US3898357A
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Methods and decal apparatus for decorating the nails of fingers and toes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-03-18
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Granted: 1975-08-05
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Expires: 1994-03-18
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for decorating the nails of hands and feet is provided in the form of a decal assembly which includes a generally ovoid decal on a carrier strip, said decal carrying a design and adapted to cover the surface of the nail, an adhesive material temporarily holding the decal on said strip and adapted to be released therefrom and transferred adherently to the nail and a nail polish solvent resistant clear layer or coating on said ovoid decal opposite the carrier strip. The nail is coated with a nail lacquer prior to receiving the decal and then the transferred decal and the nail are coated with a clear transparent nail lacquer.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert C Miller
- 👤 Robert Cawood
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 01:54
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61Q; A61Q3/00; A45; A45D; A45D29/00; A45D29/001; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/72; A61K8/73; A61K8/731; B; B41; B41M; B41M1/00; B41M1/26; B41M1/30; B41M3/00; B41M3/12; B44; B44C; B44C1/00; B44C1/16; B44C1/165; B44C1/175; A61K2800/00; A61K2800/20; A61K2800/26; A61K2800/262; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/914; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/14; Y10T428/149; Y10T428/1495
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A DECAL ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A CARRIER STRIP, A SERIES OF FIVE SPREAD APART GRADUATED SIZED GENERALLY OVOID DECALS CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF A THIN NON-SELF SUPPORTING FLEXIBLE CLEAR FILM A CENTRAL DESIGN FORMED INTEGRALLY ON SAID CLEAR FILM EACH DECAL ADAPTED TO COVER SUBSTANTIALLY THE SURFACE OF A FINGER AND TOE NAIL, SAID DECALS BEING ON SAID CARRIER STRIP, A WATER ACTIVATED ADHESIVE MEANAS ON THE BACK OF EACH OF THE SAID DECALS TEMPORARILY HOLDING THE DECALS ON THE CARRIER AND ADAPTED TO BE RELEASED THEREFROM AND TRANSFERRED ADHERENTLY TO A NAIL BY SAID WATER ACTIVATED ADHESIVE AND A NAIL POLISH SOLVENT RESISTANT WATER BASE CELLULOSE ADHESIVE CLEAR LAYER ON THE TOP OF EACH DECAL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A DECAL ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A CARRIER STRIP, A SERIES OF FIVE SPREAD APART GRADUATED SIZED GENERALLY OVOID DECALS CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF A THIN NON-SELF SUPPORTING FLEXIBLE CLEAR FILM A CENTRAL DESIGN FORMED INTEGRALLY ON SAID CLEAR FILM EACH DECAL ADAPTED TO COVER SUBSTANTIALLY THE SURFACE OF A FINGER AND TOE NAIL, SAID DECALS BEING ON SAID CARRIER STRIP, A WATER ACTIVATED ADHESIVE MEANAS ON THE BACK OF EACH OF THE SAID DECALS TEMPORARILY HOLDING THE DECALS ON THE CARRIER AND ADAPTED TO BE RELEASED THEREFROM AND TRANSFERRED ADHERENTLY TO A NAIL BY SAID WATER ACTIVATED ADHESIVE AND A NAIL POLISH SOLVENT RESISTANT WATER BASE CELLULOSE ADHESIVE CLEAR LAYER ON THE TOP OF EACH DECAL.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A decal assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein the nail polish solvent resistant layer is a water base adhesive which is covered by a clear lacquer film.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A decal assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein the water base adhesive clear solvent resistant layer is ethyl cellulose.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A decal assembly as claimed in claim 2 wherein the solvent resistant layer is ethyl cellulose.
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) | 1978-08-04 | 1979-02-03 | 1979-08-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-04 | 1983-02-03 | 1983-08-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-04 | 1987-02-03 | 1987-08-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |