COSMETIC APPARATUS WITH PIVOTABLE IMPLEMENTS

Abstract

A cosmetic apparatus for streamlining application, transport, and/or storage of cosmetic applicators is described. The cosmetic apparatus may include a cover and one or multiple cosmetic implements that are pivotably coupled to the cover. The cover define a gap within which at least one cosmetic implement may be disposed. The cosmetic implements may be pivotable about a hinge between a closed position and an open position.

Description

BACKGROUND

Applicators may be used for applying cosmetic or medicinal products to portions of the body. For example, in the medical industry, applicators may be used to apply ointment to portions of the body. In the cosmetics and personal care industries, applicators may be used to apply lipstick, lip balm, skin creams, lotions, powders, and other cosmetic products to portions of the body. Applicators are available in a variety of materials, shapes, and sizes to accommodate application of various cosmetics and/or medicinal products on various skin types. For example, applicators used for applying eyeliner may have stiff, pointed applicator heads that minimize an amount of material the applicator heads pick up and increase blending precision. An eyeliner applicator may not be well suited for applying blush, however. Instead, applicators for applying blush may have a larger, softer, and rounder applicator head for picking up increasing amounts of the material during each application and blending the material realistically with oils of the skin.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The Detailed Description is set forth with reference to the accompanying figures. In the figures, the left-most digit(s) of a reference number identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The use of the same reference numbers in different figures indicates similar or identical items.

FIG. 1A illustrates a perspective view of an example cosmetic apparatus with pivotable implements shown in a closed position.

FIG. 1B illustrates a perspective view of the example cosmetic apparatus of FIG. 1A with pivotable implements shown in an open position.

FIG. 2 illustrates a cross-section view of the example cosmetic apparatus of FIG. 1A, as taken along section line 2-2 of FIG. 1A.

FIG. 3 illustrates a cross-section view of the example cosmetic apparatus of FIG. 2, as taken along section line 3-3 of FIG. 2.

FIG. 4 illustrates a cross-section view of the example cosmetic apparatus of FIG. 2, as taken along section line 4-4 of FIG. 2.

FIG. 5 illustrates a schematic front view of an example cosmetic apparatus with pivotable implements hinged at opposite ends of an internal frame.

FIG. 6 illustrates a schematic front view of an example cosmetic apparatus with a biased pivotable implement.

FIG. 7 illustrates a schematic front view of an example pivotable implement and various types of applicator heads.

FIG. 8A illustrates a schematic front view of an example telescoping pivotable implement in a compressed position.

FIG. 8B illustrates a schematic front view of the telescoping pivotable implement of FIG. 8A in an extended position.

FIG. 9 illustrates a schematic side view of an example springback cover of a cosmetic apparatus.

FIG. 10 is a schematic side view illustrating an example of decoupling a pivotable implement from a cover of a cosmetic apparatus.

FIG. 11 illustrates a schematic side view of an example cosmetic implement and sleeve system for a cosmetic apparatus.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Overview

Techniques for streamlining cosmetic and/or medicinal product application, transport, and/or storage are described herein. Cosmetic implements (e.g., applicators) may be used for applying the cosmetic or medicinal products to portions of the body. Applicators are available in a variety of materials, shapes, and sizes to accommodate application of various cosmetics and/or medicinal products on various skin types and/or portions of the body. For example, applicators for applying foundation may be designed to optimize blending, particularly around the eyes and nose. Applicators for applying eyeshadow may be designed to optimize even application of the cosmetic product on the eyelids. Applicators for applying lipstick may be designed to optimize precise layering of the cosmetic product on the lips and around the edge of the lips.

Generally, applicators for applying one product are not well suited for applying other products. Using applicators that are designed to apply a specific type of cosmetic and/or medicinal product to a particular skin type and/or portion of the body may ensure that an appropriate amount of a cosmetic and/or medicinal product is applied and with appropriate precision. Accordingly, cosmetic users often purchase multiple applicators for applying the various types of cosmetic and/or medicinal products.

Accessing, using, transporting, and/or storing multiple applicators or other cosmetic implements may be inconvenient for cosmetic users. A cosmetic apparatus is described herein for streamlining accessing, using, transporting, and/or storing cosmetic implements. The cosmetic apparatus may include a cover and one or multiple cosmetic implements. The cover may define a gap, cavity, and/or recess or the like for receiving one or multiple cosmetic implements. For clarity, the following discussion will describe various aspects with reference to a “gap” (e.g., “gap of the cover”) as shorthand, rather than repeating “gap, cavity, and/or recess or the like” at each instance. It should be understood, however, that throughout the remainder of this disclosure the term “gap” means “gap, cavity, and/or recess or the like.”

In some cases, at least one of the cosmetic implements may be pivotably coupled to the cover. For example, the cosmetic implement may include an applicator. A first end of the applicator may be pivotably coupled to the cover, and a second end of the applicator may include an applicator head.

The cosmetic implement may be pivotable between a closed position and an open position. The cover may, in various implementations, be configured to at least partly enclose, cover, protect, and/or store the cosmetic implement when the cosmetic implement is in the closed position. For instance, at least a portion of the cosmetic implement may be disposed within the gap of the cover when the cosmetic implement is in the closed position. Likewise, a portion of the cosmetic implement that is configured to be disposed within the gap when the cosmetic implement is in the closed position may be configured to be disposed outside of the gap when the cosmetic implement is in the open position. Accordingly, the cosmetic implement may be pivoted to the open position when exposure of and/or access to such a portion of the cosmetic implement is desired.

In some implementations, the cover may include a first wall portion, a second wall portion, and a third wall portion. The first wall portion and the second wall portion may be spaced apart from each other to define a gap therebetween. The third wall portion may extend between the first wall portion and the second wall portion. For example, the cover may be “U”-shaped. That is, the first wall portion may be substantially parallel to the second wall portion, and the third wall portion may extend from an end of the first wall portion to an end of the second wall portion. In some cases, the third wall portion may be curved, while in others it may be flat or angled. Although this example describes the cover as being “U”-shaped, it should be understood that the cover can be any other shape suitable for use in the cosmetic apparatus described in this disclosure and equivalents thereof.

In various implementations, a first end of the cosmetic implement may be pivotably coupled to one or both of the first wall portion or the second wall portion. In the closed position, the second end of the cosmetic implement may be disposed within the gap of the cover, i.e., the cosmetic implement may be disposed between the first wall portion of the cover and the second wall portion of the cover. Additionally or alternatively, the second end of the cosmetic implement may be disposed proximate to the third wall portion of the cover when the cosmetic implement is in the closed position. While the cosmetic implement is in the closed position, the third wall portion of the cover may at least partially enclose the second end of the cosmetic implement. As such, the third wall portion may protect the second end when the cosmetic implement is in the closed position.

This brief Overview is provided for the reader's convenience and is not intended to limit the scope of the claims. The features of the described cosmetic apparatus and corresponding systems may be implemented in any number of forms. The example cosmetic apparatus and corresponding systems described herein are merely illustrative. The implementations described herein are not mutually exclusive, and aspects of the various implementations may be combined to arrive at other implementations within the scope of the claims. Further details of various implementations are set forth below with reference to the following description and drawings.

Illustrative Cosmetic Apparatus

FIG. 1A illustrates a perspective view of an example cosmetic apparatus 100 with pivotable implements in a closed position. FIG. 1B illustrates a perspective view of the example cosmetic apparatus 100 of FIG. 1A, with pivotable implements in an open position. FIGS. 1A and 1B will be described together in the discussion that follows.

The cosmetic apparatus 100 may include a cover 104 and one or multiple cosmetic implements 108. For example, the cosmetic implements 108 of the cosmetic apparatus 100 may include a first cosmetic implement 108(a), a second cosmetic implement 108(b), and a third cosmetic implement 108(c). Although the cosmetic apparatus 100 of FIGS. 1A and 1B includes three cosmetic implements 108(a), 108(b), and 108(c), collectively 108, it should be understood that in various implementations fewer or more cosmetic implements 108 may be included in the cosmetic apparatus 100.

In some cases, the cosmetic implements 108 of the cosmetic apparatus 100 may be unique with respect to one another. That is, each of the cosmetic implements 108 may possess one or more unique functional and/or aesthetic characteristics. As a non-limiting example, the first cosmetic implement 108(a) may be an applicator that includes an applicator head 112 of a first type, the second cosmetic implement 108(b) may be an applicator that includes an applicator head 116 of a second type that is different than the first type, and the third cosmetic implement 108(c) may be an applicator that includes an applicator head 120 of a third type that is different from each of the first type and the second type. In this example, the cosmetic implements 108 may be functionally and aesthetically unique by virtue of the respective applicator head types. Additionally or alternatively, the cosmetic implements may be functionally and/or aesthetically unique by virtue of other characteristics (e.g., type, size, shape, material of construction, etc.) of the applicator, handle, and/or ferule of the implements. Accordingly, the cosmetic apparatus 100 may enable users to access, use, transport, and/or store a variety of cosmetic implements 108 that are appropriate for various types of cosmetic and/or medicinal products. In other cases, however, multiple cosmetic implements 108 may share similar or identical functional and/or aesthetic characteristics.

In some implementations, the cover 104 may include a first wall portion 124, a second wall portion 128, and a third wall portion 132. The first wall portion 124 and the second wall portion 128 may be spaced apart from each other to define a gap G configured to receive one or more of the cosmetic implements 108. In some cases, the first wall portion 124 and/or the second wall portion 128 may be substantially planar. For instance, the first wall portion 124 and the second wall portion 128 may each be substantially planar. The third wall portion 132 may extend between the first wall portion 124 and the second wall portion 128. For example, the cover 104 may be substantially U-shaped. That is, the first wall portion 124 may be substantially parallel to the second wall portion 128, and the third wall portion 132 may extend from an end of the first wall portion 124 to an end of the second wall portion 128. In some cases, the third wall portion 132 may be curved, forming an arc between the first wall portion 124 and the second wall portion 128. Although this example describes the cover 104 as being U-shaped, it should be understood that the cover 104 can comprise any other suitable shape.

In some examples, the cover 104 may be made of a metal material (e.g., steel, stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, alloys thereof, etc.), a plastic material (e.g., acrylic, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, etc.), a wood material, ceramic material, graphite material, composite material (e.g., fiberglass, carbon fiber, etc.), combinations of the foregoing, etc. The cover 104 may have a variety of cross-sectional shapes, sizes, cross-sectional areas, and/or lengths. Although the cover 104 is described herein as including the first wall portion 124, the second wall portion 128, and the third wall portion 132, it should be understood that in various implementations the cover 104 may include fewer or more wall portions. Moreover, some or all of the wall portions of the cover 104 may be integrally formed as a single unitary structure. Additionally or alternatively, multiple wall portions and/or components may be assembled or otherwise coupled together to construct the cover 104.

One or more of the cosmetic implements 108 may be pivotable between a closed position (e.g., as illustrated in FIG. 1A) and an open position (e.g., as illustrated in FIG. 1B). The cover 104 may, in various implementations, be configured to at least partly enclose, cover, protect, and/or store the cosmetic implement 108 when the cosmetic implement 108 is in the closed position. For instance, at least a portion of the cosmetic implement 108 may be disposed within the gap G of the cover when the cosmetic implement is in the closed position. In some cases, a portion of the cosmetic implement 108 that is configured to be disposed within the gap G when the cosmetic implement 108 is in the closed position may be configured to be disposed outside of the gap G when the cosmetic implement is in the open position. Accordingly, when a user of the cosmetic apparatus 100 desires to expose and/or access this portion of the cosmetic implement 108, the user may pivot the cosmetic implement 108 to the open position.

In a non-limiting example, a first end 136 of the first cosmetic implement 108(a) may be pivotably coupled at a hinge H to one or both of the first wall portion 124 or the second wall portion 128. In the closed position, a second end (e.g., applicator head 112) of the first cosmetic implement 108(a) may be disposed within the gap G of the cover 104, i.e., the applicator head 112 may be disposed between the first wall portion 124 of the cover 104 and the second wall portion 128 of the cover 104. Additionally or alternatively, the applicator head 112 may be disposed proximate to the third wall portion 132 of the cover 104 when the cosmetic implement is in the closed position. In some instances, the third wall portion 132 may at least partially enclose the applicator head 112, thereby providing a level of protection to the applicator head 112 when the first cosmetic implement 108(a) is in the closed position.

In various implementations, the first wall portion 124 and/or the second wall portion 128 may define one or multiple recesses 140. Each recess 140 may expose a portion 144 of at least one cosmetic implement 108 when the cosmetic implement 108 is in the closed position. The recesses 140 may enable gripping of the exposed portion 144 of the cosmetic implement 108 to facilitate withdrawing the cosmetic implement 108 from the gap G or otherwise moving the cosmetic implement 108 towards the open position. In some cases, the exposed portion 144 may include a grip-enhanced surface 148. For instance, the grip-enhanced surface 148 may comprise friction-increasing elements (e.g., rubber elements, silicone elements, textured regions, surface finishes, surface treatments, etc.).

FIGS. 2-4 illustrate various cross-section views of the cosmetic apparatus 100 of FIGS. 1A and 1B. In particular, FIG. 2 illustrates a cross-section view of the cosmetic apparatus 100 as taken along section line 2-2 of FIG. 1A, FIG. 3 illustrates a cross-section view of the cosmetic apparatus as taken along section line 3-3 of FIG. 2, and FIG. 4 illustrates a cross-section view as taken along section line 4-4 of FIG. 2.

As illustrated in FIGS. 2-4, in some implementations, the first cosmetic implement 108(a) and the second cosmetic implement 108(b) may be pivotably coupled to the first wall portion 124 at hinges 304 and 308, respectively. The third cosmetic implement 108(c) may be pivotably coupled to the second wall portion 128 at hinge 404. In some cases, all of the cosmetic implements 108 may be pivotably coupled to the cover 104 in the same manner. For example, the cosmetic implements 108 may be pivotably coupled to the cover 104 via any permanent coupling (e.g., a rivet, pin/shaft that extends through the cosmetic implement 108 and is welded or adhesively bonded to the cover 104 at both ends, etc.) or non-permanent coupling (e.g., screw, snap fit, etc.) suitable for allowing the cosmetic implements 108 to pivot between the closed position and the open position.

FIG. 5 illustrates a schematic front view of an example cosmetic apparatus 500 with pivotable implements hinged at opposite ends of an internal frame 504. The cosmetic apparatus 500 may include a first pivotable cosmetic implement 508 that is hinged to a first end 512 of the internal frame 504 at H₁. The cosmetic apparatus 500 may further include a second pivotable cosmetic implement 516 that is hinged to a second end 520 of the internal frame 504 at H₂.

The internal frame 504 may be made of a metal material (e.g., steel, stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, alloys thereof, etc.), a plastic material (e.g., acrylic, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, etc.), a wood material, ceramic material, graphite material, composite material (e.g., fiberglass, carbon fiber, etc.), combinations of the foregoing, etc. The internal frame 504 may have a variety of cross-sectional shapes, sizes, cross-sectional areas, and/or lengths.

In various implementations, the cosmetic apparatus 500 may additionally or alternatively include a cosmetic cover 524. In some cases, the first cosmetic implement 508 and the second cosmetic implement 516 may be pivotably coupled to the internal frame, which may be disposed at least partially within the cover 524. However, in other cases, the cosmetic apparatus 500 may not have an internal frame 504. In such cases, the first cosmetic implement 508 and the second cosmetic implement 516 may be pivotably coupled to the cover 524.

FIG. 6 illustrates a schematic front view of an example cosmetic apparatus 600 with a biased pivotable cosmetic implement 604. In various implementations, the cosmetic apparatus 600 may further include a cover 608, a biasing element 612, a locking element 616, and/or an actuator button 620.

The biased cosmetic implement 604 may be pivotably coupled to the cover 608 at hinge H. The biasing element 612 may be configured to bias the cosmetic implement 604 towards an open position. That is, the biasing element 612 may be configured to cause the cosmetic implement 604 to pivot such that the applicator head 624 of the cosmetic implement 604 rotates away from the cover 608. In some examples, the biasing element 612 may be one or more springs (e.g., a torsion spring) that spring load the cosmetic implement 604. However, cosmetic implement 604 may be biased via any other suitable biasing element 612. As another example, the cosmetic implement 604 may be biased via magnets/magnetism.

The locking element 616 may be configured to counteract the biasing load imposed on the cosmetic implement 604. For instance, the locking element 616 may comprise a retention element that selectively retains the cosmetic implement 604 in the closed position. The actuator button 620 may be configured to release the locking member 616, which, in conjunction with the biasing load imposed by the biasing element 612, causes the cosmetic implement 604 to pivot to the open position. For example, the actuator button 620 may be in communication (e.g., electrical communication, mechanical communication, etc.) with the locking element 616 such that the actuator button 620 is capable of actuating a withdrawal of the locking element 616 from the pivot path of the cosmetic implement 604. In some instances, a user of the cosmetic apparatus 600 may press the actuator button 620 to cause such actuation.

FIG. 7 illustrates a schematic front view of an example pivotable cosmetic implement 700 and various, non-limiting types of applicator heads 704, 708, 712, 716 and 720. The cosmetic implement 700 may be configured to be pivotably coupled to an internal frame and/or a cover of a cosmetic apparatus described herein.

Examples of applicator heads include, but are not limited to: sponge applicator heads, foam applicator heads, flocked applicator heads, silicon applicator heads, brush applicator heads, pencils, eyelash curlers, tweezers, cuticle tools, nail files, etc. A brush applicator head may include natural (e.g., sable hair, squirrel hair, goat hair, etc.) and/or synthetic (e.g., nylon, taklon, polyester, silicone, etc.) fibers. Different combinations of fibers may be used depending on the intended use of the applicator head. The applicator heads may have various cross-sectional areas and/or head contours, depending on the intended use of the respective applicator heads.

For instance, an applicator head for applying blush may have natural brush fibers arranged in a circular shape with a medium dome head contour. In contrast, an applicator head for applying foundation may have brush fibers made of a combination of natural and synthetic fibers arranged to create a flat brush head with a semi-circular head contour. An applicator head for applying powder or creams to the eyebrows may have brush fibers made of a combination of natural and synthetic fibers arranged to create a flat, stiff brush head with an angular head contour.

The cosmetic implement may further include a handle 724. In some examples, the handle 724 may be made of a metal material (e.g., steel, stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, alloys thereof, etc.), a plastic material (e.g., acrylic, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, etc.), a wood material, ceramic material, graphite material, composite material (e.g., fiberglass, carbon fiber, etc.), combinations of the foregoing, etc. The handle 724 may have a variety of cross-sectional shapes, sizes, cross-sectional areas, and/or lengths. In some examples, the handle 724 may have a cross section having a circular shape, a triangular shape, a rectangular shape, an ovular shape, an abstract shape, etc.

In various implementations, the applicator head 704 may be coupled to the handle 724 by a variety of mechanisms. In at least one example, the applicator head 704 may be disposed on a ferrule 728 that is coupled to the handle 724. In other examples, the applicator head 704 may be coupled directly to the handle 724. In some examples, the applicator head 704 may be adhered (e.g., glue, cement, mucilage, paste, etc.) to the handle 724 or the ferrule 728. Additionally or alternatively, the applicator head 704 may be coupled to the handle 724 or ferrule 728 by stitching, lacing, screwing, melting, chemical bonding, or some combination of the above.

The ferrule 728 may be a band of material that connects the applicator head 704 to the handle 724. The ferrule 728 may be made of metal (e.g., steel, stainless steel, nickel, aluminum, copper, brass, chrome, titanium, etc.), plastic (e.g., acrylic, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, etc.), etc.

FIG. 8A illustrates a schematic front view of an example telescoping pivotable cosmetic implement 800 in a compressed position. FIG. 8B illustrates a schematic front view of the telescoping pivotable cosmetic implement 800 of FIG. 8A in an extended position. The cosmetic implement 800 may be configured to be pivotably coupled to an internal frame and/or a cover of a cosmetic apparatus.

FIG. 9 illustrates a schematic side view of an example springback cover 900 of a cosmetic apparatus. FIG. 10 is a schematic side view illustrating an example of decoupling a pivotable cosmetic implement 904 from the springback cover 900.

In some implementations, the springback cover 900 may be constructed of one or more materials that have elastic springback properties. The springback cover 900 may be capable of being forcibly transitioned from an original position to a detachment position that facilitates detachment of the pivotable cosmetic implement 904 from the springback cover 900. The detachment position may, in some cases, correspond to an expansion and/or a widening of at least a portion of a gap, such as the gap G described above with reference to FIG. 1. The elastic springback properties of the springback cover 900 may configure the cover 900 to be biased to the original position such that the cover 900 is capable of automatically transitioning back from the detachment position to the original position.

FIG. 11 illustrates a schematic side view of an example cosmetic implement and sleeve system 1100 for a cosmetic apparatus, in accordance with one or more implementations. The system 1100 may include a sleeve 1104 that defines a cavity 1108 for receiving a cosmetic implement 1112. For example, the cosmetic implement 1112 may be press fit into the cavity 1108. The sleeve 1104 may be pivotably coupled to an internal frame or a cover of a cosmetic apparatus. In some cases, the sleeve 1104 may comprise a reservoir 1116 configured to contain one or multiple cosmetic products and/or one or multiple medicinal products. The cosmetic implement 1112 may be selectively inserted or withdrawn from the sleeve 1104.

CONCLUSION

Although several embodiments have been described in language specific to structural features and/or methodological acts, it is to be understood that the claims are not necessarily limited to the specific features or acts described. Rather, the specific features and acts are disclosed as illustrative forms of implementing the claimed subject matter.

Claims

1. A cosmetic apparatus, comprising: a cover, including: a first wall portion;a second wall portion spaced apart from the first wall portion to define a gap therebetween; anda third wall portion that extends between the first wall portion and the second wall portion; andmultiple cosmetic implements disposed in the gap, at least one cosmetic implement of the multiple cosmetic implements having: a first end that is pivotably coupled to the cover at a hinge; anda second end opposite the first end, the second end of the at least one cosmetic implement being pivotable about the hinge between a closed position and an open position, and the second end of the at least one cosmetic implement being at least partially enclosed by the third wall portion while the at least one cosmetic implement is in the closed position.

2. The cosmetic apparatus of claim 1, wherein the second end of the at least one cosmetic implement comprises an applicator head.

3. The cosmetic apparatus of claim 1, wherein: the second end of the at least one cosmetic implement comprises an applicator head;the first end of the at least one cosmetic implement is pivotably coupled to the first wall portion of the cover;the at least one cosmetic implement is pivotable to the closed position, in which the applicator head is disposed within the gap of the cover and proximate to the third wall portion of the cover; andthe at least one cosmetic implement is pivotable to the open position, in which the applicator head is disposed outside of the gap.

4. The cosmetic apparatus of claim 1, wherein the at least one cosmetic implement includes a first applicator head of a first type, and the multiple cosmetic implements further include another cosmetic implement that includes a second applicator head of a second type that is different than the first type.

5. The cosmetic apparatus of claim 1, wherein: the at least one cosmetic implement is a first cosmetic implement that is pivotably coupled to the first wall portion; andthe multiple cosmetic implements include a second cosmetic implement that is pivotably coupled to the second wall portion.

6. The cosmetic apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a biasing that biases the at least one cosmetic implement towards the open position.

7. The cosmetic apparatus of claim 6, further comprising a locking element and an actuator button, wherein: the locking element is configured to selectively retain the at least one cosmetic implement in the closed position; andthe actuator button is configured to release the at least one cosmetic implement from being retained by the locking element such that the biasing causes the at least one cosmetic implement to pivot towards the open position.

8. A cosmetic apparatus, comprising: a cover including: a first wall portion; anda second wall portion spaced apart from the first wall portion to define a gap therebetween, the gap configured to receive one or more cosmetic implements; andat least one cosmetic implement having a first end that is pivotably coupled to the cover and a second end that is opposite the first end, the at least one cosmetic implement being pivotable between a closed position and an open position.

9. The cosmetic apparatus of claim 8, wherein: the cover further includes a third wall portion that extends between the first wall portion and the second wall portion; andthe at least one cosmetic implement is pivotable to the closed position, in which the second end of the at least one cosmetic implement is disposed within the gap and proximate to the third wall portion.

10. The cosmetic apparatus of claim 8, wherein the second end of the at least one cosmetic implement comprises one or more of a sponge applicator head, a foam applicator head, a flocked applicator head, a silicon applicator head, a brush applicator head, an eyebrow pencil, or an eyelash curler.

11. The cosmetic apparatus of claim 8, wherein the at least one cosmetic implement includes a reservoir configured to contain a cosmetic product.

12. The cosmetic apparatus of claim 8, wherein: the at least one cosmetic implement includes a first cosmetic implement and a second cosmetic implement;the first cosmetic implement is pivotably coupled to the cover such that the first cosmetic implement is pivotable about a first axis; andthe second cosmetic implement is pivotably coupled to the cover such that the second cosmetic implement is pivotable about a second axis that is substantially coaxial with the first axis.

13. The cosmetic apparatus of claim 8, wherein: the at least one cosmetic implement includes a first cosmetic implement and a second cosmetic implement;the first cosmetic implement is pivotably coupled to the cover such that the first cosmetic implement is pivotable about a first axis; andthe second cosmetic implement is pivotably coupled to the cover such that the second cosmetic implement is pivotable about a second axis that is offset from the first axis.

14. The cosmetic apparatus of claim 13, wherein the first cosmetic implement is pivotably coupled to the first wall portion of the cover, and the second cosmetic implement is pivotably coupled to the second wall portion of the cover.

15. The cosmetic apparatus of claim 8, further comprising a coupling mechanism for pivotably coupling the at least one cosmetic implement to the cover, wherein the coupling mechanism is configured to allow detachment of the at least one cosmetic implement from the cover.

16. The cosmetic apparatus of claim 14, the cover being constructed of one or more materials that have elastic springback properties, wherein: the cover is capable of being forcibly transitioned from an original position to a detachment position that facilitates detachment of the at least one cosmetic implement from the cover, the detachment position corresponding to at least a portion of the gap being expanded; andthe elastic springback properties configure the cover to be biased to the original position such that the cover is capable of transitioning from the detachment position to the original position.

17. A system, comprising: a cover that includes a first wall portion, and a second wall portion spaced apart from the first wall portion to define a gap therebetween;a cosmetic implement that includes an applicator head coupled to an end of a handle; anda sleeve defining a cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the handle of the cosmetic implement, the sleeve including a reservoir configured to contain a cosmetic product, and the sleeve being pivotably coupled to the cover.

18. The system of claim 17, wherein the at least a portion of the handle of the cosmetic implement is insertable into the cavity of the sleeve such that the cosmetic implement and the sleeve are capable of being selectively coupled and decoupled.

19. The system of claim 18, wherein the at least a portion of the handle is configured to be press fit into the cavity of the sleeve.

20. The system of claim 18, wherein: the cover further includes a third wall portion that extends between the first wall portion and the second wall portion;the sleeve is pivotably coupled to the cover such that the sleeve is pivotable between a closed position and an open position; andwhile the cosmetic implement is coupled to the sleeve: the sleeve is pivotable to the closed position to dispose the applicator head of the cosmetic implement within the gap and proximate to the third wall portion; andthe sleeve is pivotable to the open position to at least one of: dispose the applicator head outside of the gap,expose at least a portion of the reservoir of the sleeve to facilitate access to the reservoir, orexpose at least a portion of a cosmetic product contained within the reservoir to facilitate access to the cosmetic product.