Quick tip nail cleaner

Abstract

A nail cleaning system for cleaning and disinfecting underneath one's nails. The nail cleaning system comprises an elongated member having a predetermined size and shape and a first and second end. At least one cleaning tip is located at the first end of the elongated member. The cleaning tip includes a unique styled head which has both a rounded portion and a pointed tip located adjacent the rounded portion for cleaning underneath the rounded portion of the nail and the quick portion where the skin meets the nail. A liquid retaining material is located on at least a portion of the at least one cleaning tip. A cleaning and / or disinfecting solution is provided within the liquid retaining material such that the cleaning solution, in combination with the cleaning tip, is capable of thoroughly removing dirt and germs underneath nails.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is based on Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 657,683 filed Mar. 1, 2005.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates, in general, to a nail cleaning system and, more particularly, to a nail cleaning system including a uniquely designed head having a cleaning solution included therein to effectively clean and disinfect beneath the tips of one's nails. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] People's hands encounter a variety of environments is a given day. These different environments often lead to dirt, grime, and germs that can become embedded underneath one's fingernails. Most people find that standard nail files and / or nailbrushes do not completely clean underneath their nails. Often certain areas of the nail are hard to reach with these types of nail cleaners. Other types of nail cleaning devices as shown in U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,397,853; 6,016,812; 5,755,240; 5,355,545; and 4,258,734 are more effective in c...

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Benefits of technology

[0005] It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a nail cleaning system that effectively removes dirt and grime from underneath one's nails.

[0007] It is another object of the invention to provide a nail cleaning system that is portable and convenient to use at any location.

Problems solved by technology

These different environments often lead to dirt, grime, and germs that can become embedded underneath one's fingernails.

Most people find that standard nail files and / or nailbrushes do not completely clean underneath their nails.

Often certain areas of the nail are hard to reach with these types of nail cleaners.

Other types of nail cleaning devices as shown in U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,397,853; 6,016,812; 5,755,240; 5,355,545; and 4,258,734 are more effective in cleaning underneath nails than conventional nail files, however, these devices are often unwieldy and are not readily available when one is away from home.

Additionally, any germs that may be present under the nail are not always removed by these devices.

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