WO2017120431A1 - Nail polish cap - Google Patents

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WO2017120431A1
WO2017120431A1 PCT/US2017/012469 US2017012469W WO2017120431A1 WO 2017120431 A1 WO2017120431 A1 WO 2017120431A1 US 2017012469 W US2017012469 W US 2017012469W WO 2017120431 A1 WO2017120431 A1 WO 2017120431A1
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cap
nail polish
user
cylindrical portion
main body
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PCT/US2017/012469
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French (fr)
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Damen R. SORIENTE
Irene Y. NGO
Carole SUCHOCKI
Kristi SLOE
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Coty Inc.
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Priority to US16/065,607 priority Critical patent/US20190000214A1/en
Priority to EP17736402.3A priority patent/EP3383221A4/en
Publication of WO2017120431A1 publication Critical patent/WO2017120431A1/en

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B5/00—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • A45D34/042—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like
    • A45D34/045—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D29/00—Manicuring or pedicuring implements
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D29/00—Manicuring or pedicuring implements
    • A45D29/22—Finger-supports
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • A45D34/042—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like
    • A45D34/043—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like movable within the container
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B5/00—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware
    • A46B5/04—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware shaped as gloves or finger-stalls or other special holding ways, e.g. by the tongue
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/10—For human or animal care
    • A46B2200/1046—Brush used for applying cosmetics

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  • Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a nail polish cap shaped to enclose a finger of a user for improved control when a user applies nail polish to a nail.
  • Caps for nail polish bottles have been conventional caps of varying height and width. Caps have been used to contain nail polish within a bottle and to anchor a brush attached thereto.
  • Inventive embodiments disclosed herein include a cap that includes a main body having a first end defining a cylindrical portion sized for receipt of a finger portion of a user; the main body having a second end opposing the first end from which a brush extends.
  • Figure 1 is a front perspective view of one embodiment of the nail polish cap of the present invention.
  • Figure 2 is a side perspective view of the nail polish cap of Figure 1.
  • Figure 3 is a side view of the nail polish cap of Figure 1.
  • Figure 4 is a view of the nail polish cap of Figure 1 when positioned on the finger of a user.
  • Figure 5 is a view of the nail polish cap of Figure 1, when positioned on the finger of a user and applying nail polish to a nail of a user.
  • Figure 6A is a side view of the nail polish cap of Figure 1.
  • Figure 6B is a perspective view of the nail polish cap of Figure 1 wherein
  • Figure 6A and 6B illustrate an incline or a cylindrical portion.
  • Figure 7 illustrates a top view of the nail polish cap of Figure 1.
  • Figure 8 illustrates a side view of the nail polish cap of Figure 1.
  • One embodiment of the nail polish cap of the present invention illustrated generally at 10 in Figure 1, includes a unitary main body 12 having a first end 24 that defines a partial cylindrical portion 14 that defines an orifice 15 sized and shaped for receipt of a an end 16 of a user's finger 18, as shown in Figure 4.
  • the user's finger is on a non-dominant hand.
  • the cylindrical portion 14 defines a gap 20 at ends 32 and 34 that are movable based on the thickness of the user's finger.
  • a top view of the gap 20 is shown in Figure 7.
  • the unitary main body 12 is made of polypropylene.
  • the main body 12 includes a second end 26, opposing the first end, to which a nail polish brush 28 is attached.
  • the cylindrical portion 14 is at an angle with respect to the horizontal as shown in Figures 6A and 6B.
  • the nail polish cap acts as an extension of the user's finger and imparts to the user improved control for non-dominant hand application, compared to the control of a conventional nail polish cap.
  • Nail polish cap embodiments of the present invention add stability by acting as an extension of the user's finger, i.e. index finger, particularly of the user's non-dominant hand.
  • Nail polish refers to polish, varnish, paint and lacquer that is applied to a user's finger nails or toenails.
  • the user inserts her index finger through the orifice 15 so that at least a portion of her fingerprints contact a surface 30 of the cylindrical portion 14.
  • the main body is positioned about the user's finger joint proximal to the user's fingernail, as shown in Figures 4 and 5.
  • the cylindrical portion 14 is expandable because the gap increases in size to accommodate the diameter of the user's finger by movement of the cylindrical portion ends 32 and 34 away from each other.
  • the incline of the cylindrical portion positions the user's finger upwards.
  • inventive composition or method can be any one of any of the combinations and/or sub-combinations of the above-listed

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Abstract

Inventive embodiments disclosed herein include a cap that includes a main body having a first end defining a partial cylindrical portion sized for receipt of a finger portion of a user; the main body having a second end opposing the first end from which a brush extends.

