TOOL FOR HOUSING ITEMS THEREIN THAT CAN BE SWITCHED BETWEEN A CLOSED CONFIGURATION PROVIDING ORGANIZATION AND CONSOLIDATION AND AN OPEN CONFIGURATION PROVIDING ACCESS

Abstract

A tool for holding and organizing items including makeup, cosmetics, and applicators therefor. The tool includes first and second frame member separated by first and second axis. Compartments are configured to receive the items and are mounted to and configured to rotate with respect to first and second axis. The compartments are configured to move between a closed position where the item is substantially parallel to first and second frame members and an open position where item extends away from first and second frame members. A lid pivotally connected to tool and configured to pivot between a closed configuration where the lid extends across first and second frame members to an open configuration where lid extends substantially upward from tool. A bottom mounted to a bottom of first and second frame member to cover a bottom of tool. Lid and/or bottom configured to secure an item to inner side thereof.

Description

BACKGROUND

Makeup and cosmetic items and accessories differ vastly in size and shape, making them difficult to travel with and store. Moreover, most users desire versatility in being prepared with different types of makeup, cosmetics, applicators, and associated complementary products. As such, a true makeup and cosmetics kit is not easy to transport without sacrificing a large amount of space in a personal bag or purse, or having to carry a separate case to fit everything.

In addition, makeup and cosmetics products and accessories are difficult to organize in bags, purses, or carrying cases. Most bags and purses will not have the sufficient capacity or adequate compartments to cohesively organize makeup items, and are not likely to be able to fit all of the items a user may wish to carry without sacrificing organization completely. On the other hand, most carrying cases constitute formless pouches or contain standardized compartments that do not provide a specific place for each item, nor facilitate the locating of any particular item by a user speedily. Accordingly, makeup and cosmetics essentials become scattered in uniform-less containers, making such items difficult and slow to access and use, especially on the go.

What is needed is a makeup and cosmetics storage, organization, and transport solution that avoids the burdens of carrying separate makeup and cosmetics cases, and facilitates ease and speed of access to desired items, as well as allows for versatility and portability in a makeup and cosmetics kit for travel.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIGS. 1A-D illustrate perspective views of an example tool for holding makeup, cosmetics, and/or applicators therefor, according to one embodiment;

FIGS. 2A-B illustrate a perspective top view and a top view of the example tool in a closed configuration, according to one embodiment;

FIGS. 3A-B illustrate a perspective bottom view and a bottom view of the example tool without a bottom, according to one embodiment;

FIG. 3C illustrates a bottom view of the example tool with a bottom, according to one embodiment;

FIG. 4 illustrates a top view of an inside of an example bottom of the example tool, according to one embodiment;

FIGS. 5A-B illustrate back views of the example tool with and without a bottom, according to different embodiments;

FIGS. 6A-B illustrate side views of the example tool with and without a bottom, according to different embodiments; and

FIG. 7 illustrates an exploded view of the example tool, according to one embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

A tool for holding makeup, cosmetics, and applicators therefor is depicted and described herein. The tool is capable of holding a plurality of items in either a closed or an open configuration. When in a closed configuration, the items housed therein may be located in close proximity to one another (e.g., side by side) so the tool has a compact form. When a user desires to access one or more items, the tool may enable one or more items to moved away from the other items (e.g., rotated outward) so they may be accessed by the user. The tool may include a plurality of compartments for housing the items. The compartments may be located on one or more pivot points to enable the compartments to be moved between a closed and an open configuration.

FIGS. 1A-D illustrate perspective views of an example tool 100 for holding makeup, cosmetics, and/or applicators therefor. The tool 100 may include frame members 110, 120 running along a first and second side thereof (e.g., front and back). The frame members 110, 120 may be connected to each other, a defined distance apart from each other, at each side thereof by a first and second axis 130, 140 (e.g., left and right). Each axis 130, 140 may include one or more rotatable compartments (2 illustrated on each axis) 150, 160, 170, 180 connected thereto. The tool 100 may be configured to be opened and closed by rotating the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 around an associated one of the axes 130, 140. The tool 100 may be closed when the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 are in the same plane (e.g., parallel to) as the frame members 110, 120 (see FIG. 1A). The tool 100 may be opened when one or more of the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 are not in the same plane (e.g., are not parallel to, extend up from, are perpendicular to) as the frame members 110, 120. FIG. 1B illustrates an embodiment in which the compartments 150, 160 are rotated upward to be substantially perpendicular to the right axis 130 so as to be in an open configuration. FIGS. 1C-D illustrate an embodiment in which all of the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 are in an open configuration (e.g., greater than 90 degrees to appropriate axis 130, 140).

