Template Or Mask Patents (Class 132/285)
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Patent number: 11759367Abstract: A correction protection tool for an ingrown toenail includes an armor stocking having a first armor stocking end and a second armor stocking end. The first armor stocking end has a first armor stocking end opening to receive a toe. The second armor stocking end has a second armor stocking end opening to expose a toenail of the toe. An armor cone has a first armor cone end and a second armor cone end. The first armor cone end has a first armor cone end opening to receive the armor stocking. The second armor cone end surrounds the second armor stocking end to protect the toenail.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2023Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: KING FAISAL UNIVERSITYInventor: Abdulrahnman Saleh Almulhim
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Patent number: 11698566Abstract: Methods are provided for fabricating electrochromic devices that mitigate formation of short circuits under a top bus bar without predetermining where top bus bars will be applied on the device. Devices fabricated using such methods may be deactivated under the top bus bar, or may include active material under the top bus bar. Methods of fabricating devices with active material under a top bus bar include depositing a modified top bus bar, fabricating self-healing layers in the electrochromic device, and modifying a top transparent conductive layer of the device prior to applying bus bars.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2019Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: View, Inc.Inventors: Sridhar Karthik Kailasam, Dhairya Shrivastava, Zhiwei Cai, Robert T. Rozbicki, Dane Thomas Gillaspie, Todd William Martin, Anshu A. Pradhan, Ronald M. Parker
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Patent number: 11297923Abstract: An applying method of a nail polish on a nail surface via an airbrush applicator, including the steps of: filling a predetermined amount of nail polish in a polish container of the airbrush applicator; actuating an air compressor of the airbrush applicator, which is powered by a rechargeable battery thereof, for generating pressurized air; controlling a flow of the pressurized air to mix with the nail polish so as to form an aerosol on the nail surface; and drying the nail polish on the nail surface to form a nail coating thereon.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2018Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Inventors: Carol Ma, Wan Jou Chen
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Patent number: 11241712Abstract: A template for controlling application of material around a protuberance is disclosed. The protuberance extends from a workpiece and has a base. The template comprises a first portion and a second portion, removably attached to the first portion at a boundary. The first portion comprises a first-portion inner peripheral edge that at least partially defines a positioning opening and that is geometrically complementary to at least a portion of the base of the protuberance. The first portion also comprises a first-portion workpiece-facing surface that is adhesive-free. The second portion comprises a visual material-placement indicator, located on a second-portion environment-facing surface. The second portion also comprises an adhesive layer, located on at least a portion of a second-portion workpiece-facing surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2020Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Kevin P. Galdamez
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Patent number: 11137135Abstract: This accessory product gives the user the freedom to bring to light the design or bling on the finger/toe nail at the users discretion. The crescent moon shape design Nail Light fits snugly with the bottom of the nail and the beginning of the finger or toe skin and the casing of the Nail Light can be manufactured in different colors. There is an option to decorate or cover the top of the Nail Light with a design or nail polish by the user.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2019Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Inventor: Robert Carl May
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Patent number: 11034061Abstract: A method of applying material to a workpiece around a protuberance, extending from the workpiece, comprises advancing a template toward the workpiece to insert the protuberance into a positioning opening, located in a first portion of the template. The method also comprises removably attaching at least a second portion to the workpiece and separating the first portion of the template from the second portion along an interface while at least the second portion remains attached to the workpiece. The method further comprises applying the material to the workpiece around the protuberance such that the material overlaps a second inner peripheral edge of the second portion of the template, but does not overlap a visual material-placement indicator. The method also comprises detaching the second portion of the template from the workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2018Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Kevin P. Galdamez
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Patent number: 10913091Abstract: A method of applying material to a workpiece around a protuberance, extending from the workpiece, comprises advancing a template toward the workpiece to insert the protuberance into a positioning opening, located in a first portion of the template, until a first-portion workpiece-facing surface of the first portion is in contact with the workpiece. The method also comprises removably attaching at least a portion of a second-portion workpiece-facing surface of a second portion of the template to the workpiece. The method further comprises separating the first portion of the template from the second portion along the boundary while at least the portion of the second-portion workpiece-facing surface remains attached to the workpiece, applying the material to the workpiece around the protuberance such that the material overlaps the second-portion inner peripheral edge, and detaching the second portion of the template from the workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2018Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Kevin P. Galdamez
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Patent number: 10806492Abstract: A surgical kit for the repair of a nail bed includes implantable nail plate guides adapted to guide the regrowth of a fingernail over a nail bed, drapes, a suture needle with absorbable suture, a suture needle with non-absorbable suture, wound dressings, and all instruments required to perform the procedure. The instruments preferably include an elevator, a needle driver, a clamp, a tweezers, and a scissors. The kit also includes anesthesia, a syringe, and needles for loading and then administering the anesthesia to the finger. The kit may include a tourniquet, antiseptic, and an antiinfective. Therefore, the kit assembles together several nail plate guides, the instruments for implanting a selected one of the nail plate guides onto the nail bed over a patient, the pre-implantation surgical preparation materials, and the post-implantation wound care materials.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Inventor: Roberto Augusto Miki
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Patent number: 10286683Abstract: An ejection device is provided, which is capable of restricting movement of an object so as to discharge droplets of a fluid to the object stably as well as suppressing generation of static electricity. The ejection device has a discharge part, discharging a droplet to an object; a base, electrically grounded; and a fixing mechanism, disposed on the base and fixing the object. The fixing mechanism includes an electrically conductive material and is electrically connected with the base.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2016Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventor: Koichi Kobayashi
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Patent number: 9060585Abstract: A nail styling device provides for applying a lacquer to a nail of a digit. A cuticle guard and a tip guard protect the cuticle and skin to the sides of and under the distal edge of the nail. A mold plate has a curved inner surface corresponding to a curvature of the nail and is attached to the cuticle guard by a joint. A base adjustably fixable to the cuticle guard allows for the device to be removably fixable to a distal portion of the digit. A method of using the device provides for first applying a lacquer to an inner surface of the mold plate and, with the device locked in place on the digit, rotation of the mold plate to bring the lacquer into contact with a top portion of the nail.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2014Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Inventor: Hai Minh Tran
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Publication number: 20150083153Abstract: A French manicure guide. The French manicure guide includes a body. The French manicure guide also includes a first edge of the body, the first edge including a curve configured to allow a user to create a first polish line style. The French manicure guide further includes a second edge of the body, the second edge including a straight edge configured to allow a user to produce a second polish line style.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventor: Denise Lillian Clifford
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Patent number: 8978668Abstract: A device for making artificial nails from a synthetic material comprises a semi-rectangular metallic film-coated plastic sheet and a wax-coated sheet. The wax-coated sheet has a first surface, a second surface and adhesive material on one of the surfaces which attaches the wax-coated sheet to the semi-rectangular metal film-coated plastic sheet so that the latter sheet is removable. The semi-rectangular metallic film-coated plastic sheet comprises a dotted symmetry line, a pair of symmetrical internal flaps and a pair of external flaps to fasten the device on a finger of a human hand, a removable cover having a base and an ergonomic design of a human fingernail, which when removed defines a hole shaped as a fingernail, and a central section having a template with a grid for making artificial nails of different sizes ranging from 3 mm to 42 mm.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2010Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Inventor: Rafael Loza Cebreros
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Patent number: 8936030Abstract: Nail polish remover strips are pre-sized for toe or fingernails and applied to a painted or artificial nail and left thereon for a predetermined period of time to dissolve the nail polish and/or nail bonding agent. Preferably a color change occurs to depict the appropriate dwelling time to dissolve the nail polish. Certain embodiments include odor reducing components. Preferably the strips are layered composites having an exterior odor impervious material, a layer of encapsulated acetone or nail polish removing agent, an absorbent layer, and a peelable backing, with the strips being curved to accommodate contact with a person's nail.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2014Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Inventors: Katherine Rose Kovarik, Joseph E. Kovarik
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Publication number: 20150000685Abstract: An apparatus, kit and method for applying a French manicure to a user's own nails or those of a customer using a simple finger guide which permits the positioning of a finger relative to a reservoir of acrylic nail polish powder. In one form, the apparatus is comprised of a finger guide which can be removably associated with an acrylic nail polish powder-containing vessel. Alternative embodiments include those with a finger guide being integrally formed with the vessel/jar. A method for applying a French manicure using the apparatus of the invention is also contemplated. The kit includes a supply of one or more acrylic nail polish powders, a finger guide, and the necessary materials to cause the acrylic nail polish powder to be converted to a solid nail polish coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventor: Eric Ngoc Huynh
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Publication number: 20140360525Abstract: An applicator implement includes an applicator body formed with a flat applying surface in an applying part; and, an applicator cover that is attached to the applicator body to cover the applying part, formed with a slit that creates communication from the outside to the inside. Under the condition in which the applicator cover covers the applying part, the applying surface of the applying part is positioned inside the slit so that the applying surface can apply the manicure paint liquid to the tip of a nail in a uniform width by inserting the tip of nail through the slit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2013Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventor: Junya Uehara
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Patent number: 8869806Abstract: A device and method for protecting the nails on a hand or foot from discoloration during a skin tanning process. The device is a one-piece “nail glove” configured to only cover the distal ends of the fingers or toes, while leaving the rest of the hand or foot exposed for the skin tanning process. The glove, which may be produced in the form of a low-cost disposable unit, is made from one or more materials, preferably UV resistant, and in some embodiments also biodegradable. The glove will be applied to the tips of the fingers or toes prior to the skin tanning process, kept on during the skin tanning process, and then removed afterwards. Various low cost materials and methods of producing and dispensing the device are also taught.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2011Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Inventor: Denise Cecile Eccher
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Patent number: 8757173Abstract: Nail polish remover strips are pre-sized for toe or fingernails and applied to a painted or artificial nail and left thereon for a predetermined period of time to dissolve the nail polish and/or nail bonding agent. Preferably a color change occurs to depict the appropriate dwelling time to dissolve the nail polish. Certain embodiments include odor reducing components. Preferably the strips are layered composites having an exterior odor impervious material, a layer of encapsulated acetone or nail polish removing agent, an absorbent layer, and a peelable backing, with the strips being curved to accommodate contact with a person's nail.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2013Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Inventors: Katherine Rose Kovarik, Joseph E. Kovarik
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Patent number: 8752563Abstract: One embodiment of a stencil for use in applying nail polish to a nail may include a flange. The flange may define an open-ended notch that is adapted to receive at least a portion of the nail. The stencil may also include a retainer extending from the flange. The retainer is adapted to retain the flange on the nail.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2010Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Inventor: Mai Lieu
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Patent number: 8714164Abstract: The present invention includes method and apparatus for aiding in the trimming of fingernails and provides a fabric cone with slits in the side for putting hands inside the cone and a transparent top cover over the large part of the cone so that a person can trim their fingernails while inside the fabric cone and observe the process through the transparent cover and retain within the cone any flying fingernail fragments that might otherwise be causing problems.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2013Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Inventor: Gurami Darjania
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Patent number: 8695495Abstract: Disclosed is a nail print apparatus including a storage unit in which a plurality of sets of data relating to a plurality of design parts constituting each of a plurality of design images are stored, a photographing unit which obtains a finger image by photographing a finger, a nail region information detection unit which extracts a nail region from the finger image and detects an area, a length in horizontal direction and a length in vertical direction of the nail region, a design selection unit which selects one design image from the design images which are stored in the storage unit, a part layout calculation unit which reads out the one design image and calculates a print size and a print position of each of the design parts, and a print unit which performs a printing to the nail region according to printing data.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2011Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shogo Hashimoto
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Publication number: 20140076342Abstract: An apparatus, kit and method for applying a French manicure to a user's own nails or those of a customer using a simple finger guide which permits the positioning of a finger relative to a reservoir of acrylic nail polish powder. In one form, the apparatus is comprised of a finger guide which can be removably associated with an acrylic nail polish powder-containing vessel. Alternative embodiments include those with a finger guide being integrally formed with the vessel/jar. A method for applying a French manicure using the apparatus of the invention is also contemplated. The kit includes a supply of one or more acrylic nail polish powders, a finger guide, and the necessary materials to cause the acrylic nail polish powder to be converted to a solid nail polish coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 20, 2014Inventor: Eric Ngoc Huynh
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Patent number: 8671953Abstract: A nail clipping and catchment apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a flexible breathable backing layer having a shape, and a window layer having substantially the same shape as the backing, and being mated to an edge of the backing by an upper seam sufficient to create a pouch, the pouch for catching and containing nail clippings. The apparatus further includes a number of openings in the window layer, the plurality of openings including opposing hand openings on opposite sides of a bottom portion of the pouch near the edge and separated by a lower seam between the breathable backing layer and the window layer, the opposing hand openings each for receiving a nail-bearing extremity of a human. The apparatus further includes one or more pockets positioned on an outer surface of the pouch, the one or more pockets each having an access opening aligned toward the upper seam of the pouch.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2011Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: The Power Straps, Inc.Inventor: Miles Paul Martin
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Publication number: 20140034073Abstract: A masking device for masking a portion of a nail includes a shield portion having a first operative surface configured to contact the nail, a distal edge configured to expose a distal tip of the nail, an elongated strap portion formed integrally with the shield portion and projecting in a first direction and a strap receiving portion formed integrally with the shield portion and projecting in a second direction opposite the first direction. A plurality of fastening elements are disposed along a length of the elongated strap portion. The strap receiving portion has an engaging member for releasably engaging a respective fastening element of the plurality of fastening. elements. The shield portion, the elongated strap portion and the strap receiving portion are formed from a single flexible material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: KISS NAIL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: James PARK, Dana LONG
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Publication number: 20130333717Abstract: Disclosed therein is a mold for reinforcing and lengthening a nail, which enables a user to rapidly paint nails with a mixed liquid of acryl powder and acryl liquid or nail gel regardless to a right-handed person or a left-handed person in order to reinforce weak nails or firmly fix artificial nails. The mold for reinforcing and lengthening the nail includes: a mold body extending in horizontal and vertical directions with the same curvature as an artificial nail and laminated on an upper surface of a nail or the whole upper surface of a nail after a certain period of time; and a coated surface formed on a lower surface of the mold body, the coated surface, on which a mixed liquid of acryl powder and acryl liquid or nail gel is painted in order to forming the nail reinforcing layer or the nail extension portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventor: Ji Eun Lee
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Patent number: 8586164Abstract: There is provided a nail enamel strip having a substrate layer and a nail enamel film with one or more nail enamel layers, at least one of the nail enamel layers having a cross-linked polymer. The nail enamel film is detachably adhered to the substrate layer. Further, there is provided a method for making the nail enamel strips, and a method of applying the nail enamel strip on a nail.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2005Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Avon Products, IncInventors: Susan M. Weber, Christian J. Lee, Maha Raouf
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Patent number: 8574281Abstract: A device and method for the sanitary provision of wax to the skin of patrons. Paraffin wax containers shaped to conform to the patrons face, hands, and feet provide individual reservoirs of paraffin which are heated and subsequently applied to the patron's body. Exothermic pouches are provided to heat the individual portions of paraffin wax housed in the body-part-shaped containers.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2009Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Inventor: Nicholas Vracknos
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Publication number: 20130220361Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for making artificial nails of different lengths and designs, characterized in that they are made from a sheet that has a first smaller side that is straight, two larger sides, each with symmetrical cutaways, the first being a square cutaway, close to the straight side, the second cutaway being the shape of an arch, which is made up of a straight section with two curves at the extremities thereof and the second smaller side, in the central part thereof has a cutaway with an undulating shape creating two “curved valleys” and one “curved crest”, followed by a straight side in each of the extremities thereof; a dotted line of symmetry, diagonal dotted lines creating a pair of symmetrical surfaces acting as internal flaps; dotted lines perpendicular to each straight side; a central surface, formed in the device when the internal and external flaps are removed; a removable cover, with the ergonomic design of a human nail; a template, engraved on the central surface on whicType: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2010Publication date: August 29, 2013Inventor: Rafael Loza Cebreros
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Patent number: 8499771Abstract: The fingernail polish protector includes an adjustable ring portion along with a ventilated protective shield which snaps into the adjustable ring portion. The adjustable ring portion is designed to fit over the distal end of the finger of a wearer whose fingernail has been recently polished such that the ventilated protective portion overlies the fingernail thereby protecting the polish from being damaged while it dries and cures. Ventilation openings allow airflow and can be formed to be both functional and decorative. A positive stop prevents the ventilated protective shield from tilting downward onto a wet nail, while downward curved sides of the shield limit side-to-side movement which also helps prevent damaging newly polished fingernails. A plastic injection molding process allows the two interlocking portions to be formed in various sizes and colors.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Inventors: Michelle Lynn Auda, Andrew John Shearer
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Patent number: 8459274Abstract: Disclosed is an adjustable device enabling protection of the edge of a nail and positioning of a stencil on the nail. The adjustable device comprises a first sleeve on a first bar; a second bar attached such that the second bar is non-parallel to the first bar; a second sleeve on a second bar; and a cover attached to the first and second sleeves. The cover is configured to enable a stencil to be positioned under the cover, and configured such that adjustment of the cover is effectuated by sliding of the sleeves in a direction where the first and second bars diverge from each other, causing the cover to flatten and causing the sleeves to rotate, or by sliding of the sleeves in a direction where the first and second bars converge toward each other.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2008Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Inventor: Jean-Pierre Ducoffre
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Publication number: 20130000665Abstract: Disclosed herein is a nail art tool, which includes a finger insertion portion having a through hole to permit the insertion of a finger, and a blade portion and a stamp provided on a first side and a second side of a body portion, thus enabling the nail art tool to be inserted into the finger and conveniently used. The tool includes a finger insertion portion having a through hole to permit insertion of a finger therein, a narrow and straight blade portion trimming a surface to place a nail polish on a pattern of an image plate, a stamp dabbed with the nail polish and stamping the nail polish onto a nail of the finger, and a body portion surrounding the finger insertion portion. The blade portion is integrated with the first side of the body portion, and the stamp is coupled to the second side of the body portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventor: DAE TONG CHOI
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Patent number: 8333205Abstract: A lip substrate applicator kit includes upper and lower applicators adapted to facilitate the application of lip substrates onto the upper and lower lips of a wearer. The lip substrates typically includes an image layer featuring one or more of a variety of colors, graphic designs and text elements. Edges of the applicators may be pre-cut to ensure that the applied substrate presents a symmetrical and clean appearance at the vermillion borders of the wearer's lips. Each applicator includes an adhesive layer, a peel layer and a guide layer. The guide layer has a guide pattern configured to aid a user in trimming excess portions from the applicator generally along a curved pathway, so that the substrate may be customized to fit the lips of the wearer. The kit may include a die cut applicator sheet from which the upper and lower applicators are die cut, suspended and detachable.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2011Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Violent Lips, LLCInventor: Jeffrey Paul Haddad
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Publication number: 20120152273Abstract: A cosmetic device for applying to human keratinous materials, the device including an electrochromic multilayer structure having an electro sensitive stack formed by at least: first and second electrode layers; first and second active electrochromic layers; and an electrolyte layer; and further including: an optically-active layer that is superposed, at least in part, on the electrosensitive stack.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: L'OREALInventors: Guillaume Kergosien, Ludovic Thevenet
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Patent number: 8118039Abstract: Artificial nail sets are provided. In an embodiment, the artificial nail set includes an artificial nail and an auxiliary member surrounding the outer surface of the artificial nail. The artificial nail has a connecting part formed at one side thereof and the auxiliary member has a coupling portion formed at one side thereof. The auxiliary member is not adherent to the artificial nail. The connecting part of the artificial nail is coupled to the coupling portion of the auxiliary member. In an alternative embodiment, the artificial nail may be directly coupled to the auxiliary member. Due to this coupling, the auxiliary member surrounds the outer surface of the artificial nail. Further provided are methods for manufacturing the artificial nail sets.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2009Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Inventor: Sung Yong Chang
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Publication number: 20110303237Abstract: One embodiment of a stencil for use in applying nail polish to a nail may include a flange. The flange may define an open-ended notch that is adapted to receive at least a portion of the nail. The stencil may also include a retainer extending from the flange. The retainer is adapted to retain the flange on the nail.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2010Publication date: December 15, 2011Inventor: Mai Lieu
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Patent number: 8061370Abstract: A nail protector and method includes a cover portion dimensioned to fit over a nail of a digit to form a gap with the nail, and a bump formed on an underside of the cover portion and configured to contact skin adjacent to the nail without contact with the nail. A lateral portion is hingedly connected to the cover portion to create at least a partial enclosure for receiving the digit without passing over the nail. A biasing device is configured to secure and bias the at least one lateral portion against the digit. The biasing device extends in an opposite longitudinal direction from a distal end of the cover portion to support the cover portion and maintain the gap.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2009Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Inventors: Lisa Giachetti, Joseph A. Ercole
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Publication number: 20110203602Abstract: A delineating nail for creating quick, consistent, and high quality nail treatments is disclosed herein. The delineating nail may have a substrate with a base end and a tip end. A guide of various configurations may extend from the substrate at the base end. The delineating nail may be attached to a natural nail such as with one or more adhesives. One or more decorative coatings may then be applied to the substrate, natural nail, or both. The guide may shape the decorative coatings to produce various designs on the natural nail. In this manner, the delineating nail may be used by nail technicians of virtually any skill level. With the delineating nail, even inexperienced technicians can provide consistent and high quality nail treatments in a rapid manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Thao T. Au, Linda L. Ma
