US20230056378A1 - Portable and slender cosmetic container - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to cosmetic containers, and, more particularly, relates to portable and slender cosmetic containers with a removable upper portion.
- the prior art lacks devices that can enable the convenient and easy dispensing of the foregoing cosmetics from not only containers that the user can selectively fill with cosmetics but also from pre-packaged cosmetic products the user can purchase and use.
- Limitations of existing prior art also include a lack of slender (i.e., a device that can fit in a user's pocket, wristlet, purse/wallet, credit card holder, etc.), portable, and discreet containers for the selective and easy dispensing of cosmetic products.
- the invention provides a portable and slender cosmetic container that overcomes the hereinafore-mentioned disadvantages of the heretofore-known devices and methods of this general type and that provides a portable and slender container operably configured to store and selectively dispense cosmetic products therefrom.
- the cosmetic container is beneficially of a slender configuration in length, depth, and width to conveniently fit in tight or limited spaces, e.g., jean pocket, wristlet, credit card slot, wallet etc.
- the cosmetic container may be used to dispense cosmetic formulations that are selectively dispensed within the container by the user or that are pre-purchased by the user from generally available channels of trade, e.g., drugstores, retail stores, etc.
- a portable and slender cosmetic container comprising a container body with an inner shell member having an inner wall including an inner wall rear surface, with an outer shell member selectively removably coupled to the inner shell member and with an outer wall opposing the inner wall, of an elastically deformable material, and including an outer wall rear surface, with a sidewall having two opposing sides defining a body width, with a bottom end, with an upper end opposing the bottom end, defining an upper enclosed aperture disposed at the upper end of the container body, defining a body length separating the bottom and upper ends, defining a body depth separating the outer and inner wall rear surfaces, and defining and enclosing a container cavity housing a cosmetic substance therein and with the container cavity is fluidly coupled to the upper enclosed aperture, wherein the container body is of a slender configuration with the body length and the body depth of a dimension ratio of at least 5:1 and with the inner wall operably configured
- the inner and outer shell members are selectively removably coupled together around outer edges thereon, wherein the outer shell member includes a flange radially extending from the outer edges thereon and defining a singular space thereon that is aligned with the upper enclosed aperture.
- the inner wall is of an elastically deformable material.
- the slender configuration includes the body length and the body depth of a dimension ratio of at least 10:1.
- an embodiment of the present invention includes an applicator stem disposed in the upper enclosed aperture, with a lower end defining a lower end opening disposed in the container cavity, and with an upper end defining an upper end opening disposed outside of the container cavity, wherein the inner wall is operably configured to be depressed into the container cavity to force the cosmetic substance through the applicator stem, through the upper enclosed aperture, and out the upper end opening of the applicator stem, the cover operably configured to cover the applicator stem.
- an embodiment of the present invention also includes an applicator tip selectively removably coupled to the upper end opening of the applicator stem and of a porous material configured to enable transportation of the cosmetic substance therethrough, the cover operably configured to cover the applicator tip.
- an embodiment of the present invention includes a cosmetic pouch of a flexible polymeric material, disposed within the container cavity, having the applicator stem coupled thereto, housing the cosmetic substance therein, and selectively removably coupled to at least one of the inner and outer shell members, wherein the inner wall is operably configured to be depressed into the container cavity and contact the cosmetic pouch to force the cosmetic substance through the applicator stem, through the upper enclosed aperture, and out the upper end opening of the applicator stem.
- the inner and outer shell members are selectively removably coupled together around outer edges thereon, wherein the outer shell member includes a flange radially extending from the outer edges thereon and defining a singular space thereon that is aligned with the upper enclosed aperture.
- an embodiment of the present invention includes an internal flange radially extending into the container cavity from at least one of the inner wall and the outer wall and operably configured to retain the cosmetic substance therein.
- an embodiment of the present invention includes a cosmetic pouch of a flexible polymeric material, disposed within the container cavity, housing the cosmetic substance therein, and retained by the internal flange.
- one embodiment of the present invention further includes an applicator stem disposed in the upper enclosed aperture, coupled to the cosmetic pouch, with a lower end defining a lower end opening disposed in the container cavity, and with an upper end defining an upper end opening disposed outside of the container cavity, wherein the inner wall is operably configured to be depressed into the container cavity and contact the cosmetic pouch to force the cosmetic substance through the applicator stem, through the upper enclosed aperture, and out the upper end opening of the applicator stem, the cover operably configured to cover the applicator stem.
- an embodiment of the present invention also includes a portion of the sidewall located at the bottom end of the container body that is selectively removable from the container body to expose the container cavity.
- an embodiment of the present invention further includes a sliding cover disposed on the upper end of the container body that is operably configured to slide along a translational track defined by a protuberance and to expose the upper enclosed aperture.
- the translational track of the sliding cover is about an x- and y-axis of the protuberance.
- providing is defined herein in its broadest sense, e.g., bringing/coming into physical existence, making available, and/or supplying to someone or something, in whole or in multiple parts at once or over a period of time.
- the terms “upper”, “lower”, “left,” “rear,” “right,” “front,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” and derivatives thereof relate to the invention as oriented in the figures and is not to be construed as limiting any feature to be a particular orientation, as said orientation may be changed based on the user's perspective of the device.
- the terms “about” or “approximately” apply to all numeric values, whether or not explicitly indicated. These terms generally refer to a range of numbers that one of skill in the art would consider equivalent to the recited values (i.e., having the same function or result). In many instances these terms may include numbers that are rounded to the nearest significant figure.
- the term “longitudinal” should be understood to mean in a direction corresponding to an elongated direction of the container body.
- FIG. 1 is a front exploded view of a portable cosmetic container in accordance with a circular embodiment of the present invention
- FIGS. 2 - 6 depict elevational and perspective views of the portable cosmetic container according to FIG. 1 , in accordance with a circular embodiment of the present invention
- FIGS. 7 - 8 depict cross-sectional front and side views of the portable cosmetic container, in accordance with a circular embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is an exploded view of the portable cosmetic container, in accordance with a rectangular embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 10 is an elevational front view of the portable cosmetic container, in accordance with a rectangular embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is a perspective front view of the portable cosmetic container, in accordance with a rectangular embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGS. 12 - 13 depict elevational side views of the portable cosmetic container, in accordance with a rectangular embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGS. 14 - 15 depict perspective top and bottom views of the portable cosmetic container, in accordance with a rectangular embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional front view of the portable cosmetic container and cosmetic pouch therein, in accordance with a rectangular embodiment of the present invention.
- the invention described herein provides a portable and slender cosmetic container that overcomes known disadvantages of those known devices and methods of this general type and that enables effective and efficient transportation, carrying, and storage of cosmetic substances.
- FIG. 1 shows several advantageous features of the present invention, but, as will be described below, the invention can be provided in several shapes, sizes, combinations of features and components, and varying numbers and functions of the components.
- the first example of a portable and slender cosmetic container 100 (referred to hereinafter as “container 100 ” for brevity), as shown in FIG. 1 , includes a container body 102 with an inner shell member 124 having an inner wall 130 including an inner wall rear surface 120 , with an outer shell member 126 selectively removably coupled to the inner shell member 124 and with an outer wall 132 opposing the inner wall 130 , of an elastically deformable material.
- the outer wall 132 has an outer wall rear surface 118 .
- the container 100 also has a sidewall 106 having two opposing sides 114 , 116 that define a body width 200 .
- the container further has a bottom end 110 and an upper end 112 opposing the bottom end 110 .
- the upper end 112 defines an upper enclosed aperture 128 , a body length 202 that separates the bottom and upper ends 110 , 112 , a body depth 204 that separates the outer and inner wall rear surfaces 118 , 120 , and a container cavity 104 that is both defined and enclosed by the upper end 112 .
- At least one of the inner wall rear surface 120 and the outer wall rear surface 118 is substantially planar, wherein “substantially planar” is defined as flat or relating to or in the form of a plane. Beneficially, this prevents the container 100 from getting inadvertently caught on any items within the purse, wristlet, or other carrying case in which it is placed.
- the container cavity 104 houses a cosmetic substance therein and is fluidly coupled to the upper enclosed aperture 128 , wherein the container body 102 is of a slender configuration.
- the body length 202 and the body depth 204 are of a dimension ratio of at least 5:1 and the inner wall 130 is operably configured to be depressed into the container cavity 104 to force the cosmetic substance through the upper enclosed aperture 128 .
- the slender configuration includes the body length being approximately 3 - 6 inches, the body width being approximately 1-3 inches, and the body depth 204 is approximately 0.5-2 inches. Said another way, the slender configuration may have a length, width, and depth (L ⁇ W ⁇ D) dimensional ratio of approximately 3:2:1.
- the dimensional ratio is approximately 5:3:1. In another embodiment, the dimensional ratio is approximately (3-5):(2-4):(0.2-1). In the accompanying figures, the ratio is approximately 13:1 for the rectangular embodiment of the container 100 (i.e., 86 mm (L) ⁇ 6.35 mm (D)) and around 11:1 for the circular embodiment of the container 100 (i.e., 59 mm (L) ⁇ 5 mm (D)).
- the slender configuration includes the body length 202 and the body depth 204 of a dimension ratio of at least 10:1. A slender configuration can also be seen depicted in at least FIGS.
- the cosmetic device beneficially enables the device to be efficiently and effectively stored in the purse, wristlet, or other wearable item used by the user for storing purposes (with minimal disruption, storage area, or inconvenient experienced or required by the user and/or the user's wearable item).
- the user when the user desires to use the cosmetic device, those of skill in the art will appreciate that the user will simply remove the cover (with the applicator) and utilize the device as conventionally known.
- the slender configuration of the container 100 is achieved by the absence of any pumping components typically utilized by cosmetics.
- the container 100 is operably configured to dispense the cosmetic substance housed within the container cavity 104 .
- the container 100 comprises and utilizes an elastically deformable wall in order to force the cosmetic substance from inside the container 100 to the user.
- the body length 202 is identical to the body width 200 and is technically considered the diameter of the circular container body 102 .
- One such embodiment (including body width 200 and body length 202 ) is depicted in FIGS. 5 - 6 .
- the circular embodiment of the container 100 may be accompanied by a corresponding stand operably configured to support and display the circular container 100 since the circular sidewall 106 may not be structurally capable of holding the container 100 in an upright position on its own.
- the container 100 also includes a cover 108 selectively removably coupled to the upper end 112 of the container body 102 in a watertight configuration and covering the upper enclosed aperture 128 , thereby preventing any cosmetic substances housed inside the container body 102 , e.g., lip gloss, from inadvertently emitting therefrom.
- the container body 102 and cover 108 are made of polymeric material that is preferably degradable and/or recyclable, e.g., biodegradable.
- another polymeric and preferably durable and flexible material is utilized, such as polyethylene terephthalate (PETE or PET) or high-density polyethylene (HDPE).
- the container body 102 may be of a material that is translucent and/or transparent. In further embodiments, the body may be of one or more color(s) and/or shade(s).
- both the inner and outer walls 130 , 132 are of a silicone material that beneficially enables the user to squeeze contents within the container cavity 104 out of the container cavity 104 .
- the silicone material has a preferred Shore hardness range of 10A-50A on a scale of 0-100A and a modulus of elasticity ranging from 110-180 GPA.
- silicone is preferably utilized because of its superior strength to other elastomers, its greater resistance to heat damage, its increased resistance to chemical attacks, corrosion, and degradation from prolonged exposure to caustic and acidic compounds, and its greater resistance to damage from fungus and organic buildup because the material itself is inorganic.
- the inner and outer shell members 124 , 126 are selectively removably coupled together around outer edges thereon, wherein the outer shell member 126 includes a flange 138 radially extending from the outer edges thereon and defining a singular space 140 thereon that is aligned with the upper enclosed aperture 128 .
- the singular space 140 is aligned with the upper enclosed aperture 128 to beneficially permit an applicator stem 122 to protrude through the upper enclosed aperture 128 .
- the applicator stem 122 is disposed in the upper enclosed aperture 128 , with a lower end defining a lower end opening disposed in the container cavity 104 , and with an upper end defining an upper end opening disposed outside of the container cavity 104 .
- the inner wall 130 is operably configured to be depressed into the container cavity 104 to force the cosmetic substance through the applicator stem 122 , through the upper enclosed aperture 128 , and out the upper end opening of the applicator stem 122 .
- the cover 108 is operably configured to cover the applicator stem 122 .
- the applicator stem 122 may have a plurality of bristles extending radially therefrom, and preferably disposed at and/or proximal to the distal terminal end of the applicator stem 122 .
- the applicator stem 122 is of Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA) foam, a closed cell foam having an approximate Durometer Shore-C hardness of 38 and that comes in various thickness, shapes and densities.
- EVA Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate
- the cover 108 may be of the same diameter as the body 102 of the container 100 .
- the body 102 may include one or more ring(s) or coupling member(s) operably configured to receive and retain a chain for necklace or other wearable item, thereby enabling the cosmetic device to be also worn by the user when not efficiently and effectively stored by the user.
- the applicator stem 122 may further comprise an applicator tip 134 to facilitate the application of the cosmetic substance onto the user's skin.
- the applicator tip 134 is selectively removably coupled to the upper end opening of the applicator stem 122 and is of a porous material configured to enable transportation of the cosmetic substance therethrough, the cover 108 operably configured to cover the applicator tip 134 .
- the container 100 may be used in conjunction with a cosmetic pouch 136 that houses, stores, and retains the cosmetic substance until such time as the container 100 is used and the cosmetic substance is dispensed by the user.
- the cosmetic pouch 136 is of a flexible polymeric material such as LDPE (low density polyethylene) which is a soft, flexible, lightweight plastic material.
- LDPE low density polyethylene
- LDPE is a preferred material composition for the cosmetic pouch 136 because of its low temperature flexibility, toughness, and corrosion resistance.
- the cosmetic pouch 136 is disposed within the container cavity 104 , having the applicator stem 122 coupled thereto, and is selectively removably coupled to at least one of the inner and outer shell members 124 , 126 , wherein the inner wall 130 is operably configured to be depressed into the container cavity 104 and contact the cosmetic pouch to force the cosmetic substance through the applicator stem 122 , through the upper enclosed aperture 128 , and out the upper end opening of the applicator stem 122 .
- the user may beneficially select the type of cosmetic substance desired, fill the cosmetic pouch 136 with said cosmetic substance, and dispense the desired cosmetic substance from the cosmetic pouch 136 as desired.
- the cosmetic pouch 136 may be a pre-filled cosmetic product purchased from any industry channel of trade and disposed, by the user, between the inner and outer shell members 124 , 126 .
- the inner and outer shell members 124 , 126 are selectively removably coupled together around outer edges thereon, wherein the outer shell member 126 includes a flange 138 radially extending from the outer edges thereon and defining a singular space 140 thereon that is aligned with the upper enclosed aperture 128 .
- the container 100 comprises an internal flange 700 radially extending into the container cavity 104 from at least one of the inner wall 130 and the outer wall 132 and operably configured to retain the cosmetic substance therein.
- the internal flange 700 beneficially prevents the cosmetic substance from inadvertently or accidentally escaping from the container cavity 104 .
- the cosmetic pouch 136 is disposed within the container cavity 104 , housing the cosmetic substance therein, and is retained by the internal flange 700 .
- the applicator stem 122 may be disposed in the upper enclosed aperture 128 and coupled to the cosmetic pouch 136 , with a lower end defining a lower end opening disposed in the container cavity 104 , and with an upper end defining an upper end opening disposed outside of the container cavity 104 , wherein the inner wall 130 is operably configured to be depressed into the container cavity 104 and contact the cosmetic pouch to force the cosmetic substance through the applicator stem 122 , through the upper enclosed aperture 128 , and out the upper end opening of the applicator stem 122 , the cover 108 operably configured to cover the applicator stem 122 .
- a portion 900 of the sidewall 106 is located at the bottom end 110 of the container body 102 and is selectively removable from the container body 102 to expose the container cavity 104 for greater ease of refilling, changing, and/or inserting the cosmetic pouch 136 .
- the container 100 further comprises a sliding cover 902 disposed on the upper end 112 of the container body 102 that is operably configured to slide along a translational track defined by a protuberance 904 and to expose the upper enclosed aperture 128 .
- the sliding cover 902 prevents the inadvertent release of cosmetic substance from the cosmetic pouch 136 that may damage or destroy nearby objects, e.g., the user's clothes, skin, wallet, or other items within the user's purse.
- the translational track of the sliding cover 902 is about an x- and y-axis of the protuberance 904 .
- FIG. 10 depicts the sliding cover 902 on the translational track about an x-axis.
- FIG. 11 depicts the sliding cover 902 on the translational track about a y-axis.
- the outer surface of the sidewall 106 may include a hook-and-loop material coupled thereto, wherein the said hook-and-loop material may be operably configured to engage with an opposing hook-and-loop material selectively removably coupled (e.g., using adhesive and/or a fastener) to an ancillary and portable item, e.g., a cellphone cover.
- the hook-and-loop material coupled to the sidewall 106 is also selectively removably coupled thereto (e.g., using adhesive and/or a fastener).
- the hook-and-loop coupling configuration has an engagement that is configured to support the weight of the cosmetic device (e.g., 0.5 lbs or less) when coupled to the ancillary and portable item and without inadvertent detachment of the cosmetic device.
- the cosmetic device e.g., 0.5 lbs or less
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A portable and slender container for the effective and efficient transportation, carrying, and storage of cosmetic formulations having a slender configuration and comprising a container body of an elastically deformable material with an inner shell member, an outer shell member selectively removably coupled to the inner shell member, a sidewall defining a body width, an upper enclosed aperture, a body length, a body depth, and a container cavity housing a cosmetic substance therein. The container body is of a slender configuration with the body length and the body depth of a dimension ratio of at least 5:1 and with the inner wall operably configured to be depressed into the container cavity to force the cosmetic substance through the upper enclosed aperture.
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- The present invention relates generally to cosmetic containers, and, more particularly, relates to portable and slender cosmetic containers with a removable upper portion.
- Many users across the world utilize cosmetics. While many known cosmetic containers are portable and handheld, they fail to enable effective and efficient transportation and carrying of the cosmetic containers. Generally, many such cosmetic containers are excessively large, bulky, oddly shaped, and/or not operably configured and designed for specific cosmetic products, e.g., lip gloss, foundation, etc. The majority of cosmetic containers focus on largely liquid cosmetics such as facial wash, toner, and lotion. Few cosmetic containers, however, focus on other cosmetic products that are widely used by consumers, such as lip gloss, lip stick, concealer, foundation, and other such comparable products that consist of a thicker liquid consistency. Moreover, the prior art lacks devices that can enable the convenient and easy dispensing of the foregoing cosmetics from not only containers that the user can selectively fill with cosmetics but also from pre-packaged cosmetic products the user can purchase and use. Limitations of existing prior art also include a lack of slender (i.e., a device that can fit in a user's pocket, wristlet, purse/wallet, credit card holder, etc.), portable, and discreet containers for the selective and easy dispensing of cosmetic products.
- Therefore, a need exists to overcome the problems with the prior art as discussed above.
- The invention provides a portable and slender cosmetic container that overcomes the hereinafore-mentioned disadvantages of the heretofore-known devices and methods of this general type and that provides a portable and slender container operably configured to store and selectively dispense cosmetic products therefrom. The cosmetic container is beneficially of a slender configuration in length, depth, and width to conveniently fit in tight or limited spaces, e.g., jean pocket, wristlet, credit card slot, wallet etc. Beneficially, the cosmetic container may be used to dispense cosmetic formulations that are selectively dispensed within the container by the user or that are pre-purchased by the user from generally available channels of trade, e.g., drugstores, retail stores, etc.
- With the foregoing and other objects in view, there is provided, in accordance with the invention, a portable and slender cosmetic container comprising a container body with an inner shell member having an inner wall including an inner wall rear surface, with an outer shell member selectively removably coupled to the inner shell member and with an outer wall opposing the inner wall, of an elastically deformable material, and including an outer wall rear surface, with a sidewall having two opposing sides defining a body width, with a bottom end, with an upper end opposing the bottom end, defining an upper enclosed aperture disposed at the upper end of the container body, defining a body length separating the bottom and upper ends, defining a body depth separating the outer and inner wall rear surfaces, and defining and enclosing a container cavity housing a cosmetic substance therein and with the container cavity is fluidly coupled to the upper enclosed aperture, wherein the container body is of a slender configuration with the body length and the body depth of a dimension ratio of at least 5:1 and with the inner wall operably configured to be depressed into the container cavity to force the cosmetic substance through the upper enclosed aperture; and a cover selectively removably coupled to the upper end of the container body in a watertight configuration and covering the upper enclosed aperture.
- In accordance with a further feature of the present invention, the inner and outer shell members are selectively removably coupled together around outer edges thereon, wherein the outer shell member includes a flange radially extending from the outer edges thereon and defining a singular space thereon that is aligned with the upper enclosed aperture.
- In accordance with a further feature of the present invention, the inner wall is of an elastically deformable material.
- In accordance with another feature, the slender configuration includes the body length and the body depth of a dimension ratio of at least 10:1.
- In accordance with another feature, an embodiment of the present invention includes an applicator stem disposed in the upper enclosed aperture, with a lower end defining a lower end opening disposed in the container cavity, and with an upper end defining an upper end opening disposed outside of the container cavity, wherein the inner wall is operably configured to be depressed into the container cavity to force the cosmetic substance through the applicator stem, through the upper enclosed aperture, and out the upper end opening of the applicator stem, the cover operably configured to cover the applicator stem.
- In accordance with another feature, an embodiment of the present invention also includes an applicator tip selectively removably coupled to the upper end opening of the applicator stem and of a porous material configured to enable transportation of the cosmetic substance therethrough, the cover operably configured to cover the applicator tip.
- In accordance with yet another feature, an embodiment of the present invention includes a cosmetic pouch of a flexible polymeric material, disposed within the container cavity, having the applicator stem coupled thereto, housing the cosmetic substance therein, and selectively removably coupled to at least one of the inner and outer shell members, wherein the inner wall is operably configured to be depressed into the container cavity and contact the cosmetic pouch to force the cosmetic substance through the applicator stem, through the upper enclosed aperture, and out the upper end opening of the applicator stem.
- In accordance with a further feature of the present invention, the inner and outer shell members are selectively removably coupled together around outer edges thereon, wherein the outer shell member includes a flange radially extending from the outer edges thereon and defining a singular space thereon that is aligned with the upper enclosed aperture.
- In accordance with yet another feature, an embodiment of the present invention includes an internal flange radially extending into the container cavity from at least one of the inner wall and the outer wall and operably configured to retain the cosmetic substance therein.
- In accordance with another feature, an embodiment of the present invention includes a cosmetic pouch of a flexible polymeric material, disposed within the container cavity, housing the cosmetic substance therein, and retained by the internal flange.
- In accordance with a further feature of the present invention, one embodiment of the present invention further includes an applicator stem disposed in the upper enclosed aperture, coupled to the cosmetic pouch, with a lower end defining a lower end opening disposed in the container cavity, and with an upper end defining an upper end opening disposed outside of the container cavity, wherein the inner wall is operably configured to be depressed into the container cavity and contact the cosmetic pouch to force the cosmetic substance through the applicator stem, through the upper enclosed aperture, and out the upper end opening of the applicator stem, the cover operably configured to cover the applicator stem.
- In accordance with another feature, an embodiment of the present invention also includes a portion of the sidewall located at the bottom end of the container body that is selectively removable from the container body to expose the container cavity.
- In accordance with another feature, an embodiment of the present invention further includes a sliding cover disposed on the upper end of the container body that is operably configured to slide along a translational track defined by a protuberance and to expose the upper enclosed aperture.
- In accordance with a further feature, the translational track of the sliding cover is about an x- and y-axis of the protuberance.
- Although the invention is illustrated and described herein as embodied in a portable and slender cosmetic container, it is, nevertheless, not intended to be limited to the details shown because various modifications and structural changes may be made therein without departing from the spirit of the invention and within the scope and range of equivalents of the claims. Additionally, well-known elements of exemplary embodiments of the invention will not be described in detail or will be omitted so as not to obscure the relevant details of the invention.
- Other features that are considered as characteristic for the invention are set forth in the appended claims. As required, detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention, which can be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one of ordinary skill in the art to variously employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed structure. Further, the terms and phrases used herein are not intended to be limiting; but rather, to provide an understandable description of the invention. While the specification concludes with claims defining the features of the invention that are regarded as novel, it is believed that the invention will be better understood from a consideration of the following description in conjunction with the drawing figures, in which like reference numerals are carried forward. The figures of the drawings are not drawn to scale.
- Before the present invention is disclosed and described, it is to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. The terms “a” or “an,” as used herein, are defined as one or more than one. The term “plurality,” as used herein, is defined as two or more than two. The term “another,” as used herein, is defined as at least a second or more. The terms “including” and/or “having,” as used herein, are defined as comprising (i.e., open language). The term “coupled,” as used herein, is defined as connected, although not necessarily directly, and not necessarily mechanically. The term “providing” is defined herein in its broadest sense, e.g., bringing/coming into physical existence, making available, and/or supplying to someone or something, in whole or in multiple parts at once or over a period of time. Also, for purposes of description herein, the terms “upper”, “lower”, “left,” “rear,” “right,” “front,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” and derivatives thereof relate to the invention as oriented in the figures and is not to be construed as limiting any feature to be a particular orientation, as said orientation may be changed based on the user's perspective of the device. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented in the preceding technical field, background, brief summary or the following detailed description.
- As used herein, the terms “about” or “approximately” apply to all numeric values, whether or not explicitly indicated. These terms generally refer to a range of numbers that one of skill in the art would consider equivalent to the recited values (i.e., having the same function or result). In many instances these terms may include numbers that are rounded to the nearest significant figure. In this document, the term “longitudinal” should be understood to mean in a direction corresponding to an elongated direction of the container body.
- The accompanying figures, where like reference numerals refer to identical or functionally similar elements throughout the separate views and which together with the detailed description below are incorporated in and form part of the specification, serve to further illustrate various embodiments and explain various principles and advantages all in accordance with the present invention.
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FIG. 1 is a front exploded view of a portable cosmetic container in accordance with a circular embodiment of the present invention; -
FIGS. 2-6 depict elevational and perspective views of the portable cosmetic container according toFIG. 1 , in accordance with a circular embodiment of the present invention; -
FIGS. 7-8 depict cross-sectional front and side views of the portable cosmetic container, in accordance with a circular embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 9 is an exploded view of the portable cosmetic container, in accordance with a rectangular embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 10 is an elevational front view of the portable cosmetic container, in accordance with a rectangular embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 11 is a perspective front view of the portable cosmetic container, in accordance with a rectangular embodiment of the present invention; -
FIGS. 12-13 depict elevational side views of the portable cosmetic container, in accordance with a rectangular embodiment of the present invention; -
FIGS. 14-15 depict perspective top and bottom views of the portable cosmetic container, in accordance with a rectangular embodiment of the present invention; and -
FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional front view of the portable cosmetic container and cosmetic pouch therein, in accordance with a rectangular embodiment of the present invention. - The invention described herein provides a portable and slender cosmetic container that overcomes known disadvantages of those known devices and methods of this general type and that enables effective and efficient transportation, carrying, and storage of cosmetic substances.
- Referring now to
FIG. 1 , one embodiment of the present invention is shown in a perspective view.FIG. 1 shows several advantageous features of the present invention, but, as will be described below, the invention can be provided in several shapes, sizes, combinations of features and components, and varying numbers and functions of the components. The first example of a portable and slender cosmetic container 100 (referred to hereinafter as “container 100” for brevity), as shown inFIG. 1 , includes acontainer body 102 with aninner shell member 124 having aninner wall 130 including an inner wallrear surface 120, with an outer shell member 126 selectively removably coupled to theinner shell member 124 and with anouter wall 132 opposing theinner wall 130, of an elastically deformable material. Theouter wall 132 has an outer wallrear surface 118. Thecontainer 100 also has asidewall 106 having two opposingsides body width 200. The container further has abottom end 110 and an upper end 112 opposing thebottom end 110. The upper end 112 defines an upperenclosed aperture 128, abody length 202 that separates the bottom andupper ends 110, 112, abody depth 204 that separates the outer and inner wallrear surfaces container cavity 104 that is both defined and enclosed by the upper end 112. In one embodiment, at least one of the inner wallrear surface 120 and the outer wallrear surface 118 is substantially planar, wherein “substantially planar” is defined as flat or relating to or in the form of a plane. Beneficially, this prevents thecontainer 100 from getting inadvertently caught on any items within the purse, wristlet, or other carrying case in which it is placed. - The
container cavity 104 houses a cosmetic substance therein and is fluidly coupled to the upperenclosed aperture 128, wherein thecontainer body 102 is of a slender configuration. Specifically, thebody length 202 and thebody depth 204 are of a dimension ratio of at least 5:1 and theinner wall 130 is operably configured to be depressed into thecontainer cavity 104 to force the cosmetic substance through the upperenclosed aperture 128. In one embodiment, the slender configuration includes the body length being approximately 3-6 inches, the body width being approximately 1-3 inches, and thebody depth 204 is approximately 0.5-2 inches. Said another way, the slender configuration may have a length, width, and depth (L×W×D) dimensional ratio of approximately 3:2:1. In another embodiment, the dimensional ratio is approximately 5:3:1. In another embodiment, the dimensional ratio is approximately (3-5):(2-4):(0.2-1). In the accompanying figures, the ratio is approximately 13:1 for the rectangular embodiment of the container 100 (i.e., 86 mm (L)×6.35 mm (D)) and around 11:1 for the circular embodiment of the container 100 (i.e., 59 mm (L)×5 mm (D)). In alternate embodiments, the slender configuration includes thebody length 202 and thebody depth 204 of a dimension ratio of at least 10:1. A slender configuration can also be seen depicted in at leastFIGS. 2-15 and may consist of a rectangular, oblong, cylindrical, or other shape having a slender configuration. The dimensions of the cosmetic device beneficially enables the device to be efficiently and effectively stored in the purse, wristlet, or other wearable item used by the user for storing purposes (with minimal disruption, storage area, or inconvenient experienced or required by the user and/or the user's wearable item). As such, when the user desires to use the cosmetic device, those of skill in the art will appreciate that the user will simply remove the cover (with the applicator) and utilize the device as conventionally known. Beneficially, the slender configuration of thecontainer 100 is achieved by the absence of any pumping components typically utilized by cosmetics. Without sacrificing its slender configuration, however, thecontainer 100 is operably configured to dispense the cosmetic substance housed within thecontainer cavity 104. Specifically, thecontainer 100 comprises and utilizes an elastically deformable wall in order to force the cosmetic substance from inside thecontainer 100 to the user. - In certain embodiments, like those wherein the
container body 102 is of a circular shape, thebody length 202 is identical to thebody width 200 and is technically considered the diameter of thecircular container body 102. One such embodiment (includingbody width 200 and body length 202) is depicted inFIGS. 5-6 . The circular embodiment of thecontainer 100 may be accompanied by a corresponding stand operably configured to support and display thecircular container 100 since thecircular sidewall 106 may not be structurally capable of holding thecontainer 100 in an upright position on its own. - The
container 100 also includes acover 108 selectively removably coupled to the upper end 112 of thecontainer body 102 in a watertight configuration and covering the upperenclosed aperture 128, thereby preventing any cosmetic substances housed inside thecontainer body 102, e.g., lip gloss, from inadvertently emitting therefrom. In one embodiment, thecontainer body 102 and cover 108 are made of polymeric material that is preferably degradable and/or recyclable, e.g., biodegradable. In other embodiments, another polymeric and preferably durable and flexible material is utilized, such as polyethylene terephthalate (PETE or PET) or high-density polyethylene (HDPE). In some embodiments, thecontainer body 102, either completely or partially, may be of a material that is translucent and/or transparent. In further embodiments, the body may be of one or more color(s) and/or shade(s). In preferred embodiments, both the inner andouter walls container cavity 104 out of thecontainer cavity 104. The silicone material has a preferred Shore hardness range of 10A-50A on a scale of 0-100A and a modulus of elasticity ranging from 110-180 GPA. Because it is used for cosmetics, silicone is preferably utilized because of its superior strength to other elastomers, its greater resistance to heat damage, its increased resistance to chemical attacks, corrosion, and degradation from prolonged exposure to caustic and acidic compounds, and its greater resistance to damage from fungus and organic buildup because the material itself is inorganic. - The inner and
outer shell members 124, 126 are selectively removably coupled together around outer edges thereon, wherein the outer shell member 126 includes aflange 138 radially extending from the outer edges thereon and defining asingular space 140 thereon that is aligned with the upperenclosed aperture 128. Thesingular space 140 is aligned with the upperenclosed aperture 128 to beneficially permit anapplicator stem 122 to protrude through the upperenclosed aperture 128. Theapplicator stem 122 is disposed in the upperenclosed aperture 128, with a lower end defining a lower end opening disposed in thecontainer cavity 104, and with an upper end defining an upper end opening disposed outside of thecontainer cavity 104. Theinner wall 130 is operably configured to be depressed into thecontainer cavity 104 to force the cosmetic substance through theapplicator stem 122, through the upperenclosed aperture 128, and out the upper end opening of theapplicator stem 122. Thecover 108 is operably configured to cover theapplicator stem 122. - The
applicator stem 122 may have a plurality of bristles extending radially therefrom, and preferably disposed at and/or proximal to the distal terminal end of theapplicator stem 122. In a preferred embodiment, theapplicator stem 122 is of Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA) foam, a closed cell foam having an approximate Durometer Shore-C hardness of 38 and that comes in various thickness, shapes and densities. In one embodiment, thecover 108 may be of the same diameter as thebody 102 of thecontainer 100. In one embodiment, thebody 102 may include one or more ring(s) or coupling member(s) operably configured to receive and retain a chain for necklace or other wearable item, thereby enabling the cosmetic device to be also worn by the user when not efficiently and effectively stored by the user. - The
applicator stem 122 may further comprise anapplicator tip 134 to facilitate the application of the cosmetic substance onto the user's skin. Theapplicator tip 134 is selectively removably coupled to the upper end opening of theapplicator stem 122 and is of a porous material configured to enable transportation of the cosmetic substance therethrough, thecover 108 operably configured to cover theapplicator tip 134. - The
container 100 may be used in conjunction with acosmetic pouch 136 that houses, stores, and retains the cosmetic substance until such time as thecontainer 100 is used and the cosmetic substance is dispensed by the user. Thecosmetic pouch 136 is of a flexible polymeric material such as LDPE (low density polyethylene) which is a soft, flexible, lightweight plastic material. LDPE is a preferred material composition for thecosmetic pouch 136 because of its low temperature flexibility, toughness, and corrosion resistance. Thecosmetic pouch 136 is disposed within thecontainer cavity 104, having theapplicator stem 122 coupled thereto, and is selectively removably coupled to at least one of the inner andouter shell members 124, 126, wherein theinner wall 130 is operably configured to be depressed into thecontainer cavity 104 and contact the cosmetic pouch to force the cosmetic substance through theapplicator stem 122, through the upperenclosed aperture 128, and out the upper end opening of theapplicator stem 122. The user may beneficially select the type of cosmetic substance desired, fill thecosmetic pouch 136 with said cosmetic substance, and dispense the desired cosmetic substance from thecosmetic pouch 136 as desired. Alternatively, thecosmetic pouch 136 may be a pre-filled cosmetic product purchased from any industry channel of trade and disposed, by the user, between the inner andouter shell members 124, 126. - The inner and
outer shell members 124, 126 are selectively removably coupled together around outer edges thereon, wherein the outer shell member 126 includes aflange 138 radially extending from the outer edges thereon and defining asingular space 140 thereon that is aligned with the upperenclosed aperture 128. - In accordance with another feature of the present invention, the
container 100 comprises aninternal flange 700 radially extending into thecontainer cavity 104 from at least one of theinner wall 130 and theouter wall 132 and operably configured to retain the cosmetic substance therein. Theinternal flange 700 beneficially prevents the cosmetic substance from inadvertently or accidentally escaping from thecontainer cavity 104. In one embodiment, thecosmetic pouch 136 is disposed within thecontainer cavity 104, housing the cosmetic substance therein, and is retained by theinternal flange 700. - The
applicator stem 122 may be disposed in the upperenclosed aperture 128 and coupled to thecosmetic pouch 136, with a lower end defining a lower end opening disposed in thecontainer cavity 104, and with an upper end defining an upper end opening disposed outside of thecontainer cavity 104, wherein theinner wall 130 is operably configured to be depressed into thecontainer cavity 104 and contact the cosmetic pouch to force the cosmetic substance through theapplicator stem 122, through the upperenclosed aperture 128, and out the upper end opening of theapplicator stem 122, thecover 108 operably configured to cover theapplicator stem 122. - As best depicted in
FIG. 9 , aportion 900 of thesidewall 106 is located at thebottom end 110 of thecontainer body 102 and is selectively removable from thecontainer body 102 to expose thecontainer cavity 104 for greater ease of refilling, changing, and/or inserting thecosmetic pouch 136. In an exemplary embodiment, thecontainer 100 further comprises a slidingcover 902 disposed on the upper end 112 of thecontainer body 102 that is operably configured to slide along a translational track defined by aprotuberance 904 and to expose the upperenclosed aperture 128. The slidingcover 902 prevents the inadvertent release of cosmetic substance from thecosmetic pouch 136 that may damage or destroy nearby objects, e.g., the user's clothes, skin, wallet, or other items within the user's purse. The translational track of the slidingcover 902 is about an x- and y-axis of theprotuberance 904.FIG. 10 depicts the slidingcover 902 on the translational track about an x-axis.FIG. 11 depicts the slidingcover 902 on the translational track about a y-axis. - In another embodiment of the present invention, the outer surface of the
sidewall 106 may include a hook-and-loop material coupled thereto, wherein the said hook-and-loop material may be operably configured to engage with an opposing hook-and-loop material selectively removably coupled (e.g., using adhesive and/or a fastener) to an ancillary and portable item, e.g., a cellphone cover. In one embodiment of the present invention, the hook-and-loop material coupled to thesidewall 106 is also selectively removably coupled thereto (e.g., using adhesive and/or a fastener). Preferably, the hook-and-loop coupling configuration has an engagement that is configured to support the weight of the cosmetic device (e.g., 0.5 lbs or less) when coupled to the ancillary and portable item and without inadvertent detachment of the cosmetic device. - Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. For example, while the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this disclosure also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the above-described features.
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1. A portable and slender cosmetic container comprising:
a container body with an inner shell member having an inner wall including an inner wall rear surface, with an outer shell member selectively removably coupled to the inner shell member and with an outer wall opposing the inner wall, of an elastically deformable material, and including an outer wall rear surface, with a sidewall having two opposing sides defining a body width, with a bottom end, with an upper end opposing the bottom end, defining an upper enclosed aperture disposed at the upper end of the container body, defining a body length separating the bottom and upper ends, defining a body depth separating the outer and inner wall rear surfaces, and defining and enclosing a container cavity housing a cosmetic substance therein and with the container cavity is fluidly coupled to the upper enclosed aperture, wherein the container body is of a slender configuration with the body length and the body depth of a dimension ratio of at least 5:1 and with the inner wall operably configured to be depressed into the container cavity to force the cosmetic substance through the upper enclosed aperture; and
a cover selectively removably coupled to the upper end of the container body in a watertight configuration and covering the upper enclosed aperture.
2. The cosmetic container according to claim 1 , wherein:
the inner and outer shell members are selectively removably coupled together around outer edges thereon, wherein the outer shell member includes a flange radially extending from the outer edges thereon and defining a singular space thereon that is aligned with the upper enclosed aperture.
3. The cosmetic container according to claim 1 , wherein:
the inner wall is of an elastically deformable material.
4. The cosmetic container according to claim 1 , wherein:
the slender configuration includes the body length and the body depth of a dimension ratio of at least 10:1.
5. The cosmetic container according to claim 1 , further comprising:
an applicator stem disposed in the upper enclosed aperture, with a lower end defining a lower end opening disposed in the container cavity, and with an upper end defining an upper end opening disposed outside of the container cavity, wherein the inner wall is operably configured to be depressed into the container cavity to force the cosmetic substance through the applicator stem, through the upper enclosed aperture, and out the upper end opening of the applicator stem, the cover operably configured to cover the applicator stem.
6. The cosmetic container according to claim 5 , further comprising:
an applicator tip selectively removably coupled to the upper end opening of the applicator stem and of a porous material configured to enable transportation of the cosmetic substance therethrough, the cover operably configured to cover the applicator tip.
7. The cosmetic container according to claim 6 , further comprising:
a cosmetic pouch of a flexible polymeric material, disposed within the container cavity, having the applicator stem coupled thereto, housing the cosmetic substance therein, and selectively removably coupled to at least one of the inner and outer shell members, wherein the inner wall is operably configured to be depressed into the container cavity and contact the cosmetic pouch to force the cosmetic substance through the applicator stem, through the upper enclosed aperture, and out the upper end opening of the applicator stem.
8. The cosmetic container according to claim 7 , wherein:
the inner and outer shell members are selectively removably coupled together around outer edges thereon, wherein the outer shell member includes a flange radially extending from the outer edges thereon and defining a singular space thereon that is aligned with the upper enclosed aperture.
9. The cosmetic container according to claim 1 , further comprising:
an internal flange radially extending into the container cavity from at least one of the inner wall and the outer wall and operably configured to retain the cosmetic substance therein.
10. The cosmetic container according to claim 9 , further comprising:
a cosmetic pouch of a flexible polymeric material, disposed within the container cavity, housing the cosmetic substance therein, and retained by the internal flange.
11. The cosmetic container according to claim 10 , further comprising:
an applicator stem disposed in the upper enclosed aperture, coupled to the cosmetic pouch, with a lower end defining a lower end opening disposed in the container cavity, and with an upper end defining an upper end opening disposed outside of the container cavity, wherein the inner wall is operably configured to be depressed into the container cavity and contact the cosmetic pouch to force the cosmetic substance through the applicator stem, through the upper enclosed aperture, and out the upper end opening of the applicator stem, the cover operably configured to cover the applicator stem.
12. The cosmetic container according to claim 1 , further comprising:
a portion of the sidewall located at the bottom end of the container body that is selectively removable from the container body to expose the container cavity.
13. The cosmetic container according to claim 1 , further comprising:
a sliding cover disposed on the upper end of the container body that is operably configured to slide along a translational track defined by a protuberance and to expose the upper enclosed aperture.
14. The cosmetic container according to claim 13 , wherein the translational track of the sliding cover is about an x- and y-axis of the protuberance.
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