Abstract: A device for removing oxidizable stains includes a device body having an opening and an internal space disposed therein. The device body includes a wall that at least partially surrounds the internal space. At least part of the wall is a flexible wall. A frangible wall separates the internal space into a first chamber and a second chamber. One or more solid components are disposed in the first chamber and include an active oxygen component. Water is disposed in the second chamber. A bleach activator component forms part of the one or more solid components or is included with water. The device is configured such that when a force is applied to strain the flexible wall, the frangible wall breaks to allow contact between water and the one or more solid components to form a peracid solution.

Abstract: The present invention provides a laser system and laser handpiece and process for skin treatment. The system includes components for producing a continuous or pulse laser beam, and components for delivering a substance to the damaged region of skin. The system is designed to control and utilize the laser beam for damaging small volume of skin tissue and using a disposable tip to deliver a substance which is applied simultaneously or with some delay producing a combination of laser action with the action of a named substance at the same time.

Abstract: The present invention provides a laser system and laser handpiece and process for skin treatment. The system includes components for producing a continuous or pulse laser beam, and components for delivering a substance to the damaged region of skin. The system is designed to control and utilize the laser beam for damaging small volume of skin tissue and using a disposable tip to deliver a substance which is applied simultaneously or with some delay producing a combination of laser action with the action of a named substance at the same time.

Abstract: A spray bottle for storing a nail polish remover with a nail file attachment is provided. The spray bottle includes an upper container, a middle container, and a bottom container for storing a nail polish remover, cosmetic items, and refills of an absorbent cleaning material respectively. The spray bottle includes a spray attachment for dispensing the nail polish remover to the absorbent cleaning material attached to an adhering surface of a sprayer of the spray attachment. The sprayer sprays a required amount of the nail polish remover on one or more nails and allows removal of the nail polish from one or more nails without ruining adjacent painted nails and without spilling. After usage, the absorbent cleaning material is discarded and replaced with another absorbent cleaning material stored in the bottom container. The nail file attachment is attached to the bottom container. The nail file attachment is disposable and replaceable.

Abstract: An applicator for a liquid or viscous cosmetic and packaging assembly thereof. The applicator extends in a longitudinal extension direction (X) and comprises a distal end and a proximal end. The applicator comprises an end piece, at the proximal end, which can be attached to a rod of an applicator assembly, a spatula at the distal end, and a base which connects the end piece and the spatula. The end piece, the base, and the spatula being a single piece made of a polymer material. The spatula comprises at least two tongues, each having an end connected to a solid portion of the spatula and an opposite end, and at least two applicator tabs formed in the extension of each tongue in the region of the opposite end, each tab having a free end which forms the distal end of the applicator.

Abstract: A paint storage device stores paint in an flexible container that has an reusable applicator head for applying paint to walls or other surfaces. One port of a cap seals the flexible container to store the paint while another port of the cap allows paint to flow from the flexible container to the applicator.

Abstract: An applicator for insertion and lubrication of a body lumen is disclosed having an elongate, hollow, cylindrical outer sheath including a receiving cup at a distal end for receiving a lubrication capsule; and a plunger slidingly received within the elongate, hollow cylindrical outer sheath, the plunger including a piercing element at a distal end adapted to extend into the receiving cup. A liquid-filled soft gel capsule is placed in the receiving cup, and the piercing element is used to puncture the capsule located in the receiving cup prior to insertion of the applicator into the body lumen, and wherein the plunger can be depressed once the applicator is inserted into the body lumen to eject the pierced capsule into the body lumen.

Abstract: An applicator system for dispensing a product and/or operating on a cuticle of a user includes a housing having a reservoir for storing a product, such as a cosmetic product or a medicinal product and a cuticle care tip. The cuticle care tip comprises one of a variety of surfaces configured to operate on a user and/or apply the product. The applicator system also includes a product delivery mechanism for dispensing the product.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to stackable systems for use on countertops, as travel systems, or anywhere the items contained therein are desired for use. The stackable systems may be used to contain body lotions, crèmes, powders, perfumes, soaps, washes, gels, body scrubs (such as salt or sugar grain-based scrubs), shampoo/conditioner or any other substance to be dispensed. The systems may also feature one or more dispenser features at the front, top, or bottom of a unit in the stackable system. Embodiments also relate to dispenser systems for use in connection with shower curtains or other surfaces.

Abstract: A cosmetic material application container which can stably and easily draw a cosmetic material line, and is structured to discharge a cosmetic material in a filling region from a pen point portion formed by a soft material. A pen point portion shape is three-dimensionally formed by structuring a flat column body by a flat base end shape and a leading end shape provided closer to a leading end side than the base end shape, setting such an arcuate curve as to incline while heading for a base end side from one intersecting point between an outer edge of the leading end shape and a long axis (L2) and bulge to the leading end side, on a plane including a long axis (L1) and the long axis (L2), and cutting the flat column body by a cut surface passing through the curve.

Abstract: This invention is a product used in the delivery of a sanitization agent for sanitizing the under-the-fingernail (UTF) region. This product allows for: the keeping of a sanitization agent to be applied through the use of a nib; access to disposable nibs and a digger to remove objects in the UTF region. The sanitizing agent is applied through the nib for sanitization and disinfection of bacteria, viruses, common germs and other bodily-infecting agents.

Abstract: A fingernail cleaning apparatus (10), comprising: a chamber (60) into which fingernails (44) of a user are placed; a compressor (22), for generating a jet (42) of abrasive powder (40); and a first nozzle (30), for directing the abrasive powder jet (42) onto a front side of the fingernails (44) when placed in the chamber (60); thereby allowing cleaning the front side of the fingernails (44) and/or roughening the front side of the fingernails (44) by the abrasive powder (40) as a preceding step for applying nail polish.

Abstract: The invention provides a nail polish device for applying or removing nail polish. The nail polish device comprises a liquid delivering material for delivering a liquid nail polish or liquid nail polish removing composition; a main body structure substantially enclosing the liquid delivering material with an opening for receiving the fingers or toes of the user during use; and a vapor inhibiting material disposed on the main body structure, along the surface proximal to the liquid delivering material. The vapor inhibiting material is effective in inhibiting vapors and/or excess liquids from the liquid nail polish or removing composition by either absorbing same and/or neutralizing same.

Abstract: According to at least one exemplary embodiment, a syringe attachment is disclosed. The syringe attachment can include a base portion for coupling to a syringe, and a tip portion having a distal end with a narrow diameter. The tip portion may include a bend therein and may include brushes, bristles, or other attachments at the distal end thereof.

Abstract: Nail polish remover strips are pre-sized for toe or fingernails and applied to a painted or artificial nail and left thereon for a predetermined period of time to dissolve the nail polish and/or nail bonding agent. Preferably a color change occurs to depict the appropriate dwelling time to dissolve the nail polish. Certain embodiments include odor reducing components. Preferably the strips are layered composites having an exterior odor impervious material, a layer of encapsulated acetone or nail polish removing agent, an absorbent layer, and a peelable backing, with the strips being curved to accommodate contact with a person's nail.

Abstract: The invention provides a nail polish device for applying or removing nail polish. The nail polish device comprises a liquid delivering means for delivering a liquid nail polish or liquid nail polish removing composition; a main body structure substantially enclosing the liquid delivering means with an opening for receiving the fingers or toes of the user during use; and a vapor inhibiting material disposed on the main body structure, along the surface proximal to the liquid delivering means. The vapor inhibiting material is effective in inhibiting vapors and/or excess liquids from the liquid nail polish or removing composition by either absorbing same and/or neutralizing same.

Abstract: A composition for a thinning agent to reduce the viscosity of a traditional gel or gel polish includes at least one monomer and a photoinitiator. The thinner can reduce the viscosity of a gel polish that has thickened, and allow for easy application of the gel to the nails. Aspects of the thinner can cause a ultra-violet curable gel or gel polish, using a ultra-violet light, to cure using a ultra-violet light emitting diode light source, when the thinner is added to the gel. The thinner is versatile and can be added to any gel polish or traditional gel to extend the life of the gel.

