EP1386560A1 - Künstlicher Nagel und Verfahren zum Anbringen derselben - Google Patents

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EP1386560A1
EP1386560A1 EP03394068A EP03394068A EP1386560A1 EP 1386560 A1 EP1386560 A1 EP 1386560A1 EP 03394068 A EP03394068 A EP 03394068A EP 03394068 A EP03394068 A EP 03394068A EP 1386560 A1 EP1386560 A1 EP 1386560A1
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    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
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  • the present invention relates to an artificial nail and to a method of applying the artificial nail to a natural fingernail.
  • the invention relates to an artificial full nail cover that has the appearance of a natural nail once it is applied.
  • Traditional artificial fingernails are made of an opaque hard, flexible plastic. They are applied over natural nails with an adhesive and then covered with nail polish or a topcoat of clear acrylic. In the case of a nail tip, the seam between the tip and the nail bed is filled with a filler prior to the application of the nail polish or topcoat of clear acrylic. These conventional nails look like natural nails only when covered with polish, because the artificial nails completely obscure the natural nail bed underneath.
  • a French-style manicure is one in which only the nail tip is colored, (usually white) and the nail bed is left a natural color or tinted only slightly pink. Attempts at a French-style manicure with artificial nails do not look natural, because the opaque artificial nails do not look natural, and because the opaque artificial nail bed portion cannot be made to look like a natural nail bed. In the case of an artificial nail tip, because the seam between the opaque nail tips and the natural nail bed must be filled, the tips cannot be made to look like a natural nail.
  • the present invention is an artificial full fingernail cover including an opaque crescent-shaped lunula portion at a proximal end thereof, an opaque nail tip portion at a distal end thereof opposite the lunula portion, a substantially clear and transparent nail bed portion between the lunula portion and the tip portion and a dividing line between the nail bed portion and the nail tip portion.
  • the nail bed portion substantially corresponds to the nail bed of a natural fingernail and is applied over a natural fingernail.
  • the nail bed portion is substantially clear and transparent, whereas the crescent-shaped lunula portion and the nail tip portion is provided with a continuous opaque decoration.
  • the transparent nail bed portion allows at least a portion of a natural nail bed to be visible therethrough and the opaque tip portion obscures at least a portion of a natural nail tip when the artificial fingernail is applied over a natural fingernail.
  • the artificial fingernail has the color and appearance of a natural fingernail, which is especially important when doing a French manicure.
  • the dividing line is generally aligned with a transition line of a natural fingernail from bed to tip when the artificial fingernail is applied over the natural fingernail.
  • the dividing line is at an angle with respect to the transition line.
  • white paint is preferably applied over the lunula portion and the entire nail tip portion.
  • decorative designs can be applied over all or a portion of the nail. Such designs can include airbrushed or printed flowers, birds, or any other designs. These designs are used. in addition to the opaque coating that covers the lunula portion and the area corresponding to a natural nail tip. It is important that the natural nail tip not be visible through the artificial nail, because the artificial nail would not look natural. Only the natural nail bed is visible through the artificial nail.
  • the artificial nail is further preferably coated with a topcoat of transparent sealer to protect the opaque coating and designs.
  • a topcoat of transparent sealer to protect the opaque coating and designs.
  • an artificial fingernail tip made of a transparent, acrylic material is provided.
  • the fingernail tip comprises an opaque nail tip portion and a transparent base portion.
  • the nail tip base portion corresponds in size and shape only to the distal end of a natural fingernail and is applied to the tip of a fingernail. Additional opaque decorations can be applied over the nail tip, in any desired pattern, as long as the nail base portion is left substantially transparent.
  • a French-style manicure can be created by having the nail tip portion of the nail tip covered with a white opaque design. This gives a much more natural appearance than simply applying a fully opaque nail tip to the nail.
  • the tips are applied to the natural nail with a standard adhesive.
  • clear acrylic or resin filler is placed over the natural nail bed, to create a smooth transition between the clear nail base portion of the tip and the natural nail bed.
  • the filler too is transparent, so the natural nail bed is visible through the filler.
  • a clear topcoat of the acrylic is applied over the entire nail and nail tip, so that the finished nail is smooth, glossy and natural looking.
  • the layer of clear acrylic over the decorations also gives the decorations a very attractive three-dimensional appearance.
  • the acrylic also protects the decorations from scratches and chipping.
  • the artificial nail cover and tip are preferably made from ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) plastic. However, other materials could also be used.
  • ABS acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
  • the invention also includes an artificial fingernail kit, comprising at least ten of the artificial nail covers and/or tips described above, along with a translucent pink adhesive and transparent filler and coating materials.
  • the adhesive is preferably an ethylcyanoacrylate, but other adhesives could also be used.
  • the filler is a standard powder material that is mixed with a liquid solvent and applied to the nail with a brush. The filler then quickly hardens into a transparent solid coating.
  • the present invention has the advantage over traditional nail tips in that it provides a clear nail bed portion allowing the natural nail bed to be visible therethrough.
  • the present invention reduces the costs in having the designs applied directly to a finger while in a nail salon.
  • the transparent outer coating over the nail tip gives the designs an attractive three-dimensional appearance.
  • the artificial nail tip according to the invention requires little or no filing after application, because the base of the nail tip is transparent and invisible after it is applied to the natural nail bed and filled.
  • an artificial nail and a method for applying the nail in which the natural nail bed is visible through the artificial nail, and the entire nail looks as if it were a natural nail.
  • the artificial nail can be easily applied by a consumer without the need for an experienced nail technician.
  • the artificial nail is simple and inexpensive to manufacture.
  • an artificial nail tip and a method for applying the nail tip is provided, in which the natural nail bed is visible through the artificial nail tip, and the nail tip looks as if it were part of the natural nail.
  • FIGS. 1-3 show an artificial full nail cover 10 according to the invention.
  • Artificial nail cover 10 is made of a transparent plastic material.
  • the cover 10 is preferably made of ABS plastic, which can be trimmed and filed to a desired size and shape.
  • the cover 10 includes a nail bed portion 11, and a nail tip portion 12.
  • the nail bed portion 11 of the full nail cover 10 substantially corresponds to the full nail bed 21 of a natural fingernail and is applied over the nail bed of a natural fingernail.
  • the dividing line 13 between bed portion 11 and tip portion 12 corresponds to a transition line 23 of a natural nail from natural nail bed 21 to natural nail tip 22.
  • the transition line 23 generally corresponds to the end of the finger 20 and the natural nail tip 22 is that portion of the natural nail that extends beyond the end of the finger.
  • Tip portion 12 is decorated with a continuous opaque decoration.
  • Continuous opaque as used herein means decorations (primarily by way of color or shade) which have no breaks or discontinuities.
  • tip portion 12 can be painted with an opaque paint 15, e.g. white, to resemble a French-style manicure, whereas the bed portion 11 remains substantially transparent.
  • additional designs 14 may be applied over the bed portion 11 and tip portion 12 to enhance the nail's appearance so long as the bed portion 11 is left substantially transparent.
  • the dividing line 13a between the bed portion 11 and the tip portion 12 is slanted in relation to the transition line 23 of the natural nail.
  • the dividing line 13a begins on one side of the cover 10 at the transition line 23, but as the dividing line crosses the cover, it extends inwardly into the natural nail bed 21.
  • the tip portion 12 is painted with an opaque paint 15, preferably white, whereas the bed portion 11 remains substantially transparent to give a modified French-style manicure appearance.
  • a translucent pink adhesive 18, shown in Figure 3 is applied to the nail bed portion 11 of the cover 10 in a conventional manner.
  • the adhesive is preferably an ethylcyanoacrylate, but other adhesives could also be used.
  • Nail cover 10 is then placed on the natural nail bed 21 on finger 20, as shown in Figures 2 and 3.
  • the natural nail tip 22 extends out under tip portion 12, but it is not visible through the cover 10 due to the opaque nail tip portion 12.
  • the nail bed portion 11 is substantially transparent, the natural nail bed 21 is visible through the bed portion 11.
  • a transparent topcoat sealer 16 is applied over the entire artificial nail for protection.
  • FIG. 6-8 another alternative embodiment of the present invention in the form of an artificial nail tip 30 is shown.
  • the artificial nail tip 30 is similar to the full cover 10 shown in Figures 1-5, however, the tip is applied only to the outer end of the natural nail bed 21 as shown in Figures 7 and 8.
