U.S. patent application number 12/511272 was filed with the patent office on 2010-03-04 for compact kit.
Invention is credited to Tina Jaworski.
Application Number | 20100051049 12/511272 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 41723517 |
Filed Date | 2010-03-04 |
United States Patent
Application |
20100051049 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Jaworski; Tina |
March 4, 2010 |
Compact Kit
Abstract
A compact kit for holding cosmetic articles includes a base
member and a top member pivotally coupled with the base member for
covering the base member. The base member includes a plurality of
pairs of supporting members disposed thereon and extending upward
from the base member. Each pair of the plurality of pairs of
supporting members includes a first supporting member and a second
supporting member opposite to the first supporting member, which
are disposed in a spaced apart relation and adapted to removably
receive a first cosmetic article therebetween. The base member
further includes a plurality of indentations formed thereon. Each
indentation of the plurality of indentations is adapted to
removably receive a second cosmetic article therewithin.
Inventors: |
Jaworski; Tina; (Bridgeport,
OH) |
Correspondence
Address: |
JAY M. SCHLOFF
6960 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 315
West Bloomfield
MI
48322
US
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Family ID: |
41723517 |
Appl. No.: |
12/511272 |
Filed: |
July 29, 2009 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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61091796 |
Aug 26, 2008 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
132/296 |
Current CPC
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A45D 40/24 20130101;
A45D 33/008 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
132/296 |
International
Class: |
A45D 33/22 20060101
A45D033/22 |
Claims
1. A compact kit for holding cosmetic articles, the compact kit
comprising: a base member comprising, a plurality of pairs of
supporting members disposed on the base member and extending upward
from the base member, each pair of the plurality of pairs of
supporting members comprising a first supporting member and a
second supporting member opposite to the first supporting member,
the first supporting member and the second supporting member
disposed in a spaced apart relation and adapted to removably
receive a first cosmetic article therebetween, and a plurality of
indentations formed on the base member, each indentation of the
plurality of indentations adapted to removably receive a second
cosmetic article therewithin; and a top member pivotally coupled
with the base member for covering the base member.
2. The compact kit of claim 1, wherein each of the first supporting
member and the second supporting member comprises a sliding channel
for slidably receiving the first cosmetic article therethrough, for
enabling the first cosmetic article to be removably received
between the first supporting member and the second supporting
member.
3. The compact kit of claim 1, wherein the first supporting member
and the second supporting member are adapted to removably receive
the first cosmetic article, such that the first cosmetic article is
capable of being snap-fitted between the first supporting member
and the second supporting member.
4. The compact kit of claim 1, wherein the top member is pivotally
coupled with the base member by one or more coupling mechanisms
disposed on a first edge of the base member, and a first
corresponding edge of the top member, wherein the first
corresponding edge of the top member is aligned with the first edge
of the base member when the top member is laid over the base
member.
5. The compact kit of claim 4, wherein each coupling mechanism of
the one or more coupling mechanisms is a hinge mechanism.
6. The compact kit of claim 4, further comprising one or more
closure mechanisms for releasably securing the top member to the
base member, each of the one or more closure mechanisms comprising,
a first engagement member configured on a second edge opposite to
the first edge of the base member, and a second engagement member
configured on a second corresponding edge opposite to the first
corresponding edge of the top member, the second corresponding edge
capable of being aligned with the second edge of the base member
when the top member is laid over the base member, wherein the first
engagement member engages with the second engagement member when
the top member is laid over the base member for closing the compact
kit.
7. The compact kit of claim 1, wherein the first cosmetic article
is a cosmetic cartridge capable of holding a makeup material.
8. The compact kit of claim 1, wherein the second cosmetic article
is a cosmetic brush.
9. The compact kit of claim 1, wherein the second cosmetic article
is a lotion.
10. The compact kit of claim 1, wherein the second cosmetic article
is a perfume.
11. The compact kit of claim 1, further comprising a mirror mounted
on an inner surface of the top member.
12. The compact kit of claim 1, wherein the top member is composed
of a plastic material.
13. The compact kit of claim 1, wherein the base member is composed
of a plastic material.
