U.S. patent application number 13/507620 was filed with the patent office on 2014-01-16 for dual mirror cosmetic compact.
This patent application is currently assigned to dba Plascom Industries, Inc.. The applicant listed for this patent is Derik Zhang. Invention is credited to Derik Zhang.
Application Number | 20140014131 13/507620 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 49850469 |
Filed Date | 2014-01-16 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140014131 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Zhang; Derik |
January 16, 2014 |
Dual mirror cosmetic compact
Abstract
A multi-mirror compact comprising upper, lower and intermediate
frames, the frames having clam-shell interconnection whereby each
of the upper and lower frames is independently swingable away from
the intermediate frame; the intermediate frame carrying a cosmetic
powder support surface or surfaces; and the upper frame carrying a
first mirror facing toward the surface or surfaces and the lower
frame carrying a second mirror facing toward the support
surface.
Inventors: |
Zhang; Derik; (Liaobu Town,
CN) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Zhang; Derik |
Liaobu Town |
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CN |
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Assignee: |
dba Plascom Industries,
Inc.
Lava Industries, Inc.
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Family ID: |
49850469 |
Appl. No.: |
13/507620 |
Filed: |
July 16, 2012 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
132/316 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45D 33/008 20130101;
A45D 33/22 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
132/316 |
International
Class: |
A45D 42/02 20060101
A45D042/02 |
Claims
1. A multi-mirror compact comprising, in combination, a) upper,
lower and intermediate frames, said frames having clam-shell
interconnection whereby each of the upper and lower frames is
independently swingable away from the intermediate frame, and
toward a raised open position, b) the intermediate frame carrying a
cosmetic powder support surface or surfaces, c) the upper frame
carrying a first mirror facing toward said surface or surfaces and
the lower frame carrying a second mirror facing toward said support
surface, d) and first detent structure everywhere spaced from said
intermediate frame, to hold at least one of the upper and lower
frames in its said raised open position, the intermediate frame
being annular and free of direct peripheral connections to the
upper and lower frames, e) said intermediate frame having reduced
thickness relative to the thicknesses of the upper and lower
frames, said intermediate frame peripherally and removably fitting
the lower frame, said three frames having a closed together stacked
position, with the first and second frames closed toward and about
the periphery of the third frame in superposed relation.
2. The combination of claim 1 including other detent structure to
hold said frames in a collapsed position, at which time the compact
is closed.
3. The combination of claim 1 wherein the support surface facing
toward the upper frame has a portion facing toward the lower frame
mirror.
4. The combination of claim 1 wherein said upper and lower frames
are annular and have the same radial dimensions.
5. The combination of claim 1 wherein all of said frames are
annular, and have substantially the same radial dimensions.
6. The combination of claim 1 wherein said upper and lower frames
have shapes that are alike, and said two mirrors have shapes that
are alike.
7. The combination of claim 1 wherein there are dual hinges
respectively connecting said upper and lower frames to the
intermediate frame.
8. The combination of claim 7 wherein said dual hinges extend in
superposed relation.
9. The combination of claim 1 wherein said cosmetic powder support
includes upper and lower sections respectively facing said two
mirrors, in compact closed condition.
10. The combination of claim 8 and wherein said cosmetic powder
support includes upper and lower sections respectively facing said
two mirrors, in compact closed condition.
11. The combination of claim 1 including second detent structure
configured to hold the other of said frames in its raised open
position, said first and second detent structures being spaced
apart, the intermediate annular frame being everywhere spaced from
said first and second detent structures.
12. The combination of claim 11 wherein said clam-shell
interconnection includes spaced first and second hinge locations
for said respective upper and lower frames, the first and second
detent structures being spaced at the frames from said first and
second hinge locations, respectively.
13. The method of operating a compact that includes: a) providing
upper, lower and intermediate frames, said frames having clam-shell
interconnection whereby each of the upper and lower frames is
independently swingable away from the intermediate frame, b) the
intermediate frame provided to carry a powder support surface or
surfaces, c) the upper frame provided to carry a first mirror
facing toward said surface or surfaces and the lower frame carrying
a second mirror facing toward said support surface, d) and
selectively lifting the upper or lower frame away from the
intermediate frame to a raised position enabling selective powder
access off the powder support surface or surfaces on the
intermediate frame, and observation by use of one of said mirror or
mirrors, e) and providing and operating detent structure to hold at
least one of the upper and lower frames in its said raised position
to facilitate said enabling, f) and providing said intermediate
frame with annular configuration everywhere free of peripheral
connection to the upper and lower frames.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] This invention relates generally to improvements in
construction and use of cosmetic devices, such as compacts; and
more particularly concerns highly advantageous construction of
compact frames, as related to multiple mirrors, and use
thereof.
