U.S. patent application number 15/667896 was filed with the patent office on 2019-02-07 for cosmetic compact.
The applicant listed for this patent is CPP GLOBAL. Invention is credited to Christopher Bartoldus, Ronald J. Greenfield, Alex Moskvin.
Application Number | 20190037998 15/667896 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 65231746 |
Filed Date | 2019-02-07 |
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United States Patent
Application |
20190037998 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Greenfield; Ronald J. ; et
al. |
February 7, 2019 |
COSMETIC COMPACT
Abstract
A base for a makeup compact includes a singular integrated
platform. The platform includes a pan well and one or more shock
absorbers including a first end and a second end. The one or more
shock absorbers may be coupled to the platform at the first end and
include one or more feet coupled to the shock absorbers at the
second end. The shock absorbers may mechanically isolate the pan
well from mechanical vibrations.
Inventors: |
Greenfield; Ronald J.;
(Ronkonkoma, NY) ; Bartoldus; Christopher;
(Ronkonkoma, NY) ; Moskvin; Alex; (Ronkonkoma,
NY) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
CPP GLOBAL |
Ronkonkoma |
NY |
US |
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Family ID: |
65231746 |
Appl. No.: |
15/667896 |
Filed: |
August 3, 2017 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45D 33/008 20130101;
A45D 42/02 20130101; A45D 40/22 20130101; A45D 2033/001
20130101 |
International
Class: |
A45D 33/00 20060101
A45D033/00; A45D 40/22 20060101 A45D040/22; A45D 42/02 20060101
A45D042/02 |
Claims
1. A base for a makeup compact comprising: a singular integrated
platform, the platform comprising a pan well; one or more shock
absorbers comprising a first end and a second end, the one or more
shock absorbers coupled to the platform at the first end; one or
more feet coupled to the shock absorbers at the second end; wherein
the shock absorbers mechanically isolate the pan well from
mechanical vibrations.
2. The base of claim 1 further comprising a cover, wherein the
cover is hingedly connected to the base to selectively cover and
expose the pan well of the base.
3. The base of claim 2 wherein the cover comprises a mirror.
4. The base of claim 1 wherein the one or more shock absorbers are
molded as one or more single, continuous, helical pieces extending
from the platform optionally formed from a polymer.
5. The base of claim 4 wherein the polymer is selected from nylon,
polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene, polyvinylchloride,
polytetrafluoroethylene or some combination thereof.
6. The base of claim 1 wherein the one or more shock absorbers are
formed from a thermosetting plastic selected from vulcanized
rubber, Bakelite, Melamine, epoxy resign, phenolics, polyesters,
polyimides or some combination thereof.
7. The base of claim 1 wherein the one or more shock absorbers are
helically shaped.
8. The base of claim 7 wherein the one or more shock absorbers have
a constant radius of curvature about a central axis along a height
of the one or more shock absorbers.
9. The base of claim 7 wherein the one or more shock absorbers have
a varying radius of curvature about a central axis along a height
of the one or more shock absorbers.
10. A compact for storing makeup, the compact comprising: a frame;
a platform comprising one or more shock absorbers and a pan well;
and a base; wherein the frame and one or more shock absorbers are
coupled to the base, wherein the one or more shock absorbers
mechanically isolate the pan well from the base.
11. The compact of claim 10. wherein the compact further comprises
a cover comprising a cover hinge and a front lip bump, and the
frame further comprises a frame hinge and a frame bump, and the
cover hinge and the frame hinge share a common axis of rotation and
are configured to allow the cover to rotate about the common axis
of rotation, and the front lip bump and the frame bump are
configured to selectably friction fit the cover with the frame.
12. The compact of claim 10 wherein the one or more shock absorbers
are molded as a single, continuous, helical pieces extending from
the platform formed from a polymer.
13. The base of claim 12 wherein the polymer is selected from
nylon, polyethylene, polystyrene, polyvinylchloride,
polytetrafluoroethylene or some combination thereof.
14. The base of claim 10 wherein the one or more shock absorbers
are formed from a thermosetting plastic selected from vulcanized
rubber, Bakelite, Melamine, epoxy resign, phenolics, polyesters,
polyimides or some combination thereof.
