Abstract: By providing a light source device inside an exterior member forming a contour of a storage case, and by forming a light transmitting portion to transmit light of the light source device to the exterior member, various decorations can be obtained using light, and the storage case can be decorated to create an aesthetically pleasing or original and novel effect to give a characteristic and unique atmosphere.

Abstract: An applicator device for a loose substance, in particular a cosmetic substance such as a cosmetic powder, comprising at least one housing having a storage compartment for the substance and a handle portion on which is disposed an applicator which in the closed condition of the applicator device is arranged in the interior of the housing in the direction of the storage compartment, wherein a wall of the storage compartment, that is towards the applicator, is provided with passageways for the loose substance, and there are provided devices for producing at least one impact on at least one part of the storage compartment so that a part of the loose substance can be loaded on to the applicator through the permeable wall of the storage compartment by metering impacts.

Abstract: A device for applying a substance includes: a body that defines a housing having a bottom; an applicator arranged to be received in the housing and to rest at least in part on the bottom thereof; and a housing closure member movable relative to the body between an open position that allows access to the applicator, and a closed position that prevents access to the applicator. The closure member includes a portion arranged to push the applicator at least in part out from the housing when the closure member passes from the closed position to the open position.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention includes a cover (6) for a packaging for a cosmetic and/or a pharmaceutical composition. The cover (6) comprises means of attachment on a container of the packaging and a sealing wall for sealing an opening of the container (3). The sealing wall is a flexible wall that is elastically deformable by a difference in pressure exerted on its two main sides.

Abstract: A shock absorber member is provided in a cosmetic compact to isolate a pan containing cosmetic product such as a pressed powder foundation, from impacts and vibration that might cause the product to crack or crumble. The shock absorber has at least two arched portions suspending the pan in a clearance in a base of the cosmetic compact. The arched portions are sufficiently resilient to allow the pan to move within the clearance relative to the base. The arched portions prevent shocks, impacts or vibrations from being transmitted to the pan from the base.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a package for containing and displaying cosmetic products and to a process for manufacturing the same. The package comprises a component (5) suitable to contain at least one cosmetic product (4). The component (5) is made of a material that is poured and left to harden.

Abstract: A make-up case configured to hold a variety of cosmetic items is disclosed. The make-up case comprises a plurality of internal compartments for the storage of various predetermined cosmetic items such as for example a full size lipstick, an eye liner pencil, a lip liner pencil, a pencil sharpener, etc. In addition, a pair of cosmetic cover assemblies are provided which accept a replaceable tray of cosmetic material such as face powder, blush and eyeliner make-up.

Abstract: A vanity case which comprises a case body having a cavity, a lid coupled to the back section of the case body, and a tray frame received in the cavity of the case body so as to be slidable forwards and backwards. The lid has an engaging hook piece in the front of its underside. The tray frame has an engaging protrusion and the tray frame is always biased backwards. When the lid is closed, the engaging hook piece of the lid engages with the engaging protrusion of the tray frame. A rear end wall is integrally formed on the rear end of the tray frame in the middle so as to straddle a back wall of the case body, and when the rear end wall is pushed toward the front, the tray frame is moved forwards, thereby releasing the engagement between the engaging protrusion and the engaging hook piece.

Abstract: A hinge includes first hinge connectors having first shaft holes drilled and which are disposed at a rear of a synthetic resin case body that may contain a cosmetic material; a second hinge connector having a second shaft hole drilled and which is disposed at a rear of a synthetic resin lid that opens or closes with respect to the case body. The hinge also includes synthetic resin hinge shafts inserted through the first shaft holes, the second shaft hole, and two protruded fitting parts with a shape of a short cylinder disposed so as to project from end faces of the first hinge connectors and come in abutment with two U-shaped, recessed fitting parts disposed on end faces of the second hinge connector.

Abstract: A packaging device for a product, preferably a make-up product, including a support generally planar in shape and in the form of a plate having two faces. The support includes at least one cavity having a depth less than or equal to the thickness of the plate, with the cavity opening on at least one face of the support at a first aperture, and with the cavity containing the product. The device includes an applicator for the product which is connected to the support by a junction area that can be broken to detach the applicator from the support. In addition, or alternatively, an adhesive sheet can be attached to the support, with a portion of the sheet forming a housing for the applicator.

Abstract: A cosmetics case for storing cosmetics in a powder state such as foundation product ensuring convenient and stable use thereof, which includes a receptacle shaped body formed with thresholds and a cover having hook grooves corresponding to the thresholds for connecting to the body, both the thresholds and the hook grooves being engageable together and separatable from each to allow the cover to be easily and conveniently opened and closed. In addition, the cosmetic case has a cosmetic aid fixed and integrated to the bottom portion of the cover, whereby the user can open the cover and hold a knob of the cover while at the same time conveniently applying make-up to the face.

Abstract: The present invention relates a cosmetics case for storing color cosmetics in powder state, including a cosmetic aids covered with powdery cosmetics and capable of being fixed to or released from a case body to be freely used by a cover of the case, whereby it attains convenient storage and use thereof. With regard to constructional aspect of the above cosmetics case, there is a case body formed with a cosmetic receipt member inside and a cover coupling member having a stopper and a shift groove at top side thereof. And, the cosmetics case additionally includes a fitting member having opened bottom part from center of the coupling member toward the receipt member for cosmetics on the case body, which is inclined to be wider at top portion while being narrower at bottom portion thereof.

Abstract: A cosmetic compact includes a base and a cover is pivotably connected to a lower end of the base. The base has a ridge located on a top thereof and a recess is defined in the top of the base and located in opposite to the ridge. A U-shaped shackle-like member has a first end pivotably connected to the ridge and a pushing end is defined in a second end of the U-shaped shackle-like member. The cover has a block extending from a top of the cover and the pushing end pushes the block to pivot the cover away from the base when lowering the second end of the shackle-like member.

Abstract: A new style of a compact case for cosmetics and a powder puff is provided with a smooth outer surface without protruding portions. Due to the soft and elastic front structure connected to the latching device, it is convenient and easy to open and close simply by pressing the front surface of the circumference frame.

Abstract: A magnetic hinge defining a hinge axis includes first and second hinge plates of non-magnetic material and first and second magnets disposed therein, respectively, for movement therewith. The plates are generally parallel and independently pivotable about the hinge axis between a closed orientation, wherein the plates are essentially superposed, and an open orientation, wherein the plates are essentially not superposed. The first and second magnets are essentially superposed, generally coaxial with the hinge axis, and in the same magnetic orientation.

Abstract: A case capable of airtightly closing an opening of a mouth of a case body by screwing a lid on the case body; and rotating the lid smoothly in the circumferential direction when the lid is screwed on or unscrewed from the case body. The case including a case body having a mouth, and a lid detachably screwed on the mouth so as to close an opening of the mouth and connected to the case body via an opening and closing hinge so as to pivot in directions of opening and closing the mouth is provided with a rotary ring fitted and held around the mouth so as to rotate in a circumferential direction thereof and connected to the lid via the opening and closing hinge so that the lid rotates together with the rotary ring.

Abstract: This application relates to a case (1) comprising a bottom (2) and a lid (4) capable, at least prior to first use, of pivoting with respect to the bottom so as to be positioned underneath the latter, the bottom (2) being hinged about a first axis (A1) with respect to an intermediate element (20), the latter being hinged with respect to the lid (4) about a second axis (A2), locking means (B1, B2, C) being capable of locking the lid (4) with respect to the intermediate element (20) when the latter pivots with respect to the bottom (2) about the axis (A1), and of locking the bottom (2) with respect to the intermediate element (20) when the latter pivots with respect to the lid (4) about the axis (A2).

Abstract: An applicator assembly may comprise a product comprising a first end portion and a second end portion opposite to the first end portion, wherein the first end portion comprises a first portion surface. The assembly may further comprise at least one application member surrounding at least part of the product, wherein the application member comprises an application face. The assembly may also comprise an actuatable product holder movable relative to the application member, the second end portion of the product being held by the product holder. The assembly may be configured such that, in the absence of actuation of the product holder, the first portion surface is disposed in a first position located substantially level with or below the application face. The assembly may further be configured such that actuation of the product holder causes the first portion surface to be moved to at least a second position relative to application face.

Abstract: A method involves making available a cosmetic product and a non-cosmetic product and offering one or more of the products for sale. The non-cosmetic product may have a visible portion including a first material chosen from fabric, facsimile of fabric, animal skin, and imitation animal skin. The cosmetic product may define at least one internal region configured to surround and contain least one cosmetic composition. A visible portion of the cosmetic product may include a second material chosen from fabric, facsimile of fabric, animal skin, and imitation animal skin. The first material may have an appearance resembling an appearance of the second material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cosmetics container comprising a container body adapted to contain cosmetic compositions therein, a lid having a hinge part formed at one side surface thereof for hingeably connecting the lid to the container body and a swab body adapted to act as a cosmetic implement, characterized in that a swab body insertion hole is formed at one side surface of the container body which is opposite to the hinge part of the lid; a lid protrusion part is formed at another side surface of the lid which is opposite to the hinge part of the lid; the swab body comprised a swab part formed at one end thereof for applying cosmetics, a lid contact part formed at the top portion of another end thereof opposite to the swab part and a spring stopper formed at the bottom portion of the another end thereof; and a bottom plate is mounted on the bottom surface of the container body and having a swab body guide groove formed thereon for allowing the swab body to be fixedly inserted thereinto, a spring stopper guide groove f

Abstract: A new style of a compact case for cosmetics and a powder puff is provided with a smooth outer surface without protruding portions. Due to the soft and elastic front structure connected to the latching device, it is convenient and easy to open and close simply by pressing the front surface of the circumference frame.

Abstract: A packaging device for a product, preferably a make-up product, including a support generally planar in shape and in the form of a plate having two faces. The support includes at least one cavity having a depth less than or equal to the thickness of the plate, with the cavity opening on at least one face of the support at a first aperture, and with the cavity containing the product. The device includes an applicator for the product which is connected to the support by a junction area that can be broken to detach the applicator from the support. In addition, or alternatively, an adhesive sheet can be attached to the support, with a portion of the sheet forming a housing for the applicator.

Abstract: Brush, intended to apply a powdered product, includes a typically rigid mount and an element for applying the product integral with the mount including a typically flexible application material, characterised in that:

Abstract: A container for health and beauty aids having a novel cap and a cap therefor are disclosed. The cap has a recess in which an entertainment device is disposed, including at least one die or pair of dice for entertaining a child.

Abstract: Packaging for cosmetic products, typically including a case having a cover provided with a first hinge portion, a recessed bottom possibly including an intermediate support fixed to the said bottom and a receptacle in which the cosmetic products will be placed, the bottom or the mesh being provided with a second hinge portion, a hinge with an axis of rotation R formed by cooperation between the first and second portions of the hinge, a means of locking and unlocking the said cover with respect to the bottom or mesh, typically a clasp, and if possible an applicator for the cosmetic product. The packaging has a driving means to at least partially open the cover, and an opposing braking means, the driving means and braking means respectively applying a driving torque CM=M(&agr;) and a braking torque CF=F(&agr;) on the cover in opposite directions and with a predetermined force depending on the opening angle &agr; of the cover.

Abstract: A cosmetics container includes a transparent containing member, and a cover. The transparent containing member has a holding room defined by a lower section and a surrounding section thereof for containing cosmetics therein. The lower section of the containing member is formed with designs having convexities and concavities on an upper surface thereof so that when cosmetics are contained in the holding room, the cosmetics can be mounded into a three-dimensional shape on a lower side by means of the designs, which have uneven surfaces.

Abstract: A cosmetic compact includes a base member, a pair of covers having a first cover and a second cover, and the first cover and the second cover are pivotally connected to the base member. A plurality of flexible members are attached to both sides of the base member, and at least one latch structure is formed on the pair of covers.

Abstract: A case includes a lid and a case body provided with a traversing aperture. The aperture accommodates a reserve of product contained in a cup. The case includes a seal secured to the cup and pressing in a sealed manner against the case body.

Abstract: A case that can be used, for example, for a cosmetic product is provided which includes a base having at least one compartment for containing at least one product and a lid for closing the case. At least one applicator is provided for applying the product, with the applicator being releasably connectable to either the base or the lid, and with the other of the base or lid having a locking element which can interact with complementary locking element in order to releasably lock the case in the closed position. Further, the complementary component provided in the at least one applicator.

Abstract: A container for health and beauty aids having a novel cap and a cap therefor are disclosed. The cap has a recess in which an entertainment device is disposed. The entertainment device may include a touch activated light and/or sound package. When the user depresses an element on the cap, a touch switch is activated, and the light package lights up and/or the sound package generates a sound or noise. Alternatively, the cap may include one or more fluids disposed in the cap; the fluids are preferably immiscible. Small items such as glitter or confetti may be suspended in the fluids.

Abstract: A container for health and beauty aids having a novel cap and a cap therefor are disclosed. The cap has a recess in which an entertainment device is disposed. The entertainment device may include a touch activated light and/or sound package. When the user depresses an element on the cap, a touch switch is activated, and the light package lights up and/or the sound package generates a sound or noise. Alternatively, the cap may include one or more fluids disposed in the cap; the fluids are preferably immiscible. Small items such as glitter or confetti may be suspended in the fluids.

