Device including a cover having limited opening movement

a technology of opening movement and cover, applied in the field of cosmetic compacts, can solve the problems of prior approaches detracting from the aesthetic quality of containers, affecting the appearance of containers, and inconvenient use,

Inactive Publication Date: 2004-12-09
LOREAL SA
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Although there have been some prior attempts at designing containers with lids that can be oriented in a particular manner during use, there are drawbacks associated with at least some approaches.
For example, some designs cannot be easily adapted for use with certain container mechanisms facilitating the opening movement of the lid.
In addition, at least some prior approaches detract from the aesthetic quality of the container and / or unduly increase cost.

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[0035] Reference will now be made in detail to a few exemplary embodiments of the invention. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers are used in the drawings and the description to refer to the same or like parts.

[0036] FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a device 10 including a cover 20 and a base 30. The cover 20 is movable with respect to the base 30, in a generally hinge-like manner, between an open position, shown in FIGS. 1 and 2A, and a closed position, shown in FIG. 2B.

[0037] The base defines at least one compartment 32 including an upward facing opening 34. When the cover 20 is in its closed position, the cover 20 covers the opening 34 and, when the cover 20 is in its open position, a user is able to access the compartment 32.

[0038] The device 10 is configured to limit the angular extent of the generally hinge-like movement of the cover 20 with respect to the base 30. In the embodiment of FIG. 1, the device 10 includes a cover opening limiter 40 that limits the generally hi...

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Abstract

A device includes a cover and a base. The base may define at least one compartment including an opening. The cover may be movable with respect to the base, in a generally hinge-like manner, between a closed position in which the cover covers the opening of the compartment and an open position in which access to the compartment is permitted. The device may be configured to limit the angular extent of generally hinge-like movement of the cover. In some examples, the device may be in the form of a cosmetic compact having a mirror that is oriented in a desired manner when cover is in its open position.

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[0001] This application claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. .sctn. 119(e) of U.S. provisional patent application No. 60 / 431,582, filed Dec. 7, 2002.[0002] 1. Field of the Invention[0003] The present invention relates to a device including a cover having a limited extent of opening movement with respect to a base. In particular, some aspects of the invention relate to a cosmetic compact arranged to position a cover mirror at a desired angle with respect to a base.[0004] 2. Description of the Related Art[0005] Containers come in a number of different shapes, sizes and forms. One type of conventional container arrangement generally includes a lid movable with respect to another container portion so as to permit one or more items or substances to be removed from an interior of the container and / or added to the container interior. For a variety of different reasons, during use of such conventional arrangements, there is sometimes a desire to orient the container lid in a parti...

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IPC IPC(8): A45D33/00A45D40/22A45D40/24A45D42/02
CPCA45D33/008A45D40/221A45D40/222A45D40/24A45D2040/226
InventorSEIDLER, DAVIDLONGWORTH, STEPHANIE L.GARCIA, LUIS MANUEL
OwnerLOREAL SA