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US4332263A
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Manicure easel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-05-12
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Granted: 1982-06-01
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Expires: 2000-05-12
Abstract
Abstract A manicure easel is described for selectively supporting one hand of a person in a manicure position and for supporting the other hand of the person in a position to enable the other hand to perform manicure operations on the hand being supported. The easel comprises a first support which is adapted to be positioned on a horizontal supporting surface and selectively secured thereto. A finger support is provided on the first support for supporting the tip portion of the finger. A hand rest is secured to the first support and extends laterally therefrom for supporting the hand performing the manicure operations.
Inventors
- 👤 John V. Kitrell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:56
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D29/00; A45D29/22; A45D29/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A manicure easel for selectively supporting one hand of a person in a manicure position and for upporting the other hand of the person in a position to enable the said other hand to perform manicure operations on the said one hand, comprising, a first support means adapted to be positioned on a horizontal supporting surface, a finger support on said first support means for supporting the tip portion of the finger to be manicured, and a hand rest secured to said first support means and extending laterally therefrom for supporting the said other hand, said hand rest comprising interchangeable first and second hand rest members, said first hand rest member dwelling in a vertical plane below said second hand rest member to permit the said other hand to be selectively positioned below and above the finger in said finger support respectively.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A manicure easel for selectively supporting one hand of a person in a manicure position and for upporting the other hand of the person in a position to enable the said other hand to perform manicure operations on the said one hand, comprising, a first support means adapted to be positioned on a horizontal supporting surface, a finger support on said first support means for supporting the tip portion of the finger to be manicured, and a hand rest secured to said first support means and extending laterally therefrom for supporting the said other hand, said hand rest comprising interchangeable first and second hand rest members, said first hand rest member dwelling in a vertical plane below said second hand rest member to permit the said other hand to be selectively positioned below and above the finger in said finger support respectively.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
164 words
A manicure easel for selectively supporting one hand of a person in a manicure position and for supporting the other hand of the person in a position to enable the said other hand to perform manicure operations on the said one hand, comprising, a first support means adapted to be positioned on a horizontal supporting surface, a finger support on said first support means for supporting the tip portion of the finger to be manicured, and a hand rest secured to said first support means and extending laterally therefrom for supporting the said other hand, said first support means comprising a base portion adapted to be removably secured to the supporting surface and a support assembly selectively rotatably mounted, about a vertical axis, on said base portion, said finger support being mounted on said support assembly, said hand rest being secured to said support assembly, and said hand rest selectively maintaining said support assembly in various rotatable positions with respect to said base portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
164 words
A manicure easel for selectively supporting one hand of a person in a manicure position and for supporting the other hand of the person in a position to enable the said other hand to perform manicure operations on the said one hand, comprising, a first support means adapted to be positioned on a horizontal supporting surface, a finger support on said first support means for supporting the tip portion of the finger to be manicured, and a hand rest secured to said first support means and extending laterally therefrom for supporting the said other hand, said first support means comprising a base portion adapted to be removably secured to the supporting surface and a support assembly selectively rotatably mounted, about a vertical axis, on said base portion, said finger support being mounted on said support assembly, said hand rest being secured to said support assembly, and said hand rest selectively maintaining said support assembly in various rotatable positions with respect to said base portion.
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) | 1985-05-31 | 1985-11-30 | 1986-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-05-31 | 1989-11-30 | 1990-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-05-31 | 1993-11-30 | 1994-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |