US20110038660A1

US20110038660A1 - Fingernail Brush and Liquid Soap Dispenser

Info

Publication number: US20110038660A1
Application number: US12/541,904
Authority: US
Inventors: Quinara L. Rudolph; Breaeja Lashay Bell; Braylin Lariq Bell
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2009-08-14
Filing date: 2009-08-14
Publication date: 2011-02-17

Abstract

A modern-day power-operated fingernail brush and liquid soap cleaning apparatus having an embodiment preferably with bristles connected to gears and a centralized motor of an elongated body. The body portion is hollow and further includes a motor operative to generate motion for driving the moving portion. The batteries are located within the hollow section for powering the motor. In one embodiment, the disposable liquid soap cartridge snaps into a housing which has an outer opening outlining the section of the soap dispenser unit that secures the cartridge sealant from any liquid spillage. In other embodiments of the invention, the brush head is coated with an anti-bacterial liquid soap or other liquid soap agents that is released into the chamber of the bristles. When a user presses the on button, the first section of bristles moves in a spinning and/or oscillating motion and the secondary block of bristles are mounted for side to side movements to aid in cleaning beneath the fingernails, fingers, and hands to help eliminate harmful bacteria and germs that deposit onto our hands throughout the day. The other feature is used when a button is pressed and the disposable liquid soap cartridge dispenser unit encompassing the brush head with liquid soap receiver and dispenser which engages the bristles and connects to the opening into the brush head. Further blinking/flashing lights are visible through a small clear opened-window from the outside of the housing on various models.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates generally to the field of fingernail brushes and more specifically to an improved combination fingernail brush and liquid soap dispenser. The invention is intended to effectively cleanse the fingernail area and hands, which makes it universal. The creation is an even more unique improvement of the fingernail brush and liquid soap dispenser making the production and use of the combination much more an effective attention-grabber. The fingernail brush and liquid soap dispensing an anti-bacterial soap or any other soap used in the soap dispenser is capable of quickly and effectively cleaning highly soiled areas of the fingernails, fingertips, and hands within moments of use. One of the importances of hand cleanliness has and will always be recognized particularly in the fields of health-care professionals, laboratories, restaurants, and food preparations to help prevent transferring germs and harmful bacteria amongst themselves as well as to the general public. Medical personnel working in a sterile environment make special efforts to scrub their hands and arms to prevent contaminations before and after surgical procedures to help eliminate transferring contagious infections from being transmitted to equipment and others. However, manual hand washing appears to be effective, but it has been concluded by experts that automatic-operated fingernail brushing with soap is in compliance and will reduce the risks of spreading harmful diseases. Another advantage of using the fingernail brush and liquid soap dispenser is the convenience of removing highly persistent contaminants beneath the user's fingernails. In today's society, the invention will aggressively address the issues and concerns by minimizing and possibly eliminating the spread of bacteria, germs, viruses, other contaminants or even the common cold by simply cleansing the hands on a regular basis.

BRIEF SUMMARY ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION

The invention will provide a new and improved motorized device whereas the fingernail brush includes both a circular-brush head portion and a disposable liquid soap cartridge dispenser. In addition to the object of the invention is to provide a fingernail brush and liquid soap dispenser where the amount of liquid soap stored within each cartridge lasts for approximately 4-6 weeks; whereas, the user dispenses the entire liquid soap dispenser. One advantage of the invention is the provision of a battery-operated fingernail brush and liquid soap cartridge dispensing soap into the brush head in a circular motion allowing the user to safely, quickly, and effortlessly cleanse the fingernails, fingers, and hands within seconds or longer, depending on the need. An additional advantage of the invention is the fingernail brush with self-dispensing liquid soap chambers have been suggested that combining the fingernail brush and liquid soap cartridge dispensing unit will eliminate the need for the user to carry both a fingernail brush and soap separately; thereby, enabling the user to conveniently brush and cleanse their fingernails, fingers, and hands wherever a water supply is available. An electronic sensor receptor mounted inside the handle displays blinking/flashing lights through a small clear opened-window on various models. Previous fingernail brush designs do not lend themselves to versatility; whereby, a variety of different styled fingernail brushes are not constructed to using circular motion fingernail brushes with the convenience of a disposable liquid soap cartridge dispensing through the oscillating bristles. Additionally, many fingernail brushes are known to have had several inherent disadvantages, for example: being manually operated and time consuming; inefficient or ineffective in the removal of harmful bacteria and germs from beneath the fingernails. Patents that describe self-dispensing liquid soap as finished products are not intended to be used as portable or travel-friendly. Therefore, the natures of those designs differ from the invention which will be used as convenient and easy to operate. For those reasons, it has been considered desirable to develop a new and improved oscillating fingernail brush and liquid soap apparatus which would overcome the preceding disadvantageous of other fingernail brushes while providing better quality, style, and more advantageous with overall results. The powered-subsystem preferably comprises a battery power and/or battery charging power distribution circuits. The battery charging circuit need not be included within the apparatus but may be optionally provided within the apparatus, if desired. Replaceable batteries can be used instead of rechargeable batteries, thus eliminating the need for battery charging circuitry. Using battery power increases the safety of the system, when used in high-moisture environments, as would be expected for a fingernail brush and liquid soap dispenser cleaning system. Furthermore, the object of the invention is to provide an improved design that is easier and less expensive to manufacture and will become apparent from the drawings and illustrations following the embodiments of the disclosed descriptions.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The drawings constitute a part of this specification and include comprehensive embodiments to the invention, which may be embodied in a range of illustrations. It will be understood that in some instances various sections of the invention may be enlarged to maintain an understanding of the invention.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 2-4 is electronic sensor receptor section of the invention.

FIG. 5 is a front view of the liquid soap dispenser.

FIG. 5 b is an enlarged view of the liquid soap cartridge.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of the gears, rods, and pins of the invention.

FIG. 6 b is a lateral view of the gears and pins of the invention.

FIG. 7 is a cross section of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a lateral view of an alternate embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 9 is a backside view section of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a cross section of the present invention.

FIG. 10 b is a cross section view of an alternate embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

As shown in FIG. 1 the first series of semi-firm bristles 35 are relatively long and flexible and are intended to be used in cleansing fingernails, fingers, and hands of the user. The second series of softer bristles 35 are also provided on the top portion of the brush head 22 adjacent the first series of bristles 35. These bristles 35 as illustrated are relatively shorter and much softer than the first and are intended to loosen the dirt beneath the fingernails. Each adjacent cluster of bristles 35 is also spaced from a longitudinal axis 17 as demonstrated by the fact that the adjacent longitudinal directions can only be drawn through the centers without having any parallel transverse axis. A drive shaft 33 is disposed with the housing and driven by a mechanism to turn the gears 25. The gear 25 causes the fingernail brush head 22 to oscillate on the axis. The fingernail brush head supports the shaft that is fixed and mounted onto the spinning shaft. The bristles may be made of semi-firm polymer, nylon of desired lengths of the bristles based of the size of the brush. The tufts have a length between 5 mm and 10 mm. The shorter bristles plurality in diameter of about 4 mm and 8 mm is preferably a length of 6 mm. The outer surface of the handle 19 may advantageously be produced from a multi-component material 18 for example by injecting molding. The spinning shaft 33 orbits on the axis 17 of rotation when comes in contact with the user's fingernails. This solution provides the aesthetics to possibly optimize the elasticity properties which are important for a better grip. The plastic 13 body also includes a centrally disposed longitudinal slot adapted to receive and engage the fingernail brush handle 19. The non-slip handle 19 is defined by an aperture wall comprises a two-tone compressed material 18 and is compression-fit within said elongated hollow handle 19 consisting of rubber-like soft elastomer, preferably thumb rest while improving the grip portion of the handle 19. One of the two-handle 19 parts provide an opening through the cross-section 37 in the form of the dimpled-neck which opens out into the cavity 16 sealed off by a thin-film made of rubber like substance 14. The substance 14 also increases the elasticity of the material 18 causing the membrane and dimensions to have a lasting effect on the flexibility of the handle 19. The outer edges are sealed along the welded lines 41 to prevent moisture from entering the base of the handle 19 possibly causing failure to the circuitry system; but also providing hygiene since impurities cannot accumulate along the welding lines 41. The multi-component injection molding corresponds with the cross-section 37 of the outer form filling the grip pad made of a softer material that is welded to the bottom of the handle 19. The fingernail brush with the exception of the bristles 35 are manufactured from plastics 13 substances 10. The plastics 13 can be made of thermoplastic or thermo-set plastics 13; depending on the weight, flexibility, and the costs. The function of the handle 19 joined together by two elements to form an acceptable standard size fingernail brush allowing the hand-held handle 19 to conform to the user's hand. Referring to FIG. 2-4 in this embodiment, at least one portion of the two handle 19 parts 17 is produced from a transparent material consisting of a group of low voltages 11 producing various colors, red LED, green LED, yellow LED, blue LED, then the cavity 16 may be filled with flashing lights 49, decorative objects or figures. It is possible that the transparent design is visibly for the mid-section of the handle 19 portion. The voltages 11 are connected to inputs of the controller and to outputs of the controller V1 and V2. The outputs are intended to apply one voltage at a time through a sequence of flashing lights 49 which may be LED's to a controller output controlled by one or more patterns or routines that are programmed and stored into the controller electronic sensor receptor to begin the blinking lights 18. The switch 10 may be an inertia switch 10 which may be an integrated circuit or may be custom-made internal gates for applying one voltage 11 at a time from an input that is lower voltage 11 and will shine less brightly.
The LED's may consists of different colors commercially available, such as red, blue, green, purple orange, pink, and so forth. Referring to FIG. 5 the snap-in 52 connection; likewise, having a sealing action connected by adhesive bonding to prevent spillage from the liquid soap dispenser 53 into the handle 19 possibly damaging the circuitry system. The cavity 16 to be filled with the with a liquid sealant bond securing the bottom portion of the cavity 16 of the liquid soap dispenser 53. It's only function is to hold the material of the sealant in place to keep the brush sanitarized. The automatic liquid soap dispenser 53 retaining ring is formed with a switch actuator which presses outwardly against the contact switch to activate the driving gears 25 and completes one movable blocking member. In an open position a snap-in 52 type of connector can be slid into place as the form of the closure lid which prevents dust particles from entering into the chambers causing any contamination or malfunctions of the liquid dispenser 53. It is contemplated in a closed position, to be joined together in the manner of a snap-in 52 connection which preferably having sealing edges made of thermoplastic elastomer of the soap dispensing system. The tubular 26 form has an angular body opened to release the liquid soap through an opened space at the tips of the dispensing cartridge outwardly projecting liquid into the brush head 22 onto the user's fingernails and hands. The liquid soap flows through the tubular 26 chamber into longitudinal cut-outs which move along side an enclosed controlled electronic sensor receptor. A retaining member forming an axil disposing the above valve release pin opening into the soap outlet pushing the liquid soap through the hollow space into the tubular 26 body passageway.

Claims

1. An electronic battery-operated fingernail brush comprising a head portion studded with semi-firm bristles; a liquid soap dispenser within the mid-upper portion of the elongated hollow housing, and non-slip grip handle to he hand-held manually by the user. Further comprising a gear assembly operatively connected to the motor; batteries are located within the hollow handle for powering said motor, a switch and button which provides momentary and continuous operation to the oscillating and rotation of the bristles, liquid soap dispenser, and flashing/blinking light section custom-designed of the fingernail brush. In accordance with embodiments of the present invention, various brush designs with snap-in cartridges using regular and/or antibacterial liquid solutions can be inserted into and removed from the mid-section of the housing support unit. The periphery of the liquid soap dispenser held is supported by the housing in a secured liquid-sealant bond to protect the battery-operated circuitry from any liquid spillage. The detachable cover fits securely over the top of the liquid soup dispenser to protect the electro-mechanical transducer and its contents. The invention could also be practical whereas the secondary section is in the form of sets of rows of bristles mounted in a circular movable direction. The secondary section may be oscillated in a rotational or a parallel manner or may move back and forth in the same direction as the elongated hollow handle of the fingernail brush. When the fingernail brush is powered on, an electronic sensor receptor mounted inside the elongated hollow handle displays blinking/flashing lights are visible through a small clear opened-window from the outside of the housing on various models.

2. The device of electronic fingernail brush of claim 1, whereas said brush head studded with comprising bristles are generally connected in a circular form located at the central portion of the upper region of the fingernail brush head. Semi-firm bristles in tapered length increase the cleansing beneath said fingernails, fingertips, and hands.

3. The device of electronic fingernail brush of claim 1, whereas said brush having a non-slip elongated hollow handle surface preventing the brush from being dropped and being contaminated by the user. The non-slip handle is defined by an aperture peripheral wall essentially comprises a two-tone compressed material and is compression-fit within said elongated hollow handle. The plastic body also includes a centrally disposed longitudinal slot adapted to receive and engage the fingernail brush handle.

4. The device of electronic fingernail brush of claim 1, whereas said electric emission of light is adapted to be electrically connected to one pole of the batteries inside the elongated hollow handle emitting visibly blinking/flashing light shown from outside the body is secured and leakage proof protecting the circuitry in the system.

5. The device of electronic fingernail brush of claim 1, whereas said provision of an inner base of the container serves as a housing onto which the liquid inside is dispensed operatively through the base of the bristles onto the outer surface of the brush head.

6. The device of electronic fingernail brush of claim 2, whereas said transmission mechanism further comprising a gear assembly operatively connected to pins and rods, to secure the receiving space connected to said motor of the transmission shaft located at the central portion of the elongated hollow handle.

7. The device of electronic fingernail brush of claim 1, whereas said battery voltage is connected to the bristles and is electrically modified to adjust to the constant speed when the brush comes in contact with the fingernails; this control is favorably effective to increase the pressure and rotation of the brush so that the user can enjoy cleansing one's fingernail.

8. The device of electronic fingernail brush of claim 1, whereas said one of the above provisions provides a solution to the problem of dispensing liquids, that combine the features of simplicity, sterility, accurate amounts of liquid dispensed with no spillage; and either hand-held operated.

9. The device of electronic fingernail brush of claim 1, whereas said advantage is that all fingernails on one hand can be cleaned simultaneously at a moderate speed of the brush allowing the user to choose one's favorite liquid soap for use.

10. The device of electronic fingernail brush of claim 1, whereas said in a preferred embodiment, the controlled circuitry includes a moderate speed regulator for rotating the mounted bristles in the sets of rows in a direction of semi-circular rotational movement.