Cosmetic case

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-10-19
ANNE MARIE K ORIGINALS
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[0014] Optionally a case may include a second pivot shaft member that similarly extends relative to the first pivot shaft member but is located adjacent to the second acute angle. This second pivot shaft member, when duly associated with a compartment's connection means, enables a desired one or more of the compartments to pivot is a lateral direction that is opposite to that of compartments associated through their respective connection means with the first pivot shaft member. One feature and advantage of this arrangement is that more than one compartment can be independently opened for use without impeding use of another open compartment.

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One disadvantage of many handbags is the inability to organize the materials stored in the bag in a manner that renders those materials readily accessible.
However, such cases do not contain a mirror which can be stored when not in use and which can be retrieved for use in applying cosmetics.

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[0033]FIGS. 1-9 shows an embodiment 10 of a cosmetic case of the present invention. The cosmetic case 10 comprises a base frame 12 that includes a lower portion 14, an upper portion 16, and a mid- (or medial or back) portion 18. The back portion 18 extends between the respective opposed rear edges 20 and 22 of the lower portion 14 and the upper portion 16. The lower portion 14 and the upper portion 16 each preferably flat and preferably have similar perimeters. Preferably they extend in vertically spaced, parallel relationship relative to each other although diagonal but parallel arrangements can be used if desired. The back portion 18 is preferably flat and preferably extends perpendicularly between the lower portion 14 and the upper portion 16 although the back portion can extend diagonally between the portions 14 and 16 of desired. Preferably the back portion 18 has a perimeter that defines a parallelogram with upper and lower edge portions that are in spaced, parallel relationsh...

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Abstract

A cosmetic case is provided that includes a frame and a plurality of vertically tiered compartments for the storage of cosmetics and other personal items. The compartments of the plurality are independent and can each pivot laterally to an open position about a pivot shaft associated with the frame. The case is provided with a mirror which can occupy either a storage position or a viewing position. The mirror storage position can be located in the frame or in a compartment, preferably an uppermost compartment that is hinged on a horizontal axis. Optionally, the case can include a second pivot shaft enabling desired compartments each to pivot in an opposed lateral direction to an open position so that more than one compartment can be opened without interfering with access. Preferably the compartments are provided with a releasable retaining means in the closed position, and preferably the frame is provided with a carrying member.

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RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application is based on a previously filed U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60 / 672,830 filed Apr. 19, 2005, which is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to a cosmetic case and, in particular, to a portable cosmetic case having a plurality of readily accessible storage compartments and a retractable mirror. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Handbags of various shapes and sizes have been used for many years. One disadvantage of many handbags is the inability to organize the materials stored in the bag in a manner that renders those materials readily accessible. Portable cases for cosmetics have been developed with a number of vertically tiered compartments which can be used to store various items for easy access. For example, the case could store cosmetic materials, keys, and even cell phones in an organized and readily accessible manner. [0004] However, such cases do not contain a mirror wh...

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IPC IPC(8): A45D33/22A45D42/02
CPCA45D33/008A45F5/00A45D33/20
InventorKAISER, STEPHANIE ANNEKAISER, PAMELA MARIE
OwnerANNE MARIE K ORIGINALS