Portable information device combined with a cosmetic container
A portable information device comprises a machine and a tray having slots to contain cosmetic products or body care products. The tray and machine are combined together such that they are slidable, rotationable, or foldable to each other to expose or hide the slots. Alternatively, in a portable information device, a tray is embedded on a cover of a machine, and a plate is above the cover to expose or hide slots on the tray.
The present invention is related generally to a portable information device and more particularly, to a portable information device combined with a cosmetic container.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONDevelopment in technology has tied information to life more closely. When going outside, people usually carry portable information devices, such as mobile phone, Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), music player, and other electronic information products. As technology is improved, more and more functions of various information devices are gradually integrated into a device and therefore, less objects are carried with people when they are going outside, and it is more convenient for them on the travel. For example, the functions of calculator, PDA, digital camera and MP3 player have been integrated into a mobile phone, and carrying only a mobile phone can easily achieve the multiple functions of various electronic products. However, it is only electronic information functions currently integrated in a portable information device, lacking of daily products, and people, especially office ladies, still have to carry many objects such as cosmetic and body care products together with portable information device when going outside, resulting in inconvenience in their life.
Therefore, it is desired a portable information device combined with a cosmetic container.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONOne object of the present invention is to provide a portable information device combined with a cosmetic container.
According to the present invention, a portable information device comprises a machine combined with a tray having slots to contain cosmetic products or body care products in such a way that the tray and machine are slidable, rotationable, or foldable to each other to expose or hide the slots. Alternatively, a portable information device comprises a tray embedded on a cover of a machine, and a plate above the cover to expose or hide slots on the tray. By integrating a cosmetic container on a portable information device, user can carry fewer objects when going outside.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGSThese and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the following description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
As shown in the aforementioned embodiments, a cosmetic container is integrated into a portable information device and therefore, people carrying a portable information device of the present invention may have cosmetic products or body care products to use, thereby increasing the convenience in life.
While the present invention has been described in conjunction with preferred embodiments thereof, it is evident that many alternatives, modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, it is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope thereof as set fourth in the appended claims.
Claims
1. A portable information device combined with a cosmetic container, comprising:
- a machine; and
- a tray having a plurality of slots thereon, each for containing a cosmetic product or body care product;
- wherein the tray and machine are slidable to each other to expose or hide the slots.
2. The portable information device of claim 1, wherein the machine comprises a mobile phone, PDA, electronic photo album, or music player.
3. The portable information device of claim 1, wherein the cosmetic product comprises a lipstick, charm color, eye shadow, compact powder, eyelash mascara, eyebrow pencil, or dye.
4. The portable information device of claim 1, wherein the body care product comprises a lotion, isolation cream, essence cream, sun screen, body activation lotion, body care lotion, moisture cream, body clean lotion and exfoliating gel.
5. A portable information device combined with a cosmetic container, comprising:
- a machine; and
- a tray having a plurality of slots thereon, each for containing a cosmetic product or body care product;
- wherein the tray and machine are rotationable to each other to expose or hide the slots.
6. The portable information device of claim 5, wherein the machine comprises a mobile phone, PDA, electronic photo album, or music player.
7. The portable information device of claim 5, wherein the cosmetic product comprises a lipstick, charm color, eye shadow, compact powder, eyelash mascara, eyebrow pencil, or dye.
8. The portable information device of claim 5, wherein the body care product comprises a lotion, isolation cream, essence cream, sun screen, body activation lotion, body care lotion, moisture cream, body clean lotion and exfoliating gel.
9. A portable information device combined with a cosmetic container, comprising:
- a machine; and
- a tray having a plurality of slots thereon, each for containing a cosmetic product or body care product;
- wherein the tray and machine are foldable to each other to expose or hide the slots.
10. The portable information device of claim 9, wherein the machine comprises a mobile phone, PDA, electronic photo album, or music player.
11. The portable information device of claim 9, wherein the cosmetic product comprises a lipstick, charm color, eye shadow, compact powder, eyelash mascara, eyebrow pencil, or dye.
12. The portable information device of claim 9, wherein the body care product comprises a lotion, isolation cream, essence cream, sun screen, body activation lotion, body care lotion, moisture cream, body clean lotion and exfoliating gel.
13. A portable information device combined with a cosmetic container, comprising:
- a machine having a cover;
- a tray embedded on the cover, the tray having a plurality of slots thereon, each for containing a cosmetic product or body care product; and
- a plate above the cover, for exposing or hiding the slots.
14. The portable information device of claim 13, wherein the machine comprises a mobile phone, PDA, electronic photo album, or music player.
15. The portable information device of claim 13, wherein the cosmetic product comprises a lipstick, charm color, eye shadow, compact powder, eyelash mascara, eyebrow pencil, or dye.
16. The portable information device of claim 13, wherein the body care product comprises a lotion, isolation cream, essence cream, sun screen, body activation lotion, body care lotion, moisture cream, body clean lotion and exfoliating gel.
Type: Application
Filed: Aug 4, 2005
Publication Date: Feb 8, 2007
Inventors: Chuan Ko (Hsinchu City), Hong-Da Liu (Jubei City)
Application Number: 11/196,314
International Classification: B65D 69/00 (20060101); B65D 85/00 (20060101);