Vanity case

A vanity case comprising:

• a receptable member molded of synthetic resin material for containing a cosmetic material;
• a cover member molded of synthetic resin material;
• said receptable and cover members being hinged together at respective rear ends thereof;
• said cover member having formed therein a cavity extending rearwardly from a front end of said cover member;
• a first latching protrusion integrally molded with said receptable member;
• a second latching protrusion integrally molded with said cover member;
• said first and second latching protrusions being engaged with each other by snap action when said receptable member is closed by said cover member, thereby maintaining said cover member in a closed position with respect to said receptacle member;
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• a slider element having an inner end portion and an outer end portion, said inner end portion being slidably received in said cavity, said outer end portion being positioned closely adjacent the front end of said receptacle member in said closed position of said cover member, said slider element having an outer end surface aligned with a front surface of said cover member when said cover member is in said closed position, and said outer end portion of said slider element including means for, upon inward movement of said slider element, forcing said receptable member away from said cover member and releasing engagement between said first and second latching protrusions, thereby moving said cover member to an open position.