Heat resistant cosmetic bag

Abstract

A heat resistant cosmetic bag is disclosed, including at least one layer of an insulating material positioned between a plurality of material layers, at least one pouch formed from at least one material layer of the plurality of material layers, and wherein the at least one pouch has a length that is less than the length of the of the insulating layer, and wherein a plurality of insulating fold layers are formed over and around the at least one pouch.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 60/451,758, filed on Mar. 4, 2003, entitled HEAT RESISTANT COSMETIC BAG.

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] The present invention relates generally to cosmetic bags. More particularly, the present invention relates to a heat resistant cosmetic bag for containing a cosmetic or other article, such as lipstick or food items, that reduces or eliminates melting of the cosmetic or other article by providing an insulating layer that is repeatedly folded over a cosmetic containment portion of the cosmetic bag.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Various flexible carrying cases have been provided wherein compartmentalized storage compartments and pockets facilitate arranging and visually displaying a variety of cosmetic products in a single carrying case. Carrying cases of this type have been limited as to the variety and quantity of cosmetics that may be assembled for display in a single carrier. It is for this reason that cosmetic organizers have been typically constructed in rigid cases as illustrated by U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,717,024, 5,211,302, 5,301,808, and 5,358,100.

[0004] Additionally U.S. Pat. No. 6,109,443 discloses a flexible carrier that is compartmentalized for arranging a variety of cosmetics and related accessories for display, and that is folded together for transport. Multiple compartments are provided for separating the various cosmetics and accessories for assembly that arranges a single carrying case for zippered closure and contains the products for carrying and display to customers so that only one case is required for displaying an entire line of products and for dispensing cosmetic articles therefrom that have been sold to customers.

[0005] It is of particular importance to shield cosmetic products from temperature extremes, particularly high temperatures. Cosmetics that are stored in carrying cases are vulnerable to temperature changes as a result of exposure to the elements, such as heat. When placed in a location susceptible to temperature extremes, such as the interior of a car or in direct sunlight, the interior of the cosmetic case increases in temperature to a point that melts the cosmetic and makes it unsuitable for use.

[0006] Thus there is a need to provide a heat resistant cosmetic bag capable of forming a plurality of insulating fold layers upon itself and that affords protection to the contents from temperature extremes.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0007] The present invention eliminates the above-mentioned needs for a heat resistant cosmetic bag by providing a heat resistant cosmetic bag capable of forming a plurality of insulating fold layers over and around a pouch, the plurality of insulating fold layers protecting to the contents from temperature extremes.

[0008] In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a heat resistant cosmetic bag including at least one layer of an insulating material positioned between a plurality of material layers, at least one pouch formed from at least one material layer of the plurality of material layers, and wherein the at least one pouch has a length that is less than the length of the of the insulating layer, and wherein a plurality of insulating fold layers are formed over and around the at least one pouch.

[0009] There is further provided a heat resistant cosmetic bag including at least one layer of an insulating material, at least one pouch formed from at least one layer of an insulating material, and wherein the at least one pouch has a length that is less than the length of the of the insulating layer, and wherein a plurality of insulating fold layers are formed over and around the at least one pouch.

[0010] Additionally, there is provided a method for protecting an item from losing substantial solidity including placing the item in a pouch of a heat resistant cosmetic bag, the pouch formed from at least one material layer of a plurality of material layers, rotating the pouch so as to form a plurality of insulating fold layers are formed over and around the pouch, and wherein the plurality of insulating fold layers protects the item in the pouch for a time greater than a time for the item to lose substantial solidity.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] FIG. 1 is a front view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0012] FIG. 2 is a side view of the preferred embodiment of FIG. 1.

[0013] FIG. 3 is a side view of the preferred embodiment of FIG. 2 in operation.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0014] Referring now to FIG. 1, the preferred embodiment of the present invention is illustrated as heat resistant cosmetic bag 10. Heat resistant cosmetic bag 10 includes at least one material layer 12. At least one material layer 12 can be formed from any one of a number of materials known in the art, including but not limited to flame-retardant materials, insulating materials, thermal-resistant materials, breathable materials, and the like. For example, various materials include, but are not limited to, NOMEX®, KEVLAR®, silica mat, fiberglass, and the like.

[0015] At least one material layer 12 forms at least one pouch 14 on at least one of its ends. Pouch 14 is sufficient in size to accommodate items for personal use (such as item 26, illustrated in FIG. 3), including, but not limited to, as cosmetics, such as lipstick, and food items, such as chocolate. Pouch 14 incorporates a closure 16 to prevent the contents of pouch 14 from becoming displaced.

[0016] Closure 16 can incorporate at least one closing member 18 to secure closure 16 to pouch 14. Any one of a variety of securements known in the art and made from numerous materials can be used to form closing member 18, such as hook and loop fasteners, zippers, snaps, buttons, and the like. As with at least one material layer 12, pouch 14 can be formed from any one of a number of materials known in the art, including but not limited to flame-retardant materials, insulating materials, thermal-resistant materials, breathable materials, and the like.

