Cosmetic container

Abstract

A cosmetic container which provides structural stability, and / or shock absorbing properties, and / or rigidity to the container is provided. The cosmetic container comprises a cavity on the upper side of the container for containing the cosmetic material; a continuous frame running through the sides of the container and a base portion optionally comprising at least one magnet or magnetic material. The present invention also relates to a protective continuous frames which for housing at least one cosmetic container. The frame may optionally comprise at least one magnet or magnetic materials which can removably attach the container to a magnetic surface or a magnet respectively.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority benefits of provisional application 60 / 926,878 filed Apr. 30, 2007, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein in their entirety.FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH [0002]Not ApplicableSEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM [0003]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONField of Invention[0004]The invention relates to an improved cosmetic container which provides for holding, storage and use of various kinds of cosmetic products such as pressed powders, gloss, etc.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONPrior Art[0005]Cosmetic pans or inserts are typically filled with a product by a machine, and then glued into a cosmetic case. Alternatively, the cosmetic product can be placed directly into the cosmetic case (without the use of a pan). The cosmetic case usually has a bottom and a lid, and often time comprises a mirror. Cosmetic powder make-up, such as, for example, blush, is often provided to consumers in a ‘pressed powder’ fo...

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Problems solved by technology

A powder product formulated to release cosmetic readily may be relatively fragile and may crumble with relative ease if not properly supported.

Consequently, the cosmetics materials which do not suit a particular user's needs or taste would be inevitably wasted.

This, of course, is costly to the consumer since the unused and wasted cosmetics are purchased together with desired cosmetics.

However, refill cosmetic cases typically only accept refill pans or inserts of the same brand.

The netted refill containers also prevent the quality of the cosmetic material from changing.

However, the cosmetic pan independent of its case i.e. without the case is not adequately protected.

Typical cosmetic pans are constructed of thin metal or plastic, which, without the protection of its case, can easily be deformed, shocked, and / or impacted, causing damage and / or breakage to the cosmetic product.

However, when refill pans are not used with their refill cases i.e. a case, compact, holder and / or display that was not designed specifically for accepting that geometry and / or shaped refill pan, the pan often times is not adequately protected.

Refill pans used independent of their intended cases can suffer damage.

Excess space surrounding the pan (inside the case and between pans) can result in damage to the cosmetic product and / or cosmetic refill pan upon movement and / or shock because the refill pan can hit the side of the case, and / or another pan, and / or the dividers / separators / inserts that may be inside the case.

Refill pans of different geometries placed adjacent to each other can cause uneven pressures to the refill pans upon movement and / or shock potentially resulting in damage to the cosmetic product and / or cosmetic refill pan.

Damage of refill pans can cause wastage of the cosmetic material.

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