ARM REST FOR MANICURES

Abstract

The armrest for manicures is a device supporting the arm and hand during a manicure procedure and includes an elongate container having a profile configured as an isosceles triangle. The container is provided with a removable cap at one end. When filled with warm water, the container will function as an armrest for a person receiving a manicure and also provide warmth to the supported hand and arm.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/282,056, filed Dec. 8, 2009.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention generally relates to support devices, and more particularly to an armrest that provides a device for supporting the hands and arms of a person receiving a manicure.

2. Description of the Related Art

A top-notch manicure is better performed if both the recipient of the manicure and the manicure technician are comfortable. Comfort is difficult to achieve, however, if the recipient's hands and arms are not properly supported and the technician must bend over and provide some support for the recipient's hand and arm in order to perform the manicure functions. These positions cause strain in the wrists, back, neck, elbows, etc. of the technician and cause tiring and strain in the arms and shoulders of the recipient. Furthermore, many nail products (especially acrylics) crystallize and are prone to cracking if not applied at a warm temperature, which warm temperature does not occur if the hand is exposed only to ambient room temperatures. Heretofore, manicure technicians have utilized various and sundry related art support devices to alleviate the discomfort of the above described scenario. However, none of the various related art devices have proven effective. Thus, an armrest for manicures solving the aforementioned problems is desired.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The armrest for manicures is an elongate container having a profile configured as an isosceles triangle. The container is provided with a removable cap at one end. When filled with warm water, the container will function as an armrest for a person receiving a manicure and also provide warmth to the supported hand and arm.

Accordingly, the invention presents a simplistic device that alleviates the strain on both the recipient and the technician during a manicure procedure. Because of its configuration, the device may be employed at two respective heights, thereby assuring an optimum ergonomic working height for the manicure procedures. The invention provides for improved elements thereof in an arrangement for the purposes described that are inexpensive, dependable and fully effective in accomplishing their intended purposes.

These and other features of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following specification and drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is an environmental, perspective view of an armrest for manicures according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an armrest for manicures according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an end view of an armrest for manicures according to the present invention.

Similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the attached drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Attention is directed to FIGS. 1-3 of the drawings wherein the armrest for manicures is generally indicated at 10. The armrest 10 is an elongate container having a profile configured as an isosceles triangle having sides 12, 14 and 16 (or more particularly, as a triangular right prism in which the opposing bases are isosceles triangles). Sides 14 and 16 are of equal length. A spout 18 is disposed on one end 20 of the container whereby the interior of the container may be accessed. A removable cap 22 is mounted on spout 18. As contemplated, the ideal length for each side 14, 16 is approximately 6″. The ideal length for side 12 is 4.5″. When side 14 or 16 is used as a base, the height of the triangular device presents a good working height for prepping and polishing nails. When side 12 is used as the base, the working height eases the stress on the technician's wrist, elbows and back during the procedure. The ideal length of the container is 15″. Although a lightweight plastic is preferred, it should be noted that the container may be fabricated from any suitable rigid, liquid-impermeable material. The apices 15 of the device are slightly rounded to enhance comfort.

In use, the device is filled with warm water via spout 18 and cap 22 is disposed to close the spout. The recipient R of the manicure rests her (or his) arm and hand on the device 10 in a comfortable position whereupon the technician T comfortably proceeds with the manicure procedures. The container can be emptied as the water cools and replaced with warmer water.

It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above, but encompasses any and all embodiments within the scope of the following claims.

Claims

1. An armrest for manicures, comprising:

an elongate container having a profile configured as an isosceles triangle, the container having a first end and a second end;

a spout positioned on the first end of the container, whereby the container can be filled with warm water.

2. The armrest for manicures according to claim 1, further including a removable cap disposed on said spout.

3. The armrest for manicures according to claim 1, wherein said container is fabricated from rigid, lightweight, liquid impermeable material.

4. The armrest for manicures according to claim 1, wherein said container is fabricated from plastic material.

5. The armrest for manicures according to claim 1, wherein said container has a length of approximately fifteen inches.

6. An armrest for manicures, comprising:

an elongate container fabricated from rigid, lightweight, liquid impermeable material, the container having a profile configured as an isosceles triangle, the container having a first end, a second end, and a length;

a spout positioned on the first end of the container, whereby the container can be filled with warm water; and

a removable cap disposed on the spout.

7. The armrest for manicures according to claim 6, wherein said rigid, lightweight, liquid impermeable material container is plastic material.

8. The armrest for manicures according to claim 6, wherein the length of said container is approximately fifteen inches.

9. The armrest for manicures according to claim 6, wherein said container is formed with apices, the apices being rounded.

10. An armrest for manicures, comprising:

an elongate container fabricated from rigid, lightweight, liquid impermeable material and having a profile configured as an isosceles triangle having three sides, the container having a first end, a second end, and a length;

a spout positioned on the first end of the container, whereby the container can be filled with warm water; and

a removable cap disposed on the spout.

11. The armrest for manicures according to claim 10, wherein said rigid, lightweight, liquid impermeable material container is plastic material.

12. The armrest for manicures according to claim 10, wherein the length of said container is approximately fifteen inches.

13. The armrest for manicures according to claim 10, wherein said container is formed with apices, the apices being rounded.

14. The armrest for manicures according to claim 10, wherein two of the three sides have a length of approximately six inches.

15. The armrest for manicures according to claim 14, wherein one of the three sides has a length of approximately 4.5 inches.