Compact mirror

Abstract

A compact mirror device comprises a casing in which a flat mirror drawer, comprising a mirror, is fully or partially enclosed, a co-operating means on the mirror drawer and casing to enable slidable movement of the mirror drawer relative to the casing to expose the mirror to view, such co-operating means also preventing complete detachment of the mirror drawer from the casing. Magnets of opposing poles situated on both the mirror drawer and the casing securably hold the mirror drawer in a closed position relative to the casing.

1 . A compact mirror device comprising:
 a) a casing in which a flat mirror drawer, comprising a mirror, is enclosed;   b) co-operating means on the mirror drawer and casing to enable slidable movement of the mirror drawer relative to the casing to expose the mirror to view, such co-operating means also preventing complete detachment of the mirror drawer from the casing; and   c) opposing pole magnets situated on both the mirror drawer and the casing to securably hold the mirror drawer in a closed position relative to the casing.   
     
     
         2 . The device according to  claim 1  wherein the casing defines an upper cover over the mirror drawer. 
     
     
         3 . The device according to  claim 1  in which the casing fully encloses the mirror drawer. 
     
     
         4 . The device according to  claim 1  in which the casing partially encloses the mirror drawer. 
     
     
         5 . The device according to  claim 1  wherein the casing defines an enclosed housing into which the mirror drawer removable fits, said housing having an opening at one end to permit withdrawal of the mirror drawer. 
     
     
         6 . The device according to  claim 1  which is substantially flat and rectangular in shape. 
     
     
         7 . The device according to  claim 1  wherein the casing is an integral one piece receptacle into which the mirror drawer removable fits. 
     
     
         8 . The device according to  claim 1  which is made of a material selected from the group comprising plastic, metal, rubber. 
     
     
         9 . The device according to  claim 1  including a ring attached to either the casing or the mirror drawer. 
     
     
         10 . The device according to  claim 1  which is of a size and dimension suitable for use as or part of a key chain and storable in a pocket or purse. 
     
     
         11 . The device according to  claim 1  including an illuminating means capable of illuminating said mirror. 
     
     
         12 . The device according to  claim 1  which is from 4 to 6 cm long and from 1 to 4 cm wide.