US20220295929A1

US20220295929A1 - Beauty container for eyelashes

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Publication number: US20220295929A1
Application number: US17/655,062
Authority: US
Inventors: Devin B. Pauley; Ashley C. Kennedy
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2021-03-16
Filing date: 2022-03-16
Publication date: 2022-09-22

Abstract

A beauty container for false eyelashes is disclosed. The container includes left and right opposing hinged doors with magnetic clasps or closures. The container is durable and provides doors capable of being opened and closed multiple times, which securely remain magnetically closed, thus securely maintaining the false eyelashes in a closed environment.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. provisional application No. 63/200,583, filed Mar. 16, 2021, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to containers, and more particularly, to a beauty container for eyelashes that comprises opposing hinged doors with magnetic clasps.
Carrying false eyelashes cases significantly reduces contamination of the lashes contained therein by keeping each lash set in the box under all conditions.
Lash vendors use a very thin thermoformed tray that includes a cardboard sleeve. Most users permanently deform the cardboard sleeve to the point that it can no longer be used as a protective housing for the lash set it was purchased. Further, once the cardboard sleeve tears, then the lashes are exposed to the greater environment. Accordingly, these convention products are often not reusable, lead to increased risk to lash contamination, and have no secure locking mechanism.
A need exists for a more durable container for holding false eyelashes.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In one aspect of the invention, a container for false eyelashes includes: a main body configured to house a set of false eyelashes; a left door hinged to the main body and movable between an open position and a closed position; a right door hinged to the main body and movable between the open position and the closed position; a left magnet embedded in the left door; a right magnet embedded in the right door; a left metal plate embedded on a left side of the main body; and a right metal plate embedded on a right side of the main body, wherein the left magnet and left metal plate are configured to attract to pull the left door closed after a predetermined angular threshold has been met, and wherein the right magnet and right metal plate are configured to attract to pull the right door shut after the predetermined angular threshold has been met.
In another aspect of the present invention, a false eyelash container system includes: a container including: a main body; a left door hinged to the main body and movable between an open position and a closed position; a right door hinged to the main body and movable between the open position and the closed position; a left magnet embedded in the left door; a right magnet embedded in the right door; a left metal plate embedded on a left side of the main body; and a right metal plate embedded on a right side of the main body, wherein the left magnet and left metal plate are configured to attract to pull the left door closed after a predetermined angular threshold has been met, and wherein the right magnet and right metal plate are configured to attract to pull the right door shut after the predetermined angular threshold has been met; and a set of false eyelashes housed within the main body and selectively exposable by opening and closing of the left door and the right door.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention, shown in a closed position;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the embodiment of the present invention, shown in an open position;

FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of the present invention, taken along line 4-4 in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of the present invention, taken along line 5-5 in FIG. 2; and

FIG. 6 is a detailed section view of the embodiment of the present invention, showing an outer wrap of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the present invention.
Broadly, an embodiment of the present invention provides a beauty container for eyelashes that comprises left and right opposing hinged doors with magnetic clasps or closures. The container is durable and provides doors capable of being opened and closed multiple times, which securely remain magnetically closed.
The container of the present invention solves the problems associated with previous carrying cases for false eyelashes and overcomes the many drawbacks of the previously available solutions. The container of the present invention significantly reduces the likelihood of contamination of the lashes contained therein by keeping each lash set in the container under all conditions.
The container of the present invention distinguishes over and differs from prior containers. Conventional previous containers include a very thin thermoformed tray and a cardboard sleeve which becomes easily damaged and deformed by normal use. Despite careful handling by users, most users still permanently deform previously available cases with cardboard sleeves to the point that those containers may no longer be used as a protective housing for the lash set it was purchased. Further, once the cardboard sleeve tears, then the lashes are exposed to the greater environment.
The present invention provides an unprecedented, durable, long-lasting container for holding false eyelashes. The lash box of the present invention comprises a pair of hood-shaped right and left doors and right and left door closures. The door closures include a set of neodymium magnets on each lid to latch the hood closed during storage securely.
The present invention further distinguishes from currently available lash containers by including neodymium magnets to secure a dual lid system to a main greyboard body.
Referring to FIGS. 1-6, incorporated herein by reference in their entirety, an exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a lash box container 10. The lash box container 10 may comprise one or more of the following elements or components and combinations thereof.
1. Lash box main body 12.
2. Lash box left hinge door 16 (left side of FIG. 1).
3. Lash box right hinge door 16 (right side of FIG. 1).
4. Lash box left hinge door inner closure magnet 18 (left side of FIG. 2).
5. Lash box right door hinge inner closure magnet 18 (right side of FIG. 2)
6. Thermoformed plastic tray 14.
The separate components are best seen in FIG. 3. In an exemplary embodiment, the elements or components interrelate in the following manner. The components may be assembled and adhered within about 4 to 5 steps.
The components and elements of the present invention may be made of any suitable material by any suitable process. The components may be assembled and adhered together by any suitable adhesive.
In an exemplary embodiment, the box 10 may function in the following manner. The neodymium magnet 18 has a magnetic attraction to a metal strip plate 24 embedded in the main lash box body 12. Both the magnets 18 and the metal strip plates 24 may be hidden behind an outermost layer of material 22, as shown in FIG. 6. When the magnet 18 crosses an angular threshold of about 30 degrees (the angle of the magnet 18 relative to the flat bottom of the body 12), the magnetic forces overtake the hinge frictional forces to help pull the door hinge shut to close the hinge doors 16.
In an exemplary embodiment, the lash box 10 may be made by a process including one or more of the following steps and combinations thereof. The components may be made of any suitable material, such as, for example, without limitation, cardboard, chipboard, greyboard, or the like. In some embodiments, the box components may be made by effectively cutting cardboard or other suitable container material in such a way that would allow it to mimic the hinged doors. The hinge may be an integral hinge formed into the container material in some embodiments. In some embodiments, a separate hinge may be provided. Other components include the closure comprising magnets 18 and metal panels 24 and any suitable adhesive for adhering portions of the box together. In certain embodiments, the tray 14 is optionally provided. In certain embodiments, the tray may include an antimicrobial layer to promote good hygiene.
In an exemplary embodiment, the lash box container of the present invention may be used in the following manner. When an end-user wants to store the lashes 20, the user may place the lashes 20 back into the tray 14, as seen in FIG. 2. As best seen in FIGS. 4 and 5, the left and right hinged doors 16 are then quickly closed. The user would be able to use the case 10 as intended, without any concern of damaging the lash box container 10 and its durable components. Further, the lash box container 10 may be placed in a retail box for shipping and storage.
This system of the present invention allows for a secure and uncontaminated solution to store lashes 20 and other cosmetics products. It provides a discreet, interchangeable, and guarded container to ensure the longevity of both its contents and the system itself.
In alternative embodiments, certain components may be modified to allow the hinge doors to open horizontally or vertically. In certain alternative embodiments, an interchangeable antimicrobial thermoform tray that can store adhesive products within the tray or as a drawer to the case may be provided. Additionally, trays with magnetic strips to house magnetic lash systems may also be provided. The present invention may also be extended to house other interchangeable cosmetic products (e.g., blush, bronzer, shadow, and/or lip products.)
The present invention can be used for housing other medications, ophthalmology solutions (e.g., contact lens), mechanical/engineering storage solutions, and potentially incorporate a locking mechanism to keep children out of small hazardous items.
In certain embodiments, the present invention may include short-range wireless communication technology, such as BLUETOOTH™, enabled to provide access to specific items that are hazardous or require to be kept out of the elements or human eye. (e.g., a spare key lockbox) or interchangeable kits that can be customized.
In summary, the present invention provides a beauty container 10 for false eyelashes 20. The lash box container features 10 opposing pivotally mounted, hinged doors with magnetic clasps capable of securely closing the doors so that the box remains closed until the user wishes to open it. The lash box container 10 eliminates the issue of poorly constructed containers with easily torn cardboard sleeves.
The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The report is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the present invention.
For clarity, only those aspects of the system germane to the invention are described, and product details well known in the art are omitted. In addition, many embodiments of the present invention have application to a wide range of industries. To the extent the present application discloses a system, the method implemented by that system is within the scope of the present invention. Further, to the extent the present application discloses a method, a system of apparatuses configured to implement the method are within the scope of the present invention.
It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing relates to exemplary embodiments of the invention and that modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A false eyelash container system comprising:

a container comprising:

a main body;

a left door hinged to the main body and movable between an open position and a closed position;

a right door hinged to the main body and movable between the open position and the closed position;

a left magnet embedded in the left door;

a right magnet embedded in the right door;

a left metal plate embedded on a left side of the main body; and

a right metal plate embedded on a right side of the main body,

wherein the left magnet and left metal plate are configured to attract to pull the left door closed after a predetermined angular threshold has been met, and wherein the right magnet and right metal plate are configured to attract to pull the right door shut after the predetermined angular threshold has been met; and

a set of false eyelashes housed within the main body and selectively exposable by opening and closing of the left door and the right door.

2. The false eyelash container system of claim 1, wherein the predetermined angular threshold is approximately 30 degrees.

3. The false eyelash container system of claim 2, wherein the main body is formed from greyboard.

4. The false eyelash container system of claim 3, wherein the left door and the right door are hinged to the main body via respective integral hinges to form a singular unit.

5. The false eyelash container system of claim 4, further comprising a thermoformed plastic tray inserted in the main body and shaped to retain the false eyelashes.

6. A container for a set of false eyelashes comprising:

a main body configured to house the set of false eyelashes;

a left magnet embedded in the left door;

a right magnet embedded in the right door;

a left metal plate embedded on a left side of the main body; and

a right metal plate embedded on a right side of the main body,

wherein the left magnet and left metal plate are configured to attract to pull the left door closed after a predetermined angular threshold has been met, and wherein the right magnet and right metal plate are configured to attract to pull the right door shut after the predetermined angular threshold has been met.

7. The container of claim 6, wherein the predetermined angular threshold is approximately 30 degrees.

8. The container of claim 7, wherein the main body is formed from greyboard.

9. The container of claim 8, wherein the left door and the right door are hinged to the main body via respective integral hinges to form a singular unit.

10. The container of claim 9, further comprising a thermoformed plastic tray inserted in the main body and shaped to retain the false eyelashes, in use.