Nail file

- Backscratchers, Inc.

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a nail file showing my new design in a partially assembled state;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof, the bottom plan view being a mirror image of the side shown;

FIG. 3 is a right side view shown with the replaceable elements removed for clarity of illustration;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a front end view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is a rear end view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the replaceable element, shown separate from the assembly for clarity;

FIG. 8 is a side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a bottom view of the replaceable element, showing the peel strip partially removed;

FIG. 10 is a front end elevational view of FIGS. 7 and 8; and,

FIG. 11 is a rear end view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D404529
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 3, 1997
Date of Patent: Jan 19, 1999
Assignee: Backscratchers, Inc. (Elk Grove, CA)
Inventor: Michael Megna (Sacramento, CA)
Primary Examiner: Philip S. Hyder
Assistant Examiner: C. Tuttle
Attorney: Bernhard Kreten
Application Number: 0/80,131
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: File, Abrasive Holder Or Polisher (D28/59)
International Classification: 2803;