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US3789850A
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Implement for piercing ear-lobes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-02-02
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Granted: 1974-02-05
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Expires: 1992-02-02
Abstract
Abstract An implement or device for piercing ear-lobes and forming an opening therethrough for receiving ear rings which comprises a pointed, hollow, sheath-like ear-lobe piercing member and a separable, ear-lobe opening stabilizing member. The stabilizing member is carried by the piercing member as the latter is passed through the ear-lobe and is adapted to be temporarily retained in the opening formed by the piercing member after the piercing member is separated from the stabilizing member.
Inventors
- 👤 J Ford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 11:45
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44C; A44C7/00; A44C7/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
239 words
An implement for piercing ear-lobes and forming an opening therethrough for receiving ear rings comprising an elongated, hollow, substantially cylindrical, ear-lobe piercing member adapted to be completely passed through an ear-lobe, said earlobe piercing member having an opening in one end thereof and a needle-like point at the other end thereof, an ear-lobe opening stabilizing member adapted to be carried by the ear-lobe piercing member as the piercing member is passed through the ear-lobe, said stabilizing member comprising an elongated, substantially cylindrical, solid, smooth-surfaced shaft adapted to be releasably received in the hollow ear-lobe piercing member and to be retained in the opening formed by the ear-lobe piercing member after the ear-lobe piercing member has been completely passed through the ear-lobe and separated by pulling from the stabilizing member, said shaft having a recess formed at one end thereof for engaging a retaining clip and an enlarged, solid, handle portion at the other end thereof for manipulating the implement as the ear-lobe piercing member is passed through the ear-lobe and for cooperating with a retaining clip for maintaining the smooth-surfaced shaft in the opening formed in the ear-lobe by the ear-lobe piercing member, and a retaining clip adapted to engage the recess formed in the shaft of the earlobe opening stabilizing member after the ear-lobe piercing member has been passed completely through the ear-lobe and has been separated By pulling from the shaft of the ear-lobe opening stabilizing member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
239 words
An implement for piercing ear-lobes and forming an opening therethrough for receiving ear rings comprising an elongated, hollow, substantially cylindrical, ear-lobe piercing member adapted to be completely passed through an ear-lobe, said earlobe piercing member having an opening in one end thereof and a needle-like point at the other end thereof, an ear-lobe opening stabilizing member adapted to be carried by the ear-lobe piercing member as the piercing member is passed through the ear-lobe, said stabilizing member comprising an elongated, substantially cylindrical, solid, smooth-surfaced shaft adapted to be releasably received in the hollow ear-lobe piercing member and to be retained in the opening formed by the ear-lobe piercing member after the ear-lobe piercing member has been completely passed through the ear-lobe and separated by pulling from the stabilizing member, said shaft having a recess formed at one end thereof for engaging a retaining clip and an enlarged, solid, handle portion at the other end thereof for manipulating the implement as the ear-lobe piercing member is passed through the ear-lobe and for cooperating with a retaining clip for maintaining the smooth-surfaced shaft in the opening formed in the ear-lobe by the ear-lobe piercing member, and a retaining clip adapted to engage the recess formed in the shaft of the earlobe opening stabilizing member after the ear-lobe piercing member has been passed completely through the ear-lobe and has been separated By pulling from the shaft of the ear-lobe opening stabilizing member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
75 words
An implement according to claim 1 wherein the smooth-surfaced shaft of the stabilizing member and the inner wall of the hollow piercing member are provided with cooperating interlocking means for retaining the piercing member on the shaft of the stabilizing member as the piercing member is passed through the ear-lobe and for enabling the piercing member to be readily pulled free from the smooth-surfaced shaft after the ear-lobe has been pierced by the piercing member.
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) | 1977-02-04 | 1977-08-06 | 1978-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-04 | 1981-08-06 | 1982-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-04 | 1985-08-06 | 1986-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |