And Cake Holding, Mounting, Or Ejecting Means Patents (Class 132/303)
  • Patent number: 10181746
    Abstract: A storage assembly can include a housing defining an interior space, a top surface, a front surface, and an upper recessed storage area defined at the top surface. A moveable storage receptacle can define a movable storage area. The movable storage receptacle can include a front exterior surface that defines a part of the front surface of the housing. The moveable storage receptacle can be configured to move between a closed position in which the moveable storage area is disposed within the interior space of the housing, and an open position in which at least a portion of the moveable storage area is disposed beyond the interior space of the housing. A wireless charger can be disposed and configured to charge an electronic device when the electronic device is disposed at the upper recessed storage area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kevin Kramer, Nathaniel Joseph Buchheit, David Joseph Bryant, Zi Yang Sun
  • Patent number: 10086735
    Abstract: A cup holder assembly includes a console with an opening, a cup holder movable within the opening between front and rear positions, and a flexible band. The flexible band is connected to front and rear ends of the cup holder such that the cup holder and band together extend to a length of the opening when the cup holder is in at least one of the front and rear positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Erick Ramos, Rodolfo Omar Calderon, Claudia Cruz, Jocelyn Moctezuma, Ricardo Zavala
  • Patent number: 9428310
    Abstract: A cover for open top food containers includes a peripheral side wall which can telescope over one or more of the containers. An inner frame is mounted inwardly of the inner surface of the side wall for being disposed on the upper edge of the container. A fan/accordion type lid is mounted on side supports above the inner frame to selectively be moved to extended and retracted conditions. When the lid is in its extended condition access to the food container is closed. When the lid is in its retracted condition there is access to the food container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Inventor: Donna M. White
  • Publication number: 20120048294
    Abstract: A compact powder case includes a top case, a bottom case coupled to the top case to open and close the compact powder case, a mid case housed in the bottom case, a lifter disk coupled to the bottom case by a spring supporting the lifter disk elastically, a container to contain a content, the container detachably attached to the lifter disk, and a grinding member rotatably positioned on the top of the mid case, the grinding member including a grinding cap and a grinding insert coupled to the grinding cap, the grinding insert having an aperture to discharge ground content upwardly and a blade disposed at a lower portion of the aperture to grind the content when the grinding insert rotates, wherein the grinding insert rotates along with the grinding cap and against the container when a user rotates the grinding cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: ELCOS AMERICA, INC.
    Inventor: O SIN YEOM
  • Patent number: 7878212
    Abstract: A supporting plate for a cosmetic product (P), includes a hollow region (C) for receiving the cosmetic product, and a retaining part (22; 44; 67; 105; 206, 207) which is protruding from the sidewall of the hollow region (C), for retaining the cosmetic product and avoiding its detachment from the plate. Examples refer to embodiments wherein the supporting plate is made by two or more elements joined together, or molded in a single piece. The main advantageous effect is that glue is no longer required to fix the cosmetic product on the supporting plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Modapack S.r.l.
    Inventor: Angelo Ubertifoppa
  • Patent number: 6712076
    Abstract: A container for storing makeup is disclosed. The container may include a cover and a base coupled to the cover and configured for holding cosmetic material. The container may be selectively reconfigurable between a open, use position and a closed, storage position and the cover may engage the base to provide a hermetic seal when the container is in the storage position. The cosmetic material may be viewed in the substantially airtight container through at least one viewing area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Rexam Beauty and Closures Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Alexander, Keith S. Everson, Carol J. Nikolaus
  • Publication number: 20030172949
    Abstract: A container for storing makeup is disclosed. The container may include a cover and a base coupled to the cover and configured for holding cosmetic material. The container may be selectively reconfigurable between a open, use position and a closed, storage position and the cover may engage the base to provide a hermetic seal when the container is in the storage position. The cosmetic material may be viewed in the substantially airtight container through at least one viewing area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2002
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Applicant: Rexam Cosmetic Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Alexander, Keith S. Everson, Carol J. Nikolaus
  • Publication number: 20030150470
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Jeanne Van Phue
  • Patent number: 6386209
    Abstract: A cosmetic case containing a replaceable inner case which can be easily removed or inserted, and which is specifically structure to maintain the cosmetic material contained therein in a fresh and useable condition. The invention is comprised of an outer case with a floor area and inner peripheral wall defining a space for an inner container, an outer cover attached by a hinge to the outer case, a main latch employed to hold the outer cover closed, a replaceable inner container providing a cosmetic holding space, an inner container cover capable of opening or closing over the cosmetic holding space, and a sub-latch employed to hold the inner cover closed against the inner container. The inner case is equipped with a hinge part to allow opening and closing of the inner cover, the hinge part fitting into a cutout section on the peripheral wall of the outer case so as to expose the hinge and thus allow wide angle opening of the inner case cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Yoshida Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yukitomo Yuhara, Kiyokazu Miyokawa, Michiaki Kumagai, Takashi Sugiyama
  • Patent number: 6371131
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a holder for cosmetic devices. The holder comprises a main body with a wall that defines a hole for receipt of a cosmetic article. The annular or semi-annular wall also defines a roll or a groove for retaining the cosmetic article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: Coty Inc.
    Inventors: Sylvie A. Finocchiaro, Jacques A. Gerbron
  • Patent number: 6311701
    Abstract: A cosmetic case containing a replaceable inner case which can be easily removed or inserted, and which is specifically structured to maintain the cosmetic material contained therein in a fresh and useable condition. The invention is comprised of an outer case with a floor area and inner peripheral wall defining a space for an inner container, an outer cover attached by a hinge to the outer case, a main latch employed to hold the outer cover closed, a replaceable inner container providing a cosmetic holding space, an inner container cover capable of opening or closing over the cosmetic holding space, and a sub-latch employed to hold the inner cover closed against the inner container. The inner case is equipped with a hinge part to allow opening and closing of the inner cover, the hinge part fitting into a cutout section on the peripheral wall of the outer case so as to expose the hinge and thus allow wide angle opening of the inner case cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: Yoshida Industry Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Yukitomo Yuhara, Kiyokazu Miyokawa, Michiaki Kumagai, Takashi Sugiyama
  • Patent number: 6202852
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Inventors: Bettina M. Jones, Mark C. Jones
  • Patent number: 6192895
    Abstract: A cosmetic case containing a replaceable inner case which can be easily removed or inserted, and which is specifically structured to maintain the cosmetic material contained therein in a fresh and usable condition. The invention is comprised of an outer case with a floor area and inner peripheral wall defining a space for an inner container, an outer cover attached by a hinge to the outer case, a main latch employed to hold the outer cover closed, a replaceable inner container providing a cosmetic holding space, an inner container cover capable of opening or closing over the cosmetic holding space, and a sub-latch employed to hold the inner cover closed against the inner container. The inner case is equipped with a hinge part to allow opening and closing of the inner cover, said hinge part fitting into a cutout section on the peripheral wall of the outer case so as to expose the hinge and thus allow wide angle opening of the inner case cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Yoshida Industry Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Yukitomo Yuhara, Kiyokazu Miyokawa, Michiaki Kumagai, Takashi Sugiyama
  • Patent number: 6138688
    Abstract: A unitary assembly that clusters a mirror, a lipstick and a cosmetic pencil, making it possible to store these items as a unit in a purse so that they are readily accessible to a user. The assembly is provided with a rectangular plastic frame on whose front face is supported the mirror. Projecting from the rear of the frame are end jaws adjacent opposite sides of the frame and an intermediate jaw between the end jaws. One end jaw in conjunction with the intermediate jaw acts as a flexible clip to clamp the lipstick to the frame. The other end jaw in conjunction with the intermediate jaw acts as a flexible clip to clamp the cosmetic pencil to the frame. The end jaws also function as a handle for the mirror so that as the user holds the mirror with one hand, and looks into it she can with her other hand grasping the lipstick or the cosmetic pencil, then apply color to her lips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Inventor: Carl M. Lombardi, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5931169
    Abstract: A casing (100) of the make-up compact-type includes a bottom (101) and a lid (102), the compact bottom (105, 106) receiving in a detachable manner a refill (1) of a product (P) to be packaged. For this purpose, it has at least one arm (105, 106) having a free end (1050, 1060), the arm or arms delimiting, together with the bottom, a cutout (107) in a shape complementary to the shape of the refill (1). A mouth (130) of the cut out 107 is delimited, at least partly, by the free end of the arm or arms. The arm or arms deflect by elastic deformation to allow the refill (1) to be introduced into the cutout (107) through the mouth (130), and close again on the refill (1) so as to hold it tight over at least a portion of its peripheral edge and to hold it in position in the compact (100).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1999
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Christian Kervoalen
  • Patent number: 5819764
    Abstract: A compact adapted to package a cosmetic in paste or cream form that includes volatile agents, the cosmetic package being hermetically sealed to prolong its shelf-life. The compact is provided with a case on whose base is anchored a cylindrical shell for storing the cosmetic. Surrounding the shell is an elastomeric sealing collar having a circular array of elastomeric legs extending from its lower edge and resting on the base of the case. Formed on the inner surface of the lid is a circular pressure ring which when the lid is swung down to close the compact then engages and applies downward pressure to the upper edge of the sealing collar to hermetically seal the cosmetic stored in the shell. This action compresses the legs which then exert an upward pressure on the collar to tighten its engagement with the ring and thereby strengthen the seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Inventor: Morris Sussman
  • Patent number: 5715848
    Abstract: A cosmetic system and method is disclosed as comprising a housing having a plurality of apertures for receiving a plurality of cosmetic items, such as lipstick, eye liners, brushes, powders and the like, in one organized and portable holder. The cosmetic system further includes a sharpener for sharpening one or more of the cosmetic tools, such as the pencils/liners and a flip-open mirror for use when applying the cosmetics. The cosmetics and cosmetic tools, mirrors, sharpener and the like are all provided in one convenient storage receptacle or housing which is compact, portable and easily stored in a small area, such as in a purse, travel bag, suitcase, drawer or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1998
    Inventor: Ralph F. Conley, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5655553
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1997
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy L. Giese, Keith S. Everson, Timothy Maddy
  • Patent number: 5431177
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a case, particularly a compact, for storing a cosmetic or other colored substance. The case includes a container for holding the cosmetic and a lid pivotally secured to one side of the container by a hinge. The improvement comprises a window provided in the container through which the cosmetic can be viewed when the case is in a closed position. This permits a makeup mirror or other visual obstruction to be located between the cosmetic and the innerside of the lid. In a preferred form of the invention, the window is an aperture in the flat bottom surface of the container, and the makeup is stored in a transparent pan that overlies or fits into the aperture. Viewing the makeup when the case or compact is closed is advantageous because less display space is necessary to adequately show the makeup case and the packaging required to display the compact is reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1995
    Assignee: Sussex Plastics Inc.
    Inventor: Michael M. Kecman
  • Patent number: 5320116
    Abstract: Compact has an unlatching slide with a button surface and formed with front and rear cam surfaces. The hinged cover is held closed by a detent and the powder tray is held in the base also by detents. Light finger pressure on the unlatching slide button causes the front cam to force up the hinged cover disengaging the cover detent to open the compact, and heavy finger pressure on the unlatching slide forces the powder tray up disengaging the tray detents and liberating the tray from the frame so that it may be replaced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1994
    Assignee: Risdon Corporation
    Inventor: Walter T. Ackermann
  • Patent number: 5073364
    Abstract: A pressed powder cosmetic product is disclosed. The product, useful as an eyeshadow, a blusher and the like, comprises a cream pressed powder composition and a frost pressed powder composition disposed adjacent to each other in the same pan. This unique arrangement is made possible by inclusion of surfactant coated fillers, surfactant coated colorants and a two component powder binder constituent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1991
    Assignee: Revlon, Inc.
    Inventors: Corinna C. Giezendanner, Ann Krog, Nancy Valdes, Joseph DiSomma
  • Patent number: 4826014
    Abstract: A compact case includes a top cover, a bottom support tray, and an intermediate lid positioned between the top cover and support tray, all being hinged together for relative movement with respect to one another, the support tray including a matrix configuration of ribs defining areas to accept the cosmetic inserts while the lid defines openings corresponding to the matrix configuration. The cosmetic inserts contain cosmetic materials and are removably positioned in selected ones of the areas. The openings in the lid register with the cosmetic inserts in the compact case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1989
    Assignee: Revlon, Inc.
    Inventor: Eli I. Schefer