FR3038213A1 - POWDER-TYPE COSMETIC HOUSING - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a powder compact (1) which has a small footprint. The powder compact comprises a body (2) provided with a container (6) of powder (7) and a lid (3) configured to be placed facing the body in a closed position of covering the container or in a position open access to the container. The powder compact also includes a mirror (4) and a brush (5). The compact is configured to enclose the mirror between the body and the lid in the closed position. The lid includes a housing area (15) configured to receive the brush upon closure, the powder dispenser being configured to allow the mirror to disengage from the lid in the open position so as to access the dispensing area. housing. A peripheral edge (19) is implemented on the body (2) for a better grip of the compact (1)

Description

POWDER-TYPE COSMETIC HOUSING

Technical area

The present invention relates to the field of cosmetic casings of the powder type which contain cosmetic powder which can be applied to a part of the body, in particular the face, by means of a brush. The compact is designed to be carried easily in a purse or a travel bag in order to be permanently available to the user, regardless of where you are.

State of the art

The compacts are known to those skilled in the art, an example appearing in the international application WO 2004/039202 A1. The powder compact consists of a body which comprises a container in which is disposed cosmetic powder. The powder compact also has a lid that can be placed on the body to close the container or, conversely, disengaged from the body to access the container. The powder compact also includes a mirror which is generally attached to the inner face of the lid and which allows the user to look at himself when applying the cosmetic powder to the face. In addition, the powder compact includes a brush to allow the application of the powder on a part of the body, including the face. The inner face of the body is arranged to receive the brush, next to the powder container. This design has the advantage of always having available the brush in the powder compact to apply the powder, which avoids having a separate brush in the purse or the travel bag. However, according to this design, the compact is large and usually clutches the bag of the person, especially when it comes to a handbag. Other compacts plan to integrate the brush in a housing arranged between a bottom and the powder container on the body, between the powder container and the mirror, or even between the mirror and the lid. These characteristics appear in the following prior documents: US 5,025,817 A; EP 1 250 863 A1; EP 1 462 022 A1; U.S. 1,761,615 A; US 1 541 451 A. This reduces the bulk of the compact

The various powder compacts known from the aforementioned documents do not ensure proper handling of said powder during use. Summary of the invention

The present invention overcomes this disadvantage. For this purpose, the invention relates to a cosmetic casing of the powder type comprising a body provided with a cosmetic powder container. The body constitutes a support for the container, said container preferably being in the form of a bucket. The powder compact also comprises a lid configured to be placed opposite the body, either in a closed position in which the lid covers the container, so as to prevent any contact with the powder, or in an open position in which the lid is clear of the body and allows access to the powder in the container. The compact also includes a mirror allowing the user to look at the part of his face to which he applies the powder. The powder compact also includes a removable brush to apply the powder on the face. The compact is configured to enclose the mirror between the body and the lid in the closed position, which avoids any contact with the mirror in this position and thus allows to protect it. The cover comprises on its inner face a housing zone configured to receive the brush during said closing, said housing area being closed by the mirror in the closed position. In addition, the compact is configured to allow the mirror to disengage from the lid when it is disposed in the open position, so as to gain access to the housing area and the brush. The position of the brush in the lid, behind the mirror, advantageously makes it possible to limit the dimensions of the body substantially to those of the powder container. Thus, the compact is less cumbersome than the powder compacts of the prior art. Remarkably, the cover and the mirror are of smaller dimensions than the body so as to leave a peripheral edge on said body. This design makes it possible to properly position the body of the powder compact in the palm of the hand by placing the fingertips on the top of the peripheral edge.

In one embodiment of the compact according to the invention, the lid is configured to receive the mirror, said mirror being removable from the lid in the open position so as to access the housing area. However, it would be possible to provide alternative embodiments, in particular a body configured to receive the mirror while closing the housing area on the cover in the closed position, or even a body and a cover configured to sandwich the mirror that closes the door. housing area in the closed position.

In one embodiment of the powder compact according to the invention, securing means are used between the lid and the mirror, said securing means being removable. This first allows to concomitantly release the lid and the mirror vis-à-vis the body when opening the powder so as to access the powder container, then clear the mirror vis-à-vis the lid so to access the brush.

In one embodiment of the powder compact according to the invention, a pivot connection is arranged between the lid and the body so as to allow the lid to be folded over the container or, conversely, its release from it. This facilitates the opening of the compact while keeping the lid assembled to the body permanently. One could, however, provide a complete clearance of the cover relative to the body, said elements being in this case independent of one another.

In one embodiment of the compact according to the invention, a pivot connection is arranged between the cover and the mirror, so as to allow the folding of the mirror on the housing area or, conversely, its release thereof. This makes it possible to keep the mirror assembled permanently with the lid during its handling.

In one embodiment of the powder compact according to the invention, latching means are arranged between the mirror and the cover to snap or unclip said mirror vis-à-vis the lid in the open position. Thus, the mirror and the cover can be disengaged concomitantly with the body to access the powder container, then the mirror can be unclipped and removed from the cover to access the housing area of the brush.

In one embodiment of the compact according to the invention, a pivot connection is arranged between the mirror and the body so as to allow the folding of the mirror on the container or its release thereof. This keeps the mirror permanently assembled to the body.

Preferably, the pivot connection is implemented between the body, the mirror and the lid, which facilitates the folding of the mirror and the cover on the body or, conversely, their release, while maintaining said elements assembled permanently between them .

In one embodiment of the powder compact according to the invention, means for holding the brush are used in the housing zone. This keeps the brush in the housing area during the release of the mirror vis-à-vis the lid to prevent its fall during opening. Once the housing area is accessible, the brush can be removed for use.

In one embodiment of the powder compact according to the invention, the body and the lid are made of an alloy of zinc, aluminum, magnesium and copper, more commonly called Zamak type alloy. However, any other material could be provided.

In one embodiment of the powder compact according to the invention, the brush is flat and the housing area has a depth slightly greater than the thickness of the brush so as to completely receive said brush. This makes it possible to limit the thickness of the lid and therefore of the compact.

In one embodiment of the powder compact according to the invention, the body comprises a housing zone of the container, said container being removable from the body. This advantageously makes it possible to remove the container to replace it with another, for example when the container is empty, or to change the type of cosmetic powder. However, a variant of the powder compact according to the invention could be provided with a permanent container in the body.

In a preferred embodiment of the compact according to the invention, the body comprises a peripheral ring and the container. The peripheral ring defines a housing zone of the container, said container being removably mounted vis-à-vis the peripheral ring. In addition, latching means are arranged between the container and the peripheral ring for the assembled holding of said elements. The peripheral ring constitutes the peripheral edge on the body.

According to this preferred embodiment of the compact, a pivot connection is arranged between the lid, the mirror and the container so as to detach the peripheral ring vis-à-vis said elements. This advantageously makes it possible to easily replace the peripheral ring to customize the body of the compact and also to better adapt the size of the ring on the body, the hand of the owner of said compact.

Brief description of the figures

The characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear on reading the following description of a preferred embodiment based on figures, among which:

Figure 1 illustrates an overview of the compact in the closed position;

Figure 2 illustrates an overview of the powder compact in the open position, the mirror being folded down on the lid and preventing access to the brush;

FIG. 3 illustrates an overview of the powder compact in the open position, the mirror being clear of the lid and allowing access to the brush,

Figure 4 illustrates an exploded overview showing a preferred design of the compact.

detailed description

As illustrated in Figures 1 to 3, the compact 1 comprises a body 2, a cover 3, a mirror 4 and a brush 5. The body 2 comprises a container 6 in which is disposed cosmetic powder 7. The body 2 constitutes a support for the container 6, said container 6 being preferably in the form of a bucket. In these Figures 1 to 3, the compact 1 has a flattened circular shape more or less shell, but other flattened shapes are possible, for example a flattened square, rectangular or oval.

