Classifications

• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
  • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
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  • A45D29/001—Self adhesive nail coating blanks
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  • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
  • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
  • A44C15/00—Other forms of jewellery
  • A44C15/0005—Jewelry adherable on the human body
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
  • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
  • A45D29/00—Manicuring or pedicuring implements
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
  • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
  • A45D33/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling powdery toiletry or cosmetic substances
  • A45D33/38—Papers containing cosmetic powder or other powdery toiletry substances
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
  • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
  • A45D44/00—Other cosmetic or toiletry articles, e.g. for hairdressers' rooms
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
  • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
  • A45D29/00—Manicuring or pedicuring implements
  • A45D2029/005—Printing or stamping devices for applying images or ornaments to nails
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
  • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
  • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
  • A45D2200/20—Additional enhancing means
  • A45D2200/205—Radiation, e.g. UV, infrared
• • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
  • C09—DYES; PAINTS; POLISHES; NATURAL RESINS; ADHESIVES; COMPOSITIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; APPLICATIONS OF MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
  • C09J—ADHESIVES; NON-MECHANICAL ASPECTS OF ADHESIVE PROCESSES IN GENERAL; ADHESIVE PROCESSES NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; USE OF MATERIALS AS ADHESIVES
  • C09J2301/00—Additional features of adhesives in the form of films or foils
  • C09J2301/40—Additional features of adhesives in the form of films or foils characterized by the presence of essential components
  • C09J2301/416—Additional features of adhesives in the form of films or foils characterized by the presence of essential components use of irradiation
• • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
  • C09—DYES; PAINTS; POLISHES; NATURAL RESINS; ADHESIVES; COMPOSITIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; APPLICATIONS OF MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
  • C09J—ADHESIVES; NON-MECHANICAL ASPECTS OF ADHESIVE PROCESSES IN GENERAL; ADHESIVE PROCESSES NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; USE OF MATERIALS AS ADHESIVES
  • C09J7/00—Adhesives in the form of films or foils
  • C09J7/30—Adhesives in the form of films or foils characterised by the adhesive composition
• • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
  • C09—DYES; PAINTS; POLISHES; NATURAL RESINS; ADHESIVES; COMPOSITIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; APPLICATIONS OF MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
  • C09J—ADHESIVES; NON-MECHANICAL ASPECTS OF ADHESIVE PROCESSES IN GENERAL; ADHESIVE PROCESSES NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; USE OF MATERIALS AS ADHESIVES
  • C09J7/00—Adhesives in the form of films or foils
  • C09J7/30—Adhesives in the form of films or foils characterised by the adhesive composition
  • C09J7/32—Water-activated adhesive, e.g. for gummed paper
• • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
  • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
  • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
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Definitions

• the invention relates to decorative articles of the human body, and in particular ephemeral decoration articles to be applied to the skin or the nails.
• Makeup can be found in several forms (powder, cream, glitter), packaged in bottles with or without applicators.
• tattoos to apply on the skin or on the nails, which are in the form of a decor with predetermined outlines supported by a leaf.
• the decoration is transferred to the skin or the nails by applying the sheet to the place where it is desired to position the tattoo (the face of the sheet supporting the decoration being positioned against the skin or the nail) and moistens the outer face of the sheet so as to take off the decor of its support to transfer it.
• the invention is particularly concerned with decorations to be transferred to the skin or nails.
• the patent application FR 2 999 063 describes an article for decorating the skin or a nail of a human, comprising:
• a decorative element to be applied to the skin or to at least one nail of a human, said decorative element comprising a decoration to be transferred at least partially to the skin or to a nail of a human, said decoration comprising at least one layer of decoration, having a first external surface and a second outer surface and a support film of said decor, said support film being removably attached to the first outer surface of said decor layer.
• the article further comprises a fluid product applicable to the skin by means of an applicator, the fluid having the particularity of becoming tacky when drying.
• Such an article does not allow to obtain accurate results, or is able to deteriorate the decor by partially dissolving it on contact.
• DE3337458 describes an article for decorating the skin or a fingernail, the application of which requires a source of thermal radiation and an pressing element, which complicates its implementation.
• the invention aims to provide an article for decorating the skin or a fingernail of a human that allows to obtain a precise set result, without limitation of shape, and simple to implement.
• the invention proposes for this purpose an article for decorating the skin or a nail of a human, comprising an activator which is bearable by the skin or a fingernail of a human and a decorative element to be applied to the skin or on a skin. less a nail of a human, said decorative element comprising:
• a decor to be transferred at least partially to the skin or to a nail of a human, said decor comprising at least one decorative layer, having a first external surface and a second external surface,
• an inert adhesive layer applied to the second external surface of said decorative layer, said inert adhesive layer being activatable by said activator,
• the activator comprises a fluid component, pasty, semi-pasty, or particularly powdery solid, applicable on the skin or on at least one nail of a human.
• the combination of a layer of inert glue on the decorative layer provides a constant adhesion between the decor and the inert glue. In this way, when the glue activator is brought into contact with the glue, the decor remains adhere to the adhesive at the point where the inert adhesive is in contact with the activator and the decor is transferred only to the precise location where the activator has been brought into contact with the activator. This makes it possible to obtain precise, aesthetic and desired shape transfers.
• the article according to the invention may also comprise the following features, taken separately or in combination:
• the fluid component may be a solvent of said inert adhesive
• said solvent may comprise at least one of water, alcohol, acetate or acetone;
• the inert adhesive layer may comprise a first component of a two-component adhesive and the fluid component may comprise a second component of said two-component adhesive;
• the article may comprise a fluid, semi-fluid or solid component applicator.
• the activator may comprise a source of light radiation, preferably ultraviolet radiation;
• the activator may further comprise a source of heat input
• the activator may further comprise a source of cold supply
• the activator can be a source of pressure
• said inert adhesive layer may comprise several sub-layers of products superimposed on each other;
• said decoration may be a sheet having a surface measuring at least 0.5 cm 2 , or even at least 1 cm 2 , or even at least 10 cm 2 ;
• said decoration may be a sheet having a surface measuring 0.5 cm 2 to 100cm 2, or between 10 cm 2 and 100 cm 2;
• said decor may be a sheet having a two-dimensional or three-dimensional pattern, or with a three-dimensional imitation effect, or imitating a fabric, a particle effect, a metal, or a decoration giving optical illusions according to its orientation in view of a light source;
• the support film of said decorative layer may be a transparent film
• the article may comprise a removable protective film at least partially covering said layer of inert glue.
• the invention also relates to a method of at least partial transfer of a decoration of a decoration element of the article as defined above, wherein the activator comprises a fluid component, pasty, semi-pasty, or solid in particular powdery, applicable on the skin or on at least one nail of a human, said method comprising the following steps:
• the method according to the invention can also be implemented with an article comprising a fluid, semi-fluid or solid component applicator.
• the application of the fluid component is done by means of the applicator.
• the method may implement an article in which the activator comprises a source of light radiation, preferably ultraviolet radiation.
• said method comprises an additional step according to which, after the step of applying said decorative element on the skin or on the nail, the decorative element is subjected to ultraviolet radiation for a predetermined time. .
• the decorative element is subjected to a source of heat for a period of time. predetermined.
• the heat source can produce heat whose temperature is between 25 ° C and 40 ° C.
• the radiation is a thermal or light radiation.
• it may further comprise a step of pressing the decorative element on the skin or on a fingernail.
• FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a decorative element of an article according to the invention.
• FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a bottle comprising an activator of an article according to the invention, an applicator and a finger;
• FIG. 4 is a front view of an eyelid
• FIG. 5 is a front view of the eyelid shown in FIG. 4 on which a decoration has been applied;
• FIG. 6 is a front view of a decorative element after applying the decoration on the eyelid
• FIG. 7 is another perspective view of a bottle with another activator of an article according to the invention, and an applicator and a finger;
• FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a decorative element applied to the finger nail shown in FIG. 7, after application of the activator shown in FIG. 7;
• FIG. 9 is another perspective view of the finger shown in Figures 7 and 8 after removal of the decorative element
• FIG. 10 is a front view of a decorative element after application of the decoration on the nail;
• FIG. 11 is a front view of a shoulder behind which has been affixed a decoration in the form of a letter;
• FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an applicator and an activator reservoir, the applicator making it possible to obtain the decoration in the form of a letter shown in FIG.
• FIG. 13 is a front view of a shoulder on which the decorative element is applied, which is subjected to a heat input,
• FIG. 14 is a front view of a decorative element after applying the decor on the shoulder.
• Figure 1 shows a decorative element 1 of an article according to the invention, which is in the form of a flexible rectangular sheet with a continuous decorative layer.
• the sheet has a smaller side measuring at least 10 cm, even at least 1 cm, or even at least 0.1 cm. Preferably the smallest side measures between 0.1 cm and 30 cm, even between 0.1 cm and 5 cm, or even between 0.1 cm and 1 cm.
• the sheet preferably has a surface measuring at least 0.5 cm 2 , or even at least 1 cm 2 , or even at least 10 cm 2 .
• the sheet has a surface measuring 0.5 cm 2 to 100cm 2, or between 10 cm 2 and 100 cm 2. It should be understood that the sheet could have other dimensions and another shape without departing from the scope of the invention.
• a mounted support strip has discontinuous decor elements, said decorative elements having a side measuring at least 0.25 cm and a surface measuring at least 0.06 cm 2 .
• the support band could be, for example, in the form of a band.
• the elements of decoration of the same support could be all the same or different.
• This decorative element 1 may be rigid but will generally be flexible enough to be applied on a curved or flexible surface such as a fingernail or a part of the body of a human covered with skin, such as an eyelid, a shoulder, an arm etc.
• the decorative element is applied to a nail, eyelid or shoulder. It will be understood that the invention is not limited to an application of a decorative element to these specific areas and that the decorative element according to the invention could be applied to other parts of the human body.
• the decorative element 1 is composed of several layers superimposed on each other: a first layer constitutes a decoration 2, schematically illustrated by a sheet on which patterns in the form of spirals distributed evenly and covering the entire surface of the decorative layer 2.
• the decorative layer 2 could itself be made by several layers superimposed on each other, of different colors and textures without departing from the scope of the invention. So an outer layer transparent protection of the decor (like a varnish or a plastic film) can be present in the decorative layer 2.
• the decorative layer 2 is a decorative layer: it may be a print imitating flakes, a fabric, a particle effect, or allow to obtain a sensory effect such as a velvet touch, an impression giving an effect three dimensions or optical illusions depending on the orientation of the decoration with respect to a light source, etc. or simply a solid color.
• the decorative layer 2 has a first external surface 3 and a second external surface 4.
• the first outer surface 3 is removably attached to a support film 5 of the decorative layer.
• the support film 5 is, in this case, transparent in order to be able to distinguish the decoration from the decorative layer 2.
• support film 5 could be made non-transparent without departing from the scope of the invention.
• the support film 5 serves to protect the decor layer (during storage and facilitate the transfer of the decor) and to allow greater ease of manipulation of the decorative element because it provides a certain robustness.
• an inert adhesive layer 6 is applied to the whole of the second external surface 4, opposite to the outer surface 3 integral with the support film 5. It will be understood by “inert” the fact of being ineffective sticky as such to the touch.
• the inert adhesive layer 6 has the particularity of not sticking until it is brought into contact with an activator which can be of different natures as it will be seen later (fluid, radiation, etc.).
• the adhesive may be a cellulose or nitrocellulose type polymer and the activator may be an acetate, acetone or sucrose solvent, or the activator may be one or more plasticizers (Citroflex by example).
