U.S. patent application number 14/920357 was filed with the patent office on 2017-04-27 for artificial eyelash containers.
The applicant listed for this patent is Kiss Nail Products, Inc.. Invention is credited to Ki Chul Ahn.
Application Number | 20170112214 14/920357 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 58562375 |
Filed Date | 2017-04-27 |
United States Patent
Application |
20170112214 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Ahn; Ki Chul |
April 27, 2017 |
ARTIFICIAL EYELASH CONTAINERS
Abstract
An artificial eyelash container for securely holding items, such
as artificial eyelashes or eyelash packages is provided. In one
embodiment, the artificial eyelash container includes a body and a
tray. The body forms a cavity therewithin and defines a
longitudinal axis. The tray includes an upright member extending
parallel to the axis and a plurality of longitudinally spaced-apart
crossmembers extending from the upright member perpendicular to the
axis. The artificial eyelash container further includes a base,
which is configured to be attached to the body. The body can be in
the shape of a mascara bottle and may include a dividing indicator
to create the visual impression of a bottle cap.
Inventors: |
Ahn; Ki Chul; (Jericho,
NY) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Kiss Nail Products, Inc. |
Port Washington |
NY |
US |
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Family ID: |
58562375 |
Appl. No.: |
14/920357 |
Filed: |
October 22, 2015 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B65D 77/26 20130101;
A41G 5/02 20130101; B65D 25/10 20130101; B65D 25/54 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A41G 5/02 20060101
A41G005/02; B65D 25/54 20060101 B65D025/54; B65D 85/00 20060101
B65D085/00; B65D 25/10 20060101 B65D025/10 |
Claims
1. A container comprising: a body forming a cavity therewithin and
defining a longitudinal axis; and a tray disposed within the
cavity, the tray comprising an upright member extending parallel to
the axis and a plurality of longitudinally spaced-apart
crossmembers extending from the upright member perpendicular to the
axis.
2. The container of claim 1, wherein the body comprises a groove
perpendicular to the axis to create the visual impression of a
bottle cap.
3. The container of claim 1, wherein the body is in the shape of a
mascara bottle and the tray is configured to hold artificial
eyelashes.
4. The container of claim 1 further comprising a base defining a
base cavity having a first cross-sectional area of a congruent
shape with a second cross-sectional area of the cavity when viewed
perpendicular to the axis.
5. The container of claim 4, wherein the body is hingedly connected
to the base.
6. The container of claim 4, wherein the body is configured to be
connected to the base by friction fit.
7. The container of claim 4, wherein the base defines a base
centerline perpendicular to the axis, and wherein the base includes
a recess proximate the centerline.
8. The container of claim 1, wherein the body is tapered at least
toward one end of the body along the axis.
9. The container of claim 1, wherein the body defines a body
centerline perpendicular to the axis, and wherein the body is
tapered toward each end of the body along the axis from the body
centerline.
10. The container of claim 1, wherein the body has a semicircular
cross-sectional area when viewed along a direction parallel to the
axis.
11. The container of claim 1, wherein the body includes a
transparent window.
12. The container of claim 1, wherein each crossmember includes
raised surfaces relative to adjacent portions of the tray.
13. The container of claim 11, wherein the window is of a
rectangular shape with at least one inverted rounded corner when
viewed along a direction perpendicular to the axis.
14. An artificial eyelash container comprising: a body defining a
longitudinal axis, the body having a semi-circular cross-sectional
area when viewed along a direction parallel to the axis, the body
forming a cavity therewithin, and the body comprising a dividing
indicator perpendicular to the axis to create the visual impression
of a bottle cap; a base configured to be attached to the body, the
base defining a base cavity having a first cross-sectional area of
a congruent shape with a second cross-sectional area of the cavity
when viewed perpendicular to the axis; a tray disposed within the
cavity, the tray comprising an upright member extending parallel to
the axis and a plurality of longitudinally spaced-apart
crossmembers extending from the upright member perpendicular to the
axis for holding at least one of artificial eyelashes and eyelash
packages; and a window defined by the body, the window configured
to display at least in part the at least one of the artificial
eyelashes and the eyelash packages therein.
15. The artificial eyelash container of claim 14, wherein the body
is in the shape of a mascara bottle.
16. The artificial eyelash container of claim 14, wherein the base
defines a base centerline perpendicular to the axis, and wherein
the base includes a recess proximate the centerline.
17. The artificial eyelash container of claim 14, wherein the body
defines a body centerline perpendicular to the axis, and wherein
the body is tapered toward each end of the body along the axis from
the body centerline.
