Abstract:
The present invention relates generally to a cosmetic apparatus. More particularly, the invention encompasses an accessory sleeve for a cosmetic item. The present invention is also directed to a novel lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve. The accessory sleeve has a first opening to securely and releaseably accommodate a first cosmetic container, and a second opening to securely and releaseably accommodate a second cosmetic container. Both the accessory sleeve and the containers have releaseable engagement means to securely hold each to the other. The lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve has at least one partitioning wall having at least one protrusion having at least one spring means to exert pressure on one end of the cosmetic container. The cosmetic container preferably has at least two chambers, wherein the first chamber accommodates cosmetic contents, while the second chamber is used to accommodate at least one engageable fastener.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
     The instant patent application is a Continuation-In-Part of pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/927,748, filed on Nov. 23, 2010, titled “LOCK-IN COSMETIC ACCESSORY SLEEVE APPARATUS” the entire disclosure of which pending patent application is incorporated herein by reference. 
    
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates generally to a cosmetic apparatus. More particularly, the invention encompasses an accessory sleeve, for a cosmetic item. The present invention is also directed to a novel, lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve. The accessory sleeve has a first opening to securely and releaseably accommodate a first cosmetic container, and a second opening to securely and releaseably accommodate a second cosmetic container. Both the accessory sleeve and the containers have releaseable engagement means to securely hold each to the other. The lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve has at least one partitioning wall having at least one protrusion having at least one spring means to exert pressure on one end of the cosmetic container. The cosmetic container preferably has at least two chambers, wherein the first chamber accommodates cosmetic contents, while the second chamber is used to accommodate at least one engageable fastener. 
     BACKGROUND INFORMATION 
     The cosmetic industry is a vibrant industry with innovations and inventions. It is a multi-billion dollar market where every new improvement not only promotes a product but also leads to other innovations. There are numerous patents that have been obtained by the innovators of this industry, however, there are always new inventions that keep this industry moving forward. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 2,710,614 (Murray Dulbers), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, discloses an invention comprising a duplex rotary holder for personal use, and more particularly to a holder for personal use designed to closely unite two rotary holders, each of which being capacitated to carry an element related in use to the other. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 3,043,316 (Mary E. Bolser), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, discloses an invention which relates to an applicator for applying nail polish to one&#39;s fingernails. More particularly it relates to a compact applicator for dispensing a controlled amount of fluid into a brush. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 4,840,511 (Joseph E. Fattori, et al.), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, discloses an invention comprising a roll-on applicator package having a container for storing a fluid such as a perfume or lotion or an antiperspirant or deodorant composition, an elongated roller supported on stub axles near the container top for dispensing the fluid and a resilient cap having attached therein a resilient liner for sealing the container. The resilient liner is preferably an elastomeric material and has a Durometer measurement of 20-35 Shore A. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 5,492,248 (Georg Ortner, et al), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, discloses an invention comprising a perfume dispenser having a cylindrical shape similar to a pencil. A clip at the covering cap is broad and suitable for affixing advertising or jewelry, and may be slipped over the edge of a pocket, from which only the clip protrudes. The perfume dispenser has a delivery device including a pump, small sponge or a roll-on mechanism, which attaches to a glass cylinder. The covering cap is fastened by slipping it onto the perfume container, and a locking connection is provided between the cap and the perfume container. To compensate for tolerances, the covering cap can connect onto a metal mounting of the delivery device, for example, onto a screw cap. Alternatively, in a plug-in connection, the covering cap is provided with a slit in the edge region of a plug-in opening, or the covering cap may include a metal outer sleeve and an elastically deformable plastic inner sleeve. To improve seating of the cap, the inner sleeve includes ribs, which protrude inwards, extending in the longitudinal direction and having elastic, properties. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 5,586,694 (Diane Breidenbach, et al.), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, discloses an invention comprising a perfume dispenser which is provided with a clear replaceable refill cartridge. The perfume applicator includes a metal or plastic barrel, screw on cap and disposable replaceable refill cartridge. The refill cartridge acts as the case of the unit and liquid perfume is dispensed from a snap-in spring loaded applicator, such as a roll-on applicator or an atomizer spray applicator. The disposable refill cartridge screws into the base of the barrel and a clear plug portion of refill cartridge allows viewing of the perfume level to determine when the unit is empty. The replaceable perfume cartridge preferably includes a threaded neck portion with a roller ball applicator portion therein, wherein the threaded neck portion is closed by a threaded metal cap. The replaceable perfume cartridge also preferably includes a transparent base end to provide an indication of the amount of perfume left in the cartridge, wherein further the transparent base portion is adjacent to a threaded base collar which engages a reciprocal threaded interior end of a plastic sleeve within the metal exterior barrel. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 6,702,494 (Norbert Dumler, et al.), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, discloses an invention comprising a cosmetic unit comprising two different applicators each with a stem, each of the applicators dipping into a respective reservoir; each reservoir having an externally threaded neck on which to screw a coupling member; and the two reservoirs being releasably attachable to each other via a coupling sleeve by means of the coupling members which are screwed on and which simultaneously serve as a closure cap. The coupling members in the form of screw caps are non-rotarily attachable to the coupling sleeve by an axial serration and axially tightly attachable thereto by a beaded section engaging with a locking groove. 
     However, there is a need for improvement in the cosmetic accessories arena, and this invention improves on the deficiencies of the prior art, and provides a novel lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve apparatus. 
