A release system for releasably securing a container in a closed position is provided. The release system is integrally formed with a container component that is to be applied to a container. The container component is formed with the release system in a first position, which is later moved to a sec
A release system for releasably securing a container in a closed position is provided. The release system is integrally formed with a container component that is to be applied to a container. The container component is formed with the release system in a first position, which is later moved to a second position.
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What is claimed is: 1. A cosmetic compact comprising: a container movable between a closed position and an opened position; a deck supported at the container and defining at least one cavity for supporting a cosmetic article, the deck including a sidewall, a flange extending outwardly from an upper
What is claimed is: 1. A cosmetic compact comprising: a container movable between a closed position and an opened position; a deck supported at the container and defining at least one cavity for supporting a cosmetic article, the deck including a sidewall, a flange extending outwardly from an upper end of the sidewall and a retaining mechanism; and a release system integral with the deck and configured to selectively retain the container in the closed position, the release system comprising: a user interface coupled to the sidewall under the flange and rotatable about a substantially vertical axis between a first position and a second position; a first linking member positioned between the user interface and the sidewall, the first linking member having a first end that is integral with the sidewall and a second end that is integral with a first lateral side of the user interface; and a second linking member positioned between the user interface and the sidewall, the second linking member having a first end and a second end, the first end being a free end that is configured to be positioned proximate to the sidewall when the user interface is in the second position, the second end being integral with a second lateral side of the user interface that is opposite to the first lateral side, wherein a user actuates the release system by depressing the user interface while in the second position, wherein the retaining mechanism is engageable with the second linking member to assist in retaining the release system in the second position. 2. The cosmetic compact of claim 1, wherein the retaining mechanism is a tab configured to engage the second linking member in a snap-fit manner. 3. The cosmetic compact of claim 1, wherein the container comprises a cover and a base, the deck being supported at the base. 4. The cosmetic compact of claim 3, wherein the cover is pivotally coupled to the base. 5. The cosmetic compact of claim 3, wherein the cover and the base cooperate to define a substantially circular cosmetic compact. 6. The cosmetic compact of claim 3, wherein the base comprises a cutout in a front portion of the base that is receives the user interface. 7. The cosmetic compact of claim 3, wherein one of the cover and the release system comprises a projection and the other of the cover and the release system comprises an aperture configured to releasably engage the projection for retaining the container in the closed position. 8. The cosmetic compact of claim 7, wherein the cover comprises the projection and the release system comprises the aperture. 9. The cosmetic compact of claim 8, wherein the aperture is provided at a backside of the user interface and is defined by a back surface of the user interface, a pair of spaced apart sidewalls and a rear wall. 10. The cosmetic compact of claim 1, wherein the at least one cavity comprises a cavity defined by a cylindrical sidewall, the cylindrical sidewall being concentrically aligned with a longitudinal axis of the container, the longitudinal axis of the container being substantially parallel to the vertical axis about which the user interface rotates. 11. The cosmetic compact of claim 10, wherein the cylindrical sidewall has a cross section that is substantially circular in shape. 12. The cosmetic compact of claim 1, wherein the release system is configured to be formed in the first position and later moved to the second position. 13. The cosmetic compact of claim 12, wherein the first position is angularly offset from the second position a distance that is between approximately 5 degrees and approximately 90 degrees. 14. The cosmetic compact of claim 12, wherein the deck is a separate component from the container and the release system is rotated to the second position before the deck is supported by the container. 15. The cosmetic compact of claim 12, wherein the release system is configured to remain within a horizontal plane while rotating between the first position and the second position, the horizontal plane being substantially perpendicular to the vertical axis. 16. The cosmetic compact of claim 1, wherein the flange defines a cutout configured to receive the user interface when the release system is in the second position. 17. The cosmetic compact of claim 16, wherein the user interface is a substantially rectangular member having a top edge configured to be received by the cutout. 18. The cosmetic compact of claim 1, further comprising a cosmetic substance contained within the cavity. 19. The cosmetic compact of claim 1,wherein the release system is integrally molded with the deck to provide a one-piece unitary body. 20. The cosmetic compact of claim 1, wherein the user interface is a push-button configured to be depressed inward relative to the container by the user before moving the container between the closed position and the opened position. 21. The cosmetic compact of claim 1, wherein the user interface has an outer contour that is substantially continuous with an outer contour of the container when in the second position.
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Gueret Jean-Louis (Paris FRX), Casing, such as a make-up compact, comprising a simplified closing device.
Nikolaus Carol J. ; Davis Lawrence G. ; Rowland ; III James Rudolph ; Thalheimer James J. ; Everson Keith S. ; Katz Michael G., Hermetically sealed cosmetic compact case.
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