Nail polish remover, especially for toes

a nail polish and toenail technology, applied in the field of nail care, can solve the problems of not being well suited to cleaning toenails, difficult or inconvenient not being practicable to remove nail polish from toenails, so as to facilitate the process of removing toenail polish and reduce the effect of bending

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-12-21
KEOGH ELEANOR
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[0010] The present invention seeks to overcome the inconvenience of removing nail polish from toenails using conventional devices intended primarily for use with fingernails; The present invention provides a means, including a device, which renders more conven

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However, removing nail polish from toenails has been relatively difficult or inconvenient.
These patents are less relevant to the present invention because they are not practical for removing nail polish from toes.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,800,606 (Kolesky) does n

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[0022] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, a nail polish removing device (1) is shown in perspective view and comprises a porous and pliable medium such as a sponge or foam (2) for scrubbing a nail or portion of a foot, the medium (2) being adapted to hold therein nail polish removing solution or an active solution, and having at least one opening (3) for receiving therein at least one digit or portion thereof. A solution compartment (seen by the dotted line in FIG. 2) is provided for holding nail polish removing solution or active solution and communicating with the porous and pliable medium (2) for wetting thereof. A container (4) holds the porous and pliable medium (2), and has non-skid means (5) for allowing useful positioning of the device, such as suction cup feet or non-skid pads. The non-skid means (5) may be affixed to a floor or other surface and the user may sit in a comfortable position so as to allow convenient use of the device (1). A user may elect alternative arrangements, su...

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A nail polish removing device (1) particularly suited for removing nail polish from toenails, which has heretofore been relatively difficult or inconvenient, comprising a container (4) having a transverse opening (3) for receiving a toenail, a porous and pliable medium (2) disposed in the container (4) and adapted for scrubbing a toenail, a solution compartment located in a lower portion of the container (1), the solution compartment being capable of holding nail polish removing solution and facilitating contact of nail polish removal solution with the porous and pliable medium (2) to wet the medium (2) to facilitate nail polish removal. The (1) device may include suction cups (5) or other means for attachment to a floor or other surface.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to the field of nail care and, in particular embodiments, to the field of toenail polish removal. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Heretofore, nail polish has been removed from toes by such means as scrubbing with a cotton ball which is wetted with nail polish remover. Other simple or, alternatively, mechanical devices have been proposed. However, removing nail polish from toenails has been relatively difficult or inconvenient. [0003] The following patents are considered to be of general relevance to the subject matter of the present invention and are not believed to anticipate or render the present invention obvious, whether taken alone or in any combination. [0004] U.S. Pat. No. 5,992,422 (Ivory) TOE NAIL POLISH REMOVING DEVICE describes a device specifically designed for removing nail polish from toes, whereby a seated or standing user places her foot through a vertical opening and into a reservoir containing a sponge ...

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IPC IPC(8): A45D29/18A45D29/00A45D29/17
CPCA45D29/007
Inventor KEOGH, ELEANOR
Owner KEOGH ELEANOR
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