  • Artificial nail tip 30 is also preferably made of a transparent ABS plastic and comprises a nail tip portion 31 and a base portion 32.
  • the base portion 32 of the tip 30 corresponds in size and shape only to the distal end of the natural nail bed 21 and is applied to end of the nail bid 21 and the tip 22 of a fingernail.
  • the tip portion 31 is coated with an opaque paint 33 to resemble a French-style manicure, whereas the base portion remains substantially transparent.
  • dividing line 34 Separating the tip portion 31 and the base portion 32 is a dividing line 34, which corresponds to the transition line 23 of the natural nail from natural nail bed 21 to natural nail tip 22.
  • the dividing line 34 may be askew to the transition line 23, as discussed above and shown in Figures 4 and 5, and decorative designs 35 may be applied over the tip portion 31 and the base portion 32 by air brushing or other means.
  • the nail tip 30 is attached to a natural nail with an adhesive so that the tip extends just into the natural nail bed 21, to create the look of a long natural fingernail.
  • a translucent acrylic filler 36 is applied over the natural nail bed 21 to create a smooth transition to nail tip 30.
  • the filler 36 is a standard powder material that is mixed with a liquid solvent and applied to the nail with a brush. The filler then quickly hardens into a transparent solid coating. The entire natural nail and nail tip 30 are then covered with a layer of translucent acrylic 37 to give a glossy attractive appearance and to enhance the look of design layer 32.
  • the natural nail bed 21 is visible through the nail tip 30 because the base portion 32, the filler 36 and the outer acrylic layer 37 are all transparent. Likewise, because the tip portion 31 is opaque, the natural nail tip 22 is obscured when the artificial nail tip 30 is applied. The result is a beautiful looking nail in the form of a French-style manicure that appears very natural and attractive.
  • the artificial nail cover 40 shown in Figures 9 and 10 is similar to the full cover 10 shown in Figures 1-5. However, in addition to the bed portion 11 and the tip portion 12, the cover 40 is further provided with an opaque crescent-shaped lunula portion 42 opposite the tip portion.
  • the cover 40 includes an opaque crescent-shaped lunula portion 42 at a proximal end thereof, an opaque nail tip portion 12 at a distal end thereof opposite the lunula portion, a substantially clear and transparent nail bed portion 11 between the lunula portion and the tip portion and a dividing line 13 between the nail bed portion and the nail tip portion.
  • the crescent-shaped lunula portion 42 of the artificial nail cover 42 is also preferably coated with a white opaque paint, however, other colors can naturally be used.
  • the lunula portion 42 is provided to simulate the naturally whitish lunula, or distal portion of the natural nail matrix that is commonly visible under a natural fingernail. Another common term for the natural lunula is the "cuticle moon”. Because the natural lunula is often visible under some natural fingernails but not visible under others, it is desirable to provide a set of artificial fingernail covers having uniform lunula portions for improved cosmetic appearance.
  • Artificial nail cover 40 is also preferably made of a transparent ABS plastic with the tip portion 12 being coated with an opaque paint as described above.
  • a dividing line 13 Separating the tip portion 12 and the base portion 11 is a dividing line 13, which corresponds to the transition line 23 of the natural nail from natural nail bed 21 to natural nail tip 22.
  • the dividing line 13 may be askew to the transition line 23, as discussed above and shown in Figures 4 and 5, and decorative designs 14 may be applied over the tip portion 12 and the base portion 11 by air brushing or other means.
  • the natural nail bed is visible through the nail cover 40 because the base portion 11 is clear and transparent.
  • the tip portion 12 is opaque, the natural nail tip 22 is obscured when the artificial nail cover 40 is applied.
  • the opaque crescent-shaped lunula portion 42 obscures the presence or absence of the natural lunula to provide a beautiful looking nail in the form of a uniform French-style manicure that appears very natural and attractive.
  • the pre-fabricated covers 10, 40 and tips 30 can be provided to the consumer as part of a kit for adorning fingernails.
  • a kit for adorning fingernails Preferably, at least ten covers of each variety and ten tips 30 are provided along with an amount of transparent adhesive, filler and top coating.
  • the covers 10, 40 and tips 30 provided in the kit will vary in size according to the different sizes of natural fingernails.
  • a nail file and additional decorative decals can also be provided in the kit.

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