US4007748A
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Fingernail extension
Assignee: EVE N TIPS IND
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Filing: 1976-02-13
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Granted: 1977-02-15
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Expires: 1996-02-13
Abstract
Abstract An artificial fingernail is formed to have abutting contact with the convex forward edge of a natural fingernail, and to be securely bonded to that edge.
Inventors
- 👤 Eve Matranga
- 👤 Yosh Hokama
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 19:25
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D31/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
In combination with a natural fingernail, a solid artificial fingernail attached to said natural fingernail having a forward-most generally convex peripheral edge, said artificial fingernail comprising a. a thin plastic sheet element sized to provide a forward extension of the natural fingernail, b. said element having a generally concave rearward-most peripheral edge peripherally abutting in edge-to-edge relation the major extent of said convex forward-most edge of the natural fingernail and adhesively bonded thereto only at said edges, the element rearward-most edge contacting the fingernail only at said forward-most edge thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
In combination with a natural fingernail, a solid artificial fingernail attached to said natural fingernail having a forward-most generally convex peripheral edge, said artificial fingernail comprising a. a thin plastic sheet element sized to provide a forward extension of the natural fingernail, b. said element having a generally concave rearward-most peripheral edge peripherally abutting in edge-to-edge relation the major extent of said convex forward-most edge of the natural fingernail and adhesively bonded thereto only at said edges, the element rearward-most edge contacting the fingernail only at said forward-most edge thereof.
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) | 1980-02-15 | 1980-08-16 | 1981-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-02-15 | 1984-08-16 | 1985-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-02-15 | 1988-08-16 | 1989-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |