IP Library Patent Application 11561423
Patent Application
App. No. 11/561,423

Nail Care Implement and Case

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App. No.
11/561,423
Abstract

An implement for grooming nails in the form of a U shaped open loop having first and second top surfaces having nail grooming material affixed thereto, a packaged nail implement in a easer and a method for grooming nails.

Claims (20)

1 . A nail care implement comprised of a U shaped open loop having first and second top surfaces wherein at least one of such surfaces is coated with a material that is suitable for treating or grooming nails.

2 . The implement of claim 1 having two arms where one arm is longer than the other arm.

3 . The implement of claim 1 where U shaped open loop has an inner surface.

4 . The implement of claim 3 wherein the inner surface of U shaped open loop is covered with a thermoplastic material.

5 . The implement of claim 4 wherein thermoplastic material is ergonomically shaped to facilitate finger gripping.

6 . The implement of claim 4 wherein thermoplastic material is ergonomically shaped in the form of waves.

7 . The implement of claim 4 wherein thermoplastic material contains markings.

8 . The implement of claim 1 wherein first top surface has an abrasive affixed thereto.

9 . The implement of claim 1 wherein second top surface has a material for buffing nails affixed thereto.

10 . The implement of claim 1 wherein U shaped open loop is in an oblong shape.

11 . A packaged implement for grooming nails comprising an implement in the form of a U shaped open loop having first and second top surfaces having nail grooming material affixed thereto, stored in a case in the form of a housing having one open end.

12 . The packaged implement of claim 11 wherein the case is in the form of an oblong housing.

13 . The packaged implement of claim 12 wherein the case has a beaded edge around open end.

14 . The packaged implement of claim 11 wherein the first top surface of U shaped open loop contains a nail grooming material that is an abrasive for filing the nails.

15 . The packaged implement of claim 11 wherein the second top surface of U shaped open loop contains a nail grooming material that is a buffing material for buffing the nails.

16 . The packaged implement of claim 11 wherein the U shaped open loop and case are oblong.

17 . A method for grooming nails comprising treating the nails with an implement in the form of a U shaped open loop having first and second top surfaces containing material for grooming the nails.

18 . The method of claim 17 wherein first top surface has an abrasive material affixed thereto.

19 . The method of claim 17 wherein second top surface has a buffing material affixed thereto.

20 . The method of claim 17 wherein the implement is used to groom manicured nails.

Assignments (2)
AMENDED AND RESTATED PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jan 3, 2007
From: REVLON CONSUMER PRODUCTS CORPORATION
To: CITICORP USA, INC.
Reel/Frame 018700/0001 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 20, 2006
From: FENG, FENG JEFFREY; KUSCH, DAVID D.; LYNCH, JAYNE B.; RUTTER, BRYCE G.; SUNDY, JONATHAN PAUL
To: REVLON CONSUMER PRODUCTS CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 018534/0902 →