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Device for removing earrings

US9717312B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 12, 2012
Grant dateAug 1, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/4959
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An earring removal device is provided to remove a stud type earring. The removal device includes tips that easily interface with the earring post and backer to facilitate removal. The tips are coupled to an arcuate structure with a spring characteristic. Simple squeezing of the arcuate structure actuates the tips to separate the backer from the post. The spring characteristic is biased to keep the tips spaced apart, or open, in the absence of a squeezing force.

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