Cosmetic container

Abstract

A cosmetic container which provides structural stability, and/or shock absorbing properties, and/or rigidity to the container is provided. The cosmetic container comprises a cavity on the upper side of the container for containing the cosmetic material; a continuous frame running through the sides of the container and a base portion optionally comprising at least one magnet or magnetic material. The present invention also relates to a protective continuous frames which for housing at least one cosmetic container. The frame may optionally comprise at least one magnet or magnetic materials which can removably attach the container to a magnetic surface or a magnet respectively.

1 . A protective cosmetic container comprising a cavity on the upper side of the container for containing at least one cosmetic material; a continuous frame running through the sides of the container and a base portion optionally comprising at least one magnet or magnetic material; the said magnet or magnetic material capable of removably attaching the container to a surface or magnet. 
   
   
       2 . A protective cosmetic container as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the frame has a thickness of approximately 0.4-10 mm 
   
   
       3 . A protective cosmetic container as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the frame has a thickness of approximately 2-8 mm. 
   
   
       4 . A protective cosmetic container as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the frame comprises a material selected from rigid, semi-rigid, insulative, non-cellular, shock absorbing, thermally resistant, insulant, laminates, plastics, resins, metals, precious metals, rubbers, silicones, leather, glass, acrylics, ceramics, fabrics, paper, cloth, stones, precious stones, wood, or combinations thereof. 
   
   
       5 . A protective cosmetic container as claimed in  claim 1  optionally comprising an aperture for the filing of the cosmetic material. 
   
   
       6 . A protective container as claimed in  claim 1  optionally comprising removable or permanent internal walls. 
   
   
       7 . A protective continuous frame for the housing of at least one cosmetic container comprising:
 (a) An optional base portion on which the said cosmetic container can be mounted;   (b) A continuous frame which runs through the periphery of the container and   (c) an open top portion for housing the said container;   the said base portion optionally comprising at least one magnet or magnetic material; the said magnet or magnetic material capable of removably attaching the container to a magnetic surface or magnet.   
   
   
       8 . A protective cosmetic refill container as claimed in  claim 7 , wherein the frame has a thickness of approximately 0.4-10 mm. 
   
   
       9 . A protective cosmetic refill container as claimed in  claim 8 , wherein the frame has a thickness of approximately 2-8 mm. 
   
   
       10 . A protective cosmetic refill container as claimed in  claim 7  wherein the frame comprises a material selected from rigid, semi-rigid, insulative, non-cellular, shock absorbing, thermally resistant, insulant, laminates, plastics, resins, metals, precious metals, rubbers, silicones, leather, glass, acrylics, ceramics, fabrics, paper, cloth, stones, precious stones, wood, or combinations thereof. 
   
   
       11 . A protective cosmetic refill container as claimed in  claim 7  optionally comprising an aperture for the filing of the cosmetic material 
   
   
       12 . A protective container as claimed in  claim 7  optionally comprising removable or permanent internal walls.