Cosmetic carrying case and applicator

Abstract

A cosmetic carrying case and applicator is described. The cosmetic carrying case and application includes a pod connected to a base. The pod has a receiving surface located on an underside of the pod. Lip balm or another type of cosmetic material is contained within the receiving surface located on the underside of the pod. At least two sides of the pod act as finger grips for the user to grip in order to remove the pod from the base and to apply the lip balm or other cosmetic material. The pod acts as a surface for the lip balm or cosmetic material and applicator. The cosmetic carrying case can be adhered or otherwise attached to another object such as a wallet or cellular phone for easy access by the user.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A cosmetic carrying case and applicator, the cosmetic carrying case and applicator comprising:
 a pod, wherein on an underside of the pod is a receiving surface, wherein the receiving surface located on the underside of the pod is configured to contain lip balm or another cosmetic material; and   a base configured to be removably connected to the pod, wherein the pod is configured to be oriented face down onto the base such that the receiving surface of the pod faces an interior cavity of the base when the pod is attached to the base,   and further wherein the pod comprises at least two parallel sides configured to act as finger grips for a user to grasp the pod and to apply the lip balm or another cosmetic material directly while holding the pod.   
     
     
         2 . The cosmetic carrying case and applicator of  claim 1 , wherein a back surface of the base is flat. 
     
     
         3 . The cosmetic carrying case and applicator of  claim 2 , wherein the flat back surface of the base is configured to be attachable to a back surface of a cellular phone. 
     
     
         4 . The cosmetic carrying case and applicator of  claim 1 , wherein the receiving surface on the underside of the pod is recessed on the underside of the pod. 
     
     
         5 . The cosmetic carrying case and applicator of  claim 1 , wherein one or more additional sides of the pod and one or more additional sides of the base have a curved shape, wherein the one or more additional sides of the pod connect to the at least two parallel sides. 
     
     
         6 . The cosmetic carrying case and applicator of  claim 1 , wherein the pod comprises a locking notch and the base comprises a locking catch. 
     
     
         7 . The cosmetic carrying case and applicator of  claim 6 , wherein the locking notch engages with the base when the pod is connected to the base. 
     
     
         8 . The cosmetic carrying case and applicator of  claim 6 , wherein the locking catch of the base is configured to connect to the locking notch of the pod. 
     
     
         9 . The cosmetic carry case and applicator of  claim 1 , wherein a top surface of the pod is flat. 
     
     
         10 . The cosmetic carrying case and applicator of  claim 1 , wherein the pod and the base comprise one or more magnets that are magnetically attracted to each other. 
     
     
         11 . The cosmetic carrying case and applicator of  claim 1 , wherein the base comprises an adhesive layer on a back surface of the base. 
     
     
         12 . A cosmetic carrying case and applicator, the cosmetic carrying case and applicator further comprising:
 a pod, wherein on an underside of the pod is a receiving surface, wherein the receiving surface of the pod is recessed on the underside of the pod, wherein the receiving surface located on the underside of the pod is configured to contain lip balm or another cosmetic material; and   a base configured to be removably connected to the pod, wherein the pod is configured to be oriented face down onto the base such that the receiving surface of the pod faces an interior cavity of the base when the pod is attached to the base,   and further wherein the pod comprise at least two parallel sides configured to act as finger grips for a user to grasp the pod and to apply the lip balm or another cosmetic material directly while holding the pod.   
     
     
         13 . The cosmetic carrying case and applicator of  claim 12 , wherein the pod is comprised of one or more sides, wherein at least two sides are parallel and are configured to act as finger grips. 
     
     
         14 . The cosmetic carrying case and applicator of  claim 13 , wherein the comprises at least two sides configured to be receiving slots for the finger grips of the pod. 
     
     
         15 . The cosmetic carrying case and applicator of  claim 12 , wherein the pod comprises a locking notch and the base comprises a locking catch, wherein the locking notch is configured to securely engage with the locking catch of the base. 
     
     
         16 . The cosmetic carrying case and applicator of  claim 12 , wherein the pod and the base comprise one or more magnets that are magnetically attracted to each other. 
     
     
         17 . The cosmetic carrying case and applicator of  claim 12 , wherein a back surface of the base is flat. 
     
     
         18 . The cosmetic carrying case and applicator of  claim 17 , wherein the flat back surface of the base is configured to be attachable to a back surface of a cellular phone. 
     
     
         19 . The cosmetic carrying case and applicator of  claim 17 , wherein the base comprises an adhesive layer on a back surface of the base. 
     
     
         20 . The cosmetic carrying case and applicator of  claim 17 , wherein a top surface of the pod is flat, wherein the top surface of the pod is on an opposite side from the underside of the pod.