Multi-layered cosmetic case

Details Multi-layered cosmetic case Multi-layered cosmetic case

2001-12-19

2003-09-16

Robert, Eduardo C. (Department: 3732)

Toilet

Toilet kit

Powder box and applicator

C220S004270, C220S526000, C206S581000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06619297

ABSTRACT:

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
This application claims priority of Taiwan Patent Application No. 090202229, filed on Feb. 14, 2001.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates to a cosmetic case, more particularly to a multi-layered cosmetic case.
2. Description of the Related Art
Referring to
FIGS. 1 and 2
, a conventional multi-layered cosmetic case is shown to comprise a horizontal base
91
, a hollow pivot
92
disposed vertically on the base
91
proximate to an edge of the base
91
, a stack of trays
93
pivotally connected to the pivot
92
, and a top cover
94
. The trays
93
are used for storing cosmetic items. The top cover
94
is disposed to cover the trays
93
when the latter are stacked in alignment.
Since the trays
93
are not interconnected to each other by engaging members, the trays
93
move independently so that only one tray
93
can be moved and opened at a time, as best illustrated in FIG.
2
. Thus, the conventional multi-layered cosmetic case is inconvenient to use. Furthermore, the top cover
94
is easily misplaced.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Therefore, the main object of the present invention is to provide a multi-layered cosmetic case with a stack of trays that can be opened and closed simultaneously.
Accordingly, a multi-layered cosmetic case of the present invention comprises a frame unit and a stack of trays. The trays are mounted pivotally on the frame unit, and are turnable about a single axis to move between a closed position in which the trays are aligned with each other, and an open position in which the trays are out of alignment from each other. Each of the trays lags behind an adjacent one of the trays during turning movement of the trays, and has an open top with a top edge, a closed bottom, a first engaging member disposed at one of the top edge and the closed bottom, a slide rail disposed in the other one of the top edge and the closed bottom, and a second engaging member disposed adjacent to the slide rail. The first engaging member of each of the trays is slidable along the slide rail of the adjacent one of the trays for relative movement therebetween and subsequently engageable with the second engaging member of the adjacent one of the trays for subsequent simultaneous movement therebetween.


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