Patent ID: 7997286

Claim:
A cosmetic compact, comprising in combination: a) a molded plastic base having an upwardly facing compartment for storing a quantity of cosmetic product, said base having a hinged end and having a free end disposed opposite to the hinged end, said compartment being disposed adjacent the free end of the base, b) a first cover, c) hinge means connecting the first cover to the hinged end of the base, to enable the first cover to be manually swung between a closed position overlying the hinged end of the base and an open position exposing the hinged end of the base, d) a combined second cover and grip handle, and cooperable means on said second cover and grip handle and on said base for releasably securing the second cover and grip handle to the base, e) said second cover and grip handle, when secured to the base, overlying said compartment and forming an abutting-type fit therewith so as to minimize inadvertent drying out of the cosmetic product stored therein, and f) an applicator device carried by said combined second cover and grip handle, the latter enabling the user to hold and to manipulate the applicator device, g) said second cover and grip handle positioning the applicator device at a location which is disposed between said first cover and the hinged end of the base at such times as the first cover is in its closed position and the combined second cover and grip handle is secured to the base, h) said base having upstanding flanges disposed on its lateral sides and wherein said combined second cover and grip handle fit snugly between said upstanding flanges and are held in position thereon, i) said flanges being sufficiently resilient to enable them to yield outwardly and receive the combined second cover and grip handle when the latter is placed onto the base.