Abstract: A make up case or kit comprises two hingedly connected compartments, a flat dividing element inserted between the compartments which is hingedly held in place, and a plurality of magnetic holders of the cosmetics supplies removably insertable inside the first compartment. The case is opened and closed by rotating either of the compartments about the hinge and the dividing element is rotatable about the hinge to cover either of the compartments. The case further includes a belt secured to a bottom of either of the compartments, the belt allowing to wear the case around a user's wrist, ankle or neck. In order to facilitate wearing of the case in such manner, the belt includes velcro sections.

Abstract: A powder case comprises a lower case 12 for receiving powder 14 and being formed with a conjunction protrusion 13 around upper peripheral; and an upper case 15 including hook 16 to be coupled with the conjunction protrusion 13 on the inner peripheral surface of the lower case, a cylindrical housing 17 formed vertically from the upper center to the lower, a ledge 18, formed along middle peripheral of the housing 17, for locking a flange 24 of a brush 21, and an array of apertures 19 at the bottom of the housing 17.

Abstract: A one piece molded assembly including a first part and a second part integral with the first part. The first part includes a first member engageable with a second member formed by the second part so as to form an articulation of the first part and the second part about an axis. Two linking strips are connected to the first and second parts to provide a spring-effect assist for opening and closing of the assembly about the axis, the linking strips crossing the axis in an intermediate position between an open position and a closed position of the assembly.

Abstract: The present application relates to a case (1) for packaging a product (P), particularly a cosmetic product, including a base (2) delimiting at least one housing (2a) containing the product (P), and a lid (4) articulated on the base via an intermediate element (20) capable, in a first configuration of the case, of pivoting both relative to the lid (4) and relative to the base (2), so as to allow the lid (4) to pivot through 360° relative to the base, the intermediate element (20) including catch means (C) capable, in a second configuration of the case, called the “use” configuration, of engaging with complementary catch means (B) of the base (2) so as to allow the locking of the intermediate element (20) on the base (2).

Abstract: A powder case comprises a lower case for receiving powder, with a first connector, and an upper case including a second connector to be coupled with the first connector, and a downwardly extending a cylindrical housing with a ledge for engaging a flange of a slider of a brush, and an array of apertures at its bottom. As the end of the brush is inserted into the housing the flange of the slider 23 engages the ledge so that the brush fur is exposed to the powder through the apertures. The connectors may include complementary threads or cleats which engage to secure to upper and lower cases.

Abstract: A case includes a lid and a case body provided with a traversing aperture. The aperture accommodates a reserve of product contained in a cup. The case includes a seal secured to the cup and pressing in a sealed manner against the case body.

Abstract: A decorative cosmetic case includes a container and a cover member pivotally connected to the bottom of the container. The container has a semi-spherical shell with a recessed interior for storing cosmetics, and an annular projection defines the annular edge of a downward opening of the container. The cover member fits with the annular projection of the container by means of pivoting at one end and by inserting at the other end to facilitate the cosmetic case to be opened or closed. Then, a U-shaped plate is provided under the cover member, having a gap formed between the plate and the cover member for a watch belt to pass through to let the cosmetic case worn on a user's wrist, enabling the user easily pick out the cosmetics, and acquiring a decorative effectiveness as well.

Abstract: A cosmetic container having an airtight structure in which dryness or deterioration of the substance can be avoided is provided. According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided with a cosmetic container comprising a lower case and an upper case hinged to the side of the lower case, wherein an inner container is provided in the lower case and substance is filled in the inner container, and an inner cover formed with elastic material is provided at the inner surface of the upper case, so that airtightness of the container can be maintained, as the edge of the inner cover is deformed elastically and contacts closely to the periphery of the inner container when the upper and lower cases are closed.

Abstract: The vessel (1) includes a container (2), a top (3) and a flexible hinge (4) connecting the container (2) with the top (3), the flexible hinge (4) being made of the same material as the container and top. The container may hold cosmetic, flagrance or pharmaceutical products, and/or to contain a cream and/or a sample quantity of a product.

Abstract: A cosmetic case tray is translationally mounted within the case base. Engageable clasp members are respectively mounted to the lid and the tray for releasably securing the lid and base together. A push button is located at a front end of the case and is mounted to the tray for displacing the tray rearwardly within the base upon actuation of the push button in a rearward direction. A horizontally extending member is mounted to a rear end of the tray for horizontally transferring rearwardly exerted force from the push button, to an internal surface of the lid, thereby pushing the lid sufficiently open to hingedly separate the lid and base thereby exposing a cosmetic product.

