Patent ID: 6116249
Filing Date: 2000-09-12
Classification: A45D,A61B

Abstract:
Apparatus for extracting particles produced by the treating of human or animal nails, comprising:a support conduit having an outer surface forming a support for an appendage of said human or animal from which said nails extend, said support conduit defining a first opening and a second opening opposite said first opening;a fan for generating an air current within said support conduit;a blower conduit connected to said first opening of said support conduit, said blower conduit directing the air current across said outer surface of said support conduit;a receiver conduit connected to said second opening of said support conduit, said receiver conduit receiving the air current from said blower conduit; anda filter for extracting particles entrained in the air current, said filter located in one of said support conduit, said blower conduit, and said receiver conduit;wherein said fan is located in one of said support conduit, said blower conduit, and said receiver conduit.