15. The base of claim 10 wherein the one or more shock absorbers
are helically shaped.
16. The base of claim 15 wherein the one or more shock absorbers
have a constant radius of curvature about a central axis along a
height of the one or more shock absorbers.
17. The base of claim 15 wherein the one or more shock absorbers
have a varying radius of curvature about a central axis along a
height of the one or more shock absorbers.
18. A method of isolating a pan well of a makeup compact from
mechanical vibrations affecting the makeup compact comprising:
providing a compact comprising a platform and a base, wherein the
platform comprises one or more shock absorbers and the pan well,
and placing makeup within the pan well.
19. The method of claim 18 wherein the one or more shock absorbers
are molded as one or more single, continuous, helical pieces
extending from the platform formed from a polymer.
20. The method of claim 19 wherein the polymer is selected from
nylon, polyethylene, polystyrene, polyvinylchloride,
polytetrafluoroethylene or some combination thereof.
Description
BACKGROUND
Field
[0001] The present disclosure relates to cases for makeup or
cosmetic compacts. More particularly, the present invention relates
to a cosmetic compact having one or more helical supports for
isolating a makeup pan well from the cosmetic compact.
Technical Background
[0002] Cosmetic compacts or makeup cases ("compacts") hold makeup
or cosmetics (foundation, blush, lipstick, eyeliner, eyeshadow,
etc.). Compacts may have one or more compartments for holding
makeup, utensils, pads, or other items associated with the
application of makeup. Additionally, compacts may have a mirror to
enable the user to view his or her face while applying the makeup.
Compacts may be configured as a single unit having a hinged opening
that opens to allow the user to view the mirror.
[0003] It may be advantageous to isolate the contents of a compact
from mechanical shocks or vibrations. Such isolation might prevent
the contents from breaking, spilling, or otherwise leaving the
compact. One such implementation might be one or more shock
absorbers taking the shape of a spring that dampens or absorbs the
impact on the outer casing from affecting the pan well.
BRIEF SUMMARY
[0004] According to the subject matter of the present disclosure, a
base for a makeup compact includes a singular integrated platform.
The platform comprises a pan well and one or more shock absorbers
including a first end and a second end. The one or more shock
absorbers may be coupled to the platform at the first end and
include one or more feet coupled to the shock absorbers at the
second end. The shock absorbers may mechanically isolate the pan
well from mechanical vibrations.
[0005] In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure,
a compact for storing makeup comprises a frame, a platform
comprising one or more shock absorbers and a pan well, and a base.
The frame and shock absorbers may be coupled to the base, such that
the shock absorbers mechanically isolate the pan well from the
base.
[0006] In accordance with another embodiment of the present
disclosure, a method of isolating the contents of a makeup compact
from mechanical vibrations affecting the compact comprises
providing a compact comprising a platform and a base, wherein the
platform comprises one or more shock absorbers and a pan well, and
placing makeup within the pan well.
[0007] Although the concepts of the present disclosure are
described herein with primary reference to a makeup compact, it is
contemplated that the concepts will enjoy applicability to any
structure for isolating a platform mechanically. For example, and
not by way of limitation, it is contemplated that the concepts of
the present disclosure will enjoy applicability to any type of
platform mechanically isolated from a base structure.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS
[0008] The following detailed description of specific embodiments
of the present disclosure can be best understood when read in
conjunction with the following drawings, where like structure is
indicated with like reference numerals and in which:
[0009] FIG. 1A shows an exploded isometric view of a makeup compact
according to some aspects as provided herein;
[0010] FIG. 1B shows the makeup compact of FIG. 1A in a closed
position;
[0011] FIG. 1C shows a frontal cross-sectional view of the makeup
compact of FIG. 1A;
[0012] FIG. 1D shows a side cross-sectional view of the makeup
compact of FIG. 1A;
[0013] FIG. 1E shows a zoomed-in view of the makeup compact of FIG.
