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US4034769A
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Fingernail polishing apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-08-03
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Granted: 1977-07-12
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Expires: 1996-08-03
Abstract
Abstract A fingernail polishing apparatus for use in the manicure treatment comprises in combination a plurality of polishing sheets having specific filing or polishing functions which depend upon the purpose of treating a fingernail. The sheets are made of elastic base material having thereon a coating of a mixture composed of abrasive media of varying grain sizes, a synthetic resin adhesive and different colorant material.
Inventors
- 👤 Koichi Nishimura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:01
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D29/00; A45D29/11; A45D29/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A fingernail polishing apparatus for use in the treatment of fingernails in a stepwise manner or in a random nanner depending upon the purpose of treating fingernails, the treatment covering the range of from an initial rough shaping to a final gloss making, said apparatus comprising, in combination: a plurality of fingernail polishing means having the form of a sheet and having specific functions which depend upon the purpose of treating a fingernail, each of said plurality of polishing means comprising: 1. a base sheet made of elastic material cut to appropriate shape and thickness; and 2. a coating of abrasive media applied to said base sheet, said abrasive media comprising a mixture composed of abrasive material of varying grain size depending upon the function of said polishing means, adhesive material and distinguishing means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A fingernail polishing apparatus for use in the treatment of fingernails in a stepwise manner or in a random nanner depending upon the purpose of treating fingernails, the treatment covering the range of from an initial rough shaping to a final gloss making, said apparatus comprising, in combination: a plurality of fingernail polishing means having the form of a sheet and having specific functions which depend upon the purpose of treating a fingernail, each of said plurality of polishing means comprising: 1. a base sheet made of elastic material cut to appropriate shape and thickness; and 2. a coating of abrasive media applied to said base sheet, said abrasive media comprising a mixture composed of abrasive material of varying grain size depending upon the function of said polishing means, adhesive material and distinguishing means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said abrasive material comprises a hard fine particle substance of varying grain size depending upon the purpose of treating the fingernail.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said distinguishing means comprises a coloring material of a different character depending upon the function of said polishing means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said coating of said abrasive media is applied to one face of said polishing means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said coating of said abrasive media is applied to both faces of said polishing means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said plurality of fingernail polishing means comprises three sheets, a first sheet intended for rough shaping, a second sheet for medium polishing and a third sheet for smooth and glossy making.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said elastic material comprises a foamed styrol material shaped to said base sheet of a substantially elliptical form in plane.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said elastic material comprises a foamed styrol material shaped to said base sheet of a substantially elliptical form in plane provided with a recessed portion on both sides.
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) | 1980-07-11 | 1981-01-10 | 1981-07-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-11 | 1985-01-10 | 1985-07-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-11 | 1989-01-10 | 1989-07-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |