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Abstract

The invention in one embodiment relates to a case suitable for packaging a cosmetic product comprising: a lid optionally including a mirror, said lid being fitted with a first hinge element, a bottom optionally having an inner frame integral therewith, said lid and bottom forming a cavity intended to contain the cosmetic product or a trough containing the cosmetic product, the bottom being fitted with a second hinge element such that a hinge means is formed by engagement of the first and second hinge elements so as to allow rotation of the lid relative to the bottom along an axis of rotation, a fastening means for fastening and unfastening the lid relative to the bottom, wherein the case is capable of automatic opening in such a way that the lid opens automatically when force is exerted on the fastening means, and further wherein the hinge is formed by two half-hinges aligned along an axis of rotation, said half hinges including (i) a right-hand half-hinge D including two hinge half-portions D1 and D2 which engage, and (ii) a left-hand half-hinge G, including two hinge half-portions G1 and G2 which engage, the hinge half-portions D1 and G1 being integral with the lid and the hinge half-portions D2 and G2 being integral with the bottom. Other cases and processes of manufacturing are also disclosed herein.

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First Claim