Abstract:
The invention is directed to a housing to hold false eyelashes without the need of glue to hold the eyelashes in place. The inventive housing has a cylindrical base that maintains the desired curvature of the eyelashes during storage and/or transportation and non-adhesive attachments secure the eyelashes to the cylindrical base.

Description:
RELATED APPLICATION 
       [0001]    This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/774,091, filed Mar. 7, 2013, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. 
     
    
     FIELD OF INVENTION 
       [0002]    The present invention relates generally to a container for storing false eyelashes of the type typically worn by women. More specifically, the invention relates to a container for false eyelashes that secures false eyelashes of adjustable length in the absence of adhesives or fixatives. 
       BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0003]    A person&#39;s eyes are an important part of their appearance, and recently the use of false eyelashes to accentuate the eyes has become more prevalent. False eyelashes are made of human hairs, synthetic hairs, nylon, fibers, threads, or even fiber optics. False eyelashes are manufactured to have a base strand that is applied to the user&#39;s eyelid, typically with adhesive. A plurality of individual strands (the eyelashes) are secured to the base strand at intervals and extend therefrom in the same direction. The lashes are provided in standard lengths and thus may need to be trimmed for those users having smaller eye lids or creatively placed, i.e. positioned to cover as much of the eyelid as possible, for those having larger eye lids. 
         [0004]    In order to assure ease of application and natural appearance of the false eyelashes the base strand and plurality of individual strands are provided with a curvature similar to those of an actual eyelid and eyelashes, respectively. In order to maintain the curvature, false eyelash sets are typically mounted side by side on vacuum formed insets that provide a curvature similar to that of an eyelid. The base strands of the false eyelashes are attached to appropriately curved portions of the insets by means of an adhesive substance. In order to remove an eyelash set from an inset each eyelash is gripped, for example by tweezers, and the base strand torn away from the curved portion to which it is attached. Unless this operation is carried out very carefully the force used to remove each eyelash from the inset will cause the eyelashes to be distorted and twisted out of shape so that the base strand loses much of its important curvature resulting in more difficult application of an eyelash to a user&#39;s eyelid. In addition, adhesive typically utilized to hold the underside of the lashes to the insets may remain on the lashes, degrading the appearance and/or performance of the lashes. It would thus be beneficial to limit the use of adhesive in packaging the false eyelashes for safety and mechanical reasons. 
         [0005]    Further, the amount of packaging necessary to attractively and durably package the false eyelashes is considerable and adds to the complexity and cost of producing the false eyelashes. Moreover, today&#39;s consumers are more environmentally conscious and may not appreciate the expenditure of energy and resources in the manufacture the additional packaging and/or the amount of refuse generated by the discarded packaging. 
         [0006]    Thus a need exists for a false eyelash holder that maintains the proper curvature of the base strand of the false eyelash in the absence of adhesives while reducing the amount of associated packaging. 
         [0000]    The current invention provides for a false eyelash holder that achieves such benefits. The false eyelash holder of the current invention provides for a cylindrical base, having a natural curvature/circumference similar to that of an eyelid, to which the base strand of a false eyelash may be mounted to impart a similar curvature/circumference to an eyelid using non-adhesive attachments. This inventive holder provides for the reduced use of adhesive and packaging, thereby providing greater ease of eyelash removal from the packaging. Additionally, in the instance of the packaging of multiple sets of false eyelashes, the invention allows for more efficient and economical production of the packaging for false eyelashes given that the lashes may be located in closer proximity to one another than permitted by previous false eyelash holders. Further, the false eyelash holder of the current invention may be suitable for use with adjustable length false eyelashes, i.e. eyelashes that are longer than those of an average or standard length false eyelash that may be trimmed/cut to the user&#39;s desired shape or length. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0007]    In one embodiment, a false eyelash holder comprised of: 
         [0008]    a. a cylindrical base having a curvature and a circumference; 
         [0009]    b. at least one non-adhesive attachment along the circumference of the cylindrical base, and 
         [0010]    c. an adaptable length false eyelash having a base strand and lash strands wherein the base strand adopts the curvature of the cylindrical base in the absence of any adhesive when the adaptable length false eyelash is mounted along the circumference of the cylindrical base and secured using the at least one non-adhesive attachment. 
