U.S. patent application number 15/256402 was filed with the patent office on 2018-03-08 for false eye-lash storage system.
The applicant listed for this patent is Jennifer Chiba. Invention is credited to Jennifer Chiba.
Application Number | 20180065779 15/256402 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 61281878 |
Filed Date | 2018-03-08 |
United States Patent
Application |
20180065779 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Chiba; Jennifer |
March 8, 2018 |
False Eye-Lash Storage System
Abstract
A method and apparatus can include: providing a body having a
latch; coupling a tray to the body with a hinge, the hinge enabling
a tray open configuration and a tray closed configuration, the tray
including mounting plates for attaching false eyelashes thereto,
and the latch extended vertically from below the tray to above the
tray while the tray is in the tray closed configuration; attaching
a mirror positioned within a lid extend between rounded edges of
the lid, the mirror being smaller than the length and width of the
lid; and coupling the lid to the body with the hinge, the hinge
enabling a lid open configuration and a lid closed configuration,
the lid releasably secured in the lid closed configuration to the
body with the latch.
Inventors: |
Chiba; Jennifer; (Santa Ana,
CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Chiba; Jennifer |
Santa Ana |
CA |
US |
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Family ID: |
61281878 |
Appl. No.: |
15/256402 |
Filed: |
September 2, 2016 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B65D 43/22 20130101;
B65D 43/16 20130101; B65D 25/10 20130101; B65D 51/24 20130101; A41G
5/02 20130101; A45C 13/02 20130101; A45D 42/00 20130101; A45C 11/00
20130101 |
International
Class: |
B65D 25/10 20060101
B65D025/10; A45D 42/00 20060101 A45D042/00; A41G 5/02 20060101
A41G005/02; B65D 43/16 20060101 B65D043/16; B65D 43/22 20060101
B65D043/22; B65D 51/24 20060101 B65D051/24 |
Claims
1. A false eyelash storage system comprising: a body having a
latch; a tray coupled to the body with a hinge, the hinge enabling
a tray open configuration and a tray closed configuration, the tray
including mounting plates for attaching false eyelashes thereto,
and the latch extended vertically from below the tray to above the
tray while the tray is in the tray closed configuration; a lid
coupled to the body with the hinge, the hinge enabling a lid open
configuration and a lid closed configuration, the lid releasably
secured in the lid closed configuration to the body with the latch;
and a mirror positioned within the lid extend between rounded edges
of the lid, the mirror being smaller than the length and width of
the lid.
2. The system of claim 1 wherein: the body includes a body cavity
for containing or storing accessories; the tray is coupled to the
body within a top portion of the cavity while the tray is in the
tray closed configuration with a gap between the tray and a bottom
of the cavity while the tray is in the tray closed configuration;
and the mirror entirely spaced apart from the tray while the lid is
in the lid closed configuration.
3. The system of claim 2 wherein the body includes a tray support
formed within the body cavity and the tray support extended up
toward the tray for supporting the tray in a constant height within
the body cavity when the tray is in the tray closed
configuration.
4. The system of claim 1 further comprising false eyelashes
attached to the mounting plates and extend on the mounting plates
at the same angle as the mounting plates, the false eyelashes fully
contained within a single mounting plate.
5. The system of claim 1 wherein the lid includes an interior
perimeter, the interior perimeter extended down into the body below
a lid edge when the lid is in the lid closed configuration, and the
interior perimeter positioned between an outer perimeter of the
tray and interior sides of the body when the lid is in the lid
closed configuration.
6. A system of manufacturing a false eyelash storage system
comprising: a body having a latch; a tray to the body with a lower
hinge, the lower hinge enabling a tray open configuration and a
tray closed configuration, the tray including mounting plates for
attaching false eyelashes thereto, and the latch extended
vertically from below the tray to above the tray while the tray is
in the tray closed configuration; a lid coupled to the body with an
upper hinge, the upper hinge enabling a lid open configuration and
a lid closed configuration, the lid releasably secured in the lid
closed configuration to the body with the latch; and a mirror
positioned within the lid extend between rounded edges of the lid,
the mirror being smaller than the length and width of the lid.
7. The system of claim 6 wherein the tray includes vertical spaces
and lateral spaces between the mounting plates.
8. The system of claim 6 wherein the lid includes lace and facets
around an inner boarder.
9. The system of claim 6 wherein the lid includes a top side
sloping down from a back side toward a front side.
10. The system of claim 6 wherein the body includes an inner
cavity, the inner cavity being a depression in a bottom side of the
body, the body further including a ridge extended down as the lower
most surface of the bottom side.
11. A method of manufacturing a false eyelash storage system
comprising: providing a body having a latch; coupling a tray to the
body with a hinge, the hinge enabling a tray open configuration and
a tray closed configuration, the tray including mounting plates for
attaching false eyelashes thereto, and the latch extended
vertically from below the tray to above the tray while the tray is
in the tray closed configuration; attaching a mirror positioned
within a lid extend between rounded edges of the lid, the mirror
being smaller than the length and width of the lid; and coupling
the lid to the body with the hinge, the hinge enabling a lid open
configuration and a lid closed configuration, the lid releasably
secured in the lid closed configuration to the body with the
latch.
12. The method of claim 11 wherein: providing the body includes
providing the body having a body cavity for containing or storing
accessories; coupling the tray includes coupling the tray within a
top portion of the cavity while the tray is in the tray closed
configuration and providing a gap between the tray and a bottom of
the cavity while the tray is in the tray closed configuration; and
coupling the lid includes coupling the lid over the tray, the
mirror entirely spaced apart from the tray while the lid is in the
lid closed configuration.
13. The method of claim 12 wherein providing the body having the
body cavity includes providing the body having a tray support
formed within the body cavity and the tray support extended up
toward the tray for supporting the tray in a constant height within
the body cavity when the tray is in the tray closed
configuration.
14. The method of claim 11 further comprising attaching false
eyelashes to the mounting plates and extend on the mounting plates
at the same angle as the mounting plates, the false eyelashes fully
contained within a single mounting plate.
15. The method of claim 11 wherein coupling the lid includes
coupling the lid having an interior perimeter, the interior
perimeter extended down into the body below a lid edge when the lid
is in the lid closed configuration, and the interior perimeter
positioned between an outer perimeter of the tray and interior
sides of the body when the lid is in the lid closed
configuration.
16. The method of claim 11 wherein: coupling the tray to the body
includes coupling the tray to the body with a lower hinge, the
lower hinge enabling the tray open configuration and the tray
closed configuration; and coupling the lid includes coupling the
lid to the body with an upper hinge, the upper hinge enabling the
lid open configuration and the lid closed configuration.
17. The method of claim 16 wherein coupling the tray to the body
includes coupling the tray having vertical spaces and lateral
spaces between the mounting plates.
18. The method of claim 16 wherein coupling the lid includes
coupling the lid having lace and facets around an inner
boarder.
19. The method of claim 16 wherein coupling the lid includes
coupling the lid having a top side sloping down from a back side
toward a front side.
20. The method of claim 16 wherein providing the body includes
providing the body including an inner cavity, the inner cavity
being a depression in a bottom side of the body, the body further
including a ridge extended down as the lower most surface of the
bottom side.
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] This disclosure relates to systems and methods for personal
care, more partially for handling and storing false eyelashes.
BACKGROUND
[0002] People around the world use products to enhance their
appearance. All forms of cosmetics are used in the fashion,
medical, and entertainment industries. False eyelashes and eyelash
extensions are a commonly used technique for enhancing or
augmenting the appearance of the eye.
[0003] Current methods for applying, storing, and handling false
eyelashes present many problems that range from deleterious health
consequences to difficulty in handling requiring a high degree of
skill. Health consequences can result from the false eyelashes
coming into contact with bacteria or other contagion eventually
infecting the eye. This can happen when false eyelashes are
improperly stored, removed from storage, or sanitized. This can
also happen when an adhesive is applied in an unsanitary way.
[0004] Difficulty in utilizing false eyelashes can result from the
single use packaging which can hold or position the false eyelashes
at an awkward angle. Further, most packaging currently available
tend to employ a limited ability to customize the type of false
eyelash. That is only preselected eyelashes will come in a
disposable package and may not suit each individual user.
[0005] Further, current packaging techniques largely fail to
consider the tools, adhesives, and accessories that are generally
used together with false eyelashes. As a result, these tools,
adhesives, and accessories can be improperly stored, resulting in
unsanitary conditions and loss.
[0006] Solutions have been long sought but prior developments have
not taught or suggested any solutions that provide a comprehensive
answer to these difficulties, and solutions to these problems have
long eluded those skilled in the art. Thus there remains a
considerable need for devices and methods that enable the storage
of false eyelashes along with the tools, adhesives, and accessories
commonly used therewith in a sanitary, user-friendly way.
SUMMARY
[0007] A false eyelash storage system and methods, providing
significantly enable the storage of false eyelashes along with the
tools, adhesives, and accessories commonly used therewith in a
sanitary, user-friendly way, are disclosed. The eyelash storage
system and methods can include: providing a body having a latch;
coupling a tray to the body with a hinge, the hinge enabling a tray
open configuration and a tray closed configuration, the tray
including mounting plates for attaching false eyelashes thereto,
and the latch extended vertically from below the tray to above the
tray while the tray is in the tray closed configuration; attaching
a mirror positioned within a lid extend between rounded edges of
the lid, the mirror being smaller than the length and width of the
lid; and coupling the lid to the body with the hinge, the hinge
enabling a lid open configuration and a lid closed configuration,
the lid releasably secured in the lid closed configuration to the
body with the latch.
[0008] Other contemplated embodiments can include objects,
features, aspects, and advantages in addition to or in place of
those mentioned above. These objects, features, aspects, and
advantages of the embodiments will become more apparent from the
following detailed description, along with the accompanying
drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] The eyelash storage system is illustrated in the figures of
the accompanying drawings which are meant to be exemplary and not
limiting, in which like reference numerals are intended to refer to
like components, and in which:
[0010] FIG. 1 is an isometric view of the eyelash storage system in
a closed configuration.
[0011] FIG. 2 is a frontside view of the eyelash storage system of
FIG. 1.
[0012] FIG. 3 is a backside view of the eyelash storage system of
FIG. 1.
[0013] FIG. 4 is a right-side view of the eyelash storage system of
FIG. 1.
[0014] FIG. 5 is a left-side view of the eyelash storage system of
FIG. 1.
[0015] FIG. 6 is a topside view of the eyelash storage system of
FIG. 1.
[0016] FIG. 7 is a bottom-side view of the eyelash storage system
of FIG. 1.
[0017] FIG. 8 is an isometric view of the eyelash storage system of
FIG. 1 in a lid open tray closed configuration.
[0018] FIG. 9 is a frontside view of the eyelash storage system of
FIG. 8.
[0019] FIG. 10 is a backside view of the eyelash storage system of
FIG. 8.
[0020] FIG. 11 is a right-side view of the eyelash storage system
of FIG. 8.
[0021] FIG. 12 is a left-side view of the eyelash storage system of
FIG. 8.
[0022] FIG. 13 is a topside view of the eyelash storage system of
FIG. 8.
[0023] FIG. 14 is a bottom-side view of the eyelash storage system
of FIG. 8.
[0024] FIG. 15 is an isometric view of the eyelash storage system
of FIG. 1 in a lid open tray open configuration.
[0025] FIG. 16 is a frontside view of the eyelash storage system of
FIG. 15.
[0026] FIG. 17 is a right-side view of the eyelash storage system
of FIG. 15.
[0027] FIG. 18 is a left-side view of the eyelash storage system of
FIG. 15.
[0028] FIG. 19 is a topside view of the eyelash storage system of
FIG. 15.
[0029] FIG. 20 is an isometric view of the eyelash storage system
of FIG. 8 in a loaded phase of operation.
[0030] FIG. 21 is a topside view of the eyelash storage system of
FIG. 20.
[0031] FIG. 22 is a flow chart for a method of manufacturing the
eyelash storage system of FIG. 1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0032] In the following description, reference is made to the
accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which are
shown by way of illustration, embodiments in which the eyelash
storage system may be practiced. It is to be understood that other
embodiments may be utilized and structural changes may be made
without departing from the scope of the eyelash storage system.
[0033] When features, aspects, or embodiments of the eyelash
storage system are described in terms of steps of a process, an
operation, a control flow, or a flow chart, it is to be understood
that the steps can be combined, performed in a different order,
deleted, or include additional steps without departing from the
eyelash storage system as described herein.
[0034] The eyelash storage system is described in sufficient detail
to enable those skilled in the art to make and use the eyelash
storage system and provide numerous specific details to give a
thorough understanding of the eyelash storage system; however, it
will be apparent that the eyelash storage system may be practiced
without these specific details.
[0035] In order to avoid obscuring the eyelash storage system, some
well-known system configurations are not disclosed in detail.
Likewise, the drawings showing embodiments of the system are
semi-diagrammatic and not to scale and, particularly, some of the
dimensions are for the clarity of presentation and are shown
greatly exaggerated in the drawing FIGs. Generally, the eyelash
storage system can be operated in any orientation.
[0036] As used herein, the term system is defined as a device or
method depending on the context in which it is used. For expository
purposes, the term "horizontal" as used herein is defined as a
plane parallel to the bottom plane or surface defined by the bottom
of the eyelash storage system, regardless of its orientation. The
term "vertical" refers to a direction perpendicular to the
horizontal as just defined. Terms, such as "above", "below",
"bottom", "top", "side", "higher", "lower", "upper", "over", and
"under", are defined with respect to the horizontal plane.
[0037] Referring now to FIG. 1, therein is shown an isometric view
of the eyelash storage system 100 in a closed configuration. The
eyelash storage system 100 is depicted having a top side 102, a
bottom side 104, a front side 106, a back side 108, a left side
110, and a right side 112.
[0038] The front side 106, the back side 108, the left side 110,
and the right side 112 are depicted as vertical sides while the
bottom side 104 is shown as horizontal. The top side 102 can be
nearly horizontal, however it is depicted as sloping down from near
the back side 108 toward the front side 106.
[0039] It has been discovered that the gentle slope of the top side
102 from the back side 108 toward the front side 106 provides many
unexpected benefits including greater ergonomic accommodation,
ability to manipulate intuitively, and enabling surface textures
114 to be used while still being stackable.
[0040] The surface textures 114 on the top side 102 is depicted
having a faceted surface 116 in the shape of an oval having
parallel sides surrounding an inner boarder 118. The inner boarder
118 and the faceted surface 116 are shown raised above the top side
102 and provide a tactile surface and better grip.
[0041] The inner boarder 118 can include two strips bordering an
inner raised design. The inner boarder 118 can surround a logo 120.
The logo 120 can be etched into the top side 102 or can be applied
on the surface with techniques such as paint or stickers.
[0042] The faceted surface 116 is depicted extending out away from
the inner boarder 118 at an angle mirroring the slant of the top
side 102. The faceted surface 116 can further extend down toward
the top side 102 near edges of the faceted surface 116.
[0043] The surface texture 114 of the top side 102 can further
include a lace pattern 122. The lace pattern 122 can be etched into
the top side 102. When the lace pattern 122 is etched into the top
side 102, the lace pattern 122 can be recessed lines enabling
better grip.
[0044] It is further contemplated that the lace pattern 122 can be
raised lines on the top side 102. When the lace pattern 122 is
implemented as raised lines on the top side 102, the lace pattern
122 can enable a better grip.
[0045] The lace pattern 122 is depicted extending partially around
the faceted surface 116. That is the lace pattern 122 is depicted
on the top side 102 near the left side 110, the right side 112, and
the front side 106.
[0046] The front side 106 can be seen having a latch 124. The latch
124 can be seen positioned mid-way between the top side 102 and the
bottom side 104.
[0047] The latch 124 is shown to be a depression latch that can
allow the top side 102 to separate from the bottom side 104 at a
lid edge 126. The latch 124 can be seen fully below the lid edge
126 and extending down toward the bottom side 104 from the lid edge
126.
[0048] The lid edge 126 can separate a lid 128 and a body 130. The
lid 128 can be the top portions of the front side 106, the back
side 108, the left side 110, and the right side 112 above the lid
edge 126. The lid 128 can also include the top side 102 along with
the surface textures 114. The lid 128 can extend up from the lid
edge 126.
[0049] The body 130 can be the bottom portions of the front side
106, the back side 108, the left side 110, and the right side 112
below the lid edge 126. The body 130 can also include the bottom
side 104. The body 130 can extend down from the lid edge 126 and
can incorporate and support the latch 124.
[0050] The body 130 includes rounded edges 132 that connect the
bottom side 104 to the front side 106, the back side 108, the left
side 110, and the right side 112. The rounded edges 132 can further
connect and form a rounded transition between the front side 106
and the right side 112, between the front side 106 and the left
side 110, between the back side 108 and the right side 112, and
between the back side 108 and the left side 110.
[0051] Referring now to FIG. 2, therein is shown a frontside view
of the eyelash storage system 100 of FIG. 1. The eyelash storage
system 100 is depicted with front side 106 having the latch 124
within the body 130.
[0052] The body 130 is depicted extended down from the lid edge 126
to the bottom side 104. The lid 128 is depicted extended up from
the lid edge 126 to the top side 102.
[0053] The bottom side 104 is shown flat and horizontal while the
top side 102 is depicted having the surface textures 114 above and
below the surface of the top side 102.
[0054] As an example, the lace pattern 122 is shown extending above
and below the surface of the top side 102. Further, the faceted
surface 116 and the inner boarder 118 are depicted extending up
above the top side 102. The inner boarder 118 is shown extended
further up than the faceted surfaces 116.
[0055] Referring now to FIG. 3, therein is shown a backside view of
the eyelash storage system 100 of FIG. 1. The back side 108 of the
eyelash storage system 100 is depicted having a hinge 302 including
an upper hinge 304 and a lower hinge 306.
[0056] The hinge 302 can allow the lid 128 and the body 130 to
pivot relative to the hinge 302 enabling the lid 128 to open. The
hinge 302 is depicted having the upper hinge 304 extended down near
the right side 112 and the left side 110.
[0057] The lower hinge 306 is shown extended up between the upper
hinge 304 near the middle of the back side 108 and below the
faceted surface 116 and the inner boarder 118. The lid edge 126 is
shown following the hinge 302 around the bottom portions of the
upper hinge 304 and around the upper portions of the lower hinge
306.
[0058] The lid 128 is shown having the lace pattern 122 draped over
the rounded edges 132 near right side 112 and the left side 110.
Further the lid is shown having the lace pattern 122 not formed on
the back side 108 underneath the faceted surface 116. The rounded
edges 132 near the bottom side 104, connecting the bottom side 104
to the right side 112 and the left side 110 is depicted having a
larger radius than the rounded edges 132 near the top side 102
connecting the top side 102 to the right side 112 and the left side
110.
[0059] It has been discovered that the larger radius of the rounded
edges 132 near the bottom side 104 provides the functional utility
of sitting more securely on a surface as rough or uneven surfaces
have less impact on the eyelash storage system 100. It has further
been discovered that the smaller rounded edges 132 near the top
side 102 provides the functional utility of improving the ability
of a user to grip the lid 128 more efficiently aiding disabled
users.
[0060] Referring now to FIG. 4, therein is shown a right-side view
of the eyelash storage system 100 of FIG. 1. The front side 106 is
shown having the latch 124 extended out away from the body 130
beneath the lid edge 126.
[0061] The latch 124 is shown to be rounded functionally aiding in
the ergonomic feel of the latch 124 and aiding disabled users to
access and open the lid 128. The lace pattern 122 is shown to
extend partially over the rounded edges 132 near the top side 102
and has been discovered to functionally aid in the purchase a user
can get on the lid 128 when attempting to open the lid 128.
[0062] The lid 128 is shown to be thinner than the body 130. It has
been discovered that the thinner lid provides a lighter lid and
more room in the body 130 of the eyelash storage system 100 for
storing tools and accessories.
[0063] Referring now to FIG. 5, therein is shown a left-side view
of the eyelash storage system 100 of FIG. 1. The front side 106 is
shown having the latch 124 extended out away from the body 130
beneath the lid edge 126.
[0064] The latch 124 is shown to be rounded functionally aiding in
the ergonomic feel of the latch 124 and aiding disabled users to
access and open the lid 128. The lace pattern 122 is shown to
extend partially over the rounded edges 132 near the top side 102
and has been discovered to functionally aid in the purchase a user
can get on the lid 128 when attempting to open the lid 128.
[0065] The lid 128 is shown to be thinner than the body 130. It has
been discovered that the thinner lid provides a lighter lid and
more room in the body 130 of the eyelash storage system 100 for
storing tools and accessories. The top side 102 of the lid 128 is
further depicted as slanted down from the back side 108 to the
front side 106.
[0066] Referring now to FIG. 6, therein is shown a topside view of
the eyelash storage system 100 of FIG. 1. The top side 102 is shown
having the rounded edges 132 on all four corners.
[0067] The rounded edges 132 near the front side 106 are shown with
a larger radius than the rounded edges 132 near the back side 108.
It has been discovered that the larger radius rounded edges 132
near the front side 106 and the small radius rounded edges 132 near
the back side 108 functionally improve the ergonomics of the
eyelash storage system 100 enabling easier use by disabled
users.
[0068] The faceted surface 116 is shown surrounding the inner
boarder 118, which is shown surrounding the logo 120. The faceted
surface 116 and the inner boarder 118 are further showing having
the straight sides formed parallel to the front side 106 and the
back side 108.
[0069] The straight sides of the faceted surface 116 and the inner
boarder 118 can aid in the storing and orienting of the eyelash
storage system 100. The lace pattern 122 is shown having multiple
rows with the final row having a jagged edge extended partially
onto and partially not onto the rounded edges 132 coupling the top
side 102 to the right side 112, the left side 110, and the front
side 106.
[0070] The latch 124 can be seen extended horizontally across the
front side 106. The latch 124 can be substantially larger in width
than height enabling users easier access to the interior of the
eyelash storage system 100.
[0071] Referring now to FIG. 7, therein is shown a bottom-side view
of the eyelash storage system 100 of FIG. 1. The bottom side 104 is
shown having the rounded edges 132 on all four corners.
[0072] The rounded edges 132 near the front side 106 are shown with
a larger radius than the rounded edges 132 near the back side 108.
It has been discovered that the larger radius rounded edges 132
near the front side 106 and the small radius rounded edges 132 near
the back side 108 functionally improve the ergonomics of the
eyelash storage system 100 enabling easier use by disabled
users.
[0073] The bottom side 104 is further shown to have a ridge 702
following the shape of the perimeter of the bottom side 104. The
ridge 702 can be extended from the rounded edges 132 connecting the
bottom side 104 to the front side 106, the back side 108, the left
side 110, and the right side 112 to an inner cavity 704.
[0074] The inner cavity 704 can be a depression in the bottom side
104 that enables the ridge 702 to be extended down as the lower
most surface of the bottom side 104. The inner cavity 704 and the
ridge 702 can provide enhanced functionality by reducing the effect
of a rough surface when the eyelash storage system 100 is laid
thereon.
[0075] Referring now to FIG. 8, therein is shown an isometric view
of the eyelash storage system 100 of FIG. 1 in a lid open tray
closed configuration. The eyelash storage system 100 is shown
having the lid 128 hinged apart from the body 130 at the hinge
302.
[0076] The lid 128 is depicted having a mirror 802 contained
therein. The mirror 802 is shown to extend from the left side 110
to the right side 112 of the lid 128 and from the front side 106 to
the back side 108 of the lid 128.
[0077] The mirror 802 can be positioned near the top side 102 of
the lid 128 away from the body 130. The mirror 802 can further be
shown to extend between the rounded edges 132 and not to cover the
rounded edges 132 making the mirror 802 slightly smaller than the
length and width of the lid 128.
[0078] The lid 128 is further shown to have a latch receiver 804 on
the front side 106 interior to the lid 128 and aligning with the
latch 124. The latch receiver 804 can extend into the lid 128 and
can be shaped to mirror the interior shape of the latch 124.
[0079] The body 130 is shown to have a tray 806. The tray 806 can
include mounting plates 808. The mounting plates 808 can be curved
to accommodate eyelash extensions or false eyelashes.
[0080] The mounting plates 808 can be spaced horizontally apart as
well as vertically apart. The mounting plates 808 are shown to
include a sloping angle which slopes from near the bottom side 104
when closer to the back side 108 and near the top side 102 when
closer to the front side 106.
[0081] It has been discovered that the spaces between the mounting
plates 808 both vertically and laterally as well as the angle of
the mounting plates 808 within the tray 806 unexpectedly enables a
higher density of eyelash extensions or false eyelashes to be
stored within the eyelash storage system 100 without damage and in
a way that lends to ease of use.
[0082] The tray 806 can be pivotally attached to the hinge 302 near
the back side 108 and can rest within the body 130, flush with the
lid edge 126. The tray 806 can include an outer perimeter 810
extended entirely around the tray 806 and encompassing the mounting
plates 808. The outer perimeter 810 can be extended up from the
level of the mounting plates 808 to be flush with the lid edge
126.
[0083] The outer perimeter 810 can provide increased purchase for
opening the tray 806 without disturbing eyelash extensions or false
lashes contained within the tray 806. The outer perimeter 810 can
follow the interior shape of the body 130 and can follow and be
spaced apart from the interior shape of the latch 124.
[0084] Referring now to FIG. 9, therein is shown a frontside view
of the eyelash storage system 100 of FIG. 8. The mirror 802 is
shown within the lid 128 and the latch receiver 804 extended into
the lid 128.
[0085] Referring now to FIG. 10, therein is shown a backside view
of the eyelash storage system 100 of FIG. 8. The top side 102 of
the lid 128 is depicted after being pivoted about the hinge
302.
[0086] Referring now to FIG. 11, therein is shown a right-side view
of the eyelash storage system 100 of FIG. 8. The lid 128 is shown
to have an interior perimeter 1102. The interior perimeter 1102 can
be extended out away from the lid edge 126 and is depicted interior
to the lid edge 126.
[0087] The interior perimeter 1102 can be extended down into the
body 130 below the lid edge 126 when the lid 128 is shut and can be
positioned between the outer perimeter 810 of the tray 806 and the
interior sides of the body 130. The mounting plates 808 of the tray
806 are depicted as sloped from lower near the back side 108 to
higher near the front side 106. The mounting plates 808 are also
depicted partially extended above the lid edge 126 of the body 130
and would be extended into the lid 128 when the lid 128 is closed
onto the body 130.
[0088] Referring now to FIG. 12, therein is shown a left-side view
of the eyelash storage system 100 of FIG. 8. The lid 128 is shown
to have the interior perimeter 1102. The interior perimeter 1102
can be extended out away from the lid edge 126 and is depicted
interior to the lid edge 126.
[0089] The interior perimeter 1102 can be extended down into the
body 130 below the lid edge 126 when the lid 128 is shut and can be
positioned between the outer perimeter 810 of the tray 806 and the
interior sides of the body 130. The mounting plates 808 of the tray
806 are depicted as sloped from lower near the back side 108 to
higher near the front side 106. The mounting plates 808 are also
depicted partially extended above the lid edge 126 of the body 130
and would be extended into the lid 128 when the lid 128 is closed
onto the body 130.
[0090] Referring now to FIG. 13, therein is shown a topside view of
the eyelash storage system 100 of FIG. 8. The tray 806 is shown to
have the outer perimeter 810 forming the lower hinge 306 while the
lid 128 can form the upper hinge 304. The upper hinge 304 can be
positioned on either side of the lower hinge 306 and it is
contemplated that the lower hinge 306 can move independently of the
upper hinge 304.
[0091] Referring now to FIG. 14, therein is shown a bottom-side
view of the eyelash storage system 100 of FIG. 8. The lid 128 is
shown hinged past 90 degrees from the bottom side 104 and it is
contemplated that the hinge 302 can stop the lid 128 from pivoting
all the way so that the back side 108 of the lid 128 contacts the
back side 108 of the body 130. Alternatively it is contemplated
that the hinge 302 could allow the lid 128 to pivot fully so that
the back side 108 of the lid 128 contacts the back side 108 of the
body 130.
[0092] Referring now to FIG. 15, therein is shown an isometric view
of the eyelash storage system 100 of FIG. 1 in a lid open tray open
configuration. The tray 806 is shown pivoted about the hinge 302 to
fit within the lid 128.
[0093] The tray 806 can be seen to have a mirror image of the
mounting plates 808 from the underside and the tray 806 can be seen
to cover up the mirror 802 of FIG. 8. The tray 806 can be pivoted
about the lower hinge 306 while the lid 128 can be pivoted about
the upper hinge 304.
[0094] The tray 806 can fit only partially within the lid 128 and
can be extended out of the lid 128 when fully open. Within the body
130, a tray support 1502 can be seen. The tray support 1502 can be
formed within the body 130 and can be extended up toward the tray
806 to support the tray 806 when the tray 806 is closed within the
body 130.
[0095] The tray support 1502 can ensure that the tray 806 does not
continue to pivot into the body 130 maintaining the position of the
tray 806 within the body 130 when the tray 806 is closed. The body
130 is shown to have a body cavity 1504 for containing or storing
accessories such as application tools, adhesives, cleaning
supplies, or trimming tools.
[0096] Referring now to FIG. 16, therein is shown a frontside view
of the eyelash storage system 100 of FIG. 15. The lid 128 is shown
having the tray 806 resting therein and covering the mirror 802 of
FIG. 8.
[0097] Referring now to FIG. 17, therein is shown a right-side view
of the eyelash storage system 100 of FIG. 15. The lid 128 is shown
having the tray 806 of FIG. 8 positioned and hinged within the lid
128. Illustratively the outer perimeter 810 of FIG. 8 of the tray
806 can be flush with the interior perimeter 1102 of the lid.
[0098] Referring now to FIG. 18, therein is shown a left-side view
of the eyelash storage system 100 of FIG. 15. The lid 128 is shown
having the tray 806 of FIG. 8 positioned and hinged within the lid
128. Illustratively the outer perimeter 810 of FIG. 8 of the tray
806 can be flush with the interior perimeter 1102 of the lid.
[0099] Referring now to FIG. 19, therein is shown a topside view of
the eyelash storage system 100 of FIG. 15. The tray support 1502
can be seen in greater detail.
[0100] Here, the tray support 1502 are shown to be shaped in a
rectangular design. The design can be exceedingly functional due to
the ability of the tray support 1502 to be used for
compartmentalizing the body cavity 1504. Further, the tray support
1502 can be formed to store and secure specific tools within the
body cavity 1504.
[0101] Referring now to FIG. 20, therein is shown an isometric view
of the eyelash storage system 100 of FIG. 8 in a loaded phase of
operation. The mounting plates 808 are shown having eyelashes 2002
mounted thereon. The eyelashes 2002 are contemplated to be fake
eyelashes or eyelash extensions. It is contemplated that the
eyelashes 2002 can be partial or full.
[0102] The eyelashes 2002 are shown mounted to the mounting plates
808 and can extend at the same angle as the mounting plates 808.
The eyelashes 2002 can be fully contained within a single mounting
plate and not extend out toward the front side 106 past the
mounting plates 808. Further, the eyelashes 2002 can be completely
contained below the top portions of the mounting plates 808 that
each individual eyelash 2002 is attached to. That is the eyelashes
2002 do not extend up toward the top side 102 past the mounting
plate 808 to which they are attached.
[0103] Referring now to FIG. 21, therein is shown a topside view of
the eyelash storage system 100 of FIG. 20. The rounded edges 132
connecting the front side 106 to the left side 110 and to the right
side 112 can be seen to have a similar and complementary shape or
radius that follows the shape or radius of the eyelashes 2002.
[0104] The eyelashes 2002 can be seen confined to a mounting plate
and not extending over a subsequent mounting plate 808 that is
further toward the front side 106. However, the eyelashes 2002 can
be seen to be extended laterally toward the left side 110 or the
right side 112 and overlapping other eyelashes 2002 laterally.
[0105] Referring now to FIG. 22, therein is shown a flow chart for
a method of manufacturing the eyelash storage system of FIG. 1. The
method of manufacturing can include: providing a body having a
latch in a block 2202; coupling a tray to the body with a hinge,
the hinge enabling a tray open configuration and a tray closed
configuration, the tray including mounting plates for attaching
false eyelashes thereto, and the latch extended vertically from
below the tray to above the tray while the tray is in the tray
closed configuration in a block 2204; attaching a mirror positioned
within a lid extend between rounded edges of the lid, the mirror
being smaller than the length and width of the lid in a block 2206;
and coupling the lid to the body with the hinge, the hinge enabling
a lid open configuration and a lid closed configuration, the lid
releasably secured in the lid closed configuration to the body with
the latch in a block 2208.
[0106] Thus, it has been discovered that the eyelash storage system
furnishes important and heretofore unknown and unavailable
solutions, capabilities, and functional aspects. The resulting
configurations are straightforward, cost-effective, uncomplicated,
highly versatile, accurate, sensitive, and effective, and can be
implemented by adapting known components for ready, efficient, and
economical manufacturing, application, and utilization.
[0107] While the eyelash storage system has been described in
conjunction with a specific best mode, it is to be understood that
many alternatives, modifications, and variations will be apparent
to those skilled in the art in light of the preceding description.
Accordingly, it is intended to embrace all such alternatives,
modifications, and variations, which fall within the scope of the
included claims. All matters set forth herein or shown in the
accompanying drawings are to be interpreted in an illustrative and
non-limiting sense.
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