Nail polish application and removal device

• US 5,897,262 A
• Filed: 04/20/1998
• Issued: 04/27/1999
• Est. Priority Date: 04/20/1998
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Mary Bratby-Carey
• Original Assignee: Mary Bratby-Carey
• Inventors: Bratby-Carey, Mary
• Primary Examiner(s): Walczak, David J.
• Application Number:
  US09/063,217
• Time in Patent Office: 372 Days
• Field of Search: 401/18, 401/23, 401/24, 401/19, 401/16, 401/25, 401/17
• US Class Current: 401/18
• CPC Class Codes: A45D 29/007 Nail polish removing devices
• CPC Class Codes: A45D 34/06 in combination with other toiletry or cosmetic articles

Abstract

A device for applying and removing nail polish comprising a first container for storing polish remover solvent and a second container for storing nail polish. Each container includes a threaded neck and an opening. A lid structure includes a first end for rotatably mounting to the threaded neck of the first container and a second end for rotatably mounting to the threaded neck of the second container. A sponge applicator snap fits into the opening of the first container for selectively permitting dispensing of the polish remover solvent. A brush assembly is mounted within the lid structure for facilitating application of the nail polish. The nail polish application and removal device also includes a check valve snap fitted into the opening of the second container for straightening the bristles of the brush assembly, and a replaceable emery board removably attached to the exterior surface of the first container for filing and shaping nails.

Claims

1. A device for applying and removing nail polish, comprising:

a) a first container having an internal reservoir for storing polish remover solvent, said first container including a threaded neck and an opening;

b) a second container having an internal reservoir for storing nail polish, said second container including a threaded neck and an opening;

c) a lid structure for closing the openings of the first and second containers, said lid structure including a first end having an internally threaded bore for rotatably receiving the threaded neck of the first container and a second end having an internally threaded bore for rotatably receiving the threaded neck of the second container; and

d) a brush assembly including a shaft and bristles attached to said shaft for facilitating application of the nail polish, wherein the brush assembly further comprises a head member sized and shaped so as to allow the head member to fit into the bore of the second end of the lid structure, said head member including a central bore for receiving the shaft opposite the bristles; and

e) a sponge applicator detachably mounted within the opening of the first container for facilitating application of the polish remover solvent, said sponge applicator including a sponge pad dispensing of the polish remover solvent from the internal reservoir of the first container onto the sponge pad.

2. The device of claim 1, further comprising a check valve detachably mounted within the opening of the second container for straighten the bristles of the brush assembly as the bristles are withdrawn from the second container, said check valve includes a central bore for the passage of the bristles and shaft of the brush assembly.

3. The device of claim 2, further comprising an exterior surface and a replaceable emery board removably attached to said exterior surface for filing and shaping nails, said emery board includes a coating of adhesive for securing the emery board to the exterior surface.

4. The device of claim 3, wherein the first container is constructed of a flexible and resilient plastic material.