COOLED BAG FOR STORING MAKEUP

Abstract

A handheld bag for storing makeup includes sidewalls forming an inner volume, an access feature arranged at the first interface, and configured to allow access to the inner volume and to allow opening or closing of the sidewalls, and at least one pocket configured to contain a cooling component. The at least one pocket includes an inner wall adjacent the inner volume and a sealable seam between the inner wall and a first sidewall of the sidewalls. The bag may include a USB port, a pocket for an electronic device, or both, and may accommodate an electronic cooling device.

Description

BACKGROUND

Makeup and other products may be carried throughout the day. It would be desired to use a sleek bag for storing makeup and other items to protect the items from damage.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure is directed towards small and medium sized bags for storing makeup products and other items and more particularly, for maintaining cooling of stored items.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure is directed to a makeup bag for storing makeup products. In some embodiments, the makeup bag includes at least two walls forming an inner volume, an accessible top, and at least one pocket for storing a cooling component. In some embodiments, the makeup bag includes a bottom face for providing stability on a surface while the makeup bag is upright. In some embodiments, the at least two walls include a neoprene material. In some embodiments, the at least two walls include a waterproof or water-resistant material. In some embodiments, the makeup bag includes a universal serial bus (USB) port arranged at a first wall of the at least two walls. In some embodiments, the makeup bag includes an exterior surface configured to accommodate a patch or embroidery. In some embodiments, the exterior surface is an exterior surface of a pocket or flap of the makeup bag. In some embodiments, the makeup bag includes a plurality of inner pockets arranged in the pouch and configured to store items, and at least one outer pocket arranged exterior to the pouch and configured to store items. For example, the at least one inner pocket may be configured to store a cooling component. In some embodiments, the at least one outer pocket is configured to store a cooling component. In some embodiments, the at least one pocket includes a first pocket for storing a cooling component, and a second pocket for storing an electronic device. In some embodiments, the makeup bag includes a USB port arranged in a first wall of the at least two walls and that is coupled to at least one of the cooling component or the electronic device. In some embodiments, a first pocket of the at least one pocket includes a port configured to allow liquid to drain away from the first pocket to an exterior surface of the first pocket. In some embodiments, the cooling component includes a material, and a first pocket of the at least one pocket includes a fill port configured to allow the material to be added the first pocket. In some embodiments, a first pocket of the at least one pocket includes a liner configured to receive the cooling component. In some embodiments, the cooling component includes a material arranged in a first pocket of the at least one pocket.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure is directed to an apparatus for storing makeup products. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a bottom side having a flat face, a top side configured to provide access to an inner volume, at least two walls, and a pocket configured to store a cooling component configured to remove heat from an inner volume. In some embodiments, the bottom side, top side, and at least two walls form the inner volume, and wherein the bottom side, top side, and at least two walls form a clutch purse. In some embodiments, the pocket includes a liner configured to receive the cooling component. In some embodiments, the cooling component includes a material arranged in the pocket. In some embodiments, the pocket includes at least one port configured to allow material transfer to or from the pocket.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure is directed to a handheld bag that includes sidewalls meeting at a first seam and a first interface to form an inner volume, an access feature arranged at the first interface and configured to allow access to the inner volume and to allow opening or closing of the sidewalls, and at least one pocket configured to contain a cooling component. In some embodiments, the at least one pocket comprises an inner wall adjacent the inner volume and a sealable seam between the inner wall and a first sidewall of the sidewalls. In some embodiments, the first interface is arranged opposite the first seam.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present disclosure, in accordance with one or more various embodiments, is described in detail with reference to the following figures. The drawings are provided for purposes of illustration only and merely depict typical or example embodiments. These drawings are provided to facilitate an understanding of the concepts disclosed herein and shall not be considered limiting of the breadth, scope, or applicability of these concepts. It should be noted that for clarity and ease of illustration these drawings are not necessarily made to scale.