1D;
[0014] FIG. 2A shows an isometric view of a pan well in isolation
according to some aspects as provided herein;
[0015] FIG. 2B shows the bottom of the pan well of FIG. 2A;
[0016] FIG. 2C shows a side cross-sectional view of the pan well of
FIG. 2A;
[0017] FIG. 2D shows a cross-sectional view of an aspect of the pan
well of FIG. 2A;
[0018] FIG. 3A shows an isometric view of the bottom of the base of
the makeup compact of FIG. 1A in isolation;
[0019] FIG. 3B shows a top view of the base of FIG. 3A;
[0020] FIG. 4A shows an isometric view of the top of the cover of
the makeup compact of FIG. 1A;
[0021] FIG. 4B shows a bottom view of the cover of FIG. 4A;
[0022] FIG. 4C shows a side view of the cover of FIG. 4A;
[0023] FIG. 5A shows an isolated view of the frame of the makeup
compact of FIG. 1A; and
[0024] FIG. 5B shows a bottom view of the frame of FIG. 5A.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0025] Referring initially to FIG. 1A, a compact 10 is shown. The
compact 10 may comprise a cover 100, a mirror 200, a frame 300, a
platform 400, and a base 500. The cover 100 and the base 500
enclose the mirror 200, frame 300, and platform 400 by pivoting
about pins 11, 12 between an open and a closed (as shown in FIG.
1B) position of the compact 10. The cover 100 and base 500 of the
compact 10 may generally comprise a quadrangular shape but other
three-dimensional forms are contemplated, such as, for example,
circles, ovals, pentagonals, etc. so long as the mirror 200, frame
300, and platform 400 may be formed to generally fit within the
compact 10. Components of the compact 10 may be injection molded,
vacuum formed or molded or thermally formed. The components may be
formed from thermoplastics, thermosetting polymers, elastomers,
metals or glass. Optionally, certain aspects of the compact 10
exclude the use of thermosetting polymers or thermosetting
plastics.
[0026] As shown in FIG. 1C, the mirror 200 may be disposed within
the cover 100 and the frame 300 and the platform 400 are disposed
inside the base 500. The base 500 includes notch 502 and prevents
lateral movement of the platform 400 and frame 300 and may be
connected to the platform 400 and frame 300 as described below. The
notch 502 couples to the shoulders 304 of the frame 300 to help
stabilize the frame 300 and prevent movement of the frame 300
within the base 500.
[0027] The mirror 200 comprises a reflective surface that allows
the user to view his or her own face, such as, for example, when
applying makeup or other contents of the compact 10. The mirror 200
may be affixed to the inside of the cover 100 by a glue, epoxy, or
a dual-side adhesive but embodiments are contemplated in which the
mirror 200 is attached to the inside of the cover 100 using any
appropriate means. The mirror 200 may fill substantially all the
inside surface of the cover 100 or only a portion thereof, leaving
some space for other uses of the inside surface of the cover 100,
such as, for example, a transparent window that allows the user to
see the contents of the compact 10. The mirror 200 may take a
similar or different shape than the compact 10, such as, for
example, a circular mirror in a square compact, or vice-a-versa.
Optionally, certain aspects of the compact 10 exclude a mirror.
[0028] The frame 300 includes an opening 302 and shoulders 304. The
opening 302 provides access to the contents of the pan well 406 and
may house other objects, such as, for example, a makeup applicator
(not shown). The shoulders 304 are in mechanical communication with
the notch 502 of the base 500 and stabilize the frame 300 and help
prevent movement of the frame 300 within the base 500.
[0029] The platform 400 includes shock absorbers 402, feet 404, and
pan well 406. The shock absorbers 402 and feet 404 couple the pan
well 406 to the compact 10 such that some mechanical shock imparted
on the compact 10 is mechanically isolated from the pan well 406.
Hence, the contents of the pan well 406, such as, for example,
makeup, is mechanically isolated from shocks or vibrations acting
upon the compact 10. The feet 404 comprise one or more protrusions
that are substantially flat surfaces and may about the frame 300
and/or the base 500 along one or more of their respective surfaces
to prevent transverse movement of the platform 400 relative to the
frame 300 and the base 500. The pan well 406 holds the makeup or
other contents of the compact 10.
[0030] The platform 400 may be formed as a singular integrated
platform. In some aspects, the components of the platform 400, such
as the shock absorbers 402, the feet 404, and the pan well 406 are
molded or made from a single continuous piece. In other aspects,
the shock absorbers 402, the feet 404, and the pan well 406 are
made from a single material such as, for example, polyethylene or
polypropylene. In some aspects, components of the platform 400 are
formed using a single mold.
[0031] As shown in FIGS. 1D and 1E, the frame 300 may interact with
the cover 100 and base 500 to form the hinge and friction fit
mechanisms with the cover 100 to open and close the compact 10 as
will be described in greater detail below. The cover 100 is
pivotably selectable between an open position and a closed
position. A friction fit 13 between the cover 100 and the frame 300
is formed to secure the cover 100 in the closed position. When in
the closed position, movement of the cover 100 is restrained by the
friction fit 13 and one or more pins 11, 12 coupling the frame 300
to the cover 100 through the frame hinge 306 (best shown in FIGS.
4B and 5B).
[0032] FIGS. 2A-2C show the platform 400 in detail. As described
above, the platform 400 is mechanically isolated from the cover 100
and base 500 of the compact 10 by one or more shock absorbers 402.
The shock absorbers 402 comprise a first end 408 and a second end
410. The shock absorbers 402 couple to the platform 400 at the
first end 408 and to the feet 404 at the second end 410. The shock
absorbers 402 may serve as a spring or a damper to absorb or dampen
the mechanical energy associated with mechanical shock or vibration
of the compact 10. The shock absorbers 402 may be formed from a
plastic material such as polypropylene or polyethylene. The shock
absorbers 402 may be formed from a single mold or multiple,
individual molds and be molded as a single, continuous, helical
piece formed from a polymer, optionally a high molecular weight
polymer. Illustrative examples of a polymer include but are not
limited to nylon, polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene,
polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).
Additionally, the shock absorbers 402 may be formed from a
thermosetting plastic such as vulcanized rubber, Bakelite,
Melamine, epoxy resins, phenolics, polyesters, and polyimides. In
some aspects, the composition of the shock absorbers 402 excludes
thermosetting plastic.
[0033] The shock absorbers 402 may extend and contract
longitudinally along a central axis of the shock absorber 402. In
some embodiments, the shock absorbers 402 are helically shaped and
may form a helical spring to absorb shock or vibrations imparted on
the compact 10. Some embodiments of the shock absorber 402 will
have a constant radius of curvature about a central axis along the
height of the shock absorber 402. However, embodiments are
contemplated in which the radius of curvature is not constant along
a height of the shock absorber 402, such that the shock absorber
402 has a varying radius of curvature about a central radius of a
shock absorber. Optionally, aspects of the shock absorber 402
exclude shock absorbers in the form of solid or hollow cylinders
such as, for example, solid or hollow cylinders formed from
resilient materials, such as rubber, polymer, or other deformable
and resilient materials.
[0034] FIG. 2D shows an aspect of the compact 10 that includes a
helical shock absorber 403 having a lateral cross section that is
rectangular or square such that a vertical cross section from the
side of the shock absorber 402 may be trapezoidal in shape. The
rectangular cross section may include a height that is greater than
the thickness of the cross section.
[0035] In some embodiments, a shock absorber may be a single,
double, or triple helix in design. Optionally, a shock absorber is
a double helix in design. A double or triple helix design of the
shock absorber 403 may provide greater stiffness characteristics
than other designs, such as shock absorber 402. In certain aspects,
the double-helical design may increase shock or vibration
absorption. In such embodiments, replacing the spherical lateral
cross section of the shock absorber 402 with a shock absorber
having a trapezoidal lateral cross section such as shock absorber
403 increases the resilience (U.sub.r) of the shock absorbers
402.
[0036] The vibrations or shock felt by the compact 10 may be
imparted on the compact 10 during testing of the compact 10. For
example, the compact 10 may be tested using the Inclined Plane
Testing to Determine Pressed Powder, Packaging Test Procedure
("IPTDPP"). The IPTDPP is designed to provide a uniform method to
determine a pressed powder's ability to withstand damage as a
result of normal use. The test uses a compact support car (775
grams in weight) having wheels fit within the grooves built on a 43
inch long thirty-degree inclined plane and rubber bands that hold a
compact to the compact support car as it travels down the inclined
plane. The test measures the ability of a compact, such as compact
10, to avoid breaking or having components become dislodged due to
vibrations or shocks imparted on the compact 10 during the test and
for the powder within the compact 10 to avoid cracking or
crumbling.
[0037] Some embodiments of the platform 400 have four shock
absorbers 402, but embodiments are not so limited. For example, in
embodiments of a compact having a generally triangular shape, a
triangular platform may have 3 shock absorbers, and in a pentagonal
or hexagonal compact, the platform may have five or six shock
absorbers, respectively. The number of shock absorbers may be equal
to the number of corners on a platform, but need not be so limited.
Optionally, the number of shock absorbers is greater or less than
the number of corners. The shock absorbers 402 lift the platform
400 high enough such that the bottom of the pan well 406 does not
contact the base 500 of the compact 10 during normal operations or
upon impact of the compact 10.
[0038] Embodiments of the platform 400 may generally take a square
shape or match the shapes of the cover 100 and base 500 for fitting
within the compact 10 but additional shapes of the components
comprising the compact 10 are contemplated such as round, oval,
non-square rectangle, triangle, pentagon, hexagon, or other. The
pan well 406 may be bounded by pan well sidewall 414 and have a
depth appropriate to hold a sufficient amount of makeup or other
substance. The pan well 406 may end at a pan well topwall 416. It
is contemplated that while the platform 400 in the particular
embodiment shown comprises a single pan well 406, embodiments are
contemplated having two or more pan wells for holding two or more
similar or different types of makeup, such as, for one example, a
base and an eyeliner, or a base and a base or various application
tools for applying the contents of the compact 10.
[0039] As shown in FIG. 2C, the feet 404 may include holes 412. The
holes 412 may receive pegs 510 (FIG. 3B) of the base 500. The hole
and peg arrangement may prevent transverse movement of the platform
400 inside the frame 300. Additionally, the feet 404 may be formed
in a shape that is complementary with the inner wall of the base
500. Thus, the mechanical coupling of the feet 404 and the inner
wall of the base 500 may form a friction fit, or a snap fit, with
the base 500 holding the platform 400 in place during regular
operation of the compact 10. Optionally, the feet 404 include
additional protrusions for fixing the movement of the platform 400
relative to the movement of the base 500, such as, for example,
pins, bumps, or ridges. In such embodiments, the base 500 may
include complementary indentations, for receiving such pins, bumps,
or ridges. In some aspects, the base 500 may include the
protrusions and the feet 404 may include complementary
indentations.
[0040] With reference to FIGS. 3A and 3B, bottom and top views of
the base 500 of the compact 10 are shown, respectively. The base
500 includes notches 502, cutout 503, front edge 504, shoulder(s)
506, space 508, peg(s) 510 and label well 512.
[0041] As described above, notches 502 provide a mechanical
interface for the shoulders 304 of the frame 300 to contact. Cutout
503 provides space for the extension 112 of the cover 100 described
below. The front edge 504 encloses the compact 10 along a front
side of the compact 10. The shoulder 506 provides a clearance for
the cover 100 and may allow a user's finger to catch the cover 100
in order to open the cover 100. The space 508 provides room for the
frame bump 308 to project forward of the base 500 for forming the
friction fit 13 between the frame 300 and the cover 100. The pegs
510 form a friction fit with the holes 412 inside the feet 404 of
the shock absorbers 402 to prevent movement of the platform 400
relative to the base 500. The label well 512 provides a dedicated
space for applying a manufacturer's label or describing the
contents of the compact 10.
[0042] Referring to FIGS. 4A-4C, the cover 100 is shown in greater
detail. The cover 100 includes a front wall 102, a rear wall 104, a
top 106, two sidewalls 108, and a front wall 110, an extension 112,
a cover hinge 114, one or more holes 116, and a front lip bump 118.
The front wall 102 projects downward from the cover 100 and holds
the front lip bump 118 that forms the friction fit 13 with the
frame bump 308 to keep the cover 100 closed. The front wall 102,
rear wall 104, sidewalls 108 enclose the compact 10 keeping the
contents inside the compact 10. The extension 112 extends down from
the rear wall 104 for connecting the cover hinge 114 of the cover
100 to the frame hinge 306 of the frame 300. Pins 11 may be
inserted into holes 116 to mechanically couple the cover 100 and
the frame 300 at the frame hinge 306. The front lip bump 118 that,
as described above, forms a friction fit 13 with the frame bump 308
to keep the cover closed. This friction fit 13 may be referred to
as a snap closure. Optionally, some aspects exclude a friction fit
using one or more spheres or equivalent structures mechanically
coupled to one or more springs, wherein the one or more springs
force the one or more spheres into mechanical communication with
one another or another component of the cover 100 or base 500
creating a friction fit. Further, aspects optionally exclude a
cover closure device using one or more magnets placed on the cover
100 and the base 500.
[0043] In some embodiments, the cover 100 further comprises the
cover hinge 114 and the front lip bump 118, and the frame 300
further comprises the frame hinge 306 and the frame bump 308, and
the cover hinge 114 and the frame hinge 306 share a common axis of
rotation (not shown) and are configured to allow the cover 100 to
rotate about the common axis of rotation, and the front lip bump
118 and the frame bump 308 are configured to selectably friction
fit the cover 100 with the frame 300.
[0044] Referring to FIGS. 5A-5B, the frame 300 of the compact 10 is
shown. The frame 300 includes opening 302, posts 303, shoulders
304, frame hinge 306 with holes 305, frame bump 308, cutouts 310,
bottom edge 312, and cutout bottom edges 314. The frame 300 may be
set inside the base 500 and secured using an epoxy or glue. In some
embodiments, the frame 300 may be friction fit within the base 500.
As described above, the opening 302 provides access to the contents
of the pan well 406. The posts 303 provide mechanical clearance and
holes 305 for frame hinge 306 for hingedly connecting the cover 100
to the frame 300. The hinge may be a metal pin hinge or a snap
hinge. The frame 300 couples to the base 500 and the cover 100 is
thus hingedly coupled to the base 500 through the frame 300. In
this way, the cover 100 closes and opens to allow access to the
contents of the compact 10. The frame bump 308 forms friction fit
13 with the front lip bump 118.
[0045] The cutouts 310 fit over the feet 404 of the platform 400.
The cutouts 310 provide a mechanism for the frame 300 to straddle
the feet 404 so that the platform 400 and the frame 300 can both
couple directly to the base 500. Accordingly, the cutout bottom
edge 314 may contact the upper surface of feet 404. The bottom edge
312 of the frame 300 may form a friction fit with the base 500 or
may be glued or epoxied to base 500.
[0046] To assemble the compact 10, the platform 400 is placed
inside the base 500 first. The holes 412 in the feet 404 of the
platform 400 are aligned with the pegs 510 in the base 500 and the
platform 400 is situated inside the base 500 such that the sides of
the feet 404 contact the inner walls of the base 500 at the corners
of the base 500. The corners of the feet 404 and the corners of the
base 500 and/or the holes 412 and the pegs 510 may form a friction
fit that keeps the platform 400 in place while the compact 10 is
moved. For example, if the compact 10 is held upside down, such as
in a user's purse, for example, the platform 400 will remain in
place with respect to the base 500. In this way, the makeup inside
the pan well 406 remains in the pan well 406 and does not contact
other portions of the compact 10.