     PURPOSES AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The invention is a novel lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve apparatus having engageable fastener and/or pressure means. 
     Therefore, one purpose of this invention is to provide a novel lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve apparatus having engageable fastener and/or pressure means. 
     Another purpose of this invention is to provide a reliable solution for accommodating at least two cosmetic accessories within one sleeve-type cosmetic apparatus having engageable fastener and/or pressure means. 
     Yet another purpose of this invention is to provide an easy solution for removably locking, carrying, and locating at least one cosmetic accessory having engageable fastener and/or pressure means. 
     Therefore, in one aspect this invention comprises a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve apparatus comprising: 
     (a) a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve having a first open end and a second open end, at least one inner wall between said first open end and said second open end, an outer wall, and at least one sleeve engageable means; 
     (b) a first cosmetic accessory having at least one first engageable means, said first cosmetic accessory comprising a first container, said first container haying a first dispensing means for the passage of at least one first material, and wherein at least a portion of said first cosmetic accessory is releaseably secured to at least a portion of said inner wall of said lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve through said first open end;
 
(c) a second cosmetic accessory having at least one second engageable means, said second cosmetic accessory comprising a second container, said second container having a second dispensing means for the passage of at least one second material, and wherein at least a portion of said second cosmetic accessory is releaseably secured to at least a portion of said inner wall of said lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve through said second open end;
 
(d) wherein said at least one sleeve engageable means engages said at least one first engageable means to securely engage said first cosmetic accessory to said lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve, and said at least one sleeve engageable means engages said at least one second engageable means to securely engage said second cosmetic accessory to said lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve; and
 
(e) said at least one inner wall between said first open end and said second open end having at least one first protrusion facing said first open end, and wherein said first protrusion having at least one first spring-like means, and thereby forming said lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve apparatus.
 
     In another aspect this invention comprises a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve apparatus comprising: 
     (a) a cosmetic accessory having at least one first engageable means, said cosmetic accessory comprising a container, said container having at least one dispensing means for the passage of at least one first material, and wherein at least a portion of said cosmetic accessory is releaseably secured to at least a portion of an inner wall of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve through an open end;
 
(b) at least one inner wall between said at least one dispensing means and a base of said cosmetic accessory, and forming a chamber, said chamber having at least one first opening, and at least one second opening, and wherein said first opening being directly opposite said second opening; and
 
(c) at least one engageable fastener, and wherein said engageable fastener having an engageable button connected to an engageable base via at least one spring-like means, and wherein said engageable button is securely and engageable secured within said first opening in said chamber, and wherein said engageable base is secured within said second opening in said chamber, such that said engageable button forms said at least one first engageable means.
 
     In yet another aspect this invention comprises a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve apparatus comprising: 
     (a) a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve having a first open end and a second open end, at least one inner wall between said first open end and said second open end, an outer wall, and at least one sleeve engagable means; 
     (b) a first cosmetic accessory having at least one first engageable means, said first cosmetic accessory comprising a first container, said first container having a first dispensing means for the passage of at least one first material, and wherein at least a portion of said first cosmetic accessory is releaseably secured to at least a portion of said inner wall of said lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve through said first open end;
 
(c) a second cosmetic accessory having at least one second engageable means, said second cosmetic accessory comprising a second container, said second container having a second dispensing means for the passage of at least one second material, and wherein at least a portion of said second cosmetic accessory is releaseably secured to at least a portion of said inner wall of said lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve through said second open end;
 
(d) wherein said at least one sleeve engageable means engages said at least one first engageable means to securely engage said first cosmetic accessory to said lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve, and said at least one sleeve engageable means engages said at least one second engageable means to securely engage said second cosmetic accessory to said lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve;
 
(e) said at least one inner wall between said first open end and said second open end having, at least one first protrusion facing said first open end, and wherein said first protrusion having at least one first spring-like means;
 
(f) at least one inner wall between said at least one dispensing, means and a base of said first cosmetic accessory, and forming at least one first chamber, said first chamber having at least one first chamber opening, and at least one second chamber opening, and wherein said first chamber opening is directly opposite said second chamber opening; and
 
(g) at least one engageable fastener, and wherein said engageable fastener having an engageable button connected to an engageable base via at least one spring-like means, and wherein said engageable button is securely and engageable secured within said first chamber opening in said chamber, and wherein said engageable base is secured within said second chamber opening in said chamber, such that said engageable button forms said at least one first engageable means.
 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       Although the scope of the present invention is much broader than any particular embodiment, a detailed description of the preferred embodiment follows together with drawings. These drawings are for illustration purposes only and are not drawn to scale. Like numbers represent like features and components in the drawings. The invention may best be understood by reference to the ensuing detailed description in conjunction with the drawings in which: 
         FIG. 1  illustrates a side-view of a first embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention. 
         FIG. 2  illustrates a side-view of a second embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention. 
         FIG. 3  illustrates an exploded perspective view of a third embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention. 
         FIG. 4  illustrates a perspective view of a fourth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention. 
         FIG. 5  illustrates a cut-away perspective view of a fifth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention. 
         FIG. 6  illustrates an end view of a sixth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention. 
         FIG. 7  illustrates an end view of a seventh embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention. 
         FIG. 8  illustrates a cut-away side-view of an eighth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention. 
         FIG. 9  illustrates a side-view of a ninth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention. 
         FIG. 10  illustrates a side-view of a tenth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention. 
         FIG. 11  illustrates a side-view of an eleventh embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention. 
         FIG. 12  illustrates a cut-away perspective view of a twelfth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention. 
         FIG. 13  illustrates a cut-away perspective view of a thirteenth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention. 
         FIG. 14  illustrates an exploded perspective view of a fourteenth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention. 
         FIG. 15  illustrates an exploded perspective view of a fifteenth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention. 
         FIG. 16  illustrates a side-view of a sixteenth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention. 
         FIG. 17  illustrates a side-view of a seventeenth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention. 
         FIG. 18  illustrates a side-view of an eighteenth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention. 
         FIG. 19  illustrates a side-view of as nineteenth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention. 
         FIG. 20  illustrates a side-view of a twentieth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention. 
         FIG. 21  illustrates an exploded side-view of a twenty-first embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention. 
         FIG. 22  illustrates a side-view of a twenty-second embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention. 
         FIG. 23  illustrates an exploded side-view of a twenty-third embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention. 
         FIG. 24  illustrates a side-view of a twenty-fourth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention. 
         FIG. 25  illustrates an end-view of a twenty-fifth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention taken along  25 - 25  from  FIG. 24 . 
         FIG. 26  illustrates a side-view of a twenty-sixth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention. 
         FIG. 27  illustrates a side-view of a twenty-seventh embodiment of a cosmetic accessory sleeve invention. 
         FIG. 28  illustrates a side-view of a twenty-eighth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention. 
         FIG. 29  illustrates a side-view of as twenty-ninth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention. 
         FIG. 30  illustrates a side-view of a thirtieth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention. 
         FIG. 31  illustrates a side-view of a thirty-first embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention. 
         FIG. 32  illustrates a side-view of a thirty-second embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       FIG. 1  illustrates a side-view of a first embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention or apparatus  23 . The lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention  23 , or “Fresh Kiz”  23 , comprises of at least one first cosmetic accessory or container  10 , which can be removably secured to at least one lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve or carrier  25 . The lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  25 , preferably has at least one first opening  11 , at a first end  17 , of the lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  25 . The lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  25 , could also have at least one second opening  21 , at a second end  27 , of the lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  25 . The lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention  23  or “Fresh Kiz”  23 , could also have at least one second cosmetic accessory or container  20 , which can be removably secured to the at least one lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  25 . It is preferred that the openings  11 ,  21 , are of such a nature that they can securely accommodate the insertion and securing thereof of either the first cosmetic accessory  10 , or the second cosmetic accessory  20 . The first cosmetic accessory  10 , preferably comprises of an open end or a first dispensing means  14 , a closed end or wall  16 , and a cover or cap or lid  12 . The second cosmetic accessory  20 , preferably comprises of an open end or a second dispensing means  24 , a closed end or wall  26 , and a cover or cap or lid  22 . It should be appreciated that the cover or cap or lid  12 ,  22 , could be any cover or cap or lid  12 ,  22 , which are well-known in the art, such as, for example, a cover or cap or lid having internal threads, or having a snap-on type features, or having all internal sleeve that engages with the outer surface of the container  10 ,  20 , to name a few. 
       FIG. 2  illustrates a side-view of a second embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention or apparatus  33 . The lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention  33 , is similar to the lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention  23 , except that at least a portion of the cover or cap or lid  12 ,  22 , is inside at least a portion of the lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  25 , and is securely held therein. As one can see in this embodiment the closed end or wall  16 ,  26 , are on the outside of the lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  25 , and at the opposite ends. 
       FIG. 3  illustrates an exploded perspective view of a third embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention or apparatus  43 . The lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention  43 , is similar to the lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention  23 , except that the cosmetic accessory or container  30 , has a fluid delivery device  34 , in the cover or cap or lid portion  32 . The fluid delivery device  34 , could be an atomizer spray head  34 , a push button type outlet nozzle  34 , a spray mechanism  34 , to name a few 
       FIG. 4  illustrates a perspective view of a fourth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention where a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  45 , comprises at least one opening  46 , to accommodate at least one engaging means  47 . The at least one engaging means  47 , could be selected from a group comprising, a ball, a ball bearing, a solid protruding material, a male-type protrusion, to name a few. It should be appreciated that the opening  46 , is a through opening such that the engaging means  47 , protrudes through both the inside surface or plane of the lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  45 , as well as the outside surface or the plane of the lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  45 . The engaging means  47 , could also be a button-type lock and release  47 . 
       FIG. 5  illustrates a cut-away perspective view of a fifth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention where a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  55 , comprises at least one engaging area  57 . The at least one engaging area  57 , could be internal threads  57 , or internal, grooves  57 . The lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  55 , could optionally have at least one opening  58 , to allow for air movement, especially, for any release of air pressure when the cosmetic accessory  10 ,  20 , is being inserted into the lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  55 . 
       FIG. 6  illustrates an end view of a sixth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention where a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  65 , comprises at least one engaging area  67 . The at least one engaging area  67 , could be at least one locking teeth  67 , or at least one locking rib  67 . As one can see that the cross-sectional area of the first end  17 , is larger than the cross-sectional area of the first opening  11 . The cross-sectional area of the opening is comparable to the cross-sectional area of the first container  10 , or the second container  20 , as it has to be slightly bigger to accommodate the insertion of the first container  10 , or the second container  20 , into the first opening  11 . 
       FIG. 7  illustrates an end view of a seventh embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention where a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  75 , comprises at least one engaging, area  77 . The at least one engaging area  77 , could be at least one locking channel  77 , or blind hole  77 . 
       FIG. 8  illustrates a cut-away side-view of an eighth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention where a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  85 , comprises at least one engaging wall  86 . The engaging wall  86 , could have secured thereto at least one first spring  87 . The engaging wall  86 , could have secured thereto at least one second spring  89 , such that the first spring  87 , and the second spring  89 , are on the opposite wall surface of the engaging wall  86 . The lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  85 , could also have at least one locking teeth or rib or bump, or protrusion  82 . The wall  86 , of the lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  85 , could optionally have at least one opening  86 , to allow for air movement, especially, for any release of air pressure when the cosmetic accessory  10 ,  20 , is being inserted into the lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  85 . 
       FIG. 9  illustrates a side-view of a ninth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention where a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  95 , comprises at least one engaging area  97 . The at least one engaging area  97 , could be selected from a group comprising at least one locking channel  97 , a blind hole channel  97 , a bayonet-type channel  97 , a curved-shaped engaging channel  97 , to name a few. 
       FIG. 10  illustrates a side-view of a tenth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention where a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  105 , comprises at least one engaging wall  106 . The engaging wall  106 , is shaped such that it is thickest at a first location  102 , and thinner at a second location  104 , where the second location  104 , is closer to at least the first surface  17 , or the second surface  27 . 
       FIG. 11  illustrates a side-view of an eleventh embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention where a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  115 , composes at least one engaging wall  116 . The engaging wall  116 , is shaped such that it has a first cross-sectional area at a first location  112 , and second cross-sectional area at a second location  114 , such that the first cross-sectional area  112 , is different than the second cross-sectional area  114 . It is preferred that the first cross-sectional area  112 , is smaller than the second cross-sectional area  114 . For some applications the lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  115 , could also have at least one wall  118 . It is preferred that the wall  118 , is in the first cross-sectional area  112 . 
       FIG. 12  illustrates a cut-away perspective view of a twelfth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention where a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  125 , comprises at least one engaging area  126 . The at least one engaging area  126 , could be at least one locking teeth  126 , or at least one locking rib  126 . 
       FIG. 13  illustrates a cut-away perspective view of a thirteenth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention where a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  135 , comprises at least one first engaging area  136 . The at least one first engaging area  136 , could be at least one locking channel or blind hole  136 . The lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  135 , could also comprise of at least one second engaging area  138 . The at least one second engaging area  138 , could be at least one locking channel or locking protrusion  138 . 
       FIG. 14  illustrates an exploded perspective view of a fourteenth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention  143 . The lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention  143 , is similar to the lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention  23 , except that the cosmetic accessory or container  130 , has at least one engaging mechanism  132 . The at least one engaging mechanism  132 , could be selected from a group comprising an engaging protrusion  132 , a ball bearing  132 , a protruding surface  132 , to name a few. The lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention  143 , could also have a second cosmetic accessory or container  140 , having at least one engaging mechanism  142 . The at least one engaging mechanism  142 , could be selected from a group comprising an engaging protrusion  142 , a teeth protrusion  142 , a ribbed protrusion  142 , a protruding surface  142 , to name a few. The lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  145 , could also have at least one first engaging area  134 , to securely engage and accommodate the engaging, mechanism  132 . Similarly, the lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  145 , could also have at least one second engaging area  144 , to securely engage and accommodate the engaging mechanism  142 . The engaging mechanism  132 ,  142 , could also be a button-type lock and release mechanism  132 ,  142 . 
       FIG. 15  illustrates an exploded perspective view of a fifteenth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention  153 . The lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention  153 , is similar to the lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention  23 , except that the cosmetic accessory or container  150 , has at least one engaging mechanism  152 . The at least one engaging mechanism  152 , could be selected from a group comprising an engaging spring  152 , a raised strip  152 , to name a few. The lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention  153 , could also have a second cosmetic accessory or container  120 , having at least one engaging mechanism  122 . The at least one engaging mechanism  122 , could be selected from a group comprising an engaging protrusion  122 , a wing-type protrusion  122 , a wing-ribbed-type protrusion  122 , to name a few. The lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  155 , could also have at least one first engaging area  154 , to securely engage and accommodate the engaging mechanism  152 . Similarly, the lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  155 , could also have at least one second engaging area  124 , to securely engage and accommodate the engaging mechanism  122 . 
       FIG. 16  illustrates a side-view of a sixteenth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention where a cosmetic accessory or container  160 , has at least one engaging surface  168 , and a base  166 . The at least one engaging surface  168 , could be at least one locking channel  168 , or a locking protrusion  168 . The cosmetic accessory or container  160 , could also have a cap or cover  162 , having at least one cosmetic accessory  164 , secured thereto. The at least one cosmetic accessory  164 , could be selected from a group comprising, a lipstick  164 , an eye pencil  164 , an eye liner  164 , a chap stick  164 , a deodorant stick  164 , a perfume stick  164 , to name a few. 
       FIG. 17  illustrates a side-view of a seventeenth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention where a cosmetic accessory or container  170 , has at least one engaging surface  178 , and a base  176 . The at least one engaging surface  178 , could be at least one locking channel  178 , or a blind channel  178 , to name a few. 
       FIG. 18  illustrates a side-view of an eighteenth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention where a cosmetic accessory or container  180 , has at least one engaging surface  188 , and a base  186 . The at least one engaging surface  188 , is shaped such that it has a first cross-sectional area at a first location  182 , and second cross-sectional area at a second location  184 , such that the first cross-sectional area  182 , is different than the second cross-sectional area  184 . It is preferred that the first cross-sectional area  182 , is smaller than the second cross-sectional area  184 . 
       FIG. 19  illustrates a side-view of a nineteenth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention having a cosmetic accessory or container  190 , with a base  196 , where the cosmetic accessory  190 , is shaped such that it has a first cross-sectional area at a first location  191 , and second cross-sectional area at a second location  193 , such that the first cross-sectional area  191 , is different than the second cross-sectional area  193 . It is preferred that the first cross-sectional area  191 , is smaller than the second cross-sectional area  193 . The cosmetic accessory or container  190 , could also have a cap or cover  192 , having at least one cosmetic support article or accessory  194 , secured thereto. The at least one cosmetic support accessory  194 , could also have at least one cosmetic applicator  198 , secured thereto, where the cosmetic applicator  198 , could be selected from a group comprising, a brush  198 , a swab  198 , a felt-type material  198 , a scrubber  198 , a to name a few. 
       FIG. 20  illustrates a side-view of a twentieth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention where a cosmetic accessory or container  200 , has at least one engaging surface  208 , and a base  206 . The at least one engaging surface  208 , could be at least one locking channel  208 , or external threads  208 , or external grooves  208 . The cosmetic accessory or container  200 , could also have a cap or cover  202 , that can be snapably engaged to the peripheral edge or mouth  204 , of the cosmetic accessory  200 . 
       FIG. 21  illustrates an exploded side-view of a twenty-first embodiment of a cosmetic accessory sleeve invention where a cosmetic accessory or container  210 , has a base  216 , and a cap or cover  212 . The cosmetic accessory  210 , could have roller  218 ; or a roll-on type mechanism  218 , secured to the peripheral edge or mouth  214 , of the cosmetic accessory or container  210 . The roller  218 , could be a roller-type ball  218 , a cylindrical elongated roller  218 , or any other similar device which can be used for dispensing fluids or material, such as, for example, cosmetic fluids or cosmetic material, from inside the container  210 . 
       FIG. 22  illustrates a side-view of a twenty-second embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention where a cosmetic accessory or container  220 , has a base  226 , and a cap or cover or lid  222 . An area between the cap  222 , and the container  220 , defines an opening or mouth  224 . The cap  222 , has at least one channel or ridge  221 , while the container  220 , has at least one channel or ridge  228 . The at least one channel or ridge  221 , and/or the at least one channel or ridge  228 , help in providing a non-smooth area for the easy opening and closing of the cap  222 , and/or the container  220 , of the lock-in cosmetic accessory  23 . 
       FIG. 23  illustrates an exploded side-view of a twenty-third embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention where a cosmetic accessory or container  230 , has a base  236 , and a cap or cover or lid  232 . An area between the cap  232 , and the container  230 , defines an opening or mouth or dispensing means  234 . The cap  232 , along the peripheral portion of the cap  232 , has at least one male or female engagement portion  231 , while the container  230 , along the peripheral portion of the container  230 , has at least one male or female engagement portion  238 . The male or female engagement portion  231  and  238 , allow the secure engagement of the cap  232 , with the container  230 , around the opening  234 . 
       FIG. 24  illustrates a side cut-away view of a twenty-fourth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention or apparatus  321 . The lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention  323 , or “Fresh Kiz”  323 , could accommodate any of the at least one first cosmetic accessory or container as discussed earlier, such as, for example, cosmetic accessory or container  10 ,  20 , shown in  FIG. 1 , which can be removably secured to at least one lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve or carrier  325 . The lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  325 , preferably has at least one first sleeve opening  311 , at a first end  317 , of the lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  325 . The lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  325 , could also have at least one second sleeve opening  321 , at a second end  327 , of the lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  325 . The lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention  323 , or “Fresh Kiz”  323 , could also accommodate any of the at least one second cosmetic accessory or container as discussed earlier, such as, for example, container  10 ,  20 , shown in  FIG. 1 , which can be removably secured to the at least one lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  325 . It is preferred that the openings  311 ,  321 , are of such a nature that they can securely accommodate the insertion and securing thereof of either the first cosmetic accessory  10 , or the second cosmetic accessory  20 , and easy removal thereof, when desired. The first cosmetic accessory  10 , preferably comprises of an open end or a first dispensing means  14 , a closed end or wall  16 , and a cover or cap or lid  12 . The second cosmetic accessory  20 , preferably comprises of an open end or a second dispensing means  24 , a closed end or wall  26 , and a cover or cap or lid  22 . The lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  325 , further comprises at least one sectional wall having a first wall surface  316 , and a second wall surface  326 . The first wall surface  316 , faces the first opening  311 , and forms a first chamber  310 , which is between the first wall surface  316 , and the first opening  311 , while, the second wall surface  326 , faces the second opening  321 , and forms a second chamber  320 , which is between the second wall surface  326 , and the second opening  321 . The first wall surface  316 , has at least one first pole or protrusion or male portion  318 , to accommodate at least one first spring-like device  319 , while, the second wall surface  326 , has at least one second protrusion or pole or male portion  328 , to accommodate at least one second spring-like device  329 . The lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  325 , further comprises at least one first hole or opening  314 , and wherein the first hole or opening  314 , is between the first wall surface  316 , and the first end  317 . Optionally, the lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  325 , could also further comprise of at least one second hole or opening  324 , and wherein the second hole or opening  324 , is between the second wall surface  326 , and the second end  327 . For some applications the lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  325 , could also have at least one internal engaging area  313 , and wherein the at least one internal engaging area  313 , preferably is between a wall surface or an opening, and an end, such as, for example, between the second wall surface  326 , or opening  324 , and the second end  327 . 
       FIG. 25  illustrates an end-view of a twenty-fifth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention or apparatus  303 , taken along section  25 - 25  from  FIG. 24 . As one can see that the lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  325 , has at least one internal engaging area  313 , and wherein the at least one internal engaging area  313 , preferably is between a wall surface or an opening, and an end, such as, for example, between the second wall surface  326 , or opening  324 , shown in  FIG. 24 , and the second end  327 . The at least one internal engaging area  313 , could be used for example, to guide the engaging mechanism, such as, engaging mechanism  122 ,  132 ,  142 ,  152 , in towards the opening, such as, opening  314 ,  324 , so that the engaging mechanism  122 ,  132 ,  142 ,  152 , could securely locate and settle within the opening, such as, the opening  314 ,  324 . 
       FIG. 26  illustrates a side cut-away view of a twenty-sixth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention or apparatus  333 . The lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention  333 , is similar to lock-in cosmetic, accessory sleeve invention or apparatus  323 , shown in  FIG. 24 , but this embodiment further shows at least one cosmetic accessory or container  330 , being engageably inserted into one of the openings in the lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  325 , such as, opening  321 . The cosmetic accessory or container  330 , is similar to the containers discussed earlier, such as, for example, container  10 ,  20 ,  30 ,  120 ,  130 ,  140 ,  150 ,  160 ,  170 ,  180 ,  190 ,  200 ,  210 ,  220 ,  230 . The cosmetic accessory or container  330 , is shown here with a cap  312 , and at least one engaging mechanism  322 . The at least one engaging mechanism  322 , is spring-loaded and protrudes out of the outer surface  315 , of the cosmetic accessory  330 . Preferably, the spring-loaded engaging mechanism  322 , moves substantially vertical to the plane of the outer surface  315 , of the cosmetic accessory  330 . When pushed down the spring-loaded engaging mechanism  322 , moves down inside the cosmetic accessory  330 , and temporarily can be substantially parallel to the plane of the outer surface  315 , of the cosmetic accessory  330 . It is preferred that the at least one engaging mechanism  322 , locates and securely settles within an opening of the sleeve  325 , such as, the opening  314 ,  324 . One the at least one cosmetic accessory or container  330 , has been engageably inserted into one of the openings in the lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  325 , and is being securely held inside the lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  325 , the at least one cosmetic accessory or container  330 , when desired, can be removed from the lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  325 , by simply pressing down on the spring-loaded engaging mechanism  322 , and moving it down inside the cosmetic accessory  330 , and then slideably moving it towards the open end  311 ,  321 , and separating the at least one cosmetic accessory or container  330 , from the lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve  325 , as the at least one spring  319 ,  329 , exerts spring-pressure against the base  336 , of the at least one cosmetic accessory or container  330 , to move it towards the open end  321 . 
       FIG. 27  illustrates a side cut-away view of a twenty-seventh embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention  343 , comprising a cosmetic accessory or container  340 , having a closed end or wall or base  336 , and an opening or mouth  334 , to accommodate a cover or cap or lid  312 . The cosmetic accessory  340 , is similar to the cosmetic accessory  10 ,  20 ,  30 ,  120 ,  130 ,  140 ,  150 ,  160 ,  170 ,  180 ,  190 ,  200 ,  210 ,  220 ,  230 , except that it has at least one first chamber  345 , and at least one second chamber  355 , and wherein the first chamber  345 , is separated from the second chamber  355 , via at least one wall or barrier or partition  346 . The at least one first chamber  345 , has at least one first opening  342 , having walls  341 , and at least one second opening  332 , having walls  331 . Optionally, the cap or lid  312 , could have secured thereto at least one cosmetic accessory  164 . It is preferred that the at least one cosmetic accessory  164 , faces the partition or wall  346 , and is fully contained inside the second chamber  355 . 
       FIG. 28  illustrates a side cut-away view of a twenty-eighth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention  353 , comprising a cosmetic accessory or container  340 , having a closed end or wall or base  336 , and an opening or mouth  334 , to accommodate a cover or cap or lid  312 . The cosmetic accessory  340 , is similar to the cosmetic accessory  10 ,  20 ,  30 ,  120 ,  130 ,  140 ,  150 ,  160 ,  170 ,  180 ,  190 ,  200 ,  210 ,  220 ,  230 , except that it has at least one first chamber  345 , and at least one second chamber  355 , and wherein the first chamber  345 , is separated from the second chamber  355 , via at least one wall or harrier or partition  346 . The at least one first chamber  345 , has at least one first opening  342 , having walls  341 , and at least one second opening  332 , having, walls  331 . Optionally, the cap or lid  312 , (not shown) could be secured to mouth  334 , to keep the at least one cosmetic accessory contents  364 , contained inside the second chamber  355 . At least one engageable fastener  370 , having an engageable button  322 , with walls  347 , which is connected to a base  344 , having walls  348 , via at least one spring means  349 , is inserted into the first chamber  345 , via the first opening  342 , such that the engageable button  322 , protrudes out of the second opening  332 , while the surfaces  331 , and  347 , are in engageable contact with each other. The base  344 , is pushed into the first opening  342 , such that the at least one spring means  349 , is in compression, and the wall surfaces  341 , and  348 , are in secure contact with each other. It is preferred that when the base  344 , is secured inside the opening  342 , that the base outer surface  335 , is parallel or flush with the outer surface  315 , of the cosmetic accessory or container&#39;s outer surface  315 . 
       FIG. 29  illustrates a side cut-away view of a twenty-ninth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention  363 , comprising a cosmetic accessory or container  340 , having a closed end or wall or base  336 , and an opening or mouth  334 , to accommodate a cover or cap or lid  312 . The cosmetic accessory  340 , is similar to the cosmetic accessory  10 ,  20 ,  30 ,  120 ,  130 ,  140 ,  150 ,  160 ,  170 ,  180 ,  190 ,  200 ,  210 ,  220 ,  230 , except that it has at least one first chamber  345 , and at least one second chamber  355 , and wherein the first chamber  345 , is separated from the second chamber  355 , via at least one wall or barrier or partition  346 . The at least one first chamber  345 , has at least one first opening  342 , having walls  341 , and at least one second opening  132 , having walls  331 . Optionally, the cap or lid  312 , (not shown) could be secured to mouth  334 , to keep the at least one cosmetic accessory contents  364 , contained inside the second chamber  355 . At least one engageable fastener  380 , having an engageable button  322 , with walls  347 , which is connected to a base  344 , having walls  348 , via at least one spring, means  349 , is inserted into the first chamber  345 , via the first opening  342 , such that the engageable button  322 , protrudes out of the second opening  332 , while the surfaces  331 , and  347 , are in engageable contact with each other. The base  344 , is pushed into the first opening  342 , such that the at least one spring means  349 , is in compression, and the wall surfaces  341 , and  348 , are in secure contact with each other. It is preferred that when the base  344 , is secured inside the opening  342 , that the base outer surface  335 , is parallel or flush with the outer surface  315 , of the cosmetic accessory or container&#39;s outer surface  315 . 
       FIG. 30  illustrates a side-view of a thirtieth embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention illustrating at least one engageable fastener  373 . The engageable fastener  373 , has an engageable button  322 , with walls  347 , which are connected to a base  344 , having walls  348 , via at least one spring means  349 . As shown in  FIGS. 28 and 29 , that the engageable fastener  373 , can be inserted into the first chamber  345 , via the first opening  342 , such that the engageable button  322 , protrudes out of the second opening  332 , while the surfaces  331 , and  347 , are in engageable contact with each other. Additionally, when the base  344 , is pushed into the first opening  342 , the spring means  349 , is then pushed into a compression mode, and the wall surfaces  341 , and  348 , are secured to each other so that the button is forced to protrude through the second opening  332 . It is preferred that when the base  344 , is secured inside the opening  342 , that the base outer surface  335 , is parallel or flush with the outer surface  315 , of the cosmetic accessory or container&#39;s outer surface  315 . 
       FIG. 31  illustrates a side-view of a thirty-first embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention illustrating at least one engageable fastener  381 . The engageable fastener  383 , has an engageable button  322 , with walls  347 , which are connected to a base  344 , having walls  348 , via at least one spring means  349 . Optionally, the base  344 , could have at least one stub or protrusion or male portion  358 , to securely engage and accommodate one end of the spring means  349 . Optionally, the base of the engageable button  322 , could have at least one stub or protrusion or male portion  357 , to securely engage and accommodate one end of the spring means  349 . As shown in  FIGS. 28 and 29 , that the engageable fastener  373 , can be inserted into the first chamber  345 , via the first opening  342 , such that the engageable button  322 , protrudes out of the second opening  332 , while the surfaces  331 , and  347 , are in engageable contact with each other. Additionally, when the base  344 , is pushed into the first opening  342 , the spring means  349 , is then pushed into a compression mode, and the wall surfaces  341 , and  348 , are secured to each other so that the button is forced to protrude through the second opening  332 . It is preferred that when the base  344 , is secured inside the opening  342 , that the base outer surface  335 , is parallel or flush with the outer surface  315 , of the cosmetic accessory or container&#39;s outer surface  315 . 
       FIG. 32  illustrates a side-view of a thirty-second embodiment of a lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve invention illustrating at least one engageable fastener  393 . The engageable fastener  393 , has an engageable button  322 , with walls  347 , which are connected to a base  344 , having walls  348 , via at least one spring means  349 . Optionally, the base  344 , could have at least one blind hole or area or female portion  368 , to securely engage and accommodate one end of the spring means  349 . Optionally, the base of the engageable button  322 , could have at least one blind hole or area or female portion  367 , to securely engage and accommodate one end of the spring means  349 . As shown in  FIGS. 28 and 29 , that the engageable fastener  373 , can be inserted into the first chamber  345 , via the first opening  342  such that the engageable button  322 , protrudes out of the second opening  332 , while the surfaces  331 , and  347 , are in engageable contact with each other. Additionally, when the base  344 , is pushed into the first opening  342 , the spring means  349 , is then pushed into a compression mode, and the wall surfaces  341 , and  348 , are secured to each other so that the button is forced to protrude through the second opening  332 . It is preferred that when the base  344 , is secured inside the opening  342 , that the base outer surface  335 , is parallel or flush with the outer surface  315 , of the cosmetic accessory or container&#39;s outer surface  315 . 
