Modular cosmetic case

Abstract

Cosmetic compact having a base including a bottom and a first wall. The first wall extending from the bottom and forming an opening configured to receive a plurality of cosmetic containers. A second wall and a third wall extending from the bottom and spaced apart from one another and forming cosmetic container restraining sidewalls configured to restrain the plurality of cosmetic containers when the bottom is inverted. A lid operably coupled to base and configured to transition between a closed position and an open position in which cosmetics in the base are exposed for use.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A cosmetic compact comprising:
 a base, comprising:
 a bottom; 
 a first wall extending from the bottom and forming an opening configured to receive a plurality of cosmetic containers; 
 a second wall and a third wall extending from the bottom and spaced apart from one another and form cosmetic container restraining sidewalls configured to restrain the plurality of cosmetic containers when the bottom is inverted; and 
   a lid coupled to base and configured to operate between a closed position and an open position in which cosmetics in the base are exposed for use.   
     
     
         2 . The cosmetic compact as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising a retaining frame coupled to the base and configured to operate between an open configuration and a closed configuration in which the opening is covered by the retaining frame thereby preventing the insertion or removal of the plurality of cosmetic containers. 
     
     
         3 . The cosmetic compact as recited in  claim 2 , wherein the retaining frame open configuration is a position between the retaining frame closed configuration and the lid open configuration. 
     
     
         4 . The cosmetic compact as recited in  claim 2 , wherein at least one cosmetic container comprises a plurality of cosmetic containers and the retaining frame comprises a plurality of retaining tabs configured to remove any gaps between the plurality of cosmetic containers and the base. 
     
     
         5 . The cosmetic compact as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the second wall and the third wall have an angled portion facing one another so that the distance between the second wall and the third wall is greater near the bottom as compared to the distance between the second wall and the third wall at the respective distal ends away from the bottom. 
     
     
         6 . The cosmetic compact as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the bottom includes at least one groove integrally formed therein and configured to receive a corresponding at least one protrusion extending from the bottom of the plurality of cosmetic containers. 
     
     
         7 . A base of a modular compact configured to receive a plurality of cosmetic containers, the base comprising:
 a bottom;   a first wall extending from the bottom and forming an opening configured to receive the plurality of cosmetic containers;   a second wall and a third wall extending from the bottom and spaced apart from one another and form cosmetic container restraining sidewalls configured to restrain the plurality of cosmetic containers when the bottom is inverted.   
     
     
         8 . The base as recited in  claim 7 , wherein the bottom includes at least one container receiving groove formed therein. 
     
     
         9 . The base as recited in  claim 8 , wherein the container receiving groove spans a substantial entirety of the bottom portion in a direction that is substantially parallel to the second wall and the third wall. 
     
     
         10 . The base as recited in  claim 8 , wherein the at least one container receiving groove comprises three container receiving grooves comprising a first container receiving groove located substantially adjacent the second wall, a second container receiving groove located substantially adjacent the third wall, and a third container receiving groove located between the first container receiving groove and the second container receiving groove. 
     
     
         11 . The base as recited in  claim 7 , wherein the second wall and the third wall have an angled portion facing one another so that the distance between the second wall and the third wall is greater near the bottom as compared to the distance between the second wall and the third wall at the respective distal ends away from the bottom. 
     
     
         12 . The base as recited in  claim 11 , wherein at least one of the second wall or third wall has a lip portion at the distal end that extends substantially parallel to the bottom. 
     
     
         13 . The base as recited in  claim 7 , wherein the bottom includes at least one ridge configured to be received in a corresponding groove on the plurality of cosmetic containers. 
     
     
         14 . A cosmetic container configured to be installed into a base of cosmetic compact, the cosmetic container comprising:
 a floor;   a plurality of sidewalls extending from the floor and forming a cosmetic retention area;   a leg extending from the floor and configured to engage with a receiving groove of the base;   a extension member coupled to the floor and forming an angle relative to one of the plurality of sidewalls, wherein the extension member is configured to engage a wall of the base.   
     
     
         15 . The cosmetic container as recited in  claim 14 , further comprising ledge portion coupling the extension member to one of the plurality of sidewalls. 
     
     
         16 . The cosmetic container as recited in  claim 15 , wherein the ledge is substantially parallel to the floor. 
     
     
         17 . The cosmetic container as recited in  claim 14 , further comprising an additional leg located on a side of the floor opposite the leg. 
     
     
         18 . The cosmetic container as recited in  claim 17 , wherein the additional leg and the extension member form a cavity therebetween.