Abstract: A cosmetics keeping case for storing cosmetics and cosmetic tools which includes an upper movable body, a lower movable body, reception compartments for retaining a number of cosmetics inside the lower movable body and a tool reception element for safely receiving and storing the cosmetic tools, wherein the tool reception element is caused to part 30 elastically rotate by a distortion spring, to a stand up position to make the cosmetic tools accessible, and at the same time, by using a V-shaped spring mounted in the tool reception element to prevent the cosmetic tools from contacting the inner side of the upper movable body and to prevent the brush portions of the cosmetic tools from being pressed flat when the upper movable body is closed on the lower movable body.

Abstract: A versatile, convenient-to-use, unitary, cosmetic compact of increased stability, comprising a base, a hinged cover capable of rotating with respect to the base and an article carrier that is capable of translation and rotation with respect to the base, via a selective rotation mechanism. The combination of a decoupled motion of the article carrier with respect to the base and the fact that the cover and article carrier move independently, creates a versatile, tri-fold compact that may be held in the hand similar to a bi-fold compact or placed on a surface in various useful configurations, including lying flat, extended base and stable A-frame configurations. The compact has an elegant, playful feel, while being versatile, stable, simple and inexpensive to manufacture.

Abstract: The invention concerns a compact cosmetic case having a cover, base, tray and frame. The tray and frame are within the cover and base and the tray may be rotated within a frame opening defined by the walls of the frame. The tray has recesses on both an upper and lower side so that material may be stored on both sides of the tray for consumer use.

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 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 case for extruded powders comprising a surface having at least one groove with extruded powders disposed therein. The powders are preferably not all the same color. Preferably, forty percent or more of each extruded powder rises above the surface and preferably, the cross sectional shape of each groove matches the cross sectional shape of that part of the extruded powder that is disposed in the groove. Optional dividers separate the extruded powders so that they do not contact each other. Optional restraints inhibit the powders from coming out of the grooves. Also optional are an outer container into which the surface is disposed and cover to protect the powders when not in use. The case may comprise other cosmetic elements such as an applicator, a mirror or a pan or pressed powder.

Abstract: A storage container which is opened and closed by horizontally rotating a lid body with regard to the container body, having a rotating torque such that the lid body has a suitable resistance feel when rotating, and at the same time, makes a technical issue of the setting of the lid body rotation limits, so that the rotation of the lid body with regards to the container body will be reinforced, so that a fulfilling feeling during use can be obtained, and which has a storage section with functions appropriate to the storage material being stored.

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 cosmetic compact that when closed can be opened automatically by momentary finger pressure and when opened can be automatically closed by momentary finger pressure.

Abstract: A cosmetic case is disclosed. The cosmetic case includes: a main case (1) having a foundation receiving space (3), a chamber located on the lower portion of the receiving space (3), an opening path (5) formed in a side of the chamber, a protrusion (6) formed on the rear portion and having a shaft hole (7) for hinge coupling, and a guide groove (10) formed in the front surface; a cover (20) having a lid (21) for the receiving space (3) of the main case (1), coupling plates (22) hinged to the protrusion (6) of the main case (1), and a locking panel (23) having a locking jaw (25) corresponding to the guide groove (10); a receiving drawer (30) hinged to the chamber of the main case (1) and having a locking groove (38) matching with the locking panel (23); and a spring (40) for providing elasticity so that the receiving drawer (30) is rotated and exposed out of the opening path(5).

Abstract: 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 dual compartment compact with mirrors is a small, dual compartment storage container. The compartments are stacked one upon the other, producing a rectangular shaped box that is approximately three inches long, one inch deep and an inch and a half high. The lower compartment holds a tube of lipstick, while the upper compartment holds a small package of tissues or pre-moistened towelettes. Mirrors are also provided in the lids of the upper and lower storage compartments to allow the user to see their lips while the lipstick is applied or removed.

Abstract: An accessory bag is disclosed having a lower surface, side surfaces, the side surfaces and the lower surface forming a compartment area. A rest area is provided within the compartment area for at least partially securing an accessory item in a desired orientation. A cover is associated with one of the side surfaces. The cover includes an open region for forming a hole through the cover. The rest area is accessible through the open region when the cover is in a closed position.

