U.S. patent application number 13/859407 was filed with the patent office on 2014-10-09 for modular cosmetic container system.
The applicant listed for this patent is Tondalah S. STROUD. Invention is credited to Tondalah S. STROUD.
Application Number | 20140299151 13/859407 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 51653608 |
Filed Date | 2014-10-09 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140299151 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
STROUD; Tondalah S. |
October 9, 2014 |
Modular Cosmetic Container System
Abstract
A modular cosmetic container system is provided to enable a user
to organize, create, and substitute customizable cosmetic trays
detachably retained within a cosmetic storage system. The present
invention utilizes the customizable tray assemblies as a means to
store particular combinations of cosmetic products. Each cosmetic
product is stored within specially designed receptacles to create a
unique set of cosmetic products. These unique sets can be placed
within the cosmetic storage system allowing for facilitated
transfer and improved customization for user's who may need to
frequently carry large collections of cosmetic products. The
modular cosmetic container system comprises a housing assembly and
at least one tray assembly. The housing assembly is the structural
body that functions as a storage location for retaining the at
least one tray assembly. The at least one tray assembly is the
customizable storage component that retains a plurality of cosmetic
products or cosmetic applicator.
Inventors: |
STROUD; Tondalah S.;
(Dolton, IL) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
STROUD; Tondalah S. |
Dolton |
IL |
US |
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Family ID: |
51653608 |
Appl. No.: |
13/859407 |
Filed: |
April 9, 2013 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
132/315 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45D 2200/25 20130101;
A45D 33/20 20130101; A45D 33/008 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
132/315 |
International
Class: |
A45D 33/00 20060101
A45D033/00 |
Claims
1. A modular cosmetic container system comprises: a housing
assembly; at least one tray assembly; the housing assembly
comprises a housing cover and a housing base; each of the at least
one tray assembly comprises a magnetic coupler, and at least one
receptacle; the housing cover comprises an integrated mirror, a
front section, and a rear section; the housing base comprises a
housing base opening, at least one tray assembly mount, a front
base section, and a rear base section; the at least one tray
assembly being positioned within the housing assembly; the at least
one tray assembly being detachably coupled to the housing assembly;
the housing base being sealed by the housing cover; and the housing
cover being pivotally associated with the housing base.
2. The modular cosmetic container system as claimed in claim 1
comprises: the front section being coincident with the front base
section; the rear section being coincident with the rear base
section; the rear section being pivotally coupled to the rear base
section; the integrated mirror being positioned between the front
section and the rear section; the integrated mirror being oriented
towards the housing base; the at least one tray assembly mount
being positioned between the front base section and the rear base
section; and the at least one tray assembly being detachably
coupled to the at least one tray assembly mount.
3. The modular cosmetic container system as claimed in claim 1
comprises: the at least one tray assembly mount comprises a
recessed magnetic plate; the recessed magnetic plate being
accessible through the housing base opening; the at least one tray
assembly traversing into the housing base by way of the housing
base opening; the integrated mirror being aligned centrally with
the housing base opening; and the magnetic coupler being
magnetically retained to the recessed magnetic plate.
4. The modular cosmetic container system as claimed in claim 3
comprises: the at least one tray assembly comprises a tab; the tab
comprises a flexible loop; the tab is peripherally positioned to
each of the at least one tray assembly; the tab being positioned
between the front section and the front base section; the tab
traversing the housing base opening, wherein the tab is externally
positioned to the housing base; and the flexible loop being
peripherally positioned to the housing base.
5. The modular cosmetic container system as claimed in claim 4
comprises: a tray assembly of the at least one tray assembly being
positioned coplanar to the tray assembly of another at least one
tray assembly; and the flexible loop of the tray assembly being
collinearly positioned to the flexible loop of the other tray
assembly, wherein the collinear arrangement allows for the storage
of a cosmetic applicator; and
6. The modular cosmetic container system as claimed in claim 1
comprises: the housing base comprises a front housing base opening;
the at least one tray assembly mounts comprises a plurality of
magnetic shelves; the front base section being traversed by the
front housing base opening; the plurality of magnetic shelves being
accessible through the front housing base opening. the plurality of
magnetic shelves being vertically stacked within housing base; the
at least one tray assembly traversing into the housing base by way
of the front housing base opening; and the magnetic coupler being
magnetically retained to the plurality of magnetic shelves.
7. The modular cosmetic container system as claimed in claim 1
comprises: the housing cover comprises a first flap; the housing
base comprises a second flap; the first flap being pivotally
attached to the front section; the second flap being pivotally
attached the front base section; the first flap being coincident
with the second flap; and the first flap and the second flap
covering the front housing base opening.
8. The modular cosmetic container system as claimed in claim 1
comprises: the magnetic coupler being positioned below the at least
one receptacle; and each of the at least one receptacle comprises a
recessed compartment.
9. The modular cosmetic container system as claimed in claim 8
comprises: the recessed compartment being provided for retaining a
pan of cosmetic product; the recessed compartment comprises a
finger groove; and the finger groove being tangentially incised
into the recessed compartment.
10. The modular cosmetic container system as claimed in claim 8,
wherein the recessed compartment is particularly configured for
retaining a cosmetic applicator.
11. A modular cosmetic container system comprises: a housing
assembly; at least one tray assembly; the housing assembly
comprises a housing cover and a housing base; each of the at least
one tray assembly comprises a magnetic coupler, and at least one
receptacle; the housing cover comprises an integrated mirror, a
front section, and a rear section; the housing base comprises a
housing base opening, at least one tray assembly mount, a front
base section, and a rear base section; the at least one tray
assembly being positioned within the housing assembly; the at least
one tray assembly being detachably coupled to the housing assembly;
the housing base being sealed by the housing cover; the housing
cover being pivotally associated with the housing base; the front
section being coincident with the front base section; the rear
section being coincident with the rear base section; the rear
section being pivotally coupled to the rear base section; the
integrated mirror being positioned between the front section and
the rear section; the integrated mirror being oriented towards the
housing base; the at least one tray assembly mount being positioned
between the front base section and the rear base section; and the
at least one tray assembly being detachably coupled to the at least
one tray assembly mount.
12. The modular cosmetic container system as claimed in claim 11
comprises: the at least one tray assembly mount comprises a
recessed magnetic plate; the recessed magnetic plate being
accessible through the housing base opening; the at least one tray
assembly traversing into the housing base by way of the housing
base opening; the integrated mirror being aligned centrally with
the housing base opening; and the magnetic coupler being
magnetically retained to the recessed magnetic plate.
13. The modular cosmetic container system as claimed in claim 12
comprises: the at least one tray assembly comprises a tab; the tab
comprises a flexible loop; the tab is peripherally positioned to
each of the at least one tray assembly; the tab being positioned
between the front section and the front base section; the tab
traversing the housing base opening, wherein the tab is externally
positioned to the housing base; the flexible loop being
peripherally positioned to the housing base; a tray assembly of the
at least one tray assembly being positioned coplanar to the tray
assembly of another at least one tray assembly; and the flexible
loop of the tray assembly being collinearly positioned to the
flexible loop of the other tray assembly, wherein the collinear
arrangement allows for the storage of a cosmetic applicator.
14. The modular cosmetic container system as claimed in claim 11
comprises: the housing base comprises a front housing base opening;
the at least one tray assembly mounts comprises a plurality of
magnetic shelves; the front base section being traversed by the
front housing base opening; the plurality of magnetic shelves being
accessible through the front housing base opening; the plurality of
magnetic shelves being vertically stacked within housing base; the
at least one tray assembly traversing into the housing base by way
of the front housing base opening; and the magnetic coupler being
magnetically retained to the plurality of magnetic shelves.
15. The modular cosmetic container system as claimed in claim 11
comprises: the housing cover comprises a first flap; the housing
base comprises a second flap; the first flap being pivotally
attached to the front section; the second flap being pivotally
attached the front base section; the first flap being coincident
with the second flap; the first flap and the second flap covering
the front housing base opening; the magnetic coupler being
positioned below the at least one receptacle; each of the at least
one receptacle comprises a recessed compartment; the recessed
compartment being provided for retaining a pan of cosmetic product;
the recessed compartment comprises a finger groove; and the finger
groove being tangentially incised into the recessed
compartment.
16. The modular cosmetic container system as claimed in claim 15,
wherein the recessed compartment is particularly configured for
retaining a cosmetic applicator.
