Cosmetic organization systems and methods

Abstract

Methods and systems for organizing cosmetics are disclosed. One cosmetic case system includes a body having a series of compartments that lock cosmetic containers into the compartment for ease of storage and use. The compartments include ridges that aid in locking the cosmetic containers into the compartments. Several of these cosmetic case bodies can be alternatively stacked so that storage capacity is increased. The cosmetic case can include a mirror on a surface of the body. The case can also include a hinged surface for additional storage.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A cosmetic case, comprising, 
 a body having an upper surface and a substantially continuous side surface substantially perpendicular to the upper surface, and    at least one compartment located within the body, the compartment including an opening in the upper surface and an opening in the side surface.    
     
     
         2 . The cosmetic case as claimed in claim I wherein the compartment further comprises at least one side wall substantially perpendicular to the upper surface, and a ridge perpendicular to the at least one side wall and substantially parallel to the upper surface.  
     
     
         3 . The case cosmetic case as claimed in  claim 2  further comprising at least one slit in the upper surface substantially parallel and adjacent the ridge.  
     
     
         4 . A case, comprising: 
 a substantially hollow body having an upper surface defined in an upper plane, a lower surface defined in a lower plane and a plurality of side surfaces, and    at least one compartment located between the upper and lower surfaces, the compartment having an opening on the upper surface and an opening on at least one of the plurality of side surfaces, a bottom surface located substantially in the lower plane, at least one side wall substantially perpendicular to the upper surface, and a ridge oriented substantially perpendicular to the side wall and substantially parallel to the upper and lower planes.    
     
     
         5 . The case as claimed in  claim 4  further comprising a slit in the upper surface and adjacent to the ridge.  
     
     
         6 . The case as claimed in  claim 4  further comprising at least one male connector located on the upper surface.  
     
     
         7 . The case as claimed in  claim 4  further comprising at least one female connector located on the upper surface.  
     
     
         8 . The case as claimed in  claim 4  further comprising a mirror located in the upper surface.  
     
     
         9 . The case as claimed in  claim 4  further comprising a removable surface located substantially in the lower plane and substantially perpendicular to the upper surface.  
     
     
         10 . The case as claimed in  claim 9  further comprising a mirror located on the removable surface.  
     
     
         11 . The case as claimed in  claim 4  further comprising a cosmetic container held within the compartment.  
     
     
         12 . A cosmetic kit, comprising: 
 at least one cosmetic case comprising,    a body having an upper surface and a substantially continuous side surface substantially perpendicular to the upper surface,    at least one compartment located within the body, the compartment including an opening in the upper surface and an opening in the side surface,    at least one cosmetic container included in the at least one compartment, and    a cosmetic located in the cosmetic container.