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US3285256A
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Flexible dispensing nozzle having a flared feather-like edge for mechanically shaping the nail cuticle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-06-07
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1985-06-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard B Despard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 14:57
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D29/00; A45D29/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A DISPENSING NOZZLE FOR A CONTAINER OF CUTICLE SOFTENING LIQUID FOR USE IN MANICURING A NAIL AND CUTICLE, SAID NOZZLE COMPRISING A BASE ADAPTED FOR ATTACHMENT TO SAID CONTAINER, A RELATIVELY LONG, THIN, HOLLOW AND FLEXIBLE NECK PORTION EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM SAID BASE, SAID NECK PORTION HAVING THE END THEREOF REMOTE FROM THE BASE FLATTENED SO AS TO FORM A TIP OF CONVEX PROFILE, AN ELONGATE DISCHARGE ORIFICE IN THE TIP THROUGH WHICH SAID CUTICLE SOFTENING LIQUID IS DISCHARGED ONTO THE BASE OF SAID NAIL AND ALONG SAID CUTICLE, A RELATIVELY THIN, OUTWARDLY FLARED LIP EXTENDING ALONG AT LEAST A MAJOR PORTION OF THE PROFILE EDGE OF SAID TIP AND ALONG AT LEAST ONE SIDE OF THE ORIFICE OVER WHICH THE LIQUID SPILLS PROVIDING A FEATHER EDGE FOR USE IN MANIPULATING AND PUSHING BACK THE SOFTENED CUTICLE,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A DISPENSING NOZZLE FOR A CONTAINER OF CUTICLE SOFTENING LIQUID FOR USE IN MANICURING A NAIL AND CUTICLE, SAID NOZZLE COMPRISING A BASE ADAPTED FOR ATTACHMENT TO SAID CONTAINER, A RELATIVELY LONG, THIN, HOLLOW AND FLEXIBLE NECK PORTION EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM SAID BASE, SAID NECK PORTION HAVING THE END THEREOF REMOTE FROM THE BASE FLATTENED SO AS TO FORM A TIP OF CONVEX PROFILE, AN ELONGATE DISCHARGE ORIFICE IN THE TIP THROUGH WHICH SAID CUTICLE SOFTENING LIQUID IS DISCHARGED ONTO THE BASE OF SAID NAIL AND ALONG SAID CUTICLE, A RELATIVELY THIN, OUTWARDLY FLARED LIP EXTENDING ALONG AT LEAST A MAJOR PORTION OF THE PROFILE EDGE OF SAID TIP AND ALONG AT LEAST ONE SIDE OF THE ORIFICE OVER WHICH THE LIQUID SPILLS PROVIDING A FEATHER EDGE FOR USE IN MANIPULATING AND PUSHING BACK THE SOFTENED CUTICLE,
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-11-14 | 1970-05-16 | 1970-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-14 | 1974-05-16 | 1974-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-14 | 1978-05-16 | 1978-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |