Cosmetic package with stacked rotatable trays

Abstract

A cosmetic package has matching shallow trays of cosmetics individually coupled closely one above the other to an upstanding cylindrical post for relative rotation of the trays about the post axis in planes normal to the axis. A rectangular solid block forms a stable base that provides support for the post and for a cosmetic applicator receptable alongside which the trays are disposed when they have an aligned mutually stacked relation overlying the base. The base also supports a removable cover enclosing the tray stack, the post and the receptacle with applicators. The tray coupling to the post permits removal of any selected tray from the package for replacement or replenishment merely by displacing the tray a given angular distance from its aligned mutually stacked relation overlying the base. Such coupling is by way of a partially cylindrical cut-out in the rim of the tray, the cut-out being open along the height of the outer edge of the rim to permit lateral ingress and egress of the post. A snap-fit is obtained when the breadth of the outer edge opening is smaller than the post diameter and the tray material is resilient. A keyed-fit is obtained when the opening breadth is even smaller and opposed parallel flats are provided on the post surface with a spacing keyed to the opening breadth. The angular orientation of the flats about the post axis determines the angular position required of a tray to permit its removal for replacement or replenishment.

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