Illuminated Filing Device

Abstract

A handheld device for performing motorized filing with illumination of the filed surface at the point of contact is disclosed. The device is comprised of a translucent file attached to a shaft that contains a light-emitting diode disposed to transilluminate the file. The device also contains a motor to rotate said shaft and file as well as a power source. The device will provide more effective and efficient trimming of the nails of an infant, filing and shaping of the nails of an adult, and sanding, filing, or polishing of other surfaces.

1 . A device for providing illuminated filing, trimming, polishing, or sanding comprising:
 a) a translucent abrasive surface of predetermined size, shape, and composition attached to a shaft in which is embedded a light-emitting diode that is disposed to pass light through said abrasive surface   b) a handheld element that contains a motor that provides rotation to said abrasive surface and shaft and also transmits electrical power both to said motor and to said light-emitting diode   
     whereby said device will provide illumination at the point of contact between said abrasive surface and the object to be filed, trimmed, polished, or sanded. 
   
   
       2 . The device in  claim 1  specifically designed to trim the nails of an infant as wherein:
 a) said abrasive surface is a round disc with a fine abrading surface,   b) said motor is of low torque and,   c) said power source is comprised of batteries contained within said handheld unit.   
   
   
       3 . The device in  claim 1  specifically designed to file or shape the nails of an adult wherein:
 a) said abrasive surface is a file with a predetermined shape and composition depending whether the nail is to be trimmed or shaped,   b) said motor is of moderate torque and,   c) said power source is either batteries or an electrical cord contained within the handheld unit.   
   
   
       4 . The device in  claim 1  specifically designed to file, sand, or polish a work surface wherein:
 a) said abrasive surface is a file with a predetermined shape and composition depending on the task being performed and the material being worked upon,   b) said motor is of moderate or high torque and,   c) said power source is either batteries or an electrical cord contained within the handheld unit.