14. The compact kit of claim 1, wherein the each pair of the
plurality of pairs of supporting members is composed of a plastic
material.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] The present disclosure claims priority under 35 United
States Code, Section 119 from the U.S. Provisional Patent
Application No. 61/091,796 filed on Aug. 26, 2008, the disclosure
of which is incorporated herein by reference.
FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0002] The present disclosure generally relates to compact kits for
holding various cosmetic articles, and, more particularly, to a
compact kit for removably holding various cosmetic articles.
BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0003] Various cosmetic materials are used to enhance the
appearance of a user. Generally, examples of such cosmetic
materials include, but are not limited to, eye and facial makeup,
skin-care creams, lotions, perfumes, and the like. The term, "eye
and facial makeup" may relate to makeup used for enhancing the
appearance of eyes and face of the user, and includes eye shadow,
mascara, foundation, lipstick, lip-gloss, and the like. Further,
the eye and facial makeup may be applied by the user using various
applicators, such as brushes, and the like.
[0004] Usually, users need to carry various cosmetic materials
and/or applicators packaged in individual compact kits, in their
bags in order to apply the desired cosmetic materials when away
from home. Accordingly, for applying a complete makeup, the users
need to carry multitude of such individual compact kits in their
bags. However, keeping a multitude of individual compact kits
within a bag usually results in scattering of the individual
compact kits within the bag, thereby precluding an easy access of a
specific individual compact kit from the bag, by a user as and when
required. Further, individual compact kits require disposal
thereof, once the cosmetic materials from the individual compact
kits have been completely used up.
[0005] Alternately, a multitude of cosmetic materials may be
contained in a single compact kit. Specifically, a single compact
kit may be manufactured by a technique, such as molding, to include
a plurality of compartments formed within the single compact kit
for storing the multitude of cosmetic materials therewithin.
However, inclusion of such compartments makes the single compact
kit bulky. Consequently, it may be inconvenient for users to carry
such bulky compact kits in their bags. Further, the single compact
kits also need to be disposed of once the cosmetic materials stored
within the plurality of compartments have been completely utilized
by a user.
[0006] In addition, some single compact kits are manufactured in a
form to include one or more movable compartments for storing a
large variety of cosmetic materials therewithin. The one or more
movable compartments may be adapted one above the other resulting
in compact forms of the single compact kits. However, use of a
single compact kit with one or more movable compartments may
preclude easy access of all cosmetic materials from within the
single compact kit by a user, as the arrangement of the one or more
movable compartments configured one above the other may hide the
compartments that lay under other compartments. Further, such
single compact kits may also need to be disposed of once the
cosmetic materials stored within such single compact kits have been
completely utilized.
[0007] Moreover, some compact kits include magnetic mechanisms for
closing the compact kits. Specifically, a compact kit may include a
first magnet attached to an edge of a base of the compact kit, and
a second magnet attached to a lid of the compact kit. The first
magnet engages with the second magnet, when the lid is laid over
the base for closing the compact kit. However, such magnetic
mechanisms are known to interfere with functions of various
electronic equipment, such as mobile phones, electronic hand-held
games, and the like, which may also be carried in a bag holding the
compact kit. Accordingly, the magnetic mechanisms of the compact
kit may cause damage to the electronic equipments.
[0008] Additionally, various compact kits include specific types of
cosmetic materials, such as an eye makeup having a specific shade,
which may not be used by a user. This may result in the waste of
the unused cosmetic materials as well as the waste of space
utilized for holding such unused cosmetic materials within the
compact kits. Further, the user may desire to use cosmetic
materials of specific shades, which may not be provided in the
compact kits. The specific shades of the cosmetic materials may
vary with respect to a user's requirements. For example, a user may
desire to wear a specific shade of an eye and facial makeup for an
occasion, such as a wedding. However, such a shade may not be
provided in the compact kit bought by the user. Accordingly, a user
may feel dismayed as he/she may not be able to fulfill his/her
requirements, and personalize/customize the compact kit as per
his/her preferences.
