Patent Application
20250009105
The present application relates to a nail file, and more particularly to a nail file with rounded edges.
Nail files come in a vast array of sizes, shapes, and complexity, from simple (easy to manufacture) to quite involved (requiring multiple and expensive manufacturing processes). The most commonly used nail files are flat, existing on a single plane. Unfortunately, this makes it somewhat difficult to file specific areas of the nail, like the corners or specific spots needing attention along the nails' edges.
There are a large variety of curved (outside of a single plane) files on the market, but they only make up a small percentage of what is actually sold and used and are usually only curved along its longitudinal length. There are several varieties of patented nail files that incorporate a curved (outside of a single plane) working surface. However, several of them are quite complex and expensive to manufacture and therefore more expensive for the consumer. Some of the simpler curved nail files simply do not include a working beveled/curved/rounded edge that can easily and efficiently file even smaller problem spots on and around the nail. They especially can't do this without also filing the skin in the process due to the larger amount of surface area one must utilize with existing both flat or curved (outside of a single plane) files.
Another issue with the most commonly used flat nail files is the inability to securely hold them comfortably with the working hand, especially when filing for longer periods, as with workers in nail salons. Many of the current files that have curved filing surfaces are more complicated in structure, but not in function as with the proposed nail file in this application. Although strides have been made, shortcomings remain.
It is an object of the present application to provide a nail file with enlarged edges. These enlarged functional edges can be classified as an improvement by allowing a user better capability to file portions of the nail. An object of the curved nail file with functional edges is to more rapidly and efficiently file the entirety of one's nail, with the additional ability to concentrate on smaller focused areas without filing the surrounding skin.
With its design/structure, this file is very rigid, with very little flex. Couple this fact with the curve along its length, this file is very comfortable to hold securely, making the nail filing process much easier and faster with a shorter learning curve. It is much more ergonomical.
Ultimately the invention may take many embodiments. In these ways, the present invention overcomes the disadvantages inherent in the prior art. The more important features have thus been outlined in order that the more detailed description that follows may be better understood and to ensure that the present contribution to the art is appreciated. Additional features will be described hereinafter and will form the subject matter of the claims that follow.
Many objects of the present application will appear from the following description and appended claims, reference being made to the accompanying drawings forming a part of this specification wherein like reference characters designate corresponding parts in the several views.
Before explaining at least one embodiment of the present invention in detail, it is to be understood that the embodiments are not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The embodiments are capable of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the various purposes of the present design. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present application.
The novel features believed characteristic of the application are set forth in the appended claims. However, the application itself, as well as a preferred mode of use, and further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
While the embodiments and method of the present application is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and are herein described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the description herein of specific embodiments is not intended to limit the application to the particular embodiment disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the process of the present application as defined by the appended claims.
Illustrative embodiments of the preferred embodiment are described below. In the interest of clarity, not all features of an actual implementation are described in this specification. It will of course be appreciated that in the development of any such actual embodiment, numerous implementation-specific decisions must be made to achieve the developer's specific goals, such as compliance with system-related and business-related constraints, which will vary from one implementation to another. Moreover, it will be appreciated that such a development effort might be complex and time-consuming but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking for those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure.
In the specification, reference may be made to the spatial relationships between various components and to the spatial orientation of various aspects of components as the devices are depicted in the attached drawings. However, as will be recognized by those skilled in the art after a complete reading of the present application, the devices, members, apparatuses, etc. described herein may be positioned in any desired orientation. Thus, the use of terms to describe a spatial relationship between various components or to describe the spatial orientation of aspects of such components should be understood to describe a relative relationship between the components or a spatial orientation of aspects of such components, respectively, as the embodiments described herein may be oriented in any desired direction.
The embodiments and method in accordance with the present application overcomes one or more of the above-discussed problems commonly associated with the prior art discussed previously. In particular, several of the current patented nail files incorporate a curved filing surface in their design. The large majority of these are complex in nature, making the manufacturing processes more involved and therefore more expensive.
Still, there exist some patented nail files with curved filing surfaces that are less complex. However, they do not have the same, easy to use features people are accustomed to using as with the traditional and commonly used single dimension nail files. This makes the curved nail file with functional enlarged edges somewhat familiar, easier to use, and more easily incorporated into the nail filing routines and repertoires of most people. People already have the muscle memory and familiarity of how to use it.
This proposed file can incorporate a relatively easy method of manufacturing. Simply by adding 2 more simple features to the commonly used flat nail file, one could more easily and cheaply produce them. For example, one addition may be a single curve along its length perpendicular to the plane of the file, the radius and shape of this curve may vary infinitely. In another example, a second addition may be incorporating a functional beveled/rounded/enlarged edges, the shape and size of the beveled edges can vary infinitely and independently.
