US5655554A
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Combination cosmetic applicator device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1996-09-27
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Granted: 1997-08-12
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Expires: 2016-09-27
Abstract
Abstract A selectively detachable combination cosmetic applicator device is provided. The cosmetic applicator device includes a nail polish applicator container that is releasably attached to a nail polish remover container. The device also incorporates an on-board chamber for storing absorbent materials or the like. The chamber is prohibited from contact with either the nail polish or the nail polish remover. The containers of the device can readily be refilled and can be used at the same time when they are detached.
Inventors
- 👤 Diana K. Goldberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 04:01
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D34/00; A45D34/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
273 words
A cosmetic applicator device, comprising: a nail polish container having a first closed end and a second open end, said first end of said polish container having first segments projecting outwardly therefrom and a flat bottom and said second end of said polish container having second segments projecting outwardly therefrom; an applicator closure having inwardly extending means for selectively cooperatively engaging said second segments of said second end of said container and thereby preventing any nail polish from leaking from said nail polish container; a nail polish remover container having a closed bottom, an open end opposite said bottom and inwardly extending means for cooperatively engaging said first segments of said polish container and releasably connecting said polish container to said remover container adjacent said bottom; said open end of said polish remover having segments projecting outwardly therefrom; a removable absorbent pad covering substantially all of said entire open end of said remover container; a cap having inwardly extending means for cooperatively engaging said segments of said open end of said polish remover container and for selectively sealing said remover container to thereby prevent any remover from leaking from said remover container; a hollow cover having inwardly extending projections that engage said polish remover container between said bottom and said open end thereof, said cover having an internal chamber that is sealed from leakage from said remover container; and absorbent material removably contained in said chamber of said cover, wherein when said cover, said closure, said nail polish container and said nail polish remover container are engaged, said device has a substantially smooth, continuous and ridge free outer surface along its entire length.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
273 words
A cosmetic applicator device, comprising: a nail polish container having a first closed end and a second open end, said first end of said polish container having first segments projecting outwardly therefrom and a flat bottom and said second end of said polish container having second segments projecting outwardly therefrom; an applicator closure having inwardly extending means for selectively cooperatively engaging said second segments of said second end of said container and thereby preventing any nail polish from leaking from said nail polish container; a nail polish remover container having a closed bottom, an open end opposite said bottom and inwardly extending means for cooperatively engaging said first segments of said polish container and releasably connecting said polish container to said remover container adjacent said bottom; said open end of said polish remover having segments projecting outwardly therefrom; a removable absorbent pad covering substantially all of said entire open end of said remover container; a cap having inwardly extending means for cooperatively engaging said segments of said open end of said polish remover container and for selectively sealing said remover container to thereby prevent any remover from leaking from said remover container; a hollow cover having inwardly extending projections that engage said polish remover container between said bottom and said open end thereof, said cover having an internal chamber that is sealed from leakage from said remover container; and absorbent material removably contained in said chamber of said cover, wherein when said cover, said closure, said nail polish container and said nail polish remover container are engaged, said device has a substantially smooth, continuous and ridge free outer surface along its entire length.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said nail polish container and said nail polish remover container are substantially rigid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said first and second segments of said polish container and said engaging means and said segments of said remover container are screw threads.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said absorbent material includes a replacement absorbent pad for said remover container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said closure further comprises an internally mounted brush that extends into said nail polish container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
281 words
A cosmetic applicator device, comprising: a nail polish container having a first closed end and a second open end, said first end of said polish container having first segments projecting outwardly therefrom and a flat bottom and said second end of said polish container having second segments projecting outwardly therefrom; an applicator closure having inwardly extending means for selectively cooperatively engaging said second segments of said second end of said container and thereby preventing any nail polish from leaking from said nail polish container; a nail polish remover container having first and second chambers, a first end and an opposing open end, said first end having inwardly extending means for cooperatively engaging said first segments of said polish container and releasably connecting said polish container to said remover container, said open end of said polish remover having segments projecting outwardly therefrom; said first chamber of said remover container containing nail polish remover; said second chamber of said nail polish remover container being separated from said first chamber and being located between said first end of said remover container and said first chamber; a removable absorbent pad covering substantially all of said entire open end of said remover container; a cap having inwardly extending means for cooperatively engaging said segments of said open end of said polish remover and selectively sealing said polish remover container to thereby prevent any remover from leaking from said remover container; absorbent material removably contained in said second chamber of said remover container, wherein when said closure, said nail polish container, said nail polish remover container and said cap are engaged, said device has a substantially smooth, continuous and ridge free outer surface along its entire length.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
281 words
A cosmetic applicator device, comprising: a nail polish container having a first closed end and a second open end, said first end of said polish container having first segments projecting outwardly therefrom and a flat bottom and said second end of said polish container having second segments projecting outwardly therefrom; an applicator closure having inwardly extending means for selectively cooperatively engaging said second segments of said second end of said container and thereby preventing any nail polish from leaking from said nail polish container; a nail polish remover container having first and second chambers, a first end and an opposing open end, said first end having inwardly extending means for cooperatively engaging said first segments of said polish container and releasably connecting said polish container to said remover container, said open end of said polish remover having segments projecting outwardly therefrom; said first chamber of said remover container containing nail polish remover; said second chamber of said nail polish remover container being separated from said first chamber and being located between said first end of said remover container and said first chamber; a removable absorbent pad covering substantially all of said entire open end of said remover container; a cap having inwardly extending means for cooperatively engaging said segments of said open end of said polish remover and selectively sealing said polish remover container to thereby prevent any remover from leaking from said remover container; absorbent material removably contained in said second chamber of said remover container, wherein when said closure, said nail polish container, said nail polish remover container and said cap are engaged, said device has a substantially smooth, continuous and ridge free outer surface along its entire length.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 6 wherein said nail polish container and said nail polish remover container are substantially rigid.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 6 wherein said first and second segments of said polish container and said engaging means and said segments of said remover container are screw threads.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 6 wherein said absorbent material includes a replacement absorbent pad for said remover container.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 6 wherein said closure further comprises an internally mounted brush that extends into said nail polish container.
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