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Nose ornament and sachet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-19
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Granted: 1974-08-13
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Expires: 1992-04-19
Abstract
Abstract A nose ornament mountable to an unpierced nose is provided in the form of an open loop. The ends of the loop preferably terminate in small spheres spaced apart a distance adapted to permit engagement of one of the outer nostril walls therebetween. The bight of the loop may be formed in any desired decorative configuration. In one embodiment, an odorous element or sachet is carried on the bight of the nose ornament and thereby suspended adjacent the wearer''s nostril.
Inventors
- 👤 G Haynes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 13:28
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44C; A44C15/00; A44C15/002; A44C15/0045; A44C15/0065; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S63/00; Y10S63/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A nose ornament mountable to a nostril wall comprising a loop, means for contacting the nostril wall for mounting said loop to said nostril wall, said loop having an upper portion extending above said contacting means for positioning above the nostril lower margin and a lower portion extending below said contacting means for positioning below said margin, an odorous element carried on said loop and means for selectively retaining said element on said upper or lower portions of said loop.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
A nose ornament mountable to a nostril wall comprising a loop, means for contacting the nostril wall for mounting said loop to said nostril wall, said loop having an upper portion extending above said contacting means for positioning above the nostril lower margin and a lower portion extending below said contacting means for positioning below said margin, an odorous element carried on said loop and means for selectively retaining said element on said upper or lower portions of said loop.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said odorous element comprises a hollow sphere slidably mounted on said loop and an absorbent material disposed interior of said sphere.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said means for selectively retaining said element comprises a stricture section of said loop.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
147 words
A method for mounting a nose ornament on a nostril wall having a thin portion at the lower front margin and a thickened portion at the lower rear margin, said nose ornament having an open loop terminating in two ends spaced apart a distance intermediate the thicknesses of said thin and thickened portions, at least one said end being small in cross-section relative to the nostril external opening and being dimensioned to fit comfortably therewithin, comprising the steps of moving said nose ornament onto the nostril wall by passing said thin front portion of the nostril wall between said ends while maintaining said loop in relaxed condition, said one end entering said nostril and the other end remaining outside the nose adjacent said nostril wall, and moving said ends rearwardly to wedge between said ends the thickened rear portioN of the lower margin of said nostril wall.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
147 words
A method for mounting a nose ornament on a nostril wall having a thin portion at the lower front margin and a thickened portion at the lower rear margin, said nose ornament having an open loop terminating in two ends spaced apart a distance intermediate the thicknesses of said thin and thickened portions, at least one said end being small in cross-section relative to the nostril external opening and being dimensioned to fit comfortably therewithin, comprising the steps of moving said nose ornament onto the nostril wall by passing said thin front portion of the nostril wall between said ends while maintaining said loop in relaxed condition, said one end entering said nostril and the other end remaining outside the nose adjacent said nostril wall, and moving said ends rearwardly to wedge between said ends the thickened rear portioN of the lower margin of said nostril wall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method according to claim 4 comprising the step of mounting an odorous element on said loop.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method according to claim 5 wherein said odorous element comprises a hollow sphere slideably mounted on said loop and an absorbant material disposed interior of said sphere.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method according to claim 6 wherein said absorbant material comprises cotton.
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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) | 1977-08-12 | 1978-02-11 | 1978-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-12 | 1982-02-11 | 1982-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-12 | 1986-02-11 | 1986-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |