Abstract: A nail enamel container is composed by a main body, a sleeve member and a cap. The main body is provided with a neck on one end, and an entrance is provided in the neck for the brush of the cap to be inserted through and into the interior of the main body. A protruding connecting portion is provided on the other end of the main body so as to be sleeved in the hollow in one end of the sleeve member. A screwing section is provided on the other end of the sleeve member, and an engraving needle is provided to protrude outwardly of the front end of the screwing section. After the enamel on the nails has been air-dried, the engraving needle is used to engrave various designs or characters on the enamel on the nails so as to make the nails look vivid, and shining.

Abstract: A nested tray and stand for holding a plurality of nail image material bottles. The stand has a rounded annular base plate with a hollow cylinder extending vertically from its inner rim. A receptacle for holding absorbent material saturated with a suitable solvent is defined at the upper part of the cylinder. A slotted cap closes off the top of the cylinder with absorbent material exposed through the slot. The tray is a molded annular configuration that slips over the stand and provides a series of peripherally recesses each of which recess can hold a bottle in a plurality of orientations.

Abstract: A manicure station for providing an area for performing manicures. The manicure station includes a base with a pair of pivot arms upwardly extending from the base. A stage extends between the pivot arms and a magnifying assembly is pivotally mounted to the pivot arms. A pair of compartments for holding items therein are provided on the base.

Abstract: A nail polish bottle holder having a receptor well for the bottle and an elongate strap affixed to the well for securing the holder in a convenient place as for example a woman's wrist.

Abstract: A jet spray fingernail cleaner apparatus including a pulsating pump. The pump has a fluid exhaust tube for releasing a fluid that is held within the pump. Included is a housing that has a bottom wall with an aperture and a cylindrical side wall. The side wall has a top edge for forming a top opening of the housing. The side wall has a pair of horizontal wedge-shaped arms along opposite portions of the side wall. Each arm has an arm tip extending past a rear portion of the arm. Included is an elongated resilient finger stall for positioning within the housing. The finger stall has an upper end and a rear end with a fluid intake line that extends therefrom and through the aperture of the bottom wall of the housing. The fluid intake line couples with the fluid exhaust tube of the pump for allowing a jet stream of fluid to flow into the finger stall. Lastly, an O-ring is positioned over the housing to secure the finger stall about the housing, when the upper end is folded around the housing.

Abstract: A fingernail cleaner assembly with a rotating brush comprising: a brush assembly including an outer housing, a button, a motor and a rotating brush; the outer housing having an essentially hollow interior with a lower region and an upper region, the lower region including battery terminals and a removable battery cover, the upper region being formed in a generally conical configuration with a rounded apex, the apex including a concave slot positioned therein; and the motor including a rotating device and a drive rod and being electrically coupled to the battery and button, the drive rod extending into the concave slot of the apex of the outer housing, the drive rod having an upper extent including a beveled gear head with gear teeth, the rotating brush including a central gear with gear teeth, the central gear including a plurality of bristles and rotatably coupled within the slot of the outer housing, the gear teeth of the central gear being meshed with the gear teeth of the beveled gear head.

Abstract: A device for removing a manicure coating from a nail at a fingertip is formed of a container, a soft material impregnated with a manicure removing solution and disposed in the container, a closure removably attached to the upper portion of the container for opening and closing the container, an inner closure rotatably attached to the upper portion of the container and having an opening and a cover for closing the opening, and a sheath attached to the inner closure and extending downwardly therefrom to be situated inside the container. The sheath has a side portion, an inner space at least partly surrounded by the side portion and communicating with the opening, and an open portion formed at the side portion. When the fingertip is inserted into the sheath through the opening, the nail can be located in the open portion. In this position, when the finger is turned together with the inner closure, the manicure coating can be removed from the nail by the manicure removing solution contained in the soft material.

Abstract: A fingernail removing device adapted to remove artificial fingernails from the fingers of a user comprising a plastic integrally molded rectangular container body with an inner bristle housing secured and supported by a plurality of integral rib members to the rectangular container body. The inner bristle housing has an oblong configuration defining a chamber with an opening of sufficient width to receive a plurality of fingers with one wall of said bristle housing containing a sectioned flexible brush assembly integrally molded to the inner surface of said wall. The flexible brush assembly comprises at least two separated sections of bristles, each section of bristles comprising a plurality of spaced bristle members extending inward from the inner surface of the bristle housing wall into said chamber and defining a curved passageway allowing plurality of fingers to pass therethrough while allowing the fingers to engage said bristle members, and a cover removably mounted to the container.

Abstract: A nail clipper with a catcher comprises a bottom container, a resilient top plate having connection at a rear end of the container to urge the top plate away from the container, the container having an upturned cutting edge at a front end of the container, the plate having a downturned cutting edge opposite to the upturned cutting edge, and a lever having a bent end portion with a shaft which engages a post mounted on the container for moving the plate up and down to clip nails, which clippings fall into the container. The shaft also forms a hole in the bent portion of the lever. A protrusion is provided on each side of the opening in the top plate. The lever is rotatable into three different positions. In a closed position, the two cutting edges are in contact so that the clippings container is closed. In the clipping position, the cutting edges are spaced from each other a sufficient distance to receive nails for clipping.

Abstract: A fingernail polish trough is provided filled with a fingernail polish removing fluid positioned forwardly of a series of adjacent parallel "V" shaped grooves positioned rearwardly and above the trough. The trough and grooves define an upper housing arranged for securement to an underlying container for storage. A modification of the invention includes the underlying container formed with an intermediate container housing mounting the upper housing thereon directing electrical current to an illumination lens and manually manipulatable magnification lens to enhance viewing in operation of the cleaning and manicuring of fingernails.

Abstract: A nail clipper 10 having a front chamber 16 and a rear chamber 17 for holding nail clippings is provided. The nail clipper includes a container 12 and a resilient plate 13 connected together at one end of the clipper by a rivet 15. The container 12 has an upturned cutting edge 18, and the plate 13 has a downturned cutting edge 19 at the other end of the clipper. A lever 24 has a heel portion and a bent end 25 with a shaft portion 26. A post 27 is mounted on the container and extends through the plate 13 and has groove 28 which receives the shaft portion for operating the plate 13 and causing the cutting edge 18, 19 to coact. The front chamber 16 has a front opening 37 between the cutting edges, when open, for removing clippings from the front chamber 16. The rear chamber 17 has a rear opening 38, when open, for removing clippings from the rear chamber 17.

Abstract: Container for treating fingers or finger nails includes a cup with a sponge therein immersed in a treatment solution. The container is provided with a double walled seal, which is connected positively and/or non-positively to the inner wall of the cup of the container. At the top, the inner seal engages against a shoulder of the cup and secures the underlying sponge. The sponge has a vertically extending hole for receiving a finger to be treated. The sponge absorbs the liquid or solution contained in the cup for treating finger. The hole can be provided with a replaceable lining. Closable slits are provided in the seal for the insertion of the finger, so that no liquid flows out or evaporates. The seal can be held on its circumference by a spring ring, which engages against a cam or is located in a groove in the inner wall of the cup and is consequently positively held.

Abstract: A manicuring device adapted for removing fingernail polish comprising a cylindrical receptacle defining an interior chamber with a plurality of integral bristle members spaced in rows and projecting inward to define a finger insertion area.

Abstract: A nail clipper receptacle for use with any standard spring type nail clipper wherein said receptacle is an elastomeric sheath of a conical shape having an opening at one end for receiving a standard nail clipper and an opening proximate to the first opening for allowing a lever of the nail clipper to extend through, whereby the elastomeric sheath surrounds the nail clipper and ensures nail clippings are retained within the nail clipper structure.

Abstract: A fingernail clipper pouch for use with a key ring or the like is disclosed as including an elongated one-piece receptacle formed of resilient and flexible material. The receptacle includes an interior compartment generally configured to the shape of fingernail clipper, one end of the receptacle being closed and the other and being open for entry and removal of the fingernail clipper. The closed end of the receptacle is attached to the key ring while the open end has a restricted throat opening that is capable of being resiliently enlarged when the receptacle is temporarily deformed by squeezing thereof to facilitate removal of the fingernail clipper from the receptacle.

Abstract: A disposable, readily portable pouch containing a dauber moistened with a nail polish removing solvent sufficient to remove polish from a single fingernail or toenail is disclosed. The pouch has a generally flattened configuration which, when opened, can comfortably accommodate a single human digit to at least the first joint for the purpose of removing nail polish from the nail.

Abstract: A containment device to be used in conjunction with a nail clipper to close the open side walls of the nail clipper during the clipping operation to prevent discharge of the clipped nails exteriorly of the nail clipper during the clipping operation. The containment device is to be disengageable from at least one of the side walls of the nail clipper thereby exposing the open side wall to facilitate discharge of the clipped nails into an appropriate collecting container for disposal.

Abstract: A make-up package in the form of a mounting card with a central opening therethrough, into which is mounted a make-up bottle having make-up therein of a certain color. Another opening is formed in the mounting card, across the center of which is placed a color strip, matching the color of make-up in the bottle. By placing, for example, the user's finger behind the other opening, the matching of skin color to make-up can be accomplished without opening the bottle.

Abstract: An applicator which is designed to fit over a fingernail or toenail to apply a liquid solution to the nail region is provided. The applicator is mounted on a removable backing which has a hole therein to permit application of a liquid nail and cuticle nutrient to the applicator prior to removing it and affixing it on a finger or toe.The applicator is generally in the shape of a triangle with a base, two sloping sides, and an apex opposite the base. The applicator inner side is adhesively coated and contains an absorbent pad section which is designed to receive the liquid nutrient solution and to apply that solution to the nail and cuticle of the finger or toe on which the applicator is attached.

Abstract: A manicuring device adapted for removing fingernail polish comprising a cylindrical receptacle defining an interior annular channel and a bottom rib, and a brush member inserted into the receptacle and locked in place in the channel and against the rib. The brush member comprises hollow body with a plurality of flexible integral bristles extending inward and defining a plurality of slits allowing fluid to pass into the interior of the body. The brush member has a circular flange portion on one end and a plurality of legs extending substantially perpendicular from the plane of the flange portion.

Abstract: A fingernail device which includes a receptacle having a small diameter fluid passageway positioned at an angle to the base of the receptacle. The passageway has a nozzle which directs fluid at a downward angle to the upper surface of the base of the receptacle to create a high-velocity, shallow, fan-shaped fluid stream which flows along and substantially parallel to said base in the direction of the finger tips which are in contact with the base in proximity to the nozzle. The receptacle has a depth such that the level of the fluid retained in it during a cleaning operation will develop a head sufficient to eliminate any splashing, spray-out or extreme turbulance of the fluid in the receptacle. Passageway means are provided for entraining a cleansing agent in the fluid stream.

Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing and applying nail polish, which includes an elongated, hollow housing having an opening at one axial extremity. A brush is mounted for axial movement between a first position inside the housing and a second position wherein at least a portion of the brush extends out of the housing. The apparatus also includes a reservoir, which may be either a fixed or removable cartridge, for nail polish. The reservoir is disposed within the housing and apparatus is provided for discharging nail polish from the reservoir onto the brush.

Abstract: A fingernail cleaner comprising a cylindrical tubular housing with an orifice disc across it intermediate the top and bottom. A nozzle in the orifice disc projects a jet of water at high velocity. The space above the orifice disc comprises a soap chamber and the depending cylindrical portion below the orifice disc forms a skirt to function as a splash guard.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing bottle for containing liquids having a cap thereon for sealing the contents of the bottle. An applicator is carried on the cap extending into contact with liquids at the bottom of the bottle when the cap is sealed to the bottle. When the cap is unsealed from the bottle, the applicator, carried by the cap, is now above the liquid contents at the bottom of the bottle. The applicator is reciprocal in the cap and movable axially therealong to engage any liquids at the bottom of the bottle without the need for either tilting the bottle or re-sealing the cap back onto the bottle.

Abstract: A device and method for automatically removing fingernail polish from one or more fingernails at a time is described. In a preferred embodiment, the device has a rotating brush with soft bristles contained in a compartment having fingernail polish removing fluid. The fingers from which fingernail polish is to be removed are placed through an opening near the top of the compartment so that the fingernails press against the bristles of the brush. The brush, rotated by an electric motor, brushes the fingernail polish removing fluid against the fingernails and removes the fingernail polish. Fluid is kept within the compartment by means of a flexible diaphragm over the opening having slits therein for the fingers.

Abstract: A device for treating the fingernails and particularly for removal of nail polish from the nails, the invention provides a treatment container having an absorbent member disposed therein which is soaked with a liquid nail polish removal solvent, at least one finger being received within an aperture formed in the absorbent member to contact the nail with the solvent and with surfaces of the aperture to remove a polish coating from the nail. The invention particularly provides a supply container on which the treatment container can be carried, the interior of the supply container connecting with the interior of the treatment container through a valve in a cap element closing the supply container, thereby to allow liquid nail polish removal solvent stored within the supply container to be dispensed as desired into the treatment container.

Abstract: A fingernail treatment arrangement, especially a nail polish removal arrangement, includes a vessel which is closable by a lid and which includes a circumferential wall and a bottom wall which together bound an internal chamber. A porous body is so held in the internal chamber as to be inwardly spaced from the circumferential wall and to form a gap therewith. The porous body has a central through bore which extends through the porous body all the way to the bottom wall. The bottom wall has a downward slope in the radially outward direction to form a moat into which the porous body dips. The porous body is held in the aforementioned position either by a resilient spring clip which engages the same and braces itself against a neck portion of the vessel, or by ultrasonically or thermally welded formations connecting the porous body to the bottom wall, or in both ways.

Abstract: The invention is a nail polish remover kit for removing nail polish from fingers and toenails. The kit has a pear-shaped jar containing a nail polish remover saturated filler. The filler is constricted at the top by the constricted upper portion of the jar to prevent both rotation of the filler and visual sighting of the sludge at the bottom of the jar, produced by nail polish removal process. The filler possesses an opening for inserting a finger having a nail from which polish is to be removed. The opening may be formed from filler surfaces which are smooth or uneven, and, if uneven, preferably corrugated. The opening is dimensioned so that excess nail polish remover is wiped from the finger as it is removed from the filler. The kit also contains a dauber with an absorbent end that the filler opening is designed to receive. This dauber may be removed from the filler to remove polish from toenails, fingernails, and the like.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing nail polish and remover from the bottles of same without spilling the contents over rugs, clothes or furniture. The apparatus is comprised of a housing residing atop a base, the housing having two opposed side walls. The remaining sides are open to allow access to the bottles which are held within pivotably mounted receptacles on the interior of the side walls. Side compartments are provided for temporary storage of the nail cleaning and polishing implements, while a permanent storage drawer may be provided in the base of the device. In addition, the bottles may be stored on the floor of the housing while not in use by means of spring clips located in the floor.

Abstract: A nail polish remover is provided that consists of a hollow container that has a quantity of fluid or liquid such as nail polish remover therein. A plurality of spaced apart fins or flexible support elements are mounted in the container, and the fins have bristles or brush-like elements secured thereto whereby a person can insert a finger into the device so that the finger will contact the bristles in such a manner that the liquid on the bristles will conveniently remove the nail polish from the fingernails.

Abstract: A fingernail cleaning apparatus has a housing with an aperture for inserting a finger. A pump mounted on the housing has an intake port connecting the pump to the housing and a discharge port. A nozzle member is connected to the discharge port, has a discharge orifice located inwardly from the housing aperture and has a projection near the orifice for separating the fingertip from the fingernail when the fingertip is pushed against the nozzle member.

Abstract: The invention provides a hot oil treatment for fingernails which involves a fingertip soak in a hot oil treatment bath for a period of three to five minutes. Then, the cuticle of the nail is pushed back. The oil treatment bath includes an emulsion formed in hot water from a blended mixture of vegetable and animal oils, emollients, proteins and vitamins. The invention also provides a novel packaging system which both shock-absorbingly cradles a bottle containing the oil treatment and provides a disposable soaking basin.

Abstract: A device for use in treating fingernails with a liquid, such as a nail polish remover. The device comprises a flat-bottomed, cylindrical container having an open top normally closed by a cover. A cylindrical sponge is press-fitted into the container to be frictionally held in place. A finger hole is provided in the sponge. Treatment liquid is poured into the container to be absorbed by the sponge to a level where it can act on the end of a finger inserted into the hole. The finger fits snugly in the hole and is rotated or oscillated therein to assist the treatment.

Abstract: A nail polish dryer comprising an upwardly open bowl shaped body having a centrally located upward extension spaced inwardly from the periphery. The extension is provided with a support for the hand of the user which will position the nails of the thumb and fingers generally adjacent an annular space between the upward extension and the periphery of the body. Ports are provided surrounding the upward extension to direct drying air against the nails of the user. Preferably a switch activator is provided at the top of the upward extension adapted to be activated by the weight of the user's hand. A blower and preferably heating means are provided within the body and the blower directs heated air against the nails of the user.

Abstract: A device for removing nail polish and other fingernail coatings comprises a container having an access opening at the top thereof and which contains therein a solvent capable of dissolving the nail polish. A brush having relatively hard, stiff bristles is mounted within the container in such a manner so as to partially surround the access opening. The brush is arranged so that the bristles engage with the fingernail when the finger-tip is inserted through the access opening and the brush functions to scrub and clean the fingernail so as to remove the nail polish therefrom in response to slight movements of the fingertip. The container is composed of opaque plastic material to avoid breakage, minimize weight, and prevent the user from seeing the unsightly nail polish which dissolves in and discolors the solvent.