Compact having an illuminator
OwnerYoshio Kondoinventor
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Abstract
An illuminated compact having an upper case provided with an illuminator and a mirror and a lower case accommodating a variety of cosmetics. When the upper and lower cases are opened, the illuminator is automatically turned on, thereby making it possible to make up the face even in a dark place. The illuminator is provided with means whereby light irradiates the entire face of the user. The illuminator is automatically turned off when the upper and lower cases are closed.
Claims2
An illuminated compact for use in applying cosmetics to a user's face, operable automatically on opening and closing the compact, said compact comprising a body formed of an upper case and a lower case, said upper case having an illuminating lamp, a reflecting means for collecting light emitted from said lamp, and a light transmittable element diffusing the collected light, said light transmittable element irradiating said light onto the face of the user, and said lower case having a place for accommodating one or more of a variety of cosmetics, said upper case having a removable cover and an automatic switch, a battery, and a manual switch placed therein, said manual switch comprising a cylinder rotatable by manually rotating a knob and having an insulating portion for interrupting an electrical current, and an electrode plate, one end of which is coupled to the battery and the other end of which is coupled to said rotatable cylinder.
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