Angular-edged nail polish applicators

Abstract

A nail polish applicator utilizing a tapered, absorbable, foam tip so that nail polish may be applied more precisely, more uniformly and with less mess. The angular, fine-lined edge allows for precise application of nail polish around the curvatures of the cuticle area. The soft, pliable cell structure of the foam tip readily conforms to the contours of the nail during the polish application and, thereby, paints the nail without leaving any brush marks. Additionally, the absorbable nature of the foam tip allows the polish to stay on the tip better with less dripping or mess. Other embodiments of this invention utilize variations of angular-edged applicators for more precise nail polish application.

1 . A nail polish applicator comprising an elongated stem which contains a foam pad on one end for applying nail polish to a person's fingernail, whereby said foam pad may be stroked over a fingernail to paint an even coat of nail polish in a precise and uniform manner, said foam pad containing cells of approximately equal density so that a uniform and even coat of nail polish may be applied whereby multiple coats of nail polish are not necessarily required for complete coverage, said foam pad being capable of flexing resiliently as said foam pad is stroked over the fingernail whereby said foam pad is capable of completely bending and adjusting to the contours of the fingernail, the end of said foam pad containing an angular edge so that the precise outline of the cuticle may be painted in a more reliable fashion so that the nail polish does not end up on a person's skin, said nail polish applicator being conveniently stored in the nail polish bottle when not in use with a cap sealing the opening of said nail polish bottle.  
   
   
       2 . The nail polish product of  claim 1  wherein said foam pad is tapered to form a fine-lined edge at the tip for precise application of nail polish.  
   
   
       3 . The nail polish product of  claim 1  wherein said foam pad comprises a polyurethane foam.  
   
   
       4 . The nail polish product of  claim 1  wherein said foam pad is substantially in the shape of a wedge.  
   
   
       5 . The nail polish product of  claim 1  wherein said foam pad contains a flexible, plastic member for added stability and resilience.  
   
   
       6 . A nail polish product, comprising a bottle including a reservoir containing nail polish and an opening in the top of said bottle of nail polish, and an applicator, inserted through said opening in the top of said bottle of nail polish, including a cap for sealing said bottle of nail polish, a substantially rigid elongated stem extending from the underside of said cap, a flexible applicator tip connected to an end of said elongated stem to better paint the surface of the fingernail, the end of said flexible applicator tip comprising an angular edge which ends in a fine-lined edge to more precisely outline and paint the cuticle area so that nail polish does not end up on a person's skin, said flexible applicator tip able to bend at a right angle to said elongated stem to better adapt and bend to the contours of the fingernail.  
   
   
       7 . The nail polish product of  claim 6  wherein said flexible applicator tip comprises a bristle brush with a diagonally cut edge.  
   
   
       8 . The nail polish product of  claim 6  wherein said flexible applicator tip comprises a foam pad with a diagonally formed edge.  
   
   
       9 . A nail polish applicator comprising an elongated stem which contains a foam pad on one end for applying nail polish to a person's fingernail, wherein said foam pad is of a tapered design to apply a coat of nail polish more precisely, uniformly and with less mess, said foam pad containing cells of substantially equal density so that a smooth uniform coat of nail polish may be painted onto the surface of the fingernail, and the end of said nail polish applicator capable of flexing resiliently as the applicator tip is stroked over a fingernail to coat it with nail polish, the end portion of said foam pad comprising a fine-lined, angular edge to precisely outline and paint the cuticle area so that said nail polish does not end up on a person's skin.  
   
   
       10 . The nail polish applicator of  claim 9  wherein said foam pad is a soft, open cell polyurethane foam.  
   
   
       11 . The nail polish applicator of  claim 9  wherein said foam pad is substantially in the shape of a wedge.