With Abrader, File Or Buffer Patents (Class 132/75.6)
  • Patent number: 11304491
    Abstract: Cosmetic cuticle apparatuses are presented. A cosmetic cuticle apparatus includes a handle portion having a first end and a second end, two cuticle maintaining devices coupled to the handle portion, and at least one cuticle buffer coupled to at least one side of the two cuticle maintaining devices. The two cuticle maintaining devices include a cuticle pusher having an arcuate periphery and a “V”-shaped cuticle cleaner having a “V”-shaped cross-section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: GOMES CONCEPTS LLC
    Inventor: Barbara Gomes
  • Patent number: 10292476
    Abstract: A nail care device for cleaning and buffing nails comprising; a housing having a front housing cavity that is open on one end with the open end configured for horizontal insertion of a digit nail, a digit positioner placed at said open front cavity, an open at one end hallow interchangeable bristle case with bristles protruding inward providing contact to nail directly connected to an axle enclosed in the middle of the housing cavity, a motor connected to said bristle case by said axle and that motor be located directly behind a closed end of the bristle case, a ball bearing ring for smoother rotation of bristle case disposed in housing cavity between said front cavity and said bristle case, a power source providing power to said motor and, a power control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Inventor: Chadwick G Barrett
  • Patent number: 9560906
    Abstract: A fingernail file case includes a hole through which filing can take place while the case remains otherwise fully closed. The case may optionally include a projection adapted to scrape under a fingernail and/or a blade adapted to push a cuticle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: SPILO WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventor: Ian Allen Dyer
  • Patent number: 9492029
    Abstract: Splatter guard for pots, pans, and other cooking appliances, with long-handled tongs, which have two legs that can be pressed together, includes a movable tongue situated between the two legs so that the tongue is raised when the two legs are pressed together. If the two legs are pressed together, the tongue is automatically raised, at least partially, and in particular in its front area, which faces the free leg ends, to the extent that the tongue protrudes above the two legs. In this way, a clamping space is formed between the raised tongue and the two legs into which a flat splatter guard element can be inserted. If pressure is applied on the two legs when the splatter guard element has been inserted, the splatter guard goes back to its basic position in which the tongue is located, at least essentially, in one plane with the two legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Inventors: Han Dat Hong, Gero Bruckmann
  • Patent number: 9441320
    Abstract: A cloth presser includes a grip portion, a first press end and a second press end. The grip portion is elongated, having a straight longitudinal axis. The first press end and the second press end are spaced apart from each other, with the grip portion intervening between the first press end and the second press end. The first press end is configured to make point contact with an object such as a piece of cloth, and the second press end is configured to make surface contact with the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: CLOVER MFG. CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kumiko Nitta, Chihiro Iwasaki
  • Patent number: 9326581
    Abstract: An implement for abrading or filing a nail of a person, such as a fingernail or a toenail, includes a body that has a first side, a second side, and a peripheral edge. The peripheral edge has a peripheral groove formed therearound that has a floor that continuously varies in depth based on a radial position. A perimeter abrading surface is applied to the floor of the groove. A first abrading surface is applied to the first side of the body, preferably via a removable disk that adheres with an adhesive to the first side of the body. A second abrading surface, preferably via a second removable disk that adheres with the adhesive to the second side of the body, is preferably applied to the second side of the body, the second abrading surface having a different abrasiveness or grit than the first abrading surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Inventor: Robert S. Lowery
  • Patent number: 9113691
    Abstract: The present invention features a cleaning swab for cleaning, disinfecting, and sealing underneath fingernails. The swab features an elongated shaft having a first end and a second end. A first swab is disposed on the first end of the elongated shaft. The first swab is impregnated with a solution with at least six of the following: keratin, equisetum arvense, carrageenan, aucoumea klaineana extract, ginseng root extract, vitamin C, and tea tree oil. The first swab has an oval cone profile with a hard sharp pointed tip and indentation grooves disposed on the lateral surface of the swab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Inventors: Alejandra L. Picazo, Michael S. Farraj
  • Patent number: 8960201
    Abstract: A foot scrubbing device removes dead or callused skin from a foot. The device includes a handle and a planar panel coupled to and extending from a second end of the handle. The panel has a first face and a second face. A perimeter edge is coupled to and extends around the first face and the second face of the panel. A first abrasive surface is coupled to and covers the first face of the panel. A second abrasive surface is coupled to and covers the second face of the panel. The second abrasive surface has a grit size different than a grit size of the first abrasive surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Inventor: Hazel M. Davis
  • Publication number: 20130133677
    Abstract: The nail-cleaning tool 1000 has a body part 100 and the body part 100 has an oil reservoir 80 therein. An abrasive member 10 and a nib 20 are protruded from the body part 100. The nib 20 is connected to the oil reservoir 80 so that oil is supplied to the nib 20 from the oil reservoir 80, and the nib 20 and the abrasive member 10 are aligned to be in contact with each other by their faces along the longitudinal direction of the body part 100.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: BEAUTY PROMOTIONS INC.
    Inventor: BEAUTY PROMOTIONS INC.
  • Patent number: 8372086
    Abstract: A skin care file includes a substantially linear handle portion, a substantially rounded file portion having an edge, and a substantially linear arm portion connecting the handle portion to the file portion. An angle between the handle portion and the arm portion is between approximately 15° and 60°. The file portion has a maximum dimension between approximately 0.5 and 1.5 inches. The file portion includes on at least one side and on at least a portion of the edge a grit surface having a grit between approximately 120 and 60 grit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Inventor: Lesley Lind
  • Patent number: 8261754
    Abstract: A filing strip having a support portion, an abrasive portion, and at least two edge portions is provided. The support portion provides a groove that extends at least partially along a longitudinal axis of the support portion, and has a degree of flexibility sufficient to flexes under pressure applied with the insertion of an end of a human nail into the groove. The abrasive portion is positioned within the groove so as to file the end of the human nail inserted into the groove. The edge portions are positioned at least partially along an upper periphery and a lower periphery of the groove, respectively, to define a depth of the groove to limit the insertion of the human nail into the groove and to ensure only the end of the nail and not surrounding flesh to the human nail is filed by the abrasive portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Ganghut Ltd.
    Inventor: Ronald J. Pitstick
  • Patent number: 8235058
    Abstract: The foot callous removal device has a handle, a cylindrical extension affixed downwardly to the handle, a shoe having a sole, a vamp, and a toe cap connected to the vamp and the sole, an abrasive disposed within the toe cap, a notched receiver disposed laterally and rearwardly within the sole, a collar, the cylindrical extension downwardly affixed within the collar, a lateral projection disposed radialy outward on the collar, a flared end disposed outwardly on the lateral projection, whereby the collar is affixed within the notched receiver of the sole, and the cylindrical extension and handle are substantially perpendicular to the shoe sole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Inventors: Nellie J. Fritts, Carl Lee Helton
  • Patent number: 8201565
    Abstract: The invention is a hand held nail and foot groomer for people, which includes a spherical nail groomer body having at least one compartment for batteries and tips; a semi-spherical tip cover assembly having an opening, being in substantial contact to the nail groomer body and being movably connected to the nail groomer body; a combination battery, motor and tip compartment; a tip assembly for attachment of various shapes and sizes of nail files and brushes. The preferred embodiment of this invention is one in which the nail body optionally includes a flat bottom section which includes one or more detachable ringed or recessed sections, said ring sections or recessed sections capable of holding rounded and optionally recessed files and/or pumice stones and/emery files and/or foot scarpers useful in grooming feet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Products of Tomorrow, Inc.
    Inventors: Juan Fernandez, Paul McGrath
  • Publication number: 20120042891
    Abstract: An applicator assembly is provided, the applicator assembly includes a base member, a cap member removably associated with the base member, a container for a substance to be applied; and an applicator member removably associated with the container. The container and applicator member are configured to be received within an interior space defined between the base member and cap member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventor: Kathryn Hope Rose
  • Publication number: 20120012125
    Abstract: This device for applying a treatment product to a surface to be treated comprises a file (5) for filing the surface to be treated, an applicator (3) for taking a quantity of product and applying it to the surface to be treated, and a sleeve (2), equipped with said file and said applicator, for handling the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventors: Didier Rodenas, Céline Bonora, Cécile Maigne
  • Publication number: 20110209348
    Abstract: A nail clipping system comprises two opposed surfaces (relatively flat, curved or ergonomically or functionally non-planar) hinged at one end. The hinge may be a living hinge made from the same or similar structural material as the opposed surfaces, or may be a spring-loaded hinge connecting the two opposed surfaces. Associated with an upper one of the opposed surfaces is at least one (relatively) downward exterior plate, and associated with a lower one of the opposed surfaces is at least one (relatively) upward interior plate directly opposed to a downward exterior plate. The at least one downward exterior plate has a slot therein accessible to finger nails. The slot may be linear or curved (to accommodate the curve of nails). The at least one upward interior plate has a blade element that slides along an interior surface of the downward exterior plate and across the slot therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Inventor: Thomas James McMullen, JR.
  • Publication number: 20110079234
    Abstract: The present invention provides a nail clipper having a hole to receive a key chain wherein the hole is a sufficient distance from the lever arm of the clipper to easily expose the hole for receiving a key chain. The key ring hole is better exposed, with no hindrance from the pivot arm, either via an extension of the clippers themselves or through a shortening of the pivot arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventor: Lars Lamont Collins
  • Patent number: 7918233
    Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to a tool with multiple functions for use in cleaning fingers and fingernails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Goody Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Burgess, Tylor Garland, Aldis Rauda, Stan Chudzik, Christin Hartsfield
  • Publication number: 20100236565
    Abstract: The invention is a hand held nail and foot groomer for people, which includes a spherical nail groomer body having at least one compartment for batteries and tips; a semi-spherical tip cover assembly having an opening, being in substantial contact to the nail groomer body and being movably connected to the nail groomer body; a combination battery, motor and tip compartment; a tip assembly for attachment of various shapes and sizes of nail files and brushes. The preferred embodiment of this invention is one in which the nail body optionally includes a flat bottom section which includes one or more detachable ringed or recessed sections, said ring sections or recessed sections capable of holding rounded and optionally recessed files and/or pumice stones and/emery files and/or foot scarpers useful in grooming feet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: PRODUCTS OF TOMORROW, INC.
    Inventors: JUAN FERNANDEZ, Paul McGrath
  • Patent number: 7712474
    Abstract: A disposable device for exfoliating skin is disclosed which is simple and inexpensive to manufacture. The device can be secured to a shower floor or wall without tools or adhesives, and provides a stationary and waterproof exfoliating device for hands-free use while showering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Inventor: Laura Dixon
  • Publication number: 20100083975
    Abstract: A nail care system and method using a rubber or soft plastic coated mandrel bit connected to a rotary device, the mandrel bit reducing vibration during operation of the nail care system allowing for smoother polishing and filing as well as a more comfortable experience for the client and nail care practitioner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: SOFI NAILS, INC.
    Inventors: Phong H. Nguyen, Chung Quoc Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20090145451
    Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to a tool with multiple functions for use in cleaning fingers and fingernails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Patrick Burgess, Tylor Garland, Aldis Rauda, Stan Chudzik, Christin Hartsfield
  • Publication number: 20090090375
    Abstract: A multi-function cosmetic device having a first and a second component, each removable from one another wherein the second component has a first section and a second section each of which are removable from one another. The front of the first component and the fronts of the first and second sections are working components, such as, but are not limited to, fingernail brushes, fingernail scrapers/cleaners, fingernail design tips, and make-up brushes. Additional independent stackable components, each having a similar working component at their respective front ends, are removably stackable onto the fronts of either first component or the fronts of the first and second sections of the second component and are removably stackable onto each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventor: Christine TRAN
  • Publication number: 20090071491
    Abstract: A device for removing skin having a cartridge with a file containing a plurality of cutting edges for scraping skin, wherein the cartridge is connected to a handle such that the removed skin is collected between the cartridge and the handle, and a removable cover that may be connected to the cartridge by placing the cover over the cutting surface so as to shield the user from the cutting surface when the implement is not in use and/or to prevent removed skin from exiting the cartridge through the cutting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Jun Yang, Ajit Khubani
  • Publication number: 20080230081
    Abstract: The invention is a horny layer remover with simple and sanitary structure to be easily made and to prevent the damage of skin and effectively remove the horny layers according to the hardness of the horny layer. The invention includes at least one blade in the shape of circle, curve or closed loop on one or both side of the body. And the blade is integrally formed with the body by means of injection molding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventor: Jin-Ho MOON
  • Patent number: 7322362
    Abstract: A nail treating tool having a graspable handle, a first treating surface, and a second treating surface. The first and second treating surfaces are interchangeably placeable in an operative position relative to the graspable handle such that the graspable handle can be grasped by a user and manipulated to bear one of the first and second treating surfaces that is in the operative position against a nail to effect treatment thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Inventor: Aaron Tiram
  • Patent number: 7322915
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an exercise tool. More particularly, it relates to an exercise tool specifically devised as a toe stretcher to align, separate, and stretch toes. The toe stretcher comprises a frame with a separator for separating a plurality of toes. The frame further includes holes or indentations for placement of the toes. Additionally, the frame is flexible, allowing a user to easily manipulate the toe stretcher and place it on the user's toes, effectively separating and stretching toes. Furthermore, the toe stretcher may be attached with a footwear, allowing a user to not only stretch toes, but to also use the toe stretcher as a footwear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Inventor: Frederic Ferri
  • Patent number: 7284555
    Abstract: A manicuring implement includes a shaft and an operative head arranged at an end of the shaft and having first and second fixed jaws defining an indentation therebetween. The first jaw has a straight inner surface forming one side of the indentation and an outer surface having a straight portion on an opposite side. The second jaw has a curved inner surface forming the other side of the indentation and an outer surface having a curved portion on an opposite side. By forming the straight and curved portions on the outer surfaces of the jaws, a manicurist can readily determine the orientation of the implement and use the implement to cause either the straight or curved jaw to be inserted between the nail and the underlying skin to clean the underside of the nail. The indentation serves to limit the penetration of the jaws below the nail into the underlying skin and nail bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Inventor: Jeffrey S. Knox
  • Patent number: 7131939
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an exercise tool. More particularly, it relates to an exercise tool specifically devised as a toe stretcher to align, separate, and stretch toes. The toe stretcher comprises a frame with a separator for separating a plurality of toes. The frame further includes holes or indentations for placement of the toes. Additionally, the frame is flexible, allowing a user to easily manipulate the toe stretcher and place it on the user's toes, effectively separating and stretching toes. Furthermore, the toe stretcher may be attached with a footwear, allowing a user to not only stretch toes, but to also use the toe stretcher as a footwear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Inventor: Frederic Ferri
  • Patent number: 7055527
    Abstract: A cuticle removing device includes a first set having a first handle and a first scrubbing stick connected to a first end of the first handle. A recess is defined in the first handle and communicates an opening defined in a second end of the first handle. A second set has a second handle and a second scrubbing stick connected to a first end of the second handle. The second set is removably received in the recess. A ring is mounted to an outer periphery of the second handle and engaged with an inner periphery of the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Inventor: Tien-Jen Tien
  • Patent number: 6913025
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a callus-removing skin-file capable of removing fingernails, toenails, calluses and the like and a method of manufacturing the same. The callus removing file 21, comprises a base plate 24 made of glass, an abrasive layer 23 formed on the base plate by sanding; and a coating layer 22 coated on the upper surface of the abrasive layer 23 with a mixture of epoxy resin, a hardening agent and emery. The method of manufacturing the callus-removing skin-file includes the steps of: preparing a base plate 24 made from glass material; making a mixture by mixing 20 to 25 percent by weight epoxy resin, a 40 to 55 percent by weight hardening agent and 15 to 20 percent by weight emery; forming an abrasive layer 23 by sanding a surface of the base plate 24; coating the mixture on the upper surface of the sanded base plate; and hardening the base plate 24 coated with the mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Inventor: In-sool Cho
  • Publication number: 20040231687
    Abstract: A device adapted for keeping in a wallet, a pocket, a bag, or a similar place, said device is designed as a credit card in size and preferably has a display surface intended for commercial use, where said device is made of a relatively stiff material such as cardboard or plastic, and that said device in a corner area is provided with a flexible finger (46), which at an outer end (48) is provided with a slit or narrowing (50) for use in removing a tick or corresponding blood sucking insect, which has bitten on to and bored its snout down into the skin of a person or an animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventor: Per Kirkegaard
  • Publication number: 20040094178
    Abstract: A nail grooming device suitable for incorporation in other products and comprising a support base is disclosed. A nail cleaning tip is defined on the base. A cuticle pusher is defined on the base. An abrasive member is secured to the base. An attachment member is also secured to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2002
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventor: Charles Sherts
  • Publication number: 20030172945
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a callus-removing skin-file capable of removing fingernails, toenails, calluses and the like and a method of manufacturing the same. The callus removing file 21, comprises a base plate 24 made of glass, an abrasive layer 23 formed on the base plate by sanding; and a coating layer 22 coated, on the upper surface of the abrasive layer 23 with a mixture of epoxy resin, a hardening agent and emery. The method of manufacturing the callusing removing skin-file includes the steps of: preparing a base plate 24 made from glass material; making a mixture by mixing 20 to 25 percent by weight epoxy resin, a 40 to 55 percent by weight hardening agent and 15 to 20 percent by weight emery; forming an abrasive layer 23 by sanding a surface of the base plate 24; coating the mixture on the upper surface of the sanded base plate; and hardening the base plate 24 coated with the mixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Inventor: In-sool Cho
  • Patent number: 6601588
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for tooling and locking a handle to a pedicure blade is disclosed. The method and apparatus member presents an entire surface of the pedicure member to be available for use, the curving of the surface allows easy access to calluses in hard to reach areas, the blade thus may be sanitized in a disinfectant and the size of the blade is more convenient for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: OPI Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Julie Baltierra, Gavril A. Horvath
  • Patent number: 6572299
    Abstract: A writing instrument where an abrasive strip or strips is provided formed substantially along the length of the main body of the writing instrument. There may be a single strip of abrasive material or a plurality of strips of abrasive material, preferably wherein each of the strips has a differing degree of abrasiveness. The external surface may be a variety of configurations, however, one is a square configuration wherein the differing abrasive surfaces are located along opposite faces of the square. A further writing instrument has a slotted external surface where the abrasive strip may be slid into the slotted section and secured in the operative position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Inventor: Patricia Brennan
  • Patent number: 6494213
    Abstract: The present invention provides a slightly bendable nail file which has indicia in the form of a pictorial image. The file comprises a flexible foamed synthetic resin core sandwiched between paperboard panels, at least one of which is of a luminescent material. At least one paperboard panel has a layer of transparent grit bonded thereto. At least one paperboard panel also has an image formed thereon, the image being outwardly visible through the transparent grit. The second paperboard panel may optionally have a mirror coating. A sound chip, light emitting diode (LED), or image projector may optionally be imbedded in the foam core for enhanced audible and visual messaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Inventor: Edward J. Calafut
  • Patent number: 6470895
    Abstract: A pedicure tool is disclosed which comprises a generally elliptical housing having at least three openings extending therethrough. Each of the at least three openings is adapted to releasably receive a concave insert panel therein. Further, each insert panel has an abrasive surface on the exterior thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Inventors: Heidi M. Miller, Wayne A. Miller
  • Publication number: 20020139382
    Abstract: A nail care system which contains a portable case, drying compartments and drying compartment covers. The drying compartments are vertically oriented on opposite sides of the portable case. The drying compartment covers are pivotally mounted to the portable case and open and close like a gull-wing type door. The vertically oriented drying compartments allow the user to place their hands in a comfortable, vertical position in front of them during the drying process. The vertical orientation also reduces the footprint of the portable case. Further, the nail care device may be adapted to dry toenails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventor: Tristan M. Christianson
  • Patent number: 6450175
    Abstract: A nail care instrument has abrasive portions formed by an electroplating process. The instrument comprises a base of synthetic resin, a copper film coated on one surface of the base and having a plurality of release recesses formed by corroding selected portions of the copper film. The abrasive portions formed on non-corroded portions of the copper film, wherein the abrasive portions are formed by electroplating an abrasive substance on the non-corroded portions of the copper film in a solution containing white alumina or the abrasive powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Shinwoo Union Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Il-Yong Park
  • Patent number: 6397853
    Abstract: Disclosed is a filament cleaning tool for fingernails wherein a length of flexible cleaning filament connected at each end to a small rigid securing ring. Inserted beneath the fingernail, the cleaning filament contains a series of bristles, flays or scale-like protrusions, positioned along its length, that remove dirt, grease and grime from beneath the fingernail as it is drawn back and forth therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Inventor: James S. Lovick
  • Patent number: 6367482
    Abstract: The invention relates to a manicure capsule comprising a collecting receptacle (1) for nail clippings which is provided with at least one lateral insertion opening (7) for nail scissors. The end section (5) of the collecting receptacle (1) for nail clippings which encloses the finger insertion opening (12) is configured as a holding section for a holding part which is provided for at least one pair of scissors (3) and which can be detachably fastened to the end section (5), or is configured as a holding section for a holding part which is provided for holding the collecting receptacle (1) for nail clippings on the finger and which can be detachably fastened to the end section (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Inventor: Karl Baltheiser
  • Publication number: 20020014245
    Abstract: A portable finger locating and supporting device for use during manicuring comprises an elongate body shaped and dimensioned to be held comfortably between the fingers and palm of one hand. The ends of the fingers pass around a corner portion of the body which extends along the length thereof. The body has a series of spaced recesses (2, 3, 4, 5) extending around the corner portion for receiving respective fingers of the hand to locate and support the fingers separated from one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2001
    Publication date: February 7, 2002
    Inventor: Patrick Njauwa Mulaisho
  • Patent number: 6289901
    Abstract: A nail instrument includes an elongated handle, a first implement and a second implement. The elongated handle has opposite end portions. Each of the first and second implements have a connecting portion and a working portion. The connecting portion of the first implement is removably mounted to one of the opposite end portions of the elongated handle. The working portion of the first implement is in the form of a conical structure substantially comprised of emery material for providing a filing action. The connecting portion of the second implement is removably mounted to the other of the opposite end portions of the elongated handle. The working portion of the second implement is in the form of a sleeve merging into a flattened blade for providing a prying action and a scraping action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Inventors: Richard A. Singer, Ronda Anderson Singer