U.S. patent application number 11/497477 was filed with the patent office on 2007-01-04 for universal fingernail scrub brush.
Invention is credited to Jesus Cotto.
Application Number | 20070000081 11/497477 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 46325839 |
Filed Date | 2007-01-04 |
United States Patent
Application |
20070000081 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Cotto; Jesus |
January 4, 2007 |
Universal fingernail scrub brush
Abstract
A universal design for a fingernail scrub brush.
Inventors: |
Cotto; Jesus; (West Haven,
CT) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Jesus Cotto
91 East Main ST
Clinton
CT
06413
US
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Family ID: |
46325839 |
Appl. No.: |
11/497477 |
Filed: |
August 2, 2006 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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10887372 |
Oct 18, 2004 |
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11497477 |
Aug 2, 2006 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
15/167.3 ;
15/160; D4/125; D4/130 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A46B 15/0097 20130101;
A46B 5/00 20130101; A46B 2200/1006 20130101; A46B 9/02
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
015/167.3 ;
015/160; D04/125; D04/130 |
International
Class: |
A46B 9/02 20060101
A46B009/02 |
Claims
1. A universal design for a fingernail scrub brush comprising a
base having a decorative wall, intended for providing various
aesthetic shapes and graphic displays, front side of said scrub
brush having a two-part brush block intended for effectively
cleaning underneath fingernails of various lengths, the backside of
said scrub brush having a single suction cup intended for mounting
said scrub brush and also serving as a handle to the user, said
fingernail scrub brush having an easy release tab.
2. A universal design for a fingernail scrub brush according to
claim 1, wherein said scrub brush may include treatment of
anti-microbial agents.
3. A universal design for a fingernail scrub brush according to
claim 1, wherein said brush-block may provide variations of
polymers for said scrub brush.
Description
CROSS-REFFERENCES
[0001] NOT APPLICABLE
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED DEVELOPMENT
[0002] NOT APPLICABLE.
BACKGROUND
[0003] This application is a continuation in part of application
Ser. No. 10887372. Filed Oct. 18, 2004.
[0004] My present invention relates to a fingernail scrub brush,
intended for use by the general public. The existing art tat serve
the same purpose as this invention are similar in their basic
embodiments. The base-handle of the existing art are composed of a
hard material such as plastic or wood and vary in size and form.
The overall problem associated with the existing art is that they
are quite often unsightly and consequently disregarded when one is
washing their hands. One problem associated with use of the
existing art is the bristle length, usually protruding half of an
inch or longer from its housing surface. The flexibility of the
brush block does not provide an effective scrubbing for those with
short fingernails. Another problem associated with use of the
existing art is that after the scrub brush is used, it is usually
placed on a flat surface where it then creates a puddle. This
puddle can often facilitate the growth of bacteria.
BRIEF SUMMARY
[0005] The broad purpose of this invention is to provide a more
convenient and aesthetic fingernail scrub brush. A furthermore
objective of this invention is to provide a brush block for
effectively cleaning underneath fingernails of various lengths. Yet
a Furthermore objective of this invention is to provide a drip-dry
process of the fingernail scrub brush. Yet still a furthermore
objective of this invention is to provide a better rinsing process
for the user and of the fingernail scrub brush.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0006] FIG. 1 SHOWS A FRONT ELEVATIONAL VIEW OF THE PRESENT
INVENTION.
[0007] FIG. 2 SHOWS A SIDE ELEVATIONAL VIEW THEROF.
[0008] FIG. 3 SHOWS A BACK PLAN VIEW THEREOF.
[0009] FIG. 4 SHOWS A FRONT PLAN VIEW THEREOF.
[0010] FIG. 5 SHOWS AN ALTERNATIVE FRONT PLAN VIEW THEREOF.
DETAILED DISCRIPTION
[0011] The present invention as shown in FIGS. 1-5 is a fingernail
crab brush. FIG. 1 shows the decorative wall 10. The decorative
wall is intended to vary in shape and is shown as an alternative
shape in FIG. 5. The purpose of the decorative wall is to provide
variations of aesthetic displays. The decorative wall will also
provide a better rinsing process of the fingernails and brush block
when placed directly under running water. This is because the
running water will create a wider stream throughout the surface of
the decorative wall and fingernails. Hence, providing a more
comfortable and thorough rinse when manipulating the fingernails
onto the scrub brush The decorative wall 10. can also be considered
the base along with the housing wall 40. The decorative wall 10. Is
relatively thinner than the housing wall 40. This is so the
decorative wall may contour when mounted onto various shapes of
basins. Graphic-displays onto the decorative wall 10. can be
readily applied by one skilled in the art. Furthermore, a treatment
of anti-microbial agents to the apparatus can also be readily
applied by one skilled in the art. FIG. 1 also shows the two part
scrub brush 20. The two-part scrub brush is displayed on opposite
parallel sides. This is so the user may scrub on the more suitable
side depending on their fingernail length. The longer bristles
would be suitable for long fingernails, whereas shorter bristles
would more effectively clean underneath fingernails of a short
length, due to the lack of flexibility of the bristles. Variations
of polymers cm be applied to the scrub brush, for example; a softer
blend of polymers can be provided to better suite manicured
nails.
[0012] FIG. 2 shows housing wall 40. intended for securing the
brush block, and is also considered part of the base. FIG. 2 also
shows a single suction cup 30. having an easy release tab 50. This
will allow one to insert a finger through the tab and easily
release the apparatus from its mounted area by peeling the suction
cup from its edge, rather than pulling it off. The suction cup 30.
is intended for mounting the scrub brush onto a sink or shower
therefore, allowing the scrub brush to drip dry after use. Along
with being conveniently located, this will also add a decorative
touch to its mounted area. The single suction cup is also intended
to serve as a handle to the user by either clutching or holding the
suction cup in-between the fingers in a scissors-like position.
[0013] In the case of this invention the term universal applies to
the versatility of the combined components of the apparatus. The
decorative wall, intended to vary in display is considered
universal. The single suction cup, which is for mounting the scrub
brush will also serve as a handle to the user and is also
considered universal. The two-part scrub brush, which is intended
for effectively cleaning fingernails of various lengths and may
vary in polymers, is also considered universal.
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