18. The artificial eyelash container of claim 14, wherein the body
is tapered along at least toward one end of the body along the
axis.
19. The artificial eyelash container of claim 14, wherein each
crossmember includes raised surfaces relative to adjacent portions
of the tray.
20. The artificial eyelash container of claim 14, wherein the body
is hingedly connected to the base.
21. The artificial eyelash container of claim 14, wherein the body
is configured to be connected to the base by friction fit.
22. The artificial eyelash container of claim 14, wherein the
window is of a rectangular shape with at least one inverted rounded
corner when viewed along a direction perpendicular to the axis.
23. The artificial eyelash container of claim 14, wherein the tray
further includes a cover tray, the cover tray and the tray together
forming a hollow interior space for holding the at least one of the
artificial eyelashes and the eyelash packages.
24. The artificial eyelash container of claim 14, wherein the
dividing indicator is a groove in the surface of the body.
25. The artificial eyelash container of claim 14, wherein the
dividing indicator is a marking on the surface of the body.
Description
FIELD OF TECHNOLOGY
[0001] The present disclosure relates to artificial eyelash
containers shaped as a mascara bottle for holding and/or displaying
artificial eyelashes.
BACKGROUND
[0002] As an alternative to or in addition to mascara, eyelash
lengthening, darkening or thickening may be accomplished by
attaching artificial eyelashes to a user's eyelids to enhance the
appearance of the eyelashes. Artificial eyelashes are generally
packaged in a generic-looking rectangular or square shaped
container or box. The user may tear the package open to retrieve a
particular set of artificial eyelashes or accessories from the
container, and subsequently retrieve additional sets of artificial
eyelashes or accessories from the opened container.
SUMMARY
[0003] The present disclosure, in part, is directed to artificial
eyelash containers shaped as a mascara bottle for holding and/or
displaying artificial eyelashes. Traditional containers for
artificial eyelashes can be functionally unsatisfactory, because
they may not be easy to re-seal once torn open. Moreover, in some
cases, retrieving the artificial eyelashes or other accessories
from the torn package can be difficult or cumbersome. Additionally,
generic-looking or square shaped containers may lack an aesthetic
appearance. In this regard, a generic-looking rectangular container
may not be very appealing or marketable to a customer. An
artificial eyelash container recognizable by a customer from a
distance would be desirable. It would be also desirable to allow a
customer or user to check the product contained in the container
through a display window.
[0004] According to one non-limiting aspect of the present
disclosure, an artificial eyelash container includes a body forming
a cavity therewithin and defining a longitudinal axis, and a tray
disposed within the cavity. The tray comprises an upright member
extending parallel to the axis and a plurality of longitudinally
spaced-apart crossmembers extending from the upright member
perpendicular to the axis.
[0005] According to another non-limiting aspect of the present
disclosure, an artificial eyelash container comprises a body
defining a longitudinal axis, and the body has a semi-circular
cross-sectional area when viewed along a direction parallel to the
axis. The body forms a cavity therewithin, and the body includes a
dividing indicator perpendicular to the axis to create the visual
impression of a bottle cap. The artificial eyelash container
further includes a base configured to be attached to the body, the
base defining a base cavity having a first cross-sectional area of
a congruent shape with a second cross-sectional area of the cavity
when viewed perpendicular to the axis. The artificial eyelash
container also includes a tray disposed within the cavity, the tray
comprising an upright member extending parallel to the axis and a
plurality of longitudinally spaced-apart crossmembers extending
from the upright member perpendicular to the axis for holding at
least one of artificial eyelashes and eyelash packages. Finally,
the artificial eyelash container also comprises a window defined by
the body, the window configured to display at least in part the at
least one of the artificial eyelashes and/or the eyelash packages
therein.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0006] Features and advantages of the present disclosure may be
better understood by reference to the accompanying drawings in
which:
[0007] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of an artificial
eyelash container, according to a non-limiting embodiment of the
present disclosure;
[0008] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the artificial
eyelash container of FIG. 1, illustrating a body, a window, a tray,
and a base;
[0009] FIG. 3 is a front view of the artificial eyelash container
of FIG. 1; and
[0010] FIG. 4 is a side view of a tray with a cover tray in the
artificial eyelash container, according to the embodiment of the
present disclosure illustrated in FIG. 1
[0011] FIG. 5 is a top view of a tray and a cover tray in the
artificial eyelash container, according to the embodiment of the
present disclosure illustrated in FIG. 1
[0012] FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view of an artificial
eyelash container, according to another embodiment of the present
disclosure.
[0013] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a base in the artificial
eyelash container, according to the embodiment of the present
disclosure illustrated in FIG. 6.
[0014] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a cover sheet in the
artificial eyelash container, according to the embodiment of the
present disclosure illustrated in FIG. 6.
[0015] The reader will appreciate the foregoing details, as well as
others, upon considering the following detailed description of
certain non-limiting embodiments of artificial eyelash containers
according to the present disclosure. The reader may also comprehend
certain of such additional details upon using the artificial
eyelash containers described herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0016] The present disclosure, in part, is directed to artificial
eyelash containers that are configured to allow a user to securely
store artificial eyelashes. "Artificial eyelashes" as used herein
refers to a device including a plurality of strands that are not
part of an individual's body for application to the eyelid. In
certain non-limiting embodiments, the strands are coupled to a
spine or base strand. In certain other non-limiting embodiments,
the strands are not coupled to a spine or base strand, and are
applied individually and directly to an individual's eyelid and/or
eyelashes. The artificial eyelashes can be made from strands that
may have been cleaned and dried, by tying the strands to a spine or
base strand, trimming the strands to desired lengths, and curling
the strands to provide a natural look. The artificial eyelashes
stored on a tray within the container described herein may not be
easily falling out or become lost.
[0017] Embodiments of the present disclosure are described in
detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same or
similar components may be designated by the same or similar
reference numerals although they are illustrated in different
drawings. Detailed descriptions of constructions or processes known
in the art may be omitted to avoid obscuring the subject matter of
the present disclosure. Further, in the following description of
the present disclosure, various specific definitions found in the
following description are provided only to provide a general
understanding of the present disclosure, and it is apparent to
those skilled in the art that the present disclosure can be
implemented without such definitions.
[0018] Referring to FIGS. 1-5, the illustrated artificial eyelash
container 100 includes a body 110 and a tray 120. The body 110
forms a cavity therewithin and defines a longitudinal axis 116. In
certain non-limiting embodiments, the body 110 has at least one
semicircular cross-sectional area 111 when viewed along a direction
parallel to the longitudinal axis 116, but the cross-sectional area
111 may have other shapes, e.g., a rectangular shape. The body 110
may be in the shape of a mascara bottle. In certain non-limiting
embodiments, the body 110 is tapered at least toward one end of the
body 110 along the axis 116, but the body 110 may also be
non-tapered. In further embodiments, the body 110 defines a body
centerline 117 perpendicular to the axis 116, and is tapered toward
each end of the body 110 along the axis 116 from the body
centerline 117.
[0019] In certain non-limiting embodiments, the body 110 can be
made of plastic or similar light weight material. For example, the
body 110 may be a plastic made through a vacuum formed or
injection-molded process. The body 110 may be translucent,
transparent, opaque, or any combination thereof. In other
embodiments, the body 110 can be made of metal or similar strong
material providing for enhanced strength and rigidity of the body
110. In further embodiments, any material known in the art with
similar characteristics can be used to produce the body 110. In
further embodiments, the body 110 may be made of a combination of
different materials (e.g., plastic or similar lightweight material
and metal or similar strong material).
[0020] In certain non-limiting embodiments, the body 110 comprises
a dividing indicator 115 perpendicular to the axis 116 to create
the visual impression of a bottle cap. In the illustrated
embodiment, the dividing indicator 115 is a groove in the surface
of the body 110. In other embodiments, the dividing indicator 115
can be a marking on the surface of the body 110. In still other
embodiments, the dividing indicator 115 can include a raised
surface having the shape of a strip when viewed from the front.
[0021] Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, in certain non-limiting
embodiments, the tray 120 comprises an upright member 121 extending
parallel to the axis 116 and a plurality of longitudinally
spaced-apart crossmembers 122 extending from the upright member 120
perpendicular to the axis 116. The tray 120 is disposed within the
cavity formed in the body 110. The tray 120 is configured to hold
items, such as a set of an artificial eyelash (not shown) or an
eyelash package 130. In certain non-limiting embodiments, each
crossmember 122 includes raised surfaces relative to adjacent
portions of the tray 120. The upright member 121 and crossmember
122 allow the items to be held in an upright and organized manner.
In other embodiments, the tray 120 may include openings (not shown)
arranged in a grid pattern or various other patterns (e.g., having
curved crossmembers). In further embodiments, the tray 120 may be
flat without any partitions. In certain non-limiting embodiments,
the height of the crossmember 122 is lower than the height of the
upright member 121 so that a user can easily pick up the set of an
artificial eyelash or eyelash package 130 with fingers. In other
embodiments, the height of the crossmember 122 is the same or
higher than the height of the upright member 121.
[0022] The tray 120 can be made of various plastics or similar
lightweight materials by a vacuum formed or injection molded
process. In other embodiments, the tray 120 can be made of metal or
similar strong material providing for enhanced strength and
rigidity of the tray 120. In further embodiments, the tray 120 may
be made of a combination of different materials (e.g., plastic or
similar lightweight material and metal or similar strong material).
In certain non-limiting, the tray 120 has a similar shape as the
body 110 to prevent the tray 120 from moving within the cavity.
[0023] In certain non-limiting embodiments, the tray 120 further
includes a cover tray 140. The cover tray 140 and the tray 120
together form a hollow interior space for holding items, such as
artificial eyelashes (not shown) or the eyelash package 130. In
certain non-limiting embodiments, the cover tray 140 is configured
to hold the items sufficiently tightly to prevent the items from
moving within the cavity.
[0024] In certain non-limiting embodiments, the artificial eyelash
container 100 further includes a base 150. The base 150 is
configured to be attached to the body 110. The base 150 defines a
base cavity and has a first cross-sectional area with a second
cross-sectional area of the cavity when viewed perpendicular to the
axis 116. The first cross-sectional area has a congruent shape with
the body and is adapted to matingly receive the body 110. In
certain non-limiting embodiments, the base 150 also defines a base
centerline 157 perpendicular to the axis 116, and includes a recess
170 proximate the centerline 157 to facilitate the separation of
the body 110 from the base 150. In other embodiments, the recess
170 can be located at any other part of the base 150.
[0025] In certain non-limiting embodiments, the base 150 can be
made of plastic or similar light weight material. For example, the
base 150 may be a plastic made through a vacuum formed or
injection-molded process. The base 150 may be translucent,
transparent, or opaque. In other embodiments, the base 150 can be
made of metal or similar strong material providing for enhanced
strength and rigidity of the base 150. In further embodiments, any
material known in the art with similar characteristics can be used
to produce the base 150.
[0026] In certain non-limiting embodiments, the base 150 may
include a top wall 151, a bottom wall 152, and side walls 153 for
connecting to the body 110. The base 150 may further include a
bottom 154 connected to the top wall 151, bottom wall 152, and side
walls 153 of the base 150. The base 150 may be roughly in the shape
of a mascara bottle when viewed from the outside. In certain
non-limiting embodiments, the base 150 is tapered at least toward
one end of the body 110 along the axis 116. In further embodiments,
the base is tapered toward each end of the base along the axis 116
from the base centerline 157.
[0027] In certain non-limiting embodiments, the base 150 comprises
a second dividing indicator 155 perpendicular to the axis 116 to
create the visual impression of a bottle cap. The second dividing
indicator 155 can be a groove in the surface of the base 150 or a
marking on the surface of the base 150. In still other embodiments,
the second dividing indicator 155 can include a raised surface
having the shape of a strip when viewed from the front.
[0028] In certain non-limiting embodiments, the body 110 is
configured to be connected to the base 150 by friction fit. In
other embodiments, the body 110 is hingedly connected to the base
150. In further embodiments, the body 110 may be joined to the base
150 by a snap fit, interlocking tabs, or any other suitable
manners.
[0029] In certain non-limiting embodiments, the artificial eyelash
container 100 further includes a window 160 defined by the body
110. The window 160 is configured to display at least in part the
artificial eyelashes (not shown) or the eyelash packages 130
therein. The window 160 may be translucent, transparent, or even
slightly opaque. In certain non-limiting embodiments, the window
160 is of a rectangular shape with at least one inverted rounded
corner when viewed along a direction perpendicular to the axis 116.
In other embodiments, the window assume any other shapes,
including, but not limited to, a square, rectangle, circle,
semi-circle, triangle, rhombus, trapezoid, and combinations
thereof.
[0030] In use of the artificial eyelash container 100, the user can
check the product contained in the artificial eyelash container 100
through the window 160, and purchase the container having the
desired products. To retrieve certain eyelash packages 130, the
user can grasp the body 110 and the base 150 and pull them
laterally away from each other, thereby exposing the tray 120. The
artificial eyelash container 100 can be subsequently closed by
coupling the body 110 to the base 150. Thus, the artificial eyelash
container 100 described herein can make storing and retrieving
artificial eyelashes or eyelash packages tidy and
user-friendly.
