US1714732A - Bracelet-vanity case - Google Patents

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INVENTOR y 8, 1929. 1.. M. SCHNEIDER BRACELET VANITY CASE Filed May 23, 1928 Patented May 28, 1929.

LAURA M. SCHNEIDER, OF NEW YORK, NZ.

Application filed May 23,

The object of my invention is to provide a suitable construction of vanity case which can be Worn as a bracelet. This means, of

course, that it must be capable of ornamentation and adapted to various designs. It

should also be capable. of providing for a number of. different cosmetics, such as, pow-' der, rouge, lip stick and mirror. In the past it has been proposed to embody such conveniences in a single case provided with a wrist band. Such constructions, however,

so far as I know, have been very cumbersome and incapable of incorporation into an attractive bracelet.

I propose to form the case in a plurality of parts which are hinged together and provided with a'suitable wrist band. Each of these parts is large enoughto accommodate a single convenience and yet maybe small enough to be embodied in an attractive design. I

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing a bracelet embodying my invent-ion applied to a wrist.

Fig. 2 is an enlarged plan View showing the articulated vanity case embodying my invention.

Fig. 3 is an edge view showing a modified form of the construction with a wrist band.

Fig. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of one of the parts of the case with the cover partly raised.

In the form shown the case consists of three sections 5, 6 and 7 which are hinged together and provided with a wrist band 8 ofsuitable character. The hinged joints 9 and 1 0 are preferably" somewhat loose so as to permit the various sections to articulate readily and adapt themselves comfortably to the wrist. Preferably the proportions are such that the sections 5, 6 and 7 cover somewhat less than half the wrist as indicated in Fi 1.

EacIi section of the case consists of a body 4 and a hinged cover suitably constructed to hold the desired material. In Fig. 2 the left hand compartment or section 5 has a, body part 11 with a cover 12 hinged at 13 on one edge preferably so that the cover will open 5 away from the right hand and thus facilitate access to the compartment. The section 7 is also preferably constructed in the same manner with a hinge 13 which permits this compartment to open toward the left. The

central compartment 6 has a receptacle or cup-like portion 14 constituting the body BRACELET-VANITY CASE.

1928. Serial No. 280,071.

In the form shown in Fig. 3 the sections or compartments 20, 21 and 22 are con nected by a flexible strap or wrist band 23 having a fastening buckle 24. In this case the'hinged action is provided by the strap itself which passes through loops, such as, 25 and 26, at the ends of the various sections of the case.

From the foregoing it will be seen that this construction provides all the conveniences of the usual larger vanity cases, such as are carried in hand bags, and at the same time it can be made in various attractive designs suitable for ornamental display. Furthermore, such a case is much. more convenient to use since it is ever present and therefore unlikely to be mislaid. It is also possible to use such a device much more conveniently and without attracting attention.

The provision of the mirror opening away from the wearer is also a substantial improvement over any construction with which I am familiar in that it can be instantly raised into a convenientposition for use without removing the case from the wrist or requiring awkward movements of the arm. F

I claim:

1. An articulated bracelet vanity case comprising a'number of compartments hinged 1 together in a row and provided with a wrist band each compartment having a body and a cover hinged thereto and movable independently of the others. A

2. A bracelet vanity case comprising a number of individual compartment members loosely hinged together and each having its own hinged cover and a wrist band for connecting ends of the individual compartments.

3. A bracelet vanity case comprising a number of individual compartment members hinged together and each having its own hinged cover and a wrist band connecting the ends of the compartments one compartment having its cover hinged on an -axis at right angles to the band and having a mirror within the cover opening outwardly in a direction parallel to the plane of the bracelet when in use.

4. A bracelet vanity case comprising a band and a number of individual compartment members hinged together and to the band respectively and each having its own hinged cover at least one of the compartments having its cover hinged parallel to the band and opening toward the left when in use. v

5. A bracelet vanity case comprising a number of individual compartment members loosely hinged together and each having its own hinged cover and a wrist band connectlng sald compartments, one-compartment havmg its cover hinged von an ax s at right angles to the band and having a mirror within the cover and another compartment having its cover hinged along one edge parallel to the band' 6.'A bracelet vanity case comprising a number of individual compartment mem ing approximately one-half the length of the bracelet so that they cover the back of the wrist. v

LAURA M. v SCHNEIDER.

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