US20170273434A1 - Customizable cosmetic containers, systems and methods - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to cosmetic containers, and more particularly, but not by way of limitation, customizable cosmetic containers, customization components, kits, and methods for customizable cosmetic containers.
- cosmetic containers are known in the art, and may include, for example: compacts, lipsticks, mascara holders, tubes, bottles, applicator bottles, powder boxes, and the like.
- the present invention relates generally to cosmetic containers; customization components configured to be coupled to cosmetic containers; kits comprising cosmetic containers and customization components; and methods of using, packaging, manufacturing, and/or distributing cosmetic containers, customization components, and/or kits.
- kits comprise: a cosmetic container comprising a body, the body defining a cavity configured to receive a cosmetic product, and the body configured to be coupled to a lid in a closed position such that the body and the lid cooperate to substantially enclose the cavity; and two or more customization components each configured to be connected to at least one of the body and a lid such that at least a portion of the customization component contours to the shape of a surface of the at least one of the body and lid.
- the cosmetic container further comprises a lid.
- at least one of the customization components is a lid configured to be coupled to the body.
- two or more of the two or more customization components are different lids that are each configured to be coupled to the body.
- the cosmetic container is selected from the group consisting of: compacts, lipstick containers, mascara containers, tubes, bottles, applicator bottles, powder boxes, nail polish bottles, and cosmetic pencil containers.
- at least one of the customization components is selected from the group consisting of: skins, interchangeable lids, cover shells, labels, coatings, inserts, adhesive stickers, and static-cling stickers.
- the cosmetic container is a compact comprising a lid pivotally connected to the body, the cavity of the body having a plurality of subcavities, and at least one of the customization components configured to fit within one or more subcavities.
- the cosmetic container comprises a body and a lid
- at least one customization component is a cover shell configured to fit over and substantially cover a portion of at least one of the body and lid, and the cover shell is configured to substantially retain its shape in the absence of an external force.
- the cover shell is substantially rigid.
- the customization components include two or more cover shells.
- the two or more customization components are configured to be removably coupled to the cosmetic container.
- the cosmetic container is a compact, and where the two or more customization components comprise three or more interchangeable customization components.
- the cosmetic container is a lipstick container, and where the two or more customization components comprise three or more interchangeable customization components.
- kits comprise: a cosmetic container comprising a body and a lid, the body defining a cavity configured to receive a cosmetic product, the lid configured to be coupled to the body such in a closed position in which the body and the lid cooperate to substantially enclose the cavity; and a customization skin comprising a resilient, flexible material, the customization skin configured to be removably coupled to at least one of the body and the lid of the cosmetic container such that the customization skin fits over and around a portion of the at least one of the body and lid and remains coupled to the at least one of the body and the lid without adhesive.
- the cosmetic container is a compact, where the lid is pivotally connected to the body such that the lid can pivot relative to the body between the closed position and an open position in which the cavity is accessible by a user.
- the customization skin is configured to be removably coupled to both of the lid and the body.
- the customization skin is configured to be removably coupled to both of the lid and the body such that the customization skin does not interfere with pivoting the lid relative to the body.
- the compact comprises a hinge portion projecting from a top surface of the compact, and where the customization skin includes a cutout to permit the hinge portion to extend through the customization skin.
- the customization skin comprises silicone. Some embodiments comprise a plurality of the customization skins.
- the cosmetic container comprises a lipstick container.
- the customization skin comprises a tube with two open ends.
- the customization skin comprises a tube with a closed end and an open end.
- the customization skin is configured to be coupled to the lid of the lipstick container.
- the cosmetic container is selected from the group consisting of: mascara containers, tubes, bottles, applicator bottles, powder boxes, nail polish bottles, and cosmetic pencil containers.
- the cosmetic container is a compact, and where the customization skin comprises three or more interchangeable customization skins.
- the cosmetic container is a lipstick container, and where the customization skin comprises three or more interchangeable customization skins.
- kits comprise: a cosmetic container comprising a body and a lid, the body defining a cavity configured to receive a cosmetic product, the lid configured to be coupled to the body such in a closed position in which the body and the lid cooperate to substantially enclose the cavity; and three or more interchangeable customization skins each comprising a resilient, flexible material, each customization skin configured to be removably coupled to at least one of the body and the lid of the cosmetic container such that the customization skin fits over and around a portion of the at least one of the body and lid and remains coupled to the at least one of the body and the lid without adhesive.
- Some embodiments of the present methods comprise: providing a kit having one or more cosmetic containers and one or more customization components (e.g., customization skins); selecting a customization component or a customization skin; and coupling the selected customization component or customization skin to at least one of the lid and body of the cosmetic container.
- customization components e.g., customization skins
- Some embodiments of the present methods for distributing a customizable cosmetic container over the internet comprise: displaying via a user display at least one image of a cosmetic container comprising a body, the body defining a cavity configured to receive a cosmetic product, and the body configured to be coupled to a lid in a closed position such that the body and the lid cooperate to substantially enclose the cavity; displaying via a user display at least one image of each of two or more customization components, each customization component configured to be connected to at least one of the body and a lid such that at least a portion of the customization component contours to the shape of a surface of the at least one of the body and lid; receiving from a user one or more selection inputs each corresponding to a selected one of the two or more customization components; and shipping the cosmetic container and the one or more selected customization components to an address designated by the user.
- the cosmetic container includes a cosmetic disposed within the cavity.
- displaying via a user display at least one image of a cosmetic container comprises displaying at least one image of each of two or more cosmetic containers.
- Some embodiments further comprise: receiving one or more selection inputs each correspond to a selected one of the two or more cosmetic containers; where shipping the cosmetic container comprises shipping the one or more selected cosmetic containers and the one or more selected customization components.
- Some embodiments further comprise: coupling a selected customization component to each cosmetic container prior to shipping. In some embodiments, coupling comprises permanently coupling a selected customization component to at least one cosmetic container.
- Some embodiments of the present methods for ordering a customizable cosmetic container over the internet comprise: accessing a website via user device having a user display and an input portion; viewing via the user display at least one image of a cosmetic container comprising a body, the body defining a cavity configured to receive a cosmetic product, and the body configured to be coupled to a lid in a closed position such that the body and the lid cooperate to substantially enclose the cavity; viewing via the user display at least one image of each of two or more customization components, each customization component configured to be connected to at least one of the body and a lid such that at least a portion of the customization component contours to the shape of a surface of the at least one of the body and lid; entering via the input portion one or more selection inputs each corresponding to a selected one of the two or more customization components; and ordering the cosmetic container and the one or more selected customization components for shipment to an address.
- the cosmetic container includes a cosmetic disposed within the cavity.
- viewing via a user display at least one image of a cosmetic container comprises viewing at least one image of each of two or more cosmetic containers.
- Some embodiments further comprise: entering via the input portion one or more selection inputs each corresponding to a selected one of the two or more customization components; where ordering the cosmetic container comprises ordering the one or more selected cosmetic containers and the one or more selected customization components.
- any embodiment of any of the present cosmetic containers, customization components, kits, and methods can consist of or consist essentially of—rather than comprise/include/contain/have—any of the described steps, elements, and/or features.
- the term “consisting of” or “consisting essentially of” can be substituted for any of the open-ended linking verbs recited above, in order to change the scope of a given claim from what it would otherwise be using the open-ended linking verb.
- FIGS. 1A and 1B depict side and top views, respectively, of an embodiment of a cosmetic container having a customization component.
- FIGS. 2A and 2B depict side and top views, respectively, of another embodiments of a cosmetic container having a customization component.
- FIGS. 3A and 3B depict side and top views, respectively, of another embodiments of a cosmetic container having a customization component.
- FIGS. 4A-4C depict various views of another embodiment of a cosmetic container for which customization components can be configured.
- FIGS. 5A-5E depict various embodiments of customization components configured to be coupled to the cosmetic container of FIGS. 4A-4C .
- FIGS. 6A-6B depict a side view and top view of another embodiment of a cosmetic container for which customization components can be configured.
- FIGS. 7A-7G depict various embodiments of customization components configured to be coupled to the cosmetic container of FIG. 6 .
- FIG. 8A-8C depict various views of another embodiment of a cosmetic container for which customization components can be configured.
- FIGS. 9A-9B depict side views of the cosmetic container of FIGS. 8A-8C with various embodiments of customization components coupled to the cosmetic container.
- FIG. 10 depicts a perspective view of another embodiment of a cosmetic container for which customization components can be configured.
- FIG. 11 depicts a perspective view of another embodiment of a cosmetic container for which customization components can be configured.
- FIG. 12 depicts an exploded view of the cosmetic container of FIG. 11 .
- FIG. 13 depicts an diagram view of a webpage for certain embodiments of the present methods of distributing and ordering the present kits, cosmetic containers, and/or customization components.
- FIGS. 14 A-C depict a customizable component that can be used to cover the top surface of a lid for a cosmetic compact that includes an aperture.
- FIGS. 15 A-C depict a customizable component that can be used to cover the top surface of a lid for a cosmetic compact.
- FIGS. 16 A-C depict a customizable component that can be used to cover the top surface of a lid for a cosmetic compact.
- Coupled is defined as connected, although not necessarily directly, and not necessarily mechanically; two items that are “coupled” may be integral with each other.
- the terms “a” and “an” are defined as one or more unless this disclosure explicitly requires otherwise.
- the terms “substantially,” “approximately,” and “about” are defined as largely but not necessarily wholly what is specified, as understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art. Unless expressly limited “a portion” includes up to all of whatever it refers to.
- such an imaging system could also include a central interface module coupled to the imaging sensor module and the display, such that images are received by the display from the imaging sensor module via the central interface module.
- a method that “comprises,” “has,” “includes” or “contains” one or more steps possesses those one or more steps, but is not limited to possessing only those one or more steps.
- a device or structure that is configured in a certain way is configured in at least that way, but it can also be configured in other ways than those specifically described.
- a device or structure that is configured to be or do something has the capacity to be or do that something but need not (though it may) actually be or do that something.
- a device or structure that is configured to be connected in a certain way need not actually be connected.
- a “cosmetic container” refers to an article of manufacture that is configured to contain and/or protect one or more cosmetic products over some portion of the useful life of the product.
- such cosmetic containers can include compacts, lipsticks, mascara holders, tubes, bottles, applicator bottles, powder boxes, nail polish bottles, cosmetic pencils, fragrance bottles and vials, and the like.
- Such cosmetic containers may be sold within packaging such as boxes, shrink wrap, and the like, which may be discarded by a consumer after obtaining the cosmetic container.
- cosmetic container 5 a with a customization component 10 a coupled to cosmetic container 5 a.
- cosmetic container 5 a is a compact comprising a body 14 defining a cavity (not shown, but see, e.g., cavity 78 in FIG. 10 , and cavity 116 in FIG. 12 ) configured to receive a cosmetic product (e.g., one or more cosmetic products).
- body 14 is also configured to coupled to a lid 18 in a closed position (as shown) such that the body and the lid cooperate to substantially enclose the cavity.
- the cosmetic container actually comprises a lid 18 that is pivotally connected to body 14 by way of a pin 22 .
- the lid is pivotally connected to the body such that the lid can pivot relative to the body between the closed position (as shown) and an open position in which the cavity is accessible by a user.
- a lid can be coupled to the body in any suitable fashion and/or by any suitable structure.
- Cosmetic container 5 a is further configured such that body 14 includes a bottom surface 26 and a sidewall 30 that is angularly disposed relative to bottom surface 26 , and such that lid 18 includes a top surface 34 and a sidewall 38 that is angularly disposed relative to top surface 38 .
- sidewall 30 extends around the entire perimeter of the body (e.g., all four sides) and sidewall 38 extends around the entire perimeter of the lid (e.g., all four sides).
- sidewall 30 and/or sidewall 38 extend around only a portion of the perimeter of body 14 or lid 18 , respectively (e.g., only three side, three sides and only a portion of the fourth side, or the like).
- Customization component 10 is configured to be connected to at least one of body 14 and lid 18 such that at least a portion of the customization component contours to the shape of a surface of the at least one of the body and lid.
- customization component 10 is a sticker or decal 10 that is configured to be coupled to top surface 34 of lid 18 such that sticker 10 substantially covers and contours to the shape of top surface 34 .
- sticker 10 has a shape that substantially matches the shape of top surface 34 (e.g., the outer perimeter of sticker 10 is substantially the same in shape and size, or is slightly smaller in size, than the outer perimeter of top surface 34 .
- Sticker 10 can be configured to be coupled or connected to lid 18 in any suitable fashion.
- sticker 10 can comprise a layer of adhesive (e.g., pressure-sensitive or heat-activated adhesive) that will permanently or temporarily stick sticker 10 to lid 18 .
- sticker 10 can be a static-cling sticker such that when sticker 10 is placed in contact with top surface 34 of lid 18 , pressed into place, static cling between the sticker 10 and top surface 34 will substantially hold the sticker in place.
- Static-cling stickers or stickers with temporary adhesive will be removable and/or interchangeable; they will be capable of being removed without difficulty and such that no adhesive (or an amount of adhesive that will not interfere with the placement or adhesion of a subsequent sticker or other customization component).
- cosmetic containers, and/or customization components are permanently coupled the cosmetic container and/or configured to be permanently coupled (e.g., connected) to the cosmetic container such that they cannot be removed without chemicals or cleaners, or without damaging the cosmetic container.
- sticker 10 comprises an image 42 and a company logo 46 .
- sticker 10 can comprise any suitable information, such as, for example, a product logo or product name 50 ( FIG. 2B ) or a basic background color or pattern 54 and a company logo or name 42 ( FIG. 3B ).
- kits comprise a cosmetic container and two or more customization components.
- a cosmetic container compact
- stickers 10 e.g., compact 5 , sticker 10 a, sticker 10 b, and/or sticker 10 c .
- kits comprise a cosmetic container 10 a in which lid 18 is removably connected to body 14 , and two or more customization components, where one or more (two or more, all, etc.) of the customization components are lids that are interchangeable with lid 18 .
- lids can be the same shape and size as lid 18 , and/or have different shapes, different colors, different patterns, or the like.
- customization component lids can comprise one or more (e.g., selected from the group consisting of) transparent or translucent windows, mirrors, clocks, digital displays such as liquid-crystal displays, and/or the like.
- the body of the cosmetic container is configured to be coupled to a lid (e.g., in any fashion described in this disclosure) but the cosmetic container does not initially comprise a lid, and at least one (e.g., two or more, all) of the two or more customization components is a lid configured to be coupled to the body.
- cosmetic container 5 is shown as a compact, in other embodiments of cosmetic containers can be or can comprise one or more of (e.g., selected from the group consisting of): compacts, lipstick containers, mascara containers, tubes, bottles, applicator bottles, powder boxes, nail polish bottles, and cosmetic pencil containers.
- compacts e.g., selected from the group consisting of: compacts, lipstick containers, mascara containers, tubes, bottles, applicator bottles, powder boxes, nail polish bottles, and cosmetic pencil containers.
- FIGS. 4A-4C and 5A-5E another embodiment of a cosmetic container (compact) 5 b is depicted in FIGS. 4A-4C (side view in FIG. 4A , front view in FIG. 4B , top view in FIG. 4C ) and various embodiments of customization components (stickers) 10 d - 10 h are shown in FIGS. 5A-5E .
- Compact 5 b is substantially similar to compact 5 a described above with the exception that, when closed (e.g., in a closed position relative to the body), the sidewall of the lid substantially covers the sidewall of the body.
- Stickers 10 d - 10 h are also substantially similar to stickers 10 a - 10 c described above, with the primary exception that they are configured to correspond in size and shape to the size and shape of compact 5 b. Additionally, and as shown in FIG. 5B , sticker 10 e includes a photograph. Sticker 10 e can be produced with a photograph sent in by or received from a consumer, or sticker 10 e can be provided (e.g., in one of the present kits) in blank form such that a consumer can print a photograph on the sticker.
- Sticker 10 e can, for example, be provided on a larger sheet such as a letter-size sheet or 3′′ ⁇ 5′′ sheet that can be printed in a standard or photo-size printer, peeled from (e.g., if perforated or pre-scored) or cut out from the larger sheet, and applied to compact 5 b.
- a larger sheet such as a letter-size sheet or 3′′ ⁇ 5′′ sheet that can be printed in a standard or photo-size printer, peeled from (e.g., if perforated or pre-scored) or cut out from the larger sheet, and applied to compact 5 b.
- FIGS. 6A-6B and 7A-7F another embodiment of a cosmetic container (compact) 5 c is depicted without customization components in FIGS. 6A-6B and with customization components in FIGS. 7A-7F . More particularly, in FIGS. 7A-7F , compact 5 c is depicted with customization components 10 i - 10 n.
- the lid 56 in compact 5 c includes an aperture 57 that allows access to a lipstick case 58 from the top surface of the compact.
- the bottom surface of the container 59 of the compact 5 c includes an elongated protrusion 60 , which is formed from a well 61 that holds the lipstick case 58 .
- skins or stickers 10 i - 10 n each includes an aperture or cutout 57 that allows the lipstick case 58 to be accessed from the compact or allows for the elongated protrusion 60 to extend through the skin or sticker 10 i - 10 n . Illustrations of skins or stickers without the compact are provided in FIGS. 7G and 14A -C.
- FIGS. 8A-8C and 9A-9B another embodiment of a cosmetic container 5 d is shown without any customization components in FIGS. 8A-8C and with various embodiments of customization components in FIGS. 9A-9B .
- FIG. 8A depicts a perspective view of cosmetic container 5 d
- FIG. 8B depicts a front view of cosmetic container 5 d
- FIG. 8C depicts a rear view of cosmetic container 5 d.
- Cosmetic container (compact) 5 d is substantially similar to cosmetic container 5 a (e.g., cosmetic container 5 d comprises a body 14 and a lid 18 ).
- compact 5 d comprises several individual customization components.
- compact 5 d comprises a lid 18 that has been customized with engraving 63 .
- engraving 63 comprises two letters such as initials.
- Such engraving can be customized, for example, to comprise: first, last, and/or middle initial(s) of a customer; initials of the manufacturer of the cosmetic container or cosmetic contained in the cosmetic container, lettering for the name of a customer; lettering for the name of the manufacturer of the cosmetic container or cosmetic; initials or lettering for the name of a third-party entity such as for fund-raising, charity, or promotional purposes; symbols, patterns, line drawings (e.g., of a customer-submitted photograph); and/or any other lettering, symbols, patterns, or the like that a customer may wish to have engraved on a cosmetic container.
- compact 5 d further comprises two insert accessories 64 .
- lid 18 of compact 5 d comprises two recesses 65 configured to receive insert accessories 64 .
- each recess 65 can be configured to have a lip, prong, tab, or the like at or around its perimeter such that recess 65 is configured such that that insert accessories 64 removably snap into and/or out of the recess; and/or each insert accessory 64 can be configured to have a lip, prong, tab, or the like at or around its perimeter such that the insert accessory is configured to removably snap into and/or out of the recess.
- neither recess 65 nor insert accessories 64 have tabs or the like, such that an insert accessory can be inserted into a recess 65 but must be affixed or retained in the recess 65 with adhesive, double-sided tape, or the like to prevent the insert accessory from falling out of the recess 65 .
- the insert accessories are glued into the recesses (e.g., such that they are substantially non-removable) prior to shipping the cosmetic container (and/or cosmetic) to the customer.
- Insert accessories 64 can each comprise any suitable accessory, such as, for example, a jewel (e.g., plastic, glass, semi-precious or precious stones, or the like), a logo, an emblem, a photo holder, or the like.
- a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag can be inserted into recess 65 and/or under insert accessory 64 .
- FIG. 9A depicts compact 5 d with a customization component 10 p. More particularly, customization component 10 p is shown as a customization skin 10 p.
- Customization skin 10 p comprises a resilient and/or flexible material, and is configured to be removably coupled to the body and the lid of compact 5 d such that the customization skin fits over and around a portion of the body and a portion of the lid and remains coupled to the body and the lid without adhesive.
- Customization skin 10 p can, for example, comprise silicone, polyurethane, fabric, rubber, polymers, and/or any other suitable flexible and/or resilient material.
- the customization skin can also be configured to have some elasticity.
- the customization skin is configured to be (and is) removably coupled to both the lid and the body such that the customization skin does not interfere with pivoting the lid relative to the body.
- customization skin 10 p comprise an upper portion 66 configured to be coupled (and shown coupled) to the lid, a lower portion 70 configured to be coupled (and shown coupled) to the body of compact 5 d, and a hinge portion 74 connecting the upper portion 66 and lower portion 70 .
- Hinge portion 74 can be integral to (or separate from and connected to) upper portion 66 and lower portion 70 , and is configured to be flexible such that it will not interfere with pivoting the lid relative to the body of compact 5 d.
- hinge portion 74 can be omitted such that the customization components comprise an upper skin and a lower skin.
- FIG. 9B depicts compact 5 d with a customization component 10 q.
- Customization component 10 q is also a customization skin 10 q.
- Customization skin 10 q is substantially similar to customization skin 10 p, with the primary exception that customization skin 10 q comprises only an upper portion 66 configured to be coupled to the lid of compact 5 d.
- customization skins can be configured to be coupled to only the body.
- the customization skins configured to be coupled to compacts having a hinge portion (e.g., hinge portion 58 of compact 10 c ), the customization skins can include a cutout to permit the hinge portion to extend through the customization skin.
- customization components 10 p and 10 q can be cover shells configured to fit over and substantially cover a portion of at least one of the body and lid, such as, for example, in the manner shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B .
- the cover shell can be configured to substantially retain its shape in the absence of an external force (e.g., can be partially or substantially rigid).
- Cover shells can comprise, metals such as steel or aluminum, polymers, fiberglass, carbon fiber, and/or the like.
- FIG. 10 a perspective view is shown of another embodiment of a cosmetic container 5 e.
- cosmetic container 5 e is substantially similar to compact 5 a .
- the body 14 of compact 5 e defines a cavity 78 configured to receive a cosmetic product (e.g., one or more cosmetic products). More particularly, cavity 78 has a plurality of subcavities 82 .
- a cosmetic product e.g., one or more cosmetic products
- cavity 78 has a plurality of subcavities 82 .
- at least one (e.g., two or more, all, etc.) of the customization components can be configured to fit within one or more subcavities 82 .
- customization components can include removable trays 86 , pads or applicators, and/or any other suitable components.
- a customization component for cosmetic containers such as compacts is a mirror 90 that can be affixed to the interior and/or exterior of the lid and/or body of the cosmetic container.
- mirror 90 can include a layer of adhesive, tabs, snaps, or any other suitable structure for coupling the mirror to a cosmetic container.
- Cosmetic container 5 e is a lipstick container 5 f. More particularly, lipstick container 5 f comprises a body 114 defining a cavity 116 configured to receive a cosmetic product (e.g., lipstick 120 ). As shown, body 114 is also configured to coupled to a lid 118 in a closed position (as shown in FIG. 11 ) such that the body and the lid cooperate to substantially enclose the cavity. In the embodiment shown, the cosmetic container actually comprises a lid 118 that is configured to be removably coupled to body 114 .
- a cosmetic product e.g., lipstick 120
- body 114 is also configured to coupled to a lid 118 in a closed position (as shown in FIG. 11 ) such that the body and the lid cooperate to substantially enclose the cavity.
- the cosmetic container actually comprises a lid 118 that is configured to be removably coupled to body 114 .
- body 114 comprises a lower surface 126 and sidewall 130
- lid 118 further comprises an upper surface 134 and sidewall 138 .
- upper surface 130 is defined by an insert 140 that can, for example, be configured to be removable.
- customization components for lipstick container 5 f can comprise various versions (e.g., varying in color, pattern, texture, etc.) of components of the lipstick container, such as, for example, body 114 , lid 118 , insert 140 , and/or any other components of the lipstick container.
- stickers and/or customization skins can be configured to fit around or on body 114 and/or lid 118 .
- a customization skin can comprise a tube with two open ends such that the customization skin can slide over and fit around the body or the lid while leaving exposed or uncovered lower surface 126 or upper surface 134 , respectively.
- a customization skin can comprise a tube with a closed end and an open end. Such that the customization skin can slide over and fit around the body or the lid while enclosing or covering lower surface 126 or upper surface 134 , respectively.
- the webpage 200 includes an image of a cosmetic container 5 e (e.g., having a body 114 and a lid 118 ), and two or more images each of a difference customization component.
- a cosmetic container 5 e e.g., having a body 114 and a lid 118
- two or more images each of a difference customization component are shown to illustrate several embodiments of the present methods.
- webpage 200 includes images of multiple customization components, such as, for example, a plurality of bodies 114 a , 114 b, 114 c having different appearances (e.g., different colors, patterns, materials, and/or the like), a plurality of lids 118 a, 118 b (e.g., one solid lid 118 a, one lid 118 b having an opening adapted to receive interchangeable inserts (e.g., 140 a, 140 b, 140 c ), and a plurality of interchangeable or non-interchangeable (e.g., that can be permanently glued into lid 118 a ) inserts 140 a, 140 b, 140 c.
- a plurality of bodies 114 a , 114 b, 114 c having different appearances (e.g., different colors, patterns, materials, and/or the like)
- a plurality of lids 118 a, 118 b e.g., one solid lid 118 a, one lid
- a user accessing webpage 200 can select a cosmetic container by clicking on the image of (or otherwise selecting or providing a user input corresponding to) a desired cosmetic container, and can select one or more customization components for the selected cosmetic container by clicking on the image of (or otherwise selecting or providing a user input corresponding to) the desired customization components.
- Webpage 200 can, for example, be hosted on one or more servers such that webpage 200 can be accessible via the World Wide Web.
- a user or customer can access webpage 200 with a user device, such as, for example, a user device having a user display (e.g., an LCD screen and/or any other suitable display) and/or an input portion (e.g., a keyboard, a mouse, a touch screen, a stylus, and/or any other suitable input portion).
- a user device such as, for example, a user device having a user display (e.g., an LCD screen and/or any other suitable display) and/or an input portion (e.g., a keyboard, a mouse, a touch screen, a stylus, and/or any other suitable input portion).
- suitable user devices include personal computers (PCs), personal digital assistants (PDAs), suitably configured cell phones, and/or any other suitably configured devices that permit a user to access the internet and/or otherwise shop remotely.
- FIGS. 14A-14C concerns a customizable skin, adhesive sticker, or static-cling sticker that can be used on the lid of the compact illustrated in FIGS. 6-7 .
- FIG. 14A is a top view (the bottom view being a mirror image).
- FIG. 14B is a front view (the back view being a mirror image).
- FIG. 14C is a right side view (the left side view being a mirror image). It is contemplated that FIGS. 14A-C can be used as a basis for a design application for the illustrated skin, adhesive sticker, or static cling sticker.
