Patent ID: 7677328
Filing Date: 2010-03-16
Classification: A45D,A61C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A multiple flex-shaft adapter coupled to an electric drill having a drill chuck for performing specialized cosmetic functions for hands and fingernails, comprising: a housing assembly attaching to the drill at one end and connecting at an opposite end to a plurality of flex-shafts; a gear assembly in the housing assembly transferring power from the drill to a desired one of the plurality of flex-shafts, said gear assembly having a main gear connecting to a post engaging the drill chuck and a plurality of forward and reverse gears, said reverse gears engaging the main gear and further engaging the forward gears; a plurality of switching members each corresponding to one of the plurality of flex-shafts, said plurality of switching members selectable to allow engagement of the desired one of the plurality of flex-shafts to the gear assembly; a plurality of receivers positioned on the opposite end of the housing assembly for receiving a corresponding one of the plurality of flex-shafts such that each of the plurality of flex-shafts are capable of hanging from the housing assembly in an operationally ready position only requiring power from the drill upon selection of one of the plurality of switching members; and a block allowing power from the drill to transfer to only the desired one of the plurality of flex-shafts.