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Publication number: 20110114106Abstract: A form for depositing fingernail acrylic onto a fingernail includes a channel member with arched cross-section and curved along its length to define a member rim, and a concave member interior surface and a member outer surface progressing rearwardly along a smooth and continuous curve to a cuticle rim end, the cuticle rim end being arched outwardly to meet and match the inward curve of a cuticle and progressing forwardly to an opposing forward rim end; to apply a coating of fingernail acrylic with a progressively increasing thickness along a continuous curve, forwardly from the cuticle. The form preferably includes a form handle tab extending from the member rim for gripping between user fingers to overcome adhesion of the fingernail acrylic and remove the form. The channel member outer surface optionally includes a longitudinal breaking groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2008Publication date: May 19, 2011Inventor: Andrea Badilla Munoz
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Publication number: 20100313904Abstract: A system and method for self-applying a French manicure using an adjustable form includes positioning a base member over a user's finger so that the nail is located within a nail receiving opening. An outer edge of a shield member wall is positioned at a position relative to the nail receiving opening to expose the tip of the nail. A first paint type is applied to the exposed nail tip using an applicator means. The first paint type is a water-based, non-toxic acrylic paint and the applicator means atomizes the paint to apply a plurality of droplets to the exposed nail. The shield member is repositioned relative to the nail receiving opening to expose the entire nail surface. A second enamel nail paint type is applied to the exposed nail surface to seal the first paint type.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2007Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventor: Tammy Garinger
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Publication number: 20100170528Abstract: Various apparatus and methods are provided for nail manicures. In one embodiment, an apparatus for French manicures includes a clamping mechanism configured to clamp around a digit of a person; and a first guide edge affixed to a first end of the clamping mechanism, where the first guide edge is aligned with a tip of a nail when the clamping mechanism is clamped onto the digit. In another embodiment, an apparatus for French manicures includes a grip configured to align with a digit of a person; and a first concave guide edge affixed to a first end of the grip, where the first concave guide edge is aligned with a tip of a nail when the grip is aligned with the digit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2010Publication date: July 8, 2010Applicant: INOVA SELECTIONS LLCInventors: Roberto Espinosa, Maria Espinosa, Marcela Espinosa
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Publication number: 20100116284Abstract: A nail manicure method and kit, comprising applying a protective coating to portions of the surface of a finger or toe nail where the application of nail polish is not desired, optionally manipulating the protective coating into a desired shape, and applying nail polish to regions not covered by the protective coating. Once the nail polish has at least partially dried, the protective coating is removed to reveal a surface of a nail with well defined regions of nail polish and the region covered by the protective coating. The protective coating is used to generate various customized designs by the user. The protective coating is manipulated by pushing or removing portions of the protective coating using a shaping object. The protective coating is removed by peeling or rubbing. The protective coating comprises rubber and water.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2009Publication date: May 13, 2010Inventor: Jacqueline A. Smith
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Publication number: 20100083976Abstract: The nail polish applicator of the present invention broadly comprises a body having a cavity, an application tip connected to the body and in fluid communication with the cavity, a polish contained in the cavity, a channel interposed between the cavity and the application tip, and wherein the application tip is sized to apply polish to a nail. The present invention also broadly comprises a method of completing a French manicure or French pedicure including the steps of: providing a nail polish applicator with a body having a cavity with a fluid, an application tip, and a channel interconnecting the cavity and the application tip, locating the application tip on a first side of a nail tip, and sliding the application tip from the first side to a second side of the nail tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2008Publication date: April 8, 2010Inventor: Maryann Montana-Selers
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Patent number: 7654268Abstract: An artificial nail forming device is disclosed which is formed of stamped sheet metal and has a front section and a rear section formed by an intermediate opening between the sections. The rear section has bendable ears for attaching the device to a finger so the natural nail of the finger is exposed in the opening. The front section of the device has an outer surface that defines orthogonal curvatures that simulate the orthogonal curvatures of a natural nail. The exposed nail has its tip overlying the front section outer surface so that the artificial nail can be applied to the exposed natural nail and to the device front section outer surface. After curing, the artificial nail is separated from the forming device by pressing on two tabs extending from the front section to bend and thus displace the front section relative to the rear section and to the finger. This displacement breaks the bond between the artificial nail and the front section.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2006Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Inventor: June Carpenter
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Publication number: 20090277470Abstract: A portable digital and electronic nail color and design kit for quickly and easily applying various images to artificial nails that are affixed to natural human nails, and then changing the appearance of the artificial nails, includes a compact case with color, design, and picture images stored in a computer graphics program and at least three windows for selecting and displaying the various images and a light pen connected to the compact case for transferring the selected color, design, and picture image to the artificial nails by touching the light pen tip to a designated area on the upper surface of the artificial nail thereby transferring the data for that image temporarily stored in the light pen tip to the artificial nail for representation on an exceptionally high pixel count mini-monitor on the artificial nail with the compact case being battery or solar powered, and capable of accessing and downloading images stored on a computer or from web sites via the Internet, and the compact case also includingType: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2008Publication date: November 12, 2009Inventors: Monique M. Mitchell, Russell L. Mitchell
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Publication number: 20090263766Abstract: The present disclosure provides toy sets which incorporate at least one manikin hand configured to removably secure one or more artificial fingernails so that they can be decorated.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2009Publication date: October 22, 2009Inventors: Melissa Ozuna, Christine Kim, Erika Kane
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Publication number: 20090241977Abstract: A finger protecting device for use during manicure work having a top surface and a bottom surface in a meniscus shape so that when the meniscus shape is placed next to a cuticle it masks the skin adjacent to the nail, and a second sheet of nonporous material having two side extensions, both extending outward from the platform in the same general direction, so that when the platform is positioned under the bottom surface of a nail with its top surface facing the bottom surface of the nail, the side extensions extend around the nail, leaving the upper surface of the nail exposed while covering the skin adjacent to the nail.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2008Publication date: October 1, 2009Inventor: Dawn Elizabeth Cook
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Publication number: 20090151743Abstract: A unit for decorating nails comprises a container 2 of nail varnish, a lid 4 for the container incorporating means for applying the nail varnish, at least one ink pad 8, and at least one stamp 6 being a decoration design for applying ink from the ink pad to a nail. The stamp is provided on an external surface of the lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2007Publication date: June 18, 2009Inventor: Dina Suzanne Malick
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Publication number: 20090120453Abstract: A central body, preferably circular or rotund, has a plurality of elongated arms radiating out from it. Each arm includes a rigid blade end that defines a profile that operationally fits over a fingernail at an angle of incidence for masking an area of the fingernail during painting, or for scoring semi-hardened paint and scraping off excess paint. Angle of incidence is preferably acute, obtuse or right. Each blade end preferably operationally fits over a uniquely corresponding relatively small range of fingernail sizes. The end blades are disposed in order in a direction around the body, the order being progressively larger range sizes. A mark on each end blade is used for aligning the end blade with a longitudinal axis of a fingernail.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2007Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventor: CHRISTINE DUNG TRAN
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Publication number: 20090114242Abstract: The present invention provides a transparent safety guard for manicurist comprising an elongate, concave transparent shield having a first end of diminished size and a second flared, enlarged end and securing means for securing the first end to a finger of the manicurist, said shield being self-supporting and being without a supporting base.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2007Publication date: May 7, 2009Inventor: Travis Dang
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Publication number: 20080283076Abstract: A preformed artificial nail assembly comprising an artificial nail sized to correspond to at least a portion of said natural nail, and an application tab extending from the distal end of the artificial nail, the application tab having a neck portion and a body portion, said neck portion being disposed between the body portion and the distal end of the artificial nail, the body portion being disposed at an angle to the artificial nail such that the body may be readily grasped by the user to facilitate placement of the artificial nail on the natural nail. Embodiments includes a tab that twists from the connection to the artificial nail to the tab body, and a tab or gating structure that extends from the bottom surface of the artificial nail.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: Pacific World CorporationInventors: Joseph Michael Fracassi, Jeanine Catherine Coppola
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Publication number: 20080173321Abstract: The invention is a tool set to use in cosmetic area to cut acrylic powder, to create or design the moon curves, arch lines, and borders, to set different colors and styles of full set or refill of the acrylic nails. The invention is operated and used after the method and process of applying acrylic powder, a mixture of monomer liquid and polymer powder mixed together to sculpture the nail bed for artificial nail enhancement. The invention has several individual shovel sizes that are best match to different fingers to create a natural-looking moon curve and various arch lines design. Each individual shovels has a shovel head and an elongated handle that are constructed together in a single element. Each shovel head is arched upward and convex curve which is attached to the opposite end of the elongated handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventor: Ryan Tan Le