Trap door stud applicator ear piercing cartridge assembly
US6099545A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 22, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA44C7/001
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A disposable ear piercing device includes a first disposable cartridge containing an earring head of a stud or straight post configuration. An inner slidable capsule and a slidable spacer within the capsule hold the decorative earring head and post within the cartridge. A second clutch cartridge spaced from the slidable capsule holds a closed end clutch. A spring biased plunger controlled by a trigger release actuates the slidable spacer and capsule within the first cartridge to project the earring head through the earlobe in an open saddle area. The clutch at the opposing saddle area receives and engages the earring stud or post. Release mechanisms on the capsule and clutch cartridge permit removal of the earlobe with the earring away from the instrument.
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