Driven Type Patents (Class 132/75.8)
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Patent number: 11759225Abstract: The invention relates to a skin treatment device for removing callus from the skin by an abrasive treatment, comprising a housing with a handle section (110), a skin treatment element (120) rotatable around a rotational axis (101) and a protective rim (130). Said protective rim circumferentially encases said skin treatment element partially over an angular range of more than 120° and less than 330° about said rotational axis such that a circumferential abrasive treatment surface protrudes from the protective rim in an area extending over an angular range of 30° to 240°.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2017Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Robbert Freerk Johan Van Der Scheer, Joost Tomas Glazenburg, Maurits Koenen, Harold Wolf, Johannes Beugels, Adarsh Shrivastava
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Patent number: 10512246Abstract: An improved trimmer is structured to be held in the palm of a user's hand. The trimmer has a grinding drum that is advantageously structured to be situated in a palmar region of the user's hand that can be said to extend from the palm and to be generally bounded by the fingertips. When the trimmer is held in the palmar region, the thumb and certain fingers can support the trimmer, and other fingers that are not necessarily employed in supporting the trimmer are usable to operate a control switch of the trimmer. The control switch controls operation of a drive motor that is connected with a grinding drum which provides abrasive surfaces that are engageable with the animal nail or claw.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2013Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Jack William Renforth, Ann Hanson, Mark Charles Kitchens, Regis Marie-Jean Wandres
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Patent number: 9901157Abstract: A nail care device includes a housing defining a slot extending through the housing and to a cavity; a drive mechanism disposed within the housing and including a drive member extending into the cavity; and a drum assembly configured to be removably engaged with the drive member, the drum assembly including an abrasive drum configured to be received within the cavity and a hub configured to extend to an exterior of the cavity and the housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2015Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: SOFT LINES INTERNATIONAL, LTD.Inventor: Wai Wah Yiu
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Publication number: 20140305458Abstract: Exfoliating heads with an abrasive surface are disclosed for use with a personal care appliance. The personal care appliance is configured to oscillate the exfoliating head to provide improved smoothing and exfoliation of a subject's epidermis with or without the antecedent application of skin care formula. The oscillating action of the exfoliating head may be rotational, translational, or a combination thereof. In use, the personal care appliance oscillates the abrasive surface of the exfoliating head over a subject's skin in order to remove dead skin from the subject's epidermis. The exfoliating heads may be used to treat rough skin conditions, such as calluses or corns, which have developed on a patient's hand or foot.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2013Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: L'OrealInventors: Gerald Keith Brewer, Ricky Wai Kit Chan
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Publication number: 20130092182Abstract: A device for treating a pincer nail includes a user-controlled rotary wand with grinding tip for passage along the nail bed. The speed of the grinding tip is variably controlled by a rheostat/motor combination. Safety sensors sense the temperature at the nail bed and along the wand so as to either warn the user of undesirable temperatures being approached and/or cease power to the grinding tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2011Publication date: April 18, 2013Inventor: Katherine A. Stockbauer
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Publication number: 20130081645Abstract: The present invention relates to a pedicure sander used for care and treatment of the feet, for removal of calluses and epidermis from the feet and more particular to a pedicure sander with a motorized rotary bar with abrasive sheets a large opening this allows a user to sit back and effectively remove a calluses or epidermis from the feet without holding a tool or bending. A need has arisen for a pedicure sander device to gently and painlessly remove keratinized epidermal portions of the feet in a manner which is quick easy and efficient.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2012Publication date: April 4, 2013Inventor: Tyana T. Caviness
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Publication number: 20120199150Abstract: A flexible sharp drill system with a single common drill controller, and a single foot speed controller. Each flexible sharp is associated with its own drill, thereby eliminating the need to change the flexible sharps. A common drill controller uses sensors to determine when a particular flexible sharp has been selected. When the selected flexible sharp has been identified by the sensor, the controller automatically turns the selected flexible sharp drill on and turns all other drills off. In addition, the single foot speed controller is automatically switched to control the selected flexible sharp.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2011Publication date: August 9, 2012Inventor: Minh Le
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Patent number: 8171942Abstract: An apparatus for receiving operationally powering units interchangeable grooming units. The apparatus comprising a casing, a motor, attachment means for allowing the grooming units to be releasably attached to the casing and mounting means for allowing the grooming units to be driven by the motor. The mounting means comprise a shaft with an end portion having a protrusion located eccentrically on the end portion. The mounting means are adapted to enable the grooming units with accordingly adapted receiving means to carry out a rotational movement and/or a linear movement without gear arrangements in the receiving means of the grooming unit.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2004Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Epilady 2000 LLCInventor: Yehuda Poran
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Publication number: 20100236565Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: PRODUCTS OF TOMORROW, INC.Inventors: JUAN FERNANDEZ, Paul McGrath
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Patent number: 7789090Abstract: A fingernail polish removing device including a motor having an upwardly extending drive shaft. A drum is positioned above the motor and having an opening in the bottom thereof for receiving the drive shaft. A carriage is positioned within the drum and is secured to the drive shaft for rotation therewith. A sponge is supported for rotation by the carriage. The sponge has a circular band positioned around the drive shaft and a plurality of teeth pointing inwardly from the circular band toward the drive shaft. A handrest is positioned atop the drive shaft for supporting the hand of a user while her fingernails are extended downwardly into the drum and are engaged with the teeth. A wiper is secured to the to the drum and has a wiper bar disposed between the circular band and the drive shaft for sequentially compressing the teeth as the sponge is rotated by the carriage so as to squeeze dirty cleaning solution from the sponge for collection in the bottom of the drum.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2007Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Inventor: Hai Minh Tran
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Publication number: 20100132728Abstract: The present invention relates to a rotating shaping tool (1) designed to treat a surface of body extremities of mammals, in particular the nails or the skin of humans, which tool comprises an elongated shaft (2), one end (3) of which shaft can be clamped and the other end of which shaft has an operative section (4) with a rotationally symmetrical operative zone (5) which shapes the surface while abrasively removing parts of the surface and which projects beyond a shaft diameter, with the operative zone (5) on the end opposite to the shaft end (3) that is to be clamped being bounded by a rounded part (6) having a domelike structure (7) without the surface-shaping function that is inherent in the operative zone (5).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2009Publication date: June 3, 2010Inventor: Gert Busch
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Publication number: 20100083975Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2008Publication date: April 8, 2010Applicant: SOFI NAILS, INC.Inventors: Phong H. Nguyen, Chung Quoc Nguyen
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Patent number: 7581545Abstract: A lightweight, portable, electrically-powered dermabrasive device adapted to gently and painlessly remove keratinized epidermal portions of the hands and feet. The dermabrasive device includes a protective shield which shields user against contact from flakes of flying or ejected epidermis or other detritus.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2006Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Inventors: Clerice Moldawski, Robert Moldawski
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Patent number: 7578300Abstract: An abrading and smoothing tool includes a handle element that is adapted to be easily grasped by the user and comfortably held in the palm of the hand, and which contains a small electrically-powered multi-speed motor. A segment of abrasive material, such as sandpaper, is removably attached to the hand held portion of the device by hook-and-loop fastener means to be easily removed from the device after use so that the abrasive material can be quickly and easily replaced.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2006Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Inventor: Jeff G. Ryder
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Patent number: 7568451Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2008Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Inventor: Jay Drelinger
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Patent number: 7500486Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2007Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Inventor: Kevin J. Gilg
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Publication number: 20090022562Abstract: A multiple flex-shaft adapter coupled to an electric drill has a housing assembly attaching to the drill at one end and to a plurality of flex-shafts at an opposite end. The flex-shafts have specialized drill bits attached thereto for performing different nail operations. A gear assembly is located in the housing assembly for transferring power from the drill to the plurality of flex-shafts. Preferably, an operator selects a switching member corresponding to a desired one of the plurality of flex-shafts and pushes the member horizontally into the housing. After entering the housing assembly, the switching member rises up towards the gear assembly. Subsequently, the operator inserts the desired one of the plurality of flex-shafts into the housing assembly through a receiver to engage the gear assembly. In turn, power is transferred from the drill through the gear assembly to the desired one.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2007Publication date: January 22, 2009Inventor: David Bunthean Chin
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Patent number: 7475687Abstract: The invention relates to a nailcare device, comprising a housing (1) and a discoid grinding body (4), driven by an electric motor, sitting on a driveshaft (10), connected to an electric motor (6). The essentially discoid grinding body (4) is arranged in the upper part of the device housing (1), beneath a cover or plate (3), parallel to the upper side (4a) of the grinding body (4), fixed to the housing (1) of the device in an easily detachable manner and with at least two slots (3a) for the fingernail of the user as close as possible to the grinding body (4) at differing radial separations from the driveshaft (10). The cover or plate (3) can be funnel- or cone-shaped with relation to the grinding body (4), such that the axial separation between the upper side (4a) of the discoid grinding body (4) and the slots (3a), arranged at various radial separations from the driveshaft (10), increases or decreases with increasing separation from the driveshaft (10).Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2004Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Inventor: Guenter Merten
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Patent number: 7428881Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2005Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Inventor: Jay Drelinger
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Patent number: 7290550Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2002Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: D & Tech Co., Ltd.Inventor: Dong-Hyun Sim
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Patent number: 6848451Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2002Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: Twist2It, Inc.Inventors: Robert T. Postal, Robert P. Wallace
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Publication number: 20030102002Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2001Publication date: June 5, 2003Inventor: Yong Hoon Cho
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Patent number: 6536065Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2001Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Inventor: Andrea Forrest
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Patent number: 6523546Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2001Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Inventors: Jeom-Sup Jo, Ik-Joon Jo
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Publication number: 20020157680Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2002Publication date: October 31, 2002Inventors: Robert T. Postal, Robert P. Wallace
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Publication number: 20020050278Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2001Publication date: May 2, 2002Inventors: Jeom-Sup Jo, Ik-Joon Jo
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Patent number: 6355007Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 1999Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Inventor: Pamelia Zuckerbrod
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Patent number: 6178970Abstract: A portable personal grooming appliance for removing calluse and rough skin from the feet by sanding. The appliance includes body having a rechargeable battery powered motor encased therein An orbital motion head and supporting disc, adapted to be driven b, the motor, is positioned on a first end of the body. A sheet of sandpaper or a massaging pad is adapted to be removably attached to the orbital motion disc for foot sanding or massaging when applied thereto. The appliance body is orthopedically engineered to fit the palm of a user to enhance gripping. A travel case is provided to facilitate portability.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 1999Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Inventors: Veena E. Purifoy, Christy A. Beville