US4359060A
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Nail polish dispensing apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-02-28
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Granted: 1982-11-16
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Expires: 2000-02-28
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for dispensing nail polish and remover from the bottles of same without spilling the contents over rugs, clothes or furniture. The apparatus is comprised of a housing residing atop a base, the housing having two opposed side walls. The remaining sides are open to allow access to the bottles which are held within pivotably mounted receptacles on the interior of the side walls. Side compartments are provided for temporary storage of the nail cleaning and polishing implements, while a permanent storage drawer may be provided in the base of the device. In addition, the bottles may be stored on the floor of the housing while not in use by means of spring clips located in the floor.
Inventors
- 👤 Edith Walker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 10:50
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D29/00; A45D29/18; A45D29/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A device for dispensing nail polish and nail polish remover from their bottles without spillage, the device comprising: (a) a rectangular housing having two opposing side walls, the remaining side thereof being opened to provide access to the interior of said housing, (b) a base supporting said housing, (c) a plurality of recepticles each recepticle being adapted to receive a bottle, the recepticles being pivotably mounted on the side walls, one side of each recepticle being flush with its respective side wall, (d) a plurality of knobs for rotating said receptacles positioned on the exterior of the side walls and attached to the receptacles by pivot pins, said knobs being located above the center of gravity of said receptacles, (e) not more than two compartments within the base supporting said housing, the compartments having an open top and being juxtaposed adjacent to the open sides of the housing, and (f) not more than two plastic inserts within the compartments adjacent to the base, said inserts being removable for cleaning ease.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
170 words
A device for dispensing nail polish and nail polish remover from their bottles without spillage, the device comprising: (a) a rectangular housing having two opposing side walls, the remaining side thereof being opened to provide access to the interior of said housing, (b) a base supporting said housing, (c) a plurality of recepticles each recepticle being adapted to receive a bottle, the recepticles being pivotably mounted on the side walls, one side of each recepticle being flush with its respective side wall, (d) a plurality of knobs for rotating said receptacles positioned on the exterior of the side walls and attached to the receptacles by pivot pins, said knobs being located above the center of gravity of said receptacles, (e) not more than two compartments within the base supporting said housing, the compartments having an open top and being juxtaposed adjacent to the open sides of the housing, and (f) not more than two plastic inserts within the compartments adjacent to the base, said inserts being removable for cleaning ease.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the receptacles have one or more spring clips located therein to securely clasp the bottles within the receptacle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device of claim 2 further comprising stop means located on the interior side walls and adjacent the receptacles so that complete rotation of the receptacles is prevented.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 3 further comprising a slidable permanent storage drawer for manicure implements, said tray being located in the base of the device.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The device of claim 4 further comprising a plurality of spring clips for securing horizontally bottles of nail polish and remover, said spring clips being in the floor of the housing whereby the bottles may be stored while not in use.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device of claim 5 wherein the housing is preferably fabricated from a transparent plastic material and further comprising a felt padding in the base, said base being counterweighted for stability.
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) | 1985-11-15 | 1986-05-17 | 1986-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-11-15 | 1990-05-17 | 1990-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-11-15 | 1994-05-17 | 1994-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |