Abstract: A five-in-one polishing head includes a blade portion and a handle portion. The blade portion is shaped like a cone having a concave or planar top end. Angle teeth, thin teeth, medium-thin teeth, and thick teeth are sequentially distributed in a conical polishing head according to the tooth density. The angle teeth are located at the top of the conical polishing head in a circle. The thick teeth are located at the end of the blade portion. The center of the end of the blade portion is axially welded and fixed to one end of the handle portion. The conical polishing head is provided with regularly distributed straight lines or oblique lines on a surface from the angle teeth to the thick teeth. The shape of a right-handed groove on the surface is inverted trapezoidal, and the shape of a left-handed groove is triangular.

Abstract: The manually-operated tooth-buffing tool is a dental appliance that is adapted for use with a tooth. The manually-operated tooth-buffing tool is a handheld disposable tool that is used for the buffing and polishing of the tooth. The manually-operated tooth-buffing tool comprises a buffing head and a handle. The buffing head further comprises a grit that is rubbed against the tooth such that the plaque, calculus, and stains on the tooth are removed and the surface of the tooth is smooth.

Abstract: A nail file manufacturing method including: dissolving powder particles in a prepared BC solution; mixing liquefied powder obtained from the powder particles dissolving step with an epoxy resin; applying a mixture obtained from the epoxy resin and powder mixing step to upper and lower surfaces of a plate by a rolling method; first firing the plate obtained from the application step by heating the plate at 150° C. for 10 to 15 seconds; spreading abrasives in a range from 150 mesh to 320 mesh to each of the upper and lower surfaces of the plate obtained from the first firing step; second firing the plate obtained from the abrasives spreading step at a temperature range of 190° C. to 200° C. for 12 minutes; and coating the upper and lower surfaces of the plate obtained from the second firing step with a thin epoxy resin.

Abstract: A fabric care device comprising a body having first and second ends for attaching respective first and second fabric care attachments, wherein at least one of the first and second ends is adapted to detachably attach one of the first and second fabric care attachments. An attachment for a fabric care device selected from the group consisting of a depiller, a delinter, a fabric pile restorer, and a brush.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate generally to methods for creating smooth cosmetic surfaces along small features of an electronic device. The disclosed embodiments are well suited for reaching surfaces disposed in constrained spaces. More specifically a method for finishing a workpiece is described. For example, the method may be employed to finish an inlet portion of a cable connector. The method may involve the use of an abrasive brush which may include a single filament and abrasive particles coupled thereto, which can be configured to provide any number of different surface geometries during a finishing operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to devices, methods, and systems for abrading the skin in preparation for attachment of an electrode. In some embodiments, the invention may provide for a simple, low-cost device 120 with a flat, abrading surface that removes the topmost layer of the skin without causing undue injury.

Abstract: A callous removal device including: a strap, where said strap includes an outside surface and an inside surface; a first handle attached to a first end of the strap; and a second handle attached to second end of the strap. The inside surface may include aluminum oxide sandpaper and the outside surface includes cloth.

Abstract: A foot scrubbing device removes dead or callused skin from a foot. The device includes a handle and a planar panel coupled to and extending from a second end of the handle. The panel has a first face and a second face. A perimeter edge is coupled to and extends around the first face and the second face of the panel. A first abrasive surface is coupled to and covers the first face of the panel. A second abrasive surface is coupled to and covers the second face of the panel. The second abrasive surface has a grit size different than a grit size of the first abrasive surface.

Abstract: A foot conditioning device can be used to remove dead skin from a user's feet without requiring the user to bend or carefully balance themselves during use. The foot conditioning device can be placed on a floor surface, such as the bottom of a tub or shower. A perforated layer, such as an emery layer, can be attached to a base member that is placed on the floor surface. The perforated emery layer can be used by the user by rubbing their feet along the perforated emery layer to remove dead skin. The user can replace the perforated emery layer as desired or to change between various coarseness. Once in place, the user can use the foot conditioning device without having to bend over or carefully balance themselves.

Abstract: A foot covering to be worn on a human foot includes a sock that covers the human foot. The sock is characterized by a frontal opening that causes the toes of the human foot to be exposed. The sock includes an inner material that causes skin on portions of the human foot, which are covered by the sock, to be exfoliated while the sock is being worn on the human foot. The sock includes one or more loop connectors, which couples an upper portion of the frontal opening to a lower portion of the frontal opening such that the one or more loop connectors fits between at least two toes on the human foot. An upper cuff portion of the sock includes a string and/or an elastic material that enables the sock to fit snuggly around the portions of the human foot, which are covered by the sock.

Abstract: The nail-cleaning tool 1000 has a body part 100 and the body part 100 has an oil reservoir 80 therein. An abrasive member 10 and a nib 20 are protruded from the body part 100. The nib 20 is connected to the oil reservoir 80 so that oil is supplied to the nib 20 from the oil reservoir 80, and the nib 20 and the abrasive member 10 are aligned to be in contact with each other by their faces along the longitudinal direction of the body part 100.

Abstract: A thimble-shaped tool and a textured surface designed to be used as a nail file. It uses the thumb of one hand to file the nails of the fingers on the same hand. The thimble-shaped tool may be designed to fit over a portion of a thumb or a portion of a finger.

Abstract: A system and method for debriding callus foot tissue is disclosed. The method may include applying a chemical peel to callus foot tissue and using a debriding tool to remove the chemically treated callus foot tissue. In certain embodiment, the method may include preparing the chemical peel, including customizing at least one attribute of the chemical peel based on at least one attribute of the callus foot tissue. The system may include a debriding tool having a cutting head that may be easily removed for cleaning or replacement.

Abstract: To provide a process for producing a phosphorescent body which allows efficient production of a granule-shaped phosphorescent body with a simple facility and a phosphorescent body produced by the process, and a nail stone including the phosphorescent body. In a process for producing a phosphorescent body containing at least a phosphorescent material and a glass material, at least the phosphorescent material and the glass material are mixed to give a paste mixture 2. A plurality of layers of the mixture 2 are stacked to form a granule-shaped laminate 3. The laminate 3 is sintered so that the laminate 3 is melted and shaped by the action of the surface tension of the melted laminate 3.

Abstract: A device and method for removing dead skin from a person's foot by using a mat made of a foamy, cushioned, and light weight material. The mat has an upper surface and bottom surface. The upper surface has a rough or sandy like surface. The mat is further has a device for holding the bottom surface against a floor.

Abstract: A dead skin removing device for a human foot includes a liquid plastic sock, a patch member, and a reinforcing pad. The liquidproof plastic sock defines an inner space and an opening to permit insertion of the human foot into the inner space therethrough, and is formed by plastic-welding a liquidproof plastic sheet. The patch member is disposed in the inner space and bonded to the liquid plastic sheet. The reinforcing pad is disposed on the patch member in the inner space to be registered with a heel or metatarsal region of the liquidproof plastic sheet, such that the human foot inserted into the inner space comes into contact with the patch member and has a heel or metatarsal part in intimate contact with the reinforcing pad.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some implementations an abrasive exterior is attached to a body about obtuse to a right-angle of a trapezoid geometry of the body. In some implementations, the body includes a pocket along a longitudinal axis of the body and in some implementations the body includes a groove along a lateral axis.

Abstract: A filing strip having a support portion, an abrasive portion, and at least two edge portions is provided. The support portion provides a groove that extends at least partially along a longitudinal axis of the support portion, and has a degree of flexibility sufficient to flexes under pressure applied with the insertion of an end of a human nail into the groove. The abrasive portion is positioned within the groove so as to file the end of the human nail inserted into the groove. The edge portions are positioned at least partially along an upper periphery and a lower periphery of the groove, respectively, to define a depth of the groove to limit the insertion of the human nail into the groove and to ensure only the end of the nail and not surrounding flesh to the human nail is filed by the abrasive portion.

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 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: A concave finger nail file includes a retention base and an abrasive surface. The retention base may have any suitable shape, such as a cube, a cylinder or a D-shaped tube. The retention base may be solid or hollowed-out. A concave cavity is formed in a top of the retention base. The abrasive surface is applied to the concave cavity. The abrasive surface may also be applied to a bottom or to a side wall of the retention base. The retention base is held between a forefinger and thumb of one hand; a finger or thumb of the other hand is inserted into the concave cavity; and the retention base is pivoted about the finger or thumb of the other hand to file the end of a nail. A second embodiment of the concave finger nail file includes a removable peel and stick abrasive surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for footcare, which comprises an abrasive body (1) and members for supporting the abrasive body (1) relatively a ground, the abrasive body (1) has an external surface, and the external surface is at least partly abrasive, whereby the portion of the external surface of the abrasive body (1) that is abrasive comprises a number of partial surfaces, and these partial surfaces comprises at least a concave surface (9, 12) and a convex surface (10, 15). A main surface (9), which at the position of the abrasive body (1) on the ground is faced upwardly, has two concave partial surfaces (A, B) angled against each other, whereby a first part-surface (A) has an angle in the range 15-45° in relation to the ground and a second partial surface (B) has an angle up to 15° in relation to the ground.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an animal nail filing apparatus. The apparatus includes a body having a first end, a second end, and at least one sidewall extending from the first end to the second end. A first parabolic-shaped recess is present in the first end of the body and has an abrasive surface for filing a nail of an animal. The first parabolic-shaped recess defines an axis of rotation extending between the first end and the second end of the body through its apex. The body is rotatable by hand about this axis of rotation. A second parabolic-shaped recess may also be present, preferably in the second end of the body. The second parabolic-shaped recess has an abrasive surface and may not be recessed as deeply into the body as the first parabolic-shaped recess.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some implementations an abrasive exterior is attached to a body about obtuse to a right-angle of a trapezoid geometry of the body. In some implementations, the body includes a pocket along a longitudinal axis of the body and in some implementations the body includes a groove along a lateral axis.

