Abstract: An artificial nail is provided. The artificial nail comprises a nail body. The nail body has indicating portions formed in the widthwise direction thereof. The indicating portions have a different surface roughness from the other portions. The indicating portions serve as guidelines when a user cuts the nail body attached to his/her nail to a desired length. Therefore, the indicating portions allow the user to easily cut the nail body to a desired shape while being in harmony with the length of other artificial nails. Further provided is a method for manufacturing the artificial nail.

Abstract: The invention provides a manicure tool and method, specifically designed for the application of fingernail polish to the nail beds of human fingernails. The invention is described as a nail polish applicator with a central hub and four different sized, slightly concave protrusions on which the end of each has inverted crescent shaped ends.

Abstract: A decal system for fingernail(s) and toenail(s) comprising of water slide or slip decals for improved nail decoration. A method that allows a desired pattern, print, image or other color(s) to be transferred onto fingernail(s) and/or toenail(s) from the water slide or slip decal. By placing the carrier sheet on top of the desired fingernail(s) and/or toenail(s) surface and applying water or a like substance the decal is transferred from its origination onto the bed of the fingernail(s) and/or toenail(s). The present invention permits fingernail(s) and/or toenail(s) to be decorated quickly, neatly and easily. Advantages include an enhanced form of expression in personal style on fingernail(s) and/or toenail(s) without necessarily having to rely on a skilled nail technician or artist.

Abstract: A subject-matter of the present invention is a nail varnish comprising a solvent medium composed of one or more solvents of plant origin, at least one polysaccharide ester or alkyl ether and at least one plant resin. An additional subject-matter of the invention is a cosmetic method for making up or for the non-therapeutic care of the nails comprising the application, to the nails, of at least one layer of a nail varnish in accordance with the invention. Finally, the invention relates to a flexible article comprising, in particular in an adhesive layer, at least one plant resin, at least one plasticizer and preferably at least one solvent of plant origin, characterized in that the plasticizer is chosen from caprylic and/or capric acid esters or an ester of caprylyl and/or capryl alcohol, and especially caprylic and/or capric acid triglycerides.

Abstract: A fingernail gel curation apparatus that allows an individual to rapidly cure and dry fingernail gel that has been applied to their fingertips, thereby saving time for individuals and preventing unnecessary ultraviolet light exposure. The apparatus includes a base and two folding upper lid portions that are pivotally attached to the base. The base and each of the upper lid portions each have a UV light that is protected by glass layer so personal contact is not made. When the upper lid portions are closed over the base, a hand hole is present to allow an individual to insert their hand through in order to receive UV light being emitted from the UV lights within the apparatus. The UV light will help to dry fingernail gel applied to the individual's fingernails in a faster manner than doing nothing, thereby saving an individual time.

Abstract: Disclosed is a nail pack, and more particularly, for alleviating a damage of a nail by being adhered to the surface of a nail such as a fingernail or toenail and supplying nutrition and moisture to the nail, and for providing easiness in removal in spite of excellent adhesion strength, a nail pack including a base sheet having elasticity or flexibility to be adhered to and cover a surface of a fingernail or a toenail, and a moisturizing agent or nutrient applied to one side or both sides of the base sheet, in which a flap may be formed at a circumferential edge of the base sheet, and in this case, a boundary between the base sheet and the flap is in the shape of zigzag or wave when viewed from top or the outer ring of the flap is in the shape of zigzag or wave when viewed from side, a plurality of air holes are bored in the base sheet, and the base sheet is rounded to protrude upward in a convex shape.

Abstract: An instrument for applying a composition to hair or nails includes a core made as a single piece that extends longitudinally along a mean longitudinal axis, and includes a plurality of applicator projections for applying said composition to hair or nails, said applicator projections being carried by the core and being spread out helically along said core, said helical spreading of the projections being obtained by twisting the core, said projections being disposed on the core, prior to twisting said core, along at least three distinct radial directions about said mean longitudinal axis, said instrument further including twister means to which said core is attached such that the twisted nature of the core is imparted by said twister means. The invention also relates to applicator instruments.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A method and device for removing a substance from an individual's fingernails which includes a cover member having an opening therein, a foam member, and a retaining member/reservoir for retaining the foam member within the opening of the cover member.

Abstract: An artificial nail is formed by injection molding a first section and a second section. The first section and second section are adjacent to one another. One of the sections defines a front distal tip of the artificial nail and is formed by injecting a quantity of heated material under pressure from a nozzle into a sprue, through a runner and through a cavity gate into a mold cavity. The other section is formed by injecting another quantity of heated material under pressure from a heated nozzle through another cavity gate into the mold cavity.

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 manicure soaking bowl and method uses a soaking bowl with a disposable inside liner which can be discarded with the contents after each use. The liner has a lip which fits on the rim of the bowl facilitating removal and replacement. The liner is shaped or molded from a thin plastic sheet. The bowl may have a special recess for the fingers. The invention minimizes the transmission of disease or infection.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide polymer matrix nanocomposites reinforced with nano-scale materials such as nanoparticles and carbon nanotubes and methods of fabricating. The nanomaterials are provided within relatively low weight fractions, for example in the range of approximately 0.01 to about 0.4% by weight and distributed within the matrix by a magnetic mixing procedure to provide substantially uniform reinforcement of the nanocomposites. Advantageously, these nanocomposites provide significantly enhanced tensile strength, strain to failure, and fracture toughness over corresponding neat matrices.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A pedicure pedestal assembly is formed as a foldable frame. A foot support member is located between the legs of a U-shaped frame member and attached thereto at an intermediate location thereof. A pivotable frame member is pivotably attached to the U-shaped frame member at a location above the foot support member so as to form the free-standing foldable pedestal frame assembly when in an open position. A work station platform is pivotably attached on each side to the legs between the foot support member and the pivotable frame attachment. The work station platform has spaced-apart parallel notches for adjustable engagement with a transverse member attached to the pivotable frame member, such that when the pedestal frame assembly is opened, the work station platform is oriented in a horizontal orientation. The foot support has a heel rest portion and a height adjustable toe rest member.

Abstract: The currently available artificial nails swell as a whole and undergo deformation, which damages the commercial value thereof. Moreover, they suffer from another problem of not evenly glowing as a whole due to the occurrence of some non-glowing spaces. In an airtight hollow container having a roughly crescent-shaped cross section and having light-permeability and flexibility, therefore, a space free from capillary action is ensured at the inside of an area joining the lower wall and the upper wall. Then, one of two kinds of compositions, which show chemical luminescence when mixed together, is packed in a breakable glass ampule in the airtight hollow container while the other composition is packed outside the glass ampule in the airtight hollow container.

Abstract: An illuminated artificial nail has a base substrate, a lamp, a power source, a top and an on/off switch. The base substrate has a top view footprint of a shape and size to fit onto at least a portion of a human nail, and has sufficient flexibility to form into, or having a general curvature of, a human nail, the base substrate being attachable to a human fingernail, such as by adhesive. The lamp is located on top of the base substrate, and the top member has a single planar smooth top surface. The top member is selected from the group consisting of a top portion of the lamp, and a cover on top of the lamp and having at least a portion thereof being light transmittable.

Abstract: 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 including

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A nail protector and method for use includes a cover portion dimensioned to fit over a human nail to form a gap with the human nail, and a ridge formed on an underside of the cover portion and configured to contact skin adjacent to the nail without contact with the nail. A lateral wall is connected to the cover portion to create a partial enclosure for receiving a human digit without passing over the nail. A stabilizer is coupled to the lateral wall and is spaced about from and opposite from the ridge and extends in an opposite longitudinal direction from a distal end of the cover portion.

Abstract: The invention includes a neck and clothing protector, a neck strip and a nail artist sheet and methods of using same that are especially designed for use in the cosmetology industry. Embodiments of the invention may include a rectangular strip of textured, flexible waterproof material of preselected dimensions wherein the body of the material is integral and does not have any scoring or perforations passing through its rectangular surface.

Abstract: Exemplary arrangements, systems and methods for providing artificial nail or tip arrangements having multiple sections are provided. The exemplary arrangement may include a first section having a first top surface and a first bottom surface, and a second section being adjacent to the first section having a second top surface and a second bottom surface. The first and second sections may form a combined arrangement which has a proximal end and a distal end. At least one portion of the first bottom surface may overlay the second top surface such that the portion of the second top surface overlaid by the first bottom surface forms an acute angle with respect to the first top surface at a contact point with the second top surface.

Abstract: A method for producing an artificial nail having a soft back part is disclosed, which comprises an injection molding step for inject-molding an artificial nail figure using plastic; a smoother coating step for coating a smoother on an upper side, a lower side or upper and lower sides of the back part so as to smoothen the back part attached to a surface of a natural nail in the inject-molded artificial nail figure; and a smoother penetration step for penetrating the smoother into a surface of the back part of the artificial nail figure, whereby the back part of the artificial nail figure is more flexible and smoother than the front part of the same.

