US 2012/0266910 A1 · Matchsticks For Cosmetics

Abstract

This disclosure is directed to a container with a base for housing matchstick applicators having a cover to fold over the base. In some embodiments, a closure may be attached to the cover and to the base to secure the cover to the base. Furthermore, each matchstick applicator includes a top portion that retains a product and a bottom portion that attaches to a holder. The cover is selectively pivotable relative to the base between an open position in which the plurality of applicators is accessible, from which an applicator is severably removable from the comb-like arrangement and a closed position in which the cover being protective of the plurality of applicators. The applicators are used to apply products such as a lipstick, a lip liner, a fragrance, an eye shadow, an eye liner, a mascara, a brow pencil, a brow gel, a concealer, or a blush.

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Dependent claims

A matchbook cosmetics container comprising:

a base having a back surface and two side walls defining a compartment, the compartment housing a plurality of matchstick applicators;
each of the plurality of matchstick applicators including a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion retaining a cosmetic product and the bottom portion being severably attached to a holder;
a cover pivotably coupled to the base, the cover being selectively pivotable relative to the base between:
i) an open position in which the plurality of matchstick applicators is accessible, and from which a matchstick applicator is severably removable from the holder, and
ii) a closed position in which the cover wraps around and contacts the side walls to protect the plurality of applicators in the compartment;
and
a closure attached to the cover and to a front portion of the base to secure the cover to the base in the closed position.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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