Abstract: A footwear apparatus for treating skin of a human foot may include a sole section configured for placement against a sole of a foot of a user during use; a heel section coupled with the sole section and configured for placement against the heel of the foot of the user during use; a reservoir configured for storing a material for use in treating skin of a human foot; and an abrasive surface coupled with the heel section and configured to debride skin of the heel of the user during use.

Abstract: An apparatus including a nail polish brush assembly, a nail polish remover assembly adapted to be temporarily attached to the nail polish brush assembly, and a file assembly adapted to be temporarily attached to the nail polish remover assembly. The file assembly may include a nail file which may be attached to a pick for cleaning the finger nails or toe nails of a person. The apparatus may further a casing may have an inner chamber in which an item can be stored. The apparatus may further include a container adapted for containing nail polish. The nail polish brush assembly may be adapted to be temporarily attached to the container, so that a brush of the nail polish brush assembly lies within a cavity of the container. The apparatus may also include an end cap adapted to be temporarily attached to the file assembly, so that the end cap when attached prevents the nail file of the file assembly from being used.

Abstract: The present invention relates to enhancing abrasive, buffing, filing, polishing, shaping and callus removing products for the manicure and pedicure industry by use of a linear motion tool. In particular, the invention provides a method and apparatus that uses linear motion to quickly vibrate a detachable platen by which an abrasive, buffing, polishing and or pumice device can be secured by means of temporary or permanent adhesion.

Abstract: A machine for sanding, buffing and polishing fingernails and toenails with a flat disc of abrasive, smoothing or polishing material, a disc mount made of flexible material to easily adhere the disc to, a rotationally reciprocating disc mounting platform to affix the disc mount to, a removeable head that can be easily interchanged, a power transmission shaft to transfer power to the removeable head, a motor, a rotationally reciprocating power transmission to change rotational motion of the motor to rotationally reciprocating motion, a battery, a power switch on the body to control the motor on and off, a body to house the power components, a 90 degree power transmission to change rotationally reciprocating motion of the power transmission shaft to rotationally reciprocating motion of the disc mounting platform, and a power transmission shaft receiver in the removeable head to receive the power transmission shaft.

Abstract: A nail care system for buffing and polishing fingernails and toenails is disclosed. The system includes a nail care strip that includes a layer of a liquid silicone resin formulation and abrasive grains.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an animal nail filing apparatus. The apparatus includes a body having a first end, a second end, and at least one sidewall extending from the first end to the second end. A first parabolic-shaped recess is present in the first end of the body and has an abrasive surface for filing a nail of an animal. The first parabolic-shaped recess defines an axis of rotation extending between the first end and the second end of the body through its apex. The body is rotatable by hand about this axis of rotation. A second parabolic-shaped recess may also be present, preferably in the second end of the body. The second parabolic-shaped recess has an abrasive surface and may not be recessed as deeply into the body as the first parabolic-shaped recess.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some implementations an abrasive exterior is attached to a body about obtuse to a right-angle of a trapezoid geometry of the body. In some implementations, the body includes a pocket along a longitudinal axis of the body and in some implementations the body includes a groove along a lateral axis.

Abstract: A comprehensive cost-effective single-tool-per-job and single-use abrasive device used by aesthetic professionals for shaping and polishing the natural keratin plate or its artificial enhancements on the digits of the human limbs that eliminates the cost-per-use driven standard practice of reusing multiple tools which carries a risk of spreading biohazard contamination.

Abstract: A salon finishing board used for finishing fingernails. The salon finishing board is constructed by securing a non-woven abrasive impregnated fabric material to one or both sides of a salon finishing board. The non-woven abrasive impregnated fabric material allows the salon finishing board to smooth the nail, prepare the nail surface for a coating, and finish the cuticle around the nail.

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: The invention generally describes a method an apparatus for removing dry or dead skin from an area to be exfoliated. More particularly, the invention provides a skin removal device having a flexible screen member and a first border member attached to the perimeter of the screen member and a method for using the same. The flexible screen member's surface has an abrasive coating and plurality of holes throughout the device used to exfoliate and remove dry or dead skin from the targeted area. The flexible screen member is placed over the targeted area and moved so that the dry or dead skin is removed from the area and passed through the flexible screen member to the surface not contacting the area.

Abstract: The device is a callus reducing appliance in the shape of a circular disk. It is a multilayered, flexible device. On the front or working side of the disk is an abrasive grit which is held in place by means of a waterproof adhesive that is pre-cured. The backside of the disk is the mounting side adapted to attach to a bathing conveyance. The adhesive backing side of the device is covered with a disposable protective cover that is removed by the consumer prior to placement in the working environment. The device uses biomechanical energy and is used in a bathtub or other bathing conveyance utilizing either full immersion in water or free running water.

Abstract: 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).

Abstract: A disposable device for exfoliating skin is disclosed which is simple and inexpensive to manufacture. The device can be secured to a shower floor or wall without tools or adhesives, and provides a stationary and waterproof exfoliating device for hands-free use while showering.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A pedicure tool is used for the removal and/or reduction of calluses, dry skin or corns. The pedicure tool has an elongated ergonomic housing with opposing tips of sharp circular edges for scraping calluses, dry skin, or corns in order to remove or reduce them. The pedicure tool also has an elongated internal element or rod with opposite cleaning ends which can be longitudinally mechanically moved externally of the elongated ergonomic housing to clean away any residue left from the scraping of the calluses, dry skin or corns by the sharp circular edges of the opposing tips.

Abstract: The pedicure file includes a housing having a hollow interior, the housing being configured in an ovate-like shape. Two identically configured cap members are attached together to form the housing. Outer surfaces of the housing are designed to support removable and disposable abrasive pads thereon. The pads are employed to scrape away calluses from the skin. Ridge and gap structures disposed along the periphery of the outer surfaces to allow for easy placement and removal of the pads. A channel is formed around the housing to form an ergonomic gripping surface. A plurality of replacement pads are stored in the interior of the housing.

Abstract: A dulling assembly includes a corrugated bundle having a plurality of generally vertically oriented planar paperboard sheets with fluted paperboard sheets located therebetween, each fluted paperboard sheet being adhered to the two planar paperboard sheets it is located between, and a plurality of grains of sand adhered with glue to a top surface of the corrugated bundle. A method of creating a dulling assembly includes the steps of providing a corrugated bundle, applying glue to a top surface of the corrugated bundle; and applying sand to the top surface of the corrugated bundle.

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: A nail file and a method of manufacturing the same includes a reinforcing core member made of paper, and polishing elements provided at both surfaces of the reinforcing core member with the reinforcing core member interposed therebetween and used to polish a nail surface. In the nail file and the method of manufacturing the same, the reinforcing core member is made of rigid and elastic paper, providing the nail file with higher elasticity and flexibility than conventional synthetic resin products, whereby the nail file can easily accomplish nail finishing and polishing, and can reduce environmental contamination by minimizing generation of toxins upon landfill or incineration after disposal.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An apparatus for trimming a person's nails is provided. The apparatus comprises a body having a longitudinally extending handle that is connected to a longitudinally extending base with the base being co-extensive with and spaced from the handle. Housed within the body is a power supply for supplying power to the device as well as an electrical drive device that is powered by a power supply. The base of the apparatus has a bottom portion having a longitudinally extending support or mounting plate. The support or mounting plate removably captures an emery board or similar nail file element. The support or mounting plate is mechanically coupled to the drive device and is reciprocally moveable in a longitudinal direction in response to the drive device being electrically activated.

Abstract: A device for removing skin has a grip section; a fastening section connected to the grip section; a blade holder arranged exchangeably on the fastening section; and a blade disposed in the blade holder and provided with at least one cutting edge. The blade holder is attachable in a direction transverse to a plane of the blade on the fastening section. The blade holder has two edges, facing away from one another, and is secured with the two edges by a positive-locking connection on the fastening section.

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: A scrubbing device that includes a heel-shaped, plastic box that is attached to the floor within a bathtub or shower stall by the use of adhesive backing, and furthermore, includes an area available through the top surface of the box on which the individual could scrub and exfoliate a portion of their foot. The scrubbing area has an ovaloid shape to accommodate approximately the rear half of an individual's foot. An abrasive scrubbing material, pumice stone, or file-like material covers the surface of the scrubbing area.