The embodiments and method will be understood, both as to its structure and operation, from the accompanying drawings, taken in conjunction with the accompanying description. Several embodiments of the assembly may be presented herein. It should be understood that various components, parts, and features of the different embodiments may be combined together and/or interchanged with one another, all of which are within the scope of the present application, even though not all variations and particular embodiments are shown in the drawings. It should also be understood that the mixing and matching of features, elements, and/or functions between various embodiments is expressly contemplated herein so that one of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate from this disclosure that the features, elements, and/or functions of one embodiment may be incorporated into another embodiment as appropriate, unless otherwise described.
Referring now to the Figures wherein like reference characters identify corresponding or similar elements in form and function throughout the several views. The following Figures describe embodiments of the present application and its associated features. With reference now to the Figures, embodiments of the present application are herein described. It should be noted that the articles “a”, “an”, and “the”, as used in this specification, include plural referents unless the content clearly dictates otherwise.
Referring now to
The body extends relatively seamlessly between sections 103 and 105. It is understood that the body may take various different forms and shapes. As illustrated in the Figures, the body includes a longitudinal axis 104 running along the length of the body. File 101 is configured to curve the body about access 104 such that a concave under portion and a convex upper portion are realized. The amount of curvature exhibited is ideally suited similarly to that of a fingernail. Both sections 103 and 105 are shown to have the identical curvature between them but it is understood that the curvature between sections 103 and 105 may be different at any point along their lengths.
The body includes a first end 107 and a second end 109. First end 107 is associated with section 103 and extends between the long longitudinal lengths that make up the sides of the body. Likewise, second end 109 is associated with section 105 and extends between the longitudinal lengths that make up the sides of the body therein. Ends 107 and 109 may be formed to include various different shapes and contours. As seen in figures, first end 107 has a rounded or curved convex shape 108 wherein the center of the curve extends outward beyond portions the longitudinal sides of section 103. Likewise, second end 109 has a rounded or curved concaved shape 110 where in the center of the curve extends inward within section 105 between the longitudinal sides. It is understood that the shapes, forms, and contours of file 101 are designed to serve a purpose in the filing of fingernails and or toenails of a user.
Longitudinal sides of the body of file 101 have located a first side 111 and a second side 113. Sides 111 and 113 incorporate a bulbous or swollen or enlarged surface that extends above, beyond, or around a portion of the body. Sections 103 and 105 of the body have a designated contour that is relatively smooth. Sections 103 and 105 have a defined thickness which is typically equal throughout its curve, although not required. Sides 111 and 113 are configured such that they protrude from or extend out from the upper and lower surface of sections 103 and 105 so as to have a general thickness greater than the thickness of sections 103 and 105 of the body.
It is understood that sides 111 and 113 may include any shape. Examples of shapes that may be used are beveled edges, bulbus ribbing, tubular, rounded, dimpled, and even raised bumps for example. The rounded tubular shape seen in the figures is ideal as it fits nicely in relation to the fingernails and toenails of a user. It is also understood that sides 111 and 113 may include surface treatments similar in form and function to that of the body.
Further included within file 101 is that sides 111 and 113 extend beyond the sides of sections 103 of the body at first end 107. This is seen more particularly wherein sides 111 and 113 extend longitudinally along the concaved context surface 108. As said in another way, sides 111 and 113 protrude forward from and more proudly from section 103 adjacent to the convex surface 108. In the figures, this is seen as a bump 112 on both sides 111 and 113.
It is understood that file 101 may be trimmed at first end 107 and 1st and 2nd end 109 along an angle perpendicular to axis 104. The slope is not limited to a particular angle but is useful in adapting file 101 to particular shapes of fingernails and toenails.
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It can be concluded that the curved nail file with functional enlarged sides 111 and 113 can be a very versatile and easy-to-use nail file 101 that can accomplish several specific nail filing tasks efficiently that cannot be easily done with a traditional flat nail file. Without any elaborate features that would make manufacturing the file a difficult process and thus more costly to manufacture, more people would be able to afford and utilize this file for both everything a traditional nail file can do and for more specific nail filing tasks that the traditional flat nail file can't do easily or without also filing the surrounding skin.
The materials that could be utilized to manufacture this proposed file are plentiful. They could be anything from reinforced cardboard, a wide variety of plastics, to metal, or glass made curved perpendicularly along its length with functional enlarged edges. The abrasive surface could be machined or molded into the file if it was constructed of metal or glass, or could be any type of applied abrasive substance, like diamond, sapphire, (crystal material) or sanding paper.
The aggressiveness (or grit) of the abrasive surface can also vary infinitely. A popular option may be a medium grit (possibly 180 grit) on one half and finer grit (possibly 240 grit) on the other.
The particular embodiments disclosed above are illustrative only, as the application may be modified and practiced in different but equivalent manners apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the teachings herein. It is therefore evident that the particular embodiments disclosed above may be altered or modified, and all such variations are considered within the scope and spirit of the application. Accordingly, the protection sought herein is as set forth in the description. It is apparent that an application with significant advantages has been described and illustrated. Although the present application is shown in a limited number of forms, it is not limited to just these forms, but is amenable to various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit thereof.
This application claims the benefit of an earlier filing date and right of priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/512,058, filed 5 Jul. 2023, the contents of which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63512058 | Jul 2023 | US |