Abstract: A multi purpose fluid container for an integrated makeup kit, particularly an integrated nail makeup kit, nail polish, a polish applicator brush, nail file, nail polish remover solvent, and nail polish remover pads are combined in a convenient size and shape for facile transport in a modestly sized purse or handbag, but which can quickly and easily be separated into a nail polish applicator bottle with brush, a nail file, and a jar containing a plurality of nail polish remover pads saturated with solvent. When separated, the bottles and jar can rest on a flat surface, or be readily held in one's hand, such that the bottles and jar can be used independently of each other, in any sequence or order, without danger of spillage or contamination, and the nail file can be utilized independently from the bottle and jar.

Abstract: Nail polish remover strips are pre-sized for toe or fingernails and applied to a painted or artificial nail and left thereon for a predetermined period of time to dissolve the nail polish and/or nail bonding agent. Preferably a color change occurs to depict the appropriate dwelling time to dissolve the nail polish. Certain embodiments include odor reducing components. Preferably the strips are layered composites having an exterior odor impervious material, a layer of encapsulated acetone or nail polish removing agent, an absorbent layer, and a peelable backing, with the strips being curved to accommodate contact with a person's nail.

Abstract: Nail polish remover strips are pre-sized for toe or fingernails and applied to a painted or artificial nail and left thereon for a predetermined period of time to dissolve the nail polish and/or nail bonding agent. Preferably a color change occurs to depict the appropriate dwelling time to dissolve the nail polish. Certain embodiments include odor reducing components. Preferably the strips are layered composites having an exterior odor impervious material, a layer of encapsulated acetone or nail polish removing agent, an absorbent layer, and a peelable backing, with the strips being curved to accommodate contact with a person's nail.

Abstract: The nail-cleaning tool 1000 has a body part 100 and the body part 100 has an oil reservoir 80 therein. An abrasive member 10 and a nib 20 are protruded from the body part 100. The nib 20 is connected to the oil reservoir 80 so that oil is supplied to the nib 20 from the oil reservoir 80, and the nib 20 and the abrasive member 10 are aligned to be in contact with each other by their faces along the longitudinal direction of the body part 100.

Abstract: A nail care or fingertip care tool is constituted by an elastic bag-like material having sufficient size to cover the nail at the fingertip and also having a liquid-absorbing member fixedly attached over an area inside the bag-like material that comes in contact with the nail.

Abstract: Nail polish remover strips are pre-sized for toe or fingernails and applied to a painted or artificial nail and left thereon for a predetermined period of time to dissolve the nail polish and/or nail bonding agent. Preferably a color change occurs to depict the appropriate dwelling time to dissolve the nail polish. Certain embodiments include odor reducing components. Preferably the strips are layered composites having an exterior odor impervious material, a layer of encapsulated acetone or nail polish removing agent, an absorbent layer, and a peelable backing, with the strips being curved to accommodate contact with a person's nail.

Abstract: A packaging and applicator assembly may include: a container containing a composition for application, the composition including magnetic bodies; a magnetic device configured to enable a pattern to be made on at least one layer of composition applied on keratinous materials; and at least one item of information representative of a pattern that can be made on the composition with the magnetic device.

Abstract: A multi purpose fluid container for an integrated makeup kit, particularly an integrated nail makeup kit, wherein a plurality of varieties of nail polishes, polish applicator brush, nail polish remover solvent, and nail polish remover pads are combined in a size and shape that is easily carried in a modestly sized purse or handbag, but which can quickly and easily be separated into a plurality of conventional nail polish applicator bottles with brush, and a jar containing a plurality of nail polish remover pads saturated with solvent. When separated, the bottles and jar can rest on a flat surface, or be readily held in one's hand, such that the bottles and jar can be used independently of each other, in any sequence or order, without danger of spillage or contamination.

Abstract: A disposable nail polish removing device 12 for removing nail polish and other debris from a finger or toe nail. The nail polish removing device 12 is generally spherical and has one or more indentations 18 for grasping the device. One or more operational areas 24, 26 on the remaining surface 22 of the device may be used to facilitate the absorption and application of a cleaning fluid when one of the operational areas is juxtaposed with a finger or toe nail. The nail polish removing device 12 may be a sponge.

