COSMETIC COMPACT AND COSMETIC COMPACT ASSEMBLY HAVING THE SAME

Abstract

A cosmetic compact includes a body, a cover pivotally connected to the body, a fastening member mounted to the cover, and a coupling member mounted to the body. The body includes a base including a base wall, a platform mounted to the base and including a platform wall, and a depression formed in a side surface of the base wall that is opposite to the cover. The cover includes a protrusion formed on a side surface of the cover that is opposite to the body. The depression of the body corresponds in both shape and size to the protrusion of the cover. The cover is pivotable between an open state and a closed state, such that when the cover is in the open state, the fastening member is distal from the coupling member, and when the cover is in the closed state, the fastening member is proximate to the coupling member.

Claims

1. A cosmetic compact, comprising: a body; and a cover pivotally connected to the body; wherein the body includes a depression formed in a side surface of the body that is opposite to the cover; wherein the cover includes a protrusion formed on a side surface of the cover that is opposite to the body; and wherein the depression of the body corresponds in both shape and size to the protrusion of the cover.

2. The cosmetic compact as claimed in claim 1, further comprising two coupling members mounted to the body and configured as a slot and a tail, respectively.

3. The cosmetic compact as claimed in claim 1, further comprising two coupling members mounted to the body and configured as a mortise and a tenon, respectively.

4. The cosmetic compact as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a coupling member mounted to the body and a fastening member mounted to the cover, wherein the cover is pivotable between an open state and a closed state, such that when the cover is in the open state, the fastening member is distal from the coupling member, and when the cover is in the closed state, the fastening member is proximate to the coupling member.

5. The cosmetic compact as claimed in claim 4, wherein the coupling member is configured as a magnet and the fastening member is configured as an iron sheet, such that when the cover is in the closed state, the fastening member is magnetically attracted by the coupling member so as to reliably fasten the cover to the body.

6. The cosmetic compact as claimed in claim 5, wherein: the body further includes a base and a platform mounted to the base; the base includes a base wall, and a base surrounding wall extending from a periphery of the base wall to the cover and including a section recessed to form a pivot portion; the depression is formed in a side surface of the base wall that is opposite to the cover; the platform includes a platform wall including a portion recessed to form a pivot groove, and a platform surrounding wall extending from the platform wall toward the base wall of the base and defining a body accommodating hole; and the cover further includes a cover wall, a cover surrounding wall extending from a periphery of the cover wall to the base surrounding wall of the base and defining a cover accommodating hole communicating with the body accommodating hole, and a pivot block extending from the cover wall and the cover surrounding wall through the pivot groove of the platform into the pivot portion of the base.

7. The cosmetic compact as claimed in claim 6, wherein the platform of the body further includes a supporting fin extending from the platform wall to the base wall of the base.

8. The cosmetic compact as claimed in claim 7, further comprising a pivot rod extending through the pivot portion of the base and the pivot block of the cover so as to allow the cover to pivot in relation to the body.

9. The cosmetic compact as claimed in claim 8, wherein: the base of the body further includes a coupling-member-embedded groove disposed for allowing the coupling member to be embedded therein; the cover further includes a fastening-member-embedded groove disposed for allowing the fastening member to be embedded therein; and the platform of the body further includes a coupling-member-retaining groove disposed for retaining the coupling member.

10. The cosmetic compact as claimed in claim 9, wherein the fastening member and the fastening-member-embedded groove are V-shaped.

11. The cosmetic compact as claimed in claim 10, wherein the coupling-member-embedded groove is molded inside the base surrounding wall of the base.

12. The cosmetic compact as claimed in claim 10, wherein the coupling-member-embedded groove is formed in a surface of the base surrounding wall of the base that is in contact with the cover.

13. A cosmetic compact assembly, comprising: a plurality of juxtaposed cosmetic compacts; wherein each of the cosmetic compacts includes a body, a cover pivotally connected to the body, and a coupling member mounted to the body; and wherein the coupling members of the cosmetic compacts connect with each other to form reliable connections among the cosmetic compacts.

