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...that Charles Goodyear performed some of his experiments on rubber while in debtor's prison? He was there so often he referred to it as his "hotel". Chronically in debt because of poor business sense and ill health, Goodyear depended on the generosity of friends and family. Even after he unlocked the secret to vulcanizing rubber, he was unable to improve his financial situation. When he died, his estate was $200,000 in debt.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7918233 | Finger cleaning multi-tool The present disclosure is generally directed to a tool with multiple functions for use in cleaning fingers and fingernails. ... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7322915 | Toe stretcher The present invention relates to an exercise tool. More particularly, it relates to an exercise tool specifically devised as a toe stretcher to align, separate, and stretch toes. The toe stretcher comprises a frame with a separator for separating a plurality of toes... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7322362 | Nail treating tool and method of treating nails A nail treating tool having a graspable handle, a first treating surface, and a second treating surface. The first and second treating surfaces are interchangeably placeable in an operative position relative to the graspable handle such that the graspable handle can... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7284555 | Manicuring implement and instruments including same A manicuring implement includes a shaft and an operative head arranged at an end of the shaft and having first and second fixed jaws defining an indentation therebetween. The first jaw has a straight inner surface forming one side of the indentation and an outer sur... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7131939 | Toe stretcher The present invention relates to an exercise tool. More particularly, it relates to an exercise tool specifically devised as a toe stretcher to align, separate, and stretch toes. The toe stretcher comprises a frame with a separator for separating a plurality of toes... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7055527 | Cuticle removing device A cuticle removing device includes a first set having a first handle and a first scrubbing stick connected to a first end of the first handle. A recess is defined in the first handle and communicates an opening defined in a second end of the first handle. A second s... | 06/06/2006 |
| 6998360 | Hydrophilic cotton product comprising a soft surface and a scraping surface The invention relates to a hydrophilic cotton product of 100% cotton fibers and including at least one first and one second outer layers. In the invention, the first layer is of fine fibers exhibiting a low micronaire value and constitutes a soft side and the second... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6913025 | Callus-removing skin-file and method of manufacturing the same The present invention relates to a callus-removing skin-file capable of removing fingernails, toenails, calluses and the like and a method of manufacturing the same. The callus removing file 21, comprises a base plate 24 made of glass, an abrasive laye... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6601588 | Pedicure file with removable handle A method and apparatus for tooling and locking a handle to a pedicure blade is disclosed. The method and apparatus member presents an entire surface of the pedicure member to be available for use, the curving of the surface allows easy access to calluses ... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6572299 | Writing instrument having abrasive surface A writing instrument where an abrasive strip or strips is provided formed substantially along the length of the main body of the writing instrument. There may be a single strip of abrasive material or a plurality of strips of abrasive material, preferably... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6494213 | Luminous nail file with revealed indicia, mirror and audible and visual output devices The present invention provides a slightly bendable nail file which has indicia in the form of a pictorial image. The file comprises a flexible foamed synthetic resin core sandwiched between paperboard panels, at least one of which is of a luminescent mate... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6470895 | Pedicure tool A pedicure tool is disclosed which comprises a generally elliptical housing having at least three openings extending therethrough. Each of the at least three openings is adapted to releasably receive a concave insert panel therein. Further, each insert pa... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6450175 | Nail care instrument A nail care instrument has abrasive portions formed by an electroplating process. The instrument comprises a base of synthetic resin, a copper film coated on one surface of the base and having a plurality of release recesses formed by corroding selected p... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6397853 | Filament cleaning tool for fingernails Disclosed is a filament cleaning tool for fingernails wherein a length of flexible cleaning filament connected at each end to a small rigid securing ring. Inserted beneath the fingernail, the cleaning filament contains a series of bristles, flays or scale... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6367482 | Manicure capsule The invention relates to a manicure capsule comprising a collecting receptacle (1) for nail clippings which is provided with at least one lateral insertion opening (7) for nail scissors. The end section (5) of the collecting receptacle (1) for nail clippi... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6289901 | Nail instrument with emery cone and blade implements at opposite ends A nail instrument includes an elongated handle, a first implement and a second implement. The elongated handle has opposite end portions. Each of the first and second implements have a connecting portion and a working portion. The connecting portion of th... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6171269 | Multi-function podiatric device A podiatric device (2) for use in bathtubs or shower cabinets for instance, wherein the device includes a mat (3) which is provided with resilient, elongated bosses (10) on two-thirds of its upper surface, said bosses acting on the sole of a foot resting ... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6155270 | Nail polish remover bottle/applicator with manicure devices and kit An improved nail polish remover bottle having a disposable nail polish remover applicator cap to remove the old nail polish is provided and consists of a body member designed as a dolphin. A cover cap to protect and seal the open end of the nail polish re... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6102048 | Fingernail manicuring instrument An instrument and method for manicuring the underside of natural, artificial and acrylic fingernails. The instrument comprises a shaft member having a first end and a second end, and an abrasive member connected to at least one of the first and second end... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6050269 | Nail scissors Nail scissors are disclosed. The nail scissors have two blades. Each of the blades has a sharp edge at its front portion and a ring-shaped handle at its rear portion. The sharp edge is used to remove cuticles, while the ring-shaped handle provides a grip ... | 04/18/2000 |
