Travel case for cosmetics

Abstract

A travel case for liquid cosmetics, medications and the like includes an interior pocket with a separate transparent plastic pouch for the liquid materials such as cosmetics. Access to the interior of the bag may be effected through a principal access opening in the top of the bag. Access to the interior pocket which holds the pouch may also be effected through an auxiliary opening in the side wall of the bag. The access opening to the pocket within the bag as well as to the interior of the bag are all oriented in the same direction.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]In a principal aspect the present invention relates to a travel case and, more particularly, to a travel case for cosmetics.[0002]Travelers today, particularly those who travel via airlines, are confronted with the requirement to submit to an inspection protocol. In addition, there are various rules with respect to items and materials which travelers may carry onto commercial aircraft. For example, liquids in general are prohibited; however, cosmetic liquids and other liquids in an amount of three ounces or less may be collected in a bag no greater than one quart for inspection by the appropriate authorities. The pouches which are subjected to an inspection, however, must be made from a transparent material, typically a transparent plastic such as transparent polyvinylchloride. Additionally, the liquid containers maintained within the pouch must be easily accessible.[0003]Arranging for and traveling with cosmetics or medications, for example, thus be...

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Benefits of technology

[0004]Briefly, the present invention comprises a travel case for cosmetics, mediations or the like which is comprised of a soft sided bag. The soft sided bag includes a main access opening to the interior of the bag. A partition wall or separation wall is incorporated within the interior of the bag. An opening or pocket formed by the separation wall is aligned with the access opening to the interior of the bag. Additionally, the separation wall in combination with a partially removable flap forming a side wall of the bag or case provides an alternative way to obtain access to the interior of the bag. The pocket formed by the side wall flap and the internal separation wall receives a transparent plastic pouch having a capacity of one quart or less. The pouch may further include an array or collection of additional containers for liquid items such as cosmetics or medication. With the travel case for cosmetics as described, it is possible to have ease of access to the interior of the bag for removal of the plastic pouch and separate inspection thereof. The bag itself, however, may remain closed with the remaining contents of the bag undisturbed even though the transparent plastic pouch has been removed for purposes of inspection at an airline inspection station.

[0006]It is another object of the invention to provide a travel case for cosmetics having a transparent pouch which is easily removable or replaceable within the bag or case without disturbing the remaining contents of the case.

[0007]A further object of the invention is to provide a travel case for cosmetics which is rugged and which will safely contain and maintain cosmetic items, medications and the like.

Problems solved by technology

The bag itself, however, may remain closed with the remaining contents of the bag undisturbed even though the transparent plastic pouch has been removed for purposes of inspection at an airline inspection station.

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