WO2018226413A1

WO2018226413A1 - A container

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Publication number: WO2018226413A1
Application number: PCT/US2018/034218
Authority: WO
Inventors: Bridgid REILLY
Original assignee: Reilly Bridgid
Priority date: 2017-06-08
Filing date: 2018-05-23
Publication date: 2018-12-13

Abstract

A container for cosmetics and/or related applicators. The container can include a rigid shell that has a closed lower portion, an open upper portion, and a central peripheral portion extended from the closed lower portion. A receptacle can be included as well. The receptacle can be configured for securely receiving and/or storing a plurality of cosmetics and/or cosmetic applicators. The receptacle can be detachably insertable and axially aligned with the rigid shell. The receptacle can also have a plurality of radially spaced cavities, each cavity for securely storing one of the plurality of cosmetics and/or cosmetic applicators. A lid can be detachably fastened to the open upper portion of the rigid shell. When the lid is fastened to the rigid shell, a protective shell can be formed about the receptacle and contents disposed therein, such as the plurality of cosmetics and/or cosmetic applicators.

Description

A CONTAINER

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001 ] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Serial No.

62/517, 108, filed on June 8, 2017, the contents of which are incorporated into this application by reference in their entirety as if set forth verbatim.

FIELD

[0002] Containers for cosmetics and cosmetic applicators.

BACKGROUND

[0003] The majority of containers for cosmetics and related applicators currently in use are loose bag-type containers with the underlying contents being intermixed and disorganized. When the cosmetic preparation is in powder or a creamy nature, these contents can become melt, or otherwise emptied from their respective containers. When transporting such cosmetics inside containers between locations or stowing the same in a purse, for example, it is common for the contents to inadvertently open thereby releasing otherwise expensive make-up, damage the container, or damage other of the cosmetics or even cause damage to the purse. This is exacerbated by the fact that cosmetics are known to be expensive and replacing them difficult and costly. Finally, stowing cosmetics and/or applicators in a loose-fitted bag-type container unfortunately renders it difficult for end-users to find the precise cosmetic or applicator at the time such cosmetic or applicator is being sought. Embodiments of the present disclosure address these and other related needs in the art.

SUMMARY

[0004] In some embodiments, a container is disclosed for cosmetics and/or related applicators. The container can include a rigid shell that has a closed lower portion, an open upper portion, and a central peripheral portion extended from the closed lower portion. A receptacle can be included as well. The receptacle can be configured for securely receiving and/or storing a plurality of cosmetics and/or cosmetic applicators. The receptacle can be detachably insertable and axially aligned with the rigid shell. The receptacle can also have a plurality of radially spaced cavities, each cavity for securely storing one of the plurality of cosmetics and/or cosmetic applicators. A lid can be detachably fastened to the open upper portion of the rigid shell. When the lid is fastened to the rigid shell, a protective shell can be formed about the receptacle and contents disposed therein, such as the plurality of cosmetics and/or cosmetic applicators.

[0005] In other embodiments, the central peripheral portion can be bored out and elongated. The central peripheral portion can include a lower portion and an upper portion. The lower portion can be wider than the upper portion to form a flange for receiving the lid. The lid can include a fastener designed to detachably fasten to a corresponding fastener of the upper portion of the central peripheral portion. The fasteners of each can be interconnected threaded surfaces. However, the solution is not so limited and other fasteners are

contemplated for use with the container, including hook and loop fasteners, click-fit fasteners, cables, clamps, couplings, latches, or magnets.

[0006] In other embodiments, the central peripheral portion can include a plurality of radial alignment members extended internally from an inner surface of the central peripheral portion. Each radial alignment member can be configured to fasten with corresponding radial alignment members of the receptacle. Each radial alignment member of the central peripheral portion can include a lower section and an upper section. In this respect, the lower section can be extended from the lower end of the central peripheral portion and the upper section can be extended from an upper end of the lower section, the lower section being wider than the upper section to form a flange. The receptacle may also include an elongated core (e.g. a foam or other molded resilient material). Each radial alignment member of the receptacle can be a notch or a groove extended inwardly from and/or running along an outer peripheral surface of the core. In this respect, radial alignment members of the central peripheral portion can be guided or slidable through a respective notch or groove of the core.

[0007] In other embodiments, the receptacle can include an upper mounting face disposed on an elongated core, the flange of the central peripheral portion being operable for securely receiving the upper mounting face of the receptacle. The mounting face can be a disk or extruded or machined piece that can be rigid. The mounting face can also be detachably connected onto an upper surface of the core. The mounting face can include a plurality of radially spaced cutouts substantially aligned with the cavities of the elongated core. The mounting face can be formed from a rigid material and the core can be formed from a resilient material.

[0008] In other embodiments, the mounting face can be detachably connected onto an upper surface of the core. The mounting face can include a plurality of radially alignment notches on one or more perimetral edges of the mounting face substantially aligned with the radial alignment members of the central peripheral portion. The mounting face in certain embodiments can be formed from a rigid material and the core can be formed from a resilient material. However, the container is not so limited and the mounting face and/or the core can be formed from a combination of resilient and rigid materials.

[0009] In other embodiments, each cavity of the core can extend from an upper surface of the core to a predetermined depth. Each cavity can be capable of flexing or otherwise being adjusted between one of a plurality of different diameters to securely receive different sized cosmetics and/or cosmetic applicators. The elongated core can be constructed from a foam, with stiffness or softness depending as needed or required. In other

embodiments, the receptacle can also include a mounting face that is detachably connected onto the upper surface of the core. The mounting face can include a plurality of radially spaced cutouts substantially aligned with the cavities of the core.

[0010] In other embodiments, the closed lower portion of the rigid shell can be detachably fastened to a lower end of the central peripheral portion. The closed lower portion can include a lower half detachably connected to an open upper half, the open upper half being a collar or annular disk that is detachably connected to the central peripheral portion and the lower half of the closed lower portion.

[0011] In other embodiments, a cavity can be formed between the lower half of the closed lower portion and the central peripheral portion, the cavity capable of securely storing one or more cosmetics and/or cosmetic applicators.

[0012] In other embodiments, a container for cosmetics and cosmetic applicators is disclosed. The container can include a rigid shell that is hollow. The rigid shell can include a closed lower portion, an open upper portion, and a central peripheral portion extended from the closed lower portion. The container can also include a receptacle for a securely storing and receiving a plurality of cosmetics and/or cosmetic applicators. The receptacle can be an elongated core detachably insertable and axially aligned within the central peripheral portion. The core can be snugly fit with both the inner peripheral and lower surfaces of the central peripheral portion. The core can include a plurality of radially spaced cavities, slits, apertures, or the like, each being designed for securely storing one of the plurality of cosmetics and/or cosmetic applicators. A lid detachably can also be fastened to the open upper portion of the rigid shell. When the lid is fastened to the rigid shell, a protective shell is formed about the receptacle and the plurality of cosmetics and/or cosmetic applicators stored therewith. [0013] In other embodiments, the central peripheral portion further comprising one or more radial alignment members extended internally along the inner peripheral surface of the central peripheral portion and operable to guide corresponding radial alignment members of the receptacle.

[0014] To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles of the claimed subject matter may be employed and the claimed subject matter is intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features may become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] FIG. 1A depicts one exemplary embodiment of a container of this disclosure in an exploded state.

[0016] FIG. IB depicts another exemplary embodiment of the container of FIG. 1A whereby the container is assembled.

[0017] FIG. 2 depicts a similar view as FIG. IB, wherein an example lid is shown in an exploded state with the remainder of the assembled container.

[0018] FIG. 3 depicts a perspective view of the container shown in FIG. IB, wherein a lower end of an example lower portion of the container is shown.

[0019] FIG. 4 depicts a close-up perspective view of an example lid of the container.

[0020] FIG. 5A depicts a close-up perspective view of an example central portion of the container.

[0021] FIG. 5B depicts another close-up perspective view of an example central portion of the container.

[0022] FIG. 6 depicts a close-up perspective view of section A of FIG. 6B.

[0023] FIG. 7 depicts a top plan view of the central portion depicted in FIGs. 6A-7.

[0024] FIG. 8 depicts a close-up perspective view of an example mounting face of the container.

[0025] FIG. 9A depicts a perspective view of an example core of the container.

[0026] FIG. 9B depicts another perspective view of the example core of FIG. 10A.

[0027] FIG. 10A depicts a perspective view of an example collar of an example closed lower portion of the container. [0028] FIG. 10B depicts another perspective view of the example collar FIG. 10A.

[0029] FIG. 11 depicts a perspective view of an example lower portion of an example closed lower portion of the container.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] Unless defined otherwise, all terms of art, notations and other scientific terms or terminology used herein have the same meaning as is commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. In some cases, terms with commonly understood meanings are defined herein for clarity and/or for ready reference, and the inclusion of such definitions herein should not necessarily be construed to represent a substantial difference over what is generally understood in the art. All patents, applications, published applications and other publications referred to herein are incorporated by reference in their entirety. If a definition set forth in this section is contrary to or otherwise inconsistent with a definition set forth in the patents, applications, published applications and other publications that are herein incorporated by reference, the definition set forth in this section prevails over the definition that is incorporated herein by reference.

[0031] As used herein, "a" or "an" means "at least one" or "one or more."

[0032] As used herein, the term "cosmetic" and/or "cosmetic applicator" can mean one or more of blush brushes, eyebrow brushes, eyelash brushes, eyeliner brushes, eyeshadow brushes, fan or bronzer brushes, powder brushes, concealer, eyebrow pencil, eyelash curler, eyeliner pencil, eyeliner powder, eyeshadow, foundation, glitter, kleenex, lipstick, lipstick liner, mascara, moisturizer, pencil sharpener, powder/bronzer, powder puff, primer, Q-Tips, rouge, sponges, tweezers, hair care products including shampoo, conditioner, gel, shaving cream, lotion, perfumes or other fragrant products, sun tan lotion, skin care products, nail polish, hand sanitizer, lip balm, deodorant, tooth paste, tooth brushes, and/or other related consumer good products that could be stored or carried in a purse or

transportable bag.

[0033] The disclosed solution can now be better understood turning to the following detailed description. It is to be expressly understood that the illustrated embodiments are set forth as examples and not by way of limitations on the embodiments as ultimately defined in the claims. An embodiment in accordance with the present disclosure provides a container for a plurality of cosmetics and/or cosmetic containers. The container can be made of multiple parts, integrally formed therewith or detachable. [0034] "Shield" , including a "protective shield", as used herein with the disclosed container can mean to protect or envelope a plurality of cosmetics and/or cosmetic applicators in a manner that conceals these contents from inadvertently being opened, intermixed, or otherwise emptied during a drop, collision, quick movement, or accident such as by impact or collision; scrapes and scratches during use.

[0035] "Impact resistant" or "impact resistance" as it relates to the herein disclosed container features can mean any feature designed to withstand applied forces or related shock across the disclosed container and any cosmetic and/or cosmetic applicator housed therein. Accordingly, features or materials described herein as providing impact resistance or being impact resistant utilize material properties and/or structural design of the container directed towards mitigating the effects of expected events in the life-cycle of the container and corresponding cosmetics and/or applicators.

[0036] For simplicity and illustration purposes only, the presently disclosed container 10 is shown in FIG. 1 A depicts one exemplary embodiment of a container 10 of this disclosure in an exploded state. FIG. IB depicts the container 10 of FIG. 1A in an assembled state. The container 10 can include a rigid shell 15 that has a closed lower portion 80, an open upper portion, and a central peripheral portion 40 extended from the closed lower portion. A receptacle 60 can be included as well. The receptacle 60 can be configured for securely receiving and/or storing a plurality of cosmetics and/or cosmetic applicators. The receptacle 60 can be integrally formed with the shell 15 or the receptacle 60 can be detachably insertable therewith, as depict. The receptacle 60, detachable or otherwise, can be axially aligned with the rigid shell 15. The receptacle 60 can also have a plurality of radially spaced cavities as shown and described more particularly below.

[0037] FIG. 3 depicts a perspective view of the container 10 shown in FIG. IB, wherein a lower end of an example lower portion 80 of the container 10 is shown.

[0038] FIG. 2 depicts a similar view as FIG. IB, wherein an example lid 20 is shown in an exploded state with the remainder of the assembled container 10. . The central peripheral portion 40 can be bored out, hollow, or otherwise comprising a chamber for receiving, integrally or detachably, receptacle 60 and any associated mounting face 30.

Portion 40 can be cylindrical as depicted and elongated. However, portion 40 is not so limited and can be of any shape, as needed or required, including substantially elliptical, square, rectangular, triangular, or any poly-sided shape. Portion 40 can be simply a rigid hollowed out structure of any shape capable of receiving the herein disclosed receptacle 60. [0039] Lid 20, as more clearly seen in FIG. 4, can be detachably fastened to the open upper portion of the rigid shell 15. As shown specifically in FIG. 4, lid 20 can include a closed upper end 26 with an inner surface 28 that has one or more fasteners 24. As shown, the fasteners 24 can be threaded surfaces though lid 20 is not so limited and any number or type of fasteners are contemplated for use. Also, instead of being completely detachable from shell 15 as depicted, lid 20 may also be pivotally connected to the rigid shell 11 across a hinge or other pivoting arm-type feature so that the lid 20 can be moved between and opened and closed state. The lid 20 may also include a cavity or reservoir or fastener for receiving one or more cosmetics, cosmetic applicators, or even a mirror. When the lid 20 is fastened to the rigid shell 15 and in a closed state, a protective shell can be formed about the receptacle 60 and contents stored, housed, or otherwise disposed therein, such as the plurality of cosmetics and/or cosmetic applicators.

[0040] The central peripheral portion 40 can include a lower portion 42 and an upper portion 48 and the lower portion, as shown in FIGs. 5A-5B. Specifically, FIG. 5 A depicts a close-up perspective view of portion 40 shown its lower end and FIG. 5B depicts another close-up perspective view of portion 40 shown the inner and peripheral surfaces of portion 40.

[0041] The lower portion 42 as shown can be wider than the upper portion 48 to form a flange 45 for receiving the lid 20. The lid 20 can include a fastener designed to detachably fasten to a corresponding fastener of the upper portion 48. The fasteners of the lid 20 and portion 40 can be interconnected threaded surfaces, as depicted in FIGs. 4, 5A-5B. However, container 10 is not so limited and other fasteners are contemplated for use with the container 20, including hook and loop fastener surfaces disposed on portion 40 and lid 20, click-fit fasteners, cables, clamps, couplings, latches, or magnets.

[0042] FIG. 6 depicts a close-up perspective view of section A of FIG. 5B, more clearly showing example radial alignment members of portion 40. A plurality of radial alignment members 41, 43 that are extended internally from an inner surface 46 of portion 40. As shown, while FIG. 5B shows each member extended from surface 46 upwards towards upper, open end of portion 40, the solution is not so limited and instead each of members 41, 43 may not be continuous and instead may be segmented in individual, sequentially spaced portions. Member 41, 43 may also extend all the way to the open end or somewhat lower than depicted in FIG. 5B.

[0043] Each radial alignment member 41, 43 can be configured to fasten with corresponding radial alignment members of the receptacle 60, as shown and described below. Turning to FIG. 6, each radial alignment member can include a lower section 41 and an upper section 43. The lower section 41 can be extended from the lower end of the central peripheral portion and the upper section can be extended from the upper end of the lower section 41. The lower section 41 can be wider than the upper section 43 to form a flange on which the mounting surface 30 can securely and selectively rest. The flange can operate as a predetermined positioning mechanism to locate and/or separate the mounting face 30 and/or receptacle 60. The flange can also include a locking mechanism to lock or otherwise maintain the face 30 and receptacle in a secure arrangement (e.g. fixed vertical position).

