Patents by Inventor Frank W. Kautman

Frank W. Kautman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4884913
    Abstract: An elongated longitudinally interlocking cluster of absorbent pads held together by a tear away adhesive strip of material for use in a nail polish removing wand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1989
    Inventors: Louise Smith, Frank W. Kautman
  • Patent number: 4854761
    Abstract: An improved nail polish removing wand comprising an elongated tubular device containing a stack of absorbent pads that are driven toward an open end of the tubular device by selective operator manipulation of the wand. The forward pad in the stack is moved to the end of the tubular device where it is held until ejected by a flange at the open end of the wand that cooperates with the geometric configuration of the pad. After the pad is used for removing nail polish, it is ejected by further manipulative action of the wand by the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1989
    Inventors: Louise Smith, Frank W. Kautman
  • Patent number: 4699161
    Abstract: An improved nail polish remover wand incorporating a replaceable cartridge of absorbent pads is disclosed wherein the individual pads are moved into position for use at the end of the wand and are subsequently ejected after use by rotating a threaded rod attached to a control knob.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1987
    Inventors: Louise Smith, Frank W. Kautman
  • Patent number: D306083
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1990
    Inventors: Louise Smith, Frank W. Kautman