US3640290A
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Apparatus for curling eye lashes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-08-28
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Granted: 1972-02-08
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Expires: 1990-08-28
Abstract
Abstract A first plate is supported by the thumb of a user. A second plate is supported by the index finger of the user. Eyelashes are held between the plates and when relative sliding motion is applied between the plates in a direction parallel to the lashes, a curling action ensues.
Inventors
- 👤 Kathlene Theis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 04:58
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D2/00; A45D2/48
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
Apparatus for curling eyelashes comprising: A FIRST ELONGATED GENERALLY FLAT FLEXIBLE MEMBER HAVing at one end thumb-receiving means on one surface and a parallel first plate on the outer surface; A SECOND ELONGATED GENERALLY FLAT FLEXIBLE MEMBER HAVing at one end index finger receiving means on one surface and a transversely extending second plate on the other surface, said members being parallel and the two plates being disposed in adjacent almost abutting relationship; and MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID MEMBERS TO PERMIT RELATIVE SLIDING MOTION THEREBETWEEN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
Apparatus for curling eyelashes comprising: A FIRST ELONGATED GENERALLY FLAT FLEXIBLE MEMBER HAVing at one end thumb-receiving means on one surface and a parallel first plate on the outer surface; A SECOND ELONGATED GENERALLY FLAT FLEXIBLE MEMBER HAVing at one end index finger receiving means on one surface and a transversely extending second plate on the other surface, said members being parallel and the two plates being disposed in adjacent almost abutting relationship; and MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID MEMBERS TO PERMIT RELATIVE SLIDING MOTION THEREBETWEEN.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said plates extend at right angles to each other and the second plate extends in a direction perpendicular to the direction of elonGation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 3 wherein each receiving means is a recess in the one surface of the corresponding end.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-02-07 | 1975-08-09 | 1976-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-07 | 1979-08-09 | 1980-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-07 | 1983-08-09 | 1984-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |