Kohler Company

Sussex Plastics Inc.

Michael M Kecman

Alan D Bengtson

Donald P Freier

Renee M Hytry

Jack W Steffen

The present invention relates to a case, particularly a compact, for storing a cosmetic or other colored substance. The case includes a container for holding the cosmetic and a lid pivotally secured to one side of the container by a hinge. The improvement comprises a window provided in the container through which the cosmetic can be viewed when the case is in a closed position. This permits a makeup mirror or other visual obstruction to be located between the cosmetic and the innerside of the lid. In a preferred form of the invention, the window is an aperture in the flat bottom surface of the container, and the makeup is stored in a transparent pan that overlies or fits into the aperture. Viewing the makeup when the case or compact is closed is advantageous because less display space is necessary to adequately show the makeup case and the packaging required to display the compact is reduced.

Compact having a window

Handle

A handle assembly includes an open-ended sleeve connectable to a valve stem by a screw inserted and removed through the open end. A removable thimble has a lateral opening which aligns with a lateral opening in the sleeve. A handle member is held intact to the thimble and sleeve by an internal threaded connection. In one embodiment, the internal connection is provided by threads of two handle members and the thimble. In another embodiment, a screw extends from one handle member for connection with the other with the head housed in a cavity which is covered by a cap. The handle assembly can also be provided with decorative rings positioned between the handle members and the thimble. In a preferred embodiment, the threaded engagement with the thimble is afforded by a first cross member inside the thimble and a second cross member represented by a handle member covering the thimble opening.

Handle assembly or the like

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Milwaukee, WI, United States of America

Michael M Kecman