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.

Abstract: A preformed artificial nail assembly comprising a pair of artificial nails sized to correspond to at least a portion of said natural nail, and an application tab assembly extending between the pair of artificial nails. The application tab assembly includes a body portion and a neck portion adjacent each said artificial nail, said neck portion being disposed between the body portion and the distal end of the artificial nail. The application tab assembly may include an area of weakness that allows the assembly to be separated into two separate tabs, one adjacent each of the artificial nails of the pair. The user my utilize the application tab assembly as a single unit to place the nails, or separate the assembly into to separate tabs to allow the user to place the nails utilizing separate tabs.

Abstract: A hand drying apparatus includes a high-pressure airflow generator that takes air through an air inlet and generates a high-pressure airflow, a main body casing, a first air path that is protruded from the main body casing, and a nozzle that is located in a position ahead of the main body casing in a direction of the first air path. The main body casing includes a main-body air inlet through which outside air is taken and a second air path that causes air from the main-body air inlet to flow upward and then downward to a level where the air inlet of the high-pressure airflow generator is located.

Abstract: One possible embodiment of the invention could be a fingernail guide comprising of a body formed into a open-ring shape having a guide portion, a pair of trapezoidal-shaped wings, and a grip portion; the guide portion having the front guide edge and a back concave curved edge, the two edges meeting one another to respectively form two side ends; each of the trapezoidal-shaped wings being attached to respective side end to project downward from the guide portion; the grip portion being a circular plate perpendicularly attached to back concave curved edge and projecting upward from the guide portion; wherein the fingernail guide is placed upon a finger to cover a portion of a manicured fingernail so that the front guide edge faces the tip of the nail; the back concave curved edge is proximate to the cuticle; and the wings straddle the sides of the finger.

Abstract: A tie wrap cutting tool has a press arm and a die arm, each arm having a tool end and an opposing handle. The arms are pivotally coupled together, such that relative movement of the handles produces a corresponding movement of the tool ends. A cutting insert is removably coupled to the tool end of the die arm, the cutting insert having a transverse guide slot configured for receiving a tie wrap to be cut. At least one cutter is carried by the cutting insert, the cutter having a selected geometric shape. A press face is formed in the press arm for forcing the tie wrap against the at least one cutter, so that selected movement of the handles causes the at least one cutter to cut the selected geometric shape in a tie wrap received in the slot.

Abstract: A nail clipper and light combination assembly includes a clipper that has a first arm with a first end and a second end and a second arm with a first end and a second end. The first ends of the first and second arms are attached together. The clipper includes a pair of blades and each of the second ends has one of the blades attached thereto. The blades extend toward each other. The second ends are biased away from each other. A lever is mechanically coupled to the first and second arms. The lever has a free end that is movable toward the first and second arms to urge the blades together in a cutting motion. A light emitter is attached to the clipper to emit light toward the second ends from above the first arm when the light emitter is turned on.

Abstract: A display package is provided that informs the customer of the product contained therein as well as providing a functional and useful storage unit for artificial nails when not in use. The display package includes a cylindrical neck portion at a first end having one or more grooves and a cap having one or more tabs located in an inner portion of the cap, the one or more tabs fitting into the one or more grooves. The display package further comprises a main body having a front wall, a back wall, and sidewalls that contour inwards to connect to the cylindrical neck portion, the main body having a flat base at a second end opposite to the cylindrical neck portion with the walls of the main body forming a cavity there within.

Abstract: A hand grooming station, specifically for nails, which permits a user to paint, polish or otherwise groom his or her fingernails in a comfortable and unobtrusive manner via an elevated ramp while care products are easily recognizable and organized. In addition, the base is formed with a curvature and structural support to provide stability while a lip relates to a raised edge to contain spillage.

Abstract: An appliance 1 according to the present invention comprises a bottom tray 2, a middle housing 3, a transparent lid 4, a lid release button 5 for removing the lid from the housing 3, at least one finger hole 6 for receiving a user's finger, and a glittering switch 7 for activating an automatic glitter application sequence. A glittering tray 9 is housed inside of the middle housing 3 and has a plurality of separate chambers or can have a single chamber. A finger hole 10 corresponding to each chamber is provided and the tray 9 can be manipulated to line up the hole 10 with the finger hole 6. Glitter fragments are loaded into the one or more chambers 32 and, as described below, will be blown about and dispersed so that some settle on and adhere to freshly painted nails before they dry.