         [0011]    In another embodiment, the adaptable length false eyelash is spooled around the cylindrical base. 
         [0012]    In another embodiment, the cylindrical base is hollow and has an interior surface. 
         [0013]    In another embodiment, the cylindrical base is a cylinder, truncated cone, conical frustum, inverted truncated cone, or inverted conical frustum. 
         [0014]    In another embodiment, the false eyelash holder comprised of a tray extending outward from the cylindrical base and having a concave depression having a profile substantially matching the profile to be imparted to the lash strands of the adaptable length false eyelash, wherein the lash strands of the adaptable length false eyelashes reside within the concave depression. 
         [0015]    In another embodiment, the profile of the concave depression conforms approximately to the natural curve of an eyelash. 
         [0016]    In another embodiment, the cylindrical base is hollow and has an interior surface. 
         [0017]    In another embodiment, the curvature of the cylindrical base conforms approximately to the natural curve of an eyelid. 
         [0018]    In another embodiment, the circumference of the cylindrical base is about 0.75 inches to about 7.0 inches. 
         [0019]    In another embodiment, the circumference of the cylindrical base is about 1.5 inches to 6.25 inches. 
         [0020]    In another embodiment, the circumference of the cylindrical base is about 2.25 inches to about 5.5 inches. 
         [0021]    In another embodiment, the cylindrical base has a cross-sectional shape and the shape is selected from the group consisting of circular, oblong, elliptical, and ovals. 
         [0022]    In another embodiment, the non-adhesive attachment is selected from the group consisting of an opening, hole, notch, hook, slit, and combination thereof. 
         [0023]    In another embodiment, the false eyelash holder has at least two non-adhesive attachments. 
         [0024]    In another embodiment, the false eyelash holder has greater than two non-adhesive attachments. 
         [0025]    In another embodiment, the false eyelash holder has protrusions or indentations along its circumference. 
         [0026]    In another embodiment, the cylindrical base incorporates an integral eyelash cutter. 
         [0027]    In another embodiment, in implements related to the use of adaptable length false eyelash are stored within the hollow cylindrical base. 
         [0028]    In another embodiment, the interior surface of the hollow cylindrical base is roughened or chemically treated. 
         [0029]    In another embodiment, a multiple false eyelash holder comprising: 
         [0030]    a mounting rod having a first and second end, and a circumference less than the circumference of the cylindrical base along its length except for the second end; 
         [0031]    at least two false eyelash holders of embodiment 7 mounted on mounting rod; and 
         [0032]    a cap comprised of a cover and an attachment. 
         [0033]    In another embodiment, the cover is transparent or translucent. 
         [0034]    In another embodiment, a multiple false eyelash holder comprised of: 
         [0035]    a first false eyelash holder of embodiment 5 having a first outer lip; 
         [0036]    a second false eyelash holder of embodiment 5 having a second outer lip; and 
         [0037]    a hinge connecting first outer lip of first false eyelash holder to second outer lip of second false eyelash holder; 
         [0038]    wherein the second false eyelash holder can be folded over the first eyelash holder. 
         [0039]    In another embodiment, a false eyelash holder comprised of: 
         [0040]    A cylindrical base having a curvature and circumference comprised of a first half and a second half wherein at least one non-adhesive attachment is provided on the first half of the cylindrical base and at least one non-adhesive attachment is provided on the second half of the cylindrical base; 
         [0041]    A tray extending outward from the cylindrical base having a first half connected to the first half of the cylindrical base and a second half connected to the second half of the cylindrical base wherein both the first half of the tray and the second half of the tray each have a concave depression having a profile; and 
         [0042]    A hinge connecting the first half of the cylindrical base and the first half of the tray to the second half of the cylindrical base and the second half of the tray. 
         [0000]    In another embodiment, a kit comprising a false eyelash holder of embodiment 1, 5, or 23 and a cosmetic or personal care product. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0043]      FIGS. 1A and 1B  depict the back and front view, respectively, of a false eyelash holder of the current invention without a false eyelash mounted thereon. 
           [0044]      FIGS. 2A and 2B  depict the back and front view, respectively, of a false eyelash holder of the current invention with a false eyelash mounted thereon. 
           [0045]      FIGS. 3A and 3B  provide a top down and cross-sectional perspective, respectively, of another embodiment of the false eyelash holder of the current invention wherein a tray having a concave depression is provided to maintain the curvature of the lash strands. 
           [0046]      FIG. 4  provides a top down view of an alternative embodiment of the false eyelash holder of  FIG. 3  in which the cylindrical base and tray have two halves joined by a connecting hinge. 
           [0047]      FIG. 5  provides a cross-sectional view of the false eyelash holder of  FIG. 4  when the false eyelash holder is folded over itself to generate a protective enclosure for false eyelashes mounted thereon. 
           [0048]      FIG. 6  illustrates a false eyelash holder of the current invention with several sets of false eyelashes mounted thereon and a central storage space for associated items, i.e. adhesive, tweezers, etc., for the use of the false eyelashes. 
           [0049]      FIG. 7  illustrates a further embodiment of an eyelash holder of the current invention in which a single base strand of a false eyelash is spooled or coiled around the false eyelash holder and an integral cutting means is provided for cutting/trimming the false eyelash. 
           [0050]      FIG. 8  illustrates a further embodiment of an eyelash holder of the current invention wherein multiple sets of false eyelashes may be secured in individual trays of  FIG. 3A  and may be mounted over a central mounting rod. For storage purposes, an integral false eyelash holder and a removable cover are provided to secure the trays to the central mounting rod when access to the false eyelashes is not needed. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0051]    All terms used herein are intended to have their ordinary meaning unless otherwise provided. 
         [0052]    The present invention provides for a false eyelash holder that maintains the desired curvature of the false eyelash&#39;s base strand with minimal or no use of adhesives and reduced packaging. In one embodiment, the invention uses a cylindrical base having a natural curvature and at least one non-adhesive attachment, such as an opening, hole, notch, hook, slit, other suitable means known in the art, or some combination thereof, suitable to secure the base strand of the false eyelash to the cylindrical holder. In practice, the base strand of the false eyelash is mounted around the circumference of the cylindrical base and each end or both ends of the base strand is/are secured within one or more non-adhesive attachments around the circumference of the cylindrical base. Without wishing to be bound to a particular theory, the base strand of the false eyelash naturally maintains a linear configuration, and thus when mounted on the cylindrical base an outward force pulls the ends of the base strand away from the cylinder. When inserted within the non-adhesive attachments of the current false eyelash holder, the ends of the base strand will push against the interior walls of the cylinder base, if the non-adhesive attachment is an opening, hole or notch for example, or an upright member, if the non-adhesive attachment is a hook. It is this tension between the ends of the base strand and the non-adhesive attachments that allows the base strand of the false eyelash to be securely mounted to the cylindrical base of the current invention in order to impart a desired curvature to the base strand without the use of adhesive. 
         [0053]    The false eyelash holder of the current invention provides a suitably protective and cost-effective way of transporting, packaging, and selling false eyelashes in singular or multiple packs. Further, in one embodiment the cylindrical base may be hollow providing a space for the implements needed to use the false eyelashes, such as glue, tweezers, eyelash remover solution, etc., and thereby provides a convenient centralized storage of necessary tools within one apparatus. The false eyelash holders of the current invention provide a more cost-effective and environmentally friendly way of packaging false eyelashes because an increased number of false eyelashes and/or sets of lashes can be arrayed per volume of packing substrate. Lastly, the cylindrical base of the current invention allows for the use of long single base strand arrays and thereby permits the user to customize the eyelash length and potentially the base strand shape. Specifically, the mounting of the single lash array on the false eyelash holder of the current invention permits the use of longer length lashes than heretofore known in the prior art, such as adaptable lashes that are about 2 to 7 inches in length. 
         [0054]    Some embodiments of the false eyelash holder according to the present invention are shown in  FIGS. 1-8 . The false eyelash holder includes a cylindrical base  20  having a natural curvature/circumference that approximates the curvature of an eyelid. Cylindrical base  20  has at least one non-adhesive attachment  30  along its surface suitable for securing the base strand of a false eyelash to cylindrical base  20  such that the base strand adopts the curvature of cylindrical base. 
         [0055]    As noted above, cylindrical base  20  of the current invention possesses a natural curvature that approximates that of a natural eyelid to impart to the base strand of a false eyelash a similar curvature. As such, the shape and circumference of cylindrical base  20  should be suitable for maintaining the desired curvature. 
         [0056]    The cross-sectional shape of cylindrical base  20  may include circles, oblongs, ellipses, ovals, and similar eyelid-like shapes, in a further embodiment the cross sectional shape is circular, elliptical or oval, and in yet a further embodiment the cross sectional shape is circular. In further embodiments, cylindrical base  20  may be provided as a truncated cone, conical frustum, inverted truncated cone, and/or inverted conical frustum. Said shapes may provide benefits in providing additional support for the lash strands of the mounted false eyelashes (truncated cone and/or conical frustum) or in the display of the lash strands of the mounted false eyelashes (inverted truncated cone and/or inverted conical frustum). 
         [0057]    Further, the diameter of the cylindrical base  10  should approximate the diameter of an eyelid. The diameter of a natural eyelid may vary from about 0.5 to 2 inches (about 1.27 to 5.08 cm), and therefore in one embodiment the diameter of the cylindrical base should be within about 30% of these natural occurring diameters, in a further embodiment the diameter is within 20% of the naturally occurring diameters, and in yet a further embodiment the diameter is within 10% of the naturally occurring diameters. Alternatively, the diameter of the cylindrical base may be about 0.25 to 2.25 inches (about 0.64 to 5.72 cm), in a further embodiment between 0.5 to 2 inches (about 1.27 to 5.08 cm), and in yet a further embodiment it may be between 0.75 and 1.75 inches (about 1.91 to 4.44 cm). The circumference of cylindrical base  10  may then be between about 0.75 and 7.0 inches (about 1.91 to 17.78 cm), in a further embodiment the circumference may be between about 1.5 inches and 6.25 inches (about 3.81 to 15.86 cm), and in yet a further embodiment the circumference may be between 2.25 and 5.5 inches (about 5.72 to 13.97 inches). In those instances where cylindrical base is provided as a truncated cone or conical frustum, the base diameter and circumference as well as the upper diameter and circumference of the truncated cone or conical frustum may be within the ranges of diameters and circumferences noted above. 
         [0058]    In further embodiments, cylindrical base  20  may be solid or hollow. In certain embodiments, namely those in which (1) openings or holes are used as non-adhesive attachments, (2) it is desired to store related implements, i.e. adhesive, tweezers, etc., within cylindrical base  10 ,  FIG. 6 , or (3) cylindrical base  10  is intended to slide over a mounting rod,  FIG. 8 , a hollow cylindrical base is preferred. In certain embodiments where cylindrical base  10  is hollow to accommodate non-adhesive attachments in the form of openings, holes, notches, etc., the interior surface of cylindrical base  20  may be roughened, chemically treated, or otherwise modified to enhance the friction between the base strand ends with the interior surface of cylindrical base  10 . This modification of the interior surface may provide an enhanced securement of a false eyelash to cylindrical base  20  without the use of adhesives. Further, it will be appreciated that the interior diameter/circumference of hollow cylindrical base  20  should be sufficient to accommodate various related implements where hollow cylindrical base is sought to be used as storage space for such items. Additionally, in such embodiments the bottom of such hollow cylindrical base  20  should be solid, permanently capped or removably capped so that the various implements do not slide out the bottom when inserted through the top of hollow cylindrical base  20 . 
         [0059]      FIGS. 1A and 1B  illustrate the basic components of the false eyelash holder  10  of the current invention.  FIG. 1A  illustrates a rear view of false eyelash holder  10 . As depicted, false eyelash holder  10  uses a hollow cylindrical base  20  with a first non-adhesive attachment  30 , which is depicted as an opening within  FIG. 1A .  FIG. 1B  depicts the front of holder  10  and shows an second non-adhesive attachment  40 , which is depicted as a hook, on cylindrical base  20 .  FIGS. 2A and 2B , which provide the same views of the holder as  FIGS. 1A and 1B , respectively, demonstrate the use of holder  10  with a false eyelash  50  mounted thereon. Specifically, false eyelash  50  has a base strand  60  with a first end  80  and a second end  90  and numerous lash strands  70  extending outwards from base strand  60  in the same direction. Base strand  60  is wrapped around the circumference of cylindrical base  20 , and, as depicted within  FIG. 2A , ends  80  and  90  are inserted within first non-adhesive attachment  30 , i.e., the opening, to secure false eyelash  50  to cylindrical base  20 . Further, as shown in  FIG. 2B , base strand  60  may be inserted into second non-adhesive attachment  30 , which may be optionally present, to further secure base strand  60  to cylindrical base  20  and maintain the position of false eyelash  50  along the length of cylindrical base  20 . In certain embodiments, protrusions, such as bumps, shelves, tabs, studs, etc., or indentations, such as grooves, channels, notches, etc. may be used to maintain the positioning of the false eyelash. 
         [0060]    A further embodiment of a false eyelash holder  100  of the present invention is depicted within  FIGS. 3A and 3B  of the current invention. In this alternative embodiment, a tray  110  is provided with a concave depression and/or groove  120 , the curve of which is similar to the natural curve of eyelashes. This arrangement allows the maintenance of the desired curvature of not only base strand  60  but also lash strands  70  as well. Specifically,  FIGS. 3A and 3B  depict tray  110  integral to cylindrical base  20  and extending outward therefrom. Tray  110  has a concave depression  120  wherein lash strands  70  of false eyelash  50  reside without extending up or over the outer lip  130  of tray  110 . The cross sectional view provided by  FIG. 3B  illustrates the attachment and positioning of false eyelash  50  within this further embodiment of the false eyelash holder. Similar to  FIGS. 2A and 2B  above, base strand  60  is wrapped around the circumference of cylindrical base  20 .  FIG. 3B  illustrates an alternative way of attaching ends  80  and  90  of base strand  60  to cylindrical base  20 . In this embodiment, first non-adhesive attachment  30  and second non-adhesive attachment  40  are located within close horizontal proximity to one another such that ends  80  and  90  are each inserted into a separate non-adhesive attachment, i.e., end  80  is inserted into first non-adhesive attachment  30  and end  90  is inserted into second non-adhesive attachment  40 . Within  FIG. 3B  ends  80  and  90  are shown in contact with interior surface  140  of cylindrical base  20 . The interior portions of ends  80  and  90 ,  150  and  160  respectively, are of sufficient length that the friction generated between them and interior surface  140  is sufficient to securely maintain base strand  60  on cylindrical base  20  and impart the natural curvature of cylindrical base  20  to base strand  60 . As shown within  FIG. 3B , lash strands  70  of false eyelash  50  reside within concave depression  120  and thereby adopt a curvature similar to that of a natural eyelash. In a further embodiment, concave depression  120  may have grooves or ridges radiating away from cylindrical base  20  which may serve to maintain desired spacing and or positioning of individual lash strands relative to one another. In yet a further embodiment incorporating the false eyelash holder of  FIGS. 3A and 3B , a multiple false eyelash holder may be fashioned by using a connecting hinge between the outer lip of a first false eyelash holder of  FIGS. 3A and 3B  and the outer lip of a second false eyelash holder of  FIGS. 3A and 3B  such that either the first or second eyelash holder may be folded over the other eyelash holder. In a further variation of this embodiment a closure means is provided on the side of the outer lip of the first eyelash holder and/or second eyelash holder opposite the hinge. In this embodiment, the trays of the respective eyelash holders form a protective cover for the false eyelashes enclosed therein when the multiple eyelash holder is closed. 
         [0061]      FIG. 4  provides a top down view of a further embodiment of false eyelash holder  100  depicted within  FIGS. 3A and 3B  of the current invention. Specifically,  FIG. 4  shows both cylindrical base  20  and tray  110  split in half by a connecting hinge  130 . Cylindrical base  20  has halves  20 A and  20 B, and tray  110  has halves  110 A and  110 B. First non-adhesive attachments  30 A and  30 B and second non-adhesive attachments  40 A and  40 B are provided on cylindrical bases  20 A and  20 B, respectively. False eyelashes  50 A and  50 B are mounted on cylindrical bases  20 A and  20 B, respectively. 
         [0062]      FIG. 5  provides a cross-sectional view of the false eyelash holder of  FIG. 4  folded over on itself.  FIG. 5  illustrates that the fold occurs along hinge  170  and that outer lips  130 A and  130 B of tray halves  110 A and  110 B, respectively, contact one another. In such a configuration, false eyelashes  50 A and  50 B, and in particular lash strands  70 A and  70 B, are protected by the clam shell configuration. Although not depicted within  FIG. 5 , a temporary closure may be provided at or along outer lips  130 A and/or  130 B. Such temporary closures may include latches and their corresponding catches, tabs and their corresponding opening, etc. and are provided to maintain the false eyelash holder in a closed position while stored. 
         [0063]      FIGS. 6 ,  7 , and  8  illustrate additional embodiments of the current invention suitable for use with several sets of false eyelashes. In particular,  FIGS. 6 and 7  demonstrate the use of false eyelash holder  10  of  FIGS. 1A ,  1 B,  2 A, and  2 B for multiple sets of lashes, and  FIG. 8  illustrates an embodiment of alternative eyelash holder  100  depicted within  FIGS. 3A and 3B . 
         [0064]      FIG. 6  shows a hollow cylindrical base  20 , wherein several sets of false eyelashes,  130 ,  140 , and  150 , are mounted around the circumference of cylindrical base  20  to impart the natural curvature of cylindrical base  20  upon base strands  230 ,  240 , and  250  using non-adhesive attachments  260 ,  270 , and  280  respectively. Further, hollow cylindrical base  20  as depicted provides an internal opening for a pair of tweezers  290  and a container of eyelash adhesive  300 . Hollow cylindrical base  20  may also hold additional associated implements, i.e. eyelash remover solutions, scissors, eyelash curler, etc., or additional cosmetics such as an eye liner pen or pencil, make-up brushes, etc. In particular, since the false eyelash holder of the current invention may be used in conjunction with adaptable length false eyelashes, i.e., lashes that are longer, about double, triple, or sometimes greater in length than naturally occurring eyelashes and/or standard length false eyelashes, the false eyelash holder may include implements that will allow users to determine the desired length of false eyelash they would like to use. Such implements may include rulers, templates, guides, instructions, etc., for determining the needed length and implements such as scissors, clippers, guillotine cutters, straight edge cutters, etc., for cutting/trimming the eyelashes. When used to hold such implements and/or cosmetics it will be appreciated that the interior diameter of hollow cylindrical base  20  should be wide enough to accommodate these items. Although not depicted within  FIG. 6 , it will be understood that when hollow cylindrical base  20  provides storage for such implements or cosmetics both ends should be covered to prevent the items from falling out of hollow cylindrical base  20 . In certain embodiments, both ends of hollow cylindrical base  20  will have removable covers including, but not limited to, screw caps, push caps, insertable tabs, and the like. In a further embodiment, one end of hollow cylinder  20 , typically the end considered the bottom, will be permanently covered through an integral bottom or a cover permanently attached to hollow cylinder  20 , i.e. glued, welded, bonded, etc., and the other end of hollow cylinder  20 , typically the end considered the top, will have a removable cover. 
         [0065]      FIG. 7  presents a further embodiment in which a single extended false eyelash  310 , having a base strand  320  with first and second ends  330  and  340  and lash strands  350  extending therefrom, is wound, spooled and or coiled around hollow cylindrical base  20 . Single extended false eyelash  310  is secured to hollow cylindrical base  20  at ends  330  and  340  by insertion of first end  330  into a first non-adhesive attachment  30  and second end  340  into second non-adhesive attachment  40 .  FIG. 7  also illustrates optional non-adhesive attachments  360 ,  370 ,  380 ,  390 , and  400  which may be provided to maintain proper spacing between the coils of extended false eyelash  310  and secure extended false eyelash  310  to hollow cylindrical base  20  after first end  330  and/or second end  340  have been trimmed. Also, illustrated is an integral eyelash cutter  410  incorporated within hollow cylindrical base  20 . Integral eyelash cutter  410  is similar in design to a letter opener in that it has a wide opening  420  that accommodates base strand  320  into a groove  430 . As base strand is inserted further into groove  430 , groove  430  narrows until the inner most portion of the groove  440 . At the inner most portion of the groove, the walls of groove  440  are edged and groove  440  is narrower than the diameter of base strand  320 . Thus, when base strand  320  is pushed against the inner most portion of the groove  440  base strand  320  will be cut. It will be appreciated that other means may be provided for trimming/cutting adaptable length false eyelashes including but not limited to scissors, clippers, guillotine cutter, and the like which may be provided with the false eyelash holder in the interior of hollow cylindrical base  20 , as well as integral means such as a guillotine device, similar to a cigar cutter, that can be integrated into the top edge of cylindrical base  20 . 
         [0066]    In yet a further embodiment of the current invention, multiple sets of eyelashes stored in eyelash holder  100  of  FIGS. 3A and 3B  may be packaged together. In this embodiment, depicted in  FIG. 8 , a central mounting rod  450  is provided having a diameter sufficiently smaller than the inner diameter of hollow cylindrical base  20 , to permit eyelash holder  100  to slide over mounting rod  450 . In an embodiment to ensure ease of mounting trays  100  onto mounting rod  450  a non-adhesive attachment such as a hook  510  depicted in  FIG. 8  is used to avoid end portions of base strand from interfering with mounting of tray  100  on mounting rod  450 . In  FIG. 8  an initial false eyelash holder  300  is integrated into the bottom portion of mounting rod  450 . A step or ledge  310  is provided to properly space integrated false eyelash holder  300  and tray  100  such that false eyelash  470  is not damaged when tray  100  is placed on top of integrated tray  300 . Alternatively, mounting rod  450  may not have integrated false eyelash holder  300  and have an integrated or permanently attached platform or lip instead. The platform or lip would extend perpendicularly from base of mounting rod  450  to a diameter equal to or greater than exterior diameter of hollow cylindrical base  20 . This configuration will permit an initial tray  100  to be securely mounted on mounting rod  450  without falling off mounting rod  450 . A cap  470  is provided to be removably attached to end of mounting rod opposite integrated false eyelash holder  410 . Cap  470  generally is made of a cover  480  and an attachment  490 . Cover  480  should have a circumference or area that matches or exceeds that of tray  100  so as to provide protection for the enclosed false eyelash  50 . In certain embodiments, the cover may be made of a transparent or translucent material such that the contents of the top most tray  100  may be viewed even though covered. Attachment  490  is depicted as a central post that inserts into a hollow opening  500  within mounting rod  450 . It will be appreciated that such attachment may be accomplished in other manners as well such as for example attachment  490  may have a screw top and mounting rod would have matching threads, or vice versa, similarly, attachment  490  may have a hollow cylinder wide enough for mounting rod  450  to be securely inserted therein. Additionally, in embodiments not depicted within  FIG. 8  an additional attachment may also be present at edge  500  of cap  480 . As such, this attachment would form an attachment with outer lip  130  of uppermost tray and may do so in a manner consistent with that described for centrally located attachment  490  disclosed above. Further it will be appreciated that in this embodiment, mounting rod may be hollow and provide storage for additional implements as disclosed above for hollow cylindrical post  20  within  FIG. 6 . 
         [0067]    It will be appreciated in  FIGS. 1-8  that the length of the cylindrical base and, in the case of  FIG. 8 , the mounting rod that should be sufficient to support the desired number of false eyelashes. The length/height of the cylinder or rod may be from about 0.5 inches to 6 inches (about 1.27 to 15.24 cm), in certain embodiments from 1 inch to about 5.5 inches (about 2.54 to 13.97 cm), and in yet another embodiment about 1.5 to 5 inches (about 3.81 to 12.7 cm). In certain embodiments, such as for use by beauty salons, stylists, make-up artists, etc. longer lengths of the cylinder base or mounting rod may be made available to accommodate sufficient numbers of false eyelashes to address their commercial needs. 
         [0068]    The present invention also provides kits or prepackaged materials containing the false eyelash holder in combination with a variety of cosmetic and personal care products including without limitation mascaras, eye liners, eye pencils and or pens, eye make-up, etc. These kits may further include documentation related to sizing, trimming, and application of adaptable length false eyelashes mounted on false eyelash holder of the current invention including, but not limited to, instructions for use and or warnings. 
         [0069]    All references including patent applications and publications cited herein are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety and for all purpose to the same extent as if each individual publication or patent or patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes. Many modifications and variations of this invention can be made without departing from its spirit and scope, as will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The specific embodiments described herein are offered by way of example only, and the invention is to be limited only by the terms of the appended embodiments, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such embodiments are entitled.