STORAGE CONTAINER WITH GOOSE NECK MIRROR
The invention provides a makeup storage container comprising a housing having a top surface with a rim, a plurality of drawers received in the housing, and a gooseneck mirror coupled to the housing for use by a user in either a sitting or standing position.
This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/983,009 filed Apr. 23, 2014, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein.
TECHNICAL FIELDThis invention relates to a storage container having an integrated goose neck mirror, such as for storage of makeup and associated tools. The storage container is transportable and can be used in either a sitting or standing position.
BACKGROUNDConventional makeup storage containers are typically not designed to be used in both a sitting and standing position. If such containers have integrated mirrors, they tend to be fixed and usable in only one position. In addition, most makeup storage containers are difficult to clean and are too small to store larger makeup products and associated tools.
As such, there is a need for makeup storage containers that can accommodate a large variety of products and tools, are easy to clean, and can be used in both a sitting and standing position by the user.
SUMMARYThe invention is directed to a makeup storage container having housing, having a top surface with a rim, a plurality of drawers received in the housing, and a gooseneck mirror coupled to the housing for use by a user in either a sitting or standing position.
The invention further provides a makeup storage container having a housing, having a top surface with a rim, the rim having at least one cutout portion, a plurality of drawers received in the housing, each of the drawers having a front surface, a plurality of knobs coupled to the front surface of each of the plurality of drawers, and a gooseneck mirror coupled to the top surface of the housing for use by a user in either a sitting or standing position.
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The storage container 100 is formed of a housing 104 generally having a square box shape, although the container 100 may also have a rectangular shape with a longer length or height. In one embodiment, the housing 104 has a top surface 106, bottom surface 108, two side surfaces 110 and 112, and a front face 114 (see
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The front face 114 of the housing 104 is generally formed by a plurality of drawers 122. While the illustrated containers include four drawers 122, any number of drawers 122 may be included for a particular application. The drawers 122 may be received in the housing 104 on guides, rails, or tracks (not shown) that allow the drawers 122 to easily align within the housing 104 and to be held in place when in a closed position. In one embodiment, the guides, rails or tracks include locking mechanisms that keep the drawers 122 in a closed position when the container 100 is being transported. Each of the drawers 122 includes at least one handles, knobs, or pulls 124 coupled to its front surface that allows a user to easily open and close the drawers 122. In a preferred embodiment, each of the drawers 122 has two handles or pulls 124 adjacent each side surface 110 and 112 of the housing 104. In yet another embodiment, each of the drawers 122 may include a cutout (not shown) that allows the user to pull the drawer 122 open without the need for a knob or handle 124. In a preferred embodiment, each of the drawers 122 has straps that allow the user to pull open the drawers 122 (not shown). Each of the drawers 120 may be labeled with words, symbols, numbers, or other indicia 126 on its front surface to allow the user to organize his/her personal care products for easy access. While the drawers 122 may be constructed to any size according to the particular application, the drawers 122 are sufficiently deep and tall so as to allow for the storage of larger or bulky makeup and tools.
The goose neck mirror 102 may have any construction known in the art for use in personal care applications. The mirror 102 may be formed of chrome, nickel, steel, or any other durable, lightweight and inexpensive metal. The mirror 102 may have a round shape, as illustrated in the Figures, or it may have any other shape known in the art, including square, oval, rectangular, etc. While the length of the goose neck 128 is not particularly limited, it should be sufficiently long so that the user can utilize the mirror 102 while standing or while sitting. In one embodiment, the goose neck 128 has a length of eight (8) inches or greater. In one embodiment, the goose neck mirror 102 has two opposing mirrored surfaces 130, at least one of which is magnified to assist the user in application of makeup or for other uses that require magnification. Optical magnification levels of at least 10× may be provided with the goose neck mirror 102. Additionally, lighting features, such as LED backlighting (not shown), may also be provided with the goose neck mirror 102.
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While the present invention has been described above, it should be clear that many changes and modifications may be made to the process and product without departing from the spirit and scope of this invention.
Claims
1. A makeup storage container comprising:
- a housing having a top surface with a rim;
- a plurality of drawers received in the housing; and
- a gooseneck mirror coupled to the housing for use by a user in either a sitting or standing position.
2. The makeup storage container of claim 1, wherein the housing is formed of medium-density fiberboard or plywood.
3. The makeup storage container of claim 1, wherein the top surface of the housing is recessed such that the rim is formed around its perimeter.
4. The makeup storage container of claim 1, further comprising at least one cutout formed in the rim.
5. The makeup storage container of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of pulls coupled to a front surface of each of the plurality of drawers.
6. The makeup storage container of claim 5, wherein each of the plurality of drawers includes two pulls coupled to the front surface thereof.
7. The makeup storage container of claim 1, further comprising indicia on a front surface of each of the plurality of drawers for organization.
8. The makeup storage container of claim 1, wherein the goose neck mirror is formed of chrome, nickel, or steel.
9. The makeup storage container of claim 1, wherein a neck of the goose neck mirror has a length of at least eight inches.
10. The makeup storage container of claim 1, wherein the goose neck mirror has two opposing mirrored surfaces, at least one of which is magnified.
11. The makeup storage container of claim 10, wherein the magnified mirrored surface has a magnification of at least 10×.
12. The makeup storage container of claim 1, wherein the goose neck mirror further includes lighting.
13. The makeup storage container of claim 12, wherein the lighting is LED backlighting.
14. The makeup storage container of claim 1, wherein the goose neck mirror is coupled to the top surface of the housing.
15. The makeup storage container of claim 14, wherein the top surface of the housing has four opposing corners and the goose neck mirror is coupled to the top surface at one of the opposing corners.
16. The makeup storage container of claim 1, wherein the housing has two opposing side surfaces and the goose neck mirror is coupled to one of the opposing side surfaces.
17. The makeup storage container of claim 1, wherein the goose neck mirror is fixedly coupled to the housing using screws or bolts.
18. The makeup storage container of claim 1, wherein the top surface of the housing includes a hole through which the goose neck mirror is coupled to an interior of the housing.
19. A makeup storage container comprising:
- a housing having a top surface with a rim, the rim having at least one cutout portions;
- a plurality of drawers received in the housing, each of the drawers having a front surface;
- a plurality of knobs coupled to the front surface of each of the plurality of drawers; and
- a gooseneck mirror coupled to the top surface of the housing for use by a user in either a sitting or standing position.
Type: Application
Filed: Apr 21, 2015
Publication Date: Oct 29, 2015
Inventors: Esther Sacks (Las Vegas, NV), Elayne Kollins (Las Vegas, NV)
Application Number: 14/692,390