Toe nail polish guard

Abstract

The present device generally relates to a toe nail polish guard and more particularly, the device relates to a toe nail polish guard for assisting a user after receiving a pedicure. The device acts as a removable portion of an article of footwear which attaches to the front of the footwear. A series of toe dividers separates the toes and protects them from contacting each other. The device is secured to the footwear by a securing mechanism.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 212,729 filed Apr. 15, 2009 the same being incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present device generally relates to a toe nail polish guard and more particularly, the device relates to a toe nail polish guard for assisting a user after receiving a pedicure. The device acts as a removable portion of an article of footwear which attaches to the front of the footwear. A series of toe dividers separates the toes and protects them from contacting each other. The device is secured to the footwear by a securing mechanism.[0003]The average adult takes a staggering eight to ten thousand steps a day. Adding up to over one hundred thousand miles in the course of a lifetime, feet can carry a person just about anywhere they want to go. Unfortunately, most people tend to take their feet for granted. Whether by wearing impossibly tall heals, o...

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Benefits of technology

[0011]An advantage of the toe nail polish guard is to provide a guard which protects the look and strength of toe nails after polish has been applied.

[0012]Yet another advantage of the toe nail polish guard is to provide a toe nail polish guard which allows a user to alternate between an open toe or a closed toe sandal.

[0014]Another advantage of the toe nail polish guard is to provide a device which provides a corrective guide to position the toes of a person in a proper orientation.

[0015]And another advantage of the toe nail polish guard is to provide a guard which is light weight and easy to produce.

[0016]Still another advantage of the toe nail polish guard is to provide a device which allows a user to walk comfortably in sandals after receiving a pedicure.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, most people tend to take their feet for granted.

Whether by wearing impossibly tall heals, oxfords with little cushioning or shoes that do not fit properly most put their feet through endless abuse and then complain when they are tired, aching or sore.

Unfortunately, simply by donning a pair of shoes before the nails have thoroughly dried can mar perfectly applied toe nail polish, resulting in a pristine pedicure become smeared, streaked, and otherwise ruined.

As can be imagined, all of these “solutions” can be awkward at best, with one ending up with dirty feet, lint between their toes, or a wasted afternoon spent waiting for the sticky, tacky nail polish to become dry and hardened.

However, these patents fail to provide a toe nail polish guard which is suitable for use in an easy and convenient manner.

More specifically, the previous toe nail polish guards fail to provide a reliable mechanism for protecting newly polished toe nails.

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