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Comedo extracting tool
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-08-02
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Granted: 1995-07-11
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Expires: 2014-08-02
Abstract
Abstract A comedo extracting tool having a comedo extractor at one end, a clap forceps at an opposite end, and a flat handle connected between the comedo extractor and the clamp forceps. The comedo extractor has an oblong opening in the center, the width of the oblong opening reducing gradually toward the handle. The clamp forceps terminates in a pair of pointed hooks.
Inventors
- 👤 Yang C. Li
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 02:23
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/50; A61B17/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A comedo extracting tool comprising a flat handle, a spoon-like comedo extracting plate at one end of said handle, a clamp forceps comprising two symmetrically clamping tongues longitudinally extending from an opposite end of said handle and each clamping tongue terminating in a respective pointed hook, said spoon-like comedo extracting plate defining an oblong opening in the center of said comedo extracting plate, the width of said oblong opening gradually reducing toward said handle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A comedo extracting tool comprising a flat handle, a spoon-like comedo extracting plate at one end of said handle, a clamp forceps comprising two symmetrically clamping tongues longitudinally extending from an opposite end of said handle and each clamping tongue terminating in a respective pointed hook, said spoon-like comedo extracting plate defining an oblong opening in the center of said comedo extracting plate, the width of said oblong opening gradually reducing toward said handle.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1998-07-10 | 1999-01-09 | 1999-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-07-10 | 2003-01-09 | 2003-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-07-10 | 2007-01-09 | 2007-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |