DE202019000888U1 - Device for cleaning fingernails - Google Patents

Abstract

Device for cleaning fingernails, characterized in that the bristle-free fingernail cleaner consists of foldable and dirt-binding material.

Description

Technical description.

Technical area.

The invention relates to a bristle-free fingernail cleaner made of foldable and dirt-binding material.

State of the art.

A fingernail cleaner is used to clean dirty fingernail bottoms.

Conventional fingernail cleaners are either bristled brushes (for example, in U.S. Pat DE7042862U ) or part of a nail file (for example in DE202006001538U ).

The hard to soft bristles used in the aforementioned brushes are made of natural fiber or synthetic fiber. Often, the under-nails cleaning with bristle-tipped nail brushes is incomplete, dirt stains remain, and cleaning takes a long time. Also, the use of fingernail cleaner made of metal, plastic, glass, ceramic, porcelain, or of bristled fingernail cleaners sometimes unpleasant, pain-causing and can lead to irritation or injury to the finger skin and nail bed.

The design of conventional fingernail cleaners does not follow the anatomical structure of a fingernail, given from the base of the nail plate, the fingertip epidermis and the hyponychium. The hyponychium, the natural protective layer between nail plate and nail bed, can be injured by hard bristles, excessive rubbing with bristles in general, or by improper use of nail files. Inflammatory changes as well as bacterial or fungal disease of the nail bed are consequences of an injury. This applies, for example, to occupational, daily intensive cleaning of soiled fingernails. For children, using bristled brushes on the delicate nail bases is generally uncomfortable.

Object of the invention.

The invention has for its object to provide an improved fingernail cleaner that is bristle-free.

The invention has for its object to provide an improved fingernail cleaner, which largely adapts to the anatomical structure under the free end of the nail.

The invention has the further object of providing an improved fingernail cleaner, which causes a painless and injury-free cleaning.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an improved fingernail cleaner that removes dirt quickly and effectively.

It is another object of the invention to provide an improved fingernail cleaner which effectively binds dirt.

The invention solves these problems according to the indicated part of the protection claim 1 in that the bristle-free fingernail cleaner consists of foldable and dirt-binding material. As a result, the nail cleaning is done thoroughly and at the same time gently. The dependent claims also indicate advantageous design options.

• 1 vereinfachte Querschnittdarstellungen eines neuerungsgemäßen textilen Fingernagelreinigers.
• 2 eine vereinfachte Seitaufsicht eines neuerungsgemäßen textilen Fingernagelreinigers.
• 3 eine vereinfachte Darstellung der Nagelreinigung mit einem neuerungsgemäßen textilen Fingernagelreiniger.

The fingernail cleaner according to the invention is illustrated below with reference to drawings and explained in more detail, the drawings represent only one embodiment. Showing:

• 1 simplified cross-sectional views of a textile fingernail cleaner according to the invention.
• 2 a simplified side supervision of a renewed textile fingernail cleaner.
• 3 a simplified representation of the nail cleaning with a renewed textile fingernail cleaner.

1 2 shows simplified cross-sectional representations of a textile fingernail cleaner according to the invention ( 1 ). The fingernail cleaner is one of a textile material template ( 2 ), extending over the entire width, upright material fold ( 4 ) ( 1a ). The free end of the material fold ( 4 ) forms the cleansing area ( 5 ). The material fold ( 4 ) is in the direction of the left angle leg to the textile material template ( 2 ) angled, as in 1a indicated and in 1b shown. A resulting angle α defines the width of a wrinkle gap ( 7 ) between the textile material template ( 2 ) and the material fold ( 4 ) is formed (see 1b) , The wrinkle gap ( 7 ) is used in the cleaning process for receiving the fingernail, as in 3b clarified.

It is understood that the material fold ( 4 ) also in the direction of the right angle leg of the material fold towards the textile material template ( 2 ) can be angled to make the nail cleaner according to the innovation.

For stabilization, both layers of the material fold ( 4 ) near the cleaning area ( 5 ) by means of a connection ( 6 ) and the material fold is connected to the textile material template ( 2 ) connected. The connection ( 6 ) is preferably, but not necessarily, made of an elastic material. The connection ( 6 ) can also be a single or multiple seam. The connection ( 6 ) runs in the embodiment as sewn tape over the entire width of the material fold ( 4 ) and connects, sewed in depth both layers of the material fold, as in 2 indicated. Fixed over the outer edges of the material fold, the compound ( 6 ) in the direction of the textile material template ( 2 ) and is fixed to this (see in 2 ) Thus, the cleaning surface ( 5 On the one hand, a basic strength, and on the other hand elastic enough to yield to the pressure of the fingernail underside during cleaning, as in 3b illustrated schematically.

In another embodiment, not shown, the material fold for stabilization via another connection near the base of the material fold ( 3 ) with the textile material template ( 2 ) connected.

The connection ( 6 ) stabilizes the cleaning area ( 5 ) and influences its elasticity: the more proximal to the cleaning area ( 5 ), the lower the elasticity; the further distal to the cleaning area ( 5 ), the higher the elasticity. 2 indicates an exemplary position range [ABCD] within which the connection ( 6 ) runs. The respective position of the connection ( 6 ) also limits the depth of the fold gap ( 7 ) and thus defines different shaped cleaning areas.

For nail cleaning, depending on sensitivity or degree of soiling, a renewed fingernail cleaner ( 1 ) with high elasticity or low elasticity of the cleaning area ( 5 ). High elasticity means soft cleaning area, low elasticity means harder cleaning area. It is advantageous in the nail cleaning several renewal fingernail cleaner according to the invention with different elasticity of the cleaning area ( 5 ) apply.

For practical use, one or more fingernail cleaners ( 1 ) on a support ( 8th ) and fixed there permanently or non-permanently. A non-permanently attached fingernail cleaner ( 1 ) can from the carrier ( 8th ) and replaced, cleaned separately, and replaced after wear. Several fingernail cleaners ( 1 ) of different material and differently shaped cleaning areas ( 5 ) may be permanently or non-permanently fixed to a carrier.

3 illustrates how the renewal device is used in the simplest case. The carrier ( 8th ) is held with one hand. One or more fingernails of the other hand to be cleaned are from above in the direction of the wrinkle gap ( 7 ) ( 3a) and the gap between nail bottom and fingertip is the textile cleaning area ( 5 ) ( 3b) ,

Repeated sliding and swiveling movements of the fingers over the entire width of the cleaning area ( 5 ), with slight pressure on the cleaning area, the fingernail undersides are cleaned thoroughly and gently.

The textile nail cleaner is used dry or wet. The suitable textile is already foldable in the dry state and dirt binding. The suitable textile in combination with water or soap solution has an increased cleanability. By the use of textile according to the invention, the cleaning surface is increased compared to bristles. Textile is a preferred material because it is lint-free and tear-resistant. Also, a textile nail cleaner is easy and hygienic in a washing machine (in a laundry bag) or manually cleaned.

The thickness of the textile material determines the thickness of the cleaning area ( 5 ): the thinner the textile material ( 2 ), the thinner the cleaning area ( 5 ), the thicker the textile material ( 2 ), the thicker the cleaning area ( 5 ). A thin cleaning area ( 5 ) is particularly suitable for deep deep cleansing of the anatomically tight area of the anterior part of the hyponychium.

The formulated relation of material thickness and thickness of the cleaning area ( 5 ) applies accordingly to all other suitable non-textile materials.

The use of textile disclosed herein is a particularly advantageous, but not limiting, embodiment of the invention. In addition to textiles, other non-textile materials having the aforementioned or other advantageous properties are applicable to the implementation of the invention.

The advantages of the fingernail cleaner according to the invention are its extensive adaptation to the given anatomical structure of a fingernail underside; a thorough and quick cleaning; a gentle, painless and injury-free cleaning; effective cleaning by dirt-binding material; a special suitability for professional daily intensive fingernail cleaning; a special suitability for sensitive children's fingers; no spray effect, as common in bristle-nail brushes.

The innovation has been described above in one embodiment. It is understood that numerous changes and modifications are possible, in particular with regard to the material nature of the fingernail cleaners, without thereby abandoning the inventive idea underlying this innovation.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

Fingernail cleaner

2

textile material template

3

Base of the material fold

4

material fold

5

cleaning area

6

connection

7

fold gap

8th

Carrier of the fingernail cleaner ( 1 )

[ABCD]

Position range of the connection ( 6 )

α

Angle that the wrinkle gap ( 7 )

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• DE 7042862 U [0003]
• DE 202006001538 U [0003]

Claims (15)

Device for cleaning fingernails, characterized in that the bristle-free fingernail cleaner consists of foldable and dirt-binding material. Device for cleaning the fingernails after Claim 1 characterized in that a material template has an upright over its entire width material fold, which carries the cleaning area on the outside of the angled portion and angled in the direction of an angle leg, and fixed via a connection (7) forms a fold gap for receiving the nail material with the material template. Device for cleaning the fingernails after Claim 2 , characterized in that the position of the connection (7) determines the elasticity of the cleaning area and the depth of the fold gap. Device for cleaning the fingernails after Claim 3 , characterized in that the position of the connection (7) is distal or proximal to the cleaning area. Device for cleaning the fingernails after Claim 1 and 2 , characterized in that the thickness of the material used determines the thickness of the cleaning area. Device for cleaning the fingernails after Claims 2 to 4 , characterized in that the fold gap between 1 mm and 30 mm, preferably between 3 mm and 20 mm, and particularly preferably between 5 mm and 15 mm deep. Device for cleaning the fingernails after Claims 2 to 4 , characterized in that the cleaning surface is between 10 mm and 150 mm, preferably between 30 mm and 120 mm, and particularly preferably between 50 mm and 100 mm wide. Device for cleaning the fingernails after Claim 1 , characterized in that the fingernail cleaner is made of textile material. Device for cleaning the fingernails after Claim 1 and 2 , characterized in that the fingernail cleaner is permanently fixed on a support. Device for cleaning the fingernails after Claim 1 and 2 , characterized in that the fingernail cleaner is non-permanently fixed on a support. Device for cleaning the fingernails after Claim 10 , characterized in that the carrier carries at the top a compatible with the underside of the fingernail cleaner, non-permanent adhesive, clamping, plug-in, Velcro or other holding mechanism. Device for cleaning the fingernails after Claims 9 to 11 , characterized in that the carrier carries a plurality of fingernail cleaners. Device for cleaning the fingernails after Claim 12 , characterized in that the fingernail cleaners are made of the same material and have differently shaped cleaning areas. Device for cleaning the fingernails after Claim 12 , characterized in that the fingernail cleaners are made of different materials. Device for cleaning the fingernails after Claim 1 , characterized in that the material has at least one further property, includes in a group of properties tear-resistant, lint-free and washable.

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