In FIGS. 1 to 3, a pivot connection 8 is implemented between the body 2, the cover 3 and the mirror 4. This makes it possible to fold down the cover 3 and the mirror 4 on the body 2, the powder compact 1 being then in a closed position illustrated in FIG. 1, according to which the mirror 4 covers the container 6 and is enclosed between the body 2 and the lid 3 inside the powder compact 1. The body 2 comprises on its internal face 2a an internal rim 9 of circular shape, illustrated in Figures 2 and 3, which defines the contour 10 of the container 6. In the closed position, the contour 11 of the mirror 4 engages partially inside this inner flange 9, which avoids exercising a pressure on the mirror 4. As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the lid 3 comprises on its inner face 3a a first housing area 12 of circular shape, defined by an outer edge 13. This first housing area 12 is configured to receive the mirror 4 when it is raba against the lid 3. For this, the depth of this first housing zone 12 substantially corresponds to the thickness of the mirror 4, as appears with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. Thus, the mirror 4 is housed in the lid 3 when the latter is folded against the body 2. The outer rim 13 of the lid 3 rests on the inner rim 9 of the body 2 and the contour 11 of the mirror 4 is slightly engaged in said inner rim 9, in the closed position. The mirror 4 comprises a claw 14, illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3, which snaps onto the outer rim 13 of the cover 3 when said mirror 4 is arranged in the first reception zone 12. Thus, the opening of the cover 3 by relative to the body 2 concomitantly allows the opening of the mirror 4 which is secured to said cover 3 through the claw 14.

As illustrated in FIG. 3, the lid 3 comprises on its inner face 3a a second housing zone 15 whose shape is adapted to that of the comb 5 and the dimensions are slightly greater than those of said comb 5 so as to allow its complete reception without hindering the proper positioning of the mirror 4 in the first housing area 12. The comb 5 has more or less a flattened rectangular shape as illustrated in Figure 3, which reduces its thickness and the depth of the second housing zone 15. The width of the second housing zone 15 may be slightly less than that of the comb 5 - width of the comb 5 including its bristles 16 which are deformable - which ensures a self-retention of the comb 5 blocked in the second housing zone 15 when the claw 14 is unclipped and the mirror 4 is disengaged from the lid 3.

As illustrated in Figures 2 and 3, the body 2 comprises on its inner face 2a a housing area 17 which is delimited by the inner flange 9, said housing area 17 being configured to receive the container 6. This container 6 is removable from the housing area 17 so as to allow its replacement once emptied of its powder 7, or to position another container comprising another cosmetic powder with different properties. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the container 6 comprises a notch 18 which facilitates its gripping with a finger for its clearance from the housing zone 17.

As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3, the diameters of the lid 3 and of the mirror 4 are smaller than that of the body 2, which reveals a slight peripheral edge 19 on the body 2 in which the pivot connection 8 is arranged. This improves the ergonomics of the powder compact 1 which can be maintained more properly in the palm of your hand. The peripheral edge 19 is delimited on its outer contour by an outer rim 20 and on its internal contour by the housing zone 17.

In FIG. 4, the powder compact 1 takes up the majority of the characteristics described above. The body 2 comprises a peripheral ring 21 and the container 6, the peripheral ring 21 constituting the aforementioned peripheral edge 19. Locking means (not shown) are arranged between the container 6 and the inner contour 22 of the peripheral ring 21, so as to allow the removal of the peripheral ring. For example, small tabs (not shown) on the inner contour 22 may be provided which snap into a circular groove 23 on the contour 24 of the container 6 when the latter is inserted into the housing zone 17. In addition, the pivot connection 8 is arranged between the container 6, the mirror 4 and the lid 3. Thus, it is possible to completely detach the peripheral ring 21, as shown in FIG. 4. This advantageously makes it possible to modify the body design 2 to customize it. This also makes it possible to provide different dimensions of the peripheral ring 21, in order to better adapt the body 2 to the palm of the owner of the powder compact 1. Preferably, the peripheral ring 21 comprises a reception zone (not shown) in which is housed the pivot connection 8 when snapping the container 6 on said peripheral ring 21.