[0002] There is need for devices as referred to enabling use of one
or two mirrors in a compact; as for examination of cosmetics facial
application, as for example when or where facial powder or the like
is obtained from one or both sides of a support located in the
compact, between the two mirrors. For example, powder A or the like
is obtained from or off one side of the support and used in
conjunction with use of a first mirror; and powder B or the like is
obtained from or off an opposite side of the support and used in
conjunction with use of a second mirror. No prior devices appear to
provide these as well as other advantages, in the way and by
unusually advantageous means as provided by the present invention,
shortening times needed for powder A, or B, or A plus B,
application and observation.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0003] It is a major object of the invention to provide an improved
dual mirror compact device or system, employing unusual advantages
as referred to. Basically, the device or apparatus
incorporates:
[0004] a) upper, lower and intermediate frames, such frames having
clam-shell interconnection whereby each of the upper and lower
frames is independently swingable away from the intermediate
frame,
[0005] b) the intermediate frame carrying a cosmetic powder support
surface or surfaces,
[0006] c) the upper frame carrying a first mirror facing toward
said surface or surfaces and the lower frame carrying a second
mirror facing toward said support surface.
[0007] Another object is to provide such a device having means
whereby the three frames are held closed together in stacked
relation, when the device is closed. A further object is to provide
such a device wherein the powder A or B supply surface has upper
and lower surfaces respectively facing the two mirrors. A user can
apply powder A and observe it via the first mirror; and also apply
powder B, and observe it, with minimum manipulation of the
frames.
[0008] Yet another object is to provide upper and lower annular
frames for the dual mirrors, which close toward the third frame in
superposed relation, the frames typically being annular. The first
and second frames provide or carry compact top and bottom covers,
or lids. Dual hinges are typically provided to support the top and
bottom frames, and to enable their separate and selected opening
and closing. Upper and lower sections of the powder carrier or
carriers, respectively face the two mirrors for fast and convenient
use.
[0009] A method of the invention includes
[0010] a) providing upper, lower and intermediate frames, said
frames having clam-shell interconnection whereby each of the upper
and lower frames is independently swingable away from the
intermediate frame,
[0011] b) the intermediate frame provided to carry a powder support
surface or surfaces,
[0012] c) the upper frame provided to carry a first mirror facing
toward said surface or surfaces and the lower frame carrying a
second mirror facing toward said support surface,
[0013] d) and selectively lifting the upper or lower frame away
from the third frame to enable selective powder access off the
carrier surface or surfaces on the third frame, and observation by
use of the associated mirror or mirrors.
[0014] These and other objects and advantages of the invention, as
well as the details of an illustrative embodiment, will be more
fully understood from the following specification and drawings, in
which:
DRAWING DESCRIPTION
[0015] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a compact, in one mode of
opening;
[0016] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the FIG. 1 compact, in a
second mode of opening,
[0017] FIG. 3 is a view of a frame member; and
[0018] FIG. 4 is an elevation showing multiple frame clam shell
interconnection.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0019] Referring to the drawings, the multi-mirror compact 10
shown, comprises:
[0020] a) upper, lower and intermediate annular frames 11, 12 and
13, such frames having clam-shell interconnection whereby each of
the upper and lower frames is independently swingable away from the
intermediate frame, while the two remaining frames remain
releasably locked together,
[0021] b) the intermediate frame carrying a cosmetic powder support
surface or surfaces, as at location or locations 21 and 22,
[0022] c) the upper frame 11 carrying a first circular mirror 20
facing toward surface or surfaces 21 on 13 and the lower frame
carrying a second mirror 20a facing toward support surface or
surfaces 22 on 13.
[0023] Surface or surfaces 21 are at an upper side of the
intermediate frame 13 to face upwardly; and surface or surfaces 22
are at the lower side of frame 13 to face downwardly.
[0024] Accordingly, the user can lift up the upper frame 11 and lid
26 to quickly access cosmetic powder A on surface or surfaces 21;
and alternatively, the user can invert the compact, and lift up the
frame 12 lid or closure 27, to quickly access the cosmetic powder B
on surface or surfaces 22. Loose powder in the space 30 between 26
and 21 falls onto 21 or powder A thereon, when lid 26 is lifted as
described; and loose powder in the space 30a between lid 27 and 22
falls onto 22, or powder B thereon. Any powder "dusting" of the
mirrors can be easily wiped away.
[0025] Means, as for example detents 32, are provided to hold the
frames 11 and 12 in collapsed position, when the compact is closed.
Such detents hold the upper and lower frames adjacent the
intermediate frame. Also, detents are provided to hold the upper
and lower frames in raised position, during use as described. See
FIG. 4, and detent 44 proximate the upper frame hinge location; and
detent 45 proximate the lower frame hinge location.
[0026] Mirrors 20 and 21 carried by the upper and lower frames, are
used when the upper and lower frames are elevated to raised
positions to access either powder A or powder B.
[0027] Further features include:
[0028] i) The powder surface facing toward the upper frame
typically has a portion facing toward the upper frame mirror.
[0029] ii) The upper and lower frames are typically annular and
have the same radial dimensions.
[0030] iii) More typically, all of the frames are annular, and have
the same radial dimensions.
[0031] iv) Upper and lower frames are preferably alike, and said
two mirrors are preferably alike.
[0032] v) There are dual hinges 60 and 61 respectively connecting
said upper and lower frames to the intermediate frame, and such
dual hinges extend in adjacent or proximate relation.
[0033] vi) The cosmetic powder support includes upper and lower
sections respectively facing the two mirrors, in compact closed
condition.
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