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Manicurists hand holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-02-10
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Granted: 1986-04-29
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Expires: 2004-02-10
Abstract
Abstract A hand holder for receiving and supporting the fingers of each hand for application of a manicuring treatment comprises a plastic piece having first and second surfaces molded on opposite sides thereof. Each surface has recessed contours for supporting the palm and fingers of one hand in spaced relation such that the nail of each finger is readily accessible for application of a manicuring treatment. The holder is turned over for use in treating the opposite hand.
Inventors
- 👤 Josephine M. Trujillo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:49
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D29/00; A45D29/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
Apparatus for supporting the digits of a human extremity for cosmetic treatment comprising: a unitary piece having first and second surfaces on opposite sides thereof, said first surface having recessed contours formed therein for receiving and supporting, in spaced relation, each of the digits of the right one of a left and right human extremity pair such that the nails on said digits are readily accessible for cosmetic treatment, said second surface having recessed contours formed therein for receiving and supporting, in spaced relation, each of the digits of the left one of a left and right human extremity pair such that the nails on said digits are readily accessible for cosmetic treatment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
Apparatus for supporting the digits of a human extremity for cosmetic treatment comprising: a unitary piece having first and second surfaces on opposite sides thereof, said first surface having recessed contours formed therein for receiving and supporting, in spaced relation, each of the digits of the right one of a left and right human extremity pair such that the nails on said digits are readily accessible for cosmetic treatment, said second surface having recessed contours formed therein for receiving and supporting, in spaced relation, each of the digits of the left one of a left and right human extremity pair such that the nails on said digits are readily accessible for cosmetic treatment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said first surface recessed contours are formed to receive and support the palm and finger portions of a human right hand and said second surface recessed contours are formed to receive and support the palm and finger portions of a human left hand.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the plan view of said first surface is the shape of a human right hand and the plan view of said second surface is the shape of a human left hand.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the plan view of said first surface is the shape of a human right hand and the plan view of said second surface is the shape of a human left hand.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said first and second surfaces are aligned such that the recessed contours of corresponding digits on each extremity are formed directly opposite one another.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said first and second surfaces are aligned such that the recessed contours for corresponding fingers on each hand are formed directly opposite one another.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 3, wherein said first and second surfaces are aligned such that the recessed contours for corresponding digits on each extremity are formed directly opposite one another.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 4, wherein said first and second surfaces are aligned such that the recessed contours for corresponding fingers on each hand are formed directly opposite one another.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said first and second surfaces are molded into opposite sides of a plastic piece.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 5, wherein said first and second surfaces are molded into opposite sides of a plastic piece.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
The hand holder of claim 1, wherein said first and second surfaces are aligned such that the recessed contours for corresponding fingers on each hand are formed directly opposite one another.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
76 words
A hand holder for receiving and supporting the fingers of each hand for application of a manicure comprising: a plastic piece having first and second surfaces molded on opposite sides thereof, each of said first and second surfaces having recessed contours for receiving and supporting, in spaced relation, the palm and fingers of a different one of a pair of hands such that the nail on each finger is readily accessible for application of a manicure.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
76 words
A hand holder for receiving and supporting the fingers of each hand for application of a manicure comprising: a plastic piece having first and second surfaces molded on opposite sides thereof, each of said first and second surfaces having recessed contours for receiving and supporting, in spaced relation, the palm and fingers of a different one of a pair of hands such that the nail on each finger is readily accessible for application of a manicure.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
38 words
The hand holder of claim 12, wherein the plan view of said first surface is the shape of a human right hand and the plan view of said second surface is the shape of a human left hand.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
31 words
The hand holder of claim 12, wherein said first and second surfaces are aligned such that the recessed contours for corresponding fingers on each hand are formed directly opposite one another.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
49 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said first surface recessed contours are formed to receive and support the sole and toe portions of a human right foot and said second surface recessed contours are formed to receive and support the sole and toe portions of a human left foot.
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