Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to a tool with multiple functions for use in cleaning fingers and fingernails.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved manicure or pedicure device with one or more longitudinal curves. Said curves are designed to aid users produce a curved nail whilst reducing the skill, time, concentration, dexterity and rotation of the device and or nail required to perform the action. Further more the aesthetics and ergonomics of the manicure or pedicure device are also improved.

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.

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.

Abstract: A fingernail grinder uses a bench grinder-like configuration wherein a motor has dual output shafts with a wheel with an abrasive outer circumference attached to one of the shafts. The wheel is contained within a protective housing that has a longitudinal slit through which a fingernail passes to be ground down by the abrasive wheel. A padded member may surround the slit in order to help the user control the depth of insertion of the fingernail. At least one additional slit can be provided with a padded member of different thickness. The opposite side of the device can have a second abrasive wheel with a different coarseness, a buffing wheel or a centrifugal fan contained within a fan housing and having a debris collection bag near the bottom thereof. The fan housing is connected to the abrasive wheel housing and draws the fingernail debris out of that housing and deposits the debris in the debris bag.

Abstract: A nail file, including a file sheet and a handle, wherein at least the file sheet is made of biscuit porcelain, the file sheet containing an abrasive agent.

Abstract: A skin sander for removing dead skin such as calluses and rough dry skin, including a housing, electric motor, and an oscillating sanding surface. The skin sander is ergonomically designed for use by various sized hands with minimal effort.

Abstract: A hair removal apparatus having a housing, a drive mechanism for driving at least a first hair removal unit, and an abrasive element is described. The abrasive element and the first hair removal unit are in close proximity and are equally driven. The abrasive element is arranged and carried in an attachment mountable on and demountable from the housing as an addition to the first hair removal unit.

Abstract: A cosmetic container includes a nail grooming structure on the container. For example, a nail polish cap includes an integral nail file. For example, the nail file may be made from a flexible sheet having a roughened surface on one side and an adhesive backing on the other. The nail polish cap may include a recessed portion with the flexible nail file affixed thereto.

Abstract: A disposable corn and callus remover tool with a holder for receiving an abrasive block. The holder forms a handle for comfortably holding the tool and includes a receptacle to removably receive an abrasive block. The abrasive block may be formed of pumice or a buffing block comprising one or more abrasive layers attached to a compressible layer. The compressible layer is made of foam or hard sponge. The abrasive block is secured to the holder in such a way that both top and bottom abrasive layers are exposed for efficient use.

Abstract: The invention is a curved ergonomic shaped fingernail file for more efficient and comfortable use. It is constructed with a finger grip having a ridged handle and a concave file base that decreases in thickness as it flares out toward its rounded tip. The grip allows for easy use with either hand and provides comfort and ease when filing. The fingernail file comes with a two-sided filing surface made up of two pieces of emery paper. One side (the front side of the fingernail file) is a more coarse grit for more aggressive shaping and trimming of nails. The other side (the underside or back side which can be used by simply flipping the file over) is a finer grit for polishing, buffing, and smoothing of the nail edge. A wide range of color options for the fingernail file will appeal to teens and adults alike.

Abstract: A rotary nail filing apparatus for animals is described that includes a shroud or housing, an opening in the shroud that is suitable sized and shaped to allow an end portion of an animal's nail to be put through the opening, and a suitably shaped and oriented rotary grinder that is contained within the shroud grinding at least a portion of an animal's nail when put through the opening, where at least a portion of the nail particles that are grinded away by the rotary grinder are contained in a portion of the shroud. In some embodiments, the rotary grinder position/orientation and/or its surface are adjustable and/or replaceable.

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.

Abstract: There is disclosed a nail file used to trim or polish the fingernails or the toenails. Conventionally, there has been suggested a nail file having attached a abrasive paper with a roughness on the surface of the stick shaped as a flat plate, or attached abrasive papers with different roughnesses partially, however, several problems have been caused, such as they were very inconvenient to use, and new file should be exchanged if any one of the abrasive papers runs out of its durability, so that it becomes a burden economically.

Abstract: A nail file assembly includes a file sub-assembly that secures preferably to an index of a human hand. The sub-assembly has a flexible sheet having an outer surface that carries an abrasive layer and an opposite inner surface that preferably carries at least in-part a fastener for securing the sheet to the index. With the sub-assembly secured to the index, the remaining indexes of the hand are free to manipulate and support the indexes of an uncooperative fauna that carry respective nails to be filed. When filing, the index of the assembly and which carryies the sub-assembly is free to pivot back and forth across the nail of the fauna.

