Patent ID: 7399134

Claim:
A device comprising: a flask having a capacity not greater than 10 ml and comprising a flask body and a threaded neck extending from the flask body, the flask containing a substance for application to nails; and an applicator comprising: a fixed-length stem; an applicator element disposed at a first end of the stem; and a closure cap supporting the stem at a second end of the stem opposite from the first end, said closure cap comprising a threaded portion arranged to screw onto the neck, wherein the closure cap comprises a ring releasably connected to the threaded portion and arranged to be capable of remaining secured to the neck during removal of the applicator; the ring occupies substantially a same axial position before and after separation of the ring and the closure cap; and at least one of(a) a length of the stem is within a range of about 30% less than to 30% greater than a height of the neck and (b) a length of the applicator element is within a range of about 30% less than to 30% greater than a height of the flask body.