Coupled cylindrical makeup storage apparatus

Abstract

A storage apparatus featuring a first tower for storing makeup in storage shelves, with the storage shelves configured to rotate around a second tower featuring a cavity for storing makeup tools and an elevator platform to facilitate access to those makeup tools.

Claims

1. A storage apparatus comprising a first tower and a second tower, the first tower comprising a set of shelves, each shelf comprising a storage tray and configured to rotate around the second tower; the second tower comprising a storage cavity; the second tower comprising an elevator platform configured to move in and out of the cavity of the second tower.

2. The storage apparatus in claim 1, each shelf configured to be independently rotatable around the second tower.

3. A storage apparatus comprising a first tower and a second tower, the first tower configured to store makeup and comprising a set of shelves, a side wall, a bottom wall, and a top wall; the second tower configured to store cosmetic tools and comprising a side wall, a bottom wall, a cavity, and a top; each shelf comprising a first ring and a second ring, each first ring being fitted to the second tower and configured to rotate around the side wall of the second tower, each second ring comprising an exterior wall, a lateral side, an interior wall, and a tray receptacle, the lateral side connecting the interior wall to the exterior wall, the tray receptacle disposed between the interior wall and the exterior wall and comprising a bottom wall configured to receive a makeup tray; the interior wall of each shelf being shaped to fit flush against an inner side of the side wall of the first tower and the lateral wall configured to align with a lateral side of the side wall of the first tower so that the exterior wall is substantially continuous with an outer side of the side wall of the first tower; and the cavity of the second tower being formed by the side wall and the bottom wall of the second tower and configured to receive cosmetic tools.

4. The storage apparatus of claim 3, the second tower comprising an elevator platform, the elevator platform being disposed in the cavity of the second tower, comprising a bottom wall and a rod, and configured to be moved by the user from a bottom portion to a middle portion of the second tower, the rod connecting the bottom wall to the top.

5. The storage apparatus of claim 4, the elevator platform being friction fitted to the second tower and configured to remain at a height within the second tower unless a force stronger than gravity is applied and directed toward the bottom wall of the second tower.

6. The storage apparatus of claim 3, the top being rotationally or magnetically coupled to the second tower, with the top configured to, when in a closed position, conceal the cavity and not conceal the exterior wall of any shelf in the set of shelves of the first tower.

7. The storage apparatus of claim 4, the second tower additionally comprising a spring, the spring disposed between the elevator platform and the bottom wall of the second tower.

8. The storage apparatus of claim 4, the second tower additionally comprising a first magnet, the first magnet disposed between the elevator platform and the bottom wall of the second tower and configured to engage with a second magnet disposed on either the elevator platform or the bottom wall of the second tower.

9. The storage apparatus of claim 3, the first tower and the second tower each being substantially cylindrical.

10. The storage apparatus of claim 9, the diameter of the second tower being between 20% and 100% the diameter of the first tower.

11. The storage apparatus of claim 9, the diameter of the second tower being between 50% and 75% the diameter of the first tower.

12. The storage apparatus of claim 3, the shape or length of each exterior wall or the side wall of the second tower being configured so that each second ring has a unique degree of maximum rotation around the second tower.

13. The storage apparatus of claim 9, the first tower and the second tower being attached at circumferential points.

14. The storage apparatus of claim 3, additionally comprising a base, the base being larger than the bottom wall of the first tower and the bottom wall of the second tower and configured to provide stability.

15. The storage apparatus of claim 3, the interior wall comprising an opening providing access to a removable makeup tray.

16. The storage apparatus of claim 3, the bottom wall of the tray receptacle comprising an opening, the opening providing access to a removable makeup tray.

17. The storage apparatus of claim 3, each shelf being magnetically coupled to the side wall of the first tower.

18. The storage apparatus of claim 3, the tray receptacle being magnetically coupled to a removable makeup tray.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) FIG. 1a shows a top view of the apparatus in a closed configuration.

(2) FIG. 1b shows a top view of the apparatus in an open configuration.

(3) FIG. 2a shows a bottom view of the apparatus in a closed configuration.

(4) FIG. 2b shows a bottom view of the apparatus in an open configuration.

(5) FIG. 3a shows a first side view of the apparatus in a closed configuration.

(6) FIG. 3b, shows a first side view of the apparatus in an open configuration.

(7) FIG. 4a shows a second side view of the apparatus in a closed configuration.

(8) FIG. 4b shows a second side view of the apparatus in an open configuration.

(9) FIG. 5a shows a first side perspective view of the apparatus in a closed configuration.

(10) FIG. 5b shows a first side perspective view of the apparatus in an open configuration.

(11) FIG. 6a shows a second side perspective view of the apparatus in a closed configuration.

(12) FIG. 6b shows a second side perspective view of the apparatus in an open configuration.

(13) FIG. 7a-7e show diverse trays of the apparatus.

(14) FIG. 8A shows a sectional view of the apparatus in a closed position.

(15) FIG. 8B shows a sectional view of the apparatus in an open position.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

(16) As shown in FIGS. 1A-6B, the storage apparatus 10 may comprise a first tower 12 and a second tower 14. The first tower may comprise a set of shelves 16, a side wall 18, a bottom wall 20, and a top wall 22. The second tower may comprise a side wall 24, a bottom wall 26, a cavity 28, and a top 30. The first and second towers may be connected at a circumferential point 32.

(17) Each shelf may comprise a first ring 34 and a second ring 36. The second ring may comprise an exterior wall 38, a lateral side 40, an interior wall 42, and a tray receptacle 44. The tray receptacle may comprise a bottom wall 46 and a makeup tray, which is placed on the bottom wall of the tray receptacle. The contour of the interior wall is shaped so that it will be flush against the inner side 50 of the side wall of the first tower. The bottom wall may feature an opening (not shown). Alternatively or additionally, the interior wall may feature an opening (not shown). The bottom wall opening may be a cut out that allows a user to touch the makeup tray with a finger and push the makeup tray out of the tray receptacle. Similarly, the interior wall opening may be a cut out that allows the user to touch and grab the makeup tray through the interior wall and slide or lift the makeup tray out of the tray receptacle.

(18) FIGS. 7A-7E show an assortment of makeup trays, showing trays, with one, three, four, five, and seven sub-trays.

(19) As shown in FIGS. 8A-8B, the second tower may also comprise an elevator platform 52, which may be attached to the top by a rod 54. The elevator platform may feature a bottom 56 and side walls 58. The bottom walls of the first tower and the second tower may attach to or be continuous with a base 60. In FIGS. 8A and 8b, the elevator platform is, respectively, at the bottom and middle or top of the cavity. The connection between the cap, the rod, and the elevator platform is demonstrated.