Abstract: A hand held nail polish removal tool includes a housing having a main body connected by an elongated neck to a head. An abrasive member is removably attached to the head and the tool contains a motor or transducer for causing the abrasive member to move so that when the abrasive member is positioned against a finger or toe nail, the abrasive member will abrade away any polish on the nail. The polish removal process may be accelerated by applying a solvent to the abrasive member. This may be done by dipping that member in a solvent or by including a solvent in the member or by incorporating a solvent dispensing system in the housing which allows a solvent to be delivered via the head to the member's abrasive surface. Preferably, the tool is powered by a rechargeable battery in the housing. Various different abrasive cover members for attachment to the head are also disclosed.

Abstract: A tool for grinding the nail of an animal is shown and described. In one embodiment, the tool includes a head having a distal end and a proximal end. The distal end of the head defines a depression sized for receiving the nail of said animal. The depression also narrows proximally. The tool also includes an abrasive surface inside of the depression.

Abstract: An electrically operated sander for removing calluses and increasing circulation, having a rectangular base unit for insertion into a docking unit. The base unit has a rear end, and includes a movable base plate having rounded edges and a grainy surface area and a gripping handle. The gripping handle extends outwardly from the base unit and defines a curved junction before extending horizontally toward the rear end of the base unit. The base unit houses a motor having a drive shaft mechanically linked to base plate. A rotating two position on-off switch actuates the motor, causing the base plate to vibrate. A rectangular docking unit has a hollow cavity for accepting the gripping handle of the base unit therein for allowing users a hands free method of removing calluses.

Abstract: The callus removal device is used to remove calluses formed on parts of the human body, for example, on the sole of the foot. The callus removal device of the present invention includes a main body, which has a handle and a protruding part, and a disposable sand panel, which is removably coupled to the protruding part of the main body. A plurality of protrusions is provided on a surface of the disposable sand panel to remove calluses. The callus removal device further includes a separating member, which is disposed between the disposable sand panel and the main body. An inside end of the separating member is coupled to a lower surface of the main body, and a second end thereof extends outside the lower surface of the main body.

Abstract: A skin grooming device comprising a planar surface for removable attachment to a stationary surface, having affixed thereto an undulating abrasive block for use in abrading rough, dead, or dry skin from keratinous surfaces and a method for grooming skin using the device.

Abstract: A device for sanding, buffing or grinding elongate objects includes a housing having a collar at one end and a rotatable sanding/buffing head rotatably mounted in the collar. The collar defines a cavity. A driveshaft is mounted to a motor in the housing for rotation of the driveshaft about an axis of rotation of the head upon actuation of the motor. A distal end of the driveshaft extends into the cavity in the collar. The sanding/buffing head may be cup-shaped and removably mounted or mountable into the collar on to the distal end of the driveshaft. The driveshaft rotates the cup within, and relative to, the collar upon the actuation of the motor. An abrasive is mounted to the annular inner surface of the cavity in the collar. The second end of the housing, opposite the first end, provides a handle for manual grasping and lifting by a user.

Abstract: An implement for grooming nails in the form of a U shaped open loop having first and second top surfaces having nail grooming material affixed thereto, a packaged nail implement in a easer and a method for grooming nails.

Abstract: A nail care implement comprised of a closed loop having top and bottom extending surfaces containing abrasive or buffing material suitable for treating and grooming nails or cuticles and a method for grooming the nails using the implement.

Abstract: A nail trimmer apparatus as porvided by the present invention is a small handheld battery powered device that trims nails without damaging the surrounding skin. A trimming action is driven by a compact motor at a predefined speed and torque and a mechanism converts the rotation of a motor shaft to an oscillating action at a head. A cushioned abrasive surface attached to the head oscillates with a frequency and stoke that optimizes the trimming of the nail while not adversely affecting surrounding skin.

Abstract: A composite handle for grooming implements provides improved control during use. Such handle has a rigid and a flexible portion that facilitates use of the implement, especially when a user has a weak or impaired grip.

Abstract: A skin treating implement, a callus removing hand piece, is used to remove skin calluses. The hand piece is connected to a vacuum suction device. The hand piece has a main body that is bent at a certain degree for greater usability. Below the bend, there is a detachable mount for a cutter with a desired shape. In the upper part of the main body, connectors with nipples can be mounted to be inserted into a suction tube connectable to a vacuum device to ensure compatibility with the suction device. Because the lower portion of the main body of the hand piece is bent, it facilitates removing calluses and permits mounting and unmounting cutters permitting a choice of cutter appropriate for the king of callus to be removed. Connectors with nipples of suitable diameters permit use of suction tubes of existing high-priced vacuum suction devices to make the callus removing hand piece economical. A disposable sheet fixer injection molded with synthetic resins is attachable to the cutter.

