Abstract: Disclosed is a filament cleaning tool for fingernails wherein a length of flexible cleaning filament connected at each end to a small rigid securing ring. Inserted beneath the fingernail, the cleaning filament contains a series of bristles, flays or scale-like protrusions, positioned along its length, that remove dirt, grease and grime from beneath the fingernail as it is drawn back and forth therein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aesthetically appealing nail file/buffer comprising a core with an abrasive surface on at least one side of the core and a durable, decorative pattern or design. Preferably, the tool has a core which includes a substantially rigid substrate and at least one layer of resilient material laminated to the substrate. Abrasive material is adhered to at least one side of the core, and glitter may be mixed with the abrasive material. The tool preferably includes materials, such as substantially transparent plastics or gels, possibly with colored pigment, which create a unique, attractive nail file. The tool typically includes a colored pattern, preferably by embedding dyes into the hiatused abrasive surface of the tool using sublimation. Alternatively, the tool may incorporate a patterned sheet under the abrasive material, the abrasive material being composed of substantially clear materials allowing the pattern to show therethrough.

Abstract: A device for removing callouses, especially in chiropody, is provided. A functional element is exchangeably arranged on a handle. To make mounting easy and safe, the functional element can be clamped between a front mounting segment of the handle and a fastening element that is articulated on the mounting segment. In a first position, the fastening element is pivotable about a pivot axis that runs perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the handle. In a second position, the fastening element is displaceable relative to the handle via guides provided on the mounting segment. The fastening element can be fixed in a positive manner to the mounting segment by being displaced in the direction toward a rear handling segment of the handle.

Abstract: Disclosed here is a method for the removal of all types of human and animal skin warts using a technique of cauterization wherein slaked lime is applied to wart and then the surface of wart is scratched by using the stem of betel leaf.

Abstract: A nail file formed by providing an inner helical spring and an outer helical spring in a cover set; wherein, the outer helical spring is slipped over the inner helical spring to form an elastic inner filing member with an elastic toothed surface of multiple layers and bent to form a shape of an arciform new moon. The cover set is made of elastoplastics and includes an upper cover and a lower cover both in the shape of an arciform new moon. A user can press the cover set and the elastic inner filing member therein for elastic stretching and retracting the gaps in the elastic toothed surface of the elastic inner filing member, and can adjust the spaces of the gaps by screwing or unscrewing of a screw to suit filing of nails of various thickness at the positions of the outer and inner sharp edges to get rid of rough edges on the nails. Thereby efficiency, convenience and smoothness of nail filing can be largely increased.

Abstract: A fingernail stimulator for stimulating the fingernails and fingertips includes at least one plate having at least one portion with a rough substantially non-abrasive surface thereon. In a first embodiment, the device further includes a triangular-shaped stand for holding the at least one plate in an upright position. In a second embodiment, the plate is place substantially flat and the fingernails moved against the rough substantially non-abrasive surface in a brisk back and forth motion. In a third embodiment, the substantially flat plate is oscillated by a coupled plate driver while the fingernails remain substantially motionless on the rough, substantially non-abrasive surface. The oscillating motion of the substantially flat plate provides the necessary beneficial friction against the fingernails. A method for using the fingernail stimulator is also provided.

Abstract: A nail instrument includes an elongated handle, a first implement and a second implement. The elongated handle has opposite end portions. Each of the first and second implements have a connecting portion and a working portion. The connecting portion of the first implement is removably mounted to one of the opposite end portions of the elongated handle. The working portion of the first implement is in the form of a conical structure substantially comprised of emery material for providing a filing action. The connecting portion of the second implement is removably mounted to the other of the opposite end portions of the elongated handle. The working portion of the second implement is in the form of a sleeve merging into a flattened blade for providing a prying action and a scraping action.

Abstract: A depilatory device comprises a body with an integral, deformable finger hold on the top, an abrasive surface on the bottom, and contours having generally pointed projections and corners to facilitate the removal of hair from confined or difficult to reach parts of the body.

Abstract: 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.