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[0001] 1. Field of Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to the field of cases or containers used on a daily basis for carrying and/or storing cosmetics and protecting the contents therein.
[0003] 2. Description of Prior Art
[0004] In this ever-increasing, mobile society, there is a need to have portable containers to carry and shield from the elements basic beauty aids used daily. While containers or cases for carrying and storing cosmetics have been known for many years in the prior art, such inventions do not address the problems associated with transporting and protecting beauty aids from the extremes of temperatures which result in the ineffectiveness and destruction of such cosmetics.
[0005] Cosmetics are meant to be stored and applied at room temperature. The containers from which cosmetics are typically transported outside the home, i.e., handbags of various materials such as leather, vinyl and plastic and cosmetic cases made of plastic, metal and the like, do not contain any insulating material to protect the beauty aids from melting or freezing in extremes of hot and cold temperatures.
[0006] While insulated containers used for storing, shipping and transporting items such as food have been around for many years, those containers are usually made of hard plastic and Styrofoam, which are inflexible and aesthetically not pleasing to the eye. Moreover, most insulated containers are bulky and large, hindering those containers' ability to be transported and stored.
[0007] In view of the foregoing, there is a need for an apparatus that overcomes the deficiencies of the prior art in the transportation, storage and preservation of cosmetics used outside the home.
[0008] The present invention allows for a cosmetic case which is portable, lightweight and insulated to guard the beauty aids carried therein from melting and/or freezing due to temperature extremes.
[0009] More specifically, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the insulated cosmetic case comprises one or more chambers coupled together by sewing, double-stitching, adhesively, or the like. At least one chamber is insulated against temperature variations with temperature-resistant, insulating material within all its interior walls for storing and transporting cosmetics that are both non-temperature and temperature-sensitive. The chamber may be also used for securing and transporting money, keys or other personal belongings. A closer such as a zipper or the like provides the means to completely close said chamber, forming a seal firmly securing and protecting items stored therein from the outside environment.
[0010] Another alternative embodiment of the present invention is a cosmetic case comprising two or more chambers coupled together by sewing, double-stitching, adhesively, or the like, with at least one chamber being insulated against temperature variations with temperature-resistant, insulating material within all of its interior walls for storing and transporting cosmetics that are both non-temperature and temperature-sensitive.
[0011] Furthermore, according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention, one of the chambers contains a mirror within its walls, to allow one to view oneself while applying cosmetics.
[0012] Another alternative embodiment of the present invention contains within one chamber a semi-flexible, band structure fastened to one of the walls of that chamber to provide for the secure placement and storage of cosmetic application instruments, such as brushes, or the like.
[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the cosmetic application instruments, which are placed in said chamber, may be prevented from contacting directly with the mirror contained within the chamber during its completely closed state by a impermeable structure, fastened on at least one side to the wall of said chamber.
[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the insulated cosmetic case is of a form, shape and size to be transported and stored in a typical ladies' handbag or concealed in the pocket of one's coat or pants. Other forms, shapes and sizes, however, of the present invention may be used without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
[0015] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate by way of example and not limitation, the present invention, and together with the preceding general description and the following detailed description, explain the principles of the invention.
[0016] In the drawings:
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[0019] Embodiments consistent with the present invention address the need for a cosmetic case which is portable, lightweight and insulated to protect the temperature-sensitive beauty aids carried therein from destruction due to temperature extremes, especially melting. An insulated cosmetic case (
[0020] Referring to FIGS.
[0021] In an embodiment of the present invention, the insulated cosmetic case (
[0022] Although the present invention is described as having at last two internal chambers (
[0023] In an embodiment of the present invention, the internal chamber (
[0024] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the internal chamber (
[0025] As shown in
[0026] In yet a further embodiment of the present invention, the band structure (
[0027] As depicted in
[0028] The internal chamber (
[0029] Thus, an apparatus for an insulated cosmetic case is disclosed. Although the present invention has been described with reference to specific exemplary embodiments, it will be evident to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications may be made to these embodiments, and equivalents may be substituted for elements in these embodiments, without departing from the general spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the claims. Accordingly, the specification and drawings should be regarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense.