US3578158A
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Artificial fingernails for wear
Assignee: Eylure Ltd
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Filing: 1970-03-03
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Granted: 1971-05-11
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Expires: 1990-03-03
Abstract
Abstract A unit of self adhesive fingernails connected to a stepped base member by a neck only the arrangement being such that several units may be stacked one on top the other without the nails coming into close contact with one another.
Inventors
- 👤 Eric Victor Aylott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:54
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/02; B65D25/10; B65D85/00; B65D85/62; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/82
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
54 words
A unit of artificial nails comprising a stepped base member and a plurality of artificial nails each connected to the base member only by a neck of material, the arrangement being such that several units may be stacked one on top of the other without the nails coming into close contact with one another.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
54 words
A unit of artificial nails comprising a stepped base member and a plurality of artificial nails each connected to the base member only by a neck of material, the arrangement being such that several units may be stacked one on top of the other without the nails coming into close contact with one another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A unit according to claim 1 wherein the stepped base is of rectangular shape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A unit according to claim 1 wherein the stepped base is of rectangular shape with two rows of nails each row being parallel to the long sides of the rectangle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A unit according to claim 1 which can be stacked above a second unit of the same shape with a lower edge of the upper rack resting on the step of the lower rack.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A unit according to claim 1 wherein the nails are arranged to sit up above the base members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
88 words
A stacked set of individual units of artificial nails each unit comprising a base member with a step extending around its outer edge, a depending outer skirt forming a lower edge and a plurality of artificial nails each connected to the base member by a thin neck of material, the units being stacked with the lower edge of an upper unit resting upon the step of a lower unit, the arrangement being such that the nails do not touch one another when the units are in stacked position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
88 words
A stacked set of individual units of artificial nails each unit comprising a base member with a step extending around its outer edge, a depending outer skirt forming a lower edge and a plurality of artificial nails each connected to the base member by a thin neck of material, the units being stacked with the lower edge of an upper unit resting upon the step of a lower unit, the arrangement being such that the nails do not touch one another when the units are in stacked position.
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) | 1974-05-10 | 1974-11-09 | 1975-05-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-10 | 1978-11-09 | 1979-05-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-10 | 1982-11-09 | 1983-05-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |