| 摘要 |
<p>The present invention is a convenient-to-use cosmetic compact of increased stability, comprising a base, a cosmetic article carrier disposed within the base and a cap. With respect to the base, the cap is sometimes capable of translational movement and sometimes capable of rotational movement, but the cap can only perform one type of motion at a time. The type of movement that the cap may execute, depends on the relative orientation of the cap and base. There is one exception to this rule. There is exactly one orientation of the cap with respect to the base from which the user may execute either translation or rotation, but not both simultaneously. Translation of the cap with respect to the base causes translation of the cosmetic article carrier, either toward the bottom or toward the top of the base. In contrast, rotation of the cap with respect to the base does not affect the position of the cosmetic article carrier. Preferably, the cap is capable of rotating at least 180°. A selective rotation mechanism decouples translational motion of the cap from rotational motion of the cap. Thus, compound movement of the cap, with respect to the base, is not possible. Inadvertent movement of the carrier is eliminated, because when the device is in an orientation for use, translational movement of the carrier is prohibited. This feature creates greater stability during use. The device may be operated with one fluid motion by the user.</p> |