• the solvent could also comprise castor oil, for example in the context of the production of activator in fluid form to be applied to a fingernail oil, because in addition, castor oil can be used to treat the cuticles of the nail.
• the adhesive used could also have a pH different from that of the activating solvent: for example, the adhesive polymer could have an acidic pH and the activation solvent could have a basic pH.
• the inert glue based on cellulose could also be filmed by contacting it with a solvent comprising glutaraldehyde.
• the inert adhesive layer does not deteriorate under a temperature up to 60 ° C and in a humid atmosphere where the humidity reaches 85%.
• the inert adhesive 6 may also comprise a first component of a two-component adhesive, such as a silicone-based adhesive.
• the activator may be a fluid comprising the second component of the bi-component layer: in the case of the example of an inert adhesive layer comprising silicone, the second component that comprises the activator may be platinum-based (for example, a biotype glue of the type "pressure sensitive adhesive", known as PSA glue).
• the inert adhesive layer may also be completely or partially covered by a removable protective film (not shown) so as to be protected before a first use of the decorative element 1.
• FIG. 3 shows a first example of activator 7 in the form of a fluid 8 to be applied to a nail 9.
• the activator 7 is an activator that can be supported by the skin or by a nail of a human.
• the term "activator that can be supported by the skin or a nail of a human” is understood to mean an activator which does not degrade the skin or the nail when it is brought into contact with the skin or nail in a pointwise and non-prolonged manner (that is to say, at most a few days for a fluid and a few minutes for radiation).
• the activator is thus dermatologically compatible with the skin or nails.
• the activator as such has no sticky effect.
• the fluid 8 of the activator 7 is packaged in a bottle 10, equipped with a stopper 11, the stopper 11 comprising an applicator 12 with fluid 8.
• the applicator 12 may be a brush for example (or any other type of applicator of formula known in the state of the art in the sector of the application of cosmetic formula or any other sector, such as paints, coatings, food, calligraphy ....), the applicator 12 for applying the activator 7 in fluid form 8 on the nail 9 in the manner of a nail polish.
• the brush of the applicator 12 can also serve to precisely apply the activator 7 in fluid form 8 on a lid 13, as shown in FIG. 4. It can also be used to apply the activator 7 by forming a pattern, drawn by the 'user.
• an applicator in the form of a brush.
• the applicator could be a pen, a pad, a foam, a punch, a roller, etc., without departing from the scope of the invention.
• FIG. 12 Another applicator is shown in FIG. 12, comprising a letter-shaped punch and a reservoir comprising an activator. It will be described later in the context of a particular implementation of the invention.
• FIG. 7 shows another inert adhesive activator 7 according to the invention, packaged in a bottle 10 equipped with a stopper 11 provided with an applicator 12.
• Activator 7 comprises, in the context of this example, a solvent 14 capable of activating the inert adhesive layer (see the examples of solvents mentioned above).
• the activator 7 may also be of another type: it may comprise a source of light radiation, such as a source of ultraviolet radiation 30.
• the activator may also comprise, at one and the same time, a source of light radiation 30 and a fluid to apply on the skin or on a fingernail.
• the activator may also include a source of heat input: for example, the activator 7 may comprise a heat lamp.
• the heat emitted by the lamp or any source emitting heat must not exceed 40 ° C to avoid burning the skin or fingernail and be bearable by the person applying the decorative element on skin or on the nail.
• the activator is a pressure exerted on the article, said pressure bursting capsules contained in the inert adhesive layer, the capsules comprising a sticky fluid.
• the activator is a contribution of cold: the supply of cold (application of a refrigerated fluid, for example) on the glue would activate the latter on contact.
• FIGS. 3 to 6 show a first example of an article according to the invention whose activator is fluid and is included in a bottle 10.
• the activator 7, in the form of a fluid, comprises a component of a bi-component adhesive.
• the inert adhesive layer 6 comprises the complementary component component that includes the activator for the glue is activated.