[0044] FIG. 7 depicts a top plan view of the central portion 40 depicted in FIGs. 5A- 6, whereby it can be seen that three radial members 41, 43 are depicted being evenly and radially spaced about portion 40 and extended internally from the outer surface of portion 40. However, container 10 is not so limited and any number of members 41, 43 could be included, including only one or more than three, and not necessarily evenly or sequentially spaced. Each of members 41, 43 could be detachably positioned as well as adjustable as to a location (e.g. a vertical location) of the flange.

[0045] FIG. 8 depicts a close-up perspective view of an example mounting face 30 of the container 10. Mounting face 30 can be disposed on, or otherwise detachably connected onto an upper surface of the elongated core 60 when assembled with container 10 and the flange formed by radial member 41, 43 can be operable for securely receiving the mounting face 30. For example, the face 30 can include a substantially planar outer surface 30 and include a plurality of radial alignment members 33 operable to communicate and engage with members 41, 43 during assembly. Members 33 can be radially alignment notches on one or more perimetral edges of the mounting face 30 that are substantially aligned with the radial alignment members 41, 43. Members 33 may be selectively positioned and oriented to align with members 41, 43. The mounting face 30 can include a plurality of radially spaced cutouts 37 of varying diameters and shapes. For example, though depicted as circular, cutouts 37 could be any shape, including elliptical, squares, rectangular, triangular or any other shape. Cutouts 37 could also be slits able to expand or conform to the corresponding cosmetic or cosmetic applicator. Cutouts 37 can also be substantially aligned with the cavities 67 of the core 60. The mounting face 30 can be a disk or otherwise extruded or machined piece and can be rigid, resilient, or some combination thereof. The mounting face 30 can also be detachably connected onto an upper surface of the core 60. The mounting face 30 can also include one or more additional fasteners for securely engaging the face 30 to the receptacle. [0046] FIG. 9A depicts a perspective view of an example core of the receptacle 60. FIG. 9B depicts another perspective view of the receptacle 60 of FIG. 9A. The core of receptacle 60 can be an elongated core (e.g. a molded or otherwise extruded foam or other molded resilient material). The core of receptacle 60, as shown, can be cylindrical and elongated. However, receptacle 60 is not so limited and can be of any shape, as needed or required, including substantially elliptical, square, rectangular, triangular, or any poly-sided shape, or even a material that can conform to the inner shape of portion 40. Receptacle 60 can include one or more radial alignment members 63 operable to selectively align and engage with members 41, 43. The engagement between members 63, 41, 43 is particularly advantageous as it allows the receptacle 60 and portion 40 to selectively engage in a secure and stable orientation. Members 63 can be a notch or a groove extended inwardly from and/or running along an outer peripheral surface 62. In this respect, members 41, 43of the central peripheral portion 40 can be guided or slidable through a respective notch or groove 63.

[0047] As can also be seen, receptacle 60 can include one or more cavities 67 that can extend from an upper surface of the core to a predetermined depth. Each cavity 67 can be operable to snugly and securely cushion the corresponding cosmetic and/or cosmetic applicator inserted therein. One or more of the cavities 67 could extend the entire length of receptacle 60 but any depth could be used as needed or required. The depth of each cavity 67 could also be adjusted as needed or required. Each cavity 67 can be capable of flexing or otherwise being adjusted between one of a plurality of different diameters to securely and/or snugly receive different sized cosmetics and/or cosmetic applicators. The elongated core of receptacle 60 can be constructed from a foam (e.g. EVA, EPE, PU, PE, etc.) or a combination of foam with other resilient and/or rigid material or the like. Receptacle 60 in this respect can include an optimized stiffness or softness as needed or required.

[0048] FIG. 10A depicts a perspective view of an example collar 50 of an example closed lower portion 80 of the container 10. FIG. 10B depicts another perspective view of the example collar 50. It is to be understood that portion 80 can be included integrally with portion 40 or as be detachable with discrete components as depicted herein. As can be seen, collar 50 may be designed to axially align and detachably connect with the lower end of portion 40. Collar 50 may include an orifice or passage with each of its upper and lower ends being open. A lower portion 52 of collar 50 can be wider (e.g. its outer surface can be wider) than its upper portion 58. Upper portion 58 may extend upwardly from portion 52 to form a flange 53. Portion 58 may include one or more fasteners on or in communication with its outer surface, including threaded surfaces or other connectors that are operable to detachably connect with the lower end of portion 40. As shown, the collar 50 may be of any rigid and/or resilient material and be substantially annular, yet can take any shape as needed or required.