The frame members 110, 120 may be made out of various materials including, but not limited to, plastic, metal, wood and composites. The dimensions (e.g., length, width, height) of the frame members 110, 120 may vary depending on the number and type of items to be stored within the tool 100. As illustrated, the frame members 110, 120 have a curved profile on the ends and a flat profile in the center. The flat profile in the center may be for holding the tool 100. The frame members 110, 120 are in no manner intended to be limited to the illustrated profile. Rather, the frame members 110, 120 may have any number of profiles without departing from the current scope.

As illustrated, the frame members 110, 120 may be substantially straight and may run parallel to each other but are not intended to be limited thereto. The frame members 110, 120 may be shaped (e.g., curved) and/or the frame members 110, 120 may be angled with respect to one another (e.g., one side of frame members 110, 120 being closer than other) without departing from the current scope. As would be obvious to one of skill in the art, if the frame members 110, 120 were angled with respect to one another, the length of the axis 130 would be different than the length of the axis 140.

According to one embodiment, the first and the second axis 130, 140 may be a screw, rod, bolt or any other kind of cylindrical member the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 may be mounted to and may rotate around. The compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 may have holes (not illustrated in FIGS. 1A-D) formed therein that the axis 130, 140 traverse therethrough and enable rotating therearound. The frame members 110, 120 may also have holes (not separately identified in FIGS. 1A-D) formed therein and the axis 130, 140 may traverse therethrough. The axis 130, 140 may be secured therein using, for example, a nut, pin or the like (not separately identified in FIGS. 1A-D).

The axes 130, 140 may be made of metal or any other material that is configured to hold its form and dimensions. The dimensions (e.g., length, width) of the axes 130, 140 may vary depending on the number and type of items to be stored in the tool 100. As illustrated, the axes 130, 140 may be straight pieces and run parallel to each other. However, the axes 130, 140 may be shaped (e.g., curved) and/or the axes 130, 140 may be angled with respect to one another (e.g., one side of axes 130, 140 being closer than other) without departing from the current scope. As would be obvious to one of skill in the art, if the axes 130, 140 were angled with respect to one another, the length of the frame member 110 would be different than the length of the frame member 120.

The compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 may be configured with a hole (not illustrated in FIGS. 1A-D) in a base (not separately identified in FIGS. 1A-D) thereof so as to be able to be secured on the axis 130, 140 and to rotate therearound. The compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 may be configured to rotate around the appropriate axis 130, 140 independently or in tandem with one another. The compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 may be configured to rotate around the appropriate axis 130, 140 in either direction or in a single direction (e.g., upward or downward). The compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 may be configured so they are capable of rotating 360 degrees around the appropriate axis 130, 140 or may be configured so they are capable of rotating less than that (e.g., 90 degrees, 180 degrees). Each of the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 may be configured to have the same maximum rotation, each of the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 may be configured to have the same maximum rotation for the appropriate axis 130, 140 which may be different than the other axis 130, 140 or the maximum rotation of each of the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 may be different.

The compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 may have an outward facing opening (not separately identified in FIGS. 1A-D) extending from the base that enables items 155, 165, 175, 185 to be received therein. According to one embodiment, the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 are organized so that the compartments 150, 160 on the axis 130 and the compartments 170, 180 on the axis 140 do not align with one another. This embodiment enables items 155, 165, 175, 185 secured in the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 to extend substantially an entire length of the tool 100 (as illustrated items 155, 175, 185 extend substantially the entire length of the tool 100 while item 165 extends over half way).

As illustrated, the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 are organized so that they alternate between the compartments 150, 160 on the axis 130 and the compartments 170, 180 on the axis 140 (the compartment 170 is between the compartments 150, 160 and the compartment 160 is between the compartments 170, 180). As such, the compartments 150, 160 on the axis 130 do not abut one another and the compartments 170, 180 on the axis 140 do not abut one another. The axis 130, 140 may include spacers to adequately define the spacing between, and the location of, the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180. As illustrated, a spacer 156 is located between the compartments 150, 160, a spacer 166 is located between the compartment 160 and the frame member 120, a spacer 176 is located between the compartment 170 and the frame member 110 and a spacer 186 is located between the compartments 170, 180.

The spacers 156, 166, 176, 186 may simply be a base having a hole formed therein that enables the axis 130, 140 to traverse therethrough. According to one embodiment, the spacers 156, 166, 176, 186 may be part of appropriate compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 where the base is longer than the outward facing opening that extends therefrom to receive the items 155, 165, 175, 185. The location, size, number and configuration of the spacers 156, 166, 176, 186 is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. Rather the location, size, configuration and number of the spacers 156, 166, 176, 186 may depend on the configuration of the tool 100 and accordingly may vary without departing from the current scope.

The tool 100 is not limited to the illustrated configuration for providing non-aligned compartments. For example, the compartments in the front of the tool could face one direction and the compartments in the back of the tool could face the other direction without departing from the current scope. Furthermore, the tool 100 is not limited to an embodiment in which the compartments on the axis 130 do not align with the compartments on the axis 140. The tool 100 could include at least some compartments that are aligned with one another and therefore could only hold shorter items without departing from the current scope.

As illustrated, each of the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 are circular and each is holding an item 155, 165, 175, 185 having a circular base. However, the tool 100 is not limited to circular compartments and is not limited to receiving items 155, 165, 175, 185 having circular bases. Rather, one or more of the compartments could be different shapes without departing from the current scope. The shape of the compartments may be based on the types of items that it is configured to hold. Alternatively, the items may be designed to fit within the compartments. Each of the compartments may have the same dimensions and size or the compartments may vary in dimensions and/or size, both absolute and relative to one another. The sizes of the compartments may be based on the types of items that it is configured to hold. Alternatively, the items may be designed to fit within the compartments.

The compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 may be configured as to be able to expand to receive the items 155, 165, 175, 185 and then retract so as to hold the items 155, 165, 175, 185 therein. As illustrated, the expansion/retraction of the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 may be accomplished by having slits 152, 162, 172, 182 formed along the sides of the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180. While not easily visible the slits 152, 162, 172, 182 may be located on opposite sides of the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 (e.g., front and back). The slits 152, 162, 172, 182 may enable the sides of the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 to expand (e.g., move away from one another) when an item is inserted therein and then hold the item therein. When the item is pulled out the slits 152, 162, 172, 182 may also enable the sides to expand. The slits 152, 162, 172, 182 are not limited in number, location and/or configuration to those illustrated. Rather, the number, location and configuration of the slits 152, 162, 172, 182 could vary without departing from the current scope. The compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 may be formed with the slits 152, 162, 172, 182. Alternatively, the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 may be formed and then the slits 152, 162, 172, 182 may be formed therein.

The manner in which the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 are configured to expand/contract is not limited to the illustrated configuration. Rather, the compartments may be configured in various different manners that enable for expansion/contraction. For example, the compartments may be made of flexible material, may have shaped/tapered sides, or the compartments may be made of multiple pieces adjustably connected to one another.

According to one embodiment, the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 may have some means for securing items therein in place of, or in addition to, the ability to expand/contract. For example, the compartments may include magnets, Velcro®, tape, sticky material or other adhesive means for assisting in securing the items (e.g., makeup, cosmetics, applicators) therein. The items may include a magnet, Velcro®, tape, sticky material or other adhesive means in addition to or in place of the securing means in the compartments.

The compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 may be made out of various materials including, but not limited to, plastic, metal, wood and composites. The exact size, location, number and configuration of the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 may vary without departing from the current scope.

According to one embodiment, the tool 100 may include a lid 190. The lid 190 may be pivotally connected to an upper edge one of the frame members 110, 120 (illustrated as being pivotally connected to frame member 120). The lid 190 may be capable of pivoting between an open configuration (illustrated in FIGS. 1A-D) where the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 and the items 155, 165, 175, 185 secured therein are accessible and a closed configuration (illustrated in FIGS. 2A-B) where the lid 190 covers the tool 100 (extends from the frame member 120 to the frame member 110) and the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 are not accessible from the top of the tool 100. The lid 190 may be capable of pivoting so as to be substantially perpendicular to the frame member 120 and possibly pivot further than that point. The configuration of the lid 190 may provide a maximum pivot point. The type of pivot point and the range of pivoting is in no way intended to be limited to any specific embodiment.

According to one embodiment, the lid 190 may be configured to receive a mirror 195 on an inner side thereof. The mirror 195 would enable a user to look at themselves when the lid 190 was in an open configuration. The user could use the mirror 195 to help them apply the items 155, 165, 175, 185 secured in the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 and/or other items that they may have. The mirror 195 may be secured to the inner side with, for example, Velcro®, tape, sticky material, or other adhesive means. According to one embodiment, the lid 190 may include clips, tabs or the like to secure the mirror 195 in addition to, or in place of, an adhesive means such as those noted.

The lid 190 may be made out of various materials including, but not limited to, plastic, metal, wood and composites. The dimensions (e.g., length, width, height) of the lid 190 may vary depending on size of the tool 100. As illustrated, the lid 190 has a rectangular shape but is in no way intended to be limited thereto.

According to one embodiment, the tool 100 may include a bottom 200. The bottom 200 may be connected to a lower edge of the frame members 110, 120. The bottom 200 may be configured to seal the bottom of the tool 100 so that the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 and the items 155, 165, 175, 185 secured therein are not accessible from below. The bottom 200 may also prevent other things from inadvertently getting caught in the tool 100. The bottom 200 may be substantially permanently connected to the lower edge of the frame members 110, 120 using, for example, screws, rivets, glue, adhesive, welding or the like. Alternatively, the bottom 200 may be removably connected to the frame members 110, 120 using for example, connectors, clips, sockets or the like. According to one embodiment, the bottom 200 may be pivotally connected to one of the frame members 110, 120 in a similar fashion to the lid 190.

According to one embodiment, the bottom 200 may be configured so that an inner surface thereof may receive one or more items (not illustrated in FIGS. 1A-D). These items would be secured inside the tool 100 when the lid 190 was closed and would be accessible to a user when the lid 190 was open (and likely at least one of the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 would also need to be rotated to an open/upward position). For example, the bottom 200 may be configured to have an eye shadow pallet secured thereto. The item(s) may be secured to the inner side with, for example, Velcro®, tape, sticky material, or other adhesive means. According to one embodiment, the bottom 200 may include clips, tabs or the like to secure the item(s) in addition to, or in place of, an adhesive means such as those noted.

FIGS. 2A-B illustrate a perspective top view and a top view of the example tool 100 for holding makeup, cosmetics, and/or applicators therefor in a closed configuration. In the closed configuration, a user cannot access the compartments located therewithin or the items stored therein. The lid 190 may be pivotally connected to the frame member 120. As illustrated, the frame member 120 may include connectors 192 formed on each end thereof and the lid 190 may have a back portion 194 that extends past the rest of the lid 190 and is capable of being received within the connectors 192. The type of pivot point is in no way intended to be limited to any specific embodiment. The lid 190 may substantially cover the top of the tool 100 from frame member 110 to frame member 120 and from axis 130 to axis 140. As illustrated, the lid 190 may have some type of branding (e.g., Miss Swiss) provided on an upper surface thereof. The branding may be provided in various manners, included etched therein, painted thereon, secured thereto and/or mounted thereto. The lid 190 is in no way intended to require branding.

FIGS. 3A-B illustrate a perspective bottom view and a bottom view of the example tool 100 without a bottom 200. The openings 154, 164, 174, 184 that are outward facing from the base of the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 and the spacers 156, 166, 176, 186 located between the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 are visible and identified in these views. As illustrated best in FIG. 3B, the compartments 150, 160 alternate with the compartments 170, 180 such that the opening 154 substantially aligns with the spacer 176, the opening 174 substantially aligns with the spacer 156, the opening 164 substantially aligns with the spacer 186 and the opening 184 substantially aligns with the spacer 166. According to one embodiment, the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 include the openings 154, 164, 174, 184 extending outward from the base and the spacers 156, 166, 176, 186 extending to the side of the base.

FIG. 3C illustrates a bottom view of the example tool 100 with a bottom 200. As noted above the bottom 200 may be substantially permanently connected to the lower edge of the frame members 110, 120 or may be removably connected to the frame members 110, 120. As illustrated, the bottom 200 may substantially cover the bottom of the tool 100 from frame member 110 to frame member 120 and from axis 130 to axis 140. The manner in which the bottom 200 is secured to the tool 100 is in no way intended to be limited to any specific embodiment. When the bottom 200 is secured to the tool 100, a user may not access the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 or the items 155, 165, 175, 185 secured therein from the bottom of the tool 100.

FIG. 4 illustrates a top view of an inside of an example bottom 200 of the example tool 100. The bottom 200 may include a center portion 210 capable of receiving an item. The center portion 210 may be indented so that the item may fit therewithin and the indent may assist in securing the item thereto. The item to be received may be, for example, an eye shadow pallet. The item may be secured within the center portion 210 using a securing means, such as, Velcro®, tape, glue or the like. The bottom 200 may also include one or more connector means 220 to secure the bottom 200 to the frame members 110, 120. The connector means 220 may be, for example, connectors, clips, sockets or the like that enable the bottom 200 to be secured to the frame members 110, 120. The connection means 220 is illustrated as four separate components being located in each corner but is in no way intended to be limited thereto. Rather, any number, location and configuration of connection means 220 could be utilized without departing from the current scope. For example, a connection means could extend along substantially an entire upper edge and substantially an entire lower edge so that the bottom was secured to the frame members 110, 120 substantially along both edges.

FIGS. 5A-B illustrate back views of the example tool 100 with (5A) and without (5B) a bottom 200. The lid 190 may be capable of pivoting open and the pivoting may be provided by the frame member 120 including connectors 192 formed on an upper edge thereof (left as illustrated) at each end thereof and the lid 190 having a back portion 194 that extends past the rest of the lid 190 and is capable of being received within the connectors 192. The type of pivot point is in no way intended to be limited to the illustrated embodiment of any specific embodiment. The bottom 200 may be secured to lower edge (right as illustrated) of the frame members (only 120 visible). The manner in which the bottom 200 is secured is in no way intended to be limited to the illustrated embodiment of any specific embodiment.

FIGS. 6A-B illustrate side views of the example tool 100 with (6B) and without (6A) a bottom 200. The lid 190 is pivotally connected to the frame member 120 via the connectors 192. FIG. 6A is a side view looking at the axis 140 from external to the tool 100 so the base portion of the compartments 170, 180 and the spacers 176, 186 are visible. As a bottom is not included it would be possible for the compartments 170, 180 to rotate downward (to the right as illustrated) so that the items 175, 185 contained therein could be accessed. If the compartments 170, 180 were rotated outward the portion extending from the base would be visible to the right of the base of the compartments 170, 180 currently visible.

FIG. 6B is a side view looking at axis 130 from internal to the tool 100 so the opening 154, 164 of the compartments 150, 160 and the spacers 156, 166 are visible. As illustrated, the opening 164 is larger than the opening 154 but is in no way limited thereby. The bottom 200 may include connectors 220 that extend from the bottom 200 and are secured to a lower edge of the frame members 110, 120. The use of the connectors 220 engaging with the frame members 110, 120 may enable the bottom 200 to be removed from the tool 100. The bottom 200 may include a center section 220 for receiving items. The center section 220 may be indented or may have walls 230 formed therearound for assisting in securing items therein.

FIG. 7 illustrates an exploded view of the example tool 100. The exploded view illustrates how the various components are put together. The axis 130 is a screw that is inserted from the front of the tool 100 and traverses the frame member 110, the compartments 150, 160, and the frame member 120 and is secured therein with a not 132. The axis 140 is a screw that is inserted from the back of the tool 100 and traverses the frame member 120, the compartments 180, 170, and the frame member 110 and is secured therein with a not 142. As illustrated, the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 include the openings 154, 164, 174, 184 and the spacers 156, 166, 176, 186.

To have the components mounted on the axis 130, 140 fit together smoothly tabs may be included on some pieces that fit in holes on other components. As illustrated, the frame member 110 includes a tab 118 formed on a backside thereof in alignment with a hole formed therein that the axis 130 traverses through and the frame member 120 includes a tab 128 formed on a backside thereof in alignment with a hole formed therein that the axis 140 traverses through. The tab 118 is configured to be received in a hole (no separately identified) formed in the compartment 150 and the tab 128 is configured to be received in a hole (no separately identified) formed in the compartment 180. The compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 may includes tabs 158, 168, 178, 188 formed at an end of the spacers 156, 166, 176, 186 that are to be received in holes (no separately identified) in appropriate compartments 160, 170, 180 or frame members 110, 120. The alignment and configuration of the tabs 118, 128, 158, 168, 178, 188 is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. In fact, tabs and holes are not the only manner of connecting various components. According to one embodiment, the compartments and spacing therebetween on each axis 130, 140 may be a single component.

The lid 190 may be pivotally connected to the frame member 120 by placing the back portion 194 within the connectors 192. The bottom 200 may be secured to a lower edge of the frame members 110, 120 with the connectors 220.

The tool is not limited to the absolute or relative dimensions, scale, or types of constituent materials described herein or depicted in the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, scale, materials, and other descriptive choices made in the description and the accompanying drawings are merely descriptive and do not serve to limit the apparatus to those choices. Furthermore, the tool is in no way intended to be limited to the specific embodiments described above. Rather, various different embodiments could fall within the intended scope of the invention.

For example, according to one embodiment, one or more of the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 may be configured to include a tab (not illustrated) along, for example, a base thereof to provide an additional surface upon which pressure can be exerted to assist in rotating the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 around the axes 130, 140 (opening or closing the tool 100). The tabs may have the same style and configuration for each of the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 or the style and/or configurations may be different.

According to one embodiment, one or more of the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 may be spring loaded with respect to the appropriate axis 130, 140 to assist in rotating the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 (e.g., opening and/or closing the tool 100).

The various embodiments illustrated in the figures included frame members 110, 120 separating the axes 130, 140 and compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 located on each axis 130, 140. However, the invention is in no way intended to be limited thereby. Rather, the invention could include all the compartments 150, 160, 170, 180 on only a single axis 130, 140. According to one embodiment, the tool could include only a single axis. The single axis could be located on either side of the tool or could be located in the center of the tool. The compartments could extend from only one side of the single axis or could extend from both sides.

Although the invention has been illustrated by reference to specific embodiments, it will be apparent that the invention is not limited thereto as various changes and modifications may be made thereto without departing from the scope. Reference to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure or characteristic described therein is included in at least one embodiment. Thus, the appearances of the phrase “in one embodiment” or “in an embodiment” appearing in various places throughout the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment.

The various embodiments are intended to be protected broadly within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A tool for holding and organizing items including makeup, cosmetics, and applicators therefor, the tool comprising a first and a second frame member;at least one axis located between and connected to the first frame member and the second frame member; anda plurality of compartments mounted to and configured to rotate with respect to the at least one axis, wherein the plurality of compartments are configured to receive the items, wherein the plurality of compartments are configured to move between a closed position and an open position, wherein the closed position is when the item received in the compartment is substantially parallel to the first frame member and the second frame member so that the item is difficult to access, and wherein the open position is when the item received therein extends away from the first frame member and the second frame member so that the item is readily accessible.

2. The tool of claim 1, wherein at least a subset of the plurality of compartments are configured to expand to receive the items.

3. The tool of claim 2, wherein the at least a subset of the plurality of compartments include one or more slits formed therein to enable expansion.

4. The tool of claim 1, further comprising a lid pivotally connected to the second frame member, wherein the lid is configured to pivot between a closed configuration where the lid extends from the second frame member to the first frame member and an open configuration where the extends from the second frame member away from the first frame member.

5. The tool of claim 4, wherein the plurality of compartments are not accessible from a top side of the tool when the lid is in the closed configuration.

6. The tool of claim 4, wherein the lid is configured to receive a mirror on an inner surface thereof, wherein the mirror can be utilized by a user of the tool when the lid is in the open configuration.

7. The tool of claim 1, further comprising a bottom mounted to a bottom of the first frame member and the second frame member to cover a bottom of the tool.

8. The tool of claim 7, wherein the bottom is configured to receive an item on an inner surface thereof, wherein the item may be accessible to a user when at least some subset of the plurality of compartments are in an open position.

9. The tool of claim 1, wherein at least a subset of the plurality of compartments includes a securing means within an internal cavity for securing the items therein.

10. A tool for holding and organizing items including makeup, cosmetics, and applicators therefor, the tool comprising a first frame member;a second frame member;a first axis located between and connected to a first side of the first frame member and the second frame member;a second axis located between and connected to a second side of the first frame member and the second frame member;a first plurality of compartments mounted to and configured to rotate with respect to the first axis; anda second plurality of compartments mounted to and configured to rotate with respect to the second axis, wherein the first and the second plurality of compartments are configured to receive the items, wherein the first and the second plurality of compartments are configured to move between a closed position and an open position, wherein the closed position is when the item received in the compartment is substantially parallel to the first frame member and the second frame member so that the item is difficult to access, and wherein the open position is when the item received therein extends away from the first frame member and the second frame member so that the item is readily accessible.

11. The tool of claim 10, wherein at least some subset of the first and the second plurality of compartments are configured to expand to receive the items.

12. The tool of claim 11, wherein the at least some subset of the first and the second plurality of compartments include one or more slits formed therein to enable expansion.

13. The tool of claim 10, further comprising a lid pivotally connected to the second frame member, wherein the lid is configured to pivot between a closed configuration where the lid extends from the second frame member to the first frame member and an open configuration where the lid extends from the second frame member away from the first frame member.

14. The tool of claim 13, wherein the plurality of compartments are not accessible from a top side of the tool when the lid is in the closed configuration.

15. The tool of claim 13, wherein the lid is configured to receive a mirror on an inner surface thereof, wherein the mirror can be utilized by a user of the tool when the lid is in the open configuration.

16. The tool of claim 10, further comprising a bottom mounted to a bottom of the first frame member and the second frame member to cover a bottom of the tool.

17. The tool of claim 16, wherein the bottom is configured to receive an item on an inner surface thereof, wherein the item may be accessible to a user when at least some subset of the plurality of compartments are in an open position.

18. The tool of claim 10, wherein at least a subset of the first plurality of compartments do not align with at least a subset of the second plurality of compartments.

19. A tool for holding and organizing items including makeup, cosmetics, and applicators therefor, the tool comprising a first frame member;a second frame member;a first axis located between and connected to a first side of the first frame member and the second frame member;a second axis located between and connected to a second side of the first frame member and the second frame member;a first plurality of compartments mounted to and configured to rotate with respect to the first axis from a closed position substantially facing the second axis to an open position extending substantially upward from the first axis, wherein the first plurality of compartments are configured to receive the items;a second plurality of compartments mounted to and configured to rotate with respect to the second axis from a closed position substantially facing the first axis to an open position extending substantially upward from the second axis, wherein the second plurality of compartments are configured to receive the items;a lid pivotally connected to the second frame member, wherein the lid is configured to pivot between a closed configuration where the lid extends from the second frame member to the first frame member and an open configuration where the lid extends substantially upward from the second frame member; anda bottom mounted to a bottom of the first frame member and the second frame member to cover a bottom of the tool.

20. The tool of claim 19, wherein the lid is configured to receive an item on an inner surface thereof, wherein the item can be accessed by a user of the tool when the lid is in the open configuration; andthe bottom is configured to receive an item on an inner surface thereof, wherein the item can be accessed by the user when at least some subset of the plurality of compartments are in an open position.