- the top surface of the skin, adhesive sticker, or static-cling sticker can have a reflective, dull, matted, or shinny appearance. While the skin, adhesive sticker, or static-cling sticker in FIGS. 14A-C have an opaque appearance, translucent or transparent appearances are also contemplated.
- FIGS. 14A-14C concern a customizable skin, adhesive sticker, or static-cling sticker that can be used on the lid of the compact illustrated in FIGS. 6-7 .
- the skin, adhesive sticker, or static cling sticker has an aperture or cutout portion.
- FIG. 14A is a top view (the bottom view being a mirror image).
- FIG. 14B is a front view (the back view being a mirror image).
- FIG. 14C is a right side view (the left side view being a mirror image). It is contemplated that FIGS. 14A-C can be used as a basis for a design application for the illustrated skin, adhesive sticker, or static cling sticker.
- the top surface of the skin, adhesive sticker, or static-cling sticker can have a reflective, dull, matted, or shinny appearance. While the skin, adhesive sticker, or static-cling sticker in FIGS. 14A-C have an opaque appearance, translucent or transparent appearances are also contemplated.
- FIGS. 15A-15C concern a customizable skin, adhesive sticker, or static-cling sticker that can be used on the lid of the compact illustrated in FIGS. 4A-4C .
- FIG. 15A is a top view (the bottom view being a mirror image).
- FIG. 15B is a front view (the back view being a mirror image).
- FIG. 15C is a right side view (the left side view being a mirror image). It is contemplated that FIGS. 15A-C can be used as a basis for a design application for the illustrated skin, adhesive sticker, or static cling sticker.
- the top surface of the skin, adhesive sticker, or static-cling sticker can have a reflective, dull, matted, or shinny appearance. While the skin, adhesive sticker, or static-cling sticker in FIGS. 15A-C have an opaque appearance, translucent or transparent appearances are also contemplated.
- FIGS. 16A-16C concerns a customizable skin, adhesive sticker, or static-cling sticker that can be used on the lid of the compact illustrated in FIGS. 1-3 and 8-10 .
- FIG. 16A is a top view (the bottom view being a mirror image).
- FIG. 16B is a front view (the back view being a mirror image).
- FIG. 16C is a right side view (the left side view being a mirror image). It is contemplated that FIGS. 16A-C can be used as a basis for a design application for the illustrated skin, adhesive sticker, or static cling sticker.
- the top surface of the skin, adhesive sticker, or static-cling sticker can have a reflective, dull, matted, or shinny appearance. While the skin, adhesive sticker, or static-cling sticker in FIGS. 16A-C have an opaque appearance, translucent or transparent appearances are also contemplated.
- the method comprises: displaying via a user display at least one image of a cosmetic container comprising a body (e.g., body 14 ), the body defining a cavity configured to receive a cosmetic product, and the body configured to be coupled to a lid (e.g., lid 18 ) in a closed position such that the body and the lid cooperate to substantially enclose the cavity.
- a body e.g., body 14
- the body defining a cavity configured to receive a cosmetic product
- a lid e.g., lid 18
- the method comprises: displaying via a user display at least one image of each of two or more customization components (e.g., body 114 a, lid 118 a, insert 140 a, etc.), each customization component configured to be connected to at least one of the body and a lid such that at least a portion of the customization component contours to the shape of a surface of the at least one of the body and lid.
- the method further comprises: receiving from a user one or more selection inputs each corresponding to a selected one of the two or more customization components; and shipping the cosmetic container and the one or more selected customization components to an address (e.g., a home address, business address, address of an intended gift recipient, etc.) designated by the user.
- the images displayed to the user need not be of the actual cosmetic container(s) and/or customization component(s) eventually shipped to the user, and instead, will generally be images of the same type of cosmetic container(s) and/or customization component(s).
- the cosmetic container(s) each include a cosmetic disposed within the cavity.
- displaying via a user display at least one image of a cosmetic container comprises displaying at least one image of each of two or more cosmetic containers (e.g., displaying an image of a lipstick container and an image of a compact, such that a user can select the compact for customization, such as, for example, by clicking the image of the compact).
- the method further comprises receiving one or more selection inputs each correspond to a selected one of the two or more cosmetic containers (e.g., receiving one or more selection inputs from the input portion of the user device, such as, for example, a click on the image of a desired/selected cosmetic container); and shipping the cosmetic container comprises shipping the one or more selected cosmetic containers and the one or more selected customization components (e.g., shipping two or more cosmetic containers and two or more customization components).
- the method comprises coupling a selected customization component to each cosmetic container prior to shipping.
- coupling comprises permanently coupling a selected customization component to at least one cosmetic container.
- the method comprises: accessing a website via user device having a user display and an input portion.
- the method comprises: viewing via the user display at least one image of a cosmetic container (e.g., compact 5 e ) comprising a body (e.g., body 14 ), the body defining a cavity configured to receive a cosmetic product, and the body configured to be coupled to a lid (e.g., lid 18 ) in a closed position such that the body and the lid cooperate to substantially enclose the cavity.
- a cosmetic container e.g., compact 5 e
- a body e.g., body 14
- the body defining a cavity configured to receive a cosmetic product
- the body configured to be coupled to a lid (e.g., lid 18 ) in a closed position such that the body and the lid cooperate to substantially enclose the cavity.
- the method comprises: viewing via the user display at least one image of each of two or more customization components (e.g., body 114 a, lid 118 a, insert 140 a, etc.), each customization component configured to be connected to at least one of the body and a lid such that at least a portion of the customization component contours to the shape of a surface of the at least one of the body and lid.
- the method comprises: entering via the input portion one or more selection inputs each corresponding to a selected one of the two or more customization components.
- the method comprises: ordering the cosmetic container and the one or more selected customization components for shipment to an address (e.g., a home address, business address, address of an intended gift recipient, etc.) that may be designated by the user and/or anyone performing the method.
- an address e.g., a home address, business address, address of an intended gift recipient, etc.
- the images viewed need not be of the actual cosmetic container(s) and/or customization component(s) eventually shipped, and instead, will generally be images of the same type of cosmetic container(s) and/or customization component(s).
- the cosmetic container(s) each include a cosmetic disposed within the cavity.
- viewing via a user display at least one image of a cosmetic container comprises viewing at least one image of each of two or more cosmetic containers (e.g., viewing an image of a lipstick container and an image of a compact, such that the compact can be selected for customization, such as, for example, by clicking the image of the compact).
- the method comprises: entering via the input portion one or more selection inputs each corresponding to a selected one of the two or more customization components; where ordering the cosmetic container comprises ordering the one or more selected cosmetic containers and the one or more selected customization components (e.g., ordering two or more cosmetic containers and two or more customization components).
- the cosmetic container can be or comprise one or more of (or can be selected from the group consisting of): mascara containers, tubes, bottles, applicator bottles, powder boxes, nail polish bottles, and cosmetic pencil containers.
- customization components can be or comprise one or more of (or can be selected from the group consisting of): skins, interchangeable lids (e.g., lids with different colors, textures, patterns, engravings, imprints, images, and/or the like), cover shells, labels, coatings, inserts, adhesive stickers, and static-cling stickers.
- Coatings can include, for example, removable or permanent paints (e.g., metallic or metallic-appearing paints), lacquers, and/or the like.
- embodiments of the present kits can comprise one or more (e.g., two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, or more) cosmetic containers, and two or more customization components (e.g., a customization skin and a sticker, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, or more interchangeable customization skins, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, or more interchangeable lid inserts, or any other combination of the same and/or different customization components).
- one or more e.g., two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, or more
- customization components e.g., a customization skin and a sticker, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, or more interchangeable customization skins, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, or more interchangeable lid inserts, or any other combination of the same and/or different customization components.
- any of the described cosmetic containers, customization components, and/or kits can be incorporated and/or used in the present methods.
- the present methods comprises packaging one or more cosmetic containers and two or more (e.g., two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, or more) customization components for distribution and/or sale.
- one or more cosmetic containers are each coupled to one or more customization components to create customized cosmetic containers, and the customized cosmetic containers are then packaged for distribution and/or sale.
- a cosmetic container and two or more customization components are received and/or provided, and one or more customization components are coupled to the cosmetic container.
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Description
- This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/376,360 filed on Feb. 16, 2012, which is a national phase application of International Application No. PCT/US2010/036915, filed Jun. 1, 2010, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/185,526, filed Jun. 9, 2009, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/182,929, filed Jun. 1, 2009. The contents of each of these referenced applications are incorporated into the present application by reference.
- The present invention relates generally to cosmetic containers, and more particularly, but not by way of limitation, customizable cosmetic containers, customization components, kits, and methods for customizable cosmetic containers.
- The sale of cosmetics is a world-wide business that is highly competitive and in which any marketing advantage or method of distinguishing one's products is sought. Additionally, protective or scratch-resistant devices and coverings may be useful for cosmetic containers. Various cosmetic containers are known in the art, and may include, for example: compacts, lipsticks, mascara holders, tubes, bottles, applicator bottles, powder boxes, and the like.
- The present invention relates generally to cosmetic containers; customization components configured to be coupled to cosmetic containers; kits comprising cosmetic containers and customization components; and methods of using, packaging, manufacturing, and/or distributing cosmetic containers, customization components, and/or kits.
- Some embodiments of the present kits comprise: a cosmetic container comprising a body, the body defining a cavity configured to receive a cosmetic product, and the body configured to be coupled to a lid in a closed position such that the body and the lid cooperate to substantially enclose the cavity; and two or more customization components each configured to be connected to at least one of the body and a lid such that at least a portion of the customization component contours to the shape of a surface of the at least one of the body and lid.
- In some embodiments, the cosmetic container further comprises a lid. In some embodiments, at least one of the customization components is a lid configured to be coupled to the body. In some embodiments, two or more of the two or more customization components are different lids that are each configured to be coupled to the body.
- In some embodiments, the cosmetic container is selected from the group consisting of: compacts, lipstick containers, mascara containers, tubes, bottles, applicator bottles, powder boxes, nail polish bottles, and cosmetic pencil containers. In some embodiments, at least one of the customization components is selected from the group consisting of: skins, interchangeable lids, cover shells, labels, coatings, inserts, adhesive stickers, and static-cling stickers.
- In some embodiments, the cosmetic container is a compact comprising a lid pivotally connected to the body, the cavity of the body having a plurality of subcavities, and at least one of the customization components configured to fit within one or more subcavities.
- In some embodiments, the cosmetic container comprises a body and a lid, at least one customization component is a cover shell configured to fit over and substantially cover a portion of at least one of the body and lid, and the cover shell is configured to substantially retain its shape in the absence of an external force. In some embodiments, the cover shell is substantially rigid. In some embodiments, the customization components include two or more cover shells.
- In some embodiments, the two or more customization components are configured to be removably coupled to the cosmetic container. In some embodiments, the cosmetic container is a compact, and where the two or more customization components comprise three or more interchangeable customization components. In some embodiments, the cosmetic container is a lipstick container, and where the two or more customization components comprise three or more interchangeable customization components.
- Some embodiments of the present kits comprise: a cosmetic container comprising a body and a lid, the body defining a cavity configured to receive a cosmetic product, the lid configured to be coupled to the body such in a closed position in which the body and the lid cooperate to substantially enclose the cavity; and a customization skin comprising a resilient, flexible material, the customization skin configured to be removably coupled to at least one of the body and the lid of the cosmetic container such that the customization skin fits over and around a portion of the at least one of the body and lid and remains coupled to the at least one of the body and the lid without adhesive.
- In some embodiments, the cosmetic container is a compact, where the lid is pivotally connected to the body such that the lid can pivot relative to the body between the closed position and an open position in which the cavity is accessible by a user. In some embodiments, the customization skin is configured to be removably coupled to both of the lid and the body. In some embodiments, the customization skin is configured to be removably coupled to both of the lid and the body such that the customization skin does not interfere with pivoting the lid relative to the body. In some embodiments, the compact comprises a hinge portion projecting from a top surface of the compact, and where the customization skin includes a cutout to permit the hinge portion to extend through the customization skin.
- In some embodiments, the customization skin comprises silicone. Some embodiments comprise a plurality of the customization skins.
- In some embodiments, the cosmetic container comprises a lipstick container. In some embodiments, the customization skin comprises a tube with two open ends. In some embodiments, the customization skin comprises a tube with a closed end and an open end. In some embodiments, the customization skin is configured to be coupled to the lid of the lipstick container.
- In some embodiments, the cosmetic container is selected from the group consisting of: mascara containers, tubes, bottles, applicator bottles, powder boxes, nail polish bottles, and cosmetic pencil containers. In some embodiments, the cosmetic container is a compact, and where the customization skin comprises three or more interchangeable customization skins. In some embodiments, the cosmetic container is a lipstick container, and where the customization skin comprises three or more interchangeable customization skins.
- Some embodiments of the present kits comprise: a cosmetic container comprising a body and a lid, the body defining a cavity configured to receive a cosmetic product, the lid configured to be coupled to the body such in a closed position in which the body and the lid cooperate to substantially enclose the cavity; and three or more interchangeable customization skins each comprising a resilient, flexible material, each customization skin configured to be removably coupled to at least one of the body and the lid of the cosmetic container such that the customization skin fits over and around a portion of the at least one of the body and lid and remains coupled to the at least one of the body and the lid without adhesive.
- Some embodiments of the present methods comprise: providing a kit having one or more cosmetic containers and one or more customization components (e.g., customization skins); selecting a customization component or a customization skin; and coupling the selected customization component or customization skin to at least one of the lid and body of the cosmetic container.
- Some embodiments of the present methods for distributing a customizable cosmetic container over the internet, comprise: displaying via a user display at least one image of a cosmetic container comprising a body, the body defining a cavity configured to receive a cosmetic product, and the body configured to be coupled to a lid in a closed position such that the body and the lid cooperate to substantially enclose the cavity; displaying via a user display at least one image of each of two or more customization components, each customization component configured to be connected to at least one of the body and a lid such that at least a portion of the customization component contours to the shape of a surface of the at least one of the body and lid; receiving from a user one or more selection inputs each corresponding to a selected one of the two or more customization components; and shipping the cosmetic container and the one or more selected customization components to an address designated by the user.
- In some embodiments, the cosmetic container includes a cosmetic disposed within the cavity. In some embodiments, displaying via a user display at least one image of a cosmetic container comprises displaying at least one image of each of two or more cosmetic containers. Some embodiments further comprise: receiving one or more selection inputs each correspond to a selected one of the two or more cosmetic containers; where shipping the cosmetic container comprises shipping the one or more selected cosmetic containers and the one or more selected customization components. Some embodiments further comprise: coupling a selected customization component to each cosmetic container prior to shipping. In some embodiments, coupling comprises permanently coupling a selected customization component to at least one cosmetic container.
- Some embodiments of the present methods for ordering a customizable cosmetic container over the internet, comprise: accessing a website via user device having a user display and an input portion; viewing via the user display at least one image of a cosmetic container comprising a body, the body defining a cavity configured to receive a cosmetic product, and the body configured to be coupled to a lid in a closed position such that the body and the lid cooperate to substantially enclose the cavity; viewing via the user display at least one image of each of two or more customization components, each customization component configured to be connected to at least one of the body and a lid such that at least a portion of the customization component contours to the shape of a surface of the at least one of the body and lid; entering via the input portion one or more selection inputs each corresponding to a selected one of the two or more customization components; and ordering the cosmetic container and the one or more selected customization components for shipment to an address.
- In some embodiments, the cosmetic container includes a cosmetic disposed within the cavity. In some embodiments, viewing via a user display at least one image of a cosmetic container comprises viewing at least one image of each of two or more cosmetic containers. Some embodiments further comprise: entering via the input portion one or more selection inputs each corresponding to a selected one of the two or more customization components; where ordering the cosmetic container comprises ordering the one or more selected cosmetic containers and the one or more selected customization components.
- Also contemplated are design-based applications directed towards the customizable components disclosed throughout this specification and figures.
- Any embodiment of any of the present cosmetic containers, customization components, kits, and methods can consist of or consist essentially of—rather than comprise/include/contain/have—any of the described steps, elements, and/or features. Thus, in any of the claims, the term “consisting of” or “consisting essentially of” can be substituted for any of the open-ended linking verbs recited above, in order to change the scope of a given claim from what it would otherwise be using the open-ended linking verb.
- Details associated with the embodiments described above and others are presented below.
- The following drawings illustrate by way of example and not limitation. For the sake of brevity and clarity, every feature of a given structure is not always labeled in every figure in which that structure appears. Identical reference numbers do not necessarily indicate an identical structure. Rather, the same reference number may be used to indicate a similar feature or a feature with similar functionality, as may non-identical reference numbers.
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FIGS. 1A and 1B depict side and top views, respectively, of an embodiment of a cosmetic container having a customization component. -
FIGS. 2A and 2B depict side and top views, respectively, of another embodiments of a cosmetic container having a customization component. -
FIGS. 3A and 3B depict side and top views, respectively, of another embodiments of a cosmetic container having a customization component. -
FIGS. 4A-4C depict various views of another embodiment of a cosmetic container for which customization components can be configured. -
FIGS. 5A-5E depict various embodiments of customization components configured to be coupled to the cosmetic container ofFIGS. 4A-4C . -
FIGS. 6A-6B depict a side view and top view of another embodiment of a cosmetic container for which customization components can be configured. -
FIGS. 7A-7G depict various embodiments of customization components configured to be coupled to the cosmetic container ofFIG. 6 . -
FIG. 8A-8C depict various views of another embodiment of a cosmetic container for which customization components can be configured. -
FIGS. 9A-9B depict side views of the cosmetic container ofFIGS. 8A-8C with various embodiments of customization components coupled to the cosmetic container. -
FIG. 10 depicts a perspective view of another embodiment of a cosmetic container for which customization components can be configured. -
FIG. 11 depicts a perspective view of another embodiment of a cosmetic container for which customization components can be configured. -
FIG. 12 depicts an exploded view of the cosmetic container ofFIG. 11 . -
FIG. 13 depicts an diagram view of a webpage for certain embodiments of the present methods of distributing and ordering the present kits, cosmetic containers, and/or customization components. -
FIGS. 14 A-C depict a customizable component that can be used to cover the top surface of a lid for a cosmetic compact that includes an aperture. -
FIGS. 15 A-C depict a customizable component that can be used to cover the top surface of a lid for a cosmetic compact. -
FIGS. 16 A-C depict a customizable component that can be used to cover the top surface of a lid for a cosmetic compact. - The term “coupled” is defined as connected, although not necessarily directly, and not necessarily mechanically; two items that are “coupled” may be integral with each other. The terms “a” and “an” are defined as one or more unless this disclosure explicitly requires otherwise. The terms “substantially,” “approximately,” and “about” are defined as largely but not necessarily wholly what is specified, as understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art. Unless expressly limited “a portion” includes up to all of whatever it refers to.
