Portable Cosmetic Accessory With Pivoting Applicator Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cosmetic applicators are typically sold separately, making it cumbersome for users to carry multiple products, and available storage solutions are either too large or inconvenient for small bags.
Innovation Solution
A portable, compact, modular cosmetic accessory device with a housing and pivoting members that allows interchangeable storage and use of various cosmetic applicators and tools, featuring rotatable arms and snap-fit covers for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If cosmetic applicators are sold separately, then users can choose different applicators for different products, but it becomes cumbersome to carry multiple separate products
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple cosmetic applicators and tools into a single integrated case structure. The case houses multiple applicators including mascara wands, eyeliner applicators, and brushes, allowing users to carry all necessary cosmetic tools in one compact unit rather than multiple separate products.
Solution Approach 2:
The cosmetic case is designed as a multi-functional device that not only stores various applicators but also includes features for applying and removing makeup. The case can function as both a storage container and an application device, with applicators that can be interchanged and used for different cosmetic purposes.
2Ease of operation
If cosmetic storage organizer kits are made to fit small bags, then portability improves, but the available options are limited in size and functionality
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a nested structure where applicators are stored within compartments inside the case. The applicators can be inserted into and removed from the case, with some applicators featuring nested components such as retractable mechanisms or interchangeable parts that fit within the overall compact structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The case incorporates movable and adjustable components, including applicators that can be rotated, extended, or repositioned within the case. The pivoting members allow applicators to move between stored and operational positions, providing dynamic functionality within a compact form factor.
3Ease of operation
If multiple cosmetic applicators are stored in a compact case, then portability improves, but the mechanism for securing and accessing applicators becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The case is divided into separate compartments and sections for storing different types of applicators. Each applicator has its own designated space with simple retention mechanisms, such as elastic bands, friction fits, or snap-in places, allowing for easy access and organization without complex locking systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The case utilizes self-retaining mechanisms for the applicators, such as elastic retention bands, friction-fit holders, or spring-loaded clips that automatically secure applicators when inserted and release them when pulled. This eliminates the need for complex manual locking or unlatching mechanisms.
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AI summary
A portable, compact, lightweight, modular, and simple to use cosmetic accessory device that allows users to store and interchange various types of cosmetic applicators and make-up tools on the same device. The portable cosmetic accessory can include a housing having a first end and a second end, a first cover secured to the first end of the housing and a second cover secured to the second end of the housing, and a first pivoting member and a second pivoting member disposed within the housing. In addition, the portable cosmetic accessory can include a first cosmetic applicator and a second cosmetic applicator, wherein the first cosmetic applicator is secured to the first pivoting member and the second cosmetic applicator is secured to the second pivoting member.