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Make-up compact for mounting on a steering wheel

  • US 4,917,130 A
  • Filed: 09/26/1988
  • Issued: 04/17/1990
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/26/1988
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A make-up compact for mounting on a steering wheel, comprising:

  • a generally rectangular make-up case having a base with a plurality of compartments for reception of make-up and accessories;

    a generally rectangular cover mounted by a hinge on said base for movement between open and close positions;

    a mirror mounted on an interior surface of said cover for display in said open position;

    electric lighting means mounted adjacent said mirror on said interior surface of said cover;

    an adaptor plug for connecting said electric lighting means to a vehicle cigarette lighter socket;

    a first hook and loop type fastening strip on a back exterior surface of said cover;

    a mounting plate having opposed front and back surfaces;

    a second hook and loop type fastening strip on said front surface of said mounting plate for engagement with said first fastening strip;

    a U-shaped spring clip formed from a strip of resilient material configured in a closed curve having no free end edges, said clip dimensioned for frictional engagement with a vehicle steering wheel; and

    a ball and socket pivot mechanism adjustably securing said mounting plate to said spring clip, whereby said make-up case is mounted for compound angular adjustment, and is selectively detachable from said mounting plate to allow convenient transportation.

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