The body 2 and the lid 3 are preferably made of a Zamak-type alloy, but other materials are conceivable such as polymeric materials or wood.

The foregoing detailed description of a particular embodiment of the invention is in no way limiting. On the contrary, it aims to remove any imprecision as to its scope. Thus, many variants can be envisaged within the scope of the invention, by changing the configuration between the components constituting the powder compact 1. For example, the pivot connection 8 could be arranged only between the mirror 4 and the lid 3 , said lid 3 being completely removable from the body 2 in the open position. Conversely, the pivot connection 8 could be arranged only between the mirror 4 and the body 2, the cover 3 being completely removable from the body 2 in the open position. However, the method of design of FIGS. 1 to 4 described above will be preferred, which makes it possible to maintain a permanent connection between the body 2, the cover 3 and the mirror 4 by means of the pivot connection 8 between these three elements.

It would also be possible to eliminate the first housing zone 12 on the lid 3 and a mirror 4 having a diameter identical to those of the outer rim 13 on the lid 3 and the inner rim 9 on the body 2. In this case, the mirror 4 would be sandwiched between the inner rim 9 and the outer rim 13 when the lid 3 is folded against the body 2.

Figures 1 to 4 show a powder compact 1 of circular shape. The characteristics of said powder compact 1 could also be implemented with a square, rectangular, oval or even any other polygonal shape.

Claims (12)

1. A compact (1) comprising a body (2) provided with a container (6) of powder (7), a cover (3) configured to be placed vis-à-vis the body in a closed position of covering the container or in an open container access position, a mirror (4) and a brush (5), the compact being configured to enclose the mirror between the body and the lid in the closed position, the lid comprising a housing area ( 15) configured to receive the brush during said closing, the compact being configured to allow the mirror to be released from the lid in the open position, so as to gain access to the housing area, characterized in that the lid (3) and the mirror (4) are of smaller dimensions than the body so as to leave a peripheral edge (19) on said body. 2. The compact (1) according to claim 1, wherein the cover (3) is configured to receive the mirror (4), said mirror being removable from the cover to access the housing area (15). 3. The compact (1) according to one of claims 1 or 2, wherein securing means (13, 14) are implemented between the cover (3) and the mirror (4), said means of subjection being removable. 4. The compact (1) according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a pivot connection (8) is arranged between the lid (3) and the body (2) so as to allow the lid to be folded over the container ( 6) or its release from it. 5. The compact (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a pivot connection (8) is arranged between the cover (3) and the mirror (4), so as to allow the folding of the mirror on the area housing (15) or its release therefrom. 6. The compact (1) according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein latching means (13, 14) are arranged between the mirror (4) and the cover (3) for snapping or unclipping said mirror vis- opposite the lid. 7. The compact (1) according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a pivot connection (8) is arranged between the mirror (4) and the body (2) so as to allow the folding of the mirror on the container ( 6) or its release from it. 8. The compact (1) according to one of claims 1 to 7, wherein brush holding means (5) are implemented in the housing area (15). 9. The compact (1) according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the body (2) and the lid (3) are made of an alloy of zinc, aluminum, magnesium and copper. 10. The compact (1) according to one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the brush (5) is flat and the housing area (15) has a depth slightly greater than the thickness of the brush. 11. The compact (1) according to one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the container (6) is removably mounted vis-à-vis a peripheral ring (21) of the body (2), means d latching being arranged between the container and the peripheral ring. 12. The compact (1) according to claim 11, wherein a pivot connection (8) being arranged between the cover (3), the mirror (4) and the container (6) so as to detach the peripheral ring (21). vis-à-vis said elements.