| 5996590 | Conical fingernail file A conical nail file having a handle and two conical files each formed of a convex conical surface and concave conical surface confocally arranged to terminate in a conical apex is provided and designed to interfit underneath an acrylic nail and reach and ... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5819757 | Animal nail filing device A new animal nail filing device for gently and safely filing the claws of a pet. The inventive device includes a housing having an interior, a main portion, and a handle portion. The main portion has a generally flat top and proximal and distal ends. The ... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5759093 | Electric oscillating abrasive file An electric reciprocating file or polishing member held in a housing. The housing supports a motor for reciprocating an enclosure held within the housing. A spring is held within the enclosure and the file is shaped to be snapped in or pulled out of the s... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5706835 | Device for manicuring fingernails and method of use A device including pivotally attached first and second panels each having a top, mid-section and foot and a flexible abrasive strip connecting the feet of the first and second handles with a grip in the mid-section of the first and second handles.... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5666728 | Cuticle trimmer A cuticle trimmer having a first cutter assembly, wherein pivotally mounted within the first and second cutter plates of the first cutter assembly is a second cutter assembly. The first cutter assembly terminates in concave blade edges for cooperation rel... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5632288 | Nail clippings catcher A catcher for nail clippings shaped to slip onto a standard nail clipper. The catcher is made of a resilient material having laterally projecting cells for receiving the clippings. The catcher is designed to allow convenient collection and disposal of the... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5588453 | Manicure device Manicuring device (10) is provided that comprises an elongated cylindrical body (12) having a tapered end (14) and a second end (16) distal to the tapered end (14). An abrasive surface (18) is affixed to the outer surfaces of the body (12) near the end (1... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5323537 | Cover for a nail clipper The cover for a nail clipper is made of plastic and is mounted over the cutting end of the nail clipper. The cover is movable from a position shielding the jaws of the nail clipper to a position permitting access to the jaws of the nail clipper. The cover... | 06/28/1994 |
| 5161552 | Nail filer A nail filer comprises a generally cylindrical housing containing an electric motor and a power source, preferably dry cell batteries. The housing may have an on-off switch and a safety switch. Connected to the motor outside the housing is the end of a fi... | 11/10/1992 |
| 5139036 | Fingernail polish removal apparatus A fingernail polish trough is provided filled with a fingernail polish removing fluid positioned forwardly of a series of adjacent parallel "V" shaped grooves positioned rearwardly and above the trough. The trough and grooves define an upper housing arran... | 08/18/1992 |
| 5139570 | Nail stain remover A nail cleansing composition useful for removing stains from human nails, nail stain removing kits, and a method for removing stains from nails using the composition of the invention.... | 08/18/1992 |
| 5100191 | Zipper puller A zipper operating device is provided for manipulating a slide fastener having a sliding operator member and a tab member connected to the sliding member. The zipper operating device includes a tang member which may be received within a hole in the tab me... | 03/31/1992 |
| 5090427 | Finger groomer attachment for writing instruments A finger groomer attachment for a writing instrument is disclosed. The inventive device that performs a variety of manicure operations, and can be used to secure a writing instrument to an item, such as a shirt pocket to protect the writing part of a writ... | 02/25/1992 |
| 5033485 | Electric fingernail file apparatus An electric fingernail file apparatus is set forth wherein various components of the organization, including batteries, motor, output motor shaft, and reciprocating file, are in an axially aligned relationship relative to the housing, wherein alternativel... | 07/23/1991 |
| 4936322 | Ingrown toenail part remover A hollow cylindrical rod having a tapered end is shaped to include a soft tissue depressor and separator surface and a safety knife surface. The safety knife surface is composed of a cutting edge placed within the port so that it only cuts portions of the... | 06/26/1990 |
| 4896684 | Bi-directional nail trimmer A nail trimmer includes a motor having a motor shaft having its one end mounted with a first cylindrical-rod polisher and having the other end of the shaft mounted with a second disk-shaped polisher, in which the motor can be shifted either rightwardly to... | 01/30/1990 |
| 4541443 | Abrading/smoothing tool A tool for abrading or smoothing calluses or other areas of skin which includes one or more segments of abrasive screen supported by rigid arcuate or other shaped holder and an elongated handle of various shapes with the holder and abrasive screen mounted... | 09/17/1985 |
| 4478232 | Nail polisher A nail polisher for filing and polishing the finger nails by a motor drive. The nail polisher includes a polishing cylinder and filing plates. The polishing cylinder is lined with a polishing layer in its inner surface and is driven to rotate, while the f... | 10/23/1984 |
| 4440182 | Sander for artificial nails A fingernail shaping instrument in the form of an orbital sander having a head containing an eccentrically mounted weight, a drive unit containing a drive motor, a coiled tilting spring interconnecting the head and drive unit such as to permit orbital mot... | 04/03/1984 |
| 4397325 | Abrasive article Nail files and other abrasive articles have a structural base, such as a steel strip, coated with a slurry of a resin, such as an epoxide, and abrasive particles or grits, such as aluminum oxide, granules with sharp peaks and corners, of selected size and... | 08/09/1983 |
