Curved, ergonomic fingernail file in a compact design

Abstract

The invention is a curved ergonomic shaped fingernail file for more efficient and comfortable use. It is constructed with a finger grip having a ridged handle and a concave file base that decreases in thickness as it flares out toward its rounded tip. The grip allows for easy use with either hand and provides comfort and ease when filing. The fingernail file comes with a two-sided filing surface made up of two pieces of emery paper. One side (the front side of the fingernail file) is a more coarse grit for more aggressive shaping and trimming of nails. The other side (the underside or back side which can be used by simply flipping the file over) is a finer grit for polishing, buffing, and smoothing of the nail edge. A wide range of color options for the fingernail file will appeal to teens and adults alike.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]This invention relates generally to a curved, ergonomic fingernail file in a compact design.[0003]2. Background[0004]Currently there are fingernail files that attempt to offer a variety of grit surfaces for nail filing. The designs are inferior and similar with a straight, flat edge. Most files have no handle requiring the user to grip the file itself. Or, for those with a handle, the handle is located at the bottom / end of the file, causing an awkward and hard to control movement when filing. The square shape of the fingernail file design further exacerbates the clumsiness of filing. Most fingernail files are also long and brittle. If they are carried for travel or in purses, those with cardboard / paper construction tend to break and those of foam construction tend to crease or bend, resulting in useless fingernail file. Still further, the straight edge design of fingernail files are hard to use, requiring a lot of wrist...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]The present invention is a curved, ergonomic shaped finger nail file which is preferably made of a durable plastic construction. The curved shape allows for quick and easy nail filing with smooth wrist movements. The preferred position of a ridged handle is in the center (along the spine) of the fingernail file, and provides for a comfortable and controlled grip between the fingers. The wedge-shaped design further maximizes the efficiency of the fingernail file by contouring with the shape of fingernails. The combination of the fingernail grip, curved file, and centered grip takes the work out of filing the nails. The contoured shape of the handle allows easy use with left hand to right hand.

[0008]The fingernail file comes with a two-sided filing surface which is made up of two kinds of emery paper. One side (the front side of the fingernail file) is a more coarse grit for more aggressive shaping and trimming of nails. The other side (the underside or back side which can be used by simply flipping the file over) is a finer grit for polishing, buffing, and smoothing of the nail edge. It is preferably light weight and compact, so that it is capable of being fit inside purses or for travel convenience. Further, it comes in a variety of custom colors to appeal to pre-teens, teenagers, and adults.

[0009]The curved, ergonomic shaped fingernail file is a solution to the problem of hand fatigue. It adds control and comfort through it unique curved design and wedge-shaped construction. The centered fingernail grip handle of the preferred embodiment allows for the user to have unobstructed access to the entire fingernail file and a full range of motion. The user no longer needs to move their grip up and down the file, as is the case of the straight nail file. This further solves the problem of hand fatigue with a smooth range of motion and improves dexterity for filing. The problem of digging the nail file into corners is solved through the unique curved shape. The wedge-shape along the fingernail file's edge is also another design feature to get easy and comfortable access to hard-to reach areas around fingernail corners or under fingernails without pain and discomfort.

[0010]The curve design also facilitates a comfortable filing when a right-handed user transfers the file to their left-hand or vice-versa because the curved shape puts most of the work of fingernail filing on the file itself and not on a complex range of motions required by the user. Further, the curved, ergonomic shaped fingernail file also has a compact size, which increases portability for travel and increases the likelihood that users can carry it in their purses.

[0013]The fingernail file can be used by holding onto the centered, ridged grip handle between the thumb and the middle fingers. Using an “arcing” or rotating / rocking motion, move the fingernail file along the fingernail surface, allowing the contour shape of the file to follow along the curved shape of the fingernail. Rock or rub the fingernail file in this motion along the wedge-shape edge and choose the appropriate grit from one of two sides of the file. For more trimming and shaping, use the side of the fingernail file with a coarser grit. For polishing, smoothing, and buffing, choose the side of the fingernail file with the finer grit emery paper. This same motion can comfortably fit with right or left-handed users alike. Use the wedge-shape edge to fit the file comfortably into corners of the fingernail or hard to reach places.

Problems solved by technology

Further, the curved, ergonomic shaped fingernail file also has a compact size, which increases portability for travel and increases the likelihood that users can carry it in their purses.

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