[0049] FIG. 11 depicts a perspective view of an example lower portion 70 of the closed lower portion 80. FIG. 11 depicts another perspective view of portion 70. Portion 70 may include an open upper end and a closed lower end 76. End 76 can have one or more selective engagement areas as well for securely receiving one or more cosmetics and/or cosmetic applicators. As can be seen, portion 70 may be designed to axially align and detachably connect with collar 50 at the lower end of portion 52. A lower portion 72 of portion 70 can be wider (e.g. its outer surface can be wider) than its upper portion 78. Upper portion 78 may extend upwardly from portion 72 to form a flange 73. Portion 78 may include one or more fasteners on or in communication with its outer surface, including threaded surfaces or other connectors that are operable to detachably connect with the lower end of portion 40. As shown, portion 70 may be of any rigid and/or resilient material. It is understood that when portions 70 and 50 are assembled to form portion 80 and connected to portion 40, a reservoir or chamber can be formed therebetween for securely storing one or more cosmetics and/or cosmetic applicators or even a mirror.

[0050] Preferably, container 10 and one or more of its features may be constructed from a rigid material, including but not limited to an injection molded plastic. However, container 10 is not so limited and it may be fabricated from a variety of materials. As can be seen throughout this disclosure, when cosmetics and/or cosmetic applicators are received and securely retained by receptacle 60 of container 10, container 10 and corresponding contents (e.g. cosmetics and/or cosmetic applicators) are substantially coexistive so that container 10 sufficiently protects and avoids injurious actions befalling its contents, including impacts, sharp objects, shock, or the like. As can be seen, case 10 can easily and securely retain device 100 while also having the capability to secure device 100 in case 10 during a variety of operating environments including, but not limited to, an accidental or intentional drop.

[0051] The definitions of the words or elements of the following claims are, therefore, defined in this specification to not only include the combination of elements which are literally set forth. It is also contemplated that an equivalent substitution of two or more elements may be made for any one of the elements in the claims below or that a single element may be substituted for two or more elements in a claim. Although elements may be described above as acting in certain combinations and even initially claimed as such, it is to be expressly understood that one or more elements from a claimed combination can in some cases be excised from the combination and that the claimed combination may be directed to a subcombination or variation of a subcombination(s).

[0052] Insubstantial changes from the claimed subject matter as viewed by a person with ordinary skill in the art, now known or later devised, are expressly contemplated as being equivalently within the scope of the claims. Therefore, obvious substitutions now or later known to one with ordinary skill in the art are defined to be within the scope of the defined elements. The claims are thus to be understood to include what is specifically illustrated and described above, what is conceptually equivalent, what can be obviously substituted and also what incorporates the essential idea of the embodiments.

[0053] What has been described above includes examples of one or more

embodiments. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the aforementioned embodiments, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of various embodiments are possible. Accordingly, the described embodiments are intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term "includes" is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term "comprising" as "comprising" is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.

Claims

CLAIMS What is claimed is:

1. A container for cosmetics and cosmetic applicators, comprising:

a rigid shell comprising a closed lower portion, an open upper portion, and a central peripheral portion extended from the closed lower portion;

a receptacle for a plurality of cosmetics and/or cosmetic applicators, the receptacle being detachably insertable and axially aligned with the rigid shell, the receptacle having a plurality of radially spaced cavities, each cavity for securely storing one of the plurality of cosmetics and/or cosmetic applicators;

a lid detachably fastened to the open upper portion of the rigid shell;

wherein when the lid is fastened to the rigid shell, a protective shell is formed about the receptacle and the plurality of cosmetics and/or cosmetic applicators stored therewith.

