Cosmetic mirror detachably affixed to lipstick carrier

Abstract

A cosmetic mirror is disclosed which is capable of being detachably affixed to a conventional lipstick carrier. The cosmetic mirror may further be adapted to fit over lipstick carriers having a variety of shapes and sizes.

1 . A cosmetic mirror for affixing to a portion of a cosmetics carrier, comprising: 
 a base having an aperture formed at least partially therethrough, the aperture having a shape customized to fit and receive the portion of the cosmetics carrier; and    a cover pivotally mounted to the base and having a surface including a reflective material thereon, the cover capable of pivoting between a closed position where the reflective material is enclosed between the base and cover, and an open position where the reflective material is not enclosed between the base and cover;    the cosmetic mirror capable of being detached from a first cosmetics carrier and reused with a second cosmetics carrier.    
   
   
       2 . A cosmetic mirror as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising a mechanical mechanism for biasing the cover in the closed position.  
   
   
       3 . A cosmetic mirror as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising a first magnet mounted the base and a second magnet mounted in the cover, the first and second magnets aligning with each other when the cover is in the closed position and the first and second magnets attracting each other to bias the cover in the closed position.  
   
   
       4 . A cosmetic mirror as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising a hinge between the base and cover  
   
   
       5 . A cosmetic mirror as recited in  claim 4 , wherein said hinge is formed of one of paper, metal and plastic.  
   
   
       6 . A cosmetic mirror as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the base and cover are formed at least partially of cardboard covered with paper.  
   
   
       7 . A cosmetic mirror as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the base and cover are formed at least partially of plastic.  
   
   
       8 . A cosmetic mirror as recited in  claim 1 , wherein a diameter of the aperture changes along a length of the aperture to allow the base to fit and receive portions of the cosmetics carriers of different sizes.  
   
   
       9 . A cosmetic mirror as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the cosmetic carrier is a lipstick carrier.  
   
   
       10 . A cosmetic mirror as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the cosmetic carrier is a lip gloss carrier.  
   
   
       11 . A cosmetic mirror as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the cosmetic carrier is a mascara carrier.  
   
   
       12 . A cosmetic mirror for affixing to a portion of a cosmetics carrier, comprising: 
 a base, including: 
 an aperture formed at least partially through the base, the aperture having a shape customized to fit and receive the portion of the cosmetics carrier, and  
   a slot formed at least partially through the base, the slot sized to receive a reflective member capable of being housed within the slot and withdrawn from the slot;    the cosmetic mirror capable of being detached from a first cosmetics carrier and reused with a second cosmetics carrier.    
   
   
       13 . A cosmetic mirror as recited in  claim 12 , further comprising a mechanical mechanism for maintaining the reflective member within the slot.  
   
   
       14 . A cosmetic mirror as recited in  claim 12 , further comprising a first magnet mounted in the base and a second magnet mounted in the reflective member, the first and second magnets aligning with each other when the reflective member is in the slot and the first and second magnets attracting each other to bias the reflective member into the slot.  
   
   
       15 . A cosmetic mirror as recited in  claim 12 , wherein the base is formed at least partially of cardboard covered with paper.  
   
   
       16 . A cosmetic mirror as recited in  claim 12 , wherein the base is formed at least partially of plastic.  
   
   
       17 . A cosmetic mirror as recited in  claim 12 , wherein a diameter of the aperture changes along a length of the aperture to allow the base to fit and receive portions of the cosmetics carriers of different sizes.  
   
   
       18 . A cosmetic mirror as recited in  claim 12 , wherein the cosmetic carrier is a lipstick carrier.  
   
   
       19 . A cosmetic mirror as recited in  claim 12 , wherein the cosmetic carrier is a lip gloss carrier.  
   
   
       20 . A cosmetic mirror as recited in  claim 12 , wherein the cosmetic carrier is a mascara carrier.