17. A modular cosmetic container system comprises: a housing
assembly; at least one tray assembly; the housing assembly
comprises a housing cover and a housing base; each of the at least
one tray assembly comprises a magnetic coupler, and at least one
receptacle; the housing cover comprises an integrated mirror, a
front section, and a rear section; the housing base comprises a
housing base opening, at least one tray assembly mount, a front
base section, and a rear base section; the at least one tray
assembly being positioned within the housing assembly; the at least
one tray assembly being detachably coupled to the housing assembly;
the housing base being sealed by the housing cover; the housing
cover being pivotally associated with the housing base; the front
section being coincident with the front base section; the rear
section being coincident with the rear base section; the rear
section being pivotally coupled to the rear base section; the
integrated mirror being positioned between the front section and
the rear section; the integrated mirror being oriented towards the
housing base; the at least one tray assembly mount being positioned
between the front base section and the rear base section; the at
least one tray assembly being detachably coupled to the at least
one tray assembly mount; the at least one tray assembly mount
comprises a recessed magnetic plate; the recessed magnetic plate
being accessible through the housing base opening; the at least one
tray assembly traversing into the housing base by way of the
housing base opening; the integrated mirror being aligned centrally
with the housing base opening; and the magnetic coupler being
magnetically retained to the recessed magnetic plate.
18. The modular cosmetic container system as claimed in claim 17
comprises: the at least one tray assembly comprises a tab; the tab
comprises a flexible loop; the tab is peripherally positioned to
each of the at least one tray assembly; the tab being positioned
between the front section and the front base section; the tab
traversing the housing base opening, wherein the tab is externally
positioned to the housing base; the flexible loop being
peripherally positioned to the housing base; a tray assembly of the
at least one tray assembly being positioned coplanar to the tray
assembly of another at least one tray assembly; and the flexible
loop of the tray assembly being collinearly positioned to the
flexible loop of the other tray assembly, wherein the collinear
arrangement allows for the storage of a cosmetic applicator.
19. The modular cosmetic container system as claimed in claim 17
comprises: the housing base comprises a front housing base opening;
the at least one tray assembly mounts comprises a plurality of
magnetic shelves; the front base section being traversed by the
front housing base opening; the plurality of magnetic shelves being
accessible through the front housing base opening; the plurality of
magnetic shelves being vertically stacked within housing base; the
at least one tray assembly traversing into the housing base by way
of the front housing base opening; the magnetic coupler being
magnetically retained to the plurality of magnetic shelves; the
housing cover comprises a first flap; the housing base comprises a
second flap; the first flap being pivotally attached to the front
section; the second flap being pivotally attached the front base
section; the first flap being coincident with the second flap; the
first flap and the second flap covering the front housing base
opening; the magnetic coupler being positioned below the at least
one receptacle; each of the at least one receptacle comprises a
recessed compartment; the recessed compartment being provided for
retaining a pan of cosmetic product; the recessed compartment
comprises a finger groove; and the finger groove being tangentially
incised into the recessed compartment.
20. The modular cosmetic container system as claimed in claim 19,
wherein the recessed compartment is particularly configured for
retaining a cosmetic applicator.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention generally relates to a container
system, more specifically to a modular cosmetic container system
that utilizes a detachable tray system for interchanging sets of
cosmetic products. The present invention accomplishes this through
the use of magnetically retained components that enable facilitated
storage and removal of the detachable trays.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] It is well known to those familiar in the art, that cosmetic
products are provided in a plurality of storage containers.
Generally, cosmetic products, such as foundation, concealer,
mascara, eyeliner, and various other products are provided to
consumers in pre-packaged containers. These pre-packaged containers
are provided by manufactures as a means of transporting and
distributing their cosmetic products to retail and consumer
markets. Typically these pre-packaged containers function as a
re-sealable housing that allows the consumer to safely store the
cosmetic product after use. While these re-sealable containers
provide consumers with a standalone option to store individual
cosmetics, most consumers normally require the use of several
functionally different cosmetic products on a daily basis. This
situation is further exacerbated by the variability between the
size and shape of pre-packaged containers from different
manufactures. This variability in size and shape complicates the
storage and organization of large collections of cosmetic products,
making it difficult for the consumer to transport, use, and store
specific sets as well as large collections of cosmetic products. As
a result of this current situation, a plurality of storage
solutions have been created in an attempt to alleviate this
situation.
[0003] One storage solution currently available provides the
consumer with a non specific containers system that is able to
accommodate the various dimensions of cosmetic products. The
container system utilizes a plurality of non-specific shelves as
well as non-specific compartments in order to accommodate various
cosmetic products from different manufactures. These containers
systems provide the consumer with the ability to store large
collections of cosmetic products regardless of their size or shape
of their container. While the abovementioned container system
provides a versatile storage solution, it lacks the ability
conveniently organize small sets of cosmetic products from large
collections. This drawback is due to the lack of specificity that
is inherent to most versatile design.
[0004] Another storage solution currently available provides the
consumer with a cosmetic storage system that utilizes standardized
pre-packaged containers for distributing cosmetic products. These
standardized containers are incorporated into a separate housing
that conveniently organizes the standardized pre-packaged
containers according to the consumer's preference. The standardized
pre-packaged containers are organized into convenient sets that can
be customized or reorganized as needed through the use of a
detachably engagement between the housing and the standardized
pre-packaged containers. These convenient sets allow for
facilitated storage and transport of large collections of
standardized pre-packaged cosmetic products. While the
aforementioned cosmetic storage system is able to improve some
organization and storage limitations experienced by consumers, the
aforementioned cosmetic system is largely dependent on standardized
pre-packaged containers. This reliance on a standard size and shape
limits the consumer's options in cosmetic products, requiring them
to purchase cosmetics designed specifically for use with the
prepackaged system.
[0005] It is therefore the object of the present invention to
provide a modular cosmetic container system that allows a consumer
to organize, create, and substitute customizable cosmetic trays
detachably retained within a cosmetic storage system. The present
invention utilizes customizable tray assemblies as a means to store
particular combinations of cosmetic products. Each cosmetic product
is stored within specially designed receptacles in order to create
a unique set of cosmetic products. These unique sets can be placed
within the cosmetic storage system allowing for facilitated
transfer and improved customization for user's who may need to
frequently carry large collections of cosmetic products. The tray
assemblies comprise variably sized receptacles that allow the
attachment of a plurality of pre-packaged containers. The variably
sized receptacles are configured to retain cosmetic products as
well as cosmetic accessories. A housing system is provided for the
tray assembly that allows the storage organization of large
collections of tray assemblies. The housing system accommodates the
tray assemblies through specific mounts that enable further
customization and storage of cosmetic sets regardless. Due to the
tray assemblies' ability to retain various types of cosmetic
products, the housing system is able to store and organized a
plurality of cosmetic sets regardless of their size or original
manufacturer. Through the versatility of the tray assemblies and
the specificity of the housing system, the present invention is
able to provide consumers with an improved means of storing and
organizing existing cosmetic products.
BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS
[0006] FIG. 1 is a perspective view the displaying modular cosmetic
container system in the horizontal configuration with a single tray
assembly detachably coupled to the recessed magnetic plate as per
the current embodiment of the present invention.
[0007] FIG. 2 is a perspective view the displaying modular cosmetic
container system in the horizontal configuration with two tray
assemblies positioned coplanar and being detachably coupled to the
recessed magnetic plate as per the current embodiment of the
present invention.
[0008] FIG. 3 is a perspective view the displaying modular cosmetic
container system in the vertical configuration with the at least
one tray assembly detachably coupled to the plurality of magnetic
shelves assembly mounts in a vertical configuration as per the
current embodiment of the present invention.
[0009] FIG. 4 is an expanded perspective view the displaying the at
least one tray assembly with a single receptacle and single
cosmetic product as per the current embodiment of the present
invention.
[0010] FIG. 5 is an expanded perspective view the displaying the at
least one tray assembly with dual receptacles and two cosmetic
products as per the current embodiment of the present
invention.
[0011] FIG. 6 is an expanded perspective view the displaying the at
least one tray assembly with five receptacles consisting of a
receptacle designed for an applicator and four receptacles designed
for cosmetic products as per the current embodiment of the present
invention.
[0012] FIG. 7 is a perspective view the displaying modular cosmetic
container system in the horizontal configuration with a single tray
assembly detachably coupled to the recessed magnetic plate with the
housing cover in the closed position.
[0013] FIG. 8 is an expanded perspective view the displaying
modular cosmetic container system in the horizontal configuration
with a single tray assembly detachably coupled to the recessed
magnetic plate.
[0014] FIG. 9 is an expanded perspective view the displaying the
housing assembly of the modular cosmetic container system in the
horizontal configuration with the single tray assembly detached
from the recessed magnetic plate.
[0015] FIG. 10 is a perspective view the displaying modular
cosmetic container system in the horizontal configuration with two
tray assemblies positioned coplanar and being detachably coupled to
the recessed magnetic plate with the housing cover in the closed
position.
[0016] FIG. 11 is an expanded perspective view the displaying
modular cosmetic container system in the horizontal configuration
with two tray assemblies positioned coplanar and being detachably
coupled to the recessed magnetic plate.
[0017] FIG. 12 is a perspective view the displaying the housing
assembly of the modular cosmetic container system in the horizontal
configuration with both tray assemblies detached from the recessed
magnetic plate.
[0018] FIG. 13 is a perspective view the displaying modular
cosmetic container system in the vertical configuration with the at
least one tray assembly being detachably coupled to the plurality
of magnetic shelves and at least one tray assembly detachably
coupled to a recessed magnetic plate with the housing cover in the
closed position.
[0019] FIG. 14 is an expanded perspective view the displaying
modular cosmetic container system in the vertical configuration
with four tray assemblies being detachably coupled to the plurality
of magnetic shelves and one tray assembly detachably coupled to a
recessed magnetic plate.
[0020] FIG. 15 is a perspective view the displaying modular
cosmetic container system in the vertical configuration with the
vertically stacked tray assemblies and the horizontally positioned
tray assembly removed detached.
DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION
[0021] All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of
describing selected versions of the present invention and are not
intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
[0022] Referencing FIG. 1-3, the present invention is a modular
cosmetic container system that enables a user to organize, create,
and substitute customizable cosmetic trays detachably retained
within a cosmetic storage system. The present invention utilizes
the customizable tray assemblies as a means to store particular
combinations of cosmetic products 24. Each cosmetic product is
stored within specially designed receptacles in order to create a
unique set of cosmetic products 24. These unique sets can be placed
within the cosmetic storage system allowing for facilitated
transfer and improved customization for user's who may need to
frequently carry large collections of cosmetic products 24. In the
current embodiment of the present invention, the modular cosmetic
container system comprises a housing assembly 1 and at least one
tray assembly 16. The housing assembly 1 is the structural body
that functions as a storage location for retaining the at least one
tray assembly 16. The at least one tray assembly 16 is the
customizable storage component that retains a plurality of cosmetic
products 24 or cosmetic applicator 23. The at least one tray
assembly 16 is found positioned within the housing assembly 1,
wherein the user would store at least one tray assembly 16 within
the housing assembly 1 enabling facilitated transport of cosmetic
product sets. The at least one tray assembly 16 is found detachably
coupled to the housing assembly 1, wherein the detachable coupling
between the housing assembly 1 and the at least one tray allows for
the facilitated storage and retrieval of the at least one tray
assembly 16. It should be noted that the at least one tray assembly
16 shall hereinafter be referenced to as the tray assembly 16
unless otherwise noted.
[0023] Referencing FIG. 4-6, the tray assembly 16 is the
customizable storage component provided as the means of storing and
combining a plurality of cosmetic products 24 and cosmetic
applicator 23. The tray assembly 16 is detachably coupled within
the housing assembly 1 allowing for the facilitated storage and
retrieval. This is accomplished through a particular arrangement
between the tray assembly 16 and the housing assembly 1 that enable
the tray assembly 16 to function as a modular component allowing a
particular tray assembly 16 to be exchanged for another tray
assembly 16 with ease. In the current embodiment of the present
invention, of the tray assemblies of the at least one tray assembly
16 comprises a magnetic coupler 17, at least one receptacle 18, and
a tab. The magnetic coupler 17 is provided as the means to
detachably engage the tray assembly 16 to the housing assembly 1.
The magnetic coupler 17 is positioned below the at least one
receptacle 18. The at least one receptacle 18 is provided as a
mount for a cosmetic product or a cosmetic applicator. It should be
noted that the at least one receptacle 18 is provided to
accommodate more than one cosmetic product or applicator, but can
additionally be provided to accommodate a combination of cosmetic
products 24 and cosmetic applicator 23. In the current embodiment
of the present invention each of the at least one receptacle 18
comprises a recessed compartment 19. The recessed compartment 19
can be specifically configured to enable the attachment of various
cosmetic products 24, as well as the attachment of cosmetic
accessories, such as cosmetic applicator 23. When specifically
configured for cosmetic products 24 the recessed compartment 19
comprises a finger groove 20. The finger groove 20 is a
tangentially positioned groove incised into the recessed
compartment 19. The finger groove 20 allows the user to easily
detach the cosmetic product retained with the recessed compartment
19. The tab 21 is provided as a means of grasping the tray assembly
16. The tab 21 is peripherally positioned on the tray assembly 16,
wherein the tab 21 protrudes from the tray assembly 16 in order to
function as a contact point enabling the user to grasp the tray
assembly 16 when deployed within the housing assembly 1.
[0024] Referencing FIGS. 9, 12, and 15, the housing assembly 1 is
the structural body that functions as an enclosure for the at least
one tray assembly 16. The housing assembly 1 serves a structural
role within the modular cosmetic container system, wherein the
structural role enables the various iterations of the housing
assemblies subcomponents to be distributed in a manner optimally
suited for retaining the at least one tray assembly 16. In the
current embodiment of the present invention, the housing assembly 1
comprises a housing cover 2 and a housing base 7. The housing base
7 is the rigid body that contains the various structural elements
that enable the at least one tray assembly 16 to be detachably
coupled within the housing assembly 1. The housing cover 2 is
provided as a means to secure the at least one tray assembly 16
within the housing assembly 1. this interaction causes the housing
base 7 to be sealed by the housing cover 2, wherein the housing
cover 2 prevents unwanted interactions between the surrounding and
the cosmetic products 24 contained within each of the at least one
tray assemblies stored within the housing base 7. To facilitate the
detachable coupling between the housing assembly 1 and the at least
one tray assembly 16, the housing cover 2 and the housing base 7
are pivotally associated with each other. The pivotal association
allows the housing cover 2 to remain attached to the housing base 7
during the storage and retrieval of the at least one tray assembly
16. During the storage and retrieval of the at least one tray
assembly 16 from within the housing assembly 1, the housing cover 2
disengages it seal with the housing base 7 permitting access to the
interior portions of the housing base 7.
[0025] Referencing FIGS. 9, 12, and 15, the housing cover 2 is the
provided as the means of sealing the housing base 7, securing the
at least one tray assembly 16 stored within the housing assembly 1.
The housing cover 2 is pivotally associated with the housing base
7, allowing facilitated storage and retrieval of the at least one
tray assembly 16. In the current embodiment of the present
invention the housing cover 2 comprises an integrated minor 3, a
front section 4, and a rear section 6. The integrated minor 3 is
provided as an accessory component that facilitates the application
of cosmetic products 24. The integrated minor 3 allows the modular
cosmetic container system to function as a portable cosmetic
device, such as a compact case. The integrated mirror 3 is
positioned between the front section 4 and the rear section 6,
wherein the distribution of the integrated minor 3 between the
front section 4 and the rear section 6 allows for a central
alignment between the integrated minor 3 and the housing base 7.
The integrated minor 3 is positioned with an orientation that
directs the integrated minor 3 towards the housing base 7. The
front section 4 and the rear section 6 are opposed regions of the
housing cover 2 that enable a distinct alignment between the
housing cover 2 and the housing base 7.
[0026] Referencing FIGS. 1-3, the housing base 7 is provided as the
rigid body that contains the various structural elements that
enable the at least one tray assembly 16 to be detachably coupled
within the housing assembly 1. In the current embodiment of the
present invention, the housing base 7 comprises a housing base
opening 8, at least one tray assembly mount 10, a front section 4,
and a rear section 6. The housing base opening 8 is provided as a
structural element that allows access to the at least one tray
assembly mount 10. The housing base opening 8 is positioned on the
housing base 7, wherein the housing base opening 8 is positioned on
the housing base 7 a as an excised region that provides access to
an interior region of the housing base 7 that contains the at least
one tray assembly mount 10. The at least one tray assembly mount 10
is the structural component that directly engages the tray assembly
16. It should be noted that the at least one tray assembly mount 10
is provided with an interpretation that each of the at least one
tray assembly mount 10s may be coupled to a tray assembly 16 as
well as being coupled to at least one tray assembly 16. The at
least one tray assembly mount 10 is positioned between the front
base section 14 and the rear base section 13. The front base
section 14 and the rear base section 13 are opposed regions of the
housing base 7 that enable a distinct alignment between the housing
cover 2 and the housing base 7.
[0027] Referencing FIGS. 7, 10, and 13, the distinct alignment
between the housing cover 2 and the housing base 7 provides that
the front section 4 of the housing cover 2 and the front base
section 14 of the housing base 7 are positioned coincident to one
another. Similarly, the rear section 6 of the housing cover 2 and
the rear base section 13 of the housing base 7 are provided with a
coincident distribution. The coincident distribution between the
front section 4 with the front base section 14, and the rear
section 6 and the rear base section 13 permits a parallel alignment
between surfaces of the housing cover 2 and the housing base 7, as
well as a shared axial relation. In addition to the coincident
relationship, the rear section 6 and the rear base section 13. The
rear section 6 and the rear base section 13 are pivotally coupled
to each other. The pivotal relationship between the rear base
section 13 and the rear section 6 allows the pivotal engagement
between the housing base 7 and the housing cover 2. Referencing
FIG. 3, in the current embodiment of the present invention, the
tray assembly mount 10 can be provided with sufficient clearance
between the recessed magnetic plate 11 and the housing cover 2 in
order to allow the placement of the at least one tray assembly 16
with the cosmetic applicator 23 without restricting the closure of
the housing assembly 1 by the housing cover 2.
[0028] In the current embodiment of the present invention, the
housing base 7 is provided with at least two component
configurations. The two component configurations differ in the
distribution of the at least one tray assembly mount 10, wherein
the distribution of the at least one tray assembly mount 10 results
in a vertical or horizontal configuration. Although two
configurations exist, it should be noted that the component
similarity and distribution between both configurations are
relatively high. Additionally it should be noted that the two
configurations are not mutually exclusive and that the vertical
configuration may contain elements of horizontal configuration,
conversely the horizontal configuration may contain elements of the
vertical configuration.
[0029] In the horizontal configuration of the present invention,
the at least one tray assembly mount 10 is provided as a recessed
magnetic plate 11 that enables the distribution of the at least one
tray assembly 16 in a coplanar arrangement to another at least one
tray assembly 16. The recessed magnetic plate 11 is a magnetically
reactive component that enables the magnetic retention of at least
one tray assembly 16 to tray assembly mount 10. In the horizontal
configuration the housing base opening 8 is found positioned
between the front base section 14 and the rear base section 13. The
housing base opening 8 is centrally aligned with the integrated
mirror 3, wherein the central alignment to the integrated mirror 3
is accomplished by the central positioning of the housing base
opening 8 relative to the housing base 7 and with the vertical
orientation of the housing base opening 8 towards the housing cover
2. The housing base opening 8 is provided as the means of accessing
the recessed magnetic plate 11. Due to this relationship, the at
least one tray assembly 16 must traverse through the housing base
opening 8 to engage the at least one tray assembly mount 10. The at
least one tray assembly 16 is magnetically retained to the recessed
magnetic plate 11 by way of the magnetic coupler 17. The tab 21 of
the at least one tray assembly 16 is provided as a means of
grasping the at least one tray assembly 16 when coupled within the
housing base 7. The tab 21 traverses through the housing base
opening 8, resulting in the tab 21 being positioned between the
housing cover 2 and the housing base 7. The aforementioned
relationship is further explained as having the tab 21 positioned
between the front section 4 of the housing cover 2 and the front
base section 14 of the housing base 7. The flexible loop 22 being
peripherally positioned to the housing base 7 enables flexible loop
22 to function as a storage mount for a cosmetic applicator 23 as
well as elongated cylindrically shaped cosmetic products 24,
providing that the flexible loop 22 is positioned collinear with
the flexible loop 22 of another tray assembly 16.
[0030] Referencing FIG. 7-12, in the vertical configuration of the
present invention, the at least one tray assembly mount 10 is
provided as a plurality of magnetic shelves 12 that enable the tray
assemblies to be vertically stacked within the housing base 7. In
addition, the vertical configuration is provided with a front
housing base opening 9. The front housing base opening 9 is
provided as a particular opening for accessing the plurality of
magnetic shelves 12 positioned within the housing base 7. The front
housing base opening 9 is found traversing the front base section
14, wherein the front housing base 7 is found positioned coincident
with the front base section 14 while enabling access to the
plurality of magnetic shelves 12. The at least one tray assembly 16
must traverse through the front housing base opening 9 in order to
access the plurality of magnetic shelves 12. It should be noted
that each of the plurality of magnetic shelves 12 are provided as a
singular mounting point for a tray assembly 16, wherein a magnetic
shelf 12 of the plurality of magnetic shelves 12 would be coupled
to only a single magnetic coupler 17.
