Patent Application
20250234976
Applying nail polish can be messy and if mishandled can result in spillovers that often damage countertops and other household surfaces. Stabilizing the nail polish container while applying the polish onto the individual's nails is challenging. For example, when individuals attempt to apply nail polish the act of inserting the brush into the nail polish container often results in the container tipping over and spilling the contents. As result, there are enhancement products designed to hold nail polish containers in place. However, these enhancement products are not biodegradable and can be considered hazardous to the environment. Thus, providing a solution that is environmentally safe and prevents a nail polish container from tipping over is a challenge.
The following detailed description illustrates embodiments of the present disclosure. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable a person of ordinary skill in the art to practice these embodiments without undue experimentation. It should be understood, however, that the embodiments and examples described herein are given by way of illustration only, and not by way of limitation. Various substitutions, modifications, additions, and rearrangements may be made that remain potential applications of the disclosed techniques. Therefore, the description that follows is not to be taken as limiting on the scope of the appended claims. In particular, an element associated with a particular embodiment should not be limited to association with that particular embodiment but should be assumed to be capable of association with any embodiment discussed herein.
Applying fingernail polish independently can be messy and if mishandled can result in spillovers that often damage countertops and other household surfaces. For example, many individuals will insert the nail polish brush into a small container opening to reach the contents of the nail polish container. Removing or inserting the brush too quickly or at an incorrect angle could result in the container tipping over, thus spilling the contents of the container. Holding the nail polish container can be problematic as well, because the individual is trying to stabilize their hand in a set position so that the nail polish can be applied evenly and allowed to dry. Thus, leaving the nail polish container unsecured on a surface and vulnerable to tipping over.
The embodiments disclosed herein describes a biodegradable apparatus that provides stable support to a nail polish tool. Note, the nail polish tool herein shall refer to a nail polish brush, a nail polish container, and nail polish content. The nail polish holder may be made from cotton. More specifically, the nail polish holder may be made from biodegradable cotton batting. Further, the contents of the nail polish holder, which is hollow, may be filled with rice or other similar biodegradable source. The purpose of which to protect the environment from non-decomposable waste.
As illustrated in
Integrally coupled to the first petal 112 is a second petal 114 that also forms a droplet shape. This pattern is repeated in that a third petal 116, forming a droplet shape, is integrally coupled to the second petal 114. A fourth petal 118, also forming a droplet shape, is integrally coupled to the third petal 116. Closing the petal holder 108, and thus creating the cavity 110 is a fifth petal 120, also forming a droplet shape, is integrally coupled to the first petal 112.
The nail polish holder 100 may be formed in a different variation but serve the same functional purpose. For example,
For example,
Mounted on and coupled to the sepal section 102 is a pod section 122. The pod section 122 is the portion of the nail polish holder 100 that secures the nail polish tool. As illustrated more clearly in
In one aspect, an apparatus for holding a nail polish tool includes a sepal section. The sepal section has a concave base that forms an upward posture. The sepal section has a concave roof that forms a downward position such that the concave base and concave roof are coupled together using a stitch such that the sepal section forms an oval disc. A petal holder is coupled to the concave roof. The petal holder has a first petal forming a droplet. A second petal forming a droplet is integrally coupled to the first petal. A third petal forming a droplet is integrally coupled to the second petal. A fourth petal forming a droplet is integrally coupled to the third petal. A fifth petal forming a droplet is integrally coupled to the first petal such that the first petal, the second petal, the third petal, the fourth petal, and the fifth petal forms a cavity for holding the nail polish tool.
Implementation may include one or more of the following. The apparatus may be manufactured from cotton. The apparatus may be hollow. The apparatus may be filled with rice and cotton batting. The apparatus may be biodegradable.
In one aspect, an apparatus for holding a nail polish tool includes a sepal section. The sepal section has a circular concave base formed in an upward posture. The circular concave base has five semi-circles integrally coupled to and extending from the circular concave base. A circular concave roof forms a downward posture. The circular concave roof has five semi-circles integrally coupled to and extending from the circular concave roof such that the circular concave base and the circular concave roof are coupled by stitching. A pod section is coupled to the circular concave roof. The pod section has a first wall. A second wall is adjacently and integrally coupled to the first wall. A third wall is adjacently and integrally coupled to the second wall. A fourth wall is adjacently and integrally coupled to the first wall such that the first wall, the second wall, the third wall, and the fourth wall forms a cavity for holding the nail polish tool.
Implementation may include one or more of the following. The apparatus may be manufactured from cotton. The apparatus may be hollow. The apparatus may be filled with rice and cotton batting. The apparatus may be biodegradable.
The operations of the flow diagrams are described with references to the systems/apparatus shown in the block diagrams. However, it should be understood that the operations of the flow diagrams could be performed by embodiments of systems and apparatus other than those discussed with reference to the block diagrams, and embodiments discussed with reference to the systems/apparatus could perform operations different than those discussed with reference to the flow diagrams.
The word “coupled” herein means a direct connection or an indirect connection.
The text above describes one or more specific embodiments of a broader invention. The invention also is carried out in a variety of alternate embodiments and thus is not limited to those described here. The foregoing description of an embodiment of the invention has been presented for the purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed. Many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. It is intended that the scope of the invention be limited not by this detailed description, but rather by the claims appended hereto.