Abstract: A finger positioning device for a printer is provided, having a frame, a finger support supported by the frame, the finger support having a loading position and a printing position; and a release latch adjacent the finger support, wherein the finger support is biased to the printing position and the release latch is configured to releasably retain the finger support in the loading position. The finger positioning device may further be configured such that the release latch is triggered to release the finger support from the loading position to the printing position by the distal end of a finger fully introduced onto the finger support.

Abstract: A nail polish bottle holding device for holding bottles of nail polish comprising a base having a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein a plurality of slots and cups are disposed in the top surface of the base. The slots and cups are for holding bottles of nail polish and are light translucent. A plurality of light sources is disposed inside the base, and light from the light sources can penetrate through the slots and cups. A prop is disposed on the top surface of the base. The nail polish bottle holding device of the present invention allows a user to easily see the color of the nail polish in the nail polish bottles.

Abstract: A nail clipping device with warning functions is disclosed, including: a nail clipper with arc-shaped cutting edges; a capacitive sensing module, located below the arc-shaped cutting edges of the nail clipper, enables measurement of the distance between the arc-shaped cutting edges of the nail clipper and the flesh below the nail; a warning module, located above the arc-shaped cutting edges of the nail clipper; and a control module, located at the lower portion of the device, and coupled to the capacitive sensing module and the warning module, capable of pre-setting a warning distance and comparing its corresponding reference voltage with variable sensing voltage, the control module amplifies and filters the output signal from the capacitive sensing module after voltage comparison, driving the warning module to emit a warning signal when the distance between the arc-shaped cutting edges of the nail clipper and the flesh below the nail is shorter than the warning distance.

Abstract: A rechargeable type callus removal instrument is disclosed, that includes a main body having a flaring tube shape with one side opened. The instrument can include a callus storage fitted around the motor shaft of an internal motor that rotates with rotation of the motor shaft, thereby collecting calluses separated from a user's foot therein. A filing cap can cover an upper surface of the callus storage for removing calluses on the user's foot while rotating with the callus storage in contact with a callus surface of the foot. A guide member can be included to assist with forming an exterior barrier such that the calluses being removed by the filing cap are collected in the callus storage without scattering about to the outside. The callus removal instrument enables callus removal using a rotational force of a motor through electric recharging with an improved portability while preventing water infiltration.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a nail gel solidification apparatus including a housing, a control circuit board, a plurality of reflecting lamp holders, a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) elements and a power supply module. By replacing the traditional lamp with the LED elements of the reflecting lamp holders, the invention provides longer using life and lower power consumption and reduces the solidification time for nail gels.

Abstract: A lightray treatment device (1) for hardening fingernail modeling compounds has a lightray treatment chamber (3) enclosed in a housing (2) and can be comfortably reached by both the left and right hands of a user of the device (1). The housing (2) has two oppositely located wall openings (6, 7) and a hand support surface (8, 9) with a thumb support (12, 13) assigned to each wall opening (6, 7) in the lightray treatment chamber (3). At least two light sources (10, 11) are arranged in the lightray treatment chamber (3), of which the first light source (10) is used for treating the thumb with light and is arranged in front of the thumb supports (12, 13) of the hand support surfaces (8, 9), and the second light source (11) is arranged in the ceiling of the lightray treatment chamber (3).

Abstract: A system for treating a foot. One system comprises an external container comprising tracks; and an inner appliance comprising foot treating elements. In operation, the foot is placed within the inner appliance and in contact with the foot treating elements, which are associated with the tracks such that moving the foot within the inner appliance back and forth in the external container activates the foot treating elements to apply a foot treatment. In embodiments, the foot treating elements comprise wheels operatively associated with the tracks, brushes, massaging elements, manicure elements and so forth. One system further comprises a double layered pellets' sock arranged to enhance massaging. One system further comprises a lotion sock comprising inbound pores connected to ducts connected to lotion bags with therapeutic lotion, excreted by motion of the foot treating elements.

Abstract: An infected nail of a digit of a patient is treated using apparatus including an enclosure capable of housing at least a distal end of at least one digit of a patient having an infected nail. The apparatus also includes a heater and a nail infection agent-containing member housed within the enclosure and positionable against an infected nail at the distal end of a digit housed within the enclosure. The heater is in heat-transfer relationship with the nail infection agent. In this way heated nail infection agent can be maintained against an infected nail by the nail infection agent-containing member.

Abstract: A device is provided for stably retaining bottles of nail polish, and other items associated with self-administered nail care, manicures or other cosmetic applications, while in a relaxed and seated position to thereby avoid spillage or mishaps with the nail polish, the device being especially structured and shaped to attach to the user's leg.

