U.S. patent application number 16/101433 was filed with the patent office on 2020-02-13 for detachable nail brush apparatus.
The applicant listed for this patent is Dana Bellah. Invention is credited to Dana Bellah.
Application Number | 20200046108 16/101433 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 69406934 |
Filed Date | 2020-02-13 |
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United States Patent
Application |
20200046108 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Bellah; Dana |
February 13, 2020 |
DETACHABLE NAIL BRUSH APPARATUS
Abstract
A detachable nail brush apparatus that includes a cap portion
configured to be detachably connected to a nail polish container,
an elongated tubular member, a fingernail brush extending from one
end of the elongated tubular member, and first and second
connection members. The fingernail brush is configured to apply a
nail polish to a fingernail in an operational mode. The first
connection member is configured to be detachably connected to
connection member. A portion of the detachable nail brush apparatus
containing the fingernail brush is configured to be replaced with
one or more replacements via the first and second connection
members without replacing the cap portion.
Inventors: |
Bellah; Dana; (Sanderson,
TX) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Bellah; Dana |
Sanderson |
TX |
US |
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Family ID: |
69406934 |
Appl. No.: |
16/101433 |
Filed: |
August 11, 2018 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45D 34/043 20130101;
A46B 2200/1046 20130101; A46B 2200/01 20130101; A46B 7/042
20130101; A45D 34/045 20130101; A45D 29/12 20130101; A46B 5/0095
20130101; A46B 7/046 20130101; A46B 9/021 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A46B 7/04 20060101
A46B007/04; A45D 29/12 20060101 A45D029/12; A45D 34/04 20060101
A45D034/04; A46B 5/00 20060101 A46B005/00; A46B 9/02 20060101
A46B009/02 |
Claims
1. A detachable nail brush apparatus comprising: a cap portion
configured to be detachably connected to a nail polish container;
an elongated tubular member; a fingernail brush extending from one
end of the elongated tubular member, wherein the fingernail brush
is configured to apply a nail polish to a fingernail in an
operational mode; and first and second connection members, wherein
the first connection member is configured to be detachably
connected to connection member, and wherein a portion of the
detachable nail brush apparatus containing the fingernail brush is
configured to be replaced with one or more replacements via the
first and second connection members without replacing the cap
portion.
2. The detachable nail brush apparatus of claim 1, wherein the cap
portion and the elongated tubular member comprise at least one
selected from the group consisting of plastic, polyvinyl chloride,
polyethylene, polypropylene, carbon fiber, glass, metal and
wood.
3. The detachable nail brush apparatus of claim 2, wherein the
first connection member is arranged an opposite end of the
elongated tubular member, and wherein the second connection member
is arranged on the cap portion.
4. The detachable nail brush apparatus of claim 3, wherein the
first and second connection members form a snap fastener in which
the first connection member comprises a projecting circular lip and
second connection member comprises a groove configured to receive
the projecting circular lip of connection member in an attached
operational mode.
5. The detachable nail brush apparatus of claim 3, wherein the
first and second connection members form a concentric tube annulus
connector in which the first connection member comprises a circular
end that projects into a circular opening of the second connection
member, wherein the circular opening of second connection member is
slightly larger and sized to receive the first connection member
within the circular opening of the second connection member in an
attached operational mode.
6. The detachable nail brush apparatus of claim 3, wherein the
first and second connection members form respective mated male and
female threaded connectors, and wherein the first connection member
includes cylindrical grooves threaded in a spiral configuration
evenly around an outer surface of the elongated tubular member,
arranged and sized to fit within matching cylindrical grooves on an
inner surface of an opening portion of second connection member in
an attached operational mode.
7. The detachable nail brush apparatus of claim 2, wherein the
first connection member and the second connection member are
arranged at a middle portion of elongated tubular member.
8. The detachable nail brush apparatus of claim 7, wherein the
first and second connection members form a snap fastener in which
the first connection member comprises a projecting circular lip and
second connection member comprises a groove configured to receive
the projecting circular lip of connection member in an attached
operational mode.
9. The detachable nail brush apparatus of claim 7, wherein the
first and second connection members form a concentric tube annulus
connector in which the first connection member comprises a circular
end that projects into a circular opening of the second connection
member, wherein the circular opening of second connection member is
slightly larger and sized to receive the first connection member
within the circular opening of the second connection member in an
attached operational mode.
