Fingernail polish protector
US8499771B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45D2029/008
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The fingernail polish protector includes an adjustable ring portion along with a ventilated protective shield which snaps into the adjustable ring portion. The adjustable ring portion is designed to fit over the distal end of the finger of a wearer whose fingernail has been recently polished such that the ventilated protective portion overlies the fingernail thereby protecting the polish from being damaged while it dries and cures. Ventilation openings allow airflow and can be formed to be both functional and decorative. A positive stop prevents the ventilated protective shield from tilting downward onto a wet nail, while downward curved sides of the shield limit side-to-side movement which also helps prevent damaging newly polished fingernails. A plastic injection molding process allows the two interlocking portions to be formed in various sizes and colors.
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