# US 5,344,037 A · Case with articulated cover urged to open position

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- Number: US 5,344,037 A
- Document ID: US5344037A
- Status: Granted
- Kind: A
- Application number: 08/049,702
- Filed: 1993-04-20
- Granted: 1994-09-06
- Earliest claimed: 1992-05-15
- Assignees: Lir France
- Inventors: Bernard Favre
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US5344037A

## CPC

- A45D 33/34: Powder-puffs, e.g. with installed container
- A45C 13/34: Stays or supports for holding lids or covers open
- A45D 40/22: Casings characterised by a hinged cover
- A45D: HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT (wigs, toupees or the like A41G3/00, A41G5/00; hairdressers' chairs A47C1/04; hair cutting appliances, razors B26B); EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
- A45C: PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS

## Abstract

A case, particularly for cosmetic products, of the type comprising a base (1), a cover (2) articulated on an edge of the base (1), a catch (4, 5) for the cover (2) and the base (1) on the edge opposite the articulation (3), and a thumb piece (6) for freeing the catch (4, 5). A block (13) is elastically buttressed between the base (1) and the cover (2) and disposed so as to be prestressed during closing of the cover (2).

## Claims

### Claim 1

A case comprising a base (1), a cover (2) hinged on an edge of said base (1) at an articulation (3), catch means (4, 5) for latching the cover (2) and the base (1) on an edge opposite the articulation (3), a thumb piece (6) for freeing said catch means (4, 5), an elastically deformable block (13) buttressed between the base (1) and the cover (2) and disposed adjacent to and abutting the articulation so as to be prestressed during closing of the cover (2), and a platform (8) having an edge adjacent said articulation (3) of the cover (2) and the base (1), said adjacent edge being embedded in said block (13).

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

A case according to claim 1, wherein said block (13) is of rubber.

### Claim 3

A case comprising a base (1), a cover (2) hinged on an edge of said base (1) at an articulation (3), catch means (4, 5) for latching the cover (2) and the base (1) on an edge opposite the articulation (3), a thumb piece (6) for freeing said catch means (4, 5), and an elastically deformable block (13) buttressed between the base (1) and the cover (2) and disposed adjacent to and abutting the articulation so as to be prestressed during closing of the cover, said block (13) being of a single piece with the cover (2) to which said block (13) is connected by an elastically deformable curved arm (19).

### Claim 4 (depends on 3)

A case according to claim 3, wherein said block (13) is of rubber.