Abstract: An artificial fingernail case is disclosed, which comprises a base plate which has at least one pressurizing protrusion part having a shape of an artificial fingernail in one side of the base plate; and a pressurizing plate which has at least one accommodation groove corresponding to the pressurizing protrusion part in one side of the pressurizing plate, so an original shape of the artificial fingernail formed when it is first injected and molded, is maintained. In another embodiment of the present invention, an artificial fingernail case is disclosed, which comprises a base plate which has at least one accommodation protrusion part having an accommodation groove; and a pressurizing plate which has at least one accommodation protrusion part groove having a pressurizing groove corresponding to the accommodation groove, so an original shape of the artificial fingernail formed when it is first injected and molded, is maintained.

Abstract: Various embodiments of an applicator for applying a cosmetic product are disclosed. The applicator may include at least two applicator elements, each including at least one periodic pattern with at least one undulation, where the at least two periodic patterns may be different from one another.

Abstract: A rotary nail filing apparatus for animals is described that includes a shroud or housing, an opening in the shroud that is suitable sized and shaped to allow an end portion of an animal's nail to be put through the opening, and a suitably shaped and oriented rotary grinder that is contained within the shroud grinding at least a portion of an animal's nail when put through the opening, where at least a portion of the nail particles that are grinded away by the rotary grinder are contained in a portion of the shroud. In some embodiments, the rotary grinder position/orientation and/or its surface are adjustable and/or replaceable.

Abstract: A nail cleaning brush is designed to easily clean under a person's fingernail with or without an anti-bacterial solution. The shape of the brush and the handle are designed to facilitate ease-of-use and effectiveness. The handle can include a hollow portion to hold a fluid that can be dispensed through the tip of the brush. The solution can be detergent, soap, anti-bacterial solution and the like.

Abstract: A manicure device may include a suction source, a flexible hose connected to the suction source, a suction member adapted to be connected to a manicure device or brush. The suction source may be adapted to be operated by a foot of the user, and the suction member may be detachably connected to the manicure device. The suction member may be detachably connected to the brush, and the suction source may include a top housing. The suction source may include a handle, and the suction source may include a inner holder. The suction source may include a bottom housing, and the suction source may include a power switch which is operable by a foot of the user. The suction source may include a motor, and the suction source may include a bottom cover. The suction source may include a bumper, and the manicure device may include a suction nozzle with the curved end.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mold for making nail decorations. The mold includes at least one cavity defined therein for receiving solvent that will cure and become a nail decoration. Then, the mold can be bent to release the nail decoration from the cavity. Finally, the nail decoration can be attached to a nail.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flexible article with an optical, relief, and/or olfactory effect for making up and/or caring for the nails, comprising: at least one adhesive layer for fixing the article to the nail; at least one organic film; and at least one material with an optical, relief, or olfactory effect.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A multi-function fingernail device having a first brush component with a handle and a brush head, the handle having an open end exposing a hollow interior. A second brush component is removably insertable into and out of the hollow interior. The second brush component has a brush at one end and a scraper, with a cleaner/applicator attached to the scraper or a second brush, at the other end. The second brush component may be of a single-piece, or of a separable two-piece, construction.

Abstract: Provided is a preformed artificial nail designed to conform to the wearer's natural fingernail. The artificial nail includes an elongated nail body (110) that extends between a proximate edge (120) intended to abut against the cuticle and a distal edge (122) intended to extend beyond the wearer's fingertip. To allow the nail body to conform to the curve of the natural fingernail between the sides, the thickness of the nail body increases from the proximate edge to the distal edge. The relatively thinner proximate edge provides that region of the nail body with an inherent flexibility that allows the nail body to deflect and conform to the natural fingernail. The relatively thicker distal edge provides that region of the nail body with an inherent rigidity and, relatedly, additional strength to the portion of the nail body intended to extend beyond the fingertip.

Abstract: A unique shape that covers and adheres effectively to the heel of the foot. Unique shape for adhesive patch designed for placement on the heel of the foot. The shape has a center with elliptical extensions in the shape of tongue. The joining areas at the base of the elliptical extensions contain small slits that help to provide additional adaptation for a effective fit of the patch to the heel of the foot. The adhesive of the patch contains wood vinegar, menthol, and urea which provide a safe and effective environment to soften the skin on the heel of the foot. It is acknowledged that this is offered as the topic. The unique shape allows the best fit and coverage on the heel of the foot so that more of the heel is effectively covered, the adhesive patch is less likely to come off, and is more comfortable to use. This allows the ingredients in the adhesive to provide a safe and sanitary environment to soften the skin on the heel of the foot.