Abstract: The invention relates to a case essentially comprising a base, a lid and articulation means for articulating the lid with respect to the base. The articulation means have a pin and a seating in which the pin pivots in a direction of rotation, in order to articulate the lid with respect to the base between a closed position in which the articulation means are concealed on the inside of the case and an open position. The seating extends in a direction of slide substantially perpendicular to the direction of rotation to further permit translation of the lid in the direction of slide and the device further comprises means for combining the movements of rotation and of translation of the lid.

Abstract: A container for health and beauty aids having a novel cap and a cap therefor are disclosed. The cap has a recess in which an entertainment device is disposed. The entertainment device may include a touch activated light and/or sound package. When the user depresses an element on the cap, a touch switch is activated, and the light package lights up and/or the sound package generates a sound or noise. Alternatively, the cap may include one or more fluids disposed in the cap; the fluids are preferably immiscible. Small items such as glitter or confetti may be suspended in the fluids.

Abstract: The invention concerns a compact, comprising a lid and an open-work compact body, receiving a product reserve contained in a base cup. It further comprises a sealing joint (6) fixed to the base cup (5) and pressed tight on the compact body (2).

Abstract: A cosmetic container includes a container body and a cover assembly. The container body has a chamber unit to receive cosmetic substances therein. The cover assembly is mounted removably on the container body so as to close the chamber unit. The cover assembly has a cover body unit and a magnifying glass unit that is attached to the cover body unit and that forms enlarged images of the cosmetic substances thereon.

Abstract: A cosmetic case includes a push piece integrally formed to a tray in order to reduce a number of parts and to simplify the assembly thereof. The tray 14 for containing a cosmetic material P is received within a storage cavity 12c of a case body 12. The tray 14 and a cover 16 are pivotably joined with a rear extremity of the case body 12 by means of a single hinge 24. A hook mechanism 26 comprises a first latch 26a provided on the case body 12 and a second latch 26b provided on the cover 16. A push piece 30 for releasing the engagement of the hook mechanism 26 is integrally formed on the peripheral wall 14b of the tray 14, and has a pair of cantilever arms 30a and 30b, and a push button 30c. Each arm 30a and 30b has elasticity by itself and the push button 30c is integrally formed between a pair of the arms 30a and 30b to be movable by bending deformation of the arms 30a and 30b. The push button 30c of the push piece 30 is disposed within a recess 28 of the case body 12, and projects outside.

Abstract: A cosmetic case comprised of an upper cover, lower container, pivoting hinge assembly, and latch mechanism utilized to secure the cover against the container to form an atmospheric seal between the cover and container. The hinge assembly is specifically structured so as to provide an elastic deformation property which allows positional displacement of the hinge pin as means of compensating for dimensional differences between the cover and container that would otherwise adversely affect the atmospheric seal.

Abstract: A cosmetic compact comprises a cover member having front and rear side edges. The cover member has a flat top surface and a recessed bottom surface having a lowered periphery with a downwardly projecting front extension and a first adjacent front opening. A base member has front and rear side edges, a flat bottom surface and a recessed horizontal top surface with a raised periphery. The raised periphery has a front slot with a second adjacent front opening. The base member has in its top surface an elongated recess spaced from the remaining portion of the top surface which communicates with the second adjacent opening. A hinge secures the rear edges of the cover and base members together. The front slot receives the front extension and the second adjacent opening meets the first adjacent opening to form a combined larger opening when the two members are closed, thereby closing the compact.

Abstract: A color identifier for use with a contained cosmetic product comprises a cosmetic grade foam swab for retaining a portion of the cosmetic product and a body for associating the swab with the cosmetic product. The body generally comprises a base for supporting the swab in a region adjacent the cosmetic product's container. Further, the body comprises a translucent enclosure, through which the swab is viewable, for maintaining the swab in place upon the base. A patch of adhesive is utilized for fixed application of the color identifier's body to the cosmetic product's container. In use, a portion of the cosmetic product is applied to the swab, which is then enclosed within the body. Because the body is provided with a translucent area, the portion of the cosmetic product applied to the swab is viewable notwithstanding its sealed enclosure within the body.

Abstract: A hermetically sealed compact contains a cosmetic substance. The compact includes an integral two-piece insert having a cover piece coupled to a base piece by an integral living hinge. The cover piece of the insert has a circular cavity with a pair of ridges, while the base piece has a peripheral wall that slides within a groove to form the seal. As the integral insert obtains the closed configuration, the evacuated air makes a distinctive audible sound, indicating to the user that the hermetic seal has been established.