10. The detachable nail brush apparatus of claim 7, wherein the
first and second connection members form respective mated male and
female threaded connectors, and wherein the first connection member
includes cylindrical grooves threaded in a spiral configuration
evenly around an outer surface of the elongated tubular member,
arranged and sized to fit within matching cylindrical grooves on an
inner surface of an opening portion of second connection member in
an attached operational mode.
11. The detachable nail brush apparatus of claim 2, wherein the
first and second connection members are arranged substantially near
the fingernail brush end of the elongated tubular member.
12. The detachable nail brush apparatus of claim 11, wherein the
first and second connection members form a snap fastener in which
the first connection member comprises a projecting circular lip and
second connection member comprises a groove configured to receive
the projecting circular lip of connection member in an attached
operational mode.
13. The detachable nail brush apparatus of claim 11, wherein the
first and second connection members form a concentric tube annulus
connector in which the first connection member comprises a circular
end that projects into a circular opening of the second connection
member, wherein the circular opening of second connection member is
slightly larger and sized to receive the first connection member
within the circular opening of the second connection member in an
attached operational mode.
14. The detachable nail brush apparatus of claim 11, wherein the
first and second connection members form respective mated male and
female threaded connectors, and wherein the first connection member
includes cylindrical grooves threaded in a spiral configuration
evenly around an outer surface of the elongated tubular member,
arranged and sized to fit within matching cylindrical grooves on an
inner surface of an opening portion of second connection member in
an attached operational mode.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention
[0001] The present invention is generally related to disposable
nail brushes, and more particularly to a detachable nail brush
apparatus.
Discussion of the Background
[0002] Nail brushes known in the prior art are permanently attached
to the screw cap of the nail polish container. Such a configuration
requires purchasing a new polish container to get a new nail brush.
Nail brushes are commonly used by more than one person. This is
especially true in nail salons where the same nail brush is used by
multiple customers. Often this results in contaminants.
Contaminants include, without limitation, infectious organisms that
may thrive and grow in the nail polish once the nail brush is
redeposited into the nail polish container. Notably, but not
limiting, any nail brush coming in contact with an infected nail
may result in the transmission of the infection to other clients.
Further, sharing a nail brush is not in the best interest of nail
hygiene. Nail brushes also wear out by use and over time. For
instance, a nail polish left standing on a nail brush and exposed
to the air may solidify on the nail brush which results in an
unusable nail brush despite possibly still having usable nail
polish in the container.
[0003] For the above reasons, brushes known in the prior art are
permanently attached to the screw cap of the nail polish container
are problematic for sanitary and reusability reasons. Thus, there
currently exist deficiencies in nail brush designs.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] Accordingly, one aspect of the present invention is to
provide a detachable nail brush apparatus that includes a cap
portion configured to be detachably connected to a nail polish
container, an elongated tubular member, a fingernail brush
extending from one end of the elongated tubular member, and first
and second connection members. The fingernail brush is configured
to apply a nail polish to a fingernail in an operational mode. The
first connection member is configured to be detachably connected to
connection member. A portion of the detachable nail brush apparatus
containing the fingernail brush is configured to be replaced with
one or more replacements via the first and second connection
members without replacing the cap portion.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0005] A more complete appreciation of the present invention and
many of the attendant advantages thereof will be readily obtained
as the same becomes better understood by reference to the following
detailed description when considered in conjunction with the
accompanying drawings, wherein:
[0006] FIG. 1A is a side view of a detachable nail brush in a
detached arrangement in accordance with an embodiment of the
present invention;
[0007] FIG. 1B is a side view of the detachable nail brush in an
attached arrangement shown in FIG. 1A;
[0008] FIG. 1C is a side view of a detachable nail brush in a
detached arrangement in accordance with another embodiment of the
