Patent Application
20240251921
The present patent application concerns bags for storing and application of beauty aids.
The makeup industry and in fact the entire industry for manufacture and selling of beauty aids is a growing area, particularly in the U.S. As the industry grows, the need for travel cases and makeup bags has grown as well.
In one aspect, the need for protective cases and bags has grown as the beauty aid industry has grown. In another aspect, the beauty aid industry has grown at the same time as the need for a storage device that can contain such beauty aids in a manner that allows easy and quick access by the user of such items. There is an increased need to provide a storage device that reduce the risk of damage to beauty aids that are being carried by the user from place to place. There is also an increased need to provide a storage device that can store a multitude of beauty aids in a manner which makes them easily accessible to the user who is “on the go” and so is convenient for travel or day-to-day movement with the user such that the user can carry all of their necessary beauty aids in a convenient manner that allows them to be accessible and usable in a wide variety of settings beyond the user's vanity at home.
It is an object of the invention of the present invention to provide a bag for holding and carrying beauty aids of a user which renders such beauty aids easily accessible and less likely to be damaged when removed from a storage container and applied or used to apply makeup, etc.
It is a further object of the invention to provide a bag which renders beauty aids more convenient to be carried during travel or day-to-day use.
In accordance with the above objects and others, the invention is directed in part to a bag which may be used to carry beauty aids and allow the same to be applied or used by an individual on the go.
In accordance with the above objects and others, the present invention is directed in part to a bag which may enclose an article to be stored, e.g., beauty aids and/or cosmetic items. The bag comprises a front wall, a rear wall, a bottom and a top. The bottom of the bag is preferably attached to the front wall to create a sealed bottom of the bag, and the bag further comprises an aperture which extends across at least a portion of the top of the bag and preferably extends across the entire top of the bag and along side edges of the front and rear walls of the bag. The aperture may preferably be closed with a material or a system for forming a tight seal between the front and rear walls to prevent moisture, germ, dirt or other undesirable elements from getting into the (interior) of the bag and thereby protects the contents of the bag. The aperture may be made with a suitable zipper, securing fastener such as buttons, snaps, velcro, buckles, and other sealing devices which may be reusably opened and closed to create an interior of the bag. The interior of the bag can store cosmetics, toiletries and the like (hereinafter referred to as “beauty aids”), shoes, clothing, kid's toys (e.g., legos), kid's items to be stored,
The invention is further directed in part to a method of storing beauty aids in a manner that protects the beauty aids when being transported and which renders the beauty aids readily available for use by an individual when the bag is being moved from place to place, comprising providing a bag for enclosing and storing beauty aids, comprising a front wall, a rear wall, the bottom of the bag attached to the front wall and rear wall to create a sealed bottom of the bag, and the bag further comprises an aperture which extends across the top of the bag and along the front and rear walls of the bag such that the aperture can be closed with a material or a system for forming a tight seal between the front and rear walls to prevent moisture, germ, dirt or other undesirable elements from getting into the (interior) of the bag and thereby protect the contents of the bag, the interior of the bag being capable of storing beauty aids, and the system for closing the aperture being openable such that the interior of the bag is flattened and the beauty aids are accessible, the aperture being resealable in order to store the beauty aids inside the bag.
As used herein, each of the following terms has the meaning associated with it in this section.
Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein generally have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Generally, the nomenclature used herein and the laboratory procedures in biochemistry, analytical chemistry and organic chemistry are those well-known and commonly employed in the art. Standard techniques or modifications thereof are used for chemical syntheses and chemical analyses.
The articles “a” and “an” are used herein to refer to one or to more than one (i.e. to at least one) of the grammatical object of the article. By way of example, “an element” means one element or more than one element.
The term “about” will be understood by persons of ordinary skill in the art and will vary to some extent on the context in which it is used.
An “individual” or “subject”, as that term is used herein, includes a member of any animal species including, but are not limited to, birds, humans and other primates, and other mammals including commercially relevant mammals such as cattle, pigs, horses, sheep, cats, and dogs. Preferably, the subject is a human.
Reference to “a device” or “a material” is a reference to one or more elements or materials and includes equivalents thereof known to those skilled in the art. Similarly, for another example, a reference to “a step” or “a means” is a reference to one or more steps or means and may include sub-steps and subservient means. All conjunctions used are to be understood in the most inclusive sense possible. Thus, the word “or” should be understood as having the definition of a logical “or” rather than that of a logical “exclusive or” unless the context clearly necessitates otherwise.
