Method and device for removing substance from fingernails

Abstract

A method and device for removing a substance from an individual's fingernails which includes a cover member having an opening therein, a foam member, and a retaining member/reservoir for retaining the foam member within the opening of the cover member.

1 . A device for removing a substance from a user's fingernails comprising:
 a cover member capable of covering a user's fingertip wherein said cover member includes an opening positioned over the area of the user's fingernail when the cover member is placed over the user's fingertip;   a retaining member positioned beneath the opening contained in the cover member wherein the retaining member comprises a portion of the cover member or is attached to the cover member; and   a foam member contained within the retaining member.   
   
   
       2 . The device of  claim 1  further comprising a solvent contained within the foam member. 
   
   
       3 . The device of  claim 2  wherein the solvent comprises at least one of acetone and ethyl acetate. 
   
   
       4 . The device of  claim 2  wherein the foam member containing the solvent lies directly adjacent to the user's fingernail such that the solvent is delivered directly to a user's fingernail. 
   
   
       5 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the cover member comprises at least one of a polymer, a plastic, or a fabric. 
   
   
       6 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the retaining member is comprised of a material through which a solvent can pass so that solvent applied to the foam member will contact the user's fingernail. 
   
   
       7 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the foam member is removable and replaceable. 
   
   
       8 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the device is used for removing at least one of an acrylic, a polish, and/or a glue from the user's fingernail. 
   
   
       9 . A method for removing a substance from a user's fingernail comprising the steps of
 providing a cover member capable of covering a user's fingertip wherein said cover member includes an opening therein positioned over the area of the user's fingernail when the cover member is placed over the user's fingertip, a retaining member positioned beneath the opening contained in the cover member, and a foam member contained within the retaining member;   positioning the cover member over a user's fingertip such that the foam member lies directly adjacent to the user's fingernail; and   adding a solvent to the foam member to saturate the foam member lying adjacent to the user's fingernail.   
   
   
       10 . The method of  claim 9  further comprising the step of removing and replacing the foam member when the foam member has deteriorated. 
   
   
       11 . The method of  claim 9  wherein the step of providing a cover member having a retaining member comprises the step of providing a retaining member that is comprised of a material through which the solvent can pass so that solvent applied to the foam member will contact the user's fingernail. 
   
   
       12 . A device for removing a substance from a user's fingernails comprising:
 a cover member having an opening contained therein;   a foam member; and   a retaining member for retaining the foam member within the opening.   
   
   
       13 . The device of  claim 12  wherein the cover member is capable of covering a user's fingertip and the opening in the cover member is capable of being positioned over a user's fingernail when the cover member is placed over the user's fingertip. 
   
   
       14 . The device of  claim 12  further comprising a solvent contained within the foam member. 
   
   
       15 . The device of  claim 12  wherein the cover member comprises at least one of a polymer, a plastic, or a fabric. 
   
   
       16 . The device of  claim 12  wherein the foam member is removable and replaceable. 
   
   
       17 . The device of  claim 12  wherein the device is used for removing at least one of an acrylic, a polish, and/or a glue from the user's fingernail.