[0017] Pouch 14 has a length, illustrated in FIG. 1 as length a′. Length a′ is less than the length of material layer 12, illustrated as length a. This permits pouch 14 to folded over material layer 12, so as to form a plurality of fold layers over pouch 14, as is discussed herein with reference to FIG. 3.

[0018] As is further illustrated in FIG. 1, heat resistant cosmetic bag 10 can include at least one binding member 20. At least one binding member 20 can be, as is shown in FIG. 1, a strap incorporating a fastening member 22. Alternatively, at least one binding member 20 is not required, so long as a fastening member is provided to permit one end of least one material layer 12 to be releasably affixed to itself or an end of another material layer, as described below with reference to FIG. 3.

[0019] Referring now to FIG. 2, heat resistant cosmetic bag 10 is illustrated having material layers 12 and 13. Positioned between material layers 12 and 13 is at least one insulating layer 24. Insulating layer 24 can be selected from any one of the vast arrays of materials known in the art to have thermal insulating properties. It is preferred that insulating layer 24 be capable of sufficiently protecting the contents of pouch 14 from heat for a period of time temperatures that would otherwise cause some portion of the contents to lose solidity. It is preferred that the period of time of protection afforded the contents of pouch 14 be greater than the amount of time that causes the contents to lose solidity to the point of uselessness or messiness of in their exploitation.

[0020] Referring now to FIG. 3, heat resistant cosmetic bag 10 is shown in operation. As is illustrated in FIG. 3, item 26, such as the cosmetic or food item, is enclosed in pouch 14. As described above with reference to FIG. 1, pouch 14 has a length a′ that is less than length a of material layer 12, thus permitting pouch 14 to be folded over material layer 12, so as to form a plurality of fold layers 28 over pouch 14. The user folds pouch 24 over at least one material layer 12 and insulating layer 24 so as to form a plurality of fold layers 28. Plurality of fold layers 28 ensures that pouch 14, as well as item 26 contained therein, are completely surrounded by insulating material.

[0021] At least one binding member 20 and its associated fastening member 22 is releasably affixed to material layer 12 at fastening member 23 (also shown in FIG. 2). In an alternative embodiment, binding member 20 is absent, and fastening member 22 is suitably positioned directly to at least one material layer 12 or 13.

[0022] Heat resistant cosmetic bag 10 can also incorporate additional structures, including, but not limited to, loops, straps, belts, and the like to secure plurality of fold layers 28 and/or permit attachment of heat resistant cosmetic bag 10 to other structures, such as belts, bags, backpacks, purses, or the like.

[0023] Although only a few exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that numerous modifications are to the exemplary embodiments are possible without materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of this invention. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this invention as defined in the following claims.

Claims

1. A heat resistant cosmetic bag, comprising:

at least one layer of an insulating material positioned between a plurality of material layers;

at least one pouch formed from at least one material layer of said plurality of material layers;

and wherein said at least one pouch has a length that is less than the length of the of said insulating layer, and wherein a plurality of insulating fold layers are formed over and around said at least one pouch.

2. The heat resistant cosmetic pouch according to claim 1 wherein said at least one material layer of said plurality of material layers is a flame-retardant material.

3. The heat resistant cosmetic pouch according to claim 1 wherein said at least one material layer of said plurality of material layers is an insulating material.

4. The heat resistant cosmetic pouch according to claim 1 wherein said at least one material layer of said plurality of material layers is a thermal-resistant material.

5. The heat resistant cosmetic pouch according to claim 1 wherein said at least one material layer of said plurality of material layers is a breathable material.

6. The heat resistant cosmetic pouch according to claim 1 wherein said plurality of insulating fold layers protects contents in said pouch for a time greater than a time for said contents to lose substantial solidity.

7. The heat resistant cosmetic pouch according to claim 6 wherein said contents include cosmetics and food products.

8. A heat resistant cosmetic bag, comprising:

at least one layer of an insulating material;

at least one pouch formed from at least one layer of an insulating material;

and wherein said at least one pouch has a length that is less than the length of the of said insulating layer, and wherein a plurality of insulating fold layers are formed over and around said at least one pouch.

9. The heat resistant cosmetic pouch according to claim 8 wherein said plurality of insulating fold layers protects contents in said pouch for a time greater than a time for said contents to lose substantial solidity.

10. The heat resistant cosmetic pouch according to claim 6 wherein said contents include cosmetics and food products.

11. A method for protecting an item from losing substantial solidity, comprising:

placing said item in a pouch of a heat resistant cosmetic bag, said pouch formed from at least one material layer of a plurality of material layers;

rotating said pouch so as to form a plurality of insulating fold layers are formed over and around said pouch; and

wherein said plurality of insulating fold layers protects said item in said pouch for a time greater than a time for said item to lose substantial solidity.

12. The method according to claim 11 wherein said at least one material layer of a plurality of material layers is an insulating material.

13. The method according to claim 11 wherein said at least one material layer of said plurality of material layers is a thermal-resistant material.