For purposes of the present application, singular words should be read as plural and vice versa and masculine as feminine and vice versa, where appropriate, and alternative embodiments do not necessarily imply that the two are mutually exclusive.
It is to be further understood that the present invention is not limited to the particular methodology, compounds, materials, manufacturing techniques, uses, and applications, described herein, as these may vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is used for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
The bagmat as described herein is to be understood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures. Language that may be construed to express approximation should be so under-stood unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
The bag according to the present invention is capable of storing beauty aids. It is designed with a roomy compartment for holding all toiletries, cosmetics (e.g., colored shadow and/or tint materials such as eye shadow, blush, powders), perfume, creams, lotions, gels, makeup brushes, palettes, etc. in a manner which allows the aperture to be opened or the bag to be opened all the way down to the bottom and thereby allows for easy access to all of these items and anything else that might be carried in such a bag. In this manner, the bag protects eye-shadows, blush, powders and perfume bottles from cracking and breaking. In certain preferred embodiments, the bag is therefore comprised of a shock absorbing protective layer. In certain embodiments, the bag is spill resistant and/or water resistant. The bag is alternatively referred to as “a bagmat” which reflects its functionality as both a storage device and a makeup application device.
These and other aspects of the embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings.
The bagmat can be made available in multiple sizes to meet the diverse needs. In certain embodiments, the bag may be in any size suitable for the individual's needs, e.g., from a relatively small bag (for example, 5 cm wide by 5 cm tall) to the size of a garment bag. The bagmat may be provided in any desirable design and color. In certain preferred embodiments, the exterior and even the interior of the bag is made up of multiple designs, prints and colors. Printing ink may be applied to the exterior and/or interior of the bagmat and provide a design or a logo as desired. Preferably, the printing ink can be an ink that will not be removed by machine washing.
The bagmat may be made at least in part of a multiplicity of suitable materials, such as, but not limited to, natural and synthetic rubbers, neoprene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), ethylene propylene diene (EPDM), durable plastics such as but not limited to polypropylene (PP) and lightweight metals such as but not limited to aluminum alloy, etc. EPDM rubber (or ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber) is a type of synthetic elastomer rubber. An exterior of the entire storage container 100 may be decorated with, but not limited to, an attractive design, pattern and/or logo 160. EPDM rubber is a high-density rubber that is very durable and water resistant. EPDM rubber has excellent resistance to atmospheric aging which makes it heat, ozone and weather resistant. EPDM rubber has a good resistance to most water-based chemicals. EPDM rubber also has a great resistance to abrasives and tearing. EPDM rubber has stable, saturated polymer backbone structure which makes it a good shock absorbing material. According to an embodiment herein, the outer lining of the bag is made up of a material selected from the group consisting of a polyester fabric, an oxford nylon fabric, a nylon fabric, EPDM, neoprene, or mixtures of any of the foregoing.
In certain preferred embodiments, the bag is comprised of Neoprene (also polychloroprene or pc-rubber), which is a family of synthetic rubbers that are produced by polymerization of chloroprene. Neoprene exhibits good chemical stability and maintains flexibility over a wide temperature range. Neoprene and EDPM are closed cell foams that are soft, flexible and durable form-fitting sponge rubber that provides good thermal and moisture insulation. Neoprene and EDPM are resistant to the ozone, sunlight, oxidation, many chemicals and petroleum derivatives. Neoprene and EDPM can resist breakdown by water and air and is able to be isolated by virtue of its unique molecular structure. Owing to these qualities, use of EDPM and neoprene makes the bag of the present invention shock proof.
In certain preferred embodiments, at least part (and in certain embodiments preferably all) of the bagmat material is a stretchy durable fabric like neoprene and the fabric is preferably antibacterial.
According to an embodiment herein, the interior lining of the bag is made up of a suitable material which may be the same or different than the other lining of the bagmat. In certain embodiments, the inner lining may be a nylon fabric, a cotton fabric or a polyester fabric.
While the invention has been disclosed with reference to specific embodiments, it is apparent that other embodiments and variations of this invention may be devised by others skilled in the art without departing from the true spirit and scope of the invention. It should be appreciated that those skilled in the art will, in light of the teachings of the present invention, recognize a multiplicity of alternate and suitable approaches, depending upon the needs of the particular application, to implement the functionality of any given detail described herein, beyond the particular implementation choices in the following embodiments described and shown. That is, there are modifications and variations of the invention that are too numerous to be listed but that all fit within the scope of the invention. All patents and publications cited herein are incorporated by reference in their entirety. The appended claims are intended to be construed to include all such embodiments and equivalent variations.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63440978 | Jan 2023 | US |
