Disposable single digit nail polish remover pouch

• US 4,938,347 A
• Filed: 12/23/1988
• Issued: 07/03/1990
• Est. Priority Date: 12/23/1988
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Cynthia A. Tillman
• Original Assignee: PKP Inc.
• Inventors: Tillman, Cynthia A.
• Primary Examiner(s): Foster, Jimmy G.
• Application Number:
  US07/289,000
• Time in Patent Office: 557 Days
• Field of Search: 132/73, 132/73.5, 132/74.5, 132/75, 132/333, 206/209, 206/210, 206/229, 206/361, 206/484, 206/581, 206/610, 206/620, 206/627, 206/629, 206/812, 206/823, 206/205, 604/289, 604/292, 604/293
• US Class Current: 206/209
• CPC Class Codes: A45D 2200/1018 comprising a pad, i.e. a cushion-like mass of soft material, with or without gripping means
• CPC Class Codes: A45D 2200/1036 containing a cosmetic substance, e.g. impregnated with liquid or containing a soluble solid substance
• CPC Class Codes: A45D 29/007 Nail polish removing devices
• CPC Class Codes: A45D 34/04 Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
• CPC Class Codes: A45D 37/00 Sachet pads specially adapted for liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 75/20 in sheets or blanks doubled around contents and having their opposed free margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 206/812 Packaged towel
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 206/823 Cosmetic, toilet, powder puff

Abstract

A disposable, readily portable pouch containing a dauber moistened with a nail polish removing solvent sufficient to remove polish from a single fingernail or toenail is disclosed. The pouch has a generally flattened configuration which, when opened, can comfortably accommodate a single human digit to at least the first joint for the purpose of removing nail polish from the nail.

Claims

1. A combined fluid storage and application device, comprising:

(a) two superposed sheets of fluid impervious material positioned in a generally flat, parallel overlying relation to each other;

(b) seal means for sealing said sheets to each other;

(c) a fluid-retaining cavity having substantially flat parallel opposed wall surfaces formed by said sheets, a permanent seal line defining the periphery of said fluid retaining cavity;

(d) a fluid-retaining dauber disposed in said cavity and coupled to only one of said wall surfaces; and

(e) a fluid comprising a nail polish solvent contained within said dauber.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein said seal means comprises a thermal seal.

3. The device of claim 1, wherein said fluid impervious material is comprised of foil.

4. The device of claim 1, wherein said fluid comprises acetone or an acetone-containing mixture.

5. The device of claim 1, wherein said seal means is formed from a sonic weld.

6. The device of claim 1, wherein said fluid impervious material is a plastic.

7. The device of claim 1, further comprising a tear strip for providing directional guidance to a tearing force selectively applied to open said device.

8. The device of claim 1, further comprising a notch for providing directional guidance to a tearing force selectively applied to open said device.

9. A combined fluid storage and application device, comprising:

(a) a single integral sheet of fluid impervious material folded along a fold line to form generally symmetrical sheet halves positioned in a generally flat, parallel, overlying relation to each other;

(b) seal means for sealing said sheet halves to each other along a seal line extending from the fold line;

(c) a fluid retaining cavity having substantially flat, parallel, opposed wall surfaces formed by said sheet halves, said fold line and said seal line cooperating to define the periphery of said fluid retaining cavity;

(d) a fluid-retaining dauber disposed in said cavity and coupled to only one of said wall surfaces; and

(e) a fluid comprising a solvent for nail polish, said fluid being contained within said dauber.

10. The device of claim 9, wherein said seal means comprises a thermal seal.

11. The device of claim 9, wherein said dauber comprises an acetone-absorbent material.

12. The device of claim 9, wherein said fluid impervious material is comprised of foil.

13. The device of claim 9, wherein said fluid comprises acetone or an acetone-containing solution.

14. The device of claim 9, wherein the fluid impervious material is a plastic.

15. The device of claim 9, further comprising a tear strip for providing directional guidance to a tearing force selectively applied to open said device.

16. The device of claim 9, further comprising a notch for providing directional guidance to a tearing force selectively applied to open said device.

17. A combined fluid storage and application device;

comprising;

(a) pouch formed of a fluid impervious material, said pouch defining a fluid-retaining cavity having substantially flat parallel opposed wall surfaces formed by the pouch;

(b) a permanent seal line defining the periphery of said fluid retaining cavity;

(c) a fluid-retaining dauber disposed in said cavity, said dauber having first and second opposing surfaces, the first surface being permanently attached to only one of said wall surfaces;

(d) a fluid comprising a nail polish remover contained within said dauber; and

(e) and opening means for opening said device along one edge of the pouch.

18. A combined fluid storage and application device, comprising:

(a) a sealed pouch sealed along its edges and having a rupturable seal means along one edge;

(b) said pouch defining a fluid-retaining cavity capable of allowing entry of a single digit, into the interior of the pouch, said fluid-retaining cavity having substantially flat, parallel, opposing wall surfaces formed by said pouch;

(c) a fluid-retaining dauber disposed within said cavity, said dauber having first and second opposing surfaces, said first surface being permanently attached to only one inner wall surface, said second surface being exposable to the nail of said digit upon entry of said digit, said

(d) a fluid comprising a nail polish remover contained within said dauber.