Patent Application
20220117378
The present invention is in the field of magnetic cosmetics trays.
A variety of different cosmetics trays have been described in the prior art. Some of these include cosmetic trays having interchangeable magnetic cosmetic modules or have cosmetic modules that are reconfigurable.
For example, in United States patent number US20190075910A1 Magnetic Makeup Case by inventor Angelita Sherie Torres published on Mar. 14, 2019, the abstract discloses, “A cosmetics case having a housing configured to receive and contain cosmetics brushes. The case additionally having a lid and an interior shelf. The interior shelf including a recessed region containing a planar magnet such that a user can selectively magnetically engage cosmetics contained within a metal pan with the planar magnet in the recessed region. The lid, housing and interior shelf having embedded complimentary magnets position and configured to hold the case securely closed until a user desires to open and access the case.”
Also for example, in United States publication number US20130133686A1 Cosmetic Holder by inventor Zena Shteysel published May 30, 2013 the abstract discloses, “customizable cosmetic palette is provided. A base assembly having a magnetic surface therein retains cosmetic pans of different shapes and sizes within the palette body, and allows replacement and rearrangement of the pans as necessary. One or more covers are provided to protect the contents during use, storage, handling and/or travel.”
For example, in the international publication number WO1986000600A1 Magnetic Cosmetic Case by inventor Janet Strnad published Jan. 30, 1986 the abstract discloses, “A cosmetic case (9) comprising a casing (10) and at least one magnet (20) which is mounted in the casing for releasably securing magnetically attracted pans of colored powder, creams and the like within the casing. The casing preferably has two hingedly connected sections (11, 12) with at least one magnet mounted in each section. A partition, preferably comprising a non-magnifying mirror on one side and a magnifying mirror on the other side, is preferably mounted between the sections to separate pans (24) of colored powders, creams and the like releasably secured in one section from that in the other section.”
For example, in U.S. Pat. No. 5,005,697A Make-Up Case by inventor Keiji Jimbo et al. published Apr. 9, 1991 the abstract discloses, “A make-up case comprising in the inside thereof a plurality of cosmetics pans, wherein the bottom of each pan is provided with a magnet and the inner bottom of the case is provided with a magnetic material, or vice versa, the magnetic material being attracted to the magnet, whereby the plurality of cosmetics pans are removably arranged in the inside of the case.”
For example, in U.S. Pat. No. 5,135,012 Magnetic Compact Case by inventor Melvin Kamen published Aug. 4, 1992 the abstract discloses, A compact case has a lid which forms a joint with an associated base when the lid is in its closed position relative to the base. A magnetic sealing mechanism positively seals substantially the entire length of the joint. The magnetic sealing mechanism can also function to releasably and moveably secure cosmetic product containers and cosmetic implements and accessories to the compact case.”
For example, in United States publication number US20100089793A1 Cosmetic Component Retainer by inventor Monetta J. Plassmeyer published Apr. 15, 2010 the abstract discloses, “A cosmetic palette for retaining a cosmetic component includes a base and a non-metallic retention layer. The base includes a first side and an opposing second side. The retention layer is secured to and covers at least a portion of the first side. The retention layer removably secures the cosmetic component to inhibit movement of the cosmetic component relative to the first side. The retention layer is devoid of any predetermined locations that are adapted to secure the cosmetic component. Further, the retention layer can retain a cosmetic component that is formed from plastic or metal. The cosmetic palette can include a removable rim that is positioned so that a portion of the retention layer is positioned directly between the rim and the first side of the base. The retention layer can be formed from a plastic material or a vinyl compound. In another embodiment, the present invention is directed toward a cosmetic component retainer that includes a first cosmetic palette and a second cosmetic palette that are hingedly attached to one another.”
For example, in United States publication number US20110061675A1 Custom Compact Cosmetic Case with makeup pans and brushes published Mar. 17, 2011 the abstract discloses, “A cosmetic case is disclosed. The cosmetic case comprises an external shell comprising a lid section and a bottom section. At least one hinge connects the lid section to the bottom section. At least a first panel is attached via at least one hinge to an edge of the bottom section. The first panel can swing out to reveal an inside surface of the bottom section. Each panel has a front surface which faces up towards the lid section and a back surface which faces down towards the bottom section. At least part of the front surface is comprised of a magnetic material. The cosmetic case has a plurality of fastening devices on an inside of the bottom section for storing cosmetic accessories.”
For example, in U.S. Pat. No. 4,018,237A Booklet Type Cosmetic Compact by inventor Wolf Steiman published Apr. 19, 1977 the abstract discloses, “A cosmetic compact in the form of a small booklet of flexible sheet material comprising a one-piece base and cover, the latter being hingedly connected to the base and adapted to overlie the same. Heat-sealed to the members are substantially flat retainer sheets, both of which are provided with upstanding bead formations extending at least partially around peripheral edge portions thereof. The bead formations of each sheet are so arranged as to be capable of interfitting with one another and being frictionally nested, thereby to maintain the members in closed position when compact is not in use. Optionally, one or both of the bead formations can be provided with undercut surfaces to thereby improve the frictional retention between the two members. The flat space outlined by the bead formation of the base member is adapted to receive a tray of cosmetic material, and the space outlined by the bead formation of the cover member is available for securing a mirror thereto. The arrangement is such that an especially neat external appearance and soft touch is realized, in a compact characterized by small physical size and extremely low manufacturing cost.”
For example, in U.S. Pat. No. 5,813,420A Cosmetic Make-Up Kit With Replaceable Modules by inventor Morris Sussman published Apr. 15, 2010 the abstract discloses, “A cosmetic palette for retaining a cosmetic component includes a base and a non-metallic retention layer. The base includes a first side and an opposing second side. The retention layer is secured to and covers at least a portion of the first side. The retention layer removably secures the cosmetic component to inhibit movement of the cosmetic component relative to the first side. The retention layer is devoid of any predetermined locations that are adapted to secure the cosmetic component. Further, the retention layer can retain a cosmetic component that is formed from plastic or metal. The cosmetic palette can include a removable rim that is positioned so that a portion of the retention layer is positioned directly between the rim and the first side of the base. The retention layer can be formed from a plastic material or a vinyl compound. In another embodiment, the present invention is directed toward a cosmetic component retainer that includes a first cosmetic palette and a second cosmetic palette that are hingedly attached to one another.”
For example, in U.S. Pat. No. 9,867,448B2 Container With Collapsible Applicator by inventor Adrian Charles Apodaca published Jan. 16, 2018 the abstract discloses, “A container is provided that includes a base having a plurality of sides defining abase perimeter and a well configured to hold a product. The container also includes a lid assembly configured to be pivotably coupled to the base and a recess disposed on two or more of the plurality of sides. The recess has a height extending between a top and bottom of the base and a width extending between the base perimeter and the well. The container further includes a collapsible applicator configured to be: (i) held within the recess at two or more of the plurality of sides when the collapsible applicator is in a collapsed position; and (ii) removed from the recess at the two or more sides and extended from the collapsed position to an extended application position.”
For example, in United States publication number US20170143099A1 Housing For Cosmetic Product by inventor Daniel CARRARO published Aug. 18, 2020 the abstract discloses, “A housing for cosmetic product includes a base receiving at least one cosmetic product and a cover mounted on the base so as to be able to rotate, and to be moved between a closed position and an open position. The housing also includes an intermediate plate receiving at least one cosmetic product and mounted on the cover so as to be able to rotate and is arranged between the base and the cover, the plate being movable between a retracted position and a deployed position. The plate passes from the retracted position thereof to the deployed position thereof by a manipulation of the cover. The intermediate plate as well is movable in rotation between the deployed position and a release position in which the plate is led to a distance from the base so as to expose and/or make accessible the entire surface area of the base.”
For example, in United States publication number US20130104927A1 Temporary Hair Coloring Kit by inventor Regina Hurst published May 2, 2013 the abstract discloses, “A hair coloring apparatus includes a case having a base and a lid. The lid is pivotally coupled to a back wall of the base, the lid being movable between an open configuration providing access to an interior area and a closed configuration preventing access to the interior area. The apparatus includes a minor panel removably and pivotally coupled to the front wall of the base, the mirror panel movable between a storage configuration completely in the case interior area and a deployed configuration substantially displaced from the base interior area. A template member is situated in the base interior area that defines a plurality of recesses. A non-powder coloring substance and a powder coloring substance are situated in respective recesses. The apparatus includes first and second applicators, each one having a tip particularly configured to apply the powder and non-powder coloring substances, respectively.”
A magnetic cosmetics tray has a tray body. The tray body has a magnetic tray base defined by and circumscribed by a tray sidewall. The tray sidewall includes a sidewall upper and a sidewall lower. The tray sidewall also includes a sidewall shoulder defined at a junction between the sidewall upper and the sidewall lower. The sidewall shoulder is defined on the sidewall inside surface. The magnetic tray base has a magnetic layer. Cosmetic modules reconfigurably attach to the magnetic tray base. A lid has a mirror side and a stand side. The stand side includes a stand that pivots from a stowed position to a deployed position. The mirror side includes a mirror with a mirror edge. The mirror edge engages to the sidewall shoulder when the lid is engaged to the tray position.
The lid is formed with sidewalls and the mirror edge engages a mirror shoulder formed between a lid upper sidewall and a lid lower sidewall. The mirror is attached to the lid a plurality of lid posts. The plurality of lid posts extend from a lid hollow portion. An adhesive resin is disposed on the lid posts and retaining the mirror to the lid posts. The lid posts are at a same height as the mirror shoulder. The stowed position retains the stand within the stand notch. The deployed position extends the stand outside of the stand notch. The stand notch is formed as a channel with a rectangular shape.
Preferably, the cosmetics modules include a first module formed as a blush tray, a second module formed as a highlighter tray, a third module formed as a first cream bronze, a fourth module formed as a second cream bronze, a fifth module formed as an eyeshadow tray, and a sixth module formed as a lipstick tray. A clear tacky plastic film layer can cover and be laminated over the magnetic layer. The magnetic layer is adhesively bonded to the tray body. At least a portion of the sidewall upper is defined on the sidewall inside surface and configured to engage a pair of lid retainers formed as circular depressions on the lid.
A pair of grip depressions can be formed on a left lid sidewall and on a right lid sidewall. An arc shaped cutout can be formed on the tray body to expose a portion of the pair of grip depressions which are preferably oval shaped. The stand has a stand underside with a vertical ribs and horizontal stabilizing structural ribs.
The following call out list of elements can be a useful guide in referencing the element numbers of the drawings.
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The magnetic tray base 22 has a laminate construction with a substrate preferably integrally formed with the tray side wall 23. An adhesive layer fits over the substrate and a magnetic layer over lies the adhesive layer. A clear layer wraps over the magnetic layer. Then, a first module 41, a second module 42, a third module 43, a fourth module 44, a fifth module 45, and the sixth module 46 can magnetically attach to the magnetic tray base 22. The modules can be formed as module trays and movable and rearrangable because they have an iron-based underside that attaches to the magnetic tray base 22. A first module 41 can be a blush tray 41, a second module 42 can be a highlighter tray 42, a third module 43 can be a first cream bronze 43, a fourth module 44 can be a second cream bronze 44, a fifth module 45 can be an eyeshadow tray, and the sixth module 46 can be a lipstick tray.
A lid 30 fits over the tray 20 at the sidewall shoulder 26. The lid 30 has a lid side 32, and the lid side 32 includes a pair of lid retainers including a first lid retainer 33 and a second lid retainer 34. The pair of lid retainers can be formed as protrusions or depressions and can be configured to engage the sidewall inside surface 29 at the sidewall upper 24. At least a portion of the sidewall upper 24 is defined on the sidewall inside surface 29 and can be configured to engage the pair of lid retainers. The pair of lid retainers are preferably circular depressions.
The lid side 32 provides an area for a stand notch indent 35. The stand notch indent 35 can be a rounded depression and cutting into the rectangular stand notch 38 to allow finger access to the stand on a stand side which is opposite to a mirror side is one side of the lid 30. The stand side 39 has a stand hinge 37 with a mirror stand 36. The stand hinge 37 is formed between the pair of sidewall indents 27 and between the pair of grip depressions. The mirror stand 36 is accessed at the stand notch indent 35 of the stand notch 38. The tray bottom 47 is on the opposite side of the mirror side. The stand notch 38 forms a channel on the stand side 39.
The tray 20 and lid 30 are preferably plastic injection molded. The shoulder engagement edge 40 of the lid 31 engages the shoulder 26. The shoulder engagement edge 40 forms a rim that extends beyond the mirror edge 88 such that the mirror edge 88 is recessed within the shoulder engagement edge 40. The lid 30 is preferably hollow and formed with posts for retaining the mirror. The posts receive resin adhesive for bonding the mirror to the lid body.
A user can translate and slide the modules and arrange them for ergonomic or workflow efficiency. A user can place the modules where the user is accustomed to having the module. The modules can contain a variety of different cosmetics in different colors and shades. The modules can also be a blending block such as a foam layer mounted on a metal backing, or the modules can also be a small mirror. The modules may have a composite construction with a mirror, blending block and cosmetic material mounted on a ferrous base plate that retains to the magnetic layer. The modules may also contain printed graphic images such as color charts and other related tools and indicia.
A pair of grip depressions including a right grip depression 86 and a left grip depression 87 is oval in shape and formed on the lid side 32. The pair of grip depressions are accessible at the sidewall indent 27.
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The shoulder 26 thus faces the mirror shoulder 81. The mirror shoulder 81 retains and abuts the mirror while the shoulder 26 retains and abuts the lid to provide a nested lightweight construction. The tray has a cavity which retains the lid, and the lid has a cavity which retains the mirror. When engaged to the tray, the mirror faces the tray. The mirror is reversible because the pair of grip depressions are symmetrically deposed upon a midline of the lid. Also, the pair of lid retainers formed as protrusions or depressions also are symmetrically disposed to allow reversibility of the lid relative to the tray. The tray can stand on a sidewall either in a portrait or landscape configuration to provide a mirror for the user without using the tilting stand to provide a vertical reflective mirror surface for a user. The mirror is disposed at about the center line of gravity so that the mirror and tray system is weight balanced when the lid is reversed and inserted into the tray to provide a mirror only configuration.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63094710 | Oct 2020 | US |
