# US 2019/0166971 A1 · Support for use in cosmetic or leisure activity > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2019/0166971 A1 - Document ID: US20190166971A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/831,768 - Filed: 2017-12-05 - Published: 2019-06-06 - Earliest claimed: 2017-12-05 - Assignees: Nailpad Ltd. - Applicants: Nailpad Ltd. - Inventors: James Robert Salmon; Joseph Daniel Deely; Caroline Emma Salmon; Victoria Jane Deely - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20190166971A1 ## CPC - A45D 29/22: Finger-supports - A45D 29/00: Manicuring or pedicuring implements - A45D 34/00: Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes - A45D 2034/002: {Accessories} - A45D 2200/00: Details not otherwise provided for in A45D - A45D: HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT (wigs, toupees or the like A41G3/00, A41G5/00; hairdressers' chairs A47C1/04; hair cutting appliances, razors B26B); EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING ## Abstract The invention provides a support for use in a leisure activity or cosmetic treatment in a reclined position wherein the support comprises two sections connected by a section hinge wherein a first section comprises a leg connected by a leg hinge to the first section where the leg hinge is substantially perpendicular to the section hinge. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A support for use in a leisure activity or cosmetic treatment wherein the support comprises two sections connected by a section hinge wherein a first section has a single leg suitable for being held between a user's legs wherein the leg is connected by a leg hinge to the first section and where the leg hinge is substantially perpendicular to the section hinge. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) A support as defined in claim 1 wherein the first section may form a container holder on its upper surface for receiving a container for use in a cosmetic treatment or a container for use in a leisure activity. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) A support as defined in claim 1 wherein the section hinge is arranged to divide the support into the two sections such that the two sections have substantially corresponding shapes. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) A support as defined in claim 1 wherein the support has a circular shape and the section hinge is diametric. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) A support as defined in claim 1 wherein the support has a rectilinear shape. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) A support as defined in claim 1 wherein the two sections have correspondingly shaped circumferential features which engage when the support is in a closed configuration to form a sealed container. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) A support as defined in claim 1 wherein the two sections comprise a resilient material to reduce slipping when the support is used on a smooth surface. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) A support as defined claim 1 wherein the support comprises a container closure to secure the support in its closed configuration. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) A support as defined in claim 1 wherein the leg has one or more stops to prevent its over-rotation beyond an angle of about 90° to a lower surface of the first section. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) A support as defined in claim 9 wherein the one or more stops comprises a leg lip or one or more leg tabs. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) A support as defined in claim 1 wherein the leg comprises a leg lock to secure the leg in its extended position. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) A support as defined in claim 1 wherein the leg forms a finger hole for ease of use in moving the leg. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) A support as defined in claim 1 wherein the leg is an extendable leg. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) A support as defined in claim 13 wherein the leg has a telescopic section. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) A support as defined in claim 1 wherein the support comprises a second section which has an upper surface which forms a support surface for the leisure activity or cosmetic treatment. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) A support as defined in claim 15 wherein the second section has a lower surface provided with one or more clips for storing one or more tools for use in a cosmetic treatment. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) A support as defined in claim 15 wherein the second section comprises a hinged fastening for attachment to an electronic device such as a tablet computer or a smart phone. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) A support as defined in claim 1 wherein the leg has a planar shape. ### Claim 19 (depends on 1) A support as defined in claim 1 wherein the leg is shaped to fold into half of the first section. ### Claim 20 (depends on 1) A support as defined in claim 1 wherein the leg hinge is arranged across the middle of the first section such that the support is balanced when its leg is gripped between a user's legs.