Patent ID: 6397853
Filing Date: 2002-06-04
Classification: A45D

Abstract:
A fingernail cleaning filament tool used to remove impacted dirt, grease and grime from beneath the fingernails, said filament tool comprising:a cleaning filament having a first end opposite a second end, said cleaning filament being a flexible strand having a series of dirt removal means disposed along its length, wherein said dirt removal means further comprises a series of bristles disposed along the length of said cleaning filament, said flays comprising wire protrusions extending outward in a direction generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said cleaning filaments; first and second securing rings of a generally rigid construction and having a filament securing means incorporated therein, said first end secured to said first securing ring via a filament securing means and said second end secured to said second securing ring via a filament securing means; wherein said cleaning filament is supported by said securing rings and inserted longitudinally beneath a fingernail and drawn back and forth linearly along the longitudinal axis of said cleaning filament, said dirt removal means dislodging and removing dirt deposits therefrom.