[0031] Referencing FIG. 13-15, in the vertical configuration of the
present invention, the housing cover 2 and the housing base 7 are
provided with a means of securely sealing the front housing base
opening 9. This means of securely sealing the front housing base
opening 9 is accomplished through the inclusion of additional
component to housing cover 2 and the housing base 7. In the
vertical configuration of the present invention, the housing cover
2 comprises a first flap 5 and the housing base 7 comprises a
second flap 15. The first flap 5 is coupled to the front section 4
in a manner that results in a perpendicular positioning relative to
the integrated minor 3. The first flap 5 is found pivotally
attached to the front section 4 of the housing cover 2, wherein the
first flap 5 pivots about a path with a starting point being front
housing base opening 9 and the end point being a plane that is
coincident with the integrated minor 3. The second flap 15 is
coupled to the lower portion of the front base section 14 resulting
in a parallel positioning relative to the front housing base
opening 9. The second flap 15 is found pivotally attached to the
front base section 14 of the housing base 7, wherein the second
flap 15 pivots about a path that begins with the front housing base
opening 9 the plane coincident with the pivot point between the
front base section 14 and the second flap 15.
[0032] In the current embodiment of the present invention, the
engagement between the cosmetic products 24 and the at least one
receptacles 18 is accomplished through a non-specific engagement.
While the current embodiment utilizes a non-specific engagement
between the cosmetic products 24 and the at least one receptacle
18, it should be noted that additional embodiment can potentially
utilize any detachable engagement necessary to securely attach the
cosmetic product 24 to the at least one receptacle 18 of the tray
assembly 16, wherein the detachable engagement can include a
magnetic engagement.
[0033] In the current embodiment of the present invention the
modular cosmetic container system is provided with a light weight
and durable construction. While the material construction of the
present invention is not explicitly described, it should be noted
that the present invention should be constructed from materials
that are relatively inert with regards to current cosmetic product
formulations.
[0034] In the current embodiment of the present invention, the
magnetic components of the utilized between the magnetic coupler 17
of the at least one tray assembly 16 and the recessed magnetic
plate 11 of the at least one tray assembly mount 10 is not
explicitly described. While the magnetic relationship between the
magnetic coupler 17 and the magnetic plate 11 are not explicitly
mentioned, it should be noted that this lack of specificity
provides that any magnetic engagement means between the two
components would be constitute an obvious difference.
[0035] In the current embodiment of the present invention, the
magnetic components of the utilized between the magnetic coupler 17
of the at least one tray assembly 16 and the plurality of magnetic
shelves 12 of the at least one tray assembly mount 10 are not
explicitly described. While the magnetic relationship between the
magnetic coupler 17 and the plurality of magnetic shelves 12 are
not explicitly mentioned, it should be noted that this lack of
specificity provides that any magnetic engagement means between the
two components would be constitute an obvious difference.
[0036] In the current embodiment of the present invention, the tab
21 is peripherally positioned on the tray assembly 16 and found
positioned between the front section 4 and the front base section
14. Although the tab 21 utilizes the aforementioned component
arrangement, an additional embodiment of the present invention,
would omit the tab 21 and the associated positioning for the at
least one tray assembly 16. In this additional embodiment the tray
assembly 16 would not require the tab 21 as the means of separating
the tray assembly 16 from the tray assembly mount 10. Furthermore,
the absence of the tab 21, eliminates the requirement to have the
tab positioned between the front section 4 and the front base
section 14. In the horizontal configuration, the tab-less tray
assemblies can be positioned in any configuration and orientation
regardless of the positioning of front section and the front base
section as long as the tray assemblies 16 are positioned coplanar
to each other. Moreover, it should be noted that the tab-less tray
assemblies maybe used in combination with the tabbed tray
assemblies 16.
[0037] Although the invention has been explained in relation to its
preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other
possible modifications and variations can be made without departing
from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter
claimed.
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