Illuminated Filing Device

a filing device and motorized technology, applied in the direction of lighting elements, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc., can solve the problems of troublesome finger lacerations, trimming of infant fingernails, and too powerful motorized files for infant fingers and toes

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-01-07
KEENE ADAM BARNETT
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[0011]In accordance with one specific embodiment, the device consists of a battery-powered low-torque motor that rotates a translucent file for trimming an infant...

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These motorized files are too powerful for the delicate fingers and toes of infants.
The trimming of infant fingernails is frequently problematic for parents, since the use of manual nail clippers is difficult and can lead to troublesome lacerations of the fingers.
Manual nail files are recommended by pediatricians to avoid this problem, but are time-consuming and ineffective.
As a result, many parents do not trim their infants' nails properly, which is problematic since fingernail scratches are the most common cause of eye injuries in children.
In addition, this device la...

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[0024]One embodiment of the device as a pediatric nail trimmer is illustrated in FIG. 1A. The device consists of a disc-shaped fine abrasive surface 10A which is attached to an opaque shaft 12 and inserted into the device body 20A that has an on-off switch 22A attached. In the preferred embodiment abrasive surface 10A is a fine reusable abrasive surface made of transparent glass and is permanently attached to shaft 12 but may be made of transparent plastic or other material and may be detachable from shaft 12 for replacement. The abrasive surface 10A is one centimeter in diameter but may have alternative sizes and shapes as in FIG. 2B part 10B and FIG. 2C part 10C. Shaft 12 is made of opaque plastic in the preferred embodiment but may be made of metal or other material. Device body 20A is made of plastic in the preferred embodiment but may be made of metal or other material.

[0025]A detail of the file-light assembly is illustrated in FIG. 2A. It consists of abrasi...

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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.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not applicable.FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH[0002]Not applicable.SEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM[0003]Not applicable.BACKGROUND[0004]1. Field of Invention[0005]This invention relates to motorized filing devices, specifically to an improved means of providing illumination of the surface to be filed.[0006]2. Prior Art[0007]When attached to a motor that provides rotation, abrasive surfaces are useful for a number of applications. In construction, such surfaces are used for sanding, trimming, and polishing wood, metal, rock, and other materials. In personal grooming, motorized files are used for smoothing, shaping, and trimming adult fingernails and toenails. These motorized files are too powerful for the delicate fingers and toes of infants.[0008]The trimming of infant fingernails is frequently problematic for parents, since the use of manual nail clippers is difficult and can lead to troublesome lacerations of the fingers. Manual nail files are ...

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IPC IPC(8): A45D29/14
CPCA45D29/14
Inventor KEENE, ADAM BARNETT
Owner KEENE ADAM BARNETT
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