KR20220006576A - Containers for storing personal care products - Google Patents

Abstract

A container for storing at least one personal care product includes a base plate and a well. The base plate defines an aperture and has top and bottom surfaces. The well has an open top portion and a closed bottom portion that jointly define a chamber passing through the aperture and accessible through the top portion, a seat abutting the bottom surface, and a flange overlying a portion of the base plate. The cap is removably secured to the top of the chamber and abuts against the flange such that the flange seals between the cap and the base plate when the cap is secured to the top of the chamber. The well has a highest point and a lowest point and a defined height therebetween, the lowest point being foldable towards the highest point at a maximum distance of at least 40% of the height and no more than 60% of the height.

Description

Containers for storing personal care products

This application claims priority to US Application No. 62/845,285, filed May 8, 2019, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

People use a variety of personal care items (eg, cosmetics, beauty and/or toiletries) such as lotions, liquids, creams, pastes, powders, and oils. While the absence of these personal care products can be very inconvenient, these products and associated containers can take up a lot of space and can be difficult to organize. And even if travelers choose to carry these supplies, the current packaging of personal care products is often fragile and therefore dangerous. There is a need for a container that facilitates the storage, organization and transport of personal care products, minimizes the amount of space required for packaging, allows customization of the quantity and quantity of such products, and is leak-proof. In addition, when traveling by air, it is necessary to meet air travel carry-on liquid capacity restrictions. The present invention may address one or more of these needs, but need not, unless stated in the claims.

The following presents a simplified summary of the disclosure in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosure. This summary is not an extensive overview of the present disclosure. It is not intended to identify critical elements of the disclosure or delineate the scope of the disclosure. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts of the disclosure in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented elsewhere.

According to an embodiment, a container for storing at least one personal care product includes a base plate, a well, and a cap. The base plate defines an aperture and has top and bottom surfaces. The well has an open top portion and a closed bottom portion, the top and bottom portions commonly defining a chamber accessible through the open top portion. The well has a seat abutting a bottom surface of the base plate, and the well has a flange passing through the hole and overlying a portion of the base plate. The cap is removably secured to the top of the chamber and the gap abuts against the flange such that the flange seals between the cap and the base plate when the cap is secured to the top of the chamber. The well has a highest point and a lowest point and a defined height therebetween, the lowest point being foldable towards the highest point at least 40% of the height and a maximum distance of no more than 60% of the height.

According to another embodiment, a basic and novel feature of a container for storing at least one personal care product is a base plate having the following characteristics, a plurality of generally uniform wells, and a plurality of generally uniform caps. The base plate defines a plurality of generally uniform apertures and has top and bottom surfaces. There are many wells like holes and caps. Each well passes through a respective said aperture and has an open top portion and a closed bottom portion, the top and bottom portions being accessible through the open top portion, a chamber, a sheet abutting a base plate bottom surface, a portion of the base plate jointly defining an overlying flange, and a highest point and a lowest point and a defined height therebetween; The lowest point is foldable towards the highest point with a maximum distance of at least 40% of the height and no more than 60% of the height. Each cap is removably secured to the top of each chamber, and each cap abuts against each flange such that the flange seals between the cap and the base plate when the cap is secured to the top of the chamber.

According to another embodiment, a basic and novel feature of a container for storing at least one personal care product is a base plate, a plurality of wells, and a plurality of caps having the following characteristics. The base plate defines a plurality of apertures and has top and bottom surfaces. There are many wells like holes and caps. each well passing through a respective aperture and having an open upper portion and a closed lower portion, the upper and lower portions being accessible through the open upper portion; a seat against the bottom surface of the base plate; and a flange overlying a portion of the base plate. Each cap is removably secured to the top of each chamber, and each cap abuts against each flange such that the flange seals between the cap and the base plate when the cap is secured to the top of the chamber.

1 is a top perspective exploded view of a travel container according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 2 is a bottom perspective exploded view of the travel container of Figure 1;
Fig. 3 is a front cross-sectional view of the travel container of Fig. 1;
4A is a top perspective view of the travel container of FIG. 1 ;
4B is a bottom perspective view of the travel container of FIG. 1 ;
Fig. 5 is a perspective view of a well of the travel container of Fig. 1;
6 is a top perspective exploded view of a travel container according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;
7 is an exploded bottom bottom view of the travel container of FIG.
Fig. 8 is a front cross-sectional view of the travel container of Fig. 6;
9 is a bottom perspective view of the travel container of FIG. 6 ;
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a well of the travel container of FIG. 6 ;

1-5 illustrate an exemplary container 100 suitable for storing and transporting one or more personal care products, such as lotions, liquids, creams, pastes, powders, oils, and the like. The container 100 includes a plurality of apertures 104 , a plurality of wells 106 for storing personal care products, and a plurality of wells 106 removably engaging the plurality of wells 106 to cover the plurality of wells 106 . and a base plate 102 defining a cap 108 . Although a generally rectangular base plate 102 is shown, the base plate 102 may form any other suitable shape, such as circular, oval, square, octagonal, and the like. It may be particularly desirable for the plurality of apertures 104 to be arranged generally linearly along the length of the base plate 102 (eg, along a longitudinal axis). However, although a linear arrangement of apertures 104 is shown, the plurality of apertures 104 may form a circular arrangement, a wave, or any other suitable design.

Base plate 102 has opposing top and bottom surfaces 110 , 112 , each hole 104 extending completely through base plate 102 to pass through top surface 110 and bottom surface 112 . can do. Further, the base plate 102 may include a plurality of wall portions 200 , each wall portion 200 surrounding a corresponding aperture 104 and extending from the top surface 110 (preferably generally vertically). ) extends far outward. The wall portion 200 defines a cavity 202 having a vertical axis 204 aligned with the vertical axis 206 of the corresponding aperture 104 .

The base plate 102 and wall portion 200 allow each well 106 to pass through respective holes 104 and cavities 202 , both below the base plate 102 and above the corresponding wall portion 200 . Support the well 106 to extend. Each wall portion 200 also includes a thread 140 (eg, in the outer surface 142 of the wall portion 200 ). The threads 140 facilitate engagement of the cap 108 as described further below. For simplicity and clarity, the travel container 100 is generally described with reference to the structure, function, and assembly of a single well 106 and a single cap 108; 108), it will be understood that the same can be applied.

1-4 , well 106 includes a lower portion 120 and an upper portion 122 extending from the lower portion 120 . The upper portion 122 has an upper edge 124 defining an access opening 126 of the well 106 , the upper portion 122 extending substantially cylindrically from the upper edge 124 to the lower portion 120 . do. A lower portion 120 extends from an upper portion 122 to a lower end 208 of the well 106 . The lower portion 120 defines a first elongate opening 210 extending from inside the lower end 208 to the upper portion 122 , while the upper portion 122 extends from the upper edge 124 to the lower portion ( A second elongate opening 212 extending into 120 . The first elongate opening 210 and the second elongate opening 212 , thus the lower portion 120 and the upper portion 122 together define a chamber 130 for receiving and storing personal items. As shown, the first elongate opening 210 may be coaxial with the second elongate opening 212 , and each may be substantially cylindrical.

The lower portion 120 may also include a central flat portion 132 and a peripheral curved portion 134 connecting the upper portion 122 to the central flat portion 132 . In an embodiment, peripheral curved portion 134 is central flat portion 132 such that interior surface 220 of central flat portion 132 extends substantially tangentially from interior surface 222 of peripheral curved portion 134 . meet with The upper portion 122 may be disposed substantially perpendicular to the central flat portion 132 . Alternatively, lower portion 120 (and inner surface 220 ) may include a hemispherical shape to facilitate easy (eg, one finger) removal of the cosmetic product from well 106 . The lower portion 120 may be disposed on the bottom surface 112 of the base plate 102 , while the upper portion 122 is located at least partially above the top surface 110 of the base plate 102 to provide an access opening. 126 is located above the base plate 102 . The construction and materials may also have certain advantages that allow multiple containers 100 to be stacked on top of each other.

Also, as shown in FIG. 5 , the outer diameter D1 of the lower portion 120 may be greater than the adjacent outer diameter D2 of the upper portion 122 , whereby the lower portion 120 and the upper portion 122 . may define a sheet or “step” 230 at the interface of It may be desirable for D2 to be 2/3 to 3/4 of D1. The step 230 is used to limit or prevent movement of the step 230 in the first direction A when a pushing force is applied to the lower portion 120 (ie, the central flat portion 132 ) from outside the well 106 . It is configured to abut against the bottom surface 112 of the base plate 102 for this purpose. A person pushes on the central flat portion 132 of the lower portion 120 to push at least a portion of the central flat portion 132 into the chamber 130 to facilitate easy and complete removal of the personal item from the chamber 130 . can apply force. To this end, the central flat portion 132 is made of a relatively flexible and resilient material such that the central flat portion 132 can automatically return to its original configuration when the pushing force is removed. In some embodiments, curved portion 134 may also be constructed from a flexible and resilient material, and it may be desirable for flat portion 132 and curved portion 134 to be integrally constructed from the same material. In some embodiments, the flat portion 132 includes a gripping texture to enhance friction between the flat portion 132 and a support surface, such as a counter or table. Moreover, the flat portion 132 is generally flat, which may help prevent the container 100 from tipping over when seated.

