Toilet – Toilet kit – Powder box and applicator
Reexamination Certificate
2001-06-19
2003-03-18
Wilson, John J. (Department: 3732)
Toilet
Toilet kit
Powder box and applicator
C132S294000, C132S293000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06532970
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention generally relates to a field of cases or kits for housing and carrying a plurality of individual cosmetic containers. More specifically, the present invention relates to an improved compact case, which can be worn around the user's wrist or neck, wherein removable inserts, each containing a predetermined shade and/or type of cosmetic, can be securely held in place thereby providing the user with a variety of cosmetic materials from which to choose.
2. Description of the Related Art
Cosmetic materials available to the consumers in the market place are very numerous. The particular cosmetic assortment which an individual consumer purchases is entirely dependent upon that consumer's subjective preferences. A typical consumer of cosmetics normally desires an assortment of cosmetics which includes the desired colors, tints and hues to satisfy the consumer's preferences, in particular to fit and complement that consumer's facial characteristics, skin and hair color and condition, and even clothes. Additionally, various types of cosmetics may be desirable, for example, shadows, mascara, foundations, lipstick, powder, blush, lip gloss and so on.
A typical packaging of cosmetics supplies traditionally comprised pre-selected, fixed containers of cosmetic materials having a variety of both colors and types. However, individual users' tastes and needs vary widely, as noted above. 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.
It is, therefore, highly desirable to ameliorate such squander, to alleviate the prodigal practices and to ensure that consumers will have at their disposal a complete array of only desired cosmetics. To accomplish this advantageous result, there is need to provide a cosmetic compact case wherein a matrix configuration is provided to accept a plurality of individual removable cosmetic inserts so as to establish a cosmetic palette.
There is, therefore, a need that the individual cosmetic inserts can be offered to the consumer independent of the compact case into which they will be positioned. Should such device be provided, consumers will be able to choose only those preferred cosmetics which are desirable for purchase and assemble them in a compact case so as to establish a personal and unique arrangement of cosmetics.
In order to securely hold the inserts in their predetermined matrix position, it is very beneficial to use the inserts made of magnetic materials.
Furthermore, it is desired that the case also include a centrally positioned divider, which can be a mirror. The divider would separate a powder section of the case from the section containing other supplies, such as eye shadows, lip color concealers, etc. Such design is especially desired by professional users of cosmetics, like professional actors and actresses, entertainers, musicians, and the like. Moreover, it is further beneficial to have a cosmetics case which can be worn around the user's wrist or neck, so as to be immediately available. A belt attached to the case, for example, a VELCRO™ belt or a belt having hook and loop fasteners, can be used for this purpose.
U.S. Pat. No. 1,808,961 to Lyhne describes a compact and puff holder for vanity boxes. The Lyhne device has two sections each capable of holding containers with cosmetic supplies. The two sections are separated by a mirror serving also as a divider between the two sections. Yet, the Lyhne device comprises no Velcro fastener, and it cannot be worn around the user's neck or wrist, but only in a handbag. Furthermore, the Lyhne device does not have magnetically held inserts. Instead, the trays in Lyhne are held in place by mechanical means, which is less efficient and less reliable than the magnetic holders.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,421,127 to Geer also describes a cosmetic case having interchangeable cosmetic inserts. This device also comprises a divider. However, the divider in the Geer device does not really separate different kinds of cosmetics. In Geer, they all are on one side and the purpose the lid serves is not to separate the inserts on either side of the lid, but rather to hold them in place and to prevent them from shifting. Geer uses no magnets to accomplish this goal.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,264,300 to Davies describes a case having two halves. The first half is designed to hold cleansing disks, wafers and the like which have to be kept moist. The second half is for holding cosmetic supplies. The two halves are separated by a mirror which also serves as a divider. However, in Davies, just as in Geer, all the cosmetic are located on the same side and no magnets to hold the cosmetic inserts in place are used. Davies does not even teaches that those inserts are replaceable.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,813,420 to Sussman describes a make-up kit having replaceable inserts. Each kind of cosmetic is held in a separate module, the contents of each are replaced upon exhaustion. However, this patent does not disclose any kind of a divider in the middle. Furthermore, Sussman does not disclose any magnets for holding the cosmetic modules in place.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,005,697 to Jimbo, et. al. describes a make-up case containing a number of cosmetic pans. The bottom of each pan is provided with a magnet and the pans are held in place magnetically. However, there is no divider of any kind described in this patent.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,135,012 to Kamen, et. al. describes a compact case and is somewhat alike the above-mentioned Jimbo patent. Kamen also uses magnets to hold cosmetic containers in place. In addition, the magnets are used to seal a joint between the lid and the base of the compact case. However, like in Jimbo, this patent describes no divider.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,006,350 to Grunfeld describes a vanity case. It is designed to be worn around a person's wrist thus simultaneously being a bracelet as well. However, Grünfeld does not teach using a divider inside the case. Nor is there any use of magnets to hold the cosmetic in place.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,655,553 to Giese, et. al. describes a cosmetic compact with cosmetic pans which can be removed, and with a mirror. The pans are held in place mechanically and are removed by applying pressure using mechanical means. This patent does not describe any magnetic devices for retaining the pans in place nor does it have a divider.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,601,158 to MacGillivary describes a combination of a wrist watch and a vanity case. The relevancy of this patent lies in the fact that this device can be worn around a woman's wrist. However, the make-up portion of the MacGillivary device has no magnetized receptacles and no divider in the middle and no provisions are described for replacing the contents of the cosmetic bins.
U.S. Pat. No. 1,788,399 to McAtree describes a vanity case having a centrally positioned mirror serving as a separator between two parts of the case. However, McAtree describes no various replaceable receptacles for different kinds of cosmetic nor any magnetic means for keeping the cosmetic in place.
U.S. Pat. No. 1,777,027 to D'Arlet describes a vanity case worn on a woman's wrist. D'Arlet describes a case with compartments for a few kinds of cosmetic accessories. However, this device has no divider and does not provide for replaceable trays holding cosmetic and held in place with magnets.
U.S. Pat. No. 1,774,171 to Coons describes another vanity case having a circular shape. This case comprises two similar circular portions, one serving as the cover and another—as the body of the case. Each carries powder compact. There is a mirror, but it is attached directly to one of the portions and is not in the middle of the device separating the portions. There are no compartments for other kinds of cosmetic, no central divider of any kind, no provisions for wearing the device and no magnetic devices for s
Dean Robyn Kieu
Ladas & Parry
Wilson John J.
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