US20070144548A1 - Nail Care Implement and Case - Google Patents
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- the invention is in the field of nail care implements for filing, shaping, and otherwise treating the nail and cuticle surfaces.
- 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.
- 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 reach difficult areas in the nail and cuticular surfaces to be treated.
- treating and maintaining nails that have already been manicured. For example, it may be desirable to buff manicured nails to restore shine. Or perhaps it is desirable to file small nicks or imperfections in a manicured nail surface or edge.
- One object of the invention is provide a nail care implement for grooming nails that have been manicured.
- Another object of the invention is to provide a packaged nail care implement comprised of an implement in a case, to be used for grooming nails.
- Another object of the invention is to provide an ergonomically designed nail care implement that is easy to use and hold for the consumer.
- Another object of the invention is to provide a method for grooming nails, and more particularly, a method for grooming nails that have already been manicured with a nail implement in accordance with the invention.
- the invention comprises a nail care implement comprised of a U shaped open loop having first and second top surfaces wherein at least one of such surfaces is coated with a material that is suitable for treating or grooming nails.
- the invention further comprises a packaged implement for grooming nails comprising an implement in the form of a U shaped open loop having first and second top surfaces having nail grooming material affixed thereto, stored in a case in the form of a housing having one open end.
- the invention further comprises a method for grooming nails comprising treating the nails with an implement in the form of a U shaped open loop having first and second top surfaces containing material for grooming the nails.
- FIG. 1 depicts the nail care implement of the invention in the case.
- FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the nail care implement and case depicted in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 is a side plan view of the nail care implement.
- FIG. 4 is a front plan view of the nail care implement.
- FIG. 5 is a front plan view of the nail care implement in the case.
- FIG. 6 illustrates use of the nail care implement in grooming the nails.
- the nail care implement 1 of the invention comprises a U shaped open loop 2 as best depicted in FIGS. 2 and 3 .
- open loop is oblong 6 in shape so as to facilitate placing the fingers within the central portion 6 A of the oblong 6 U shaped open loop 2 to perform the desired functions.
- four fingers may be inserted into U shaped open loop 2 to hold the implement 1 for use in performing the desired functions.
- the U shaped open loop 2 has two arms 2 A and 2 B. If desired, both arms 2 A and 2 B may be the same length. Alternatively, one arm 2 A may be shorter than arm 2 B.
- the U shaped open loop 2 has an inner surface 3 .
- the inner surface 3 may be covered with a thermoplastic material 4 that facilitates gripping, although that is not essential. If desired, the brand or other indicia may be imprinted on the inner surface 3 of thermoplastic material 4 .
- thermoplastic material 4 may be ergonomically shaped to facilitate finger gripping. This is most advantageously achieved by molding theroplastic material 4 in the form of waves 4 A, 4 B that mimic the depressions between fingers when they are held together. Waves 4 A and 4 B may be found on both inner surfaces 4 C and 4 D of open loop 2 . This will enable the user to hold open loop 2 one way such that first surface 4 E is used to groom nails. Then, if it is desired to use second surface 4 F to groom nails, open loop 2 can be held such that second surface 4 F is used to groom fingernails. In other words, the open loop 2 can be held upwardly or downwardly depending on the surface that is desired to be used in grooming nails.
- U-shaped open loop 2 has inner surfaces 4 that are completely coated a thermoplastic material 4 A around the entire surface of open loop 2 , that coats entire inner surface and particularly facilitates gripping on the top and bottom.
- thermoplastic material 4 A may contain markings 4 G in the form of slits, protrusions, or similar to further facilitate the user's grip.
- Open loop 2 has arms have a first and second top surfaces 7 and 9 .
- First top surface is coated with a material 8 that is capable of providing nail treating properties.
- the material 8 may be an abrasive material of fine grain that is useful for filing nails or lightly abrading a nail surface, treating hang nails or rough nail edges.
- U shaped open loop 2 has a second top surface 9 .
- Second top surface 9 may also be treated or have affixed thereto a material 9 A that is capable of being used to treat nail surfaces.
- second top surface 9 may have affixed thereto a material 9 A that is a thermoplastic polymeric material into which a treatment oil is impregnated (not shown), or it may be a chamois-like material that will improve shine when used to buff the nail surface, particularly a manicured nail surface. It is preferred that at least one of first or second top surfaces has affixed thereto a material that is useful for buffing nails to provide shine.
- the implement is used for grooming nails that have been polished.
- One top surface is used to smooth ragged nail edges, hang nails, and the like.
- the second top surface is used to buff the polished nail surface to renew shine.
- Nail care implement 1 may be gripped in a variety of different ways as depicted in FIG. 6 . Preferred is where the nail care implement I is used to groom and otherwise fix imperfections in manicured nails.
- Case 10 When not in use the nail care implement I is preferably stored in a case 10 .
- Case is preferably in the form of a housing 11 that has one open end 12 such that implement 1 can easily be withdrawn from case 10 by gripping the lower U portion of open loop 2 with the fingers and pulling implement 1 to remove it from the case 10 .
- implement 1 may be stored in case 10 by sliding it in such that the ends 13 of open arms slightly protrude from open end 12 .
- Case 10 is preferably of size and shape to encircle most of U shaped open loop 2 such that it fits snugly within case 10 when stored therein, but is easily extracted from case 10 when the user desires to remove it and use it for nail grooming purposes.
- case 10 has beaded edge 14 around open end 12 .
- Beaded edge 14 will facilitate easier insertion and removal of implement from case 10 and ensure that user doesn't hurt fingertips on sharp edges.
- sides of case 10 have markings 15 that make it easier for the user to grip case 10 to hold it so that implement 1 can be more easily removed from case 10 .
- Both case 10 and implement are preferably made of a thermoplastic material that has sufficient flexibility such that it will not readily crack, but at the same time be strong enough to withstand the forces that are used in nail grooming.
- the invention also comprises a method for grooming nails.
- the invention comprises a method for grooming nails that have been manicured, and is a way to extend the life of the manicure.
- the nail implement I of the invention is able to file away and groom rough edges of nails, hang nails, and other imperfections often seen in manicured nails. Additionally, one of top surfaces may be used for buffing manicured nails to revive shine. Shine is associated with a fresh manicure. The shine often disappears on polished nails within a few days after the manicure.
- the implement of the invention enables the user to groom manicured nails and revive shine on polished nails.
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- This application claims priority from provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/754,432, filed Dec. 28, 2005.
- The invention is in the field of nail care implements for filing, shaping, and otherwise treating the nail and cuticle surfaces.
- 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.
- 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 reach difficult areas in the nail and cuticular surfaces to be treated. Further, there is a need for treating and maintaining nails that have already been manicured. For example, it may be desirable to buff manicured nails to restore shine. Or perhaps it is desirable to file small nicks or imperfections in a manicured nail surface or edge.
- One object of the invention is provide a nail care implement for grooming nails that have been manicured.
- Another object of the invention is to provide a packaged nail care implement comprised of an implement in a case, to be used for grooming nails.
- Another object of the invention is to provide an ergonomically designed nail care implement that is easy to use and hold for the consumer.
- Another object of the invention is to provide a method for grooming nails, and more particularly, a method for grooming nails that have already been manicured with a nail implement in accordance with the invention.
- The invention comprises a nail care implement comprised of a U shaped open loop having first and second top surfaces wherein at least one of such surfaces is coated with a material that is suitable for treating or grooming nails.
- The invention further comprises a packaged implement for grooming nails comprising an implement in the form of a U shaped open loop having first and second top surfaces having nail grooming material affixed thereto, stored in a case in the form of a housing having one open end.
- The invention further comprises a method for grooming nails comprising treating the nails with an implement in the form of a U shaped open loop having first and second top surfaces containing material for grooming the nails.
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FIG. 1 : depicts the nail care implement of the invention in the case. -
FIG. 2 : is an exploded view of the nail care implement and case depicted inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 : is a side plan view of the nail care implement. -
FIG. 4 : is a front plan view of the nail care implement. -
FIG. 5 : is a front plan view of the nail care implement in the case. -
FIG. 6 : illustrates use of the nail care implement in grooming the nails. - A. Open Loop
- The nail care implement 1 of the invention comprises a U shaped
open loop 2 as best depicted inFIGS. 2 and 3 . Preferably open loop is oblong 6 in shape so as to facilitate placing the fingers within thecentral portion 6A of the oblong 6 U shapedopen loop 2 to perform the desired functions. Alternatively, if the user's hand is very small four fingers may be inserted into U shapedopen loop 2 to hold theimplement 1 for use in performing the desired functions. - The U shaped
open loop 2 has twoarms arms arm 2A may be shorter thanarm 2B. - B. Thermoplastic Material
- The U shaped
open loop 2 has aninner surface 3. If desired, theinner surface 3 may be covered with athermoplastic material 4 that facilitates gripping, although that is not essential. If desired, the brand or other indicia may be imprinted on theinner surface 3 ofthermoplastic material 4. - If desired,
thermoplastic material 4 may be ergonomically shaped to facilitate finger gripping. This is most advantageously achieved by moldingtheroplastic material 4 in the form ofwaves inner surfaces open loop 2. This will enable the user to holdopen loop 2 one way such thatfirst surface 4E is used to groom nails. Then, if it is desired to usesecond surface 4F to groom nails,open loop 2 can be held such thatsecond surface 4F is used to groom fingernails. In other words, theopen loop 2 can be held upwardly or downwardly depending on the surface that is desired to be used in grooming nails. - Preferred is where U-shaped
open loop 2 hasinner surfaces 4 that are completely coated athermoplastic material 4A around the entire surface ofopen loop 2, that coats entire inner surface and particularly facilitates gripping on the top and bottom. If desiredthermoplastic material 4A may contain markings 4G in the form of slits, protrusions, or similar to further facilitate the user's grip. - C. Top Surfaces
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Open loop 2 has arms have a first and secondtop surfaces material 8 that is capable of providing nail treating properties. For example, thematerial 8 may be an abrasive material of fine grain that is useful for filing nails or lightly abrading a nail surface, treating hang nails or rough nail edges. - U shaped
open loop 2 has a secondtop surface 9. Secondtop surface 9 may also be treated or have affixed thereto amaterial 9A that is capable of being used to treat nail surfaces. For example, secondtop surface 9 may have affixed thereto amaterial 9A that is a thermoplastic polymeric material into which a treatment oil is impregnated (not shown), or it may be a chamois-like material that will improve shine when used to buff the nail surface, particularly a manicured nail surface. It is preferred that at least one of first or second top surfaces has affixed thereto a material that is useful for buffing nails to provide shine. - In the preferred nail implement 1 of the invention, the implement is used for grooming nails that have been polished. One top surface is used to smooth ragged nail edges, hang nails, and the like. The second top surface is used to buff the polished nail surface to renew shine.
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Nail care implement 1 may be gripped in a variety of different ways as depicted inFIG. 6 . Preferred is where the nail care implement I is used to groom and otherwise fix imperfections in manicured nails. - When not in use the nail care implement I is preferably stored in a
case 10. Case is preferably in the form of ahousing 11 that has oneopen end 12 such that implement 1 can easily be withdrawn fromcase 10 by gripping the lower U portion ofopen loop 2 with the fingers and pulling implement 1 to remove it from thecase 10. However, it is possible that implement 1 may be stored incase 10 by sliding it in such that the ends 13 of open arms slightly protrude fromopen end 12.Case 10 is preferably of size and shape to encircle most of U shapedopen loop 2 such that it fits snugly withincase 10 when stored therein, but is easily extracted fromcase 10 when the user desires to remove it and use it for nail grooming purposes. - Preferably
case 10 has beadededge 14 aroundopen end 12. Beadededge 14 will facilitate easier insertion and removal of implement fromcase 10 and ensure that user doesn't hurt fingertips on sharp edges. - Also, if desired, sides of
case 10 havemarkings 15 that make it easier for the user to gripcase 10 to hold it so that implement 1 can be more easily removed fromcase 10. - Both
case 10 and implement are preferably made of a thermoplastic material that has sufficient flexibility such that it will not readily crack, but at the same time be strong enough to withstand the forces that are used in nail grooming. - The invention also comprises a method for grooming nails. In a preferred embodiment the invention comprises a method for grooming nails that have been manicured, and is a way to extend the life of the manicure. The nail implement I of the invention is able to file away and groom rough edges of nails, hang nails, and other imperfections often seen in manicured nails. Additionally, one of top surfaces may be used for buffing manicured nails to revive shine. Shine is associated with a fresh manicure. The shine often disappears on polished nails within a few days after the manicure. The implement of the invention enables the user to groom manicured nails and revive shine on polished nails.
- While the invention has been described in connection with the preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to the particular form set forth but, on the contrary, it is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as may be included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
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