# US 2013/0152962 A1 · Container system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2013/0152962 A1 - Document ID: US20130152962A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 13/654,520 - Filed: 2012-10-18 - Published: 2013-06-20 - Earliest claimed: 2011-12-20 - Assignees: Zen Design Solutions Limited - Inventors: Leo Clifford Pires; Roger Hwang; Swati Kharbanda; Iti Seth; Rajesh Deswal - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20130152962A1 ## CPC - A45D 33/006: {Vanity boxes or cases, compacts, i.e. containing a powder receptacle and a puff or applicator (A45D33/025 - A45D33/34 and A45D40/22 take precedence; toiletry etuis A45C11/008)} - A45D 33/18: with special decorative arrangements or form - A45D 33/28: with lipstick holders or with other toiletry articles - A45D 40/18: Casings combined with other objects (A45D40/24, A45D42/02 take precedence) - A45D 40/24: Casings for two or more cosmetics - A45D 33/26: combined with other objects - A46B 9/028: {Bristle profile, the end of the bristle defining a surface other than a single plane or deviating from a simple geometric form, e.g. cylinder, sphere or cone} - A46B 15/0091: {Container, e.g. bag or box with a collection of various devices} - A45D: HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT (wigs, toupees or the like A41G3/00, A41G5/00; hairdressers' chairs A47C1/04; hair cutting appliances, razors B26B); EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING - A46B: BRUSHES (handles not integral with brushware B25G) ## Abstract Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a container system. More particularly the invention relates to the container system for storing at least two products of same or different type/color, and at least one applicator. The container system of the present invention is configured to comprise at least two receptacles for storing the products, and substantially abutting each other and at least one applicator configured to pick up the products stored in the receptacles simultaneously. The invention also relates to the container system for holding consumer products such as cosmetic or care products and is aimed at providing single or multiple makeup effects on the skin, face, lips, eyes and the like. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A system comprising: a plurality of products; at least one applicator comprising an applicator element, wherein the applicator element includes a plurality of application surfaces; wherein each of the plurality of products comprises a top surface; wherein at least two products of the plurality of products are placed adjacent to each other; wherein the top surfaces of the at least two products of the plurality of products form an angle α with respect to each other; wherein at least two application surfaces of the plurality of application surfaces are placed adjacent to each other to form an angle β with respect to each other; and wherein the angle α and the angle β are such that the at least two application surfaces of the plurality of application surfaces placed adjacent to each other form a shape complimentary to a shape formed by the at least two products of the plurality of products placed adjacent to each other, to enable simultaneous loading of each of the at least two products on each of the at least two corresponding application surfaces. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The system according to claim 1, wherein the angle α is less than 180 degrees and the angle β is greater than 180 degrees. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The system according to claim 1, wherein the angle α is greater than 180 degrees and the angle β is less than 180 degrees. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The system according to claim 1, wherein the at least two products of the plurality of products placed adjacent to each other may or may not abut each other and wherein the at least two application surfaces of the plurality of application surfaces adjacent to each other may or may not abut each other. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The system according to claim 1, wherein the system further comprises a base member for accommodating at least one receptacle assembly, wherein the at least one receptacle assembly includes a plurality of receptacles, and wherein each of the plurality of receptacles stores at least one of the plurality of products. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The system according to claim 5, wherein at least one of the plurality of products is arranged such that its top surface makes a non-zero angle with respect to the base member. ### Claim 7 (depends on 5) The system according to claim 5, wherein each of the plurality of receptacles comprises an open top end, a bottom wall and at least one sidewall. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The system according to claim 7, wherein the at least one sidewall of at least one receptacle of the plurality of receptacles abuts and makes a non-zero angle with the at least one side wall of at least one other receptacle of the plurality of receptacles and wherein the bottom wall of at least one receptacle of the plurality of receptacles makes a non-zero angle with the base member or with at least one other receptacle of the plurality of receptacles. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The system according to claim 8, wherein the plurality of receptacles are arranged to form a geometric shape selected from V-shape, a triangle shape, a square shape, a pentagon shape, a hexagon shape, a rhombus shape and the like. ### Claim 10 (depends on 5) The system according to claim 5, wherein the plurality of receptacles store different type of products of same or different colors. ### Claim 11 (depends on 5) The system according to claim 5, wherein the plurality of receptacles store the product of same type of same or different colors. ### Claim 12 (depends on 8) The system according to claim 8, wherein the plurality of receptacles are arranged at an angle of less than 180 degree with respect to each other. ### Claim 13 (depends on 8) The system according to claim 8, wherein the plurality of receptacles are arranged at an angle greater than 180 degree with respect to each other. ### Claim 14 (depends on 5) The system according to claim 5, wherein the base member includes a two part sub-assembly; the two part sub-assembly comprises a base holder and a base tray, wherein the base holder and the base tray are attached to each other by a fastening means selected from at least one of a tight fit, screw fit, snap-fit or magnet. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The system according to claim 14, wherein the base tray includes an empty space on its inner surface for storing a receptacle holder, the receptacle holder further stores at least one receptacle assembly. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one of the plurality of application surfaces include material selected from sponge, brush, elastomeric material, flock and the like. ### Claim 17 A system comprising: at least one receptacle assembly including a plurality of receptacles for storing a plurality of products; each of the plurality of receptacles comprises an open top end, a bottom wall and at least one sidewall; a base member for accommodating the at least one receptacle assembly; a cover member operatively interconnected to the base member for opening and closing the system; and an applicator including an applicator element, the applicator element comprising a plurality of application surfaces; wherein the side wall of at least two receptacles of the plurality of receptacles form an angle α1 with respect to each other; wherein the angle α1 is less than 180 degrees; wherein at least two application surfaces of the plurality of application surfaces placed adjacent to each other form an angle β with respect to each other; and wherein the angle β is more than 180 degrees. and wherein the at least two application surfaces placed adjacent to each other form a shape complimentary to a shape formed by the at least two receptacles placed adjacent to each other, to enable simultaneous loading of each of the at least two products on each of the at least two corresponding application surfaces. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The system according to claim 17, wherein side wall of the at least two receptacles of the plurality of receptacles form an angle α1 with respect to each other; wherein the angle α1 is greater than 180 degrees and wherein at least two application surfaces of the plurality of application surfaces placed adjacent to each other form an angle β with respect to each other; and wherein the angle β is less than 180 degrees. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The system according to claim 17, wherein each of the plurality of receptacles are placed adjacent to each other such that there is provided an empty space between them to allow mixing of the products stored in the plurality of receptacles. ### Claim 20 (depends on 17) The system according to claim 17, wherein distance between the plurality of receptacles are adjusted by an adjustment means, and wherein the adjustment means comprises a biasing member or a magnet.