Abstract: A hand held nail polish removal tool includes a housing having a main body connected by an elongated neck to a head. An abrasive member is removably attached to the head and the tool contains a vibrator for causing the abrasive member to vibrate so that when the abrasive member is positioned against a finger or toe nail, the abrasive member will abrade away any polish on the nail. The polish removal process may be accelerated by applying a solvent to the abrasive member. This may be done by dipping that member in a solvent or by incorporating a solvent dispensing system in the housing which allows a solvent to be delivered via the head to the member's abrasive surface. Preferably, the tool is powered by rechargeable battery in the housing. Various different abrasive cover members for attachment to the head are also disclosed.

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.

Abstract: A belt cartridge that is releasably attachable to a manicuring machine having a drive roller that is insertable into the belt cartridge for engagement of the drive roller with flexible belt contained in the cartridge includes a retainer for holding the flexible belt in close proximity to a predefined circuitous path when the cartridge is not installed on the manicuring machine. The retainer eliminates any need for manipulating the flexible belt before or during attachment of the cartridge to the manicuring machine. A protuberance on the back wall of the cartridge is provided for engagement with a recess in a mounting face of the manicuring machine to inhibit movement of the cartridge with respect to the manicuring machine. This engagement between the protuberance and the recess locks the cartridge onto the manicuring machine during normal use without the need for a separately actuated locking pin.

Abstract: A nail machine having a base and a cover. A vertical plate is pivotally mounted in the base. A mechanism, connected to the plate, is driven by a motor to cause the plate to execute oscillations in a vertical plane. A polygonal member, having a plurality of abrasive surfaces, is resiliently carried by the mounting member. A supporting member holds a finger nail beneath and in proximity to the polygonal member so that it can be urged upwardly against the resiliently mounted polygonal member and brought into contact with an abrasive surface thereon under pressure while the plate executes oscillations to effect a treatment of the finger nail. Rotatably mounted spools are provided for treating the nail edges.

Abstract: A device for removing calluses and dry skin is disclosed, including a base (2) with a rim (24) and support (30) for a block of pumice (15). Base (2) also has keyholes (8) and the pumice black (15) has receiving holes (16) to accommodate suction cups (20).

Abstract: A nail care apparatus comprises a motor housing having two ends: a handle end and a rotating housing end. A replaceable tip is inserted into the rotating housing so that it rotates along with the housing end. A disposable manicuring cylinder that is comprised of a soft polyurethane rubber in the shape of a hollow cylinder is then secured onto the replaceable tip, allowing it to rotate along with the replaceable tip. A power supply is connected to the housing at the handle end and provides power to an electric motor inside the motor housing such that the operation of the motor causes rotational movement of the rotating housing. The manicuring cylinders would be manufactured by slicing long tubes polyurethane rubber into desired lengths. The outer surface of the manicuring cylinder would be granular due to either a surface coating of sand powder mixed with adhesive or a sandpaper laminate, thus allowing uniform and even buffing and polishing without the risk of unnecessary keratin erosion.

Abstract: A filing tool for pedicure and similar works has a support and a working element attached to the support, wherein the working element is formed as a screen with abrasive attached to the screen and composed of silicone carbide.

Abstract: A finger tip enclosure apparatus for fitting over and sealingly enclosing a user finger tip and its fingernail includes an enclosure shell having a tubular shell side wall with a side wall proximal end and a side wall distal end, the side wall proximal end including a sealing structure protruding radially inward for making circumferential sealing contact with side surfaces of a human finger, the side wall distal end being sealingly joined to and closed by a distal end wall. The apparatus may retain a fingernail polish solvent in prolonged contact with the fingernail so that polish on the fingernail is dissolved or softened for removal while freeing the to move about and perform manual tasks, and alternatively may retain medication in prolonged contact with the finger tip and fingernail, and still alternatively may shield the finger tip and fingernail from contamination and abrasion.

Abstract: A nail care apparatus comprises a motor housing having two ends: a handle end and a rotating housing end. A replaceable tip is inserted into the rotating housing so that it rotates along with the housing end. A disposable manicuring cylinder that is comprised of a soft polyurethane rubber in the shape of a hollow cylinder is then secured onto the replaceable tip, allowing it to rotate along with the replaceable tip. A power supply is connected to the housing at the handle end and provides power to an electric motor inside the motor housing such that the operation of the motor causes rotational movement of the rotating housing. The manicuring cylinders would be manufactured by slicing long tubes polyurethane rubber into desired lengths. The outer surface of the manicuring cylinder would be granular due to either a surface coating of sand powder mixed with adhesive or a sandpaper laminate, thus allowing uniform and even buffing and polishing without the risk of unnecessary keratin erosion.

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.

Abstract: A composite handle for grooming implements provides improved control during use. Such handle has a rigid and a flexible portion that facilitates use of the implement, especially when a user has a weak or impaired grip.

Abstract: This invention provides an ultrasonically driven nail cleaner, where the ultrasonic frequency both loosens hand and nail soil, as well as providing motion to at least a pair of brushes for removing the soil from the user's hands and nails. The moving force for the brushes and the ultrasonic loosening action are enabled by linkages providing straight line bilateral motion for both of the brushes. A rechargeable battery and a battery charger are provided for multiple uses for the structure provided, without the necessity of an AC outlet proximate the user.

Abstract: A pedicure sander, used for a removal of calluses or corns from the hands or the feet, includes a cylindrical rotary body encased in a safety housing, and two abrasive sheets closely covering the external surface of the rotary body while being individually fixed to two fixing grooves of the body. The rotary body is rotatable by a drive motor seated within a handle of the sander. A support bracket rotatably holds the opposite ends of the drive shaft of the rotary body and has two different-sized openings on its bottom surface. A flake brush is hinged to the bracket at the bristle part to remove deposited flakes of epidermis from the filing surface of the abrasive sheet. A torsion spring is held against both the flake brush and the support bracket at its opposite arms. A shock absorbing unit is provided at each end of the drive shaft. This shock absorbing unit includes a support bushing and a support spring.

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.

Abstract: The file, the body of which is provided on at least part of its surface with a roughness varying from 10 to 100 &mgr;m, is made of flat, pressed or hardened glass. The file can have a variety of geometrical shapes and cross sections.

Abstract: 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 by paperboard panels. Each paperboard panel has a layer of transparent grit bonded thereto. One paperboard panel has a photograph formed thereon, the photograph being outwardly visible through the transparent grit. The other paperboard panel has a mirror coating.

Abstract: The file, the body of which is provided on at least part of its surface with a roughness varying from 10 to 100 &mgr;m, is made of flat, pressed or hardened glass. The file can have a variety of geometrical shapes and cross sections.

Abstract: A transmission for changing rotary motion into angularly reciprocating motion and adapted to be mounted on the output end of a power unit of the type having a rotary drive output and used to drive a tool. The transmission is comprised of a support member, a driving resinous member supported by the support member for rotary motion, and a driven resinous member supported by the support member for reciprocating angular movement by the support member. The transmission subassembly is formed by the driving resinous member, driven resinous member and support member and adapted to be mounted on the output end of the power unit with a rotary drive output mechanically coupled to the driving resinous member. A driving cam surface is disposed on a portion of the driving resinous member. A driven cam surface is disposed on a portion of the driven resinous member. The driving cam surface is in contact with the driven cam surface during at least a portion of the cycle of rotation of the driving cam surface.

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.

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.

Abstract: A portable finger locating and supporting device for use during manicuring having an elongated body shaped and dimensioned to be held comfortably between the fingers and palm of one hand. The ends fo the fingers pass around a corner portion of the body which extends along the length thereof. The body has a series of spaced recesses extending around the corner portion for receiving respective fingers of the hand to locate and support the fingers separated from one another.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nail grinder which enables a more clean nail grinding work by preventing grinding efficiency from being reduced and preventing nail powders from being scattered in such a manner that ground nail powders are prevented from being stacked on the surface of an abrasive cloth by wiping nail powders generated in grinding nails right away in its grinding process by arranging abrasive clothes having a different roughness surface to thus gradually perform a nail grinding work and attaching a fabric paper having adsorptivity at one side of a base.

Abstract: A device for removing calluses and dry skin from the human body is disclosed, including a base (2) with a rim (24) and support (30) for a block of pumice (15) to fit onto. Base (2) also has keyholes (8) and the pumice block (15) has receiving holes (16) to accommodate suction cups (20). Drainage holes (18) in the base help flush stagnant water out of the pumice block and base. A lip (19) on the base permits easy release of the device from a surface of a shower or tub. Water-insoluble adhesive may be provided between the base and pumice block for added stability.

Abstract: A glass nail file device and method for making a glass nail file wherein the glass nail file includes a glass-like substrate, a permanent grinding surface formed in at least a part of at least one surface by a chemical etching process and a handle defined by the substrate. The process of making glass nail files includes providing a glass or glass like substrate, chemically etching at least a portion of at least one surface using a solution that includes dissolved salts or some other aqueous solution of hydrogen fluoride that facilitates an ionic exchange between the solution and glass substrate.