US4307739A
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Hygienic comb and brush
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-05-27
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Granted: 1981-12-29
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Expires: 2000-05-27
Abstract
Abstract A hygienic comb and brush in which a plurality of thin film layers are removably held atop each other on the comb base with the bristles extending through the layers so that the bristles can be cleaned by removing a film.
Inventors
- 👤 Horng Y. Chern
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:53
CPC Classifications
A; A46; A46B; A46B17/00; A46B17/06; A45; A45D; A45D24/00; A45D24/40; A45D24/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A hygienic comb and brush comprising a base having a teeth bed portion with plurality of bristles extending upwardly therefrom and a handle portion; a plurality of thin film layers removably held atop each other on said base with said bristles extending through said layers, each of said layers each having a perforation line inward from its edge and extending about the periphery of the bristles and each layer extending over said handle portion so that the uppermost layer can be removed by pulling on the portion extending over said handle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A hygienic comb and brush comprising a base having a teeth bed portion with plurality of bristles extending upwardly therefrom and a handle portion; a plurality of thin film layers removably held atop each other on said base with said bristles extending through said layers, each of said layers each having a perforation line inward from its edge and extending about the periphery of the bristles and each layer extending over said handle portion so that the uppermost layer can be removed by pulling on the portion extending over said handle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A comb and brush as in claim 1 wherein said layers are each printed with a different design.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A comb and brush as in claim 1 or 2 wherein said layers each extend to a different length on said handle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A comb and brush as in claim 1 or 2 wherein said layers have an adhesive on one side thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A comb and brush as in claim 1 or 2 wherein the portion of each said layer between said edge and perforations have a rough upper surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A comb and brush as in claim 1 or 2 wherein said base is a round bar with the layers extending thereabout to meet at a boundary line.
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) | 1984-12-28 | 1985-06-29 | 1985-12-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-12-28 | 1989-06-29 | 1989-12-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-12-28 | 1993-06-29 | 1993-12-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |