Box with mirror and handle

Abstract

This invention relates to packing boxes with a lid hinged onto a mirror which holds the box open and allows the user to see herself. Additionally, this invention relates to packing boxes with attached ribbons which adjusts and become a handle. With this invention, a person who receives a gift such as clothes, hats, cosmetics, or jewelry is able to open a box, try on the item, and see herself immediately using the attached mirror. Additionally, the packing box is reusable as a storage or display container which conveniently converts into a carrying box via the adjustable attached ribbon as a handle.

1 . A container comprising: a body, a lid, and a mirror, wherein one side of the lid is hingedly connected to the body to close the top of the body; wherein the opposite side of the lid is hingedly connected to the mirror so that the mirror can be folded and be secured underneath the lid before the lid closes the body; and wherein when the mirror is unfolded, the mirror is supported by the body of the container and keeps the lid in an open position. 
     
     
         2 . A container according to  claim 1 , wherein the body comprises at least one ledge attached inside the body so that the mirror is supported by the ledge and keeps the lid in an open position. 
     
     
         3 . A container according to  claim 1 , wherein the mirror comprises at least one ledge attached behind the mirror so that the mirror is supported by the ledge and keeps the lid in an open position. 
     
     
         4 . A container comprising: a body, a lid, a mirror, at least one adjustable ribbon attached to the body, and a carrying handle, wherein one side of the lid is hingedly connected to the body to close the top of the body; wherein the opposite side of the lid is hingedly connected to the mirror so that the mirror can be folded and be secured underneath the lid before the lid closes the body; wherein when the mirror is unfolded, the mirror is supported by the body of the container and keeps the lid in an open position; and wherein the ribbon crosses over the body and the lid together, so as to secure the container in closed position and form the carrying handle. 
     
     
         5 . A container according to  claim 4 , wherein the body comprises at least one ledge attached inside the body so that the mirror is supported by the ledge and keeps the lid in an open position. 
     
     
         6 . A container according to  claim 4 , wherein the mirror comprises at least one ledge attached behind the mirror so that the mirror is supported by the ledge and keeps the lid in an open position. 
     
     
         7 . A container according to  claim 4 , wherein the attached adjustable ribbon attaches to itself, the lid and the body by using multiple snap buttons. 
     
     
         8 . A container according to  claim 4 , wherein the attached adjustable ribbon attaches to itself, the lid and the body by using multiple holes. 
     
     
         9 . A container according to  claim 4 , wherein the attached adjustable ribbon attaches to itself, the lid and the body by using alternating buttons and button holes. 
     
     
         10 . A container according to  claim 4 , wherein the attached adjustable ribbon attaches to itself, the lid and the body by using velcro tape.