Abstract: A protected cosmetic container includes a base and a lid removably associated with the base to obtain closed and open positions. The lid and/or base include an interior face and an exterior face connected to the interior face to define a cavity supplied with a shock absorbing body of material and/or a thermally resistant insulant. The lid and/or base may alternatively be made entirely or substantially entirely as a body of non-cellular shock absorbing material and/or a body of thermally resistant insulant, or may be constructed as a shock absorbing material and/or a thermally resistant insulant encased between interior and exterior faces. The protective shield includes a shield lid and a shield base having recesses therein for mounting the lid and base, respectively, of an industry-standard cosmetic container, with at least one of the shield lid or shield base being deformable and/or thermally resistant.

Abstract: A cosmetic case includes a frame unit and a stack of trays. The trays are mounted pivotally on the frame unit, and are turnable about a single axis to move between a closed position in which the trays are aligned with each other, and an open position in which the trays are out of alignment from each other. Each of the trays lags behind an adjacent one of the trays during turning movement of the trays, and has a first engaging member, a slide rail, and a second engaging member. The first engaging member of each of the trays is slidable along the slide rail and is engageable with the second engaging member of an adjacent one of the trays for subsequent simultaneous movement therebetween.

Abstract: A cosmetic container including interleaved substantially vertical walls upwardly and downwardly extending respectively from a base component and from a product reservoir, with a further downwardly extending tongue projection from an underside of its cover, and in which cooperating detents on the tongue projection and on the reservoir pivot the cover open and closed, to form an internal hinge which is unobservable to a consumer, thereby providing a more aesthetically pleasing appearance to the container in both its opened and closed positions.

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: A cosmetic case includes a frame unit and a stack of trays. The trays are mounted pivotally on the frame unit, and are turnable about a single axis to move between a closed position in which the trays are aligned with each other, and an open position in which the trays are out of alignment from each other. Each of the trays lags behind an adjacent one of the trays during turning movement of the trays, and has a first engaging member, a slide rail, and a second engaging member. The first engaging member of each of the trays is slidable along the slide rail and is engageable with the second engaging member of an adjacent one of the trays for subsequent simultaneous movement therebetween.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a rouge compact. The rouge compact includes a body, which has a frame provided with a central opening and a low, inner step, a hook formed on an upper center portion of the frame, and a first hinge boss formed on a lower portion of the frame. A transparent or translucent rouge pallet contains rouge, and has a trough member partitioned by one or more partition walls and a flange member extended from a circumferential edge of the trough member to be brought into contact with the step of the body. An intermediate plate is provided with a second hinge boss on its one side. A lid covers the rouge pallet, and is formed to be arcuate to form a cosmetic appliance containing space, and has a hook recess formed on an upper portion of the lid to be engaged with the hook, a third hinge boss formed on a lower portion of the lid, and a fourth hinge boss formed on one side of the lid.

Abstract: A cosmetic jar and applicator storage device which in a single unit provides a consumer with a cosmetic, and applicator and a mirror therefore. The cosmetic jar comprising, a cylindrical body having a first cosmetic storage section and a second applicator storage section, the first section being structured and arranged to accommodate a cosmetic such as a pressed powder or the like and adapted to receive a screw top cover to seal the contents of the upper section therein. Integral with the first section is a cylindrical chamber recess depending therefrom and having a rectangular opening for slidingly rotatably receiving the second storage section therein. The second storage section being pivotally attached to the first storage section and adapted for storing and retaining an applicator therein.

Abstract: A cosmetic case includes a case body, a cover, a slidable cover, and a drawer. The case body has two recesses in an upper surface, a drawer cavity in a bottom for the drawer to be pushed in and pulled out. The cover is pivotally connected to a front half portion of the case body to swing up and down and have a mirror fixed in an inner surface. The slidable cover is combined on a rear half portion of the case body, sliding in and out to open or close the shallow recess formed in the rear half portion. The drawer is positioned in the drawer cavity, possible to be pulled out or pushed in. Then many kinds of cosmetics can be stored in the recesses, the elongate hole, and the drawer.

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 compact (1) comprises a lid (2), a hollow base (3) typically comprising, using an intermediate grid (4), a recipient (5), a hinge (7) and a clasp (8), “upper” sealing means attached to said lid and “lower” sealing means attached to said base, said sealing means co-operating when said compact is closed, and is characterised in that: a) each of the “upper” and “lower” sealing means comprises a typically vertical skirt, referred to as “upper” (20) or “lower” (40) respectively, b) said tight co-operation is a tangential connection of said “upper” (20) and “lower” (40) skirts, with an angle &agr; between 45° and 90°, c) at least one of said “upper” or “lower” skirts is a flexible skirt (8, 28, 48), d) masking means (21, 41), typically rigid and attached to said compact, surround at least one of said skirts.

Abstract: A sealable container comprised of a container body to which an internal hinged lid is installed as means of sealing or exposing an internally located substance-containing space, and a separate external cover that screws onto the container body. When attached, the external cover presses downward onto the internal lid to seal the lid against the substance-containing space. A hinge mechanism, consisting of a hinge pin and specific hinge boss design, is located between the container body and internal lid. The hinge boss incorporates a yoke with an elongated channel able to grip the hinge pin while also sliding along the hinge pin in a linear direction as the internal lid moves downward against the substance-containing space.

Abstract: A cosmetic case is formed of an outer housing, and an inner housing which is rotatably disposed in a receiving space of the outer housing and is provided with a hollow interior for containing a variety of cosmetic products. The inner housing can be swiveled out of the receiving space of the outer housing to facilitate the using of the cosmetic products contained in the interior of the inner housing. The cosmetic case may be expanded in such a manner that is formed of a plurality of outer housings and inner housings equal in number to the outer housings. The outer housings are fitted together such that one of the outer housings is put on top of another one of the outer housings.

Abstract: The present application relates to a container configured as a cosmetic case and including a base and a lid capable of reversibly covering the base. The lid is mounted on the base in such a manner that, in the open position, it can be positioned under the base. According to the invention, the lid is mounted slidably with respect to a linking member, wherein the base and the linking member cooperate to guide sliding of the lid with respect to the linking member. The lid is also mounted pivotally with respect to the base, wherein the sliding movement of the lid is independent of the pivoting movement of the lid.

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 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 single individually molded plastic unit comprises a base member having two opposite side edges with a flat bottom surface and an open top surface having a raised continuous periphery. A cover member has the same shape and two side edges as the base member, and also has a top surface and an open bottom surface having a raised continuous periphery. One side edge of the cover member is secured to one side edge of the base member by a living hinge. A catch is detachably engageable with the bottom surface of the cover member and is supported by an external projection secured to the opposite side edge of the base member. Inward movement of the projection toward the base member releases the catch engagement and allows the cover member to be pivoted about the living hinge away from the base member.

Abstract: An eye shadow case has a base seat, a plurality of inner casings, a shaft, and a cover. The cover receives the base seat, the inner casings, and the shaft. The base seat has a socket receiving the shaft. The shaft has a plurality of spaced disks, a plurality of spaced rods, and a top block. Each disk has a corrugation periphery. Each inner casing has an inner interior, a first C-shaped collar enclosing the respective disk, and a second C-shaped collar enclosing the respective rod. Each first C-shaped collar has an inner corrugation periphery and a first notch. Each second C-shaped collar has a second notch.

Abstract: A container for storing makeup is disclosed. The container includes a cover having a first interface, the first interface having a first periphery. The container also includes a base for holding a cosmetic substance, the base having a second interface, the second interface having a second periphery corresponding to the first periphery. The container also includes a generally hermetic seal providing a channel associated with the first interface and a peripheral rim associated with the second interface. The container includes a discharge for reducing the air pressure integral with the first or the second interface. The first interface and the second interface provide a substantially hermetic seal when the cover is closed with respect to the base.

Abstract: A multi-color lipstick case includes a bottom base, a plurality of inner cases piled up vertically straight on the bottom base and a cylindrical cover. The inner cases have a through hole eccentrically located at one side to pivotally connected to a postion shaft to permit each inner case swing out to expose a hollow room filled with a kind of lipstick for use. The through holes of the inner cases and the position shaft have a position device to engage with each other so that any inner case can be positioned at a swung out position without moving at random. When all the inner cases are swung in to pile up vertically straight, the cylindrical cover covers all the inner cases on the bottom base. Thus the multi-color lipstick case have a small size, convenient to be carried out, with many different color lipsticks usable.

Abstract: A cosmetic case comprised of an outer main case, a main case cover, an internal cosmetic filled container, and a container cover whereby the main case cover and container cover do not overlap when open. The purposes of the invention are to improve the cosmetic substance filling process, to improve the cosmetic case assembly process, to more effectively seal the cosmetic material held in the container, and to provide for more convenient operation and usage of the cosmetic case.

Abstract: A cosmetic jar and storage device comprises a substantially cylindrical body having a first recess for holding cosmetic and a second recess for holding an applicator. The recesses are separated by a transverse member into individual compartments. A pin-hinged base maintains the applicator in the lower compartment. The base may be swung completely open to facilitate viewing with an internally mounted mirror. The base and in alternate embodiments the cap are hinged on one side of the device while a recessed portion on the other side facilitates opening of the force fit base and cap.

Abstract: A combination of a support and a take-up element includes a container with a partial lid and an element for taking up the product. The take-up element is contained within the support, which is rigid and arranged so as to ensure the repeated removal and repositioning of the take-up element within this rigid support and the protection of the take-up element from the exterior.

Abstract: A cosmetics travel kit includes a case having a rectangular body with a floor and side walls projecting from the floor, a lid having a ceiling and side walls projecting from the ceiling, a stop member projecting inwardly from the lid side wall in spaced relation to the ceiling, and an inwardly facing anchor member; an implement carrier having a panel member and a retainer for cosmetic implements, first and second couplings for releasably holding the panel member in a closed position spaced within the lid for forming an openable lid storage cavity; and a supply of cosmetics selected from the set consisting of shadowing material, blushing material, lipstick, lip liner, coloring powder skin products, and coloring, calcium-bearing coating, and vitamin-bearing coating nail products. Also discloses is a method for grooming a user's fingernails.

Abstract: A display-type applicator-containing compact for cosmetics and the like, comprises a shallow jar having a wide neck portion with external screw threads, and a ring-shaped screw cap member that is mounted on and cooperable with the neck portion. The neck portion has an annular sealing lip, and a plastic lens member is disposed in the screw cap member to provide an underside sealing area that engages the sealing lip. A swivel-mounted tray adapted to hold cosmetic material is pivotally mounted in the jar in spaced relation to the jar bottom, providing sufficient space under the tray to store a puff or similar applicator. The underside of the tray is a mirror, for use when the tray is swung up out of the jar, and when the applicator is being used.

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.

Abstract: A container having a first surface comprised of a plane having a center, and a first edge and second edge in opposition, which first and second edges are curved downward from the center at an angle of 1 to 90 degrees, and a second surface comprised of a plane having a center, and a first edge and second edge in opposition, which first and second edges are curved upward from the center at an angle of 1 to 90 degrees, and sidewalls interposed between said first and second surfaces.

Abstract: A combined cosmetic jar and applicator storage device consisting of a structural body which provides a pair of back-to-back shallow recesses for holding a cosmetic material and an applicator, respectively. Two removable covers are carried by the body, one to close each of the recesses. The cover for one recess has a portion which telescopes into and is retained by a cooperable portion of the body, and has another portion consisting of a hinged flap which can be swung between open and closed positions to provide quick access to the applicator. Enhanced ease of use, coupled with improved function and an aesthetically pleasing physical appearance, are thus realizeable.

Abstract: A combined cosmetic jar and applicator storage device including a structural body providing a pair of back-to-back shallow recesses for holding cosmetic materials, a removable cover member carried by the body, enclosing one of the recesses to retain cosmetic material therein, and a second cover member carried by the body, enclosing the other of the recesses so as to store a cosmetic applicator therein. The second cover member and body have telescoping portions by which the second cover member is held captive on the body but can shift with respect thereto. Shifting of the second member controls a passage thereof, to permit selective access to the cosmetic applicator stored in the other of the recesses.

Abstract: A container such as a compact for removably holding a plurality of removable articles such as makeup pans is disclosed. The compact has a bottom portion including a platform equipped for removably holding the articles, a bottom wall having openings therein each of which is aligned with a respective article, and an article ejector disposed between the platform and the bottom wall. The ejector has a connecting member which communicates with buttons and locator members such as upstanding bosses, for aligning the respective buttons each with an underlying bottom wall opening and a removable article. When pressure is applied through an opening onto a button, the button moves and ejects the article from its holder means. The compact has a retaining receptacle which can be an inverted U-shaped channel cooperative with the locator members for retaining them and thereby retaining the ejector in its aligned operative position.

Abstract: A refillable cosmetic case has a base with a recess for a releasable tray held in place by a tray retaining cover hinged in the base and having a latching element. The case lid has a rear edge and is hinged to the base at an edge opposite the tray cover hinge, and the lid rear edge can be associated with the tray to assist in its removal whereby when the lid is opened beyond its usual limit of travel the rear edge releases the latching element and thus the tray retaining cover. The cover pivots back on its hinge, so the tray can be lifted out and refilled or replaced.

Abstract: A cosmetic compact formed by an open container having stored therein a facial powder, and a hinged cover to close the container, the cover having a mirror mounted on its inner wall which when the cover is swung open to assume a predetermined obtuse viewing angle, the user holding the compact can then observe her face while applying powder thereto. The hinge includes a pair of spaced gudgeons projecting from the rear wall of the container and bridged by a pivot pin, each gudgeon having formed on one side a stop positioned between the corresponding end of the pivot pin where it joins the gudgeon and the rear wall. At the rear of the cover at a right angle thereto is a pair of resilient jaws formed by parallel front and back plates which snap-fit into the space between the gudgeons to clamp onto the pin. When the cover is swung open to assume the predetermined obtuse angle with respect to the container, the leading edge of the front plate then abuts the stops and the cover is thereby maintained at this angle.

Abstract: A cosmetic package includes an open-top casing, a closure and a tray pivotally mounted to opposite sides of the casing, with the tray removably carrying a plurality of elongated sticks each coated at one end with a cosmetic product, such as lipstick, nail polish or eye make-up. The elongated sticks can also take the form of make-up pencils. The tray includes a pair of parallel and spaced apart notched members, with the notches of one member being aligned with respective notches of the other member, whereby each pair of aligned notches cooperate for retaining one elongated stick. The elongated sticks are carried on the underside of the tray when it is retracted in the casing. Aligned openings are defined in the closure and in the tray for viewing the coated ends of the sticks when the package is closed. The opening of the closure is fitted with a protective window.

Abstract: A compact case comprises a base and a cover portion. The cover portion includes a cover integrally joined to a hinge link by a flexible hinge strap. The compact case further comprises a hinge pin for rotatably attaching the hinge link of the cover portion to the base. The compact case has an initial show shade condition wherein an upper surface of the cover abuts a lower surface of the base. The cover may later be rotated 360.degree. about the hinge pin and the hinge strap to a closed condition. The cover may also have a latch adapted to engage a tab on the hinge link to irreversibly connect the tab to the latch.

Abstract: An improved compact container for the storage and dispensing of loose cosmetic powder is provided. The container includes a base portion for accommodating and storing loose cosmetic powder. A retainer mateably engages an opening defined by the base portion. The retainer includes a lower perforated panel which provides for a controlled dispensing of the loose powder and an upper closure panel which folds over downward and closes the lower perforated panel to seal the powder below the upper closure panel when the compact is not in use. The design of the retainer also enables an applicator or powder brush to be stored on top of the container below the cover or top of the compact container to provide a compact and convenient kit for the storage, dispensing and use of loose cosmetic powder.

Abstract: A makeup case comprising a base (1) and a closure cover (3), articulated (2) on an edge of the base (1) includes a closure (5) disposed opposite the articulation (2). The base (1) comprises a recess (8) in which is articulated, about an axle (9) parallel to the axis of articulation (2) of the cover (3) on the base (1) but spaced from the latter, one end of at least one connecting plate (11) whose other end is articulated (12) in a second base (13). The second base (13) is so disposed as to snap below the first base (1) and hide the connecting plate (11) between the two bases (1, 13).

Abstract: Combination compact and cosmetic applicator to which a quantity of cosmetic is affixed. The compact may be closed to contain and protect the applicator and cosmetic from the ambient and the compact may be easily opened to permit the applicator to be readily used to apply the cosmetic to a person.

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.