present invention;
[0009] FIG. 1D is a cross sectional view taken along line 1D-1D of
the detachable nail brush shown in FIG. 1C;
[0010] FIG. 1E is a side view of the detachable nail brush in an
attached arrangement shown in FIG. 1C;
[0011] FIG. 1F is a side view of a detachable nail brush in a
detached arrangement in accordance with another embodiment of the
present invention;
[0012] FIG. 1G is a side view of the detachable nail brush in an
attached arrangement shown in FIG. 1F;
[0013] FIG. 1H is a side view of a detachable nail brush in a
detached arrangement in accordance with another embodiment of the
present invention;
[0014] FIG. 1I is a cross sectional view taken along line 1I-1I of
the detachable nail brush shown in FIG. 1H;
[0015] FIG. 1J is a side view of the detachable nail brush in an
attached arrangement shown in FIG. 1H;
[0016] FIG. 1K is a side view of a detachable nail brush in a
detached arrangement in accordance with another embodiment of the
present invention;
[0017] FIG. 1L is a side view of the detachable nail brush in an
attached arrangement shown in FIG. 1K;
[0018] FIG. 1M is a side view of a detachable nail brush in a
detached arrangement in accordance with another embodiment of the
present invention;
[0019] FIG. 1N is a cross sectional view taken along line 1N-1N of
the detachable nail brush shown in FIG. 1M;
[0020] FIG. 1O is a side view of the detachable nail brush in an
attached arrangement shown in FIG. 1M;
[0021] FIG. 2A is a side view of a detachable nail brush in a
detached arrangement in accordance with another embodiment of the
present invention;
[0022] FIG. 2B is a side view of the detachable nail brush in an
attached arrangement shown in FIG. 2A;
[0023] FIG. 2C is a cross sectional view taken along line 2C-2C of
the detachable nail brush shown in FIG. 2A;
[0024] FIG. 2D is a side view of a detachable nail brush in a
detached arrangement in accordance with another embodiment of the
present invention;
[0025] FIG. 2E is a side view of the detachable nail brush in an
attached arrangement shown in FIG. 2D;
[0026] FIG. 2F is a cross sectional view taken along line 2F-2F of
the detachable nail brush shown in FIG. 2D;
[0027] FIG. 2G is a side view of a detachable nail brush in a
detached arrangement in accordance with another embodiment of the
present invention;
[0028] FIG. 2H is a side view of the detachable nail brush in an
attached arrangement shown in FIG. 2G;
[0029] FIG. 2I is a cross sectional view taken along line 2I-2I of
the detachable nail brush shown in FIG. 2G;
[0030] FIG. 3A is a side view of a detachable nail brush in a
detached arrangement in accordance with another embodiment of the
present invention;
[0031] FIG. 3B is a side view of the detachable nail brush in an
attached arrangement shown in FIG. 3A;
[0032] FIG. 3C is a cross sectional view taken along line 3C-3C of
the detachable nail brush shown in FIG. 3A;
[0033] FIG. 3D is a side view of a detachable nail brush in a
detached arrangement in accordance with another embodiment of the
present invention;
[0034] FIG. 3E is a side view of the detachable nail brush in an
attached arrangement shown in FIG. 3D;
[0035] FIG. 3F is a cross sectional view taken along line 3F-3F of
the detachable nail brush shown in FIG. 3D;
[0036] FIG. 3G is a side view of a detachable nail brush in a
detached arrangement in accordance with another embodiment of the
present invention;
[0037] FIG. 3H is a side view of the detachable nail brush in an
attached arrangement shown in FIG. 3G; and
[0038] FIG. 3I is a cross sectional view taken along line 3I-3I of
the detachable nail brush shown in FIG. 3G.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0039] Referring now to the drawings, wherein like reference
numerals designate identical or corresponding parts throughout the
several views, preferred embodiments of the present invention are
described.
[0040] Referring to FIGS. 1A-3I, a detachable nail brush apparatus
in accordance with embodiments of the present invention, is shown.
A detachable nail brush includes a cap 12 and an elongated tubular
member 10. The cap 12 and elongated tubular member 10 may be
composed of, without limitation, plastic, polyvinyl chloride,
polyethylene, polypropylene, carbon fiber, glass, metal, wood and
the like. The cap 12 is configured to be detachably connected to a
nail polish container. As is known in the art, without limitation,
the cap 12 may include cylindrical grooves threaded in a spiral
configuration evenly around an interior surface of the cap 12,
arranged and sized to fit around matching cylindrical grooves on an
outer surface of an extended opening portion of a nail polish
container (not shown). However, it is to be understood that the cap
12 may be detachably connected to the nail polish container by any
means now known or developed in the future. A brush 14 extends from
one end 18 of the elongated tubular member 10. The brush 10 is
configured to be used to apply a nail polish to a user's fingernail
in an operational mode.
