US3382878A
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Shielding device for nail-hardening compositions
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-07-29
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Granted: 1968-05-14
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Expires: 1984-07-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Dinerstein Ben
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 06:38
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D29/00; A45D29/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A NAIL-SHIELDING DEVICE OF UNITARY CONSTRUCTION FOR USE IN APPLYING A FORMALDEHYDE-CONTAINING LIQUID NAIL-HARDENING COMPOSITION TO HUMAN FINGERNAILS WHILE PROTECTING THE CUTICLE AND SURROUNDING SKIN TISSUE FROM CONTACT WITH SAID LIQUID COMPOSITION, SAID NAIL-SHIELDING DEVICE CONSISTING OF A MAIN BODY OF FLAT, PLIABLE, LIQUID-IMPERMEABLE SHEET MATERIAL HAVING A PROJECTING FORWARD PORTION AND A REARWARD PORTION; A TRANSVERSE SLIT IN SAID SHEET MATERIAL AT APPROXIMATELY ONE-THIRD THE DISTANCE FROM THE FORWARD EDGE OF SAID FORWARD PORTION TO THE REAR EDGE OF SAID REARWARD PORTION SLIT MEANS INCLUDING A TRANSVERSE SLIT HAVING A LENGTH ADAPTED TO ACCOMMODATE THE WIDTH OF A HUMAN FINGERNAIL; MEANS FOR EXPOSING A PORTION OF THE NAIL CENTER, SAID MEANS COMPRISING A U-SHAPED APERTURE IN SAID SHEET MATERIAL EXTENDING REARWARD FROM SAID TRANSVERSE SLIT, THE WIDTH AND LENGTH OF SAID APERTURE BEING SUCH THAT SAID APERTURE IS ADOPTED TO EXPOSE ONLY THE CENTER PORTION OF A HUMAN FINGERNAIL; AND ADHESIVE MEANS ON THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID SHIELDING DEVICE FOR HOLDING IT IN PLACE ON THE FINGER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A NAIL-SHIELDING DEVICE OF UNITARY CONSTRUCTION FOR USE IN APPLYING A FORMALDEHYDE-CONTAINING LIQUID NAIL-HARDENING COMPOSITION TO HUMAN FINGERNAILS WHILE PROTECTING THE CUTICLE AND SURROUNDING SKIN TISSUE FROM CONTACT WITH SAID LIQUID COMPOSITION, SAID NAIL-SHIELDING DEVICE CONSISTING OF A MAIN BODY OF FLAT, PLIABLE, LIQUID-IMPERMEABLE SHEET MATERIAL HAVING A PROJECTING FORWARD PORTION AND A REARWARD PORTION; A TRANSVERSE SLIT IN SAID SHEET MATERIAL AT APPROXIMATELY ONE-THIRD THE DISTANCE FROM THE FORWARD EDGE OF SAID FORWARD PORTION TO THE REAR EDGE OF SAID REARWARD PORTION SLIT MEANS INCLUDING A TRANSVERSE SLIT HAVING A LENGTH ADAPTED TO ACCOMMODATE THE WIDTH OF A HUMAN FINGERNAIL; MEANS FOR EXPOSING A PORTION OF THE NAIL CENTER, SAID MEANS COMPRISING A U-SHAPED APERTURE IN SAID SHEET MATERIAL EXTENDING REARWARD FROM SAID TRANSVERSE SLIT, THE WIDTH AND LENGTH OF SAID APERTURE BEING SUCH THAT SAID APERTURE IS ADOPTED TO EXPOSE ONLY THE CENTER PORTION OF A HUMAN FINGERNAIL; AND ADHESIVE MEANS ON THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID SHIELDING DEVICE FOR HOLDING IT IN PLACE ON THE FINGER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-05-14 | 1971-11-13 | 1972-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-05-14 | 1975-11-13 | 1976-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-05-14 | 1979-11-13 | 1980-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |