Abstract: A cosmetic case comprised of a main case into which a removable sealed refill container can be installed. The main case is comprised of a main hinge on which a main case cover pivots, a latch able to hold the main case cover closed, a perimeter wall located between the main hinge and latch, and a cutout space which is provided to enclose the hinge of the internally installed refill container. The cutout space is formed within the inner surface of the perimeter wall but does not extend to the outer surface, thereby hiding the refill container hinge from an external view of the cosmetic case. The refill container includes a hinged cover and latch mechanism to hold the cover closed against the refill container body. A single action release mechanism is provided to simultaneously or sequentially open the main case latch and refill container latch.

Abstract: This invention relates to a hermetically sealed cosmetic container which accommodates volatile cosmetic material in a refill case detachably installed in a container housing.

Abstract: A cosmetic case including a container and cover part connected by a hinged joint, in which the hinge pin is formed of the same synthetic resin as the container and cover parts. The hinged joint is formed by hinge blocks (integrally formed on the container part) pivotably connecting to a hinge body (integrally formed on the cover part) by a hinge pin inserted through a round bore formed through the hinge blocks and hinge body. The synthetic resin hinge pin is a concentric three layer structure in radial cross section in which the outer and inner layers are joined by an adhesive middle layer. A collar flange and center bore are formed on the hinge block and hinge body, respectively, around the hinge pin.

Abstract: This invention is relates to a cosmetic case capable of displaying the inside of the case, comprising a housing for containing a cosmetic material, the housing having an opening for exposing the surface of the cosmetic material, a lid for closing the opening formed at the housing and a hinge member attached to each edge of the housing and the lid to rotatably connect the housing and the lid with each other so that respective outer surfaces of the housing and the lid come to face closely to each other. The hinge member comprises a pair of shafts members and a pair of support members, each support member arranged on each end of the pair of the shaft members. Each of the housing and the lid has a coupling portion having a fitting groove for fitting one of the shaft members to hide the shaft members and to expose the support members on opposite sides of the coupling portion.

Abstract: A portable cosmetic container basically comprised of a container, cover, and hinge pin, all fabricated from synthetic resin to allow the container to be recycled as a completely plastic item while providing a stable free-stop function. The hinge structure includes a hinge pin inserted within a continuous bore formed in a hinge block integrally formed on the cover part, and a hinge body integrally formed on the container part. Applying friction to said hinge pin maintains the cover at any angular open position through friction between the hinge pin and hinge block hole by a slight interference fit between the hinge pin and hole. Splines are gouged in the hinge block hole to prevent rotation of said hinge pin. The spline fixedly secures the hinge pin within the hinge body through interference fit joint.

Abstract: A method for making a sheet button panel assembly that can avoid wrinkles at boundaries of embossments and damages on a printed face of a decorative sheet. The method includes the steps of embossing the decorative sheet where only one mold contacts the portions of the decorative sheet to which embossments are formed and where the decorative sheet is heated, and injecting resin into a cavity to form a sheet button panel assembly in which the decorative sheet and the resin are made united. When embossing the decorative sheet, the decorative sheet is softened by heating and is less restricted because only one mold contacts the sheet. The decorative sheet is free of wrinkle and damage, in particular, no damages in printed face of the decorative sheet.

Abstract: A case body has a surrounding peripheral wall including a thicker front wall portion which has a hole defined centrally therein which opens forwardly and upwardly. A first hook projects from a vertical rear inner wall of the hole, and a second hook projects from a front end lower surface of a lid in positionally corresponding relation to the first hook. The first and second hooks are engageable with each other in a region that is covered with a cover which is snugly fitted in a recess defined in a front surface of the thicker front wall portion in communication with the hole. The cover is made of a thermoplastic elastomer and has a push button formed as a central thinner region. A hook disengaging pin projects inwardly from an inner surface of the push button into the hole. The push button is defined and surrounded by an annular groove extending circularly around the push button.

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: 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 receptacle, a cover hinged to the receptacle at the rear end thereof, a first latch tongue formed on the receptacle, and a second latch tongue formed on the cover to engage with the first latch tongue for maintaining the cover in a closed position with respect to the receptacle. A release member is disposed between the periphery of the receptacle and the periphery of the cover and includes an inner part and an outer part which is positioned at a level higher than the inner part and connected therewith by a step. The inner part is adjacent the lower surface of the cover while the outer part is spaced from the upper surface of the receptacle when the cover is in the closed position. A hole is formed in one of the release member and the receptacle, and leg is formed on the other and is fitted in the hole to thereby attach the release member to the upper surface of the receptacle in such a manner that the release member is swingable relative to the receptacle.

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: 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.

Abstract: A vanity case includes receptacle and cover hinged with each other at the 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 integrally formed with the front wall through a thin flexible section which permits the arm to tilt relative to the front wall. The rear end of the arm is positioned closely adjacent the lower surface of the cover. A projection is provided to extend from the bottom surface of the recess and is positioned away from the inner wall of the recess. The lower surface of the arm is in contact with the projection and, upon rearward movement of the push piece, slides on the projection to tilt the arm whereby the rear end of the arm forces the cover in upward and forward directions to release the engagement of the latch tongues.

Abstract: A vanity case includes a receptacle 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 integrally formed with the front wall through a thin flexible section which permits the arm to tilt relative to the front wall. The upper end of the arm is positioned closely adjacent the lower surface of the cover, and the rear end of the arm abuts against the inner wall defining the recess and, upon rearward movement of the push piece, slides on the inner wall upwardly to tilt the arm whereby the upper end of the arm forces the cover in upward and forward directions to release the engagement of the latch tongues.

Abstract: A vanity case comprises a receptacle member, a cover member hinged with the receptacle member, and a slide element disposed in a recessed portion of the receptacle. The slide element has a tongue upwardly extending from the front end thereof and provided with an inclined outer surface which abuts the front end of the cover member. The slide element also has a rear extension extending into a recess formed at the rear end of the receptacle, and when the rear extension is pushed forwardly the inclined outer surface forces the cover member away from the receptacle member, thereby releasing engagement between a first and second latch means formed on the front end of respective members.

Abstract: A vanity case includes a receptacle and a cover member. Integrally provided in a rear end portion of either the receptacle or the cover member is a horizontal pin adapted to be snugly fitted in an enlarged section of a groove formed on a rear end of the other member whereby the receptacle and the cover member are hinged together.

Abstract: A vanity case comprises a receptacle member, a cover member hinged with the receptacle member and urged to an open position relative to the receptacle, and a slide element disposed in a concave portion of the receptacle. The slide element has a nose and a first hook portion formed on the inner top end of the nose, the first hook being engageable with a second hook portion formed on the lower surface of the cover. The slide element also has a rear extension extending into a recess formed at the rear end of the receptacle, and when the rear extension is pushed forwardly the engagement between the first and second hooks is released by the forward movement of the first hook thereby opening the cover. A means for normally holding the slide element in the rearmost position is provided.