U.S. patent application number 15/892754 was filed with the patent office on 2018-11-01 for efficient nail tool.
The applicant listed for this patent is Barbara Gomes. Invention is credited to Barbara Gomes.
Application Number | 20180310687 15/892754 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 63915793 |
Filed Date | 2018-11-01 |
United States Patent
Application |
20180310687 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Gomes; Barbara |
November 1, 2018 |
EFFICIENT NAIL TOOL
Abstract
Cosmetic nail and cuticle apparatuses are presented. A cosmetic
nail and cuticle apparatus includes a handle portion, at least one
cuticle maintaining device coupled to the handle portion, and a
nail/cuticle file coupled to at least one side of the at least one
cuticle maintaining device. Another cosmetic nail and cuticle
apparatus includes a handle portion, a cuticle pusher-file coupled
to the handle portion, a cuticle cleaner-file coupled to the handle
portion, a nail/cuticle file coupled to one side of the cuticle
pusher-file, and a nail/cuticle file coupled to one side of the
cuticle cleaner-file.
Inventors: |
Gomes; Barbara; (Margate
City, NJ) |
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Applicant: |
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State |
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Gomes; Barbara |
Margate City |
NJ |
US |
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Family ID: |
63915793 |
Appl. No.: |
15/892754 |
Filed: |
February 9, 2018 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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62492676 |
May 1, 2017 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45D 2200/25 20130101;
A45D 29/04 20130101; A45D 29/17 20130101; A45D 29/18 20130101; A45D
29/16 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A45D 29/18 20060101
A45D029/18; A45D 29/04 20060101 A45D029/04; A45D 29/16 20060101
A45D029/16 |
Claims
1. A cosmetic nail and cuticle apparatus, comprising: a handle
portion; at least one cuticle maintaining device coupled to the
handle portion; and a nail/cuticle file coupled to at least one
side of the at least one cuticle maintaining device.
2. The cosmetic nail and cuticle apparatus as recited in claim 1,
wherein the at least one cuticle maintaining device is selected
from the group consisting of: a cuticle pusher-file; and a cuticle
cleaner-file.
3. The cosmetic nail and cuticle apparatus as recited in claim 1,
wherein the nail/cuticle file is removably coupled to the at least
one cuticle maintaining device.
4. The cosmetic nail and cuticle apparatus as recited in claim 1,
wherein the nail/cuticle file is etched into the at least one
cuticle maintaining device.
5. The cosmetic nail and cuticle apparatus as recited in claim 1,
further comprising a nail/cuticle file coupled to the handle
portion.
6. The cosmetic nail and cuticle apparatus as recited in claim 5,
wherein the nail/cuticle file is removably coupled to the handle
portion.
7. The cosmetic nail and cuticle apparatus as recited in claim 5,
wherein the nail/cuticle file is etched into the handle
portion.
8. The cosmetic nail and cuticle apparatus as recited in claim 1,
wherein the at least one cuticle maintaining device and the handle
portion are a singular structure.
9. A cosmetic nail and cuticle apparatus, comprising: a handle
portion; a cuticle pusher-file coupled to the handle portion; a
cuticle cleaner-file coupled to the handle portion; a nail/cuticle
file coupled to one side of the cuticle pusher-file; and a
nail/cuticle file coupled to one side of the cuticle
cleaner-file.
10. The cosmetic nail and cuticle apparatus as recited in claim 9,
wherein the nail/cuticle file is removably coupled to the cuticle
pusher-file.
11. The cosmetic nail and cuticle apparatus as recited in claim 9,
wherein the nail/cuticle file is removably coupled to the cuticle
cleaner-file.
12. The cosmetic nail and cuticle apparatus as recited in claim 9,
wherein the nail/cuticle file is etched into the cuticle
pusher-file.
13. The cosmetic nail and cuticle apparatus as recited in claim 9,
wherein the nail/cuticle file is etched into the cuticle
cleaner-file.
14. The cosmetic nail and cuticle apparatus as recited in claim 9,
further comprising a nail/cuticle file coupled to the handle
portion.
15. The cosmetic nail and cuticle apparatus as recited in claim 14,
wherein the nail/cuticle file is removably coupled to the handle
portion.
16. The cosmetic nail and cuticle apparatus as recited in claim 14,
wherein the nail/cuticle file is etched into the handle
portion.
17. The cosmetic nail and cuticle apparatus as recited in claim 9,
wherein the cuticle pusher-file, the cuticle cleaner-file, and the
handle portion are a singular structure.
Description
CLAIM OF PRIORITY
[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent
Application No. 62/492,676, filed May 1, 2017, incorporated by
reference herein in its entirety.
FIELD OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0002] This invention relates cosmetic equipment and, in
particular, to an efficient nail grooming apparatus.
BACKGROUND OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0003] Maintaining the health and look of one's fingernails and
toenails is a common cosmetic and health-related maintenance. As a
result, there are a plethora of nail-maintaining devices, each
device performing an individual task. This results in bulky
cosmetic device containers and/or drawers and increases the
difficulty of finding the right device for a task. To ease the
hassles created from having individual tools for individual
functions, an efficient nail and cuticle maintenance tool that
performs multiple functions with ease is thus needed. In
particular, a singular device that performs multiple functions in
the maintenance of nails and cuticles is needed.
[0004] Examples of related art are described below:
[0005] U.S. Pat. No. 5,090,427 generally describes a finger groomer
attachment for a writing instrument. The device performs a variety
of manicure operations, and can be used to secure a writing
instrument to an item, such as a shirt pocket to protect the
writing part of a writing instrument from damage and to protect
against unwanted marks made by an unprotected writing point while
at the same time guarding against fouling of the instrument. The
inventive device incorporates a fingernail cleaner for cleaning
under fingernails, a pocket-clip for attaching a writing instrument
to an item such as a shirt pocket, a cuticle pusher for pushing
back the cuticle of a finger, and an abrasive strip for shaping of
the fingernails. These are conveniently incorporated into a durable
and easy to manufacture attachment which fits on a variety of
writing instruments.
[0006] U.S. Pat. No. 8,640,715 generally describes a nail care
apparatus. In one embodiment, a nail care apparatus comprises a
housing, a blade extending from the housing to a distal end, a
motor disposed in the housing and operatively driving the blade to
reciprocate in two parallel planes, and a power source providing
power to the motor. The distal end of the blade may narrow to a
peaked distal edge.
[0007] U.S. Patent Application No. 2013/0125909 generally describes
a manicurist tool comprising a body, a first end, and a second end,
the body comprising one or more gel pads integral with the body,
the gel pads having a shape adapted to promote an optimal ergonomic
position for fingers of a user of the manicurist tool, the first
end comprising an attached cuticle pushing tip comprising flexible
sides, the cuticle pushing tip attached to a spring assembly
removably attached to the body, the cuticle pushing tip constructed
of a polymeric material.
[0008] British Patent No. GB695060A generally describes
improvements for scissor guards, the scissor guards being
applicable for use with scissors generally for protecting the
points when not in use and protecting the pocket, handbag or other
container against damage by the points when the scissors are
carried therein.
[0009] British Patent No. GB2527808B generally describes a manicure
or pedicure device that includes an elongate body having at least
one longitudinally curved surface on which a curved nail treatment
surface is provided, wherein the body comprises first and second
parts, the first part providing a cavity and the second part being
attachable to the first part to close said cavity and being
separable from the first part, wherein a personal care tool is at
least partially located in the cavity when the first and second
parts are attached together, wherein the curved nail treatment
surface is provided at least on the second part.
[0010] Canadian patent No. 2,949,068 generally describes a nail
file case of the kind having a generally clam shell type
configuration is described, with an upper lid and a lower base, the
lid being connected to the base by a flexible hinge. The case
further includes a slot extending along an upper surface of the
lid, the slot being sized to receive a finger nail tip
therethrough. A cuticle pusher also is formed on the case, the
cuticle pusher including a blade being configured for pushing a
cuticle of a finger nail. In addition, a nail cleaner is formed on
the case, the nail cleaner including a projection extending from
the case being configured for insertion beneath a finger nail for
scraping out dirt lodged thereunder.