- The terms “comprise” (and any form of comprise, such as “comprises” and “comprising”), “have” (and any form of have, such as “has” and “having”), “include” (and any form of include, such as “includes” and “including”) and “contain” (and any form of contain, such as “contains” and “containing”) are open-ended linking verbs. As a result, a system that “comprises,” “has,” “includes” or “contains” one or more elements possesses those one or more elements, but is not limited to possessing only those elements. For example, in an imaging system that comprises an imaging sensor module and a display, the imaging system includes the specified elements but is not limited to having only those elements. For example, such an imaging system could also include a central interface module coupled to the imaging sensor module and the display, such that images are received by the display from the imaging sensor module via the central interface module. Likewise, a method that “comprises,” “has,” “includes” or “contains” one or more steps possesses those one or more steps, but is not limited to possessing only those one or more steps.
- Further, a device or structure that is configured in a certain way is configured in at least that way, but it can also be configured in other ways than those specifically described. A device or structure that is configured to be or do something has the capacity to be or do that something but need not (though it may) actually be or do that something. For example, a device or structure that is configured to be connected in a certain way need not actually be connected.
- As used in this disclosure, a “cosmetic container” refers to an article of manufacture that is configured to contain and/or protect one or more cosmetic products over some portion of the useful life of the product. For example, such cosmetic containers can include compacts, lipsticks, mascara holders, tubes, bottles, applicator bottles, powder boxes, nail polish bottles, cosmetic pencils, fragrance bottles and vials, and the like. Such cosmetic containers may be sold within packaging such as boxes, shrink wrap, and the like, which may be discarded by a consumer after obtaining the cosmetic container.
- Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to
FIGS. 1A-3B , shown therein is acosmetic container 5 a with a customization component 10 a coupled tocosmetic container 5 a. More particularly, in the embodiment shown,cosmetic container 5 a is a compact comprising abody 14 defining a cavity (not shown, but see, e.g.,cavity 78 inFIG. 10 , andcavity 116 inFIG. 12 ) configured to receive a cosmetic product (e.g., one or more cosmetic products). As shown,body 14 is also configured to coupled to alid 18 in a closed position (as shown) such that the body and the lid cooperate to substantially enclose the cavity. In the embodiment shown, the cosmetic container actually comprises alid 18 that is pivotally connected tobody 14 by way of a pin 22. In this way, the lid is pivotally connected to the body such that the lid can pivot relative to the body between the closed position (as shown) and an open position in which the cavity is accessible by a user. In other embodiments, a lid can be coupled to the body in any suitable fashion and/or by any suitable structure. -
Cosmetic container 5 a is further configured such thatbody 14 includes abottom surface 26 and asidewall 30 that is angularly disposed relative tobottom surface 26, and such thatlid 18 includes atop surface 34 and asidewall 38 that is angularly disposed relative totop surface 38. In the embodiment shown,sidewall 30 extends around the entire perimeter of the body (e.g., all four sides) andsidewall 38 extends around the entire perimeter of the lid (e.g., all four sides). In other embodiments sidewall 30 and/orsidewall 38 extend around only a portion of the perimeter ofbody 14 orlid 18, respectively (e.g., only three side, three sides and only a portion of the fourth side, or the like). - Customization component 10 is configured to be connected to at least one of
body 14 andlid 18 such that at least a portion of the customization component contours to the shape of a surface of the at least one of the body and lid. In the embodiment shown, customization component 10 is a sticker or decal 10 that is configured to be coupled totop surface 34 oflid 18 such that sticker 10 substantially covers and contours to the shape oftop surface 34. For example, sticker 10 has a shape that substantially matches the shape of top surface 34 (e.g., the outer perimeter of sticker 10 is substantially the same in shape and size, or is slightly smaller in size, than the outer perimeter oftop surface 34. Sticker 10 can be configured to be coupled or connected tolid 18 in any suitable fashion. For example, sticker 10 can comprise a layer of adhesive (e.g., pressure-sensitive or heat-activated adhesive) that will permanently or temporarily stick sticker 10 tolid 18. By way of another example, sticker 10 can be a static-cling sticker such that when sticker 10 is placed in contact withtop surface 34 oflid 18, pressed into place, static cling between the sticker 10 andtop surface 34 will substantially hold the sticker in place. Static-cling stickers or stickers with temporary adhesive will be removable and/or interchangeable; they will be capable of being removed without difficulty and such that no adhesive (or an amount of adhesive that will not interfere with the placement or adhesion of a subsequent sticker or other customization component). In some embodiments of the present kits, cosmetic containers, and/or customization components, customization components are permanently coupled the cosmetic container and/or configured to be permanently coupled (e.g., connected) to the cosmetic container such that they cannot be removed without chemicals or cleaners, or without damaging the cosmetic container. - In the embodiment of
FIG. 1B , sticker 10 comprises animage 42 and acompany logo 46. In other embodiments, sticker 10 can comprise any suitable information, such as, for example, a product logo or product name 50 (FIG. 2B ) or a basic background color or pattern 54 and a company logo or name 42 (FIG. 3B ). - Some embodiments of the present kits comprise a cosmetic container and two or more customization components. One example of such a kit comprises a cosmetic container (compact) 5 and two or more stickers 10 (e.g., compact 5, sticker 10 a, sticker 10 b, and/or sticker 10 c).
- Some embodiments of the present kits comprise a cosmetic container 10 a in which
lid 18 is removably connected tobody 14, and two or more customization components, where one or more (two or more, all, etc.) of the customization components are lids that are interchangeable withlid 18. Such lids can be the same shape and size aslid 18, and/or have different shapes, different colors, different patterns, or the like. In some embodiments, customization component lids can comprise one or more (e.g., selected from the group consisting of) transparent or translucent windows, mirrors, clocks, digital displays such as liquid-crystal displays, and/or the like. In some embodiments of the present kits, the body of the cosmetic container is configured to be coupled to a lid (e.g., in any fashion described in this disclosure) but the cosmetic container does not initially comprise a lid, and at least one (e.g., two or more, all) of the two or more customization components is a lid configured to be coupled to the body. - Although cosmetic container 5 is shown as a compact, in other embodiments of cosmetic containers can be or can comprise one or more of (e.g., selected from the group consisting of): compacts, lipstick containers, mascara containers, tubes, bottles, applicator bottles, powder boxes, nail polish bottles, and cosmetic pencil containers.
- Referring now to
FIGS. 4A-4C and 5A-5E , another embodiment of a cosmetic container (compact) 5 b is depicted inFIGS. 4A-4C (side view inFIG. 4A , front view inFIG. 4B , top view inFIG. 4C ) and various embodiments of customization components (stickers) 10 d-10 h are shown inFIGS. 5A-5E . Compact 5 b is substantially similar to compact 5 a described above with the exception that, when closed (e.g., in a closed position relative to the body), the sidewall of the lid substantially covers the sidewall of the body. Stickers 10 d-10 h are also substantially similar to stickers 10 a-10 c described above, with the primary exception that they are configured to correspond in size and shape to the size and shape of compact 5 b. Additionally, and as shown inFIG. 5B , sticker 10 e includes a photograph. Sticker 10 e can be produced with a photograph sent in by or received from a consumer, or sticker 10 e can be provided (e.g., in one of the present kits) in blank form such that a consumer can print a photograph on the sticker. Sticker 10 e can, for example, be provided on a larger sheet such as a letter-size sheet or 3″×5″ sheet that can be printed in a standard or photo-size printer, peeled from (e.g., if perforated or pre-scored) or cut out from the larger sheet, and applied to compact 5 b. - Referring now to
FIGS. 6A-6B and 7A-7F , another embodiment of a cosmetic container (compact) 5 c is depicted without customization components inFIGS. 6A-6B and with customization components inFIGS. 7A-7F . More particularly, inFIGS. 7A-7F , compact 5 c is depicted with customization components 10 i-10 n. Thelid 56 in compact 5 c includes anaperture 57 that allows access to alipstick case 58 from the top surface of the compact. The bottom surface of thecontainer 59 of the compact 5 c includes anelongated protrusion 60, which is formed from a well 61 that holds thelipstick case 58. As such, skins or stickers 10 i-10 n each includes an aperture orcutout 57 that allows thelipstick case 58 to be accessed from the compact or allows for theelongated protrusion 60 to extend through the skin or sticker 10 i-10 n. Illustrations of skins or stickers without the compact are provided inFIGS. 7G and 14A -C. - Referring now to
FIGS. 8A-8C and 9A-9B , another embodiment of acosmetic container 5 d is shown without any customization components inFIGS. 8A-8C and with various embodiments of customization components inFIGS. 9A-9B .FIG. 8A depicts a perspective view ofcosmetic container 5 d,FIG. 8B depicts a front view ofcosmetic container 5 d, andFIG. 8C depicts a rear view ofcosmetic container 5 d. Cosmetic container (compact) 5 d is substantially similar tocosmetic container 5 a (e.g.,cosmetic container 5 d comprises abody 14 and a lid 18). - In the embodiment shown in
FIG. 8A , compact 5 d comprises several individual customization components. For example, compact 5 d comprises alid 18 that has been customized withengraving 63. In the embodiment shown, engraving 63 comprises two letters such as initials. Such engraving can be customized, for example, to comprise: first, last, and/or middle initial(s) of a customer; initials of the manufacturer of the cosmetic container or cosmetic contained in the cosmetic container, lettering for the name of a customer; lettering for the name of the manufacturer of the cosmetic container or cosmetic; initials or lettering for the name of a third-party entity such as for fund-raising, charity, or promotional purposes; symbols, patterns, line drawings (e.g., of a customer-submitted photograph); and/or any other lettering, symbols, patterns, or the like that a customer may wish to have engraved on a cosmetic container. - In the embodiment shown, compact 5 d further comprises two
insert accessories 64. More particularly,lid 18 of compact 5 d comprises tworecesses 65 configured to receiveinsert accessories 64. In some embodiments, eachrecess 65 can be configured to have a lip, prong, tab, or the like at or around its perimeter such thatrecess 65 is configured such that thatinsert accessories 64 removably snap into and/or out of the recess; and/or eachinsert accessory 64 can be configured to have a lip, prong, tab, or the like at or around its perimeter such that the insert accessory is configured to removably snap into and/or out of the recess. In other embodiments, neitherrecess 65 nor insertaccessories 64 have tabs or the like, such that an insert accessory can be inserted into arecess 65 but must be affixed or retained in therecess 65 with adhesive, double-sided tape, or the like to prevent the insert accessory from falling out of therecess 65. As such, in some embodiments, when a customer orders a customizable cosmetic container with one or more recesses, and the customer selects one or more insert accessories corresponding to the recesses, the insert accessories are glued into the recesses (e.g., such that they are substantially non-removable) prior to shipping the cosmetic container (and/or cosmetic) to the customer. Insertaccessories 64 can each comprise any suitable accessory, such as, for example, a jewel (e.g., plastic, glass, semi-precious or precious stones, or the like), a logo, an emblem, a photo holder, or the like. In some embodiments, a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag can be inserted intorecess 65 and/or underinsert accessory 64. -
FIG. 9A depicts compact 5 d with a customization component 10 p. More particularly, customization component 10 p is shown as a customization skin 10 p. Customization skin 10 p comprises a resilient and/or flexible material, and is configured to be removably coupled to the body and the lid of compact 5 d such that the customization skin fits over and around a portion of the body and a portion of the lid and remains coupled to the body and the lid without adhesive. Customization skin 10 p can, for example, comprise silicone, polyurethane, fabric, rubber, polymers, and/or any other suitable flexible and/or resilient material. In some embodiments, the customization skin can also be configured to have some elasticity. In the embodiment shown, the customization skin is configured to be (and is) removably coupled to both the lid and the body such that the customization skin does not interfere with pivoting the lid relative to the body. In particular, customization skin 10 p comprise anupper portion 66 configured to be coupled (and shown coupled) to the lid, alower portion 70 configured to be coupled (and shown coupled) to the body of compact 5 d, and a hinge portion 74 connecting theupper portion 66 andlower portion 70. Hinge portion 74 can be integral to (or separate from and connected to)upper portion 66 andlower portion 70, and is configured to be flexible such that it will not interfere with pivoting the lid relative to the body of compact 5 d. In other embodiments, hinge portion 74 can be omitted such that the customization components comprise an upper skin and a lower skin. -
FIG. 9B depicts compact 5 d with a customization component 10 q. Customization component 10 q is also a customization skin 10 q. Customization skin 10 q is substantially similar to customization skin 10 p, with the primary exception that customization skin 10 q comprises only anupper portion 66 configured to be coupled to the lid of compact 5 d. In other embodiments, customization skins can be configured to be coupled to only the body. In embodiments of customization skins configured to be coupled to compacts having a hinge portion (e.g.,hinge portion 58 of compact 10 c), the customization skins can include a cutout to permit the hinge portion to extend through the customization skin. - In other embodiments, customization components 10 p and 10 q can be cover shells configured to fit over and substantially cover a portion of at least one of the body and lid, such as, for example, in the manner shown in
FIGS. 9A and 9B . In such embodiments, the cover shell can be configured to substantially retain its shape in the absence of an external force (e.g., can be partially or substantially rigid). Cover shells can comprise, metals such as steel or aluminum, polymers, fiberglass, carbon fiber, and/or the like. - Referring now to
FIG. 10 , a perspective view is shown of another embodiment of acosmetic container 5 e. Externally,cosmetic container 5 e is substantially similar to compact 5 a. As with compact 5 a, thebody 14 of compact 5 e defines acavity 78 configured to receive a cosmetic product (e.g., one or more cosmetic products). More particularly,cavity 78 has a plurality ofsubcavities 82. In embodiments of the present kits comprising acosmetic container 5 a, and two or more customization components, at least one (e.g., two or more, all, etc.) of the customization components can be configured to fit within one or more subcavities 82. For example, customization components can includeremovable trays 86, pads or applicators, and/or any other suitable components. Another example of a customization component for cosmetic containers such as compacts is a mirror 90 that can be affixed to the interior and/or exterior of the lid and/or body of the cosmetic container. For example, mirror 90 can include a layer of adhesive, tabs, snaps, or any other suitable structure for coupling the mirror to a cosmetic container. - Referring now to
FIGS. 11 and 12 , another embodiment of a cosmetic container 5 f is shown.Cosmetic container 5 e is a lipstick container 5 f. More particularly, lipstick container 5 f comprises abody 114 defining acavity 116 configured to receive a cosmetic product (e.g., lipstick 120). As shown,body 114 is also configured to coupled to alid 118 in a closed position (as shown inFIG. 11 ) such that the body and the lid cooperate to substantially enclose the cavity. In the embodiment shown, the cosmetic container actually comprises alid 118 that is configured to be removably coupled tobody 114. As shown,body 114 comprises alower surface 126 andsidewall 130, andlid 118 further comprises an upper surface 134 andsidewall 138. More particularly,upper surface 130 is defined by aninsert 140 that can, for example, be configured to be removable. In this way, customization components for lipstick container 5 f can comprise various versions (e.g., varying in color, pattern, texture, etc.) of components of the lipstick container, such as, for example,body 114,lid 118, insert 140, and/or any other components of the lipstick container. - In some embodiments, stickers and/or customization skins can be configured to fit around or on
body 114 and/orlid 118. For example, a customization skin can comprise a tube with two open ends such that the customization skin can slide over and fit around the body or the lid while leaving exposed or uncoveredlower surface 126 or upper surface 134, respectively. By way of another example, a customization skin can comprise a tube with a closed end and an open end. Such that the customization skin can slide over and fit around the body or the lid while enclosing or coveringlower surface 126 or upper surface 134, respectively. - Referring now to
FIG. 13 , a webpage 200 is shown to illustrate several embodiments of the present methods. The webpage 200 includes an image of acosmetic container 5 e (e.g., having abody 114 and a lid 118), and two or more images each of a difference customization component. More particularly, in the embodiment shown, webpage 200 includes images of multiple customization components, such as, for example, a plurality of bodies 114 a, 114 b, 114 c having different appearances (e.g., different colors, patterns, materials, and/or the like), a plurality of lids 118 a, 118 b (e.g., one solid lid 118 a, one lid 118 b having an opening adapted to receive interchangeable inserts (e.g., 140 a, 140 b, 140 c), and a plurality of interchangeable or non-interchangeable (e.g., that can be permanently glued into lid 118 a) inserts 140 a, 140 b, 140 c. In this way, a user accessing webpage 200 can select a cosmetic container by clicking on the image of (or otherwise selecting or providing a user input corresponding to) a desired cosmetic container, and can select one or more customization components for the selected cosmetic container by clicking on the image of (or otherwise selecting or providing a user input corresponding to) the desired customization components. - Webpage 200 can, for example, be hosted on one or more servers such that webpage 200 can be accessible via the World Wide Web. In this way, a user or customer can access webpage 200 with a user device, such as, for example, a user device having a user display (e.g., an LCD screen and/or any other suitable display) and/or an input portion (e.g., a keyboard, a mouse, a touch screen, a stylus, and/or any other suitable input portion). Examples of suitable user devices include personal computers (PCs), personal digital assistants (PDAs), suitably configured cell phones, and/or any other suitably configured devices that permit a user to access the internet and/or otherwise shop remotely.
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FIGS. 14A-14C concerns a customizable skin, adhesive sticker, or static-cling sticker that can be used on the lid of the compact illustrated inFIGS. 6-7 .FIG. 14A is a top view (the bottom view being a mirror image).FIG. 14B is a front view (the back view being a mirror image).FIG. 14C is a right side view (the left side view being a mirror image). It is contemplated thatFIGS. 14A-C can be used as a basis for a design application for the illustrated skin, adhesive sticker, or static cling sticker. The top surface of the skin, adhesive sticker, or static-cling sticker can have a reflective, dull, matted, or shinny appearance. While the skin, adhesive sticker, or static-cling sticker inFIGS. 14A-C have an opaque appearance, translucent or transparent appearances are also contemplated. -
FIGS. 14A-14C concern a customizable skin, adhesive sticker, or static-cling sticker that can be used on the lid of the compact illustrated inFIGS. 6-7 . Note that the skin, adhesive sticker, or static cling sticker has an aperture or cutout portion.FIG. 14A is a top view (the bottom view being a mirror image).FIG. 14B is a front view (the back view being a mirror image).FIG. 14C is a right side view (the left side view being a mirror image). It is contemplated thatFIGS. 14A-C can be used as a basis for a design application for the illustrated skin, adhesive sticker, or static cling sticker. The top surface of the skin, adhesive sticker, or static-cling sticker can have a reflective, dull, matted, or shinny appearance. While the skin, adhesive sticker, or static-cling sticker inFIGS. 14A-C have an opaque appearance, translucent or transparent appearances are also contemplated. -
FIGS. 15A-15C concern a customizable skin, adhesive sticker, or static-cling sticker that can be used on the lid of the compact illustrated inFIGS. 4A-4C .FIG. 15A is a top view (the bottom view being a mirror image).FIG. 15B is a front view (the back view being a mirror image).FIG. 15C is a right side view (the left side view being a mirror image). It is contemplated thatFIGS. 15A-C can be used as a basis for a design application for the illustrated skin, adhesive sticker, or static cling sticker. The top surface of the skin, adhesive sticker, or static-cling sticker can have a reflective, dull, matted, or shinny appearance. While the skin, adhesive sticker, or static-cling sticker inFIGS. 15A-C have an opaque appearance, translucent or transparent appearances are also contemplated. -
FIGS. 16A-16C concerns a customizable skin, adhesive sticker, or static-cling sticker that can be used on the lid of the compact illustrated inFIGS. 1-3 and 8-10 .FIG. 16A is a top view (the bottom view being a mirror image).FIG. 16B is a front view (the back view being a mirror image).FIG. 16C is a right side view (the left side view being a mirror image). It is contemplated thatFIGS. 16A-C can be used as a basis for a design application for the illustrated skin, adhesive sticker, or static cling sticker. The top surface of the skin, adhesive sticker, or static-cling sticker can have a reflective, dull, matted, or shinny appearance. While the skin, adhesive sticker, or static-cling sticker inFIGS. 16A-C have an opaque appearance, translucent or transparent appearances are also contemplated. - In some embodiments of the present methods of distributing a customizable cosmetic container (e.g.,
cosmetic container 5 e) over the internet, the method comprises: displaying via a user display at least one image of a cosmetic container comprising a body (e.g., body 14), the body defining a cavity configured to receive a cosmetic product, and the body configured to be coupled to a lid (e.g., lid 18) in a closed position such that the body and the lid cooperate to substantially enclose the cavity. In some embodiments, the method comprises: displaying via a user display at least one image of each of two or more customization components (e.g., body 114 a, lid 118 a, insert 140 a, etc.), each customization component configured to be connected to at least one of the body and a lid such that at least a portion of the customization component contours to the shape of a surface of the at least one of the body and lid. In some embodiments, the method further comprises: receiving from a user one or more selection inputs each corresponding to a selected one of the two or more customization components; and shipping the cosmetic container and the one or more selected customization components to an address (e.g., a home address, business address, address of an intended gift recipient, etc.) designated by the user. The images displayed to the user need not be of the actual cosmetic container(s) and/or customization component(s) eventually shipped to the user, and instead, will generally be images of the same type of cosmetic container(s) and/or customization component(s). - In some embodiments, the cosmetic container(s) each include a cosmetic disposed within the cavity. In some embodiments, displaying via a user display at least one image of a cosmetic container comprises displaying at least one image of each of two or more cosmetic containers (e.g., displaying an image of a lipstick container and an image of a compact, such that a user can select the compact for customization, such as, for example, by clicking the image of the compact). In some embodiments the method further comprises receiving one or more selection inputs each correspond to a selected one of the two or more cosmetic containers (e.g., receiving one or more selection inputs from the input portion of the user device, such as, for example, a click on the image of a desired/selected cosmetic container); and shipping the cosmetic container comprises shipping the one or more selected cosmetic containers and the one or more selected customization components (e.g., shipping two or more cosmetic containers and two or more customization components). In some embodiments, the method comprises coupling a selected customization component to each cosmetic container prior to shipping. In some embodiments, coupling comprises permanently coupling a selected customization component to at least one cosmetic container.
- In some embodiments of the present methods of ordering a customizable cosmetic container over the internet, the method comprises: accessing a website via user device having a user display and an input portion. In some embodiments, the method comprises: viewing via the user display at least one image of a cosmetic container (e.g., compact 5 e) comprising a body (e.g., body 14), the body defining a cavity configured to receive a cosmetic product, and the body configured to be coupled to a lid (e.g., lid 18) in a closed position such that the body and the lid cooperate to substantially enclose the cavity. In some embodiments, the method comprises: viewing via the user display at least one image of each of two or more customization components (e.g., body 114 a, lid 118 a, insert 140 a, etc.), each customization component configured to be connected to at least one of the body and a lid such that at least a portion of the customization component contours to the shape of a surface of the at least one of the body and lid. In some embodiments, the method comprises: entering via the input portion one or more selection inputs each corresponding to a selected one of the two or more customization components. In some embodiments, the method comprises: ordering the cosmetic container and the one or more selected customization components for shipment to an address (e.g., a home address, business address, address of an intended gift recipient, etc.) that may be designated by the user and/or anyone performing the method. The images viewed need not be of the actual cosmetic container(s) and/or customization component(s) eventually shipped, and instead, will generally be images of the same type of cosmetic container(s) and/or customization component(s).
- In some embodiments, the cosmetic container(s) each include a cosmetic disposed within the cavity. In some embodiments, viewing via a user display at least one image of a cosmetic container comprises viewing at least one image of each of two or more cosmetic containers (e.g., viewing an image of a lipstick container and an image of a compact, such that the compact can be selected for customization, such as, for example, by clicking the image of the compact). In some embodiments, the method comprises: entering via the input portion one or more selection inputs each corresponding to a selected one of the two or more customization components; where ordering the cosmetic container comprises ordering the one or more selected cosmetic containers and the one or more selected customization components (e.g., ordering two or more cosmetic containers and two or more customization components).
- The foregoing examples, are not intended to be limiting. For example, in other embodiments, the cosmetic container can be or comprise one or more of (or can be selected from the group consisting of): mascara containers, tubes, bottles, applicator bottles, powder boxes, nail polish bottles, and cosmetic pencil containers. By way of another example, customization components can be or comprise one or more of (or can be selected from the group consisting of): skins, interchangeable lids (e.g., lids with different colors, textures, patterns, engravings, imprints, images, and/or the like), cover shells, labels, coatings, inserts, adhesive stickers, and static-cling stickers. Coatings can include, for example, removable or permanent paints (e.g., metallic or metallic-appearing paints), lacquers, and/or the like.
- Any of the described cosmetic containers and customization components can be incorporated into the present kits. For example, embodiments of the present kits can comprise one or more (e.g., two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, or more) cosmetic containers, and two or more customization components (e.g., a customization skin and a sticker, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, or more interchangeable customization skins, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, or more interchangeable lid inserts, or any other combination of the same and/or different customization components).
- Similarly, any of the described cosmetic containers, customization components, and/or kits can be incorporated and/or used in the present methods. For example, on embodiment of the present methods comprises packaging one or more cosmetic containers and two or more (e.g., two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, or more) customization components for distribution and/or sale. In another example of the present methods, one or more cosmetic containers are each coupled to one or more customization components to create customized cosmetic containers, and the customized cosmetic containers are then packaged for distribution and/or sale. In another example of the present methods, a cosmetic container and two or more customization components are received and/or provided, and one or more customization components are coupled to the cosmetic container.
- Any embodiment discussed in this specification can be implemented with respect to any method, container, or system of the invention, and vice versa. Furthermore, containers and systems of the invention can be used to achieve methods of the invention.
- Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the above detailed description. It should be understood, however, that the detailed description, while indicating specific embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from this detailed description.
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