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an illustrative bag, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 shows a side cross-section view of an illustrative bag, in closed and open configurations, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 shows a side cross-section view of an illustrative bag having a USB port, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure; and

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of an illustrative process for maintaining stored items cool, using a bag of the present disclosure, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Makeup can include powders, liquids, gels, and meltable solids, which may be intended to be applied to the skin (e.g., face, hands, or other body parts). High temperatures can cause degradation in makeup quality, composition, or consistency, and also cause a mess (e.g., melting, softening, or other changes in physical properties or state). It would be desired to store makeup in a cooled environment, that is portable, and readily accessible for a person (e.g., on the move, or in various locations). Accordingly, the systems and bags of the present disclosure are directed to providing a cooled region for storage of makeup and other items, and optionally providing electronic functionality to further increase functionality.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure is directed to a medium-size make up bag (e.g., about 8″ h×4″ D×4″ w, or otherwise handheld). In some embodiments, the bag includes a removable handle, strap, or other feature to carry. The bag may be constructed of fabric, plastic, composites, any other suitable material, or any combination thereof. To illustrate, the bag may be rectangular with a relatively flat shape (e.g., such that it can fit within a pocket or otherwise slim space).

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of illustrative bag 100, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. As illustrated, bag 100 includes respective first and second walls 101 and 102, bottom 103, respective first and second pockets 104 and 105, loop 106, and zipper 107. In some embodiments, a bag may include a flat top to provide greater volume, a squarer cross section, and/or area for installing zipper 107 (e.g., top side 110, as illustrated). As illustrated, bag 100 is configured to store an electronic device (e.g., smart phone 190), cooling component 191 (e.g., an ice bag, ice pouch, or ice pack), and makeup products 192. Top side 110 (e.g., or “top”) may be accessible to a user for opening and closing.

In some embodiments, one side of bag 100 is configured to house a thin, rectangular shaped, reusable ice bag. For example, bag 100 may include a pocket or pouch into which an ice bag (e.g., having any suitable shape or contour) or any other suitable cooling component 191 (e.g., a Peltier cooler, a chemical cooler, or any other suitable cooler) may be inserted. In a further example, the pocket may be water-proof or water-resistant, the ice-bag may be waterproof, or a combination thereof (e.g., to prevent or otherwise limit water from seeping into the makeup bag). In a further example, the ice bag may be refillable (e.g., may be opened/closed, or otherwise include one or more ports).

In some embodiments, bag 100 includes an outer surface having a flat profile on which labels, text, patches, stitching, or other technique for applying a graphic may be applied. For example, bag 100 may include a pocket or flap for storing a cell phone, and the exterior surface of the pocket or flap may include text applied as a patch, writing, embroidery, or any other suitable technique.

In some embodiments, bag includes zipper 107 arranged on top side 110. In some embodiments, a bag includes a feature on top 110 that is configured to allow bag 100 to be opened or closed such as, for example, zipper 107, a press-seam, an overlapping seam, a magnetic catch, buttons, or a combination thereof.

In some embodiments, bag 100 includes a flat bottom (e.g., bottom 103) so that it will stand straight up on a surface (e.g., a tabletop or desktop). For example, a bag may include one or more sidewalls (e.g., two opposing sidewalls) and a bottom (e.g., resulting in at least three faces). In some embodiments, a bag includes two sidewalls that join at the bottom and interface at the top with a zipper or other suitable feature configured to provide access and close the bag (e.g., top 110 need not be included, resulting in a more triangular cross-sectional shape).

In some embodiments, the bag is made of plastic, fabric, rubber, or a combination thereof (e.g., a composite, layered stack, or coated material), having any suitable coating or finish. For example, the bag may be made of neoprene or any other suitable waterproof material.

In some embodiments, the exterior surface of the bag is configured to withstand heat and moisture (e.g., from the environment). For example, each of walls 101 and 102 may be insulative, or otherwise include insulative layers to prevent heat from transferring from the atmosphere to the interior of bag 100.