2. The container of claim 1, wherein the central peripheral portion is bored out and elongated.

3. The container of claim 2, wherein the central peripheral portion includes a lower portion and an upper portion, the lower portion being wider than the upper portion to form a flange for receiving the lid.

4. The container of claim 3, wherein the lid includes a fastener operable to detachably fasten to a corresponding fastener of the upper portion of the central peripheral portion.

5. The container of claim 4, wherein the fasteners are interconnected threaded surfaces, hook and loop fasteners, click-fit fasteners, cables, clamps, couplings, latches, or magnets.

6. The container of claim 2, the central peripheral portion further comprising a plurality of radial alignment members extended internally from an inner surface of the central peripheral portion, each radial alignment member operable to fasten with corresponding radial alignment members of the receptacle.

7. The container of claim 6, wherein each radial alignment member of the central peripheral portion comprises a lower section and an upper section, the lower section extended from the lower end of the central peripheral portion and the upper section extended from an upper end of the lower section, the lower section being wider than the upper section to form a flange.

8. The container claim 7, the receptacle further comprising an elongated core, wherein each radial alignment member of the receptacle is a notch or a groove extended inwardly from an outer peripheral surface of the core, wherein radial alignment members of the central peripheral portion are slidable through a respective notch or groove of the core.

9. The container of claim 7, the receptacle further comprising an upper mounting face disposed on an elongated core, the flange of the central peripheral portion being operable for securely receiving the upper mounting face of the receptacle.

10. The container of claim 9, the mounting face being detachably connected onto an upper surface of the core, the mounting face comprising a plurality of radially spaced cutouts substantially aligned with the cavities of the elongated core, the mounting face being formed from a rigid material and the core being formed from a resilient material.

11. The container of claim 9, the mounting face being detachably connected onto an upper surface of the core, the mounting face comprising a plurality of radially alignment notches on one or more perimetral edges of the mounting face substantially aligned with the radial alignment members of the central peripheral portion, the mounting face being formed from a rigid material and the core being formed from a resilient material.

12. The container of claim 1, the receptacle further comprising an elongated core, wherein each cavity extends from an upper surface of the core to a predetermined depth, each cavity being capable of flexing between one of a plurality of different diameters to securely receive different sized cosmetics and/or cosmetic applicators.

13. The container of claim 12, the elongated core being constructed from a foam.

14. The container of claim 12, the receptacle further comprising a mounting face detachably connected onto the upper surface of the core, the mounting face comprising a plurality of radially spaced cutouts substantially aligned with the cavities of the core.

15. The container of claim 2, wherein the closed lower portion is detachably fastened to a lower end of the central peripheral portion.

16. The container of claim 15, the closed lower portion comprising a lower half detachably connected to an open upper half, the open upper half being a collar detachably connected to the central peripheral portion and the lower half of the closed lower portion.

17. The container of claim 1, wherein a cavity is formed between the lower half of the closed lower portion and the central peripheral portion, the cavity capable of securely storing one or more cosmetics and/or cosmetic applicators.

18. A container for cosmetics and cosmetic applicators, comprising:

a rigid shell that is hollow, the rigid shell comprising a closed lower portion, an open upper portion, and a central peripheral portion extended from the closed lower portion;

a receptacle for a plurality of cosmetics and/or cosmetic applicators, the receptacle comprising an elongated core detachably insertable and axially aligned within the central peripheral portion, the core snugly fit with inner peripheral and lower surfaces of the central peripheral portion, the core having a plurality of radially spaced cavities, each cavity for securely storing one of the plurality of cosmetics and/or cosmetic applicators;

a lid detachably fastened to the open upper portion of the rigid shell;

19. The container of claim 18, wherein each cavity extends from an upper surface of the core to a predetermined depth, each cavity being capable of flexing between one of a plurality of different diameters to securely receive different sized cosmetics and/or cosmetic applicators.

20. The container of claim 18, the central peripheral portion further comprising one or more radial alignment members extended internally along the inner peripheral surface of the central peripheral portion and operable to guide corresponding radial alignment members of the receptacle.