Abstract: A method of manufacturing a panel button includes providing a molding die including a transferable molding die defining a cavity, a core molding die having a runner, a sprue and a gate and a stationary molding die having a sprue. A hollow space is provided in a bottom of the cavity wherein a push button is formed. A projecting portion is inserted into the cavity and is formed on the underside of the core molding die. Two hollow coaxial spaces are connected to each other, one to form a boss, the other to form an elastic arm. A plastic sheet is introduced into the cavity and is sandwiched between the transferable molding die and the core molding die. The plastic sheet has an unbonding portion at a position where the push button is to be formed. A molten resin material is injected into the cavity through the runner, sprue and gate. The thus formed panel button includes the push button on the plastic sheet.

Abstract: A tube includes inner and outer sleeves that can be sealed simultaneously. The inner sleeve is supported in the outer sleeve stably while deformation of the inner sleeve is allowed due to discharge of contents therein. The outer sleeve encloses the inner sleeve to define a space therebetween. A dispenser for discharging the contents out of the inner sleeve includes a cylinder through which the contents is delivered. The dispenser is mounted to the outer sleeve and the cylinder is slidably related to the inner sleeve. Bottom ends of the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve are adhered to each other to define a bottom portion of the inner sleeve. The outer sleeve has at least one passage communicating the space with the outside of the outer sleeve.

Abstract: A tube container of double or triple sleeve structure is fabricated to include a molded nozzle having a neck and a shoulder formed integrally. An outer sleeve is welded to the shoulder of the molded nozzle An inner sleeve also is welded to the molded nozzle. A mixing nozzle piece is fitted tightly to the internal circumferential surface of the molded nozzle. A first creamy content is filled into the internal lower space of the inner sleeve and a second creamy content is filled into the annular space between the inner and outer sleeves.

Abstract: A container is capable of containing a plurality of creamy substances and of simultaneously extruding the plurality of creamy substances through holes formed in an upper wall. The container includes a tubular case provided with a plurality of chambers for containing the plurality of creamy substances, a tubular member disposed in each chamber for axial movement, a hollow cylinder rotatably fitted over the tubular member and having longitudinal teeth on its outer surface, the hollow cylinder being interlocked with the tubular member by means of screw threads, an extrusion plunger, fitted in each chamber for axial movement and including a plate member fitted in the chamber in a liquid-tight manner and a tubular boss projecting downwardly from the plate member, the latter being fitted between the tubular member and the hollow cylinder, and an operating member capable of simultaneously rotating the two hollow cylinderes.

Abstract: A transfer and molding apparatus for transferring an image or pattern from an elongate transfer film to a molded article. The transferring and molding apparatus includes a film feed-out mechanism for feeding the transfer film wound around a supply drum and introducing the transfer film between a stationary mold member and a movable mold member and a film take-up mechanism for taking up the transfer film positioned between the stationary mold member and the movable mold member onto a take-up drum. A longitudinal direction feeding device has a controlling motor for feeding the transfer film in a longitudinal direction thereof from the film feed-out mechanism toward the film take-up mechanism by a predetermined length during each molding cycle, and a longitudinal direction sensor for detects a position setting mark on the transfer film.

Abstract: A compact case includes a receptacle member and a cover member connected to each other through a hinge in such a manner that the cover member is opened or closed relative to the receptacle member. The compact case includes a first concave notch provided at the rear end portion of the receptacle member, a hinge portion provided at the rear end portion of the cover member, a second concave notch provided at the upper portion of the hinge for accommodating the hinge portion, a first support for supporting the cover member with respect to the hinge so that the cover member is rotated about the first support, and a second support for supporting the hinge with respect to the receptacle member so that the hinge is rotated about the second support.

Abstract: A tube container of double or triple sleeve structure includes a molded nozzle having a neck and a shoulder formed integrally. An outer sleeve is welded to the shoulder of the molded nozzle. An inner sleeve also is welded to the molded nozzle. A mixing nozzle piece is fitted tightly to the internal circumferential surface of the molded nozzle. A first creamy content is filled into the internal lower space of the inner sleeve and a second creamy content is filled into the annular space between the inner and outer sleeves.

Abstract: A facial compact has a storage space which can carry not only cosmetics but also cosmetic related articles or unrelated articles. The facial compact includes a receptacle member having space for accommodating cosmetic material, a cover member connected to the receptacle member at respective rear ends thereof, a recess formed in a lower surface of the cover member and defining therein a storage space, and a plate member movably provided at a lower portion of the cover member and capable of covering the storage space. The cosmetic related articles or the unrelated articles are stored in the storage space by closing the plate member in such a way such that the articles are not visible and may be removed from the storage space by opening the plate member.

Abstract: In a vanity case including a receptacle, a cover hinged with the receptacle and latch members for maintaining the cover in a closed position, a recess is formed in the marginal portion of the receptacle and is defined by an inner wall and side walls. An unlatching member includes an upper end and a body having a lower end, the upper end being connected to the cover at a position corresponding to the recess in such a manner as to permit the body to swing about the upper end, and the body extending downwardly to close the recess with the lower end abutting the inner wall of the recess when the cover is in the closed position. A slant surface is formed on at least one of the inner wall and the lower end, whereby an inwardly directed pressure to the body causes the cover to move upwardly.

Abstract: In a vanity case including a receptacle, a cover hinged with the receptacle and latch members for maintaining the cover in a closed position, a push piece is provided which is slidably movable along the longitudinal direction of the vanity case. The push piece has a center opening and an arm swingably connected to a rear wall defining the center opening, the arm having a portion extending forwardly from the rear wall and adjacent at least one of the receptacle and cover in the closed position. A stationary abutment is provided for, upon rearward movement of the push piece, abutting against the arm and causing it to swing relative to the rear wall with the front portion of the arm moving in the center opening, thereby forcing the receptacle and cover away from each other.

Abstract: An injection molding method for molding a product having a partly thin portion comprising the steps of: providing a molding die including a slide block disposed in one of male and female dies and having in cross section a dimension corresponding to a dimension of the thin portion of the product; defining a cavity between the male and female dies with maintaining the slide block in a retracted position; injecting a molten resin material into the cavity through a gate; and advancing the slide block to project into the cavity before the resin material is solidified, thereby filling the cavity with the resin material while forming the thin portion.

Abstract: A vanity case includes a receptacle member, a tray and a cover member all hinged together at the rear ends thereof, and latch members formed on the receptacle member and the cover member for maintaining the tray and the cover member in a closed position. A hole is formed through the marginal portion of the tray for permitting the latch members to engage each other therein, and a cutout is formed in the marginal portion of the receptacle member, the cutout being defined by an inner wall and side walls. A push piece includes an upper end and a body having a lower end, the upper end being secured to the tray in such a manner as to permit at least the body to move inwardly while the body extends downwardly to close the cutout with the lower end abutting the inner wall when the vanity case is in the closed position.

Abstract: A vanity case includes a receptable and a cover hinged with each other at rear ends thereof, the cover being maintained in a closed position by engagement between latch tongues formed on the receptacle and the cover. The receptacle is formed at the front end with a recess within which is slidably disposed a push piece having a front wall and an arm member integrally formed with the front wall through a first flexible section. The arm member has a leveled V-shape including a lower half and an upper half extending in a reverse direction with respect to the lower half, the lower and upper halves being integrally jointed together at a second flexible section. The upper end of the arm is positioned closely adjacent the lower surface of the cover, and at least the upper half of the arm is arranged to, upon inward movement of the push piece, swing about the second flexible section whereby the upper end forces the cover in an upward direction to release the engagement of the latch tongues.

Abstract: Loading and solidifying of a cosmetic material is achieved by supplying a viscous cosmetic material into a container having a slidable bottom plate, closing an upper open end of the container by a presser, compressing the cosmetic material by pressing the bottom plate of the container upwardly, and squeezing solvent from the cosmetic material through a porous absorbent element secured in either the presser or a supporting block. The container includes a frame in which the bottom plate is slidably fitted. The supporting block has a recess to hold the container and a drive for pressing the bottom plate upwardly. The supporting block and/or the presser has a hollow space maintained at sub-atmospheric pressure, and the porous absorbent element is secured in the hollow space at a position adjacent the container.

Abstract: A make-up tool and holder assembly includes a holder body substantially in the shape of a plate, a plurality of cavities formed in the holder body through the entire thickness thereof, and a plurality of tools each having at one end thereof a make-up head and having a dimension capable of being accommodated in a respective cavity. The tools are arranged to be secured in the cavities in a detachable manner so that any desired tool can be separated from the holder body for use alone.

Abstract: In a vanity case comprising a receptacle member, a cover member hinged with the receptacle member, and latch members for maintaining the cover member in a closed position, a cutout is formed in the marginal portion of the receptacle member and defined by an inner wall and side walls. A slide member includes an upper end and a body having a lower end, the upper end being slidably secured to the cover member and the body extending downwardly to close the cutout with the lower end abutting the inner wall of the cutout when the cover member is in the closed position. A slant surface is formed on at least one of the inner wall and the lower end, whereby a sliding movement of the slide member causes the cover member to move upwardly.

Abstract: An apparatus for injection molding a product having a partly thin portion includes a molding die including a male die and a female die for defining a cavity having a volume larger than a volume of the product. A gate is provided to permit molten resin material from an injection molding machine to be injected into the cavity. A slide block disposed in either the male die or the female die has in cross section a dimension corresponding to a dimension of the thin portion of the product. The slide block is movable between a retracted position where the volume of the cavity is substantially maintained and an advanced position to project into the cavity to form the thin portion. A drive is provided for moving the slide block to the advanced position before the resin material injected into the cavity is solidified.

Abstract: Loading and solidifying of a cosmetic material is achieved by supplying a viscous cosmetic material into a container having a slidable bottom plate, closing an upper open end of the container by a presser, compressing the cosmetic material by pressing the bottom plate of the container upwardly, and squeezing solvent from the cosmetic material through a porous absorbent element secured in either the presser or a supporting block. The container includes a frame in which the bottom plate is slidably fitted. The supporting block has a recess to hold the container and a drive for pressing the bottom plate upwardly. The supporting block and/or the presser has a hollow space maintained at sub-atmospheric pressure, and the porous absorbent element is secured in the hollow space at a position adjacent the container.

Abstract: A vanity case comprising a receptacle member, a cover member hinged at its rear end with the receptacle member, a first latch member, a second latch member formed on the cover member for engagement with the first latch member whereby the cover member is maintained in a closed position with respect to the receptacle member, and an unlatch member movably secured in the receptacle member and including a pull member having an end portion extending beyond the wall of the receptacle member, the unlatch member further including means for, upon its movement by drawing the pull member, releasing engagement between the first and second latch members.

Abstract: A vanity case includes a receptacle member having a hollow space for receiving a puff, a cover member hinged with the receptacle member at the respective rear ends thereof, and a tray disposed between the receptacle and cover members and hinged therewith. The tray includes an upper surface having defined thereon a space for containing cosmetic material, and a periphery sandwiched between the receptacle and cover members. The periphery is formed with a recess which communicates the hollow space to the outside of the vanity case to thereby ventilate the hollow space. The puff, after being used in a wet condition, may be quickly dried within the hollow space.