[0011] Chinese Patent Publication No. CN105639988A generally
describes a disposable manicure tool. The disposable manicure tool
comprises an elongate carrier element having abrasive inserts and
at least one stop for the user's hand. One end of the carrier
element is a scraper in the form of a knife blade with a sharpened
cutting edge, and the other is a pusher in the form of a blade with
an end working edge for moving away the cuticle. The scraper and
the pusher, together with the carrier element are one-piece plastic
product. The cross section of the carrier element has a rectangular
shape which width is at least 0.5 of its height. The abrasive
inserts are arranged on the carrier element in an arbitrary
combination with the said stops for the thumb of the user. The stop
on the pusher is placed on one its side or on both its sides. The
abrasive insert is a strip of abrasive material deposited on the
carrier element. Covering strips of the scarper and the pusher can
be provided with flat surfaces which are firmly fixed to the
covering strips by a bonding material, and the covering strips can
be manufactured into projections, embedded into the body of the
carrier element, of various shapes. The tail end of the covering
strip of the scraper can turn upwards to a cutting edge when an
acute angle is formed between the tail end and a tool longitudinal
axis.
[0012] German Patent No. DE3321352C2 generally describes a device
for manicure, composed of a one-piece, elongated holder with an up
to the ends conducted longitudinal groove into which a file usable
on both sides can be inserted.
[0013] German Patent No. DE60118253T2 generally describes a tool
with multiple functions, particularly with cutting and cleaning
capabilities for cuticles and nails, which allow users to have a
series of functions in a single, small-sized device.
[0014] None of the art described above addresses all of the issues
that the present invention does.
SUMMARY OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0015] According to an aspect of the present invention, a cosmetic
nail and cuticle apparatus is presented. The cosmetic nail and
cuticle apparatus includes a handle portion, at least one cuticle
maintaining device coupled to the handle portion, and a
nail/cuticle file coupled to at least one side of the at least one
cuticle maintaining device.
[0016] According to another aspect of the present invention, a
cosmetic nail and cuticle apparatus is presented. The cosmetic nail
and cuticle apparatus includes a handle portion, a cuticle
pusher-file coupled to the handle portion, a cuticle cleaner-file
coupled to the handle portion, a nail/cuticle file coupled to one
side of the cuticle pusher-file, and a nail/cuticle file coupled to
one side of the cuticle cleaner-file.
[0017] It is an object of the present invention to provide the
cosmetic nail and cuticle apparatus, wherein the at least one
cuticle maintaining device is selected from the group consisting of
a cuticle pusher-file, a nail/cuticle file, and a cuticle
cleaner-file.
[0018] It is an object of the present invention to provide the
cosmetic nail and cuticle apparatus, wherein the nail/cuticle file
is removably coupled to the at least one cuticle maintaining
device.
[0019] It is an object of the present invention to provide the
cosmetic nail and cuticle apparatus, wherein the nail/cuticle file
is etched into the at least one cuticle maintaining device.
[0020] It is an object of the present invention to provide the
cosmetic nail and cuticle apparatus, further comprising a
nail/cuticle file coupled to the handle portion.
[0021] It is an object of the present invention to provide the
cosmetic nail and cuticle apparatus, wherein the nail/cuticle file
is removably coupled to the handle portion.
[0022] It is an object of the present invention to provide the
cosmetic nail and cuticle apparatus, wherein the nail/cuticle file
is etched into the handle portion.
[0023] It is an object of the present invention to provide the
cosmetic nail and cuticle apparatus, wherein the at least one
cuticle maintaining device and the handle portion are a singular
structure.
[0024] It is an object of the present invention to provide the
cosmetic nail and cuticle apparatus, wherein the nail/cuticle file
is removably coupled to the cuticle pusher-file.
[0025] It is an object of the present invention to provide the
cosmetic nail and cuticle apparatus, wherein the nail/cuticle file
is removably coupled to the cuticle cleaner-file.
[0026] It is an object of the present invention to provide the
cosmetic nail and cuticle apparatus, wherein the nail/cuticle file
is etched into the cuticle pusher-file.
[0027] It is an object of the present invention to provide the
cosmetic nail and cuticle apparatus, wherein the nail/cuticle file
is etched into the cuticle cleaner-file.
[0028] It is an object of the present invention to provide the
cosmetic nail and cuticle apparatus, wherein the cuticle
pusher-file, the cuticle cleaner-file, and the handle portion are a
singular structure.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0029] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an efficient nail and
cuticle tool having a cuticle file and a cuticle cleaner-file,
according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0030] FIG. 2 shows a side view of an efficient nail and cuticle
tool having a cuticle file and a cuticle cleaner-file, according to
an embodiment of the present invention.
[0031] FIG. 3 shows a top view of an efficient nail and cuticle
tool having a cuticle file and a cuticle cleaner-file, according to
an embodiment of the present invention.
[0032] FIG. 4 shows a front view of an efficient nail and cuticle
tool having a cuticle file and a cuticle cleaner-file, according to
an embodiment of the present invention.
[0033] FIG. 5 shows a rear view of an efficient nail and cuticle
tool having a cuticle file and a cuticle cleaner-file, according to
an embodiment of the present invention.
[0034] FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of an efficient nail and
cuticle tool having a cuticle file, according to an embodiment of
the present invention.
[0035] FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of an efficient nail and
cuticle tool having a cuticle cleaner-file, according to an
embodiment of the present invention.
[0036] FIG. 8 shows a perspective view of an efficient nail and
cuticle tool having two cuticle files or cleaner-files, according
to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0037] FIG. 9 shows a side view of an efficient nail and cuticle
tool having two cuticle files or cleaner-files, according to an
embodiment of the present invention.
[0038] FIG. 10 shows a bottom view of an efficient nail and cuticle
tool having two cuticle files or cleaner-files, according to an
embodiment of the present invention.
[0039] FIG. 11 shows a front view of an efficient nail and cuticle
tool having two cuticle files or cleaner-files, according to an
embodiment of the present invention.
[0040] FIG. 12 shows a side view of an efficient nail and cuticle
tool having two cuticle files or pusher-files, according to an
embodiment of the present invention.
[0041] FIG. 13 shows a side view of a portion of an efficient nail
tool having a removable cuticle-pusher, according to an embodiment
of the present invention.
[0042] FIG. 14 shows a side view of a portion of an efficient nail
tool having a removable cuticle-pusher, according to an embodiment
of the present invention.
[0043] FIG. 15 shows a side view of a portion of an efficient nail
tool having a removable file, according to an embodiment of the
present invention.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0044] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now
be described with reference to the drawings. Identical elements in
the various figures are identified with the same reference
numerals.
[0045] Reference will now be made in detail to each embodiment of
the present invention. Such embodiments are provided by way of
explanation of the present invention, which is not intended to be
limited thereto. In fact, those of ordinary skill in the art may
appreciate upon reading the present specification and viewing the
present drawings that various modifications and variations can be
made thereto.
[0046] Referring now to FIG. 1, a perspective view of an efficient
nail tool 100 having a cuticle pusher-file 110 and a cuticle
cleaner-file 120 is illustratively depicted, in accordance with an
embodiment of the present invention. It is noted that a cuticle
pusher-file 110 may include a cuticle pusher and/or a combination
of a cuticle pusher and a nail/cuticle file 130. It is further
noted that a cuticle cleaner-file 110 may include a cuticle cleaner
and/or a combination of a cuticle cleaner and a nail/cuticle file
130.
[0047] According to an embodiment, the efficient nail tool 100
includes a cuticle pusher-file 110 and a cuticle cleaner-file 120.
According to another embodiment, the efficient nail tool 100
includes either one or more cuticle pusher-files 110 and/or one or
more cuticle cleaner-files 120. The one or more cuticle
pusher-files 110 and/or one or more cuticle cleaner-files 120 are
secured to an end of the handle portion 140. According to an
embodiment, the cuticle pusher-file 110 and/or the cuticle
cleaner-file includes a nail/cuticle file 130.
[0048] Referring now to FIGS. 2-3, a side view (FIG. 2) and a top
view (FIG. 3) of an efficient nail tool 100 having a cuticle
pusher-file 110 and a cuticle cleaner-file 120 are illustratively
depicted, in accordance with an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0049] According to an embodiment, the efficient nail tool 100
includes a nail/cuticle file 130. According to an embodiment, the
nail/cuticle file 130 is coupled to the cuticle pusher-file 110.
The nail/cuticle file 130 may be coupled to the cuticle pusher-file
110 by way of an adhesive, a clip, a hook and loop fastener, and/or
any other suitable fastening mechanism while maintaining the spirit
of the present invention. According to an embodiment, the
nail/cuticle file 130 is removably coupled to the cuticle
pusher-file 110. According to an embodiment, the nail/cuticle file
130 is etched into the cuticle pusher-file 110. The nail/cuticle
file 130 may encompass a part or an entire surface of a side of the
cuticle pusher-file 110. The nail/cuticle file 130 may encompass
one or multiple sides of the cuticle pusher-file 110. According to
an embodiment, one side of the cuticle pusher-file 110 contains no
nail/cuticle file 130. According to an embodiment, the cuticle
pusher-file 110 is spade-shaped. It is noted, however, that the
cuticle pusher-file 110 may include other suitable shapes while
maintaining the spirit of the present invention.
[0050] According to an embodiment, the nail/cuticle file 130 is
coupled to the cuticle cleaner-file 120. The nail/cuticle file 130
may be coupled to the cuticle cleaner-file 120 by way of an
adhesive, a clip, a hook and loop fastener, and/or any other
suitable fastening mechanism while maintaining the spirit of the
present invention. According to an embodiment, the nail/cuticle
file 130 is removably coupled to the cuticle cleaner-file 120.
According to an embodiment, the nail/cuticle file 130 is etched
into the cuticle cleaner-file 120. The nail/cuticle file 130 may
encompass a part or an entire surface of a side of the cuticle
cleaner-file 120. The nail/cuticle file 130 may encompass one or
multiple sides of the cuticle cleaner-file 120. As shown in the
embodiment of FIG. 3, one side of the cuticle cleaner-file 120
contains no nail/cuticle file 130. According to an embodiment, the
cuticle cleaner-file 120 is spear-shaped. It is noted, however,
that the cuticle cleaner-file 120 may include other suitable shapes
while maintaining the spirit of the present invention. For example,
according to FIGS. 8-11, the cuticle cleaner-file 120 is V-shaped.
Further, each of the cuticle pusher-file 110 or the cuticle
cleaner-file 120 may have varying shapes and possess varying
degrees of bluntness or sharpness depending on the desired
characteristics.
[0051] According to an embodiment, a nail/cuticle file 130 is
coupled to the handle portion 140. The nail/cuticle file 130 may be
coupled to a part or an entire surface of the handle portion 140.
According to an embodiment, the nail/cuticle file 130 is etched
into the handle portion 140. The nail/cuticle file 130 may cover
all or part of the surface area of the handle portion 140.
According to an embodiment, the at least one cuticle pusher-file
110 and/or at least one cuticle cleaner-file 120 and the handle
portion 140 are a singular device.
[0052] Referring now to FIGS. 6-7, perspective views of an
efficient nail tool 400 having only a cuticle pusher-file 110 (FIG.
6) and an efficient nail tool 500 having only a cuticle
cleaner-file 120 (FIG. 7) are illustratively depicted, in
accordance with various embodiments of the present invention.
[0053] According to various embodiments, the cuticle pusher-file
110 of efficient nail tool 400 and the cuticle cleaner-file 120 of
efficient nail tool 500 are configured similarly to the cuticle
pusher-file 110 and cuticle cleaner-file 120 of efficient nail tool
100. As such, the cuticle pusher-file 110 and cuticle cleaner-file
120 may come in any suitable shape.
[0054] According to an embodiment, the cuticle pusher-file 110 has
a curved surface. According to an embodiment, the cuticle
pusher-file has a flat surface. It is noted, however, that the
cuticle pusher-file 110 and/or the cuticle cleaner-file 120 may be
any suitable shape while maintaining the spirit of the present
invention. According to an embodiment, the nail/cuticle file 130
may be coupled to the cuticle pusher-file 110 on one the surfaces,
both of the surfaces, and/or on the edge between the two surfaces.
As shown in FIGS. 3-4 and 7-11, the cuticle cleaner-file 120 may
have a pointed top for aiding in cleaning cuticles.
[0055] As shown in FIGS. 8-11, an efficient nail tool 800 having a
cuticle cleaner-file 120 on both ends of a handle portion 140 is
illustratively depicted, in accordance with an embodiment of the
present invention. According to an embodiment, there is a
nail/cuticle file 130 coupled to one of the two cuticle
cleaner-files 120. According to another embodiment, the
nail/cuticle file 130 is coupled to both of the cuticle
cleaner-files 120.
[0056] As shown in FIG. 12, an efficient nail tool 900 is shown
having a cuticle pusher-file 110 on both ends of a handle portion
140. According to an embodiment, there is a nail/cuticle file 130
coupled to one of the two cuticle pusher-files 110. According to
another embodiment, the nail/cuticle file 130 is coupled to both of
the cuticle pusher-files 120.
[0057] Referring now to FIGS. 13-14, side views of a portion of an
efficient nail tool having a removable wide cuticle-pusher 112
(FIG. 13) and a narrow cuticle pusher (FIG. 14) are illustratively
depicted, in accordance with various embodiments of the present
invention.
[0058] According to the embodiments shown in FIGS. 13-14, the
cuticle pushers 110, 112 include a protrusion 145 configured to be
inserted into a receiving portion 150 of the handle 140. According
to an embodiment, the protrusion 145 is removable from the
receiving portion 150, thus enabling the cuticle pusher 110, 112 to
be removed from the handle 140. It is noted, however, that other
cosmetic devices, such as, e.g., a cuticle cleaner 120 may
alternatively be coupled to the protrusion 145, enabling it to be
removed from the handle 140.
[0059] Referring now to FIG. 15, a side view of a portion of an
efficient nail tool having a removable file 155 is illustratively
depicted, in accordance with an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0060] According to various embodiments of the present invention,
one or more portions of the efficient nail tool may include a
removable file 155, which may be placed and/or removed from one or
more locations on the efficient nail tool.
[0061] According to any of the embodiments, the cuticle pusher-file
110, 112 and/or the cuticle cleaner-file 120 may include a
nail/cuticle file 130 incorporated and/or etched therein.
[0062] According to any of the embodiments, the efficient nail tool
may include metal and/or plastic and may be disposable or reusable.
According to an embodiment, the cuticle pusher-file 110, 112 and/or
the cuticle cleaner-file 120 include a material different from the
handle 140 portion. According to an embodiment, the cuticle
pusher-file 110, 112 and/or the cuticle cleaner-file 120 include a
material included in the handle portion 140.
[0063] The efficient nail tools described herein provide a cosmetic
nail apparatus that removes and/or cleans a cuticle without the use
of scissors or cuticle clippers, thereby making the removal of
cuticles easier.
[0064] When introducing elements of the present disclosure or the
embodiment(s) thereof, the articles "a," "an," and "the" are
intended to mean that there are one or more of the elements.
Similarly, the adjective "another," when used to introduce an
element, is intended to mean one or more elements. The terms
"including" and "having" are intended to be inclusive such that
there may be additional elements other than the listed
elements.
[0065] Although this invention has been described with a certain
degree of particularity, it is to be understood that the present
disclosure has been made only by way of illustration and that
numerous changes in the details of construction and arrangement of
parts may be resorted to without departing from the spirit and the
scope of the invention.
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