In some embodiments, the bag is configured to house a universal USB port to charge phones or other electrical devices. For example, the bag may include one or more pockets having one or more holes through which a USB connector may be inserted.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure is directed to an apparatus such as bag 100 for storing makeup products. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a bottom side (e.g., bottom 103) having a flat face, a top side (e.g., top 110) configured to provide access to an inner volume, at least two walls (e.g., walls 101 and 102), and a pocket (e.g., pocket 104) configured to store a cooling component configured to remove heat from an inner volume. In some embodiments, the bottom side, top side, and at least two walls form the inner volume, and wherein the bottom side, top side, and at least two walls form a clutch purse. In some embodiments, the pocket includes a liner configured to receive the cooling component. In some embodiments, the cooling component includes a material arranged in the pocket. In some embodiments, the pocket includes at least one port configured to allow material transfer to or from the pocket.

FIG. 2 shows a side cross-section view of illustrative bag 200, in closed and open configurations (e.g., respective panels 250 and 251), in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. As illustrated, the bag includes sidewalls (e.g., two sidewalls 201 and 202 joined at a seam, or a continuous wall), first and second pockets 204 and 205, an inner volume 220 (e.g., for storing items such as item 290), and zipper 210 formed by zipper elements 211-213. To illustrate, bag 200 may be a clutch-type bag for storing in a pocket, in another bag, or being handheld. In some embodiments, an inner wall of pocket 204, 205, or both may be relatively thin and include a material configured to allow heat transfer between the pocket and inner volume 220. For example, inner wall 214 may be made of plastic, nylon or any other synthetic fiber (e.g., a sheet, or with a suitable mesh), a natural fiber, or a combination thereof. In a further example, a plastic or otherwise waterproof liner (e.g., liner 215) may be arranged in pocket 205 to provide a waterproof volume (e.g., that can contain a liquid or gel to be frozen). To illustrate, panel 250 illustrates liner 215 installed, while panel 251 illustrates liner 251 removed. Seam 224 may include a zipper, mating hook-loop strips, mating strips to seal against liquid flow, or otherwise may be open (e.g., need not be sealed). For example, in some embodiments, pocket 204 may be waterproof (e.g., sidewall 201 and inner wall 214, and corresponding seams, may be waterproof) such that pocket 204 may be directly filled with a liquid (e.g., for freezing), or otherwise receive a cooling device but seal against condensation from escaping pocket 204. In some embodiments, a bag (e.g., bag 200) optionally includes one or more ports in one or more pockets to allow material transfer. For example, as illustrated, pocket 204 includes port 234 to allow condensate to drip outwards (e.g., to evaporate, rather than into inner volume 220). In some embodiments, a bag (e.g., bag 200) optionally includes one or more fill ports in one or more pockets to allow material transfer. For example, as illustrated, pocket 204 includes fill port 244 to allow a material (e.g., liquid or gel) to be transferred to pocket 204 (e.g., for freezing or re-freezing). Any of the illustrative features of pockets 204 and 205 may be, but need not be, common to both. For example, each pocket of a bag may include one or more ports, fill ports, liners, seams, seals, any other suitable features, or any combination thereof.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure is directed to a handheld bag (e.g., bag 200) that includes sidewalls (e.g., sidewalls 201 and 202) meeting at a first seam (e.g., seam 203, which may be continuous or represent a bottom of bag 200) and a first interface (e.g., formed by zipper elements 211 and 212)) to form an inner volume (e.g., inner volume 220), an access feature (e.g., zipper 210) arranged at the first interface and configured to allow access to the inner volume and to allow opening or closing of the sidewalls, and at least one pocket (e.g., pocket 204) configured to contain a cooling component. In some embodiments, the at least one pocket comprises an inner wall (e.g., inner wall 214) adjacent the inner volume and a sealable seam (e.g., seam 224) between the inner wall and a first sidewall of the sidewalls. In some embodiments, the first interface is arranged opposite the first seam.

FIG. 3 shows a side cross-section view of illustrative bag 300 having USB port 395, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. As illustrated, bag 300 includes sidewalls 301 and 302 (e.g., two sidewalls joined at a seam, or a continuous wall), pockets 304 and 305 (e.g., for storing cooling device 392 and electronic device 391), inner volume 320 (e.g., for storing items 390 such as makeup), access feature 310 (e.g., a zipper or other suitable feature), and USB port 395, which may be electrically coupled to the electronic device 391. For example, a user may insert an ice bag, thermoelectric cooler, cold plate, chemical cooler, or any other suitable cooler (e.g., cooling device 392) in one pocket (e.g., pocket 304). In a further example, the user may insert a smart phone, portable charger, speaker, battery, or other electronic device (e.g., electronic device 391) in the other pocket (e.g., pocket 305). Electronic device 391, the cooling device 392 (e.g., if electronic), or both may be electrically coupled to each other, USB port 395, or a combination thereof. To illustrate, USB port 395 may be electrically coupled to electronic device 391, which may include a battery pack, and one or both may include electric charging circuitry for charging the battery pack. To illustrate further, cooling device 392 may be electrically coupled to the battery pack and may convert electric power from the battery pack to heat transfer from pocket 304 (e.g., and thus inner volume 320) to the atmosphere.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure is directed to a makeup bag (e.g., bag 100, 200, or 300) for storing makeup products. To illustrate, any of the illustrative features of bags 100, 200, and 300 may be omitted, combined, or otherwise altered in accordance with the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the makeup bag includes at least two walls forming an inner volume, an accessible top, and at least one pocket for storing a cooling component. In some embodiments, the makeup bag includes a bottom face for providing stability on a surface while the makeup bag is upright. In some embodiments, the at least two walls include a neoprene material. In some embodiments, the at least two walls include a waterproof or water-resistant material. In some embodiments, the makeup bag includes a USB port (e.g., USB port 395) arranged at a first wall of the at least two walls. In some embodiments, the makeup bag includes an exterior surface configured to accommodate a patch or embroidery. In some embodiments, the exterior surface is an exterior surface of a pocket or flap of the makeup bag. In some embodiments, the makeup bag includes a plurality of inner pockets arranged in the pouch and configured to store items, and at least one outer pocket arranged exterior to the pouch and configured to store items. For example, the at least one inner pocket may be configured to store a cooling component. In some embodiments, the at least one outer pocket is configured to store a cooling component. In some embodiments, the at least one pocket includes a first pocket for storing a cooling component, and a second pocket for storing an electronic device. In some embodiments, the makeup bag includes a USB port (e.g., USB port 395) arranged in a first wall of the at least two walls and that is coupled to at least one of the cooling component or the electronic device. In some embodiments, a first pocket of the at least one pocket includes a port (e.g., port 234) configured to allow liquid to drain away from the first pocket to an exterior surface of the first pocket. In some embodiments, the cooling component includes a material, and a first pocket of the at least one pocket includes a fill port (e.g., fill port 244) configured to allow the material to be added the first pocket (e.g., pocket 204). In some embodiments, a first pocket of the at least one pocket includes a liner (e.g., liner 215) configured to receive the cooling component. In some embodiments, the cooling component includes a material arranged in a first pocket of the at least one pocket.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of illustrative process 400 for maintaining stored items cool, using a bag of the present disclosure, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. Step 402 includes managing a cooling device. In some embodiments, the cooling device is configured to be stored in a bag (e.g., in a pocket of the bag). In some embodiments, the cooling device is integrated into the bag. Step 402 may include, for example, filling an ice bag, filling a liner (e.g., with a liquid, gel, ice, or a combination thereof), freezing an ice bag (e.g., before or after insertion in a pocket), charging a cooling device (e.g., if electronic), preparing a chemical cooler (e.g., activating a chemical component, mixing components), any other suitable action, or any combination thereof. Step 404 may include arranging the cooling device. For example, step 404 may include arranging the cooling device in an inner pocket of the bag, an outer pocket of the bag, or both. In a further example, step 404 need not be performed (e.g., the cooling device may be integrated into a sidewall of the bag). Step 406 includes arranging items for storage in the bag. In some embodiments, the bag includes an inner volume configured to receive items, and the items are placed in the inner volume by accessing an opening in the bag. In some embodiments, the items may be arranged in an interior or exterior pocket of the bag. Step 406 may include inserting items in an outer pocket in an inner pocket, or both, and arranging an electronic device in an inner or outer pocket. Step 408 includes maintaining a temperature or temperature range of the bag, a volume thereof, a pocket thereof, items thereof, or otherwise managing a temperature corresponding to the bag. For example, step 408 may include maintaining a relatively lower temperature in a pocket or volume by transferring heat using the cooling device. To illustrate, step 408 may include preventing heating of the inner volume, preventing decomposition of the makeup items, limiting heating of the inner volume, limiting exposure of the inner volume to the atmosphere, or a combination thereof.