[0047] The frame 300 and the cover 100 are pinned or otherwise
hingedly fixed together in a manner that allows hinged movement
between the cover 100 and the frame 300. The cover 100 is pinned
(or otherwise hingedly fixed) to the frame 300 using pins or other
means, such as pins 11, 12. This allows pivotal movement of the
cover 100 In some embodiments, the maximum angle of relative
rotation between the cover 100 and the frame 300 may be 110
degrees. The frame 300 with the cover 100 attached is then placed
inside the base 500 with the bottom edge 312 down inside the base
500. The frame 300 may be epoxied, glued, or otherwise friction fit
within the base 500 to prevent removal or movement of the frame 300
and through the hinged connection, the cover 100, from the base
500. In some embodiments, such as, for example, when the frame 300
is friction fit within the base 500, the frame 300 and base 500 may
form a modular assembly. Once the frame 300 with cover 100 attached
is placed within the base 500, the user can open and close the
compact 10 by swinging the cover 100 about the cover hinge 114.
[0048] In modular embodiments, users might place and replace
various platforms having different contents within the one or more
pan wells inside the same compact 10. For example, a user might
remove the frame 300 and cover 100 from the base 500, exposing the
platform 400. The user may then remove the platform 400 having, for
example, blush, and replace it with a platform 400 that has
eyeliner. The user could then replace the frame 300 and cover 100,
locking the new platform 400 having eyeliner in place. In this way,
platforms having different contents in different pan wells can be
interchanged between the same makeup compact 10, increasing user
choice and decreasing the number of new parts that need to be
manufactured in order to provide users with a wide selection of
different types of makeup.
[0049] For the purposes of describing and defining the present
invention, it is noted that reference herein to a characteristic of
the subject matter of the present disclosure being a "function of"
a parameter, variable, or other characteristic is not intended to
denote that the characteristic is exclusively a function of the
listed parameter, variable, or characteristic. Rather, reference
herein to a characteristic that is a "function" of a listed
parameter, variable, etc., is intended to be open ended such that
the characteristic may be a function of a single parameter,
variable, etc., or a plurality of parameters, variables, etc.
[0050] It is also noted that recitations herein of "at least one"
component, element, etc., should not be used to create an inference
that the alternative use of the articles "a" or "an" should be
limited to a single component, element, etc.
[0051] It is noted that recitations herein of a component of the
present disclosure being "configured" or "programmed" in a
particular way, to embody a particular property, or to function in
a particular manner, are structural recitations, as opposed to
recitations of intended use. More specifically, the references
herein to the manner in which a component is "configured" or
"programmed" denotes an existing physical condition of the
component and, as such, is to be taken as a definite recitation of
the structural characteristics of the component.
[0052] It is noted that terms like "preferably," "commonly," and
"typically," when utilized herein, are not utilized to limit the
scope of the claimed invention or to imply that certain features
are critical, essential, or even important to the structure or
function of the claimed invention. Rather, these terms are merely
intended to identify particular aspects of an embodiment of the
present disclosure or to emphasize alternative or additional
features that may or may not be utilized in a particular embodiment
of the present disclosure.
[0053] For the purposes of describing and defining the present
invention it is noted that the terms "substantially" and
"approximately" are utilized herein to represent the inherent
degree of uncertainty that may be attributed to any quantitative
comparison, value, measurement, or other representation. The terms
"substantially" and "approximately" are also utilized herein to
represent the degree by which a quantitative representation may
vary from a stated reference without resulting in a change in the
basic function of the subject matter at issue.
[0054] Having described the subject matter of the present
disclosure in detail and by reference to specific embodiments
thereof, it is noted that the various details disclosed herein
should not be taken to imply that these details relate to elements
that are essential components of the various embodiments described
herein, even in cases where a particular element is illustrated in
each of the drawings that accompany the present description.
Further, it will be apparent that modifications and variations are
possible without departing from the scope of the present
disclosure, including, but not limited to, embodiments defined in
the appended claims. More specifically, although some aspects of
the present disclosure are identified herein as preferred or
particularly advantageous, it is contemplated that the present
disclosure is not necessarily limited to these aspects.
[0055] It is noted that one or more of the following claims utilize
the term "wherein" as a transitional phrase. For the purposes of
defining the present invention, it is noted that this term is
introduced in the claims as an open-ended transitional phrase that
is used to introduce a recitation of a series of characteristics of
the structure and should be interpreted in like manner as the more
commonly used open-ended preamble term "comprising."
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