Description

NAIL POLISH CAP
Claim for Priority
[0001] This Application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional
Patent Application No. 62/275,991, filed January 7, 2016, which is hereby incorporated by refrence in its entirety nail.
Field
[0002] Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a nail polish cap shaped to enclose a finger of a user for improved control when a user applies nail polish to a nail.
Background
[0003] Caps for nail polish bottles have been conventional caps of varying height and width. Caps have been used to contain nail polish within a bottle and to anchor a brush attached thereto.
Summary
[0004] Inventive embodiments disclosed herein include a cap that includes a main body having a first end defining a cylindrical portion sized for receipt of a finger portion of a user; the main body having a second end opposing the first end from which a brush extends.
Description of Drawings
[0005] Figure 1 is a front perspective view of one embodiment of the nail polish cap of the present invention.
[0006] Figure 2 is a side perspective view of the nail polish cap of Figure 1.
[0007] Figure 3 is a side view of the nail polish cap of Figure 1. [0008] Figure 4 is a view of the nail polish cap of Figure 1 when positioned on the finger of a user.
[0009] Figure 5 is a view of the nail polish cap of Figure 1, when positioned on the finger of a user and applying nail polish to a nail of a user.
[0010] Figure 6A is a side view of the nail polish cap of Figure 1.
[0011] Figure 6B is a perspective view of the nail polish cap of Figure 1 wherein
Figure 6A and 6B illustrate an incline or a cylindrical portion.
[0012] Figure 7 illustrates a top view of the nail polish cap of Figure 1.
[0013] Figure 8 illustrates a side view of the nail polish cap of Figure 1.
Detailed Description
[0014] One embodiment of the nail polish cap of the present invention, illustrated generally at 10 in Figure 1, includes a unitary main body 12 having a first end 24 that defines a partial cylindrical portion 14 that defines an orifice 15 sized and shaped for receipt of a an end 16 of a user's finger 18, as shown in Figure 4. For some embodiments, the user's finger is on a non-dominant hand. The cylindrical portion 14 defines a gap 20 at ends 32 and 34 that are movable based on the thickness of the user's finger. A top view of the gap 20 is shown in Figure 7.
[0015] The cylindrical portion 14 is inclined as shown at 22 in Figure 2 and Figure
3. For one embodiment, the unitary main body 12 is made of polypropylene. The main body 12 includes a second end 26, opposing the first end, to which a nail polish brush 28 is attached. For some embodiments, the cylindrical portion 14 is at an angle with respect to the horizontal as shown in Figures 6A and 6B.
[0016] The nail polish cap acts as an extension of the user's finger and imparts to the user improved control for non-dominant hand application, compared to the control of a conventional nail polish cap. Nail polish cap embodiments of the present invention add stability by acting as an extension of the user's finger, i.e. index finger, particularly of the user's non-dominant hand. Nail polish, as used herein refers to polish, varnish, paint and lacquer that is applied to a user's finger nails or toenails.
[0017] In use, the user inserts her index finger through the orifice 15 so that at least a portion of her fingerprints contact a surface 30 of the cylindrical portion 14. The main body is positioned about the user's finger joint proximal to the user's fingernail, as shown in Figures 4 and 5. The cylindrical portion 14 is expandable because the gap increases in size to accommodate the diameter of the user's finger by movement of the cylindrical portion ends 32 and 34 away from each other. For some embodiments, the incline of the cylindrical portion positions the user's finger upwards.
[0018] In various embodiments, the inventive composition or method can be any one of any of the combinations and/or sub-combinations of the above-listed
embodiments.
[0019] While the invention has been described and exemplified in sufficient detail for those skilled in this art to make and use it, various alternatives, modifications, and improvements will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims.
[0020] All patents and publications referred to herein are incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference.
[0021] The terms and expressions which have been employed are used as terms of description and not of limitation, and there is no intention that in the use of such terms and expressions of excluding any equivalents of the features shown and described or portions thereof, but it is recognized that various modifications are possible within the scope of the invention claimed. Thus, it should be understood that although the present invention has been specifically disclosed by preferred embodiments and optional features, modification and variation of the concepts herein disclosed may be resorted to by those skilled in the art, and that such modifications and variations are considered to be within the scope of this invention as defined by the appended claims.

Claims

In the Claims:
1. A cap, comprising:
a main body having a first end defining a partial cylindrical portion defining an orifice sized for receipt of a finger portion of a user; the main body having a second end opposing the first end from which a brush extends.
2. The cap of claim 1, wherein the partial cylindrical portion defines a gap that renders the cylindrical portion expandable.
3. The cap of claim 1, wherein the partial cylindrical portion is at an incline with respect to the main body.
4. The cap of claim 1 wherein the main body is unitary and is made of polypropylene.
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US62/275,991 2016-01-07

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