Abstract: In a system for coating human skin, a chemical composition, such as a cosmetic or medical formulation, is uniformly coated over the entire body or selected parts of the body of the person being coated. The system includes atomization of the coating composition, containment of the atomized spray, and residual recovery which together yield a novel method for applying chemical compositions.

Abstract: A fingernail cover includes a decorative topper to fill the gap between the outgrown artificial fingernail and the cuticle of the underlying natural fingernail. The fingernail cover may also include a decorative sleeve to slip over the tip of the artificial fingernail. The fingernail cover may be used to conceal damaged fingernails, to maintain an attractive appearance of artificial nails without requiring application of nail polish, or to increase the strength of the artificial or natural fingernails. The fingernail cover may be fabricated from a material selected from among metal, gold, silver, other precious metals, metal electroplated with precious or other metal and colored injection molded plastic, particularly “neon” colors. Also, instead of sizing the decorative topper to fill the indicated gap, the topper may instead be sized to cover the gap.

Abstract: An improved hair repair, styling, and straightening process wherein the optimal reaction point of the hair with the straightening solution is more accurately controlled and monitored. The hair straightening solution has a unique jell-like consistency to more completely and easily be rinsed from the hair. A unique pre-oxidizing set is applied to the hair by application of heat and compression while the hair remains in an elastic condition. The pre-oxidizing set provides the ability to make fine styling adjustments to the hair. A substantial improvement in straightening, styling, and repairing damaged hair is achieved.

Abstract: A hair holding device includes a number of first plates and a corresponding number of second plates arranged in an annular manner. Each first plate is engaged with three second plates, and each second plate engages with three first plates. At least one of the second plates includes an extension formed on a lateral side thereof, the extension having an engaging member formed thereon. At least one of the first plates includes a slot for releasably engaging with the engaging member and allowing the engaging member to slide in the slot.

Abstract: A hair roller assembly formed of a light-weight, concentricaly arranged porous flexible tubular outer sleeve of plastic woven fabric-like material, perforate at least semi-flexible resilient tubular plastic inner support sleeve and a concentrically arranged perforate tubular intermediate sleeve formed of highly heat conductive material and between said outer and inner sleeves, said sleeves being surface to surface engaged with the outer sleeve positively secured to the perforate tubular inner support sleeve and said outer sleeve having spaced bands of outwardly extending flexible filament projections provided with hair-grasping hook-shaped ends.

Abstract: A hand-held flossing tool provides a housing member having a spool housing integral therewith containing a replaceable spool of dental floss, a tension head consisting of two tension arms integrally molded to a yoke, each tension arm including a snap eye on one end and a gripping surface at the other end, and a stabilizer rotatably attached to the housing member. The dental floss strand, which passes from the housing through a spool housing slit and then through the snap eyes on the tension arms, is secured around a cleat on one of the tensions arms. The flosser places the stabilizer in the flosser's palm and holds the tension arm gripping surfaces between the flosser's thumb and index finger. The floss spool ratchets within the spool housing to permit adjustment of the tension on the strand of dental floss by rotation of a tension adjustment key extending through the bottom of the housing into the spool.

Abstract: A hair grip device has a first decoration clamp device and a second decoration clamp device connected to the first decoration clamp device. The first decoration clamp device has a distal click flange, and two first elastic plates. The second decoration clamp device has a push plate, a click portion, and two second elastic plates. The distal click flange of the first decoration clamp device engages with the click portion of the second decoration clamp device. The click portion of the second decoration clamp device has a plurality of grooves. Each of the second elastic plates has a hook end portion.

Abstract: A hair bun kit (10) and process which allows a hair bun (60) to be easily and quickly formed. The hair bun kit (10) consists of a first resilient hairband (12), a second resilient hairband (48) and a hairbun mold (20) having a centered opening (22), an upper surface (24) and a lower surface (26). An optional ornamental hairband (50) may also be included to enhance the aesthetics of the hair bun (60). To use the hair bun kit (10) the first resilient hairband (12) is tightly wrapped around a bundle (64) of hair strands (62). The secured hair bundle (64) is then inserted through the centered opening (22) and the hair strands (62) are draped over the upper surface (24) of the mold (20). The second resilient hairband (48) is placed over the draped hair strands (62) and around the lower surface (26) of the hairbun mold (20) to secure the hair strands (62). The ornamental hairband (50) is then placed around the lower surface (26) of the hair bun mold to complete the hair bun (60).

Abstract: A dental floss dispenser is disclosed, which is adapted for mounting onto a pump toothpaste dispenser. The dental floss dispenser has a one-piece housing of integrally molded plastic construction which has a peripheral contour to match the predetermined bottom configuration of the toothpaste dispenser. The housing has a base with a peripheral wall having a recessed ledge and slot in the peripheral wall to dispense the floss. The dental floss spool is rotatably mounted on one of two bosses in the housing. The housing also has a hinged door which matches the predetermined bottom configuration of the toothpaste dispenser which is capable of movement away and against the peripheral base wall to expose the slot through which the floss is dispensed. A cutter is mounted on the hinged door allowing the severing of a desired length of floss pulled from the spool through the slot.

Abstract: A fingernail file has a cylindrical dowel and a filing implement on each end. The filing implements may be shaped in many different configurations including parabolic, conical or oval, but are symmetrical. Each filing implement has inner and outer layers which are bonded to the dowel. The outer layer is a thin sheet of abrasive, emery paper or fine sand paper. The inner layer is a thicker cushion or padding. The file is designed to reduce or remove the growth ridge which develops at the interface on the underside of the fingernail between the end of a natural fingernail and an artificial fingernail. The user holds the dowel and places one of the implements in contact with the subject fingernail. By manually twirling or rotating the dowel about its axis, the nail interface is gently but firmly abraded.

Abstract: A toothpick assembly includes a rectangular plastic envelope having a rectangular bottom, a rectangular upper top panel, a rectangular lower top panel, a rectangular left panel formed with a slit, and a rectangular right panel formed with a tongue configured to fit in said slit, and six plastic toothpick sheets each having six toothpicks separated at an upper portion and joined together at a root portion, a breaking line being pressed between said upper portion and said root portion, said plastic toothpick sheets being stacked up and affixed to said bottom panel, whereby the toothpick assembly is convenient to carry and sanitary in use.

Abstract: A makeup brush is provided which facilitates application of blush or rouge to the cheeks. The brush head is configured such that the tuft is less thick than wide. The approximate length of the bristles vary across the width from a shorter side to a longer side. At each side of the width is a curved or tapered portion is formed.

Abstract: Dental flosses are provided that include a foam. Preferred flosses include a foam outer layer and a reinforcing core and may be formed as a multicomponent coextruded filament.

Abstract: A cosmetic brush assembly according to the invention comprises a first hollow cylindrical type casing; a second hollow cylindrical type casing having a smaller length than that of the first casing and slidably accommodating a lower portion of the first casing; a brush member slidably accommodated in the first casing. The brush member has a brush formed at upper end and a plurality of engaging pieces formed at a periphery of lower end thereof. The present invention further comprises a length-variable member having an end fixed to a center of lower surface of said brush member and a cylindrical engaging member fixed to an inner circumference of lower portion of the first casing. The engaging member has a plurality of engaging pieces formed at upper end thereof, the each engaging piece of the engaging member is capable of engaging with the each engaging piece of the brush member respectively.

Abstract: A pomade stick applicator having a swiveling pomade advancing and retracting mechanism has a two-part base-cap container and virtually air-tight sealing features. These include an interfering snap fit between the container base and the longitudinally slotted inner body, and a resiliently deformable annular seal between the lower end of the helical internal cam and the inner body. This annular seal is urged into telescoping deformed sealed engagement by the container cap applied by the user. The interior of the cap seals the upper end of the shell fixed to the cam, and also provides an inner skirt interferingly telescoped with the upper end of the inner body, prevening swiveling. These seals enclose the pomade stick, blocking the escape of volatiles.

Abstract: A system for applying artwork to fingernails has a computer controller, a hand mold to securely hold the user's fingernails, a device for determining the size and location of the fingernails, and an applicator for applying the artwork. A method for applying artwork to fingernails provides color and/or design choices selected from a computer media catalogue of colors and designs. A user views these choices on a video monitor, which also displays messages to guide the user through the application process. Prior to application of the artwork, the fingernails are coated with a light reactive base coat. The user's hands are inserted into a hand mold in which a height sensor and height gauge aid in positioning the fingernails at a preferred height position. The hand mold is retracted into a main system module in which an optical sensor detects the light reactive base coating for determining the size, peripheral shape, and location of the fingernails.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for ornamenting ornament stringing material such as hair is disclosed. In accordance with one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a tool having first and second legs. The legs are connected at a proximal end of the tool. A stop is associated with each leg at a distal end of the tool. In accordance with a method, an ornament is passed over the proximal end of the tool and along the legs towards the stops. Ornament stringing material is extended between the first and second legs between their connection at the proximal end of the tool and the ornament. The ornament is then moved upwardly along the legs of the tool and onto the ornament stringing material. The ornament stringing material is then removed from between the legs of the tool, leaving the ornament positioned on the ornament stringing material.

Abstract: A hair clip device has an elastic retainer, and two clamp devices. The elastic retainer engages with the clamp devices. Each clamp device has a blocking plate, two oblong holes, and two protruded bars. The elastic retainer has a slot, two through holes, and two distal click plates. Each distal click plate has a recess. Each through hole receives an upper portion of the respective clamp device.

Abstract: A finger-mounted dental instrument servicing system is provided, the system including a socket-forming member having a first end of predetermined contour, and a resiliently deformable cushion having a first end of a contour which mimics the contour of socket-forming member's first end. The cushion thus may be provided with a plurality of distinct surface regions, each surface region being configured to receive endodontic files or related instruments of a particular size or type. In this manner, the servicing system may be used both to service the files, and as a dental organizer. A finger mount is attached to the socket-forming member, accommodating use of the system by a wearer without the need for an additional pair of hands.

Abstract: Hair dryer with remote sensing of the moistness of the hair by means of a detector which compares the amount of radiant energy in two absorption bands in the spectrum of light emitted by an infra red source and reflected by the hair. One of the absorption bands is caused by water in the hair. The amount of radiant energy in this absorption band changes significantly during the drying of the hair. The other absorption band is caused by keratin in the hair. The energy in this band changes to a much smaller extent during the drying of the hair. The intensity ratio of the two bands is an indicator for the moistness of the hair and can be employed to control the temperature and/or the air flow of the hair dryer.