I. Snap Connector
[0041] FIGS. 1A and 1B depict a first embodiment of the present
invention in respectively a detached arrangement and an attached
arrangement. According to this non-limiting embodiment, an opposite
end of the elongated tubular member 10 includes connection member
16a. Likewise, the cap 12 includes connection member 20a. The
connection member 16a is configured to be detachably connected to
connection member 20a. According to this embodiment, connection
member 16a and connection member 20a form a snap fastener in which
connection member 20a comprises a projecting circular lip and
connection member 16a comprises a groove configured to receive the
projecting circular lip of connection member 20a in an attached
operational mode as shown in FIG. 1B. However, it is understood
that the projecting circular lip and the groove may be on either
the cap 12 or the elongated tubular member 10 without departing
from the scope of the present invention. Further, non-circular
shapes are also possible within the scope of the present
invention.
[0042] FIGS. 1F and 1G depict a second embodiment of the present
invention in respectively a detached arrangement and an attached
arrangement. According to this non-limiting embodiment, an opposite
end of the elongated tubular member 10 is permanently connected to
cap 12 by any known means. The elongated tubular member 10
comprises two elongated tubular portions each respectively having
connection members 16a and 20a at a middle portion of elongated
tubular member 10. The connection member 16a is configured to be
detachably connected to connection member 20a. According to this
embodiment, connection member 16a and connection member 20a form a
snap fastener in which connection member 20a comprises a projecting
circular lip and connection member 16a comprises a groove
configured to receive the projecting circular lip of connection
member 20a in an attached operational mode as shown in FIG. 1G.
However, it is understood that the projecting circular lip and the
groove may be on either end of the two elongated tubular portions
of the elongated tubular member 10 without departing from the scope
of the present invention. Further, non-circular shapes are also
possible within the scope of the present invention.
[0043] FIGS. 1K and 1L depict a third embodiment of the present
invention in respectively a detached arrangement and an attached
arrangement. According to this non-limiting embodiment, an opposite
end of the elongated tubular member 10 is permanently connected to
cap 12 by any known means. The elongated tubular member 10
comprises a tubular portion near end 18 of the elongated tubular
member 10 and an elongated tubular portion, each respectively
having connection members 16a and 20a. The connection member 16a is
configured to be detachably connected to connection member 20a.
According to this embodiment, connection member 16a and connection
member 20a form a snap fastener in which connection member 20a
comprises a projecting circular lip and connection member 16a
comprises a groove configured to receive the projecting circular
lip of connection member 20a in an attached operational mode as
shown in FIG. 1G. However, it is understood that the projecting
circular lip and the groove may be on either end of the two
elongated tubular portions of the elongated tubular member 10
without departing from the scope of the present invention. Further,
non-circular shapes are also possible within the scope of the
present invention.
[0044] FIGS. 2A and 2B depict a fourth embodiment of the present
invention in respectively a detached arrangement and an attached
arrangement. According to this non-limiting embodiment, an opposite
end of the elongated tubular member 10 includes connection member
16c. Likewise, the cap 12 includes connection member 20c. The
connection member 16c is configured to be detachably connected to
connection member 20c. According to this embodiment, connection
member 16c and connection member 20c form a snap fastener in which
connection member 20c comprises a projecting circular lip and
connection member 16c comprises a groove configured to receive the
projecting circular lip of connection member 20c in an attached
operational mode as shown in FIG. 2B. However, it is understood
that the projecting circular lip and the groove may be on either
the cap 12 or the elongated tubular member 10 without departing
from the scope of the present invention. Further, non-circular
shapes are also possible within the scope of the present
invention.
[0045] FIGS. 2D and 2E depict a fifth embodiment of the present
invention in respectively a detached arrangement and an attached
arrangement. According to this non-limiting embodiment, an opposite
end of the elongated tubular member 10 is permanently connected to
cap 12 by any known means. The elongated tubular member 10
comprises two elongated tubular portions each respectively having
connection members 16c and 20c at a middle portion of elongated
tubular member 10. The connection member 16c is configured to be
detachably connected to connection member 20c. According to this
embodiment, connection member 16c and connection member 20c form a
snap fastener in which connection member 20c comprises a projecting
circular lip and connection member 16c comprises a groove
configured to receive the projecting circular lip of connection
member 20c in an attached operational mode as shown in FIG. 2E.
However, it is understood that the projecting circular lip and the
groove may be on either end of the two elongated tubular portions
of the elongated tubular member 10 without departing from the scope
of the present invention. Further, non-circular shapes are also
possible within the scope of the present invention.
[0046] FIGS. 2G and 2H depict a sixth embodiment of the present
invention in respectively a detached arrangement and an attached
arrangement. According to this non-limiting embodiment, an opposite
end of the elongated tubular member 10 is permanently connected to
cap 12 by any known means. The elongated tubular member 10
comprises a tubular portion near end 18 of the elongated tubular
member 10 and an elongated tubular portion, each respectively
having connection members 16c and 20c. The connection member 16c is
configured to be detachably connected to connection member 20c.
According to this embodiment, connection member 16c and connection
member 20c form a snap fastener in which connection member 20c
comprises a projecting circular lip and connection member 16c
comprises a groove configured to receive the projecting circular
lip of connection member 20c in an attached operational mode as
shown in FIG. 2H. However, it is understood that the projecting
circular lip and the groove may be on either end of the two
elongated tubular portions of the elongated tubular member 10
without departing from the scope of the present invention. Further,
non-circular shapes are also possible within the scope of the
present invention.
II. Concentric Tube Annulus Connector
[0047] FIGS. 1C and 1E depict a seventh embodiment of the present
invention in respectively a detached arrangement and an attached
arrangement. FIG. 1D depicts a cross sectional view taken along
line 1D-1D of the detachable nail brush shown in FIG. 1C. According
to this non-limiting embodiment, an opposite end of the elongated
tubular member 10 includes connection member 16b. Likewise, the cap
12 includes connection member 20b. The connection member 16b is
configured to be detachably connected to connection member 20b.
According to this embodiment, connection member 16b and connection
member 20b form a concentric tube annulus connector in which
connection member 16b comprises a circular end that projects into a
circular opening of connection member 20b. The circular opening of
connection member 20b is slightly larger and sized to receive
connection member 16b within its circular opening in an attached
operational mode as shown in FIG. 1E. However, it is understood
that connection member 20b may comprise a circular end that
projects into a circular opening of connection member 16b without
departing from the scope of the present invention. Further,
non-circular shapes are also possible within the scope of the
present invention.
[0048] FIGS. 1H and 1J depict an eighth embodiment of the present
invention in respectively a detached arrangement and an attached
arrangement. FIG. 1I depicts a cross sectional view taken along
line 1I-1I of the detachable nail brush shown in FIG. 1H. According
to this non-limiting embodiment, an opposite end of the elongated
tubular member 10 is permanently connected to cap 12 by any known
means. The elongated tubular member 10 comprises two elongated
tubular portions each respectively having connection members 16a
and 20a at a middle portion of elongated tubular member 10. The
connection member 16b is configured to be detachably connected to
connection member 20b. According to this embodiment, connection
member 16b and connection member 20b form a concentric tube annulus
connector in which connection member 16b comprises a circular end
that projects into a circular opening of connection member 20b. The
circular opening of connection member 20b is slightly larger and
sized to receive connection member 16b within its circular opening
in an attached operational mode as shown in FIG. 1J. However, it is
understood that connection member 20b may comprise a circular end
that projects into a circular opening of connection member 16b
without departing from the scope of the present invention. Further,
non-circular shapes are also possible within the scope of the
present invention.
[0049] FIGS. 1M and 1O depict a ninth embodiment of the present
invention in respectively a detached arrangement and an attached
arrangement. FIG. 1N depicts a cross sectional view taken along
line 1N-1N of the detachable nail brush shown in FIG. 1M. According
to this non-limiting embodiment, an opposite end of the elongated
tubular member 10 is permanently connected to cap 12 by any known
means. The elongated tubular member 10 comprises a tubular portion
near end 18 of the elongated tubular member 10 and an elongated
tubular portion, each respectively having connection members 16a
and 20a. The connection member 16b is configured to be detachably
connected to connection member 20b. According to this embodiment,
connection member 16b and connection member 20b form a concentric
tube annulus connector in which connection member 16b comprises a
circular end that projects into a circular opening of connection
member 20b. The circular opening of connection member 20b is
slightly larger and sized to receive connection member 16b within
its circular opening in an attached operational mode as shown in
FIG. 1O. However, it is understood that connection member 20b may
comprise a circular end that projects into a circular opening of
connection member 16b without departing from the scope of the
present invention. Further, non-circular shapes are also possible
within the scope of the present invention.
III. Male and Female Threaded Connector
[0050] FIGS. 3A and 3B depict a tenth embodiment of the present
invention in respectively a detached arrangement and an attached
arrangement. FIG. 3C depicts a cross sectional view taken along
line 3C-3C of the detachable nail brush shown in FIG. 3A. According
to this non-limiting embodiment, an opposite end of the elongated
tubular member 10 includes connection member 16e. Likewise, the cap
12 includes connection member 20e. The connection member 16e is
configured to be detachably connected to connection member 20e.
According to this embodiment, connection member 16e and connection
member 20e comprise respectively mated male and female threaded
connectors. Connection member 16e includes cylindrical grooves
threaded in a spiral configuration evenly around an outer surface
of the elongated tubular member 10, arranged and sized to fit
within matching cylindrical grooves on an inner surface of an
opening portion of connection member 20e in an attached operational
mode as shown in FIG. 3B. However, it is understood that connection
member 20e may project into a circular opening of connection member
16e without departing from the scope of the present invention.
[0051] FIGS. 3D and 3E depict an eleventh embodiment of the present
invention in respectively a detached arrangement and an attached
arrangement. FIG. 3F depicts a cross sectional view taken along
line 3F-3F of the detachable nail brush shown in FIG. 3D. According
to this non-limiting embodiment, an opposite end of the elongated
tubular member 10 is permanently connected to cap 12 by any known
means. The elongated tubular member 10 comprises two elongated
tubular portions each respectively having connection members 16e
and 20e at a middle portion of elongated tubular member 10. The
connection member 16e is configured to be detachably connected to
connection member 20e. According to this embodiment, connection
member 16e and connection member 20e comprise respectively mated
male and female threaded connectors. Connection member 16e includes
cylindrical grooves threaded in a spiral configuration evenly
around an outer surface of the elongated tubular member 10,
arranged and sized to fit within matching cylindrical grooves on an
inner surface of an opening portion of connection member 20e in an
attached operational mode as shown in FIG. 3E. However, it is
understood that connection member 20e may project into a circular
opening of connection member 16e without departing from the scope
of the present invention.
[0052] FIGS. 3G and 3H depict a twelfth embodiment of the present
invention in respectively a detached arrangement and an attached
arrangement. FIG. 3I depicts a cross sectional view taken along
line 3I-3I of the detachable nail brush shown in FIG. 3G. According
to this non-limiting embodiment, an opposite end of the elongated
tubular member 10 is permanently connected to cap 12 by any known
means. The elongated tubular member 10 comprises a tubular portion
near end 18 of the elongated tubular member 10 and an elongated
tubular portion, each respectively having connection members 16e
and 20e. The connection member 16e is configured to be detachably
connected to connection member 20e. According to this embodiment,
connection member 16e and connection member 20e comprise
respectively mated male and female threaded connectors. Connection
member 16e includes cylindrical grooves threaded in a spiral
configuration evenly around an outer surface of the elongated
tubular member 10, arranged and sized to fit within matching
cylindrical grooves on an inner surface of an opening portion of
connection member 20e in an attached operational mode as shown in
FIG. 3H. However, it is understood that connection member 20e may
project into a circular opening of connection member 16e without
departing from the scope of the present invention.
[0053] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various
modifications and variations can be made in the system and method
of the present invention without departing form the spirit or scope
of the invention. Thus, it is intended that the present invention
cover the modifications and variations of the invention provided
they come within the scope of the appended claims and their
equivalents.
[0054] Obviously, many other modifications and variations of the
present invention are possible in light of the above teachings. The
specific embodiments discussed herein are merely illustrative, and
are not meant to limit the scope of the present invention in any
manner. It is therefore to be understood that within the scope of
the disclosed concept, the invention may be practiced otherwise
than as specifically described.
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