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: 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 trimmer apparatus (and related methods). The apparatus is a small handheld battery powered device that safely trims nails by leveraging unique physical properties of the skin and nail tissue. A trimming action is driven by a compact motor of appropriate speed and torque and a mechanism that converts the rotation of the motor shaft to an oscillating action at the head. A cushioned abrasive surface attached to the head oscillates with a frequency and stroke that optimizes the trimming of the nail while not adversely affecting surrounding skin. By selecting a desirable form factor and trimming properties, the device is particularly well suited to trimming infant's nails. Infant's nails are often difficult to trim due to the small size of the finger or toe and nail, the lack of cooperation by the infant and the precision required by existing nail trimming tools. The simple one-handed trimmer does not generally require significant dexterity and can be used whether the infant is asleep or awake.

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 marking drill bit used in combination with a motorized handset is disclosed for use by manicurists in applying french manicures. The marking drill bit scribes marks into an overlay which are used by the manicurist to set the length of the nail tip and to apply accurate widths of acrylic or gel overlay of contrasting colors. A guide is also disclosed which may assist the manicurist in placing the marking drill bit on the overlay.

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 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 nail care device assembly having a handle housing a power driven motor, a spindle connected to the shaft of the motor for receiving a removable grooming accessory, the main feature residing on a covered holder for storing a number of grooming accessories. The covered holder is attachable to the handle for portability and is easily detachable from the handle whenever grooming of the fingernails is initiated.

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 device is disclosed for removing nail polish simultaneously from a plurality of fingernails of a hand or toenails of a foot. The device includes a base having a first area adapted for simultaneously receiving a plurality of fingers of the hand or toes of the foot. Also included in the device is a second area adapted for receiving a single finger of the hand or toe of the foot. A rotatable brush, sponge, or scrubbing member is coupled to the base such that the plurality of fingernails of the hand or toenails of the foot are positionable in contact with the rotatable brush, sponge, or scrubbing member when the plurality of fingers or toes are positioned in the first area or second area. A motor positioned in the base and coupled to the rotatable brush, sponge, or scrubbing member controllably rotates the brush, sponge, or scrubbing member.

Abstract: A nail care device assembly having a handle housing a power driven motor, a spindle connected to the shaft of the motor for receiving a removable grooming accessory, the main feature residing on a covered holder for storing a number of grooming accessories. The covered holder is attachable to the handle for portability and is easily detachable from the handle whenever grooming of the fingernails is initiated.

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 portable tooth or nail polisher has a motor connected to a coupler formed in a body. A head member is mounted on the coupler during use. An accommodating space is formed in the body for holding the head when not in use. A head holder for fixing the head member in the accommodating space presses in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal direction and is constructed of a pair of protrusions extending from the body defining the accommodating space. The distance between the protrusions is smaller than the width of the head member.

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, is disclosed. This pedicure sander has 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, and has a bristle part at its end for selectively coming into contact with the filing surface of the abrasive sheet at the bristle part to remove deposited flakes of epidermis from the filing surface of the abrasive sheet.

Abstract: A hand held massage device comprising a main body having a top housing and a bottom housing, a vibration source and a vibration surface. The vibration source comprises a bracket having a channel extending longitudinally therethrough, an arm extending axially out from the channel and a motor seated within the channel. The bracket, arm and motor are structured to be retained within an interior chamber formed by the top and bottom housings. The vibration surface comprises a vibration application tool having a first end structured to be removably inserted in a coupling channel on the arm and an opposite second end structured to receive at least one finger thereon and to transmit vibrations to such fingers.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for removing fingernail polish simultaneously from a plurality of fingernails of a hand. The device includes a base having a first area adapted for simultaneously receiving a plurality of fingers of the hand. A rotatable sponge is coupled to the base such that the plurality of fingernails of the hand are positionable in contact with the rotatable sponge when the plurality of fingers are positioned in the first area. A palm positioned in the base and coupled to the rotatable sponge controllably rotates the sponge. A hand activated switch on the base actuates the motor when the plurality of fingers of the hand are positioned in the first area of the base to thereby rotate the sponge and remove the fingernail polish from the plurality of fingernails. A hand activated pump controllably supplies fingernail polish removing fluid to the sponge to aid in removal of the fingernail polish.