U.S. patent application number 12/021132 was filed with the patent office on 2008-07-31 for cosmetics organizer.
Invention is credited to Raymond Arvin.
Application Number | 20080179215 12/021132 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 39666727 |
Filed Date | 2008-07-31 |
United States Patent
Application |
20080179215 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Arvin; Raymond |
July 31, 2008 |
Cosmetics Organizer
Abstract
This invention relates to a cosmetics organizer that is
particularly useful with cosmetics that come in powdered form. One
well-known brand of powdered cosmetics is the Bare Escentuals.RTM.
line of make-up. The cosmetics organizer stores the powdered makeup
in a substantially horizontal position by securing the cosmetics
container within a one-piece body with a substantially flat top
face and a substantially flat bottom face, the faces being
substantially parallel. At least one circular edge defines a
cylindrical receptacle within the body. The edge extends from the
top face into the body. A receptacle base is located within the
one-piece body between the top and bottom face, wherein the
receptacle base is substantially parallel with said top and bottom
faces. A series of receptacles are sized to hold cosmetics
applicators, such as brushes.
Inventors: |
Arvin; Raymond; (Indian
Trail, NC) |
Correspondence
Address: |
SUMMA, ALLAN & ADDITON, P.A.
11610 NORTH COMMUNITY HOUSE ROAD, SUITE 200
CHARLOTTE
NC
28277
US
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Family ID: |
39666727 |
Appl. No.: |
12/021132 |
Filed: |
January 28, 2008 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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60886938 |
Jan 28, 2007 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
206/581 ;
206/486; 206/488 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45D 33/00 20130101;
A45D 2033/001 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
206/581 ;
206/488; 206/486 |
International
Class: |
B65D 69/00 20060101
B65D069/00; B65D 73/00 20060101 B65D073/00 |
Claims
1. A cosmetics organizer for storing powdered makeup in a container
having at least one substantially flat face, comprising: a
one-piece body with a substantially flat top face and a
substantially flat bottom face, said faces being substantially
parallel; at least one circular edge defining a circular,
cylindrical receptacle within said body, wherein said edge extends
from said top face into said body; a receptacle base within said
one-piece body, said receptacle base located between said top face
and said bottom face, wherein said receptacle base is substantially
parallel with said top and bottom faces.
2. A cosmetics organizer according to claim 1, wherein said body is
made of wood.
3. A cosmetics organizer according to claim 1, wherein said body is
made of plastic.
4. A cosmetics organizer according to claim 1, further comprising a
makeup container positioned in said receptacle.
5. A cosmetics organizer according to claim 4, wherein said makeup
container is substantially flush with said receptacle base.
6. A cosmetics organizer for storing powdered makeup in a
substantially horizontal position, comprising: a one-piece body
with a substantially flat top face and a substantially flat bottom
face, said faces being substantially parallel; at least one
circular edge defining a circular cylindrical receptacle within
said body, wherein said edge extends from said top face into said
body; a receptacle base within said one-piece body, said receptacle
base located between said top face and said bottom face, wherein
said receptacle base is substantially parallel with said top and
bottom faces; a cosmetic storage device resting on said receptacle
base and substantially surrounded by said one-piece body.
7. A cosmetics organizer comprising: a one-piece body with a
substantially flat top face and a substantially flat bottom face,
said faces being substantially parallel; at least one edge defining
a receptacle within said body, wherein said edge extends from said
top face into said body; a receptacle base within said one-piece
body, said receptacle base located between said top face and said
bottom face, wherein said receptacle base is substantially parallel
to said top and bottom faces.
8. A cosmetics organizer according to claim 7, wherein said edge
defines a circular cylindrical receptacle.
9. A cosmetics organizer according to claim 7, wherein said edge
defines a rectangular receptacle.
10. A cosmetics organizer according to claim 7, further comprising
a makeup container in said receptacle.
11. A cosmetics organizer according to claim 10, wherein said
makeup container has at least one face that fits substantially
horizontally within said receptacle.
12. A cosmetics organizer according to claim 11, wherein said
receptacle is cylindrical and said makeup container is
cylindrical.
13. A cosmetics organizer according to claim 12, wherein said
makeup container is a circular cylinder having a radius that is
less than the radius of said receptacle base.
14. A cosmetics organizer according to claim 7, further comprising
a makeup tool in said receptacle.
15. A cosmetics organizer according to claim 11, wherein said
makeup tool is a makeup applicator.
16. A cosmetics organizer according to claim 12, wherein said
makeup tool is a brush for applying powdered makeup.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED PRIOR APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent
Application Ser. No. 60/886,938 filed on Jan. 28, 2007, which is
incorporated by reference in its entirety herein.
BACKGROUND
[0002] This invention relates to a cosmetics organizer that is
particularly useful with cosmetics that come in powdered form. One
well-known brand of powdered cosmetics is the Bare Escentuals.RTM.
line of make-up.
[0003] There are currently on the market many different types of
cosmetics organizers, ranging from small bags with compartments to
larger box-type structures with trays and inserts. Many of these
organizers have achieved patent protection. See, for example, U.S.
Pat. No. 5,301,808 (Pierson, 1994) showing a box-type compact with
various receptacles for cosmetics and U.S. Pat. No. 6,997,322
(Peterson, 2006) showing a bathroom organizational assembly for
toiletries. Similarly, U.S. Pat. No. 5,715,848 (Conley, 1998) shows
a lipstick holder that also includes receptacles for other cosmetic
devices, such as mascara applicators and eyeliners.
[0004] There are many other types of organizers available in other
fields, such as U.S. Pat. No. 4,667,822 (Coopmans, 1987) and U.S.
Pat. No. 5,641,079 (Schmidt, 1997) both showing a tool holder with
receptacles for various instruments. Furthermore, U.S. Pat. No.
5,685,438 (Emanuel, 1997) shows a tube holder with object insertion
receptacles. Along these lines, a patent that issued to Acquaviva
in 2001 (U.S. Pat. No. 6,202,862) shows a three dimensional pen
holder with receptacles for writing instruments. U.S. Pat. No.
4,795,210 (Milat, 1989) shows a portable table with stabilizing
receptacles for desk objects. The problem with these prior patents,
however, is that none shows a convenient way to modify the
respective design for use with cosmetics, especially powdered
cosmetics.
[0005] In regard to organizing toiletries, the 1972 Saunders patent
(U.S. Pat. No. 3,685,660) shows a toothbrush holder that would
attach to a wall and provide a convex receptacle for the brushes.
Saunders, however, shows no means of applying the device to the
realm of cosmetics.
[0006] Another prior cosmetics organizer is available from Belokin
et al., as shown in U.S. Published Patent Application No.
2003/0016516 filed on Jan. 29, 2003. Belokin shows receptacles as
individual components attached to a display panel. The display
panel is a substantially vertical piece with the receptacle
components attached to its underside. The display panel requires an
attached base panel for a stable construction.
[0007] Powdered makeup is quite loose and usually sold in a
standard cylindrical jar with a lid. For this reason, powdered
makeup is best stored with the bottom of a cylindrical jar flat
against a horizontal surface. In this way, accidental spilling of
the loose powder is minimized. A need still exists in the field of
powdered cosmetics for an organizer that is free-standing,
transportable, and accepts cylindrical jars without obstructing the
view of the label on the jar.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] The invention is a flat, one-piece cosmetics organizer in
which the top flat surface of the organizer defines receptacles.
The receptacles extend only part of the way through the organizer
body, forming a horizontal and substantially cylindrical cavity in
the organizer. The cylindrical receptacle cavities are of various
sizes for holding different types of jars. The receptacles also
hold brushes or other make-up application instruments having a
handle. Some of the receptacles are sized to fit a make-up
applicator handle so that the applicator stands up for easy viewing
and selection.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] FIG. 1 is a plan view of a cosmetics organizer according to
this invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0010] The invention is a cosmetics organizer (10) for storing
powdered makeup (20) in a substantially horizontal position. The
organizer (10) includes a one-piece body (15) with a substantially
flat bottom face (17) and a substantially flat top face (18), said
faces being substantially parallel. At least one circular edge (25)
defines a cylindrical receptacle (30) within the organizer body
(15), wherein the edge (25) extends from the top face (18) into the
body (15) of the organizer (10). The receptacle (30) has a
receptacle base (40) within the one-piece body (15) of the
organizer (10). The receptacle base (40) is located between the
bottom and top faces (17, 18), and the receptacle base (40) is
substantially parallel with the bottom and top faces (18, 18).
[0011] The receptacles (30) may be in a variety of different sizes
to securely hold makeup jars (20) of different sizes. The makeup
container (20) slides into the receptacle (30) so that the bottom
of the jar (20) is flush against the base (40) of the receptacle
(30). The jar (20) is then partially surrounded by the body (15) of
the organizer (10) and fits within the edge (25) that defines the
receptacle (30). The receptacles (30) may be made in any convenient
shape to hold the toiletry or makeup to be stored. The depth of the
receptacle (30) may be varied, with the preferable depth leaving
enough of a makeup jar (20) label sufficiently visible to identify
easily the product when the organizer (10) is in use.
[0012] The receptacles may be dimensioned to hold makeup
applicators, such as brushes (50), in an upright position. Other
tools used to work with makeup may also be stored therein. This
allows the user to select the appropriate applicator for the task
at hand.
[0013] In one preferred embodiment, the organizer (10) includes
supporting members flat against the bottom of the organizer. The
supporting members may be legs or just pieces of material that
prevent the organizer from sliding across the surface of a vanity.
In a preferred embodiment, the supporting members are pieces of
felt or other soft, non-slip materials that prevent the organizer
from scratching the surface on which it rests.
[0014] The organizer body may be made of any material that can form
the one-piece body (15) construction. In a preferred embodiment,
the organizer is made of wood, but various metals, plastics and
resins would serve the same purpose.
[0015] The edges of the organizer can be ninety degree angles or
beveled for a more aesthetic appearance.
[0016] The one-piece construction gives the organizer a tray
configuration for easy retrieval, storage, and transportation.
[0017] Because the organizer (10), keeps the cosmetic container
(20) flat against the base (40) of the receptacle (30), the
organizer (10) is ideal for storing items that easily leak, such as
powdered materials or thin liquids that should not be stored at an
angle.
[0018] In the specification and the figures, typical embodiments of
the invention have been disclosed. Specific terms have been used
only in a generic and descriptive sense, and not for purposes of
limitation. The scope of the invention is set forth in the
following claims.
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