14. The cosmetic compact assembly as claimed in claim 13, wherein: each of the cosmetic compacts includes two coupling members configured as two magnets; and the magnets of the cosmetic compacts magnetically attract each other so as to form reliable connections among the cosmetic compacts.

15. The cosmetic compact assembly as claimed in claim 13, wherein: each of the cosmetic compacts includes two coupling members configured as a slot and a tail, respectively; and the tail of one of the cosmetic compacts is slid into the slot of a corresponding one of the cosmetic compacts so as to form a reliable connection between the cosmetic compacts.

16. The cosmetic compact assembly as claimed in claim 13, wherein: each of the cosmetic compacts includes two coupling members configured as a mortise and a tenon, respectively; and the tenon of one of the cosmetic compacts engages the mortise of a corresponding one of the cosmetic compacts so as to form a reliable connection between the cosmetic compacts.

17. The cosmetic compact assembly as claimed in claim 13, wherein: the body of each of the cosmetic compacts includes a depression formed in a side surface of the body that is opposite to the cover; and the cover of each of the cosmetic compacts includes a protrusion formed on a side surface of the cover that is opposite to the body.

18. A cosmetic compact assembly, comprising: a plurality of vertically-stacked cosmetic compacts; wherein each of the cosmetic compacts includes a body and a cover pivotally connected to the body; wherein the body of each of the cosmetic compacts includes a depression formed in a side surface of the body that is opposite to the cover; wherein the cover of each of the cosmetic compacts includes a protrusion formed on a side surface of the cover that is opposite to the body; and wherein the protrusion of one of the cosmetic compacts engages the depression of a corresponding one of the cosmetic compacts.

19. The cosmetic compact assembly as claimed in claim 18, wherein the depressions of the cosmetic compacts correspond in both shape and size to the protrusions of the cosmetic compacts.

20. The cosmetic compact assembly as claimed in claim 19, wherein: each of the cosmetic compacts further includes a coupling member mounted to the body and a fastening member mounted to the cover; and the cover is pivotable between an open state and a closed state, such that when the cover is in the open state, the fastening member is distal from the coupling member, and when the cover is in the closed state, the fastening member is proximate to the coupling member.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] A more complete understanding of the present disclosure may be derived by referring to the detailed description and claims when considered in connection with the Figures, where like reference numbers refer to similar elements throughout the Figures, and:

[0028] FIG. 1 is a top exploded perspective view of a cosmetic compact in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0029] FIG. 2 is a bottom exploded perspective view of the cosmetic compact in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0030] FIG. 3A is a perspective view of the cosmetic compact when a cover of the cosmetic compact is in an open state;

[0031] FIG. 3B is a perspective view of the cosmetic compact when the cover is in a closed state;

[0032] FIG. 3C is a view similar to the view of FIG. 3A, but illustrates that a base of a body of the cosmetic compact includes a base surrounding wall, and a coupling-member-embedded groove molded inside the base surrounding wall;

[0033] FIG. 4 is a top view of the cosmetic compact in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0034] FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line I-I in FIG. 4;

[0035] FIG. 6 is a schematic view illustrating five cosmetic compacts assembled together to form a petal pattern;

[0036] FIG. 7 is a schematic view illustrating the cosmetic compacts assembled together in a sliding dovetail joint manner;

[0037] FIG. 8 is a schematic view illustrating the cosmetic compacts assembled together in a mortise and tenon joint manner;

[0038] FIG. 9 is a schematic view illustrating the cosmetic compacts vertically stacked; and

[0039] FIG. 10 is a schematic view illustrating various patterns that can be formed with the change of each of the cosmetic compacts in shape.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The following description of the present disclosure accompanies drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a cosmetic case of this specification, and illustrate embodiments of the disclosure, but the disclosure is not limited to the embodiments. In addition, the following embodiments can be properly integrated to complete another embodiment.

[0041] References to one embodiment, an embodiment, exemplary embodiment, some embodiments, other embodiments, another embodiment, etc. indicate that the embodiment(s) of the disclosure so described may include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes the particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Further, repeated use of the phrase in the embodiment does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, although it may.

[0042] In order to make the present disclosure completely comprehensible, detailed steps and structures are provided in the following description. Obviously, implementation of the present disclosure does not limit special details known by persons skilled in the art. In addition, known structures and steps are not described in detail, so as not to limit the present disclosure unnecessarily. Preferred embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below in detail. However, in addition to the detailed description, the present disclosure may also be widely implemented in other embodiments. The scope of the present disclosure is not limited to the detailed description, and is defined by the claims.

[0043] FIG. 1 is a top exploded perspective view of a cosmetic compact 8 in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, and FIG. 2 is a bottom exploded perspective view of the cosmetic compact 8 in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0044] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the cosmetic compact 8 comprises a body 1, a cover 2 pivotally connected to the body 1, a coupling member 3 mounted to the body 1, a fastening member 4 mounted to the cover 2, and a pivot rod 5 extending through the body 1 and the cover 2 so as to allow the cover 2 to pivot in relation to the body 1.

[0045] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 1, the body 1 includes a base 11 and a platform 12 mounted to the base 11. In some embodiments, the base 11 includes a base wall 111; a base surrounding wall 112 extending from a periphery of the base wall 111 to the cover 2 and including a section recessed to form a pivot portion 113; and a depression 114 formed in a side surface of the base wall 111 that is opposite to the cover 2.

[0046] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the platform 12 of the body 1 includes a platform wall 121 including a portion recessed to form a pivot groove 122; a platform surrounding wall 123 extending from the platform wall 121 toward the base wall 111 of the base 11 and defining a body accommodating hole 124; and a supporting fin 125 extending from the platform wall 121 to the base wall 111 of the base 11.

[0047] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the cover 2 includes a cover wall 21; a cover surrounding wall 22 extending from a periphery of the cover wall 21 to the base surrounding wall 112 of the base 11 and defining a cover accommodating hole 221 communicating with the body accommodating hole 124; a pivot block 23 extending from the cover wall 21 and the cover surrounding wall 22 through the pivot groove 122 of the platform 12 into the pivot portion 113 of the base 11; and a protrusion 24 formed on a side surface of the cover 2 that is opposite to the body 1.

[0048] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the depression 114 of the body 1 corresponds in both shape and size to the protrusion 24 of the cover 2.

[0049] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 2, the pivot rod 5 extends through the pivot portion 113 of the base 11 and the pivot block 23 of the cover 2 so as to allow the cover 2 to pivot in relation to the body 1.

[0050] FIG. 3A is a perspective view of the cosmetic compact 8 when the cover 2 is in an open state, and FIG. 3B is a perspective view of the cosmetic compact 8 when the cover 2 is in a closed state. In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B, when a user uses the cosmetic compact 8, the cover 2 is pivotable between the open state and the closed state, such that when the cover 2 is in the open state, the cover surrounding wall 22 of the cover 2 is distal from the base surrounding wall 112 of the body 1 and the fastening member 4 is distal from the coupling member 3, and when the cover 2 is in the closed state, the cover surrounding wall 22 of the cover 2 is in contact with the base surrounding wall 112 of the body 1 and the fastening member 4 is proximate to the coupling member 3.

[0051] In an exemplary embodiment, referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the cosmetic compact 8 further includes a fastening-member-embedded groove 25 formed in the cover 2 for allowing the fastening member 4 to be embedded therein. In the exemplary embodiment, the quantities of the fastening member 4, the depression 114, the protrusion 24 and the fastening-member-embedded groove 25 are each one.

[0052] In the exemplary embodiment, referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the cosmetic compact 8 comprises two spaced-apart coupling members 3 mounted between the base 11 and the platform 12 of the body 1, and mounted symmetrically and respectively at two opposite sides of the body 1. The base 11 further includes two spaced-apart coupling-member-embedded grooves 115 disposed symmetrically and respectively at two opposite sides of the base 11 and formed in the base surrounding wall 112 for allowing the coupling members 3 to be respectively embedded therein. The platform 12 further includes two spaced-apart coupling-member-retaining grooves 126 disposed symmetrically and respectively at two opposite sides of the platform 12 and formed in the platform wall 121 for respectively retaining the coupling members 3.

[0053] In the exemplary embodiment, the cosmetic compact 8 comprises two pivot rods 5 disposed for allowing the cover 2 to pivot in relation to the body 1. One of the pivot rods 5 extends from a side of the pivot portion 113 into a corresponding one side of the pivot block 23, and the other one of the pivot rods 5 extends from an opposite side of the pivot portion 113 into a corresponding one side of the pivot block 23.

[0054] In the exemplary embodiment, referring to FIG. 2, the fastening member 4 and the fastening-member-embedded groove 25 are V-shaped. In other embodiments, the shapes of the fastening member 4 and the fastening-member-embedded groove 25 may be varied.

[0055] In other embodiments, the quantities of the fastening member 4, the protrusion 24, the fastening-member-embedded groove 25, the coupling member 3, the depression 114, the coupling-member-embedded groove 115, and the coupling-member-retaining groove 126 may be varied. For example, in other embodiments, the cosmetic compact 8 may include two fastening members 4, two fastening-member-embedded grooves 25, only one coupling member 3 and only one coupling-member-embedded groove 115. (The same objective can be achieved when the coupling member 3 and the coupling-member-embedded groove 115 are V-shaped even if the cosmetic compact 8 includes only one coupling member 3 and only one coupling-member-embedded groove 115.)

[0056] In the exemplary embodiment, the body 1 and the cover 2 are made of polypropylene, while, in other embodiments, the materials of the body 1 and the cover 2 may be varied.

[0057] In other embodiments, the coupling-member-retaining groove 126 may be omitted since the coupling member 3 may be firmly embedded into the coupling-member-embedded groove 115 using other methods.

[0058] In the exemplary embodiment, referring to FIG. 2, the platform 12 includes two supporting fins 125 extending from the platform wall 121 to the base wall 111 of the base 11, and each of the supporting fins 125 is disposed for providing a supporting force to the platform wall 121.

[0059] In other embodiments, the quantity of the supporting fin 125 may be varied, while in yet other embodiments, the supporting fin 125 may be omitted altogether.

[0060] During an assembly operation of the cosmetic compact 8, in the exemplary embodiment, the coupling members 3 are first and respectively embedded into the coupling-member-embedded grooves 115, and the platform 12 is subsequently mounted to the base 11. With such arrangement, the coupling-member-retaining grooves 126 are respectively aligned with the coupling-member-embedded grooves 115, and thus the coupling-member-retaining grooves 126 respectively retain the coupling members 3. Subsequently, the fastening member 4 is embedded into the fastening-member-embedded groove 25 of the cover 2, and the pivot block 23 of the cover 2 is then mounted into the pivot portion 113 of the body 1. One of the pivot rods 5 extends from the side of the pivot portion 113 of the body 1 into the corresponding side of the pivot block 23 of the cover 2, and the other one of the pivot rods 5 extends from the opposite side of the pivot portion 113 of the body 1 into the other corresponding side of the pivot block 23 of the cover 2 to complete the assembly operation.

[0061] In the exemplary embodiment, referring to FIG. 3A, the coupling-member-embedded grooves 115 are formed in a surface of the base surrounding wall 112 of the base 11 that is in contact with the cover 2 when the cover 2 is in the closed state, so that the coupling members 3 are visible to the user when the cover 2 is in the open state.

