US1777543A - Compact or container with holder - Google Patents

Description

C. E. BASHE ET AL.

COMPACT 0R CONTAINER WITH HOLDER Patented Oct. 7, 1930` a narran STATES PATENTQOFFICE y y` canna. BAsIIE AND nuGnNn r. ONEILL, or 'IvIINNIiieiroLIs,v MINNESOTA coIvII'Ac'I on coNrAINEaWI'rH Honiara Application filed November 2 6, 19278, Serial No. 321,913. Renewed `October 7,19229.

rllhis inventio-nrelates to a container such as a compact, compact holder orr similar container now commonly used and sometimes referred to as vanities. Such containers have 15 heretofore commonly been carried in purses or hand bags Vand in the pocket of the user. It is desirable at times to have such a container readily accessible when thel user isnot provided with a pocket, purse or hand bag. I l l0 lt is an object of this inVentio-n,therefore, to provide such a container with means which are substantially flat and extending substan# tially parallel to one side of the container for securingthe container to a strip ofrmaterial such as a garter, belt or lingerie strap.

lt `is a further object of the invention to provide such a ,container having resilient attaching means carried thereon by which it can be readily attached'to and detached from a one hand@ A It is specifically an object of the invention to provide such a container having a4 holding means either secured tothe container or. in which thecontainer is carried, which holding means comprises a resilient member extending substantially parallel to the side of the container and adapted to embrace' a strip of material suchas a garter, belt `or lingerie strap whereby the containercan `be readily l attached to and removed fromsaid strap.

yThese and other objectsand advantages `of the invention will be fully set forth in the fol r lowing description vmade in connection with theV accompanying drawings, inV which like reference characters refer to 'similar parte throughout the several views, and in which A Fig. 1 is aview in front elevation of al compact having one form of holding means se-. cured thereto; f i Y 1 t Fig. 2 isanl edge view of the device shown in Fig. 1; r y Fig. 3 is a View in front elevation olfV a modiV fied form of holding means for the compact or container shown. H n

Fig. l is an edge View of the device shown inFigL3; l f Fig. 5 is a front view of a compact and 50 holding means showing the same attached to garter or strip of material, preferably with a portion of terial; p.

Fig. 6 is an edge view of the device shownin Fig. 5; i A i Fig. 7 is aview in front elevation of a com- `55 pactholder or casehaving a holding means;

. Fig. 8 is an edge view of the device shown r inFig. 7; i 1

Fig. 9 is a plan v iew of a further modiiication; i v

Fig. 10 is a view in side elevation of the device'shown in Fig.` 9, and

Fig. 11 is a vertical section taken on line 11-11 of Fig. 9 as indicated by the arrows and Vshown in enlarged scale.

Referring vto the drawings, in Figs. land 2, a container 10` is shown. such as 4constitutes a common form of compact, which container comprises separable portions 10ia and 10b, hingedtogether at one edge by the hinge 11 70 and held together by a suitable clasp, the operating means for which is. shown as 10@ A thin plate 12 is secured* at one edge of section 10a having small upstanding apertured` lugs 12? thereon. A wire or rod 13 is provid- 75 ed, whichwill be quit-e small in cross section and the same is intermediatelybent to form a substantially U shaped portion 13a which portion is disposed at one side ofthe container 10 and substantially in contact with said side 80 of said container, same also extending substantially` centrally Vor lsymmetrically with said side. The wire or rod 13 has an end portion13b bent substantially at a right angle andV extending through' the apertures in lugs S5 12a so as to be journaled therein,f said end extending some distance beyond one lug 12" and having a slightly turned or bent terminal 13. `The other end of the wire or rod 13 is bent around the projecting end 13b as shown 90 at 143d and is then bent into a substantially closed section l13e extending outwardly from plate 12, said section-'being shown as rectangular in form and the terminal end of said portion 13e being disposed substantially in linewith the end portion 13b. A small torsion spring 14 is disposed about theend portion` 13? between the lugs 12a, the same a garter or other stripV of ma having one end 14 bent about one side of the 100 U shaped portion of 13a and having its other end secured in one o the lugs 12a.

With the described construction, the U shaped portion 18a is resiliently held against the side of the compact by the spring 14 and the same can readily be swung away from the side of the compact by pressing on portion 13e, which constitutes a small hand or inger operative portion, said portion being pushed toward the side of the compact opposite that Y on which U shaped portion Vis disposed. When the portion 13e is released, the spring 14 again move-s the portion la'against the side of theY compact. When it is desired to use the compact or container shown in Fig. 1, the operator will hold the same in one hand andpress the portion 13E with one finger, such 'as the fore finger. Portion 113a lwill then be moved away from the side of the container and the compact canbe quickly attached to a garter,a belt or lingerie strap worn by the operator by positioningl the container with the strap between theportion 13a and the container. When portionl?)e is released the container will thus be firmly held on the said strip of material. The container can be quickly positioned on the belt, garter or lingerie strap by using only one hand and the same can readily be lremoved when.y it is desired to use the compact. The compact is thusconveniently disposed on the person ot the user and in a position where it 'is always readily accessible. The compact being small and flat causes no discomfort to the wearer.

`In Figs. 3 and 4, a holder 15 is shownin which the compact may be carried, said holder being adapted to befattached to a strip of material, such as ay belt, garter or lingerie strap. Vhile the holder might be variously made, in the embodiment of the invention illustrated, the same is shown. as being made of a wire or' rod having a portionla of slightlyi'curved form extending across one side of the compacter container 10 Aalready described. The portion `15a has ,extending from its ends looped portions .15br disposed in planes vsubstantiallyV at right angles to' that of 15a in-which are disposed at opposite edges ofcontainer 16 and at 'either'side of a diame-k ter thereof. Portions lcjextend fromV the other ends of the loops 15b at the same side of the container as portion 15*I and are bent at right angles to extend in slightly converging relationaround one 'edge of the container at the portions designated 15d.. Theportionsld are connected to portions 15e at the opposite side of the container from portions 15a and 15C, which extend across the container in slightly converging relation and substantially in contact therewith. The portions 15e extend across'the greater part of the con-` tainer at one side thereof and then sharply and reversely bent to form portions 15Vf,the same being substantially inthe same plane as intermediate parts of portions 15 at their central portions but slightly spaced therefrom at both ends. Portions 15f are provided with circular curved terminals 15g. It will be noted that the holder is disposed with its parts symmetrically about the axis of the container, which extends midway between parts 15, 15e and 15C, as well as parts 15b, which axis substantially bisects portion 15a. y

In operation the holder 15 will be engaged with a strip of material, such as a garter, belt or lingerie strap by disposingthe holder with the portions V`15f and 15c at opposite sides of said strip. yThe holder will thus be firmly clamped on the strip and the compact 16 can be pushed into the holder between portions 15e and the parts at the opposite side of the container, it being understood thatthe parts of the holder 15 are made of resilient material. The compact is thus irmly and resiliently held in the holder which itself is firmly and resiliently held on the strip of material.

Nhen' it is desired to use the compact, the op` erator merely reaches to the position where it is disposed and withdraws it from holder 15, which withdrawal can readily be made with one hand. When the operatoris nished using the container it can again be quickly reportions 17b are reversely bent to form the U shaped portions 17d extending substantially parallel to portions'l". The container 18 has secured to one side a strip 20 of bowed shape thus forming a channel between the same and the side of the said container. The sides of the strip 2O converge toward one side of the container so that the channel extending therethrough is oftape'red form. The member120 is engaged over Vthe portion 17d and will firmly secure the container to the portion 17d, the sides of which are resiliently movable toward each other.

In operation the holder" 17 will be engaged on a strip of material, such as a garter, belt or lingerie strap, the strip being movable between portions 17a and 17b from the side adjacent the terminal 17C. With the holder engaged on the strip the compact can readily be pressed on the holder by merely pushing the portion 20 over the portion 171i and can also be readily removed.

It may be desired to have a container in which other material as well as a compact may be carried and vin Figs. 7 and 8 a cony p having a rodded endand reversely bent tobe made of leather orV similar material and comprises side pieces stitched together atA their adjacent sides by stitching 22, saidside pieces being of semicircular shape at one end and rectangularat the-other. One of the side pieces is continued to `form a semicircular iiap 21a provided with a snap button fastener 23 having a complemental part :on the side which it overlaps. The-vcasingican `thus be opened by dis-engagingthe snap 23 andlifting the `flap 21a. The casing is constructed and arrangedto `receive a compact24, a lip stick v25', and powder putt 26 or such similar articles'` as'desired. A plate 27 is provided having a rectangular portion provided with a series of perforations about'the edge by whichit may be attached topone sident casing by `stitching such as shown in 23.v The other end of plate 27 is 'formed as a narrow bill 27 ward the rectangular portion of the plate and then slightly away from the plate at its terminal to form a resilientclasp. The casing 21 having thereon theresilient clasp or holder 27 can be readily' attachedto a strip of masaid strip and the casing can thus readily be container.

attached`to and detached `from a belt, garter or lingerie strap. The casing contents can thus be easily, conveniently and comfortably carried'by the user and the same will always be readily accessible and easily removed for use and as easily replaced. v `V In Figs. 9 to 11 a urthermodiiication is shown comprising a device adapted to be readily attached to a compact, purse or other This device can be attached by soldering, welding or by sewing where the container is made of leather or fabric material. The `device comprises a plate 30 of general rectangular form having a substantially semi-cylindrical transversely extending portion 30a adjacent its upper edge and having a longitudinally extending raised or bulged portion 3()b extending from the portion 30al to the upper edge of said plate. The portion 30a has at each side of a longitudinally central line of the plate and spaced equally therefrom a pair of slots which'receive the downwardly turned substantially semi-cylindrical lugs 31a of a clasp plate 31. A pivot pin 32 extends through the lugs 31a withinthe portion 3()a thus hinging plates 30 and 31 together. The plate 31 has its lower edge bent substantially at a right angle .and its terminal-edge further bent inwardly substantially at a right angle to form a rounded or beaded terminal 31h. Sai-d'plate also has a pair of loops 31C struck inwardly therefrom and spaced lengthwise of said plate, which loops areadapted to sli'dably receive one end of a rear spring 33. The spring 33 Vextends through an opening 30in plate 30 beneath thepivot pin 32 .and has its upper end dis- 1 leased.

terial by merely engaging the'blll 27a over posed within the bulged portion 30h. Plate .31has a. substantially semi-circular projection 31j at its `upper end forming a linger piece. 'In practice the plate'30 will be connected to a layer of material 34: which may be one Vside of a metalliccompachin which caseV .said plate will be soldered or welded in place,l its inner surface engaging the surface of the` member 34 except at theportions 30a `and 30h.

It the material 34 should be leather or a fabric material, the plate 30v will be provided with holes and .sewed onto such material.

l/Vhen the device is thus attachedit forms a j clasp adapted to kattach the container toa strip otfabric or other material and the compact or container could be attached to a garter, belt, lingerie strap or other vpart of the clothing. pressed and `this would raise the terminal edge 311 of the plate 31, spring 33 normally tending to urge terminal portion 31b against plate 30. The strip of material or other por-p.

tion of material to which the container was to be attached would then be placed between the edge 31b and plate 30 and portion 31d re- The material would thus be firmly engaged between terminal edge v31h and plate 30 due tothe tension1 in spring 33 andthe container held rmly in place; The plate 30A and attached parts thus forms a simple and convenient attachment which could be ap` `plied tol practically all compacts, compact holders, purses, or similar containers.

The portion 31d-P'would be de-V From the above `description it is seen that applicant has provideda very simple,eih cient and highly useful device for carrying a compact or other container on the clothing in a position where it is at all times accessible. As stated, the container is arranged to be carried uponv a belt, garter, lingerie strap, or in fact upon any part oa garment which can be clasped between fiat holders. The containers are usually of small thickness and comparatively fiat sothat no discomfort or obj ectionableappearance iscaused by the-same being Vworn on the clothing; The'device has been amply demonstrated in actual practice and found to be very successful and efficient.

It will, of course, be understood that val or rod bent intorU shapeand extending substantially parallel to one side of `said container, one end of said wire'or rod being bent substantially at a right angle, means on said container in which said end is journaled to forma pivot' for said Uv shaped portion as it swings toward and from said container, the other end of` said wire or'ro'd being bent to form a handle means for swinging said U shapedfportion and'. a spring disposed about said firstY mentioned end portion for'holding said U shaped portion against the side of i said container.

2. A compact structure having in combination,a substantially cylindrical container having substantially flat sides, a substantially U shaped member extending across one side of said containersubstantially centrally of said side, resilient means holding said member against theV side of saidcontainer and substantially in contact therewith and means for moving'said member awa;7 vfrom the side of said container whereby'said container may be attached to and carried ona strap or strip of material. i I f i A compact structure having in combination, a comparatively flat container, a wire orrod havinga U shaped Vportion disposed at oneside of` said container and extending substantially in contact therewith, said wire or rod having one end bent substantially at a rightl angle', spaced means secured to the edge of said container in which said end is jour-A naled, the other end of said wireV or rod being bent to extend about said'iirstmentioned end portion and being bent to form a closed ligure extending oppositely -to said U shaped portion and constituting a' handle for moving said U shaped portion away from said container and a torsion `spring disposed about said first mentioned end portion holding said U shaped portion against said container.

4. A holding means for a compact having in combination, a member ,adapted to be attached to said compact 'or compact holder, a member adapted to extend substantially parallel to the surface of said compact and being pivoted to said first mentioned compact, resilient means urging'said last mentioned member toward and into Contact rwith said compact `and a` finger operated means for moving said last mentioned member away from' compact to engage the same with a piece of material for supporting said compact thereon.

5. A compact comprising a cylindrical casing having substantially iat parallel faces, a holder secured to said compact andhaving means comprising spaced wires connected by a bight extending across one side of said compact centrally thereof, means secured to the periphery of said compact urging said means into engagementvwith said face, and a linger piece projecting from sad perphery for movino' said means away from said face.

6. yA compactk structure having in combination, a container having substantially flat and substantially parallel sides, a member extending transversely of one side of said container centrallyof said side and; substantially parallel ywith said side', said memberl extending a substantial distance across said side, resilient means urging said member toward and into contact with said side and a finger operated means for moving saidmember away from said container so that astrip of material may be disposed between saidvside and said member, and said member allowed to press the same against said side.

7. A compact having in combination a container having substantially flat and substantially parallel sides, said Container being of comparatively small thickness and comprising hinged sections divided along a plane extending between said sides and adapted to be opened, a member extending transversely of one side of said container centrally of said side and substantially parallel with said side, said member extending a substantial distance across said sidel and being resiliently urged toward and into Contact with said side so that a strip of material disposed between said side and said member will be gripped between said side and member and said compact will be supported on said strip. y

In testimony whereof Y we affix our signatures. 5

ACARL E. BASHE.

EUGENE F. ONEILL.

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