[0009] Accordingly, there exists a need for a compact kit for
holding cosmetic materials in an organized and easy-to-access
manner. Further, there exists a need for a compact kit that may be
carried conveniently by a user while traveling. Furthermore, there
exists a need for a compact kit that is capable of being reused
once cosmetic materials held within the compact kit are completely
utilized. Moreover, there exists a need for a compact kit that may
be customized according to a user's requirements. Additionally,
there exists a need for a compact kit that may be carried
conveniently along with other electronic equipments without causing
any damage to the electronic equipments.
SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0010] In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the prior
art, the general purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a
compact kit for holding cosmetic articles, such as applicators and
makeup materials, configured to include all the advantages of the
prior art, and to overcome the drawbacks inherent therein.
[0011] Therefore, an object of the present disclosure is to provide
a compact kit for holding cosmetic articles, in an organized and
easy-to-access manner.
[0012] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a
compact kit that may be carried conveniently by a user while
traveling.
[0013] Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a
compact kit that is capable of being reused.
[0014] Still another object of the present disclosure is to provide
a compact kit that can be customized according to a user's
requirements.
[0015] Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a
compact kit that may be carried conveniently along with other
electronic equipment without causing any damage to the electronic
equipments.
[0016] To achieve the above objects, in an aspect of the present
disclosure, a compact kit for holding cosmetic articles is
provided. The compact kit includes a base member and a top member
pivotally coupled with the base member for covering the base
member. The base member includes a plurality of pairs of supporting
members disposed thereon and extending upward from the base member.
Each pair of the plurality of pairs of supporting members includes
a first supporting member and a second supporting member opposite
to the first supporting member. Further, the first supporting
member and the second supporting member are disposed in a spaced
apart relation and are adapted to removably receive a first
cosmetic article therebetween. The base member further includes a
plurality of indentations formed thereon. Each indentation of the
plurality of indentations is adapted to removably receive a second
cosmetic article therewithin.
[0017] This together with other aspects of the present disclosure,
along with the various features of novelty that characterize the
present disclosure, is pointed out with particularity in the claims
annexed hereto and form a part of this present disclosure. For a
better understanding of the present disclosure, its operating
advantages, and the specific objects attained by its uses,
reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and
descriptive matter in which there are illustrated exemplary
embodiments of the present disclosure.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] The advantages and features of the present disclosure will
become better understood with reference to the following detailed
description and claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying
drawings, wherein like elements are identified with like symbols,
and in which:
[0019] FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of a compact kit in an
open configuration, in accordance with an embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0020] FIG. 2A depicts a perspective view of the compact kit of
FIG. 1 illustrating a cosmetic article being removably received
within the compact kit, in accordance with an embodiment of the
present disclosure;
[0021] FIG. 2B depicts a perspective view of the compact kit of
FIG. 1 illustrating a cosmetic article being removably received
within the compact kit, in accordance with another embodiment of
the present disclosure; and
[0022] FIG. 3 depicts a perspective view of the compact kit of FIG.
1 in a closed configuration, in accordance with an embodiment of
the present disclosure.
[0023] Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the
description of several views of the drawings.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0024] The exemplary embodiments described herein detail for
illustrative purposes are subject to many variations in structure
and design. It should be emphasized, however, that the present
disclosure is not limited to a particular compact kit, as shown and
described. It is understood that various omissions and
substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstances may
suggest or render expedient, but these are intended to cover the
application or implementation without departing from the spirit or
scope of the claims of the present disclosure. Also, it is to be
understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for
the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
The use of terms, "including," or "comprising," and variations
thereof herein is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter
and equivalents thereof as well as additional items.
[0025] The terms "first," "second," and the like, herein do not
denote any order, quantity, or importance, but rather are used to
distinguish one element from another, and the terms "a" and "an"
herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote
the presence of at least one of the referenced item.
[0026] Unless limited otherwise, the terms "disposed," "coupled,"
"secured," and variations thereof herein are used broadly and
encompass direct and indirect arrangements. The terms, "side," and
the like, herein do not denote any order, elevation or importance,
but rather are used to distinguish placement of one element over
another.
[0027] The present disclosure provides a compact kit for holding
cosmetic articles. The compact kit provides an enclosed area for
removably receiving and retaining the cosmetic articles therewithin
in an organized manner. The term, "cosmetic articles" in one aspect
refers to cartridges/containers capable of holding makeup
materials. Examples of the makeup materials may include, but are
not limited to, eye shadow, blush, lipstick, lip gloss, mascara,
and lotion. In another aspect, the term, "cosmetic articles" refers
to applicators, such as a brush. A user may apply the makeup
materials contained in the cosmetic articles with/without using the
applicators. The compact kit of the present disclosure is explained
in detail in conjunction with FIGS. 1 to 3.
[0028] FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of a compact kit 1000 in
an open configuration, in accordance with an embodiment of the
present disclosure. Further, FIG. 1 depicts various components of
the compact kit 1000. FIG. 2A depicts a perspective view of the
compact kit 1000 illustrating a cosmetic article being removably
received within the compact kit 1000, in accordance with an
embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2B depicts a perspective
view of the compact kit 1000 illustrating a cosmetic article being
removably received within the compact kit 1000, in accordance with
another embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 depicts a
perspective view of the compact kit 1000 in a closed configuration,
in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0029] The compact kit 1000 includes a base member 100 and a top
member 200 for covering the base member 100 (as shown in FIGS. 1,
2A, 2B, and 3). The base member 100 includes a plurality of edges,
such as a first edge 102a, a second edge 102b opposite to the first
edge 102a, a third edge 102c, and a fourth edge 102d opposite to
the third edge 102c. The plurality of edges will be hereinafter
collectively referred to as `plurality of edges 102`. The plurality
of edges 102 is configured along a periphery (not numbered) of the
base member 100 to define an enclosed area 104 therebetween. The
base member 100 as shown in FIGS. 1, 2A, 2B, and 3 is rectangular
in shape, and accordingly, the base member 100 has four edges.
However, it will be evident to a person skilled in the art that the
base member 100 may have any other shape, and accordingly, a
specific number of edges.
[0030] Further, the base member 100 includes a plurality of pairs
of supporting members, such as a pair of a first supporting member
106a and a second supporting member 106b, disposed within the
enclosed area 104 of the base member 100 (as shown in FIGS. 1 and
2A). The plurality of pairs of supporting members, where each pair
of the supporting members is inclusive of the first supporting
member 106a and the second supporting member 106b, will hereinafter
be referred to as "plurality of pairs of supporting members 106".
Specifically, the plurality of pairs of supporting members 106
extend upward from the base member 100 within the enclosed area
104. The plurality of pairs of supporting members 106 may either
removably or fixedly be disposed within the enclosed area 104 of
the base member 100. It will evident to a person skilled in the art
that the plurality of pairs of supporting members 106 may be
disposed within the enclosed area 104 on the base member 100 by any
means known in the art, such as an adhesive, and the like. Further,
it will be evident to a person skilled in the art that the base
member 100 may be manufactured to include the plurality of pairs of
supporting members 106 fixedly disposed within the enclosed area
104 of the base member 100.
[0031] As described above, the each pair of supporting members of
the plurality of pairs of supporting members 106 includes the first
supporting member 106a, and the second supporting member 106b
opposite to the first supporting member 106a (as shown in FIGS. 1,
2A and 2B). Specifically, the first supporting member 106a and the
second supporting member 106b are disposed within the enclosed area
104 of the base member 100 in a spaced apart relation. The first
supporting member 106a and the second supporting member 106b are
adapted to removably receive cosmetic articles, such as a first
cosmetic article 300 therebetween (as shown in FIGS. 1, 2A, and
2B). In the present embodiment of the present disclosure, the first
cosmetic article 300 is a cosmetic cartridge, which is capable of
holding a makeup material. Specifically, the first cosmetic article
300 is a rectangular container composed of a tin material. Examples
of the makeup material may include, but are not limited to, eye
shadow, blush, lipstick, lip gloss, mascara, and lotion.