[0031] FIG. 6 illustrates the artificial eyelash container
according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. The
artificial eyelash container 200 in this embodiment includes a body
210, a tray 220, a base 250, and a cover sheet 270. Referring to
FIG. 7, the base 250 defines a base cavity and has a first
cross-sectional area with a second cross-sectional area of the
cavity when viewed perpendicular to the axis 216. According to
certain non-limiting embodiments, the base 250 includes a front
wall 251, a top wall 252, a bottom wall 253, and side walls 254.
The front wall 251 is configured to receive the body 210. According
to certain non-limiting embodiments, the front wall 251 includes an
indented surface 256 that forms a base cavity. According to certain
non-limiting embodiments, the indented surface has a congruent
shape with the body 210 and is adapted to matingly receive the body
210.
[0032] The base 250 can be made of plastic or similar light weight
material. For example, the base 250 may be a plastic made through a
vacuum formed or injection-molded process. The base 250 may be
translucent, transparent, or opaque. In other embodiments, any
material known in the art with similar characteristics can be used
to produce the base 250.
[0033] Referring to FIG. 8, in the illustrated embodiment the cover
sheet 270 has a hollow interior space 276 in the shape of the body
210 so that the cover sheet 270 can hold the body 210 and prevent
the body 210 from moving therewithin. In the illustrated
embodiment, the cover sheet 270 further includes a front wall 271,
a top wall 272, a bottom wall 273, and side walls 274. In the
illustrated embodiment, the front wall 271 is configured to connect
to the base 250 and includes the hollow interior space 276 to hold
the body 210. In certain non-limiting embodiments, the cover sheet
270 further comprises a dividing indicator 275 perpendicular to the
axis 216 to create the visual impression of a bottle cap. The
dividing indicator 275 can be a groove in the surface of the cover
sheet 270 or a marking on the surface of the cover sheet 270. In
still other embodiments, the dividing indicator 275 can include a
raised surface having the shape of a strip when viewed from the
front.
[0034] The cover sheet 270 can be made of plastic or similar light
weight material. For example, the cover sheet 270 may be a plastic
made through a vacuum formed or injection-molded process. The cover
sheet 270 may be translucent, transparent, opaque, or any
combination thereof. In other embodiments, any material known in
the art with similar characteristics can be used to produce the
cover sheet 270.
[0035] In certain non-limiting embodiments, the cover sheet 270 is
configured to be connected to the base 250 by friction fit. In
other embodiments, the cover sheet 270 is hingedly connected to the
base 250. In further embodiments, the cover sheet 270 may joined to
the base 250 by a snap fit, interlocking tabs, or any other
suitable manners. Referring also to FIG. 6, in the illustrated
embodiment, each of the base 250 and the cover sheet 270 further
includes a hook-hole 257, 277, respectively, so that the artificial
eyelash container 200 can be hung on display hooks in stores.
[0036] Remaining features and characteristics of the artificial
eyelash container 200 illustrated and described with respect to
FIGS. 6-8 in which the tray 220 is disposed within the cavity
formed in the body 210 can otherwise be similar or the same as
those described with the embodiments depicted in FIGS. 1-5
including but not limited to certain components and shapes of any
of the body 210 or the tray 220, as well as the possible presence
and shape of a semicircular cross-sectional area 211, a dividing
indicator 215, an upright member 221, a crossmember 222, a cover
tray (not shown), and a window 260 as described and illustrated
herein.
[0037] In use of the artificial eyelash container 200, the user can
view the product container in the artificial eyelash container 200
through the window 260, and purchase the container having the
desired products. To access the body 210 of the artificial eyelash
container 200, the user can grasp the base 250 and the cover sheet
270, and pull the cover sheet 270 away from the base 250, thereby
exposing the body 210. To retrieve certain eyelash packages, the
user can subsequently grasp the body 210 and the base 250, and pull
the body 210 away from the base 250, thereby exposing the tray 220.
The artificial eyelash container 200 can be subsequently closed by
coupling the body 210 to the base 250. Thus, the artificial eyelash
container 200 described herein can make storing and retrieving
artificial eyelashes or eyelash packages tidy and
user-friendly.
[0038] It should be understood that various changes and
modifications to the presently preferred embodiments described
herein will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Such changes
and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and
scope of the present subject matter and without diminishing its
intended advantages. It is therefore intended that such changes and
modifications be covered by the appended claims.
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