Japanese Signature Translation Help Please

[hddennis]

Just acquired this Komai cigarette case and can't find the signature in any online sources. Is it an actual Japanese signature or is it an artist's seal?

 

Thanks,

Howard Dennis

[Baka Gaijin]

Could be "Megumi" (恵).

 

See this site:

 

http://www.smokingsamurai.com/UNKNOWN_MARKS2.html

[hddennis]

Baka Gaijin,

Thanks so much for taking the time to help me out with this. I really love when I can get an artist's name and info when I add a piece to my collection. This one was a good buy but looked like it might have had some corrosion issues. I was pleasantly surprised to find it had been coated with clear lacquer to try to make it look shinier. A little lacquer thinner and some polish and it looks almost new with no corrosion nor loss of patina and thanks to you I also know who made it. 

 

Howard Dennis

[Bugyotsuji]

Yes, Mark #37 is 惠

 

Having to agree here. I like such boxes. Several kicking around the house!

[hddennis]

Was showing my latest Komai to friends last night and suddenly noticed this signature inside the powder compartment of a Komai compact I've had for years but never opened the compartment before. Can anyone translate it for me Please?

Thanks,

Howard Dennis

[Nobody]

新案特許 - Utility model patent

 

[hddennis]

46 minutes ago, Nobody said:

新案特許 - Utility model patent

 

So this just says the design is patented?   Also any idea what the logo signifies? It is similar to but not identical to  the Amita company logo who made Komai products for a time.

 

Thanks for your help, much appreciated.

 

Howard Dennis