Abstract: Nail gel curing devices emitting ultraviolet light, as well as methods of their making and use are disclosed. The devices are useful for curing, inter alia, acrylic compositions, more particularly, acrylic nail gel compositions, and typically employ ultraviolet and/or visible light emitting diodes (“LED”) to cure such ultraviolet and/or visible light curable nail gel resins.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an UV LED curing apparatus, and more particularly, to an UV LED curing apparatus with improved housing and switch controller. The light reflective inner casing is preferably provided as an effective UV light reflector and as a supporting substrate of the UV LED light source while being capable of transmitting heat from the UV LED light source away for further heat dissipation to the ambient by the outer casing. The outer casing is detachably attached to the inner casing and allows a greater user interaction for decorative and entertainment purposes while also being a protective and heat dissipation means.

Abstract: An electric nail file system is provided which may include a power pack having one or more battery cells disposed therein. The electric nail file system may also include a tool coupled with the power pack, the tool having a motor disposed therein, and a power cable operably coupling the power pack with the tool and operable to transfer electrical power from the power pack to the motor. The electric nail file system may also include a first set of controls operable to determine a motor speed of the motor, wherein the first set of controls includes a plurality of predetermined motor speed settings associated with the motor.

Abstract: A UV LED curing apparatus can have an inner casing having a plurality of planes formed at a reflective angle with an outer casing detachably attached to the inner casing. The outer casing and the inner casing can define a space suitable for receiving an ultraviolet (UV) light emitting diode (LED) light source therein which can include a plurality of LED modules and at least one LED module arranged on two or more planes. An adjustable arm can be pivotally coupled with the outer casing at a proximal end and extend a predetermined distance to a distal end having a second UV LED light source including a second plurality of LED modules coupled therewith. A switch controller electrically connected to the UV LED light source and/or the second UV LED light source controlling an on-off state of the UV LED light source and/or the second UV LED light source.

Abstract: Nail gel curing devices emitting ultraviolet light, as well as methods of their making and use are disclosed. The devices are useful for curing, inter alia, acrylic compositions, more particularly, acrylic nail gel compositions, and typically employ ultraviolet and/or visible light emitting diodes (“LED”) to cure such ultraviolet and/or visible light curable nail gel resins.

Abstract: Nail gel curing devices emitting ultraviolet light, as well as methods of their making and use are disclosed. The devices are useful for curing, inter alia, acrylic compositions, more particularly, acrylic nail gel compositions, and typically employ ultraviolet and/or visible light emitting diodes (“LED”) to cure such ultraviolet and/or visible light curable nail gel resins.

Abstract: Compositions, systems, kits and methods for forming a nail coating using a solid activator such as a powdered solid amine or solid component having an amine moiety. The powdered compositions may include a polymeric powder and a solid amine or solid component having an amine moiety. Systems and kits including the powdered composition and a liquid composition comprising a cyanoacrylate monomer are also provided. A method for forming a cosmetic nail coating using a solid activator is also provided. The method may include a) applying a liquid composition to a nail to form a wet nail, the liquid composition comprising a cyanoacrylate monomer, and b) applying to the wet nail a powdered composition, the powdered composition comprising a polymeric powder and a solid amine activator or solid component having an amine moiety.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an UV LED curing apparatus, and more particularly, to an UV LED curing apparatus with improved housing and switch controller. The light reflective inner casing is preferably provided as an effective UV light reflector and as a supporting substrate of the UV LED light source while being capable of transmitting heat from the UV LED light source away for further heat dissipation to the ambient by the outer casing. The outer casing is detachably attached to the inner casing and allows a greater user interaction for decorative and entertainment purposes while also being a protective and heat dissipation means.

Abstract: An electric drill dock system including a power pack having one or more battery cells disposed therein. The power pack can have a vertical length, a horizontal length, and a depth length defining a power pack footprint formed by the vertical length and a horizontal length. A docking station can be operable to receive at least a portion of the power pack therein, the docking station having a footprint. A tool can be operably coupled with the power pack via a power cable operably coupling the power pack with the tool, and the docking station footprint is less than the power pack footprint.

Abstract: Nail gel curing devices emitting ultraviolet light, as well as methods of their making and use are disclosed. The devices are useful for curing, inter alia, acrylic compositions, more particularly, acrylic nail gel compositions, and typically employ ultraviolet and/or visible light emitting diodes (“LED”) to cure such ultraviolet and/or visible light curable nail gel resins.

Abstract: Compositions, systems, kits and methods for forming a nail coating using a solid activator such as a powdered solid amine or solid component having an amine moiety. The powdered compositions may include a polymeric powder and a solid amine or solid component having an amine moiety. Systems and kits including the powdered composition and a liquid composition comprising a cyanoacrylate monomer are also provided. A method for forming a cosmetic nail coating using a solid activator is also provided. The method may include a) applying a liquid composition to a nail to form a wet nail, the liquid composition comprising a cyanoacrylate monomer, and b) applying to the wet nail a powdered composition, the powdered composition comprising a polymeric powder and a solid amine activator or solid component having an amine moiety.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an UV LED curing apparatus, and more particularly, to an UV LED curing apparatus with improved housing and switch controller. The light reflective inner casing is preferably provided as an effective UV light reflector and as a supporting substrate of the UV LED light source while being capable of transmitting heat from the UV LED light source away for further heat dissipation to the ambient by the outer casing. The outer casing is detachably attached to the inner casing and allows a greater user interaction for decorative and entertainment purposes while also being a protective and heat dissipation means.

Abstract: Photopolymerizable compositions for forming a cosmetic nail coating or artificial nail and methods of using such compositions. The compositions include (a) from about 15 wt % to about 45 wt % of at least one rheology modifier; (b) from about 25 wt % to about 75 wt % of one or more (meth)acrylate monomers; (c) one or more photoinitiators; and optionally (d) from about 15 wt % to about 45 wt % of one or more binding agents. The compositions may be a liquid or a gel capable of forming an artificial nail or cosmetic nail coating in one application and without being mixed with any additional components. The composition may include only inert polymers.

Abstract: Photopolymerizable compositions for forming a cosmetic nail coating or artificial nail and methods of using such compositions. The compositions include (a) at least one rheology modifier; (b) from about 15 wt % to about 80 wt % of one or more (meth)acrylate oligomers; (c) from about 5 wt % to about 60 wt % of one or more (meth)acrylate monomers; and (d) one or more photoinitiators; wherein the at least one rheology modifier is selected in an amount such that the viscosity of the composition is greater than 400,000 centipoise (cps) at 25° C. The compositions may be a liquid or a gel capable of forming an artificial nail or cosmetic nail coating in one application and without being mixed with any additional components.

Abstract: A pot-stable photopolymerizable composition for forming a cosmetic coating for nails comprises a mixture of a poly(alkyl(meth)acrylate powder, (meth)acrylate oligomer, (meth)acrylate monomer, a crosslinker, and a photoinitiator. This composition exhibits high viscosity that resembles the viscosity of a workable two part system after the monomer liquid and the polymer have been mixed. This composition can be shaped to form nail coatings without any additional use of monomers liquid, followed by an exposure to UV light to photopolymerize the composition to create a hard, durable nail coating. Additional ingredients such as colorants and antioxidants may be included in the composition of the present invention.

Abstract: A photopolymerizable composition for forming a cosmetic coating for nails comprises a continuous phase and a discontinuous phase. The continuous phase comprises (meth)acrylate monomers, crosslinkers, photoinitiators, and optionally (meth)acrylate oligomers and other additives. The discontinuous phase comprises particles such as polymers, inorganic materials or a mixture thereof. The particle sizes of the components of the discontinuous phase mixture are in the range of several microns or tens of microns. This composition has good storage stability, exhibits high viscosity, and has a relatively low exotherm when used. The composition can be shaped readily by a nail technician to form nail coatings and is then exposed to actinic light to form a nail coating. The photopolymerizable composition may be kept in a container such as a tube container, a syringe container, and a foil packet.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an UV LED curing apparatus, and more particularly, to an UV LED curing apparatus with improved housing and switch controller. The light reflective inner casing is preferably provided as an effective UV light reflector and as a supporting substrate of the UV LED light source while being capable of transmitting heat from the UV LED light source away for further heat dissipation to the ambient by the outer casing. The outer casing is detachably attached to the inner casing and allows a greater user interaction for decorative and entertainment purposes while also being a protective and heat dissipation means.

Abstract: Novel liquid and powder compositions for mammalian nails, systems comprising the compositions, and methods of their use are disclosed. The novel compositions are useful, inter alia, for providing liquid/powder, “acrylic” type nail enhancements.