[0062] In the exemplary embodiment, the coupling members 3 are configured as magnets and the fastening member is configured as an iron sheet, such that when the cover 2 is in the closed state, the fastening member 4 is in contact with the coupling members 3 and is magnetically attracted by the coupling members 3 so as to reliably fasten the cover 2 to the body 1.

[0063] FIG. 3C is a view similar to the view of FIG. 3A, but illustrates the base 11 of the body 1 of the cosmetic compact 8 includes the base surrounding wall 112, and the coupling-member-embedded grooves 115 molded inside the base surrounding wall 112. In other embodiments, referring to FIG. 3C, the coupling-member-embedded groove 115 may be molded inside the base surrounding wall 112 of the base 11, so that the coupling members 3 are not visible to the user when the cover 2 is in the open state. With such arrangement, when the cover 2 is in the closed state, the fastening member 4 is spaced apart from the coupling member 3.

[0064] In the exemplary embodiment, the cover 2 is transparent, so that the user can observe cosmetic powder contained in the cosmetic compact 8 without changing the state of the cover 2. In other embodiments, the cover 2 may not be transparent, and may be of a color that is the same as the color of the cosmetic powder, so that the user can still distinguish the color of the cosmetic powder when the cover 2 is in the closed state.

[0065] FIG. 4 is a top view of the cosmetic compact 8 in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, and FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line I-I in FIG. 4. In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 2, FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the body accommodating hole 124 of the body 1 combines with the cover accommodating hole 221 of the cover 2 to form an accommodating space 6. The cosmetic powder is accommodated in the accommodating space 6.

[0066] In the exemplary embodiment, the cosmetic compact 8 is water-drop-shaped, and in other embodiments, the cosmetic compact 8 may be formed in other polygonal shapes such as a triangular shape, a rectangular shape, a pentagonal shape and a hexagonal shape.

[0067] In the exemplary embodiment, the protrusion 24 and the depression 114 are shaped according to the shape of the cosmetic compact 8, such that the protrusion 24 and the depression 114 are water-drop-shaped. In other embodiments, the shapes of the protrusion 24 and the depression 114 may be different from the shape of the cosmetic compact 8.

[0068] FIG. 6 is a schematic view illustrating five cosmetic compacts 8 assembled together to form a petal pattern. In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 6, the user may assemble a plurality of cosmetic compacts 8 together to form a desired pattern for presenting an aesthetic feeling. Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 6, in some embodiments, the cosmetic compacts 8 are juxtaposed to form a cosmetic compact assembly 9; when the cosmetic compacts 8 are assembled together, the coupling members 3 of the cosmetic compacts 8 connect with each other to form reliable connections among the cosmetic compacts 8, so that the cosmetic compacts 8 are not easily disassembled. In the exemplary embodiment, when the cosmetic compacts 8 are assembled together, the coupling members 3 of the cosmetic compacts 8 magnetically attract each other so as to form reliable connections among the cosmetic compacts 8.

[0069] FIG. 7 is a schematic view illustrating the cosmetic compacts 8 assembled together in a sliding dovetail joint manner. Referring to FIG. 7, in another embodiment, the cosmetic compacts 8 are juxtaposed to form a cosmetic compact assembly 10. Referring to FIG. 7, each of the cosmetic compacts 8 includes two coupling members 3 configured as a slot and a tail, respectively. When the cosmetic compacts 8 are assembled together, the tail of one of the cosmetic compacts 8 is slid into the slot of an adjacent one of the cosmetic compacts 8 so as to form reliable connections among the cosmetic compacts 8, so that the cosmetic compacts 8 are not easily disassembled.

[0070] FIG. 8 is a schematic view illustrating the cosmetic compacts 8 assembled together in a mortise and tenon joint manner. Referring to FIG. 8, in still another embodiment, the cosmetic compacts 8 are juxtaposed to form a cosmetic compact assembly 11. Referring to FIG. 8, each of the cosmetic compacts 8 includes two coupling members 3 configured as a mortise and a tenon, respectively. When the cosmetic compacts 8 are assembled together, the tenon of one of the cosmetic compacts 8 engages the mortise of an adjacent one of the cosmetic compacts 8 so as to form reliable connections among the cosmetic compacts 8, so that the cosmetic compacts 8 are not easily disassembled.

[0071] FIG. 9 is a schematic view illustrating the cosmetic compacts 8 in a vertically stacked configuration. Referring to FIG. 9, in some embodiments, the user may vertically stack the cosmetic compacts 8 so as to reduce the occupied space for easy carrying. In the exemplary embodiment, the cosmetic compacts 8 are vertically stacked to form a cosmetic compact assembly 12. With such arrangement, referring to FIG. 1, FIG. 2 and FIG. 9, the protrusion 24 of one of the cosmetic compacts 8 engages the depression 114 of a corresponding one of the cosmetic compacts 8.

[0072] FIG. 10 is a schematic view illustrating various patterns that can be formed with the change in shape of each of the cosmetic compacts 8. For example, in some embodiments, a pattern can be formed with six hexagonal-shaped cosmetic compacts 8 and another pattern can be formed with six triangular-shaped cosmetic compacts 8.

[0073] In conclusion, with the disposition of the coupling member 3, the cosmetic compacts 8 can be assembled together for presenting a desired pattern. In addition, with the disposition of the depression 114 and the protrusion 24, the cosmetic compacts 8 can be vertically stacked to reduce occupied space. Therefore, the objective of the disclosure is achieved.

[0074] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a cosmetic compact that has an innovative structure. The cosmetic compact comprises a body and a cover pivotally connected to the body. In some embodiments, the body includes a depression formed in a side surface of the body that is opposite to the cover. In some embodiments, the cover includes a protrusion formed on a side surface of the cover that is opposite to the body. In some embodiments, the depression of the body corresponds in both shape and size to the protrusion of the cover.

[0075] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a cosmetic compact assembly that can allow a user to assemble a plurality of cosmetic compacts to form a desired pattern. The cosmetic compact assembly comprises a plurality of juxtaposed cosmetic compacts. In some embodiments, each of the cosmetic compacts includes a body, a cover pivotally connected to the body, and a coupling member mounted to the body. In some embodiments, the coupling members of the cosmetic compacts connect with each other to form reliable connections among the cosmetic compacts.

[0076] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a cosmetic compact assembly that can allow a user to vertically stack a plurality of cosmetic compacts for easy carrying. The cosmetic compact assembly comprises a plurality of vertically-stacked cosmetic compacts. In some embodiments, each of the cosmetic compacts includes a body and a cover pivotally connected to the body. In some embodiments, the body of each of the cosmetic compacts includes a depression formed in a side surface of the body that is opposite to the cover. In some embodiments, the cover of each of the cosmetic compacts includes a protrusion formed on a side surface of the cover that is opposite to the body. In some embodiments, the protrusion of one of the cosmetic compacts engages the depression of a corresponding one of the cosmetic compacts.

[0077] Although the present disclosure and its advantages have been described in detail, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions and alterations can be made herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as defined by the appended claims. For example, many of the processes discussed above can be implemented in different methodologies and replaced by other processes, or a combination thereof.

[0078] Moreover, the scope of the present application is not intended to be limited to the particular embodiments of the process, machine, manufacture, composition of matter, means, methods and steps described in the specification. As one of ordinary skill in the art will readily appreciate from the disclosure of the present disclosure, processes, machines, manufacture, compositions of matter, means, methods, or steps, presently existing or later to be developed, that perform substantially the same function or achieve substantially the same result as the corresponding embodiments described herein may be utilized according to the present disclosure. Accordingly, the appended claims are intended to include within their scope such processes, machines, manufacture, compositions of matter, means, methods, or steps.