Cosmetic Holder

Abstract

This cosmetic holder integrates cosmetic products or makeup into accessories, such as rings, bracelets, watches, or necklaces. This invention minimizes or eliminates the need to carry a bulky handbag or cosmetic compact case, enabling a woman to appear more chic and elegant, particularly useful during formal event. The cosmetic holder stores makeup in a removable pan, which fits inside one or more containers that are fastened to an accessory. Because the pans store a broad range of makeup, the interchangeability feature of the pan enables a person to carry different colors of makeup using the same cosmetic holder. A cover is fastened to the container to not only conceal the makeup, but also provide a surface for personalized engravings, emboss, or precious stones, which further enhancing the attractiveness of the cosmetic holder.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A cosmetic holder, comprising:
 a. an accessory,   b. one or more containers affixes to the accessory,   c. a pan that stores one or more cosmetic products or makeup, whereby the pan is removably or interchangeably attached to the container; and,   d. a cover with means to move between an open configuration and a closed configuration relative to the container.   
     
     
         2 . The cosmetic holder of  claim 1 , wherein the accessory is a ring, bracelet, watch, band, necklace, collar, hair clip, belt, or earring. 
     
     
         3 . The cosmetic holder of  claim 1 , wherein the container is either a regularly or irregularly shaped polygon. 
     
     
         4 . The cosmetic holder of  claim 1 , wherein the movable means is one or more interlocking devices, hinges, joints, bearings, pivots, pins, slides, rails, tracks, guides, or channels. 
     
     
         5 . The cosmetic holder of  claim 1 , wherein the cover has one or more etchings, engravings, embosses, precious stones, or combination thereof. 
     
     
         6 . The cosmetic holder of  claim 1 , wherein the cover is a watch, timepiece, stopwatch, timer, thermometer, compass, heart rate monitor, mirror, or combination thereof. 
     
     
         7 . A cosmetic holder, comprising:
 a. an accessory,   b. one or more containers affixed to the accessory,   c. a removable or interchangeable pan that stores one or more cosmetic products or makeup, wherein the pan has a flange with an outer edge that contours the sidewall of the container, wherein the shoulder of the flange rests on the top surface of the container;   d. a cover, which is fastened to the container, has means to move between an between an open configuration and a closed configuration relative to the container; and,   e. a locking means to ensure the cover is kept in a closed configuration, pressed against the container, until a desired time.   
     
     
         8 . The cosmetic holder of  claim 7 , wherein the accessory is a ring, bracelet, watch, band, necklace, collar, hair clip, belt, or earring. 
     
     
         9 . The cosmetic holder of  claim 7 , wherein the container is either a regularly or irregularly shaped polygon. 
     
     
         10 . The cosmetic holder of  claim 7 , wherein the movable means is one or more interlocking devices, hinges, joints, bearings, pivots, pins, slides, rails, tracks, guides, or channels. 
     
     
         11 . The cosmetic holder of  claim 7 , wherein the cover has one or more etchings, engravings, embosses, precious stones, or combination thereof. 
     
     
         12 . The cosmetic holder of  claim 7 , wherein the cover is a watch, timepiece, stopwatch, timer, thermometer, compass, heart rate monitor, mirror, or combination thereof. 
     
     
         13 . A cosmetic holder, comprising:
 a. an accessory,   b. one or more containers with means to affix to the accessory,   c. a removable or interchangeable pan that stores one or more cosmetic products or makeup, wherein the pan has a flange with an outer edge that contours the sidewall of the container, wherein the shoulder of the flange rests on the top surface of the container;   d. a cover that is secured to the container with fastening means to allow the cover to move between an between an open configuration and a closed configuration relative to the container,   e. locking means to ensure the cover is kept in a closed configuration, until a desired time; and,   f. a compartment that stores an removable applicator, which is concealed from view with the bottom end of the handle of the applicator flush with, or slightly protruding from, the sidewall of the container.   
     
     
         14 . The cosmetic holder of  claim 13 , wherein the accessory is a ring, bracelet, watch, band, necklace, collar, hair clip, belt, or earring. 
     
     
         15 . The cosmetic holder of  claim 13 , wherein the container is either a regularly or irregularly shaped polygons. 
     
     
         16 . The cosmetic holder of  claim 13 , wherein the fastening means of the cover is one or more interlocking devices, hinges, joints, bearings, pivots, pins, slides, rails, tracks, guides, or channels. 
     
     
         17 . The cosmetic holder of  claim 13 , wherein the cover has one or more etchings, engravings, embosses, precious stones, or combination thereof. 
     
     
         18 . The cosmetic holder of  claim 13 , wherein the cover is a watch, timepiece, stopwatch, timer, thermometer, compass, heart rate monitor, mirror, or combination thereof. 
     
     
         19 . The cosmetic holder of  claim 13 , wherein the locking means is a hook, hook latch clip, clasp, lock, latch, linkage, magnetic fastener, snap fastener, or joint. 
     
     
         20 . The cosmetic holder of  claim 13 , wherein the compartment has a compression spring that can eject the applicator to a distance that is sufficient for a person to grab the handle of the applicator and fully remove the applicator from the compartment.