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US3774993A
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Finger nail inspection unit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-02
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Granted: 1973-11-27
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Expires: 1992-05-02
Abstract
Abstract A device for enabling a person to inspect the fingernails of one hand under a magnifying glass, and to dress said fingernails and apply nail polish with the fingers held in a fixed position under the magnifier. The device consists of a stand with parallel grooves in a horizontal surface, said grooves serving to locate the fingers and fingernails in a fixed position, in approximately one plane, together with a magnifying glass mounted to an arm member that permits locating the magnifier as desired to view the fingernails.
Inventors
- 👤 E Senff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:25
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D29/00; A45D29/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A device for the inspection of the finger nails of one hand under a magnifier lens, consisting of a base with an upper horizontal surface in which four parallel longitudinal grooves serve for the purpose of locating the fingers of one hand so that when said fingers are laid in said grooves, the finger nails are in approxiametely the same horizontal plane, together with a magnifier lens which is mounted on an arm member such that the magnifier lens may rotate about a horizontal axis, with pivotable means fastening said arm member to the device so that the height of the magnifier above the upper base surface may be adjusted by rotation of the arm member about its fastening means to the device, in which the magnifier mounting arm member is pivotably fastened to the base of the device.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
139 words
A device for the inspection of the finger nails of one hand under a magnifier lens, consisting of a base with an upper horizontal surface in which four parallel longitudinal grooves serve for the purpose of locating the fingers of one hand so that when said fingers are laid in said grooves, the finger nails are in approxiametely the same horizontal plane, together with a magnifier lens which is mounted on an arm member such that the magnifier lens may rotate about a horizontal axis, with pivotable means fastening said arm member to the device so that the height of the magnifier above the upper base surface may be adjusted by rotation of the arm member about its fastening means to the device, in which the magnifier mounting arm member is pivotably fastened to the base of the device.
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) | 1976-11-26 | 1977-05-28 | 1977-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-26 | 1981-05-28 | 1981-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-26 | 1985-05-28 | 1985-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |