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

• Current Assignee: John J. Sweder
• Original Assignee: John J. Sweder
• Inventors: Sweder, John J.
• Primary Examiner(s): Wilson, John J.
• Assistant Examiner(s): Lynch, Michael
• Application Number:
  US07/248,992
• Time in Patent Office: 568 Days
• Field of Search: 132/286, 132/288, 224/276, 224/278, 40/593, 40/904
• US Class Current: 132/288
• CPC Class Codes: A45D 40/22 Casings characterised by a hinged cover
• CPC Class Codes: B60N 3/005 mounted on the steering wheel

Abstract

A make up compact is removably secured by cooperating VELCRO fasteners to a resilient U-shaped spring clip adapted for removable securement to a vehicle steering wheel. Electric lights may be provided adjacent the compact mirror for connection by an adaptor cord to the vehicle cigarette lighter socket. A ball and socket pivot connection may be utilized to secure the compact for adjustment relative to the resilient spring clip. A pair of spaced spring clips may be provided to inhibit movement of the compact relative to the steering wheel.

Claims

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.