Additionally, the well 106 includes a flange 144 disposed at the upper edge 124 of the well 106 , the flange extending from the outer surface 240 of the upper portion 122 to cover the wall portion 200 . extend radially outward. In such a case, the outer surface 240 of the upper portion 122 abuts the inner surface 242 of the wall portion 200 such that the wall portion 200 surrounds a majority of the upper portion 122 . When fully assembled, the flange 144 engages the cap 108 and defines a sealing connection between the well 106 and the cap 108 , wherein the flange 144 connects the wall portion 200 and the cap 108 . placed between the inner surfaces. It may be desirable for the outer diameter of the flange 144 to be 80% to 90% of the diameter D1.

It may be particularly desirable for the wells 106 to be overmolded or otherwise attached to the base plate 102 . For example, the flange 144 may be attached to the top surface of the wall portion 200 , the outer surface 240 may be attached to the inner surface 242 and/or the step 230 may be attached to the bottom surface 112 . ) can be attached to In some embodiments, the bottom surface 112 includes a protrusion or other coupling feature that aids in attachment between the step 230 and the bottom surface 112 . Such projections may form an annular ring or any other suitable feature as desired. In any event, securing the well 106 to the base plate 102 may prevent unwanted separation of the well 106 relative to the base plate 102 . Moreover, by making the step 230 wide enough, attaching the step 230 to the base plate 102 , and choosing an elastic material for the well 106 , the pushing force against the central flat portion 132 is reduced in some implementations. It is possible to move the inner surface 220 of the central flat portion 132 to a maximum position upward, which is 40% to 60% of the height of the well 106 which may be particularly desirable in an example. As shown, each well 106 may be independently coupled to the base plate 102 , although in other embodiments multiple wells 106 may be formed jointly.

The cap 108 is configured to cover the access opening 126 and includes a cover portion 150 and an upright portion 152 (eg, extending substantially perpendicularly from the cover portion 150 ). The upright portion 152 has an outer surface 154 and an inner surface 156 , and may extend circularly along an edge of the cover portion 150 . In use, the cover portion 150 covers the access opening 126 of the well 106 while the upright portion 152 surrounds the wall portion 200 . As shown in FIG. 3 , cap 108 includes threads 160 (eg, defined along interior surface 156 of upright portion 152 ) that are complementary to threads 140 . During transport, each cap 108 is attached (using threads 160 and 140) to its corresponding wall portion 120 to ensure a tight fit to each corresponding well 106. A thread may be formed. Although a threaded engagement is shown, other types of couplings, such as snap fittings, may be acceptable.

It may be particularly desirable for the cap 108 to engage the flange 144 of the well 106 and form a seal therebetween to prevent leakage of personal items from the well 106 . When assembled, the cover portion 150 rests against the flange 144 , while the upright portion 152 may engage the side portions of the flange 144 , as shown in FIGS. 3-4B . . Also, to facilitate sealing between the cap 108 and the flange 144 , the cap 108 may be lowered to deform the flange 144 when the cap 108 engages the well 106 . To do so, the material for the flange 144 (ie, well 106 ) and for the cap 108 may be selected such that the flange 144 is less rigid than the cap 108 . For example, the flange 144 may be formed of a material (eg, silicone rubber) to be deformed between the inner surface 156 and the top surface of the wall portion 200 , which attaches the cap 108 to the wall portion 200 . It can be formed of a material that does not deflect significantly when tightened to (200). Also, the free end 162 of the cap 108 may contact the top surface 110 of the base plate 102 when the cap 108 engages the well 106 . In certain implementations, the cap 108 may include a groove extending circularly from the interior surface 156 of the upright portion 152 and disposed proximate the cover portion 150 . In such a case, the flange 144 may be received within the groove, and the cap 108 and well 106 together may define a sealing connection due to the engagement of the flange 144 with the groove. As shown in FIG. 3 , the outer diameter of the cap 108 may generally be the same as the outer diameter (ie, D1 ) of the step 230 .

In some embodiments, some or all of the well 106 is made of a thermoplastic elastomer, silicone rubber, ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber, neoprene rubber, natural rubber, nitrile rubber, synthetic rubber, and self-adhesive (or "self-fused (or "self-fused)" self-fusing)") at least one article selected from the group consisting of silicone. And suitable materials for the base plate 102 include high density polyethylene, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene terephthalate, polycarbonate, acrylic, fiberglass, polypropylene, nylon, metal, and bamboo and other woods. Includes hard materials. It is generally desirable to use different materials for the base plate 102 and the wells 106 (well 106 being more resilient than the base plate 102), although some embodiments nevertheless provide for both. The same material can be used for And in some embodiments both the base plate 102 and the well 106 may be constructed of a rigid material.

Container 100 can take a variety of sizes and configurations, but when at least one well 106 is placed in the palm of a user's palm (although it may be desirable to place at least two wells 106), the user's thumb Apply each cap 108 together - thumb and index finger so that one side of each cap 108 is easily accessible while the user's index finger can easily access the opposite side of each cap 108 and removable - there is a particular advantage to the generally linear or elongate strip construction and size that allows the container 100 to be held in the palm of a user's palm. This allows for one-handed operation. For example, the width of the base plate 102, measured generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the base plate 102, is preferably 2 inches or less, more preferably 1 and 3/4 inches or less, even more preferably 1 and 2 inches or less. It can be 5/8 inches or less. And the maximum extension of the well 106 below the bottom surface 112 of the base plate 102 may preferably be no more than 3/4 inch, more preferably no more than 1/2 inch, even more preferably no more than 3/8 inch. . Even if the user chooses to place the well 106 on a countertop or other support surface, the anti-skid properties and shape of the central flattened portion 132 will help maintain the container 100 in the deployed position. Also, the size and configuration of the container 100 may allow one-handed operation even if it is not located on the user's palm.

6-10 illustrate other travel containers 100' substantially similar to embodiment 100, except as specifically noted and/or shown or unique. Moreover, those skilled in the art will appreciate that embodiment 100 (and thus embodiment 100') may be modified in various ways, such as, for example, incorporating all or part of any of the various described embodiments. . For the sake of uniformity and brevity, reference signs with a prime sign (') may be used to indicate parts numbering between 100 and 299 corresponding to those discussed above, with any stated or shown deviations (e.g. , base plate 102 ′ generally corresponds to base plate 102 , hole 104 ′ generally corresponds to hole 104 , well 106 ′ generally corresponds to well 106 , and , cap 108' generally corresponds to cap 108, top and bottom surfaces 110', 112' generally correspond to top and bottom surfaces 110, 112, and threads 160' are Corresponds generally to threads 160 , and lower seat 230 ′ generally corresponds to seat 230 ).

In embodiment 100 ′, base plate 102 ′ omits wall portion 200 . As such, the base plate 102' may simply include generally flat top and bottom surfaces 110', 112' with openings 104' therethrough. To compensate for the lack of wall portion 200, well 106' is modified. Well 106' includes both a bottom sheet 230' abutting a bottom surface 112' and a top sheet 330 abutting a top surface 110', wherein the bottom and top sheets 230', 330 are A portion of the base plate 102' is sandwiched between the wells 106' to securely couple the wells 106' to the base plate 102' (see, eg, FIG. 8). The lower and upper sheets 230', 330 may be defined by, for example, a larger diameter general area or separate walls. In some embodiments, it may be desirable to overmould or otherwise attach wells 106' to base plate 102'. Well 106' also includes threads 340 complementary to cap threads 160'.

Travel container 100 ′ can generally be used similarly to travel container 100 , with the main difference being that cap 108 ′ is secured directly to well 106 ′ without wall portion 200 .

The travel containers described above can facilitate transport of personal care products, particularly those stored in wells 106, 106' due to the sealing connection between caps 108, 108' and flanges 144, 144'. It is possible to prevent the product from leaking. And since the sealing connection is formed by the interference fit between the caps 108, 108' and the flanges 144, 144', the sealing capacity between the caps 108, 108' and the wells 106, 106' is Even after repeated removal of the caps 108, 108', it may remain without any additional sealing device. Additionally, the collapsibility of the wells 106 and 106' may allow for complete and easy removal of articles from the wells 106, 106'. Due to their construction, travel containers 100, 100' can take up less space than previous devices and can be stored in a handbag, cosmetic or toiletries bag during travel, which is ideal for storing and transporting supplies without risk of spillage. It provides a convenient means. This can be particularly useful when traveling by air, as travelers can carry liquids, creams and pastes in one convenient (but separate and isolated) container while complying with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations.

Various embodiments of the invention have been described above for the purpose of illustrating details of the invention and of enabling those skilled in the art to make and use the invention. The details and features of the disclosed embodiment[s] are not intended to be limiting, as many variations and modifications will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the scope of this disclosure is intended to be broadly interpreted and to cover all modifications and variations that come within the scope and spirit of the appended claims and their legal equivalents.

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A container for storing at least one personal care item, comprising:
a base plate defining an aperture and having top and bottom surfaces;
a well having an open top portion and a closed bottom portion, the top and bottom portions jointly defining a chamber accessible through the open top portion, a sheet ( a well having a seat, the well passing through the hole and having a flange overlying a portion of the base plate; and
a cap removably secured to the top of the chamber, wherein the cap abuts against the flange such that the flange seals between the cap and the base plate when the cap is secured to the top of the chamber;
the well has a highest point and a lowest point and a height defined therebetween, the lowest point being collapsible towards the highest point by a maximum distance of at least 40% of the height and no more than 60% of the height;
A container for storing at least one personal care product. The method of claim 1,
the base plate has a wall portion extending over the top surface and surrounding the aperture;
The flange rests on the wall part;
The wall portion has a thread; and
the cap having a thread complementary to the wall portion thread for removably securing the cap to the top of the chamber;
A container for storing at least one personal care product. 3. The method of claim 2,
the closed bottom portion of the well has an exterior having a central flat portion and a curved portion extending from the central flat portion into the sheet;
A container for storing at least one personal care product. 4. The method of claim 3,
The open top portion generally has a vertical tubular wall;
The sheet extends inwardly from the curved portion to the tubular wall;
The outer diameter of the tubular wall is 2 and 2/3 to 3/4 of the outer diameter of the sheet;
The lowest point of the well lies along the central flat portion;
A container for storing at least one personal care product. The method of claim 1,
the outer diameter of the tubular wall is 2 and 2/3 to 3/4 of the outer diameter of the sheet;
A container for storing at least one personal care product. 6. The method of claim 5,
The outer diameter of the cap is usually the same as the outer diameter of the seat;
A container for storing at least one personal care product. The method of claim 1,
The outer diameter of the cap is usually the same as the outer diameter of the seat;
A container for storing at least one personal care product. The method of claim 1,
the well having a top sheet abutting a top surface of the base plate;
A container for storing at least one personal care product. The method of claim 1,
the base plate is rigid and the wells are overmolded to the base plate;
A container for storing at least one personal care product. The method of claim 1,
the base plate defines a second hole;
a second well passes through the second aperture and is coupled to the base plate; and
a second cap removably secured to the top of the chamber of the second well;
A container for storing at least one personal care product. A container for storing at least one personal care product, comprising:
a base plate defining a plurality of generally uniform apertures and having top and bottom surfaces;
A plurality of generally uniform wells, wherein the number of wells is equal to the number of holes, each well passes through each of the holes, and each well comprises:
an open top portion and a closed bottom portion, the top and bottom portions jointly defining a chamber accessible through the open top portion;
a seat against the bottom surface of the base plate;
a flange overlying a portion of the base plate; and
a plurality of generally uniform wells having a highest point and a lowest point and a height defined therebetween; and
a plurality of generally uniform caps, wherein the number of caps is equal to the number of wells, each cap removably secured to a top of a respective said chamber, each cap being removably secured to the top of a respective said chamber; consist essentially of a plurality of generally uniform caps, wherein the flanges abut each said flange to seal between the cap and the base plate;
A container for storing at least one personal care product. 12. The method of claim 11,
the base plate is generally rectangular and the apertures are arranged linearly along the longitudinal axis of the base plate;
A container for storing at least one personal care product. 12. The method of claim 11,
the base plate has a plurality of wall portions extending above the top surface, each wall portion surrounding a respective said aperture; and
each flange overlying a respective said wall portion;
A container for storing at least one personal care product. 12. The method of claim 11,
The wells are fixed to the base plate,
A container for storing at least one personal care product. A container for storing at least one personal care product, comprising:
a base plate defining a plurality of apertures and having top and bottom surfaces;
A plurality of wells, wherein the number of wells is equal to the number of holes, each well passes through each of the holes, and wherein the wells include:
an open top portion and a closed bottom portion, the top and bottom portions jointly defining a chamber accessible through the open top portion;
a seat against the bottom surface of the base plate; and
a plurality of wells having a flange overlying a portion of the base plate;
A plurality of caps comprising:
the number of caps is equal to the number of wells, each cap being removably secured to the top of each said chamber, each cap having a flange between the cap and the base plate when the cap is secured to the top of the chamber a plurality of caps abutting each of the flanges to seal;
A container for storing at least one personal care product. 16. The method of claim 15,
each well has a highest point and a lowest point and a defined height therebetween, the lowest point being collapsible towards the highest point;
A container for storing at least one personal care product. 17. The method of claim 16,
the closed bottom portion of each well has an exterior with a central flat portion and a curved portion extending from the central flat portion to each said seat;
The open top portion of each well has a generally vertical tubular wall; and
a sheet of each well extending inwardly from each said curved portion to each said tubular wall;
A container for storing at least one personal care product. 18. The method of claim 17,
the outer diameter of each tubular wall is 2 and 2/3 to 3/4 of the outer diameter of each sheet; and
the outer diameter of each cap is generally equal to the outer diameter of each seat;
A container for storing at least one personal care product. 18. The method of claim 17,
the base plate is generally rectangular and the plurality of apertures are arranged generally linearly along a longitudinal axis of the base plate;
The width of the base plate, measured generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the base plate, is no more than 2 inches; and
the maximum extension of the well below the bottom surface of the base plate is no more than 3/4 inch;
A container for storing at least one personal care product. 16. The method of claim 15,
the base plate is generally rectangular and the plurality of apertures are arranged generally linearly along a longitudinal axis of the base plate;
The width of the base plate, measured generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the base plate, is no more than 2 inches; and
the maximum extension of the well below the bottom surface of the base plate is no more than 3/4 inch;
A container for storing at least one personal care product. 21. The method of claim 20,
each well has a highest point and a lowest point and a defined height therebetween, the lowest point being collapsible towards the highest point;
A container for storing at least one personal care product. 16. The method of claim 15,
The base plate and the closed lower portion of the well are formed when at least one of the closed lower portions is placed in the hand of a user:
One side of each cap can access the thumb of the user's first hand, while the opposite side of each cap can access the other finger of the user's first hand, so that each cap can access the thumb and thumb. of a size that can be removed and replaced by another finger,
A container for storing at least one personal care product. 23. The method of claim 22,
each well has a highest point and a lowest point and a defined height therebetween, the lowest point being collapsible towards the highest point;
A container for storing at least one personal care product. 24. The method of claim 23,
the lowest point is foldable towards the highest point with a maximum distance of at least 40% of the height and no more than 60% of the height;
A container for storing at least one personal care product. 23. The method of claim 22,
the base plate has a plurality of wall portions extending above the top surface, each wall portion surrounding a respective said aperture; and
each flange overlying a respective said wall portion;
A container for storing at least one personal care product. 16. The method of claim 15,
The base plate and the closed bottom portion of the well are formed when at least one of the closed bottom portions rests on the support surface:
One side of each cap can access the thumb of the user's first hand, while the opposite side of each cap can access the other finger of the user's first hand, so that each cap can access the thumb and thumb. of a size that can be removed and replaced by another finger,
A container for storing at least one personal care product. A container for storing at least one personal care product, comprising:
a base plate having opposing surfaces;
A plurality of wells extending upwardly from the base plate, each well comprising: an open top portion and a closed bottom portion, the top and bottom portions jointly defining a chamber accessible through the open top portion; a plurality of wells having a closed upper portion and a closed lower portion; and
a plurality of caps, wherein the number of caps equals the number of wells, each cap removably secured to a top of a respective said chamber;
wherein the base plate, well and cap are jointly sized for one-handed operation;
A container for storing at least one personal care product. 28. The method of claim 27,
the base plate defines a plurality of apertures; and
the base plate has a plurality of wall portions extending above the top surface, each wall portion surrounding a respective said aperture;
A container for storing at least one personal care product. 28. The method of claim 27,
each well has a flange overlying a portion of the base plate; and
each cap abuts against a respective said flange for sealing when the cap is secured to the top of the chamber;
A container for storing at least one personal care product. 28. The method of claim 27,
the wells extending downwardly from the base plate;
A container for storing at least one personal care product. 28. The method of claim 27,
the container is constructed so as not to fall,
A container for storing at least one personal care product. 28. The method of claim 27,
with at least 3 wells,
A container for storing at least one personal care product.

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