• the activator 7 is applied first of all over the surface of the nail 9 ( 3) or over the entire eyelid 13 fixed and mobile of an eye of a human, using the applicator 12 integral with the cap 1 1.
• the decorative element 1 is applied on the nail 9 or on the eyelid 13, by affixing the inert adhesive layer 6 of the decorative element 1 directly on the surface covered of activator 7 in fluid form 8.
• FIGS. 7 to 10 show a second example of an article according to the invention whose activator is fluid and is included in a bottle 10.
• the activator 7 is a solvent 14 of the inert adhesive layer 6 of the decorative element (the solvent may be composed of a mono-product or an assembly of compounds).
• the activator 7 in the form of a solvent 14 is applied over the entire surface of a nail 9 by using the applicator 12 in the form of a brush, integral with the stopper 1 1 (FIG. 7).
• the decorative element is applied to the nail, placing the inert adhesive layer 6 on the activator 7.
• the decorative element is removed: the entire surface of the decorative layer 2, integral with the layer glue 6 placed in contact with the solvent 14, remains glued to the nail (FIG. 9), while the part of the decorative layer 2, integral with the layer of inert glue 6 that has not been put in contact with the activator, remains stuck to the support film 5.
• An alternative method and article according to the invention could also be provided: instead of a layer of inert adhesive 6 activated by a solvent 14, there could be an inert adhesive layer 6 activated by ultraviolet radiation 30 (see 8): To do this, it suffices to apply to the nail a particular activator 7, which activates the inert adhesive layer 6 by contact with it in the presence of Ultraviolet radiation 30.
• a solution could also be provided according to which only the ultraviolet radiation activates the inert adhesive component, without departing from the scope of the invention. It could also be provided a solution according to which the polymer type glue is activated by infrared radiation.
• Figures 1 1 to 14 show another example of a method according to the invention implementing another article according to the invention.
• the activator 7 comprises a punch 16 in the form of a buffer with a gripping pin 17 opposite to an application face 18 on which a raised pattern 19 (a letter D in FIG. the illustrated example but this could be a totally different reason).
• the activator 7 also comprises an open housing 20 in which there is a sponge 21 soaked with an activation fluid 22.
• FIG. 11 shows a shoulder on which the activation fluid has been applied using the punch 16. To do this, the raised letter 19 has been pressed against the sponge 22 of the casing 20 and thus soaked with fluid 22. Then, the raised letter 19 was pressed on the surface of the skin of the shoulder 23 ( Figure 1 1).
• the decorative element 1 was affixed against the shoulder 23, with the inert adhesive layer 6 of the decorative element 1 applied against the activation fluid 22 previously applied on the shoulder 23.
• the activation fluid 22 has the particularity of activating the inert adhesive only under the effect of heat.
• FIG. 13 a heating lamp 24 is shown diffusing heat 25 in the direction of the decorative element 1 applied against the shoulder 23, on the surface covered with the activation fluid.
• the temperature of the heat diffused towards the shoulder 23 is between 25 and 40 ° C., so as not to create discomfort for the person receiving the decorative element and so as not to burn the skin. .
• the decorative element 1 can also be applied pressure on the decorative element to promote the adherence of the decor on the skin (or on the nail).
• a predetermined time a few seconds
• instantly depending on the nature of the glue and the activator, in particular
• the decorative element 1 is peeled off: only the part of the decorative layer 2 integral with the layer of glue 6 which has been in contact with the activator remains stuck on the skin of the shoulder 23.
• a decoration 2 having the shape of the letter D (shape of the letter made with the help of the punch).
• the decorative element 1, after removal, has a void space 15 corresponding to the negative of the D-shaped decoration glued to the shoulder 23.
• the decorative element comprising a combination of layers of decor and compatible inert glue
• the invention allows to create accurate and original decorations such as an illusion of glittery decor.
• Another solution according to the invention could provide a carrier layer porous solvent, which would promote the drying of the glue.

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