PAPER CONTAINER FOR COSMETIC PRODUCTS

A paper container for cosmetic products is provided with a casing including a cover made of paper, the cover including a top, a base, and an intermediate section hingedly interconnected to the top and the base; a mirror receiving member nested on an inner surface of the top; a bottom tray disposed on the base; at least one cosmetic receptacle disposed on a surface of the bottom tray adjacent the mirror receiving member; a mirror removably disposed in the space of the mirror receiving member; and an elastic band including a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being connected to the second portion.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The invention relates to cosmetic containers and more particularly to a paper container for cosmetic products.

2. Description of Related Art

For decreasing pollution to the environment, some manufactures have alternated the material of making cosmetic containers from plastic to paper. In a conventional paper container for cosmetic products, magnets are provided on a cover or a receptacle. Thus, the container can be securely closed due to magnetic attraction. However, the magnets are secured or embedded on the container and uneasy to remove for recycling. As a result, recycling can be a problem.

An improvement has been made accordingly, a paper cosmetic container including a cover made of cardboard, a flap and a receiving member made of paper. The cover includes an upper lid, a lower base and an intermediate section hingedly combining the upper lid and the lower base. The receiving member has at least one receptacle. An end of the receiving member is provided with a groove receiving the flap. Thus, by inserting or removing the flap from the groove, the container is open or closed. The cosmetic container is wholly made by paper, without a mirror or using magnets. It can easily be recycled and environmentally friendly.

However, the container is not provided with a mirror, so may be inconvenient to the user.

Thus, the need for improvement still exists.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is therefore one object of the invention to provide a paper container for cosmetic products, comprising: a casing including a cover made of paper, the cover including a top, a base, and an intermediate section hingedly interconnected to the top and the base; a mirror receiving member nested on an inner surface of the top, wherein the mirror receiving member includes a closed end and an open end opposite from the closed end, forming a space inside the mirror receiving member, two notches respectively positioned on the open end and the closed end; a bottom tray disposed on the base; wherein a groove is disposed on a first surface of the bottom tray adjacent the base and on an end of the bottom tray distal the intermediate section; at least one cosmetic receptacle disposed on a second surface of the bottom tray adjacent the mirror receiving member; wherein afirst through hole is disposed through a bottom of the at least one cosmetic receptacle, at least one second through hole is disposed on the base correspondent to and communicating the first through hole; a mirror removably disposed in the space of the mirror receiving member; and an elastic band including a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being connected to the second portion; wherein the first portion is nested on the groove of the bottom tray, and the second portion is wrapped around outer surfaces of the top, the mirror receiving member and the bottom tray.

The invention has the following advantages and benefits in comparison with the conventional art:

It is easy to recycle and environmentally friendly.

The mirror is removable from the mirror receiving member, instead of using adhesives to attach the mirror to the mirror receiving member. As a result, pollution to the environment is reduced. When cosmetics are consumed, individuals can place their fingers at the notches and remove the mirror to recycle. Furthermore, the cover is wholly made of paper, instead of plastic materials, which is more environmentally friendly.

It can be reused.

A cosmetic box can be releasably disposed in the cosmetic receptacle. The individual may push through the second through hole from the base and pass through the first through hole to push the cosmetic box upwards and easily remove the cosmetic box out of the cosmetic receptacle. After use, the individual may place another cosmetic box in the cosmetic receptacle again. Besides reusing the paper cover, the cosmetic box can be recycled for environmental protection purposes.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Referring toFIGS.1and3, a paper container100for cosmetic products (hereinafter “cosmetic container”) comprises the following:A casing10including a cover11made of paper, the cover11including a top12, a base14, and an intermediate section13hingedly interconnected to the top12and the base14. A mirror receiving member15nested on an inner surface of the top12. The mirror receiving member15includes a closed end151and an open end152opposite from the closed end151, forming a space153inside the mirror receiving member15. Two notches154respectively positioned on the open end152and the closed end151. An opening155is disposed through a middle of the mirror receiving member15. A sheet of paper16is attached to an inner surface of the intermediate section13. The sheet of paper16covers folding lines or bonding lines of the inner surface of the intermediate section13of the cover11, providing the cosmetic container a better appearance. Furthermore, a bottom tray17is disposed on the base14, wherein a groove171is disposed on a first surface of the bottom tray17adjacent the base14and on an end of the bottom tray17distal the intermediate section13. At least one cosmetic receptacle172is disposed on a second surface of the bottom tray17adjacent the mirror receiving member15, wherein a first through hole173is disposed through a bottom of the at least one cosmetic receptacle172, at least one second through hole141is disposed on the base14correspondent to and communicating the first through hole173.

A mirror20is removably disposed in the space153of the mirror receiving member15. A bottom and an edge of the mirror20is wrapped by a paper frame21to avoid cutting an individual's finger when removing the mirror20. A mirror surface22is formed at the opening155.

Refer toFIG.4, an elastic band30includes a first portion31and a second portion32, the first portion31being connected to the second portion32. The first portion31is nested on the groove171of the bottom tray17, and the second portion32is wrapped around outer surfaces of the top12, the mirror receiving member15and the bottom tray17. When the cosmetic container is closed, the top12attaching the base14, the mirror receiving member15and the bottom tray17are joined by the elastic band30.

As shown inFIG.5and in conjunction withFIG.3, the cosmetic receptacle172is configured to receive a cosmetic box40. The cosmetic box40is made of plastic, metal or paper. After cosmetics are consumed, the individual may push through the second through hole141from the base14and pass the first through hole173to push the cosmetic box40upwards and easily remove the cosmetic box40out of the cosmetic receptacle172. Besides reusing the cover11, the cosmetic box40can be easily recycled.

It is envisaged by the invention that the mirror20is removable from the mirror receiving member15, instead of using adhesives for joining the mirror20and the mirror receiving member15. When cosmetics are consumed, the individuals can remove the mirror20by pulling or pushing from the notches154to recycle. Furthermore, the cover11is wholly made of paper, instead of plastic materials. In short, the cosmetic container is environmentally friendly.

Referring toFIG.6and in conjunction withFIG.3, when the cosmetic box40is made of iron materials, at least one magnet41can be added for use. The magnet41is mounted on the cosmetic receptacle172. The magnet41attracts the cosmetic receptacle172. When cosmetics are consumed, individuals can push through the second through hole141from the base14and pass the first through hole173to push the magnet41. The cosmetic box40can be easily removed from the cosmetic receptacle172, which is really convenient.

Referring toFIGS.7to9, a second preferred embodiment is shown. The difference between the first embodiment and the second embodiment is that a cosmetic plate50is mounted on the cosmetic receptacle172. At least one recess51is disposed on an outer surface of the cosmetic plate50adjacent the mirror receiving member15, and apit52is disposed through the at least one recess51. When cosmetics are consumed, individuals can push through the second through hole141and the first through hole173, urging the cosmetic plate50to depart from the cosmetic receptacle172. Then, push through the pit52of the cosmetic plate50to remove the cosmetic box40. The cosmetic box40can be easily removed from the recess51.