Nail polish remover method and device
US8584685B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45D2200/1036
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
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.
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