Abstract: A nail enamel applicator includes a resilient tube, an adaptor mounted on the top portion of the tube and having an upper end provided with a clamping hole and a guide portion, a pen head mounted in the adaptor and having an upper end provided with a tip extending through the guide portion into the clamping hole, a top cap mounted on the adaptor to cover the tip, and a brush having an upper end provided with a pipe inserted into an open lower end of the pen head and a lower end provided with multiple bristles. Thus, the tip is clamped by the clamping hole so that the clamping hole is sealed closely by the tip without producing a gap between the tip and the clamping hole to prevent air from being introduced into the tube.

Abstract: A footwear apparatus for treating skin of a human foot may include a sole section configured for placement against a sole of a foot of a user during use; a heel section coupled with the sole section and configured for placement against the heel of the foot of the user during use; a reservoir configured for storing a material for use in treating skin of a human foot; and an abrasive surface coupled with the heel section and configured to debride skin of the heel of the user during use.

Abstract: An apparatus and system are disclosed for a fingernail cleaning device. The apparatus includes a base to attach to an opening of a container, and a tube extending from inside the container through the base. The tube defines a first and a second liquid pathway. The apparatus also includes a fingernail brush coupled with the base. The fingernail brush is formed of bristles having a base end coupled to the base and a tip end distal to the base end. The first and second liquid pathways are selected in response to the position of the fingernail brush relative to the tube. The first pathway dispenses liquid at the base end of bristles and the second pathway dispenses liquid at the tip end of the bristles. The system includes the apparatus, and a flip top for enclosing the fingernail brush.

Abstract: An infected nail of a digit of a patient is treated using apparatus including an enclosure capable of housing at least a distal end of at least one digit of a patient having an infected nail. The apparatus also includes a heater and a nail infection agent-containing member housed within the enclosure and positionable against an infected nail at the distal end of a digit housed within the enclosure. The heater is in heat-transfer relationship with the nail infection agent. In this way heated nail infection agent can be maintained against an infected nail by the nail infection agent-containing member.

Abstract: A fingernail polish removing device including a motor having an upwardly extending drive shaft. A drum is positioned above the motor and having an opening in the bottom thereof for receiving the drive shaft. A carriage is positioned within the drum and is secured to the drive shaft for rotation therewith. A sponge is supported for rotation by the carriage. The sponge has a circular band positioned around the drive shaft and a plurality of teeth pointing inwardly from the circular band toward the drive shaft. A handrest is positioned atop the drive shaft for supporting the hand of a user while her fingernails are extended downwardly into the drum and are engaged with the teeth. A wiper is secured to the to the drum and has a wiper bar disposed between the circular band and the drive shaft for sequentially compressing the teeth as the sponge is rotated by the carriage so as to squeeze dirty cleaning solution from the sponge for collection in the bottom of the drum.

Abstract: A container for nail polish is disclosed. An appropriate amount of nail polish container in the container is delivered by pressing a control on the container. The container has an elongated body having a storage chamber containing nail polish, and the bottom of the elongated body is a pushing rod, allowing the bottom section of the container to rotate along the pushing rod. The pressing of the control element causes the gear member to rotate, which moves up the pushing rod and a valve plate on the valve seat squeeze the nail polish to the bristles provided at the valve seat.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to apparatuses and methods for improving sanitary conditions. Certain aspects relate to an apparatus having at least one protrusion for removing visible debris from a nail and at least one nail cleaning region comprising an impregnable material for containing a liquid. In one exemplary embodiment, several nail cleaning elements may be configured to each clean a different nail without cross contaminating any other nail cleaning element on the apparatus. In various exemplary embodiments, the liquid comprises an agent selected from the group consisting of: a biocide agent, moisturizing agent, a cleaning agent, and combinations thereof. Multiple nail cleaning elements may be positioned to permit the simultaneous cleaning of multiple nails without cross-contamination.

Abstract: An artificial nail removal container for containing a solvent to loosen artificial nails from a hand includes a bag receiving a solvent and a hand with artificial nails thereon to allow the artificial nails to soak in the solvent and loosen the artificial nails from the hand. The bag includes a peripheral wall defining an interior space of the bag. The interior space receives the solvent and the hand. Each of a pair of complimentary fasteners is coupled to an interior surface of the peripheral wall. One of the complimentary fasteners is complimentary to the other one of the complimentary fasteners to selectively close the bag. A constriction band is coupled to the peripheral wall and positioned adjacent to the complimentary fasteners. The constriction band constricts around a wrist to inhibit odors from the solvent exiting the interior space when the hand is positioned in the interior space.

Abstract: An applicator for applying a fluid composition may include: a sheath; a stem extending, at least in part, inside the sheath, a gap being formed between the sheath and the stem; and an applicator element carried by the stem. A shape of the gap between the sheath and the stem may be modifiable by a user in such a manner as to enable the applicator element to take on at least a first configuration in which a fluid composition in the gap is retained by capillarity, and a second configuration that encourages the fluid composition in the gap to flow over the applicator element.

Abstract: A fingernail polish container and applicator includes a cylindrical transparent container having a pump on one end and an angled applicator tip on the other end. Fingernail polish or fingernail polish remover is stored in the container and is forced to and through the applicator tip by operation of the pump.

Abstract: It is intended to provide an applicator, by which a line with a constant width can be accurately and easily drown on the nail either by the dominant hand or the non-dominant hand, in enjoying nail art (i.e., painting nails), in particular, French nail. Namely, an applicator for nail art (1) comprising the main applicator part made of porous material, a raised fabric material or a brush-like material, which is capable of absorbing and retaining a liquid, provided with a nail guide member (3) for leading a nail tip and a nail application member (4) which is attached to the nail guide member (3) and has a flat surface suitable for the application. In a preferred case, two or more pairs of the nail guide member and nail application member are employed.

Abstract: A hand held nail polish removal tool includes a housing having a main body connected by an elongated neck to a head. An abrasive member is removably attached to the head and the tool contains a motor or transducer for causing the abrasive member to move so that when the abrasive member is positioned against a finger or toe nail, the abrasive member will abrade away any polish on the nail. The polish removal process may be accelerated by applying a solvent to the abrasive member. This may be done by dipping that member in a solvent or by including a solvent in the member or by incorporating a solvent dispensing system in the housing which allows a solvent to be delivered via the head to the member's abrasive surface. Preferably, the tool is powered by a rechargeable battery in the housing. Various different abrasive cover members for attachment to the head are also disclosed.

Abstract: A nail treating tool having a graspable handle, a first treating surface, and a second treating surface. The first and second treating surfaces are interchangeably placeable in an operative position relative to the graspable handle such that the graspable handle can be grasped by a user and manipulated to bear one of the first and second treating surfaces that is in the operative position against a nail to effect treatment thereof.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to apparatuses and methods for improving sanitary conditions. Certain aspects relate to an apparatus having at least one protrusion for removing visible debris from a nail and at least one nail cleaning region comprising an impregnable material for containing a liquid. In one exemplary embodiment, several nail cleaning elements may be configured to each clean a different nail without cross contaminating any other nail cleaning element on the apparatus. In various exemplary embodiments, the liquid comprises an agent selected from the group consisting of: a biocide agent, moisturizing agent, a cleaning agent, and combinations thereof. Multiple nail cleaning elements may be positioned to permit the simultaneous cleaning of multiple nails without cross-contamination.

Abstract: The nail polish remover kit is a kit that provides a clean, thorough, and efficient way of removing nail polish from both fingernails and toenails. The kit includes a jar filled with nail polish remover solution, a sponge-like filler inside the jar for absorbing a portion of the solution, and a removable lid with an attached wand having a dauber and a scraper. The solution-saturated filler has vertical slits that allow the user to remove polish from a fingernail, while the jar lid with integrated wand and attached dauber provides for removing polish from toenails and other harder to reach spots. The tip of the wand is provided with a sharpened edge for scraping off excess polish after the removal process has been completed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a portable nail polish remover. The prior nail polish remover has some problems in that, since the remover solution accommodating bottle and the swabs have to be keep individually, the keeping and management for them is troublesome. The remover of the invention comprises a remover body 10 having an opening at an upper end thereof; a non-woven fabric 40 accommodated within the remover body with wound to be exposed through the opening of the remover body; a remover solution receptacle 20 built in the remover body so that a outlet of the remover solution receptacle is directed to the opening of the remover body, the remover solution receptacle providing the non-woven fabric with the remover solution; and a head 30 engaged with the opening of the remover body to open and close the remover body, the head providing the non-woven fabric with the remover solution. Thus, since a user has a nail polish removed with the remover erected, the user may use and treat it simply.

Abstract: A hand held nail polish removal tool includes a housing having a main body connected by an elongated neck to a head. An abrasive member is removably attached to the head and the tool contains a vibrator for causing the abrasive member to vibrate so that when the abrasive member is positioned against a finger or toe nail, the abrasive member will abrade away any polish on the nail. The polish removal process may be accelerated by applying a solvent to the abrasive member. This may be done by dipping that member in a solvent or by incorporating a solvent dispensing system in the housing which allows a solvent to be delivered via the head to the member's abrasive surface. Preferably, the tool is powered by rechargeable battery in the housing. Various different abrasive cover members for attachment to the head are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a manicure, which is necessary cosmetics of modern women, and more particularly to a manicure container capable of constantly, and smoothly discharging a manicure liquid, thereby making it easy and simply to coat the manicure liquid on a fingernail and replace an inferior brush with a new one. The present invention provides a manicure container capable of making it conveniently and easy to treat a fingernail or a toenail by forceably coupling a manicure container with a brush rod and discharging a constant amount of the manicure liquid. In addition, the manicure container of the present invention can minimize a disappearance of the manicure liquid to the air due to its volatility. Further, after coating the manicure liquid on a fingernail or a toenail, the brush used can be prevented from being hardened and an inferior brush can be replaced with a new one.

Abstract: A swab comprising a handling element (1), at least at one end with a tip (2) made of an absorbent material. The tip (2) is impregnated with a make-up removing composition and shaped such that it has at least one apex (6). The make-up removing solution may be an eye make-up removing composition. The tip may be shaped in the shape of a triangle. The handling element (1) may be a stick made of polymeric materials or wood and connected to the tip (2) such that at least one side (4) and one vertex of the triangle are positioned opposite to the handling element (1). The swabs are packaged.

Abstract: An applicator for applying a substance to nails is disclosed. The applicator comprises a rod having an end portion, the end portion having a housing, the housing having an opening of oblong cross-section with a long axis, the rod having a wall of varying thickness around the housing. In the end portion, the rod has a cross-section having an outer contour that is not concave, with the exception of one or more grooves situated opposite each other.

Abstract: An artificial nail and polish remover includes a container for holding a quantity of solvent. The container defines a top opening, a semi-circular receptacle communicating with the top opening and a circular receptacle communicating with the top opening. The semi-circular receptacle is sized and shaped for simultaneous insertion therein of all the fore-fingers of a hand and the circular receptacle is positioned adjacent the semi-circular receptacle for insertion therein of the thumb. The container includes two indents which extend inwardly into the container for providing a secure finger grip to the container. The remover further includes a strip brush member fixedly coiled around the inside perimeter of the semi-circular receptacle and a tubular brush fixed within the circular receptacle. The remover further includes an insert fitted within the container.

Abstract: A receptacle for holding fluid used to soak fingernails includes a container body and a removable lid. The container body has a closed bottom and an open top for receipt of fluid to be held in the container and of a plurality of fingers of a person for immersion in the fluid.

Abstract: A hand held nail polish removal tool includes a housing having a main body connected by an elongated neck to a head. An abrasive member is removably attached to the head and the tool contains a vibrator for causing the abrasive member to vibrate so that when the abrasive member is positioned against a finger or toe nail, the abrasive member will abrade away any polish on the nail. The polish removal process may be accelerated by applying a solvent to the abrasive member. This may be done by dipping that member in a solvent or by incorporating a solvent dispensing system in the housing which allows a solvent to be delivered via the head to the member's abrasive surface. Preferably, the tool is powered by rechargeable battery in the housing. Various different abrasive cover members for attachment to the head are also disclosed.

Abstract: A device for treating a user's hand with a treatment fluid is provided. The device includes a housing that defines a basin for holding the treatment fluid. The device includes a hand rest portion for supporting the user's hand with the fingers in the basin. The treatment fluid is circulated within the basin to provide therapy to the user's hand. The treatment device may also provide a vibratory massage and heat therapy to the user's hand.