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EP 0026667 A1 19810408 - Fingernail polish type bottle.

Title (en)

Fingernail polish type bottle.

Title (de)

Einem Nagellackflakon ähnliche Flasche.

Title (fr)

Bouteille du type flacon de vernis à ongles.

Publication

EP 0026667 A1 19810408 (EN)

Application

EP 80303434 A 19800929

Priority

GB 7934032 A 19791001
GB 7935274 A 19791011

Abstract (en)

A fingernail polish type bottle (2) is provided with a portion (13) shaped to fit at least partially around a finger (12) so that the finger (12) can support or steady the bottle (2) during the repeated dipping of a brush (8) into the bottle (2) to dispense the contents thereof. The bottle (2) preferably has a hole (10) through which the finger (12) extends during use.

IPC 1-7

A45D 34/04; A45D 29/22

IPC 8 full level

A45D 29/22 (2006.01); A45D 34/04 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

A45D 29/22 (2013.01); A45D 34/045 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

[X] US 2865384 A 19581223 - NOON IVOR G

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE CH DE FR IT LI LU NL SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0026667 A1 19810408

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 80303434 A 19800929