Cosmetics organizer and kit for making same

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1999-08-13

2001-02-20

Foster, Jim (Department: 3728)

Special receptacle or package

Combined or convertible

Packaged assemblage or kit

C132S314000, C206S823000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06189698

ABSTRACT:

CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
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STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
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REFERENCE TO MICROFICHE APPENDIX
Not Applicable.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Technical Field
This invention relates to the field of organizers for cosmetics and the like and seeks to address numerous problems with the prior art. For example, the most common cosmetic carrying system is a simple bag with a large mouthed closure, usually a zipper. While convenient to load, such bags make locating specific items difficult. Also, there is no way of easily identifying if a specific item is missing from the bag. And, of course, there is no way of having access to all of the items in the bag at the same time.
Another problem with prior articles is that they are often bulky and inconvenient to pack and carry for traveling when loaded with cosmetics. And, depending on the size of the bag, it may not accommodate cosmetic products of varying sizes and shapes. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 2,563,455 teaches an organizer having holes therein for holding the cosmetics. Such an organizer is bulky, does not hold the cosmetics securely in place and cannot accommodate unusually sized items.
Finally, the prior articles lack the ability to be customized by the end user. For example, vision or dexterity impaired individuals may need consistent spacing and organization of their cosmetics, qualities which are unattainable with the prior art.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The preferred embodiment of the invention includes a palette, hook and loop fasteners, and at least one cosmetic item. The kit embodiment of the invention includes at least a palette and self-adhesive hook and loop fasteners.
One goal of the invention is to provide a cosmetics organizer that is dual purpose in that it can be used for both home and travel without packing and unpacking.
Another goal of the invention is a cosmetic organizer that packs flat for easy storage, for example, in suitcases, tote bags, even legal sized file folders in a desk.
Another goal is an organizer that works with a variety of cosmetics products of varying shapes and sizes.
Another goal is an organizer that quickly and conveniently displays all the attached cosmetics for ease and quickness of use and for quick indication of missing cosmetic items.
Another goal is to provide for a convenient organizer for vision impaired individuals through the use of the stable palette surface which makes it easier to identify and select cosmetic items of similar shape or color.
Another goal is to provide an organizer which allows for the application of cosmetics with one hand while holding all the necessary cosmetics with the organizer in the other hand.
Another goal is to provide an organizer for users who desire an organizer which is easy to carry, convenient, and which will allow for quick identification of missing items, for example, college dormitory students.
Other objects and features will be in part apparent and in part pointed out hereinafter.


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