[0032] FIG. 2A depicts a perspective view of the compact kit 1000
illustrating a cosmetic article being slidably received/inserted
within the compact kit 1000. Specifically, FIG. 2A depicts a
perspective view of the compact kit 1000 showing an enlarged view
of an encircled portion of the compact kit 1000 of FIG. 1. More
specifically, FIG. 2A depicts an enlarged view of a first cosmetic
article, such as the first cosmetic article 300, being slidably
received between the first supporting member 106a and the second
supporting member 106b, according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure. The first supporting member 106a includes a first
sliding channel 108a configured on the first supporting member
106a, and more specifically, on an inner surface (not numbered) of
the first supporting member 106a. Further, the second supporting
member 106b includes a second sliding channel (not shown)
configured on the second supporting member 106b, and more
specifically on an inner surface (not shown) of the second
supporting member 106b. The first sliding channel 108a and the
second sliding channel are configured to slidably receive the first
cosmetic article 300. Further, the first sliding channel 108a and
the second sliding channel will be hereinafter referred to as
`sliding channels 108.`
[0033] Specifically, the first cosmetic article 300 includes a
first side portion 302a, a second side portion 302b, a third side
portion 302c, and a fourth side portion 302d. A user may hold the
first cosmetic article 300 at the first side portion 302a and apply
specific inward force on the first cosmetic article 300 along the
third side portion 302c and the fourth side portion 302d to enable
the third side portion 302c and the fourth side portion 302d of the
first cosmetic article 300 to be inserted into the sliding channels
108. The first cosmetic article 300 is slid along the third side
portion 302c and the fourth side portion 302d until the first
cosmetic article 300 is snugly fitted between the first supporting
member 106a and the second supporting member 106b. It will be
evident to a person skilled in the art that the second side portion
302b may be held by the user, and the third side portion 302c and
the fourth side portion 302d may be slid into the sliding channels
108. Further, it will be evident that each of the plurality of
pairs of the supporting members 106 includes sliding channels, such
as the first sliding channel 108a of the first supporting member
106a and the second sliding channel of the second supporting member
106b for slidably receiving various cosmetic articles therebetween.
Without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, it will
be evident to a person skilled in the art that the first supporting
member 106a and the second supporting member 106b may be designed
in any shape other than that shown in FIG. 2A to slidably receive
the first cosmetic article 300 therebetween.
[0034] According to another embodiment of the present disclosure,
the first supporting member 106a and the second supporting member
106b are adapted to removably receive the first cosmetic article
300, such that the first cosmetic article 300 is capable of being
snap-fitted between the first supporting member 106a and the second
supporting member 106b, as shown in FIG. 2B. More specifically, the
user may hold the first cosmetic article 300 and apply a downward
force on the third side portion 302c and the fourth side portion
302d to enable the first cosmetic article 300 to snap and fit
snugly between the first supporting member 106a and the second
supporting member 106b. Without departing from the scope of the
present disclosure, it will be evident to a person skilled in the
art that the first supporting member 106a and the second supporting
member 106b may be designed in any shape other than that shown in
FIG. 2B to enable the first cosmetic article 300 to be snap-fitted
therebetween.
[0035] Accordingly, the compact kit 1000 of the present disclosure
is capable of removably holding various cosmetic articles, such as
the first cosmetic article 300, therewithin. Specifically, when the
makeup material from the first cosmetic article 300 is completely
utilized, the first cosmetic article 300 may be removed and
replaced by a new cosmetic article. Accordingly, the compact kit
1000 enables an easy replacement of used cosmetic articles with
unused/new cosmetic articles, thereby allowing a reuse of the
compact kit 1000 by the user. Furthermore, the compact kit 1000
enables customization of the cosmetic articles in the compact kit
1000, according to the requirement of the user.
[0036] The base member 100 includes a plurality of indentations 110
formed within the enclosed area 104 of the base member 100 (as
shown in FIGS. 1, 2A, and 2B). It will be evident to a person
skilled in the art that the plurality of indentations 110 may be
formed within the enclosed area 104 of the base member 100 while
manufacturing the compact kit 1000. Further, each indentation of
the plurality of indentations 110 is adapted to removably receive
cosmetic articles, such as a second cosmetic article 400. In an
embodiment of the present disclosure, the second cosmetic article
400 is a cosmetic brush. Further, the cosmetic brush may be covered
with a cap (not shown) at a portion (not numbered) thereof.
Examples of the cosmetic brush may include, but are not limited to,
an eye brush, a lip brush, a mascara brush, and a powder brush. In
another embodiment of the present disclosure, the second cosmetic
article 400 is a lotion, such as a hand lotion and a facial lotion.
In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, the second
cosmetic article 400 is a perfume. For the purpose of this
description of the present embodiment of the present disclosure, an
indentation of the plurality of indentations 110 is formed to
removably receive a hand lotion, and six indentations of such
plurality of indentations 110 are formed to removably receive
cosmetic brushes of different configurations (as shown in FIG.
1).
[0037] The each indentation of the plurality of indentations 110 is
formed within the enclosed area 104 of the base member 100 in
accordance with the shape and size of the second cosmetic article
400 that is to be removably received within the each indentation of
the plurality of indentations 110. It will be evident to a person
skilled in the art that the plurality of indentations 110 may vary
in shapes and sizes according to the shapes and sizes of cosmetic
articles that need to be removably received therewithin.
[0038] The user may separately purchase the cosmetic articles, such
as the second cosmetic article 400, for the each indentation of the
plurality of indentations 110 formed within the enclosed area 104
of the base member 100 of the compact kit 1000. The cosmetic
articles may then be placed within indentations that correspond to
the shapes and sizes of the cosmetic articles. Specifically, the
cosmetic articles are capable of being snugly fitted into the
corresponding indentations of the plurality of indentations
110.
[0039] It will be evident to a person skilled in the art that the
compact kit 1000 may have any arrangement in terms of location of
the plurality of pairs of supporting members 106 and the plurality
of indentations 110, other than the one depicted in FIGS. 1, 2A,
and 2B.
[0040] Further, the top member 200 of the compact kit 1000 is
pivotally coupled with the base member 100 (as shown in FIGS. 1,
2A, and 2B). Specifically, the top member 200 is pivotally coupled
with the base member 100 at the first edge 102a of the plurality of
edges 102 of the base member 100. FIGS. 1, 2A, and 2B depict a
particular edge to be the first edge 102a of the base member 100,
however, it will be evident to a person skilled in the art that the
first edge 102a may be any other edge of the base member 100, and
accordingly, the top member 200 may be pivotally coupled with the
base member 100 at any other edge of the plurality of edges 102 of
the base member 100.
[0041] The top member 200 is pivotally coupled with the base member
100 by one or more coupling mechanisms, such as coupling mechanisms
202, disposed on the first edge 102a of the plurality of edges 102
of the base member 100, and a first corresponding edge 204a of the
top member 200. Specifically, a first portion (not numbered) of
each of the coupling mechanisms 202 is disposed on the first edge
102a of the plurality of edges 102 of the base member 100, and a
second portion (not numbered) of the each of the coupling
mechanisms 202 is disposed on the first corresponding edge 204a of
the top member 200. The first corresponding edge 204a of the top
member 200 is aligned with the first edge 102a of the plurality of
edges 102 of the base member 100, when the top member 200 is laid
over the base member 100. It will be evident to a person skilled in
the art that the coupling mechanisms 202 may be disposed at any
other edge of the plurality of edges 102 of the base member 100,
and any other corresponding edge of the top member 200. Further, in
the present embodiment of the present disclosure, the each of the
coupling mechanisms 202 is a hinge mechanism. However, it will be
evident to a person skilled in the art that the each of the
coupling mechanisms 202 may be any other coupling mechanism known
in the art.
[0042] The compact kit 1000 further includes one or more closure
mechanisms, such as a closure mechanism 206, for releasably
securing the top member 200 to the base member 100, when the top
member 200 is laid over the base member 100 for closing the compact
kit 1000. For the purpose of this description, the compact kit 1000
includes one closure mechanism, such as the closure mechanism 206,
which includes a first engagement member, such as a first
engagement member 206a, and a second engagement member, such as a
second engagement member 206b.
[0043] The first engagement member 206a is configured on the second
edge 102b of the plurality of edges 102 of the base member 100. The
second engagement member 206b is configured on a second
corresponding edge 204b opposite to the first corresponding edge
204a of the top member 200. The second corresponding edge 204b
aligns with the second edge 102b of the plurality of edges 102 of
the base member 100, when the top member 200 is laid over the base
member 100. FIGS. 1, 2A, and 2B depict a particular edge to be the
second edge 102b of the base member 100 and a particular edge to be
the second corresponding edge 204b of the top member 200, however,
it will be evident to a person skilled in the art that the second
edge 102b may be any other edge of the base member 100, and the
second corresponding edge 204b may be any other edge of the top
member 200. Accordingly, the first engagement member 206a may be
configured on any other edge of the plurality of edges 102 of the
base member 100 and the second engagement member 206b may be
configured accordingly on a corresponding edge of the top member
200. It will be evident to a person skilled in the art that the
second engagement member 206b may be configured on the top member
200 by any attachment means known in the art, such as adhesive, and
the like. It will be further evident to a person skilled in the art
that the first engagement member 206a and the second engagement
member 206b may be configured on the base member 100 and the top
member 200, while manufacturing the compact kit 1000.
[0044] The first engagement member 206a engages with the second
engagement member 206b when the top member 200 is laid over the
base member 100, by the user, for closing the compact kit 1000, as
shown in FIG. 3. Specifically, the user may apply sufficient
downward force on the top member 200 to enable the second
engagement member 206b to be received completely within the first
engagement member 206a for snap-fitting the base member 100 with
the top member 200 for enabling the compact kit 1000 to assume the
closed configuration (as shown in FIG. 3).
[0045] As shown in FIGS. 1, 2A, and 2B, the second engagement
member 206b is designed to be completely received within the first
engagement member 206a to facilitate a snap-fit engagement of the
top member 200 with the base member 100 for releasably securing the
top member 200 to the base member 100. It will be evident to a
person skilled in the art that though FIGS. 1, 2A, and 2B depict
the aforementioned type of closure mechanism 206 for closing the
compact kit 1000, however, any other closure mechanism, which is
incapable of interfering with the working of electronic equipments,
may be utilized for closing the compact kit 1000. Suitable examples
of such a closure mechanism known in the art include, but are not
limited to, latches and notches, hook-and-loop mechanism, and the
like. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the
plurality of edges 102 of the base member 100 may be designed to
completely receive corresponding edges of the top member 200 when
the top member 200 is laid over the base member 100 to facilitate
the snap-fit engagement of the top member 200 with the base member
100 for releasably securing the top member 200 to the base member
100.
[0046] In the present embodiment of the present disclosure, the top
member 200 also includes a mirror 500 mounted on an inner surface
208a of the top member 200 (as shown in an enlarged view of an
encircled portion of the compact kit 1000 in FIG. 1). Specifically,
the mirror 500 may be mounted on the inner surface 208a of the top
member 200 by an attachment means known in the art. Suitable
examples of the attachment means may include, but are not limited
to, a layer of glue, an adhesive strip, interlocking fitting
engagement members, and the like.
[0047] Further, the top member 200 includes a visual
representation, such as an image 600, imprinted on an outer surface
208b of the top member 200 to provide an aesthetic appearance to
the compact kit 1000 (as shown in FIG. 3). Other suitable examples
of the visual representation may include, but are not limited to,
stickers, logos, designs, labels, and the like, on the outer
surface 208b.
[0048] In use, the compact kit 1000 of FIG. 3, when provided in the
closed configuration, may be opened by applying sufficient upward
force on the top member 200 in order to facilitate disengagement of
the first engagement member 206a from the second engagement member
206b for enabling the compact kit 1000 to assume the open
configuration of FIGS. 1, 2A, and 2B. Subsequently, the user may
then open the compact kit 1000 for accessing various cosmetic
articles, such as the first cosmetic article 300 and the second
cosmetic article 400. Thereafter, the user may apply makeup
materials, such as the makeup material stored within the first
cosmetic article 300, to enhance his/her appearance.
[0049] Further, the cosmetic articles, such as the first cosmetic
article 300 may then be removed from the compact kit 1000 when the
makeup materials contained in the cosmetic articles is being
completely used-up by the user. Additionally, the cosmetic articles
may be removed from the compact kit 1000 when the user desires to
customize the compact kit 1000 using cosmetic articles having
makeup materials of his/her choice. Specifically, the user may
apply specific outward force on the second side portion 302b of the
first cosmetic article 300 to enable the first cosmetic article 300
to move away from within the sliding channels 108 along the third
side portion 302c and the fourth side portion 302d of the first
cosmetic article 300. The cosmetic articles may then be disposed of
and new cosmetic articles, structurally and configurationally
similar to the first cosmetic article 300, may be removably
received between the first supporting member 106a and the second
supporting member 106b through the sliding channels 108. In an
embodiment of the present disclosure, the used cosmetic articles
may further be recycled.
[0050] Furthermore, cosmetic articles, such as the second cosmetic
article 400 that is in the form of a brush, as provided in the
plurality of indentations 110, may be removed from the plurality of
indentations 110, for a use thereof. Subsequently, the cosmetic
articles may then again be received within the plurality of
indentations 110. In addition, a new second cosmetic article may be
removably received within the plurality of indentations 110 once a
used cosmetic article, such as a used second cosmetic article 400,
undergoes wear and tear and is incapable of being used any further.
For example, the user may desire to replace a damaged second
cosmetic article with a new cosmetic article, which is structurally
and configurationally similar to the second cosmetic article 400,
in an indentation of the plurality of indentations 110 after
opening the compact kit 1000. Specifically, the user may apply
specific downward force on the new cosmetic article such that the
new cosmetic article is snugly received within the indentation of
the plurality of indentations 110.
[0051] The compact kit 1000 of the present disclosure is
illustrated as a rectangular compact kit for describing various
embodiments of the disclosure. However, it will be evident to a
person skilled in the art that the compact kit 1000 may be
configured to have a shape of a square, a trapezoid, and the like.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the compact kit 1000 of
the present disclosure may have a length of about 4.5 inches, a
width of about 4 inches, and a height ranging from about 0.25
inches to about 0.375 inches. Accordingly, the compact kit 1000 is
a small-sized kit and may easily be carried by a user while
traveling. However, it will be evident to a person skilled in the
art that the dimensions of the compact kit 1000 may vary depending
upon a manufacturer's preference and a user's requirement.
[0052] Further, the compact kit 1000 is composed of a plastic
material. Specifically, the base member 100 and the top member 200
are composed of a plastic material. Further, the each pair of the
plurality of pairs of supporting members 106 is composed of a
plastic material. Accordingly, the compact kit 1000 of the present
disclosure is a lightweight compact kit. It will be evident to a
person skilled in the art that the some components of the compact
kit 1000, such as the base member 100, the top member 200, and the
plurality of pairs of supporting members 106 may be composed of any
other suitable material, known in the art.
[0053] The present disclosure provides a compact kit, such as the
compact kit 1000, for holding cosmetic articles to be used by
users, in an organized and easy-to-access manner. Specifically, the
plurality of pairs of supporting members and the plurality of
indentations of the compact kit enable removable holding of the
cosmetic articles in an organized manner. Further, a simple
arrangement of the components of the compact kit provides an easy
accessibility of the cosmetic articles by a user. Furthermore, the
compact kit is portable and may be carried conveniently by the user
while traveling. In addition, the compact kit is capable of being
reused by replacing the cosmetic articles, after completely
utilizing cosmetic materials retained within the cosmetic articles.
Moreover, the compact kit may be customized according to the
requirements and preferences of the user as the user may buy
cosmetic articles according to his/her choice. Specifically,
cosmetic articles having makeup materials of specific shades may
directly be bought and removably held within the compact kit in
order to customize the compact kit for a specific occasion, as per
the user's requirements.
[0054] Additionally, the compact kit utilizes a closure mechanism
that does not interfere with functions of various electronic
equipment, such as mobile phones, electronic hand-held games, and
the like, which may also be carried in a bag holding the compact
kit. Accordingly, the compact kit of the present disclosure may be
carried conveniently along with other electronic equipments without
causing any damage to the electronic equipment.
[0055] The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the
present disclosure have been presented for purposes of illustration
and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit
the present disclosure to the precise forms disclosed, and
obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light
of the above teaching. The embodiments were chosen and described in
order to best explain the principles of the present disclosure and
its practical application, and to thereby enable others skilled in
the art to best utilize the present disclosure and various
embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the
particular use contemplated. It is understood that various
omissions and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as
circumstances may suggest or render expedient, but such omissions
and substitutions are intended to cover the application or
implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the
claims of the present disclosure.
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