ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 15 -- United States Patent no. 12,660,905, issued on June 23.

"Adjustable tool holder for personal care applications" was invented by Cheryl Henshall (Cranston, R.I.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A device for holding a pedicure tool, the device including a telescoping handle having one end including a handle grip and a second end having a tool attachment holder engageable with the personal care or pedicure tool. The pedicure tool is attachable and removable from the tool attachment holder. The pedicure tool may be a small toenail polish applicator brush, emery board, pumice stone, large/cleaning brush and a sponge. or any pedicure tool or appliance which may be used on ...