Abstract: A nail gel/acrylic removal system and method for manufacturing a roll of foil segments with pads around a core used for nail gel and acrylic nail removal. A pad is configured to receive and absorb a substance for dissolving at least one of nail gel and acrylic nails. A segment of foil with an affixed pad is sized to wrap around at least a portion of a finger of a human hand so that the pad with the substance for dissolving is in contact with a fingernail of the hand. First and second sets of perforations are placed along opposite edges of the foil segment, so that pairs of foil segments with the pads are joined at the first and second set of perforations. A roll is formed of the foil segments with pads around a core.

Abstract: An apparatus to provide ultra-violet (UV) irradiation to cure a gel nail. The apparatus includes a top section and a bottom section, the top and bottom sections forming a unit with an opening sized to allow at least a portion of a human hand to be inserted. An array of light emitting diodes (LEDs) disposed in the unit to emit UV irradiation in a first direction when supplied with electrical power. At least one LED is disposed in the unit to emit UV irradiation in a second direction when supplied with electrical power. The first direction is approximately perpendicular to the second direction such that fingernails and a thumbnail of a human hand inserted into the opening substantially simultaneously receive amounts of UV irradiation sufficient to cure a UV curable gel applied to the fingernails and the thumbnail at approximately the same time.

Abstract: A nail gel/acrylic removal system and method for manufacturing a roll of foil segments with pads around a core used for nail gel and acrylic nail removal. A pad is configured to receive and absorb a substance for dissolving at least one of nail gel and acrylic nails. A segment of foil with an affixed pad is sized to wrap around at least a portion of a finger of a human hand so that the pad with the substance for dissolving is in contact with a fingernail of the hand. First and second sets of perforations are placed along opposite edges of the foil segment, so that pairs of foil segments with the pads are joined at the first and second set of perforations. A roll is formed of the foil segments with pads around a core.

Abstract: An apparatus to provide ultra-violet (UV) irradiation to cure a gel nail. The apparatus includes a top section and a bottom section, the top and bottom sections forming a unit with an opening sized to allow at least a portion of a human hand to be inserted. An array of light emitting diodes (LEDs) disposed in the unit to emit UV irradiation in a first direction when supplied with electrical power. At least one LED is disposed in the unit to emit UV irradiation in a second direction when supplied with electrical power. The first direction is approximately perpendicular to the second direction such that fingernails and a thumbnail of a human hand inserted into the opening substantially simultaneously receive amounts of UV irradiation sufficient to cure a UV curable gel applied to the fingernails and the thumbnail at approximately the same time.

Abstract: A method for making clear and resilient artificial fingernail tips which can be applied to the forward edge of the natural fingernail using a mixture of copolymer pellets which form a plastic phase and terpolymer pellets which form a rubber phase; drying the pellets, melting the pellets, injecting the molten material into a mold to form the desired artificial fingernail tips.

Abstract: A method for making clear and resilient artificial fingernail tips which can be applied to the forward edge of the natural fingernail using a mixture of copolymer pellets which form a plastic phase and terpolymer pellets which form a rubber phase; drying the pellets, melting the pellets, injecting the molten material into a mold to form the desired artificial fingernail tips.

Abstract: a complete termination system is disclosed which utilizes a connector body which is also utilizable for conductive contacts, since force is provided by a female force pin assembly acting within the connector body. The female force pin assembly, after being inserted first and locked into place, accepts force insertion of a male member and acts to back a specialized terminus body rearward out of a sleeve against the force of a spring and as the male terminus body moves to a locked position. The locked position maintains the female force pin assembly into continued guided alignment force contact with he tip of the male terminus body to insure that the interruption of the continuity of the fiber is (1) aligned, and (2) as close together as possible. As a multi point termination, a multi pin connector system is illustrated.

Abstract: A polymerizable thixotropic oligomeric composition for sculpting artificial fingernails which is non-yellowing, and which maintains its shaped when formed and polymerizes rapidly under actinic radiation.

Abstract: A method for identifying methyl methacrylate (MMA) in the liquid part of a liquid/powder system used to form artificial finger nails and toenails. The chemistry used to identify MMA in liquid monomers provides an accurate and inexpensive way to monitor the use of MMA in liquid monomers in violation of a ban of MMA by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for purposes of creating artificial finger nails and toenails.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of applying a nailwrap to a human nail. The method includes depositing an effective amount of a polymerization catalyst on the nailwrap, placing the nailwrap on a portion of the nail, and depositing a first layer of a monomer over the nailwrap to simulate a human nail. By depositing the polymerization catalyst on the nailwrap, polymerization of the monomer occurs from the bulk, i.e., the surface of the human nail, and proceeds to the surface of the artificial nail structure. The invention also relates to a nailwrap for use on a human nail with a monomer to support an artificial nail structure. The nailwrap includes a woven fiber and an effective amount of a polymerization catalyst embedded in the fiber to substantially polymerize the monomer.

Abstract: Rapid drying top coat used to provide a durable glossy look to manicured nails. The rapid-drying, durable coating composition is comprised of a base resin of cellulose acetate butyrate and an aliphatic ester monomer. Additional components include a film former, a cross-linking agent, an inhibitor to polymerization and a solvent. The rapid drying nail polish top-coat composition cures to a hard durable finish within a few minutes on exposure either to safe dosage of ultraviolet light or any heat source depending whether the formulation contains a photoinitiator or thermal initiator. This process of curing also aids in drying the inner layers of nail polish application by evaporating the solvents in these layers. The top coats are non-toxic and exhibit an unique property of non-yellowing.

Abstract: A roll forming machine which includes an outboard housing having dual turrets, each turret carries a pair of rotatable arbors which can carry forming rollers. The outboard housing is slidable along guide rails between on-line and off-line positions. In the off-line position the turrets may be indexed to bring the second pair of arbors into a working alignment and thus reduce changeover and down time of the roll forming line.

Abstract: A wrist supporter made of polyurethane foam formed into a polyhedron having an L-shape cross-section adapted for installation on an edge of a work surface. In particular, two interior faces of the wrist supporter engage the top and side of the table or work surface. Hook and pile fasteners are provided on one of the interior faces for attachment to the work surface, either on top of the work surface or on the side. Thus, a flat surface incorporated into the contours of the wrist supporter can be disposed facing up or out sideways.