The foregoing is merely illustrative of the principles of this disclosure, and various modifications may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of this disclosure. The above-described embodiments are presented for purposes of illustration and not of limitation. The present disclosure also can take many forms other than those explicitly described herein. Accordingly, it is emphasized that this disclosure is not limited to the explicitly disclosed methods, systems, and apparatuses, but is intended to include variations to and modifications thereof, which are within the spirit of the following claims.

Claims

1. A makeup bag for storing makeup products, the makeup bag comprising. at least two walls forming an inner volume configured to store one or more makeup products, wherein the at least two walls are thermally insulative;an accessible top; andat least one pocket for storing a cooling component configured to remove heat from the inner volume.

2. The makeup bag of claim 1, further comprising: a bottom face for providing stability on a surface while the makeup bag is upright.

3. The makeup bag of claim 1, wherein the at least two walls comprise neoprene.

4. The makeup bag of claim 1, wherein the at least two walls comprise a waterproof or water-resistant material.

5. The makeup bag of claim 1, further comprising a USB port arranged at a first wall of the at least two walls.

6. The makeup bag of claim 1, further comprising an exterior surface configured to accommodate a patch or embroidery.

7. The makeup bag of claim 6, wherein the exterior surface is an exterior surface of a pocket or flap of the makeup bag.

8. The makeup bag of claim 1, further comprising: a plurality of inner pockets arranged in the pouch and configured to store items, wherein at least one inner pocket is configured to store a cooling component; andat least one outer pocket arranged exterior to the pouch and configured to store items.

9. The makeup bag of claim 8, wherein the at least one outer pocket is configured to store a cooling component.

10. The makeup bag of claim 1, wherein the at least one pocket comprises: a first pocket for storing a cooling component; anda second pocket for storing an electronic device.

11. The makeup bag of claim 10, further comprising a USB port arranged in a first wall of the at least two walls and coupled to at least one of the cooling component or the electronic device.

12. The makeup bag of claim 11, wherein a first pocket of the at least one pocket comprises a port configured to allow liquid to drain away from the first pocket to an exterior surface of the first pocket.

13. The makeup bag of claim 11, wherein the cooling component comprises a material, and wherein a first pocket of the at least one pocket comprises a fill port configured to allow the material to be added the first pocket.

14. The makeup bag of claim 12, wherein a first pocket of the at least one pocket comprises a liner configured to receive the cooling component.

15. The makeup bag of claim 12, wherein the cooling component comprises a material arranged in a first pocket of the at least one pocket.

16. An apparatus for storing makeup products, comprising. a bottom side having a flat face;a top side configured to provide access to an inner volume;at least two walls, wherein the bottom side, top side, and at least two walls form an inner volume, and wherein the bottom side, top side, and at least two walls form a clutch purse;a pocket configured to store a cooling component configured to remove heat from the inner volume.

17. The apparatus of claim 16, wherein the pocket comprises a liner configured to receive the cooling component.

18. The apparatus of claim 16, wherein the cooling component comprises a material arranged in the pocket.

19. The apparatus of claim 16, wherein the pocket comprises at least one port configured to allow material transfer to or from the pocket.

20. A handheld bag comprising: sidewalls meeting at a first seam and a first interface to form an inner volume, wherein the first interface is arranged opposite the first seam;an access feature arranged at the first interface, and configured to allow access to the inner volume and to allow opening or closing of the sidewalls; andat least one pocket configured to contain a cooling component, wherein the at least one pocket comprises an inner wall adjacent the inner volume and a sealable seam between the inner wall and a first sidewall of the sidewalls.