US3730191A
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Finger mask and apparatus for polishing fingernails
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-07-27
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Granted: 1973-05-01
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Expires: 1991-07-27
Abstract
Abstract A housing defines a chamber in which the tip of a finger may be positioned and a compartment for holding an aerosol can. Structure is included defining a nail polish delivery path for confining nail polish sprayed from an aerosol can mounted in the compartment, thereby to direct sprayed nail polish to the chamber to spray a fingernail positioned therein. A dryer is mounted in the housing for drying sprayed fingernails and a mask made of an elastic flexible material is provided for stretching around and masking a finger tip from sprayed nail polish while exposing the fingernail.
Inventors
- 👤 W Doornbos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 10:52
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/14; B65D83/75; A; A45; A45D; A45D29/00; A45D29/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
Apparatus for polishing fingernails, comprising: a housing, said housing defining a chamber in which the tip of a finger may be positioned, said housing also defining a compartment spaced apart from said chamber, said compartment removably holding a separate aerosol can of Nail polish having a spray ejector with an outlet opening therein; means for maintaining said aerosol can so oriented in said compartment as to direct said outlet opening toward said chamber; said means comprising a first member attached to said spray ejector and a second member engageable with said first member and attached to said housing; one of said members having a portion of non-circular configuration and the other of said members having a non-circular opening fitting said portion; and structure including at least one baffle defining a delivery path between said compartment and said chamber for confining the path of nail polish ejected from an aerosol can positioned in said compartment thereby to direct sprayed nail polish to said chamber so as to spray the fingernail of a finger tip positioned therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
Apparatus for polishing fingernails, comprising: a housing, said housing defining a chamber in which the tip of a finger may be positioned, said housing also defining a compartment spaced apart from said chamber, said compartment removably holding a separate aerosol can of Nail polish having a spray ejector with an outlet opening therein; means for maintaining said aerosol can so oriented in said compartment as to direct said outlet opening toward said chamber; said means comprising a first member attached to said spray ejector and a second member engageable with said first member and attached to said housing; one of said members having a portion of non-circular configuration and the other of said members having a non-circular opening fitting said portion; and structure including at least one baffle defining a delivery path between said compartment and said chamber for confining the path of nail polish ejected from an aerosol can positioned in said compartment thereby to direct sprayed nail polish to said chamber so as to spray the fingernail of a finger tip positioned therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention recited in claim 1, including selectively operable dryer means mounted in said housing for drying sprayed fingernails.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The invention defined in claim 2, wherein said dryer means comprises: a fan mounted within said housing to create an airflow therein; and baffle means for directing the airflow created by said fan to a selected location outside of said housing whereat sprayed fingernails may be positioned.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention defined in claim 3, including wall means mounted within said housing for substantially isolating said chamber from the airflow generated by the operation of said fan.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention defined in claim 4, wherein said baffle means directs said airflow to a selected location adjacent the portion of said housing whereat said chamber is defined.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention defined in claim 1, including and guide structure means mounted on said aerosol can which interfits with said housing to align said aerosol can with said delivery path.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention recited in claim 1, in combination with means for masking the skin portion of a finger tip while exposing the fingernail.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
70 words
The invention recited in claim 1, wherein said masking means is a piece of elastic and flexible sheet material designed for stretching around the end of a human finger having an opening cut therein which conforms when said piece of material is stretched around a finger to the shape of its fingernail, and said masking means includes attaching means for securing piece of material around the end of a finger.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
The invention recited in claim 8, wherein said attaching means is a rigid protruding portion secured on said material upon which said material when stretched around the end of a finger catches so as to be held thereby under tension in place.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention recited in claim 6, in combination with means for masking the skin portion of a finger tip while exposing the fingernail.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention recited in claim 10, including selectively operable dryer means mounted in said housing for drying sprayed fingernails.
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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) | 1976-04-30 | 1976-10-30 | 1977-05-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-30 | 1980-10-30 | 1981-05-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-30 | 1984-10-30 | 1985-05-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |