UV PROTECTIVE WEAR FOR NAIL TREATMENTS

Abstract

A glove or sock for use during nail treatment where the glove or sock comprises: an opening for inserting a user's hand or foot; sheaths extending from the glove or sock, where the sheaths provide covering for the user's fingers or respectively the user's toes; and an opening at each end of each sheath, where the opening enables the exposure of user's finger nails or toe nails.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of Invention

The present invention relates to protective clothing for normally exposed skin during nail treatments.

2. Description of Related Art

As is well known UV rays may cause extensive damage to an individual's skin. Exposure to UV rays can also be harmful to an individual's eyes, skin and in certain circumstances hair. Various techniques have been developed to protect the skin including application of creams and particular clothing. Further automobile windshields have UV protection to protect the driver and passengers from rays. Consequently, the advantages of UV protection are well known and various techniques may be used to protect an individual's skin and eyes from UV exposure.

One risk of UV exposure involves the use of lamps and machines for nail treatment, i.e., curing of an individuals' fingernails or toenails. UV lamps are used during nail treatments, where an individual's fingers and hand may be exposed to UV lamps during the curing of nail polish. This exposure may create a danger to the exposed skin while conducting this procedure. Consequently, it would be advantageous to have a covering that provided protection of the skin during exposure to UV lamps while receiving a nail treatment.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a glove for use during nail treatment where the glove comprises: an opening for inserting a user's hand; sheaths extending from the glove, where the sheaths provide covering for the user's fingers; and an opening at each end of each sheath, where the opening enables the exposure of user's finger nails. In another embodiment, the present invention also relates to a sock for use during nail treatment where the sock comprises: an opening for inserting a user's foot; sheaths extending from the sock, where the sheaths provide covering for the user's toes; and an opening at each end of each sheath, where the opening enables the exposure of user's toe nails.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 are depicts a UV protective glove for use in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 2 depicts use of a UV protective sock in accordance with the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present invention relates to UV protective clothing in particular gloves and socks for use during a nail treatment. The present invention includes use of a glove that exposes the nails for treatment and drying under a UV lamp. Further a sock is provided for coverage of the foot also while curing nail polish through the use of a UV lamp.

With respect to FIG. 1, a UV Protective Glove 20 is depicted. The UV protective glove 20 includes a Body Portion 24 and an Extended Portion 26 that covers the wrist of a individual. The fingers provided in the Glove 20 are open to allow the exposure of fingernails of an individual's hand. The UV Glove 20 is utilized during the drying and curing of nail treatments when the nails must be placed under a UV lamp for drying and curing.

With respect to FIG. 2, a Sock 34 for UV protection is depicted. The Sock 34 includes Openings 32 that expose the toes of the individual. The use of this configuration allows for the exposure of the toes for UV lamp treatment. The use of the system in accordance with the present invention protects an individual's exposed skin from UV rays that are emitted through UV lamps during the curing of treated nails. This UV exposure is quite common in a nail or beauty salon and therefore this system is effective in protecting the individual's skin from unnecessary UV exposure. The instant invention has been shown and described in what it considers to be the most practical and preferred embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made there from within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A glove for use during nail treatment where the glove comprises:

a. an opening for inserting a user's hand;

b. a sleeve extending from the glove where the sleeve extends at least to the elbow of the user's arm;

c. sheaths extending from the glove, where the sheaths provide covering for the user's fingers; and

d. an opening at each end of each sheath, where the opening enables the exposure of user's finger nails.

2. A sock for use during nail treatment where the sock comprises:

a. an opening for inserting a user's foot;

b. sheaths extending from the sock, where the sheaths provide covering for the user's toes;

c. an opening at each end of each sheath, where the opening enables the exposure of user's toe nails; and

d. ultra violet ray protection for any unexposed portions of the user's foot.