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US4282891A
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Fingernail treating device
Assignee: Revelations Antoine Ltd
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Filing: 1978-06-05
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Granted: 1981-08-11
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Expires: 1998-06-05
Abstract
Abstract A device for use in treating fingernails with a liquid, such as a nail polish remover. The device comprises a flat-bottomed, cylindrical container having an open top normally closed by a cover. A cylindrical sponge is press-fitted into the container to be frictionally held in place. A finger hole is provided in the sponge. Treatment liquid is poured into the container to be absorbed by the sponge to a level where it can act on the end of a finger inserted into the hole. The finger fits snugly in the hole and is rotated or oscillated therein to assist the treatment.
Inventors
- 👤 Antoine Duceppe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 03:04
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D29/00; A45D29/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A device for use in treating fingernails with liquid, said device comprising: a flat-bottom container with a height, said container having a removable cover; a liquid, disposed in said container, for treating said fingernails; a sponge pad fitted into said container with a friction fit, said sponge pad comprising a means for preventing sloshing of said liquid in said container by virture of covering the entire diameter of said container; and means, in said sponge pad, for snugly receiving at least said fingernail to be treated, said receiving means extending only partially into said sponge pad.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
96 words
A device for use in treating fingernails with liquid, said device comprising: a flat-bottom container with a height, said container having a removable cover; a liquid, disposed in said container, for treating said fingernails; a sponge pad fitted into said container with a friction fit, said sponge pad comprising a means for preventing sloshing of said liquid in said container by virture of covering the entire diameter of said container; and means, in said sponge pad, for snugly receiving at least said fingernail to be treated, said receiving means extending only partially into said sponge pad.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the fingernail receiving means consists of a blind hole extending down from the top end of the sponge pad.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the fingernail receiving means consists of a series of slits formed part way into the sponge pad from its top end, said slits being arranged in a star-shaped pattern.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sponge pad has a height less than the height of the container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device as claimed in claim 4 wherein the container and the pad are cylindrical in shape, the pad having an outer diameter slightly larger than the inner diameter of the container to obtain said friction fit.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
83 words
A method of treating fingernails comprising: (a) providing a flat-bottomed container with a removable cover, (b) placing and frictionally holding a liquid absorbing sponge pad within said container, (c) providing said sponge pad with a generally centrally located small finger receiving means, (d) at least partially filling the container with fingernail treating liquid, (e) inserting at least the end of the finger in said finger receiving means wherein the finger receiving means snuggly and frictionally engages the finger to treat the nail thereon.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
83 words
A method of treating fingernails comprising: (a) providing a flat-bottomed container with a removable cover, (b) placing and frictionally holding a liquid absorbing sponge pad within said container, (c) providing said sponge pad with a generally centrally located small finger receiving means, (d) at least partially filling the container with fingernail treating liquid, (e) inserting at least the end of the finger in said finger receiving means wherein the finger receiving means snuggly and frictionally engages the finger to treat the nail thereon.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 6 wherein said finger receiving means consists of forming a blind hole in the top of the sponge pad.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 6 wherein said finger receiving means consist of providing a series of crossed slits in the top of the sponge pad.
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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) | 1984-08-10 | 1985-02-09 | 1985-08-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-10 | 1989-02-09 | 1989-08-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-10 | 1993-02-09 | 1993-08-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |