PAPER CONTAINER FOR COSMETIC PRODUCTS

Abstract

PAPER CONTAINER FOR COSMETIC PRODUCTS The invention relates to a paper container for cosmetic products (100) comprising a box (10) made of paper and including a lid (11), a base (13), a flexible folding element (12) connecting the lid (11) and the base (13), a support on an inner surface of the base (13), and at least one compartment on the top of the support, the compartment (17) having a first end element on a first side, a first opening on a second side, and at least one second opening on the top; and at least one storage element (30) movablely disposed within the compartment (17) and comprising at least one receptacle (32) corresponding to the at least one second opening (174), respectively, the receptacle (32) having a through hole (321) through a bottom thereof. Figure to be published with the abstract: Figure 1

Description

Title of the invention: PAPER CONTAINER FOR COSMETIC PRODUCTS FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The invention relates to containers for cosmetic products and more particularly to a container for cosmetic products made of paper.

[0002] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] In order to meet environmental protection, some manufacturers have changed the manufacturing material of cosmetic containers from plastic to paper. To close a base of the cosmetic container with its lid, magnetic parts are respectively placed at corresponding positions of the base and the lid. Due to the attraction of the magnetic parts, the lid is able to close the base. However, since the magnetic parts are glued to the base or even arranged in the base, it is difficult to remove the magnetic parts from the cosmetic container for recycling and even causes problems in sorting and classification.

[0004] Furthermore, the base has an insert containing a cosmetic product, and a through hole communicating with the insert is provided through the base. A person can insert a finger through the through hole to push the insert away from the base so as to replace the insert with a new one or recycle the insert. However, the appearance of the cosmetic product container is visually unattractive because the through hole is provided in the base.

[0005] Improvements are therefore still necessary. Summary of the invention

[0006] The invention therefore aims to provide a paper container for cosmetic products comprising a box made of paper and comprising a lid, a base, a flexible folding element connecting the lid and the base, a support arranged on an inner surface of the base, and at least one compartment arranged on an upper surface of the support, T at least one compartment having a space, a first end element on a first side, a first opening on a second side opposite the first end element, and at least one second opening on the top; at least one storage element movably arranged in the space of T at least one compartment and comprising at least one receptacle corresponding to T at least one second opening, respectively, T at least one receptacle having a through hole through a bottom thereof.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the invention, the paper container for cos products The metics further comprises a strap having a first half disposed between a front portion of the base and a front portion of the support, and a second half disposed on a front portion of the cover.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the invention, the paper container for cosmetic products further comprises a groove disposed in a front portion of the interior surface of the base, the groove being configured to receive the first half of the strap.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the invention, the paper container for cosmetic products further comprises two buttons disposed on an outer surface of the lid and an outer surface of the base, respectively, and a strap wrapped over the buttons.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the invention, the at least one storage element further comprises a tab on one side.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the invention, the at least one compartment further comprises two cavities arranged on the first end element and the first opening, respectively.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the invention, the paper container for cosmetic products further comprises at least one insert for containing a cosmetic product, the at least one insert being configured to be arranged in the at least one receptacle.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the invention, the paper container for cosmetic products further comprises a mirror and a storage arranged on an interior surface of the lid, the storage comprising a space for receiving the mirror, a second end member on a first side, a second opening on a second side opposite the second end member, and two recesses on the second end member and the second opening, respectively.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the invention, the paper container for cosmetic products further comprises a sheet of wrapping paper disposed on a periphery, an inner surface and a lower face of the at least one storage element.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the invention, the paper container for cosmetic products further comprises a sheet of paper disposed on an inner surface of the flexible folding element.

[0016] The invention has the following advantages and benefits compared to the conventional technique:

[0017] The storage element is movably arranged in the compartment space. It is easy to remove the storage element from the compartment to replace it with a new element. This is a quick replacement.

[0018] The mirror is arranged movably in the storage and is not fixed there to the using an adhesive, thus reducing environmental damage. A person can remove the mirror from the storage by using their finger to push a portion of the mirror exposed at the recess to recycle the mirror. In addition, the box is made of paper. Thus, the paper container for cosmetics is an environmentally friendly product and can be reused.

[0019] The person can remove the storage element from the compartment and use a finger to insert it through the through hole so as to push the insert away from the receptacle to replace the insert with a new one. It is thus possible to reuse the box and the storage element.

[0020] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the invention will be better understood upon reading the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Brief description of the drawings

[0021] [Fig-1] is a perspective view of a paper container for cosmetic products according to a first preferred embodiment of the invention, a cover being open;

[0022] [Fig.2] is another perspective view of the paper cosmetic container of the first preferred embodiment, with a storage member separated from the paper cosmetic container;

[0023] [Fig.3] is yet another perspective view of the paper product container cosmetics of the first preferred embodiment, the paper container for cosmetic products being closed;

[0024] [Fig.4] is an exploded view of the paper container for cosmetic products of the first preferred embodiment;

[0025] [Fig.5] is a view similar to [Fig.l] showing one of the inserts arranged in the paper container for cosmetic products;

[0026] [Fig.6] is a side view of the closed paper cosmetic container of the first preferred embodiment, showing a first half of a strap disposed between a front portion of the base and a front portion of a support;

[0027] [Fig.7] is a view similar to [Fig.6] showing the first half of the strap arranged in a groove;

[0028] [Fig.8] is a perspective view of a paper container for cosmetic products according to a second preferred embodiment of the invention, the cover being open

[0029] [Fig.9] is another perspective view of the paper container for cos products methods of the second preferred embodiment, a storage element being separate from the paper container for cosmetic products;

[0030] [Fig. 10] is an exploded view of the paper container for cosmetic products of the second preferred embodiment;

[0031] [Fig. 11] is a perspective view of a paper container for cosmetic products according to a third preferred embodiment of the invention, the paper container for cosmetic products being closed by winding a strap over buttons; and

[0032] [Fig. 12] is a side view of the paper cosmetic container of the third preferred embodiment showing the strap wrapped around the buttons. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0033] Referring to Figures 1-7, a paper container for cosmetic products 100 according to a first preferred embodiment of the invention comprises the following elements, as detailed below.

[0034] A box 10 is made of paper and includes a lid 11; a base 13; a flexible folding member (e.g., a hinge) 12 connecting the lid 11 and the base 13; a slot 14 disposed on an inner surface of the lid 11 having a second end member 141 on one side, a second opening 142 on the other side opposite the second end member 141, a space 143 in the slot 14, and two recesses 144 at intermediate portions of the second end member 141 and the second opening 142, respectively; a paper sheet 15 disposed on an inner surface of the flexible folding member 12 and configured to cover creases formed on an inner surface of the box 10 such that the box 10 can be visually aesthetic; a support 16 disposed on an inner surface of the base 13;and a plurality of compartments 17 on an upper surface of the support 16, the compartment 17 having a gap 173, a first end member (e.g., a closed end) 171 on one side, a first opening 172 on the other side opposite the first end member 171, and a plurality of second openings 174 on top. ;

[0035] A mirror 20 is movably disposed in the space 143 and includes a paper frame 21 disposed on a periphery and a bottom of the mirror 20 to prevent a person from being injured by the mirror 20 when pulling on the mirror 20.

[0036] A plurality of storage members 30 are made of paper, metal, or plastic. The storage member 30 is movably disposed in the space 173 and includes a tab 31 on one side, and a plurality of receptacles 32, each for receiving one of a plurality of inserts 50 containing a cosmetic product. The insert 50 is made of plastic, metal, or paper. As specifically shown in [Fig. 5], a through hole 321 is formed through a bottom of the receptacle 32.

[0037] For the storage element 30 made of paper, a sheet of wrapping paper 33 is provided on a periphery, an inner surface, and a bottom face, except for the through holes 321. The wrapping paper sheet 33 is used to absorb moisture in the air, since the storage member 30 may be soaked with liquid due to moisture absorption. Therefore, the storage member 30 is moisture-resistant. Otherwise, microorganisms may grow in the cosmetics contained therein.

[0038] A strap 40 comprises a first half 41 disposed between a front portion of the base 13 and a front portion of the support 16, and a second half 42 disposed on a front portion of the cover 11 such that the base 13 can be closed by the cover 11.

[0039] As specifically shown in [Fig.7], a groove 131 is provided in a front portion of the inner surface of the base 13 and configured to receive the first half 41 of the strap 40. The base 13 and the support 16 are completely secured together. This avoids compromising a proper securing position of the base 13 and the support 16. Thus, the securing of the base 13 and the support 16 is secure.

[0040] As specifically shown in Figures 4 and 5, a person can pull the tab 31 to remove the storage element 30 from the first opening 172 and insert a finger through the through hole 321 to push the insert 50 away from the receptacle 32 so as to replace the insert 50 with a new one. It is thus possible to reuse the box 10 and the storage element 30. It is also possible to recycle the insert 50.

[0041] To replace a cosmetic product contained in the insert 50 with a cosmetic product of a different color, the person can pull on the tab 31 to remove the storage element 30 from the first opening 172, because the storage element 30 is movably arranged in the space 173. This is a quick replacement.

[0042] The mirror 20 is movably arranged in the space 143 and is not fixed therein by means of an adhesive, thereby reducing damage to the environment. The person can remove the mirror 20 from the storage 14 by using his finger to push a portion of the mirror 20 exposed at the recess 144 in order to recycle the mirror 20. Furthermore, the box 10 is made of paper. The invention is therefore an environmentally friendly product and can be reused.

[0043] Referring to Figures 8 to 10, a paper container for cosmetic products 100 according to a second preferred embodiment of the invention is illustrated. The features of the second preferred embodiment are substantially the same as those of the first preferred embodiment, except for the following points: the tabs 31 of the storage members 30 are eliminated. Two cavities 175 are provided at intermediate portions of the first end member 171 and the first opening 172, respectively. The person may remove the storage element 30 from the first opening 172 by using his finger to push a portion of the storage element 30 exposed at the cavity 175 so as to replace the storage element 30 with a new one and further insert a finger through the through hole 321 to push the insert 50 away from the receptacle 32 so as to replace the insert 50 with a new one.

[0044] The first end member 171 is no longer a closed end as in the first preferred embodiment due to the presence of the cavity 175 at one end of the compartment 17. In other words, the first end member 171 is partially open. Advantageously, the storage member 30 cannot be removed from the compartment 17 through the first end member 171.

[0045] Referring to Figures 11 to 12, a paper container for cosmetic products 100 according to a third preferred embodiment of the invention is illustrated. The features of the third preferred embodiment are substantially the same as those of the first preferred embodiment, except for the following points: two buttons 60 are provided on an outer surface of the cover 11 and an outer surface of the base 13, respectively. A strap 40 is wound over the buttons 60 to secure the cover 11 and the base 13 together.

[0046] Although the invention has been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention may be implemented with modifications, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Claims

Claims

1. A paper container for cosmetic products (100), characterized by comprising: a box (10) made of paper and comprising a lid (11), a base (13), a flexible folding member (12) connecting the lid (11) and the base (13), a support (16) disposed on an inner surface of the base (13), and at least one compartment (17) disposed on an upper surface of the support (16), the at least one compartment (17) having a gap (173), a first end member (171) on a first side, a first opening (172) on a second side opposite the first end member (171), and at least one second opening (174) on the top;and at least one storage element (30) movably arranged in the space (173) of the at least one compartment (17) and comprising at least one receptacle (32) corresponding to the at least one second opening (174), respectively, the at least one receptacle (32) having a through hole (321) through a bottom thereof.;

2. Paper container for cosmetic products (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises a strap (40) comprising a first half (41) disposed between a front portion of the base (13) and a front portion of the support (16), and a second half (42) disposed on a front portion of the cover (11).

3. A paper container for cosmetic products (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that it further comprises a groove (131) disposed in a front portion of the inner surface of the base (13), the groove (131) being configured to receive the first half (41) of the strap (40).

4. A paper container for cosmetic products (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises two buttons (60) arranged on an outer surface of the cover (11) and an outer surface of the base (13), respectively, and a strap (40) wound on the buttons (60).

5. Paper container for cosmetic products (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one storage element (30) further comprises a tab (31) on one side.

6. Paper container for cosmetic products (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one compartment (17) further comprises two cavities (175) disposed on the first end member (171) and the first opening (172), respectively.

7. Paper container for cosmetic products (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises at least one insert (50) for containing a cosmetic product, the at least one insert (50) being configured to be arranged in the at least one receptacle (32).

8. A paper container for cosmetic products (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises a mirror (20); and a storage (14) disposed on an inner surface of the cover (11), the storage (14) comprising a space (143) for receiving the mirror (20), a second end member (141) on a first side, a second opening (142) on a second side opposite the second end member (141), and two recesses (144) on the second end member (141) and the second opening (142), respectively.

9. Paper container for cosmetic products (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises a sheet of wrapping paper (33) arranged on a periphery, an inner surface and a lower face of the at least one storage element (30).

10. A paper container for cosmetic products (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises a sheet of paper (15) disposed on an inner surface of the flexible folding element (12).

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