US4089066A
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Fingernail protector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-05-09
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Granted: 1978-05-16
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Expires: 1997-05-09
Abstract
Abstract A fingernail protector having a finger support flange; a semicircular lower shell, co-extensive with the flange; an upper semicircular cover resting upon the shell, the shell and cover defining a cylinder for encasing the distal finger joint; an exterior hinge connecting the shell and cover which permits convenient access to the fingernail; and a finger support strap having a plurality of flexible hooks on one side and a plurality of flexible loops on the other side.
Inventors
- 👤 Margaret L. Dethman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:48
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D29/00; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/10; A61F13/104; A61F13/105; A45D2029/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A fingernail protector comprising: a finger support flange; a semicircular shell secured adjacent a terminal end of said flange; a semicircular cover supported by said shell whereby said shell and said cover define a cylinder; hinge means connecting said shell to said cover; and a finger strap secured to the terminal free end of said flange, said strap adapted to encircle a finger and attach upon itself.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
A fingernail protector comprising: a finger support flange; a semicircular shell secured adjacent a terminal end of said flange; a semicircular cover supported by said shell whereby said shell and said cover define a cylinder; hinge means connecting said shell to said cover; and a finger strap secured to the terminal free end of said flange, said strap adapted to encircle a finger and attach upon itself.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A fingernail protector as described in claim 1, wherein said finger support flange includes a concave upper surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A fingernail protector as described in claim 1, wherein said finger strap included a flexible belt having a multiplicity of hooks on one side and a multiplicity of loops on the other side, the hooks adapted to releasably engage the loops.
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) | 1981-05-15 | 1981-11-14 | 1982-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-15 | 1985-11-14 | 1986-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-15 | 1989-11-14 | 1990-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |