U.S. patent number 3,591,792 [Application Number 04/779,979] was granted by the patent office on 1971-07-06 for makeup accessory.
Invention is credited to Soltan, Alfred H..
United States Patent |
3,591,792 |
|
July 6, 1971 |
MAKEUP ACCESSORY
Abstract
A makeup accessory comprising a base and a frame carrying a
mirror mounted on the base, a bracket comprising pairs of pivoted
members which permit pivoting the frame of the device mounting the
frame to the base from a closed position over the base to an
intermediate position extending outwardly beyond the side of the
base of the device, and further swinging the frame from the
intermediate position to an open position with the frame upstanding
from one side of the base.
Inventors: |
Soltan, Alfred H. (Forest
Hills, NY) |
Family
ID: |
25118186 |
Appl.
No.: |
04/779,979 |
Filed: |
November 29, 1968 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
362/144;
D28/64.1; 362/297; 362/216 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45D
33/22 (20130101) |
Current International
Class: |
A45D
33/00 (20060101); A45D 33/22 (20060101); F21v
033/00 () |
Field of
Search: |
;240/4.2,6.4,6.45,6.45P
;132/82,83 ;206/45.13,76 ;220/31,37 |
References Cited
[Referenced By]
U.S. Patent Documents
Primary Examiner: Matthews, Samuel S.
Assistant Examiner: Sheer, Richard M.
Claims
What I claim is:
1. A makeup accessory comprising a base, a frame superposed on said
base, a mirror extending across said frame, mounting means adjacent
to one side of said base mounting said frame on said base for
swinging movement between a closed generally horizontal position
with said mirror facing upwardly and an upstanding position with
said mirror facing inwardly from said one base side, said mounting
means comprising a first pair of pivoted members connecting said
frame to said base and having a pivotal axis transverse of both
said base and frame for pivoting the latter to an intermediate
position extending outwardly beyond said one base side, and a
second pair of pivoted members connecting said frame to said base
and having a pivotal axis generally parallel to said frame and base
for swinging said frame from said intermediate position to said
upstanding position, one of said first pair of pivoted members
being integral with one of said second pair of pivoted members, and
said first pair of pivoted members comprising a pair of facing
plate portions, and a first pivot extending through said pair of
plate portions transversely of said base and frame.
2. A makeup accessory according to claim 1, wherein said base
comprises a receptacle, and said frame and mirror comprises a cover
for said receptacle when said frame is in its closed position.
3. A makeup accessory according to claim 1, in combination with
illuminating means carried by said frame.
4. A makeup accessory according to claim 1, in combination with
electrical illuminating means carried by said frame, conductor
means extending from said illuminating means into said base, and a
stop lug on at least one of said plate portions limiting pivotal
movement thereof.
5. A makeup accessory according to claim 4, said first pivot being
hollow, and said conductor means extending through the hollow of
said first pivot between said frame and base.
6. A makeup accessory according to claim 1, in combination with a
second pivot connecting said second pair of pivoted members
together for relative swinging movement of said frame and base in
dihedral angular relation about an axis transverse of said first
pivot.
7. A makeup accessory according to claim 6, in combination with
resilient means urging said second pair of pivoted members in one
direction of their relative swinging movement to bias said frame
toward its closed and upstanding positions according to the
relative position of movement of said first pair of pivoted
members.
8. A makeup accessory according to claim 7, said second pair of
pivoted members comprising hinge members, said second pivot
comprising a hinge pin pivotally connecting said hinge members, and
said resilient means comprising a spring operatively connected
between said hinge members.
9. A makeup accessory according to claim 6, in combination with a
resiliently yieldable cam having angularly disposed abutment
portions, one cam abutment portion being engageable with said
second pair of pivoted members when said frame is closed to
yieldable maintain the frame closed, and another abutment portion
being engageable with said second pair of pivoted members when said
frame is open to yieldably maintain the frame open.
10. A makeup accessory according to claim 9, said cam comprising a
disc seated on said plate portions and extending over one of said
second pair of pivoted members for abutting engagement therewith.
Description
SUMMARY
It is an important object of the present invention to provide a
makeup accessory in the nature of a portable container for carrying
articles of makeup which converts to a vanity stand or upstanding
mirror for use in application of makeup.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a makeup
accessory of the type described which is neat and attractive in
both its closed, carrying case condition, and open vanity stand
condition, and which may be quickly and easily converted between
the two conditions with a minimum of effort.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a makeup
accessory of the type described wherein a mirror is provided
exteriorly of the accessory accessory in its carrying case
condition, and the mirror upstands from and faces inwardly toward
the vanity stand when in its operative condition of use.
It is still a further object of the present invention to provide a
unique mounting structure interconnecting a mirror carrying frame
with the remainder of the instant case for quick and easy
conversion between its closed and open positions, and wherein
effective illumination is afforded for use in the open vanity stand
condition and is adapted for connection to an exterior source of
electrical power.
Other objects of the present invention will become apparent upon
reading the following specification and referring to the
accompanying drawings, which form a material part of this
disclosure.
The invention accordingly consists in the features of construction,
combinations of elements, and arrangements of parts, which will be
exemplified in the construction hereinafter described, and of which
the scope will be indicated by the appended claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a top, rear perspective view showing a makeup accessory
of the present invention in its closed condition;
FIG. 2 is a front perspective view showing the device of FIG. 1 in
an intermediate condition of operation, and illustrating a final
condition in phantom;
FIG. 3 is a partial sectional view taken along the line 3-3 of FIG.
1;
FIG. 4 is a sectional view similar to FIG. 3 but showing a modified
embodiment of the invention;
FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating a mounting structure
interconnecting the upper frame and lower base of the vanity case
of FIGS. 1 and 2, separate and apart from the frame and base;
FIG. 6 is a transverse sectional view taken along the line 6-6 of
FIG. 1, through the mounting structure;
FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along the line 7-7 of FIG. 2;
FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a slightly modified form of
interconnecting frame and base mounting structure of the present
invention in exploded condition for clarity of understanding;
FIG. 9 is a partial sectional view similar to FIG. 6, but
illustrating the mounting structure of FIG. 8;
FIG. 10 is a sectional view similar to FIG. 7 but illustrating the
mounting structure of FIG. 8;
FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view showing another embodiment
of the mounting structure in accordance with the teachings of the
present invention;
FIG. 12 is a partial sectional view similar to FIGS. 6 and 9, but
illustrating the mounting structure of FIG. 11; and
FIG. 13 is a sectional view similar to FIG. 7 and 10, but
illustrating the mounting structure of FIG. 11.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Referring now more particularly to the embodiment of FIGS. 1--7,
and specifically to FIGS. 1 and 2, there is shown a makeup
accessory or convertible vanity case of the present invention,
generally designated 20. The vanity case may include a lower part
or base 21, which may be of generally circular outline
configuration, as illustrated, or any other desired configuration.
The base 21 may be fabricated of molded plastic, or other suitable
material, and includes a circumferential outer wall 22. An upper
base wall 23 extends entirely along and inwardly from the upper
edge of the outer wall 22. Adjacent to the rear side of the base
21, the upper wall 23 extends inwardly beyond the remainder of the
outer wall, as in a chordal region 24. The inner margin of the
upper wall 23 may be recessed as at 25, the recess extending along
the upper wall and having its opposite ends terminating at the
chordal upper wall region 24. An inner wall 26 depends from the
inner edge of the recess 25 and the inner edge of the chordal upper
wall region 24; and, a bottom wall 27 may extend across and between
the lower edges of the inner wall 26. As will appear more fully
hereinafter, the chordal region 24 of the upper wall 23 is
recessed, as at 28.
Superposed on the base 21 is a frame 31, which may also be of
annular or other suitable configuration, and of lesser dimensions
than that of the base 21. The frame 31 may also be fabricated of
plastic, or other suitable material, and may include an outer
circumferential wall 32 which may, in the closed condition of FIG.
1, be seated on the upwardly facing recess or shoulder 25, an upper
frame wall 33 extending about and radially inwardly from the upper
edge of the outer frame wall 32, and an inner frame wall 34
extending along and depending from the inner edge of the upper
frame wall 33. Thus, the frame 31 is centrally open and of hollow
construction. Suitably mounted in the central opening of the frame
31 may be a conformably received mirror 36, being secured by any
suitable means, such as fasteners 37, see FIG. 3. Located in the
hollow of the frame 31, extending thereabout between the outer wall
32, upper wall 33 and inner wall 34 may be an annular illuminating
means or lamp 38. The lamp may be replaceable and is firmly held in
position by clips 39 integral with, and extending radially inward
from, the inner surface of the outer frame wall 32. The clips 39
have a degree of flexibility permitting of snap engagement in and
withdrawal therefrom of the lamp 38.
Interconnecting the base 21 and frame 31 is a mounting structure,
best seen in FIG. 5, and there generally designated 40. The
mounting structure may include a lower hinge member or plate 41
suitably fixed, as by fasteners 42, see FIG. 7, to the inner
surface of outer base wall 22 adjacent to the rear side thereof.
The hinge member or plate 41 may be provided at opposite sides with
inwardly extending flanges 43, which provide fixed journal
bearings, as will appear presently. A hinge pin or pivot 44 extends
between upper regions of the flanges 43, having its opposite ends
extending rotatably through said respective flanges for bearing
support thereby.
An additional hinge member or plate 46 includes a lower plate
portion 47 having one end extending into the space between flanges
43 and there provided with hinge knuckles 48 circumposed about the
pin or pivot 44. In this manner, the hinge member or plate 46 is
pivotally connected to the hinge member or plate 41 for relative
swinging movement about the axis of pivot 44, which lies in a plane
generally parallel to the planes of base 21 and frame 31. Suitable
resilient means, such as a coil spring 49, may be circumposed about
the pivot 44 having its ends 50 anchored to the plate 41, as by
upset portions 51, and having a medial portion 52 in bearing
engagement with the upper side of plate portion 47 to urge the
latter in one direction of rotation about pivot 44. It will thus be
appreciated that the plate portion 47 is mounted with respect to
the plate 41 for dihedral angular movement with respect
thereto.
Extending from the inner end of plate portion 47, the plate 46 is
formed with a generally U-shaped bend 54 and extends therefrom to
an upper plate portion 55 spaced over and generally parallel to the
lower plate portion 47. The plate portion 55 may be formed with one
or more upstanding stop lugs 53 for the purpose appearing
presently.
As best seen in FIGS. 6 and 7, the upper base wall 23 and recessed
region 28 of the chordal upper base wall extension 24 are open or
cut away as at 56 adjacent to the rear side of the base, to receive
the upper plate portion 55 of the plate 54. Superposed on the upper
side of the upper plate portion 55 is an additional plate portion
57; and, a hollow pivot 58 extends rotatably through the superposed
plate portions 55 and 57 to connect the same for relative rotation
about the axis of the pivot. As best seen in FIGS. 6 and 7, the
hollow pivot 58 extends generally transverse of the planes of the
base 21 and frame 31, the pivot including a resilient retaining
ring 59 in bearing engagement with the underside of plate portion
55 to maintain the plate portions 55 and 57 in facing engagement
with each other while permitting of relative rotation therebetween.
Extending upwardly from the outer side of plate portion 57, as seen
in FIGS. 5 and 6, is a plate 60 adapted for fixed securement to the
inner surface of outer frame wall 32, as by fasteners 61.
It will therefore be appreciated that the facing plate portions 57
and 55 define a pair of pivoted members, as do the plate portions
47 and 41. Further, the plate portions 55 and 47 are integrally
connected together, as by the bent plate portion 54.
As best seen in FIGS. 6 and 7, a fluorescent lamp connector bracket
63 is connected to the lamp 38 in a rearward region of the frame
31, over the base recess 28. Extending from the connector 63 may be
conductors 64 passing downwardly through the hollow rivet or pivot
58, and thence through a hole 65 in the member 47 to the interior
of the chordal base portion 24. A conventional fluorescent ballast
66 may be mounted interiorly of the chordal base portion 24, and
one of the conductors 64 is connected to the ballast and then to a
switch 67 and both conductors 64 then pass through a grommet 68 in
the plate 41 and outer base wall 22 exteriorly of the base. The
conductors 64 are connected with suitable slack to permit relative
movement of the frame 31, as will appear presently.
In the solid line condition of FIG. 6, it will be apparent that the
frame 31 is disposed generally parallel to and over the base 21, in
closing relation thereto. The resilient means or spring 49
effectively maintains the frame in its closing relation by the
yielding engagement thereof with member 47. However, the frame 31
may be swung about the axis of pivot 44, together with the plate 54
into the position shown in FIG. 7, and may be further swung about
the axis of pivot 58 to a position extending outwardly beyond the
base 21. Swinging or pivotal movement of the frame 31 about the
transverse axis of pivot 58 is limited to approximately 180.degree.
by limiting engagement of the lugs or stops 53 with opposite edges
of the plate portion 57. After 180.degree. rotation of the frame 31
about the axis of pivot 58, the frame may be swung about pivot 44
to place the lowermost frame portion in the recess 28, as seen in
FIG. 7. It will there be observed that the frame assumes an
upstanding position with the mirror 36 facing inwardly of the base
21, the lower region of the frame 31 being received in the recess
28 in abutting engagement therein and yieldably held in this
position by spring 49.
The lamp 38 may provide effective illumination, as through
translucence of the frame wall 33. Return of the frame 31 to its
original or closed condition of FIGS. 1 and 6 may be readily
accomplished by reversal of the above-described procedure. It will
be apparent that the conductors 64 are not subjected to undue
stress, the rotation thereof being limited to 180.degree., and
being of a length adequate to absorb this rotation without
damage.
If it is desired to employ the instant makeup accessory 20 in an
intermediate position between the solid line positions of FIGS. 6
and 7, this may be done, the mirror 36 having reflective surfaces
on both sides, and the lamp 38 affording illumination in both
directions.
In the slightly modified embodiment of FIGS. 8--10, wherein similar
reference numerals are used to demote similar parts, the base 21a
and frame 31a may be substantially identical to the base 21 and
frame 31. However, the mounting structure 40a differs from the
mounting structure 40. In particular, a plate 41a is fixed
interiorly to the rear region of outer base wall 22a, and includes
a pair of spaced inturned flanges 43a providing journal means. A
hinge member or plate 46a includes a lower plate portion 47a having
ears 44a rotatably received in respective flanges 43a to mount the
plate 46a for swinging movement about an axis generally parallel to
the planes of the base 21a and frame 31a, as seen in the position
of FIG. 9. The plate 46a includes an upper plate portion 55a
connected to the lower plate portion 47a, as by an intermediate,
offsetting plate portion 54a. Resilient means, such as a leaf
spring 49a may be fixed at one end 50a, as by a rivet 51a to the
plate 41a, its other end bearing on the upper side of lower plate
portion 47a to yieldably urge the latter downward about the axis of
ears 44a. One or more stop lugs 53a may project upwardly from the
upper plate portion 55a, and an additional plate 57a may be seated
in facing engagement with the upper side of the upper plate portion
55a and rotatably secured thereto as by a hollow rivet 58a
extending through the plate portions 55a and 57a. The rivet 58a
thus defines a pivot extending transversely of the planes of base
21a and frame 31a, and maintains the plate portions 55a and 57a in
frictional bearing engagement by a spring washer 59a, or other
suitable resilient means.
A plate 60a upstands from the plate portion 57a and is fixedly
secured interiorly to the outer wall 32a of the frame 31a by any
suitable means, such as rivets 61a. Electrical conductors 64a may
be connected to the lamp 38a and extend therefrom through the
hollow rivet or pivot 58a to suitable transformer means 66a and a
switch 67a, as required.
In operation, the makeup accessory of FIGS. 8--10 is essentially
the same as that of FIGS. 1--7, the frame 31a being pivotable
relative to the base 21a about the transverse axis of pivot 58a to
an outboard position extending outwardly beyond the rear side of
the base. The frame 31a is thence swingable to its upstanding
position of FIG. 10, about the axis of ears 44a generally parallel
to the planes of the base 21a and frame 31a, to locate the lower
region of the frame in limiting bearing engagement in the recess
28a.
In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 11--13, wherein similar parts are
denoted by similar reference numerals, the recess 28b of the base
21b is not cut out, but rather is formed with an upset, upwardly
facing plate portion 55b. A plate 47b rests on the plate portion
55b, and a hollow rivet or pivot 58b extends through the plate
portions 55b and 47b along an axis transverse of the planes of base
21b and frame 31b. The tubular pivot 58b is provided with a coil
compression spring 49b circumposed about the pivot beneath the
plate portion 55b and resiliently urging the pivot downwardly; and
washers 91 being provided to provide a bearing surface between the
spring 49b and plate 55b. On the upper side of plate portion 47b,
circumposed about the pivot 58b is a disc-shaped cam 70 including a
generally flat central portion 71, and an annular outer flange 72
extending obliquely upwardly and outwardly. The disc-shaped cam 70
is yieldably held downwardly on the upper surface of plate portion
47b by an upper end flange 73 on the tubular rivet 58b, and the
resilient action of spring 49b.
A plate portion 57b is pivotally connected to one side of the plate
portion 47b, the plate portion 57b being provided with knuckles 74,
and the plate portion 47b being provided with knuckles 75
interfitting with knuckles 74 and combining therewith to receive a
pivot pin 44b. Remote from the pivot pin 44b, the plate portion 57b
is provided with an upstanding plate 60b for fixed connection, as
by rivets 61b to the interior of frame outer wall 32b.
A lamp 38b is mounted in the frame 31b in the aforedescribed
manner, and provided with conductors 64b extending from the lamp
downwardly through the hollow tubular pivot 58b for connection
interiorly of the chordal base portion 24b to a transformer 66b and
switch 67b.
It will be appreciated that a region 76 of plate portion 57b,
located intermediate the knuckles 75, extends into the plate
portion 47b for location beneath the cam disc 70, in the position
shown in FIG. 12.
That is, in the closed position of FIG. 12, the resiliently biased
cam disc or member 70 releasably maintains the plate portion 57b in
its closed position, as by yieldable bearing pressure on the region
76 of plate portion 57b. From this condition, the frame 31b may be
swung or pivoted to an intermediate position extending outwardly
beyond the rear side of the base 21b about the axis of pivot pin or
tube 58b, which extends transversely of the base and frame. From
the intermediate condition, the frame may be swung upwardly about
the axis of pivot 44b to locate the lower region of frame 31b in
the recess 28b. Further, upon this upward swinging movement, the
plate region 76 deflects the resiliently biased cam disc 70
upwardly and rides across the cam region 71 onto the angularly
disposed cam region 72, as seen in FIG. 13. With the free edge of
plate region 76 engaging the angulate cam region 72, as shown in
FIG. 13, the frame 31b is resiliently maintained by action of the
cam 70 in its upstanding condition. Of course, return of the frame
31b to its closed position of FIG. 12 may be obtained by mere
reversal of the above-described procedure.
In FIG. 4 there is shown a slightly modified lamp holding means,
comprising a leaf spring 39c which is reversely bent with one end
free and its other end anchored to the frame outer wall 32c. The
lamp 38c is releasably retained in the same manner as lamp 38.
From the foregoing, it is seen that the present invention provides
a makeup accessory in the nature of a convertible vanity case which
fully accomplishes its intended objects and is well adapted to meet
practical conditions of manufacture and use.
Although the present invention has been described in some detail by
way of illustration and example for purposes of clarity of
understanding, it is understood that certain changes and
modifications may be made within the spirit of the invention and
scope of the appended claims.
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