Abstract: A representative work station comprises a center console module having front, rear, top, and bottom walls. The front wall includes at least one hole for storing at least one nail drying device. The top wall includes a first airflow device for producing airflow from the outside to the inside of the center console module. The center console module further comprises a tray that is positioned below the first airflow device and receives particles from the first airflow device. At least two end modules are coupled to the center console module. The at least two end modules include a first end module that receives the particles from the tray.

Abstract: The present invention is a durable yet disposable plastic sock with an expandable opening designed to enclose foot care products allowing user to receive foot care treatments while granting mobility during the process.

Abstract: A hand grooming station, specifically for nails, which permits a user to paint, polish or otherwise groom his or her fingernails in a comfortable and unobtrusive manner via an elevated ramp while care products are easily recognizable and organized. In addition, the base is formed with a curvature and structural support to provide stability while a lip relates to a raised edge to contain spillage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a kit (1) comprising: at least one structure (3) for bonding to at least one nail; a packaging device (2) for packaging the structure(s); and at least one trimmer tool for trimming the structure(s), said trimmer tool being secured to the packaging device, the at least one trimmer tool comprising: at least one spike or sharp edge, making it possible to trim the structure (3) once said structure is applied to the nail; and/or at least one recess presenting a shape that makes it possible substantially to match the shape of the edge of the nail that is engaged therein; and/or at least a pair of clippers, in particular a pair of clippers made of plastics material.

Abstract: A handheld device for performing motorized filing with illumination of the filed surface at the point of contact is disclosed. The device is comprised of a translucent file attached to a shaft that contains a light-emitting diode disposed to transilluminate the file. The device also contains a motor to rotate said shaft and file as well as a power source. The device will provide more effective and efficient trimming of the nails of an infant, filing and shaping of the nails of an adult, and sanding, filing, or polishing of other surfaces.

Abstract: A grooming kit is disclosed. The grooming kit includes a plurality of grooming tools and a transparent container adapted to receive the plurality of grooming tools therewithin. The plurality of grooming tools is capable of assisting a user to groom hands and feet thereof. The transparent container has a slit that enables the transparent container to receive the plurality of grooming tools therewithin.

Abstract: The manicure and pedicure station includes a base and an attached hand-foot rest member that supports a user's hand or foot and that can be readily pivoted to accommodate positioning of the user's fingers or toes for ease of use during a manicure procedure. A base plate attachable to the base prevents slipping of the base during use of the station. A soaking bowl can be attached to the unit and can rotate around the base. The soaking bowl has a hermetic body that keeps water warm during the manicure procedure. Alternatively, a tray can be attached to the unit and can rotate around the base in lieu of the bowl. A polish bottle holder that can accommodate a polish bottle of a variety of shapes is attached to the unit and can rotate around the base and tilt for secure placement of the bottle in any convenient position.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides toy sets which incorporate at least one manikin hand configured to removably secure one or more artificial fingernails so that they can be decorated.

Abstract: Disclosed is a nail grooming apparatus adapted to store a plurality of nail grooming articles and enable a user to perform nail grooming operations therewith. The nail grooming apparatus includes an upper member and a lower member coupled to the upper member. The upper member includes an upper surface having a plurality of slots configured to receive and secure therein the plurality of nail grooming articles in a utilization state thereof. The lower member includes a hollow chamber configured therewithin, and a slit configured on an outer surface of the lower member. The slit extends inwardly from the outer surface of the lower member to the hollow chamber to enable accessibility to the hollow chamber. The hollow chamber is adapted to store the plurality of nail grooming articles in a storage state thereof. Moreover, a fastening mechanism is configured on the slit for openably closing the slit.

Abstract: An illuminated nail trimmer unit includes a handgrip formed to include a top shell and bottom shell, a clipper including a nail clutter and a nail cutter actuator that may be positioned either in a storage position or an operative position, and a light source.

Abstract: An appliance 1 according to the present invention comprises a bottom tray 2, a middle housing 3, a transparent lid 4, a lid release button 5 for removing the lid from the housing 3, at least one finger hole 6 for receiving a user's finger, and a glittering switch 7 for activating an automatic glitter application sequence. A glittering tray 9 is housed inside of the middle housing 3 and has a plurality of separate chambers or can have a single chamber. A finger hole 10 corresponding to each chamber is provided and the tray 9 can be manipulated to line up the hole 10 with the finger hole 6. Glitter fragments are loaded into the one or more chambers 32 and, as described below, will be blown about and dispersed so that some settle on and adhere to freshly painted nails before they dry.

Abstract: A manicure device may include a suction source, a flexible hose connected to the suction source, a suction member adapted to be connected to a manicure device or brush. The suction source may be adapted to be operated by a foot of the user, and the suction member may be detachably connected to the manicure device. The suction member may be detachably connected to the brush, and the suction source may include a top housing. The suction source may include a handle, and the suction source may include a inner holder. The suction source may include a bottom housing, and the suction source may include a power switch which is operable by a foot of the user. The suction source may include a motor, and the suction source may include a bottom cover. The suction source may include a bumper, and the manicure device may include a suction nozzle with the curved end.

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: An extremely easy-to-handle nail shaper (1) for an ingrown a nail which can be attached to and detached from a nail easily without requiring any special tool, and a false nail using the nail shaper (1). The nail shaper (1) is attached to the surface of a nail (A) and has a body portion (2) formed of a spring plate material with a width corresponding to the width of the nail (A). A pair of right and left retainers (3, 3) turned downward are provided on the opposite sides at the distal edge (2f) of the body portion (2). A groove (6) into which a nail tip is received and retained is formed between each retainer (3, 3) and the body portion (2). With the nail tip received in the groove (6), the body portion (2) deflects to generate a restoring force on the opposite sides, thus shaping the nail (A) into the normal form.

Abstract: The technological development advances offered by Nail Care Originalis is that due to its sanitized condition and protective coverage for the person who is performing the service and the public that is receiving the service offer public health benefits to all by it's one usage then discard functions. The nail care industry productivity is such where the health and hygiene sanitize and maintenece system principles is needed for the preservation of the public health and the prevention of the spread of disease and practical combination in a manner unified and easy to access, which Nail Care Originalis are designed to do.

Abstract: A system for applying nail polish to a nail, the system including a container having a wall and within the wall of the container is a plurality of compartments, each compartment configured for retaining a spray-on container for nail polish. The container may include a lid with a handle. The container may include a rotating member for rotating each compartment to an opening which is located either in the wall of the container or in the lid. The handle of the lid is engaged to the rotating member and when the handle is rotated, the rotating member rotates accordingly. This system may be used in combination with a nail clip for protecting the skin and cuticle of a finger or toe while exposing the nail.

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 lightray treatment device (1) for hardening fingernail modeling compounds has a lightray treatment chamber (3) enclosed in a housing (2) and can be comfortably reached by both the left and right hands of a user of the device (1). The housing (2) has two oppositely located wall openings (6, 7) and a hand support surface (8, 9) with a thumb support (12, 13) assigned to each wall opening (6, 7) in the lightray treatment chamber (3). At least two light sources (10, 11) are arranged in the lightray treatment chamber (3), of which the first light source (10) is used for treating the thumb with light and is arranged in front of the thumb supports (12, 13) of the hand support surfaces (8, 9), and the second light source (11) is arranged in the ceiling of the lightray treatment chamber (3).

Abstract: A preformed artificial nail assembly comprising an artificial nail sized to correspond to at least a portion of said natural nail, and an application tab extending from the distal end of the artificial nail, the application tab having a neck portion and a body portion, said neck portion being disposed between the body portion and the distal end of the artificial nail, the body portion being disposed at an angle to the artificial nail such that the body may be readily grasped by the user to facilitate placement of the artificial nail on the natural nail. Embodiments includes a tab that twists from the connection to the artificial nail to the tab body, and a tab or gating structure that extends from the bottom surface of the artificial nail.

Abstract: A corn removal device including a housing constructed to be held by a user's hand and adapted to be moved along a surface of an ear of corn. The housing defines a cavity and an opening that accesses the cavity. The corn removal device also includes a blade attached to the housing adjacent to the opening. The blade is adapted to remove corn kernels from the surface of the ear of corn and guide the corn kernels through the opening and into the cavity for storage.

Abstract: A manicurist air purification apparatus with magnifying glass for improving a manicurist's working environment, which is simple, inexpensive and has efficient air sucking means to remove the toxic fumes, without impairing the manicurist hands movement.

Abstract: A rigid first loop is rigidly mounted to the first end of at least one of a pair of nail clipper mandibles. A rigid second loop is rigidly mounted to the distal end of the nail clipper operating lever. The first and second loops lie in substantially parallel, adjacent planes, when the operating lever is in either its deployed position or its storage position. The loops are nested side-by-side when the operating lever is folded-down into the storage position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a painting holder, a painting holder feeding unit, a printer unit having the holder and feeding unit, and an art painting apparatus with such a printer unit for automatic vending machines. The painting holder consists of a housing connected to a bracket of a feeding unit, a spring-biased finger base movably set within the housing so as to be elastically biased upward in the housing, a locking member hinged to the right-hand sidewall of the housing, and normally biased in a direction by a first torsion coil spring, and a finger cover hinged to the left-hand sidewall of the housing, and biased in a direction by a second torsion coil spring. The finger cover also has a painting opening at a predetermined position thereof, and is locked by the locking member. The art painting apparatus has a high resolution of not less than 1,200 dpi, thus accomplishing a highly active and clear painting effect.

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.

Abstract: A lighting device for use in combination with a nail clipper and cutting pliers is disclosed. The lighting device comprises a casing defining an angular front wall having an electric power source, a switch and a light-emitting element all integrally assembled and electrically connected within the casing. A radiation surface is mounted within the angular front wall for transmitting illumination light emitted from the light-emitting element wherein means for removably attaching the casing to either the nail clipper or cutting pliers are provided whereby the angle defined by the front wall positions the illumination light emitted from the light-emitting element for illuminating a blood vein or nerve through the animals nail such that the user does not strike or nick the blood vein or nerve during a cutting operation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetology manicure spa bath for two hands, wherein the user's nails and hands receive pulsating, heated jets of liquid solution. The basin of the invention is disposed at a declining angle from the user. The receiving area in the invention for the two hands is disposed within the basin and is comprised of two depressions generally in the shape of a hand, with raised projections distributed within these two depressions for massaging the hands while keeping the hands from touching the bottom of these depressions. Features of the invention include at least one wrist rest, at least one built in nail brush, and a manicure implement receptacle.

Abstract: A padded receiving device for nail care devices comprising a pad, a pad holder with a pad, or a padded base engaging case, individually or in any combination with each other. The pad holder for supporting the pad has a front slit and an optional rear slit. The pad holder has a top member and a bottom member molded or attached together. A hook from a rear end of the bottom member attaches the pad holder to the nail care device. The pad has a top piece and a bottom piece joined together by a center piece. The center piece situates at an opening bored on the nail care device. The padded receiving device may consist of the pad independent of the pad holder. If the nail care device has a base, the padded receiving device further comprise a padded base engaging case.

Abstract: A claw cutter incorporates a sensor device and scan system technology into a hand-held trimming device that locates the location for a proper cut, avoiding cutting the quick and avoiding pain to the animal. The scan system technology may include a light sensor, an infrared sensor, a laser sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, or an intensity transducer. A control circuit determines the position status of the cutting device and via audible and or visual alert advises the clipper operator that the clippers are positioned in either an unsafe zone or a safe zone for cutting the claw.

Abstract: A nail clipping assembly holds a pair of conventional nail clippers in a holder. The holder can also support a light source which is positioned close enough to a subject's finger tip to illuminate the interior of the finger tip. This exposes the intersection between a finger nail which is part of a finger and the exposed nail portion, some or all of which will be cut by the nail clippers.

Abstract: There is provided a self-contained nail care system having a base housing for storing a powered hand tool, and at least a rotary motion adapter head and a linear motion adapter head for use with the hand tool. The base housing stores the hand tool. The base housing has a nail dryer, an integrated manicure bowl, and integrated UV light and/or other types of heat source.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an artificial nail, more especially to an artificial nail and an apparatus for attaching the artificial nail on a nail of human being so that it is convenient to attach and change the artificial nail an can be adjusted according to the length of the artificial nail. The apparatus for attaching an artificial nail on the natural fingernail includes a lower attaching plate attached on an upper side of the natural fingernail, and an upper attaching plate attached on a lower side of the artificial nail and combined with the lower attaching plate.

Abstract: Unless the nail exposure window of the finger protection sheath is strictly adjusted, the enamel-coated nail portion only is not brought into contact with the spongy member, and the enamel is not reliably and selectively wiped off without hurting the skin. Further, the finger protection sheath does not easily turn unless a large moment of turn is given thereto. The lower rotary shaft of the finger protector sheath of nearly a hollow cylindrical shape is deflected from the finger axis or the center line of the cone in a manner that they meet at ?, enabling the outer diameter portion of the enamel-coated nail surface to be turned like a fan maintaining a radius R(=r+?r) larger than the radius r of the prior art as viewed on a plan view to increase the moment of turn. The nail exposure portion is provided with an automatic cover to thereby also contrive an installation-type device for removing enamel from a multiplicity of nails and a device for removing enamel from the pedicured nails.