     It is preferred that the periphery of the wall  331 , of the cosmetic accessory or container  330 ,  340 , is shaped so as to complement the shape of periphery of the wall  347 , of the engageable button  322 . In order to contain the engageable button  322 , from slipping out of the opening  332 , it is preferred that the peripheral wall  331 , is at its narrowest along the outer surface  315 , and widest inside the chamber  345 . Similarly, it is preferred that the periphery of the wall  341 , of the cosmetic accessory or container  330 ,  340 , is shaped so as to complement the shape of periphery of the wall  348 , of the base  344 , of the engageable fastener  370 ,  380 ,  373 ,  383 ,  393 . 
     It is preferred that the lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve is made from a material selected from a group comprising, metal, plastic, glass, Plexiglas, a composite material, or any combination thereof, to name a few. 
     It is preferred that the cosmetic accessory is made from a material selected from a group comprising, metal, plastic, glass, Plexiglas, a composite material, or any combination thereof, to name a few. For most applications the cosmetic accessory is preferably a slender and an elongated type cosmetic accessory. For some applications the cosmetic accessory could be made from a transparent material or at least a portion of the cosmetic accessory could be transparent so that the user could visually see the material remaining inside the cosmetic accessory. 
     The cosmetic accessory could contain material from a group comprising, a brush, a swab, a cosmetic stick, a lip gloss stick, a perfume stick, a cologne stick, a deodorant stick, an antiperspirant stick, an after shave, a shadow pencil, a cosmetic lacquer liner, a mascara liner, a stain remover stick, a blush stick, a roll-on hall, a lipstick, a lip gloss, a chap stick, a perfume, a cologne, a breath freshener, a breath spray, a deodorant, an antiperspirant, an eyeliner, an eye shadow, a cosmetic-type pencil, an eye shadow pencil, a concealer pencil, a liquid liner, a lip liner, a cosmetic lacquer, a mascara, a cream, a hand cream, an acne cream, a lotion, a suntan lotion, a skin lotion, a cosmetic fluid, a nail polish, a nail polish remover, a stain remover, a static guard, a blush, a powder, a mineral powder, a makeup concealer, a makeup foundation, and combinations thereof, to name a few. The cosmetic accessory could also be a hollow container which could be used as a storage container or device as desired by the user. Similarly, the cosmetic accessory could also be a refillable container or dispenser. However, for some applications the cosmetic accessory could be such that it accommodates a removable or replaceable fluid or material reservoir cartridge. For some applications the cosmetic accessory could be a pen-type insert which could be engageably or permanently inserted within a casing. 
     It is preferred that the lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve apparatus is used to secure two complimentary cosmetic items within the sleeve or carrier. For example, the first cosmetic accessory  10 , could be a breath spray  10 , while the second cosmetic accessory  20 , could be a lip gloss  20 , which could both engageably be secured to the lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve or carrier  25 . 
     As one can now appreciate that this invention allows the easy carrying of small cosmetic accessories in a secure and engageably removable way, such as, in a purse or a pouch or in a pocket. 
     For some applications one could color code the lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve and/or the containers and/or the cosmetic accessory containers. One could also use glitter and/or rhinestones with the lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve and/or the containers and/or the cosmetic accessory containers. 
     The lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve apparatus of this invention is being marketed under the brand name “Freshkiz”, and is available via the website www.freshkiz.com. 
     The cap on the cosmetic accessory is preferably used to protect the dispensing means, however, for some applications an article could be secured to the cap such that the article secured to the cap is held inside the container, and wherein the article could be selected from a group comprising a brush, a swab, cosmetic stick, a lipstick, a lip gloss stick, a chap stick, a perfume stick, a cologne stick, a deodorant stick, an antiperspirant stick, an eyeliner, an eye shadow pencil, a cosmetic-type pencil, a shadow pencil, a concealer pencil, a liquid liner, a lip liner, a cosmetic lacquer liner, a mascara liner, a stain remover stick, and a blush stick, a roll-on ball, to name a few. 
     It should be appreciated that for most applications the cross-sectional area of the lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve is larger than the cross-sectional area of the first container and/or the second container. 
     The peripheral shape of the engageable button  322 , is selected from a group comprising a round-shaped button, a square-shaped button, an elliptical-shaped button, a conical-shaped button, an odd-shaped button, a triangular-shaped button, a polygonal-shaped button, to name a few. 
     The peripheral shape of the wall  331 , is selected from a group comprising, a triangular shape, a stepped shape, a conical shape, a curved shape, an arced shape, to name a few. 
     While the present invention has been particularly described in conjunction with a specific preferred embodiment, it is evident that many alternatives, modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the at in light of the foregoing description it is therefore contemplated that the appended claims will embrace any such alternatives, modifications and variations as falling within the true scope and spirit of the present invention.