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Nail Care Implement

a technology for nail care and implements, applied in the field of nail care implements, can solve the problems of not being able to reach the more difficult to reach spots, suffer from certain drawbacks, and not being able to ergonomically design files

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-06-28
REVLON CONSUMER PROD CORP
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"The invention is a nail care implement that can be used for filing, buffing, and grooming nails. It is designed to be easy to grip, reach difficult areas in the nail, and is inexpensive to manufacture and package. The implement has a closed loop with abrasive surfaces on both the top and bottom platforms, and is coated with a thermoplastic material for better grip. The user can insert their fingers into the loop and use it to file or groom their nails. The invention provides a more ergonomic and efficient solution for nail care compared to standard files and buffers."

Problems solved by technology

While these nail care tools are quite inexpensive, they do suffer from certain draw backs.
However, these types of files are not ergonomically designed, nor do they reach the more difficult to reach spots such as the corner of the nail.

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[0010]The nail care implement 1 of the invention comprises a closed loop 2. The closed loop has an inner surface 3. If desired, the inner surface 3 may be covered with a thermoplastic material 4 that facilitates gripping, although that it not essential. If desired, the brand or other indicia may be imprinted on the inner surface 3 of thermoplastic material 4. Preferably, the closed loop 2 is oblong 6 in shape, of a dimension such that at least 3 fingers may be inserted into the closed loop 2 as best depicted in FIG. 3. Alternatively, if the user's hand is very small four fingers may be inserted into closed loop 2 to hold the implement 1 for use in performing the desired functions.

[0011]Closed loop 2 has a top extending surface 7, which extends past the dimension of closed loop to form a platform 8, which extends beyond the outer surface 9 of closed loop. Preferably, upper surface 7 is coated with an abrasive material 10 having an abrasiveness sufficient to perform the desired filing...

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Abstract

A nail care implement comprised of a closed loop having top and bottom extending surfaces containing abrasive or buffing material suitable for treating and grooming nails or cuticles and a method for grooming the nails using the implement.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to provisional patent application Ser. No. 60 / 754,390, filed Dec. 28, 2005.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The invention is in the field of nail care implements for filing, shaping, and otherwise treating the nail, cuticle, or skin surfaces.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]A wide variety of nail care implements are commercially available. Standard files, buffers, and the like can be purchased in just about any store for a nominal price. While these nail care tools are quite inexpensive, they do suffer from certain draw backs. For example, files used for abrading nail tips and surfaces are often in a hot dog shape. However, these types of files are not ergonomically designed, nor do they reach the more difficult to reach spots such as the corner of the nail.[0004]There is a need for nail care implements that are capable of filing, buffing, and otherwise treating nails. Such an implement should be easy to grip and have the ability to rea...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A45D29/18
CPCA45D29/04
Inventor KUSCH, DAVID D.LYNCH, JAYNE B.RUTTER, BRYCE G.SUNDY, JONATHAN PAUL
Owner REVLON CONSUMER PROD CORP