Abstract: A system to facilitate pedicures and all applications where comfortable toe separation is demanded. The System consists of small tubular devices that fit in between each toe To ensure adequate space between the toes while polish is applied during a pedicure or other treatment to toes is required. The entire composition is made of biodegradable material, and may be left in place when using your own sandal, flip flop or other open toed shoe when your services are complete.

Abstract: The technological development advances offered by Nail Care Originalis is that due to its sanitized condition and protective coverage for the person who is performing the service and the public that is receiving the service offer public health benefits to all by it's one usage then discard functions. The nail care industry productivity is such where the health and hygiene sanitize and maintenece system principles is needed for the preservation of the public health and the prevention of the spread of disease and practical combination in a manner unified and easy to access, which Nail Care Originalis are designed to do.

Abstract: A cosmetic container includes a nail grooming structure on the container. For example, a nail polish cap includes an integral nail file. For example, the nail file may be made from a flexible sheet having a roughened surface on one side and an adhesive backing on the other. The nail polish cap may include a recessed portion with the flexible nail file affixed thereto.

Abstract: In particular embodiments, a toe massager including an elongated body having a first end and a second end, the elongated body including an outer material and an inner material, wherein the elongated body is positionable between a plurality of toes such that each of the plurality of toes are spaced apart from each other is provided.

Abstract: Provided is a preformed artificial nail designed to conform to the wearer's natural fingernail. The artificial nail includes an elongated nail body that extends between a proximate edge intended to abut against the cuticle and a distal edge intended to extend beyond the wearer's fingertip. To allow the nail body to conform to the curve of the natural fingernail between the sides, the thickness of the nail body increases from the proximate edge to the distal edge. The relatively thinner proximate edge provides that region of the nail body with an inherent flexibility that allows the nail body to deflect and conform to the natural fingernail. The relatively thicker distal edge provides that region of the nail body with an inherent rigidity and, relatedly, additional strength to the portion of the nail body intended to extend beyond the fingertip.

Abstract: A method of decorating a natural nail by with a substantially clear nail body having a nail attachment portion attachable to a natural nail and a nail extension portion which extends beyond a terminating edge of the natural nail when the nail attachment portion is attached to the natural nail. The nail body has a cavity formed therein solely within the nail extension portion, a volume of fluid disposed in the cavity, and at least one opaque decorative element suspended in the fluid so as to be visible through the nail extension portion of the nail body. The nail attachment portion is attached to the natural nail such that the nail extension portion extends beyond the terminating edge of the natural nail.

Abstract: A nail appliqué product for applying dry nail polish to a fingernail. The appliqué has two ends—each of which is functionally useful for coating a fingernail. The two ends are each differently sized so that with each inventive appliqué a user is presented with two different choices of sizes to match to her particular fingernail. In one preferred embodiment, a buffer section also is provided to ensure that the functional and aesthetic integrity is preserved when the appliqué is removed from its backing.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A preformed artificial nail assembly comprising a pair of artificial nails sized to correspond to at least a portion of said natural nail, and an application tab assembly extending between the pair of artificial nails. The application tab assembly includes a body portion and a neck portion adjacent each said artificial nail, said neck portion being disposed between the body portion and the distal end of the artificial nail. The application tab assembly may include an area of weakness that allows the assembly to be separated into two separate tabs, one adjacent each of the artificial nails of the pair. The user my utilize the application tab assembly as a single unit to place the nails, or separate the assembly into to separate tabs to allow the user to place the nails utilizing separate tabs.

Abstract: A dry nail tip appliqué system for applying nail enamel to a nail tip. The nail tip appliqué comprises two distinct sections, a first section for coating the entire surface of a finger nail and a second section for applying dry nail polish to a nail tip. The two sections occupy distinct areas of an appliqué and each contains a handling tab. The nail polish material of the two sections are not contiguous with each other. This allows for a convenient and neat removal of the sections and for the application of the same.

Abstract: 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. An embodiment includes an application tab that twists from its connection to the nail to the tab body.

Abstract: An artificial nail is formed by injection molding a first section and a second section. The first section and second section are adjacent to one another. One of the sections defines a front distal tip of the artificial nail and is formed by injecting a quantity of heated material under pressure from a nozzle into a sprue, through a runner and through a cavity gate into a mold cavity. The other section is formed by injecting another quantity of heated material under pressure from a heated nozzle through another cavity gate into the mold cavity.

Abstract: A dry nail tip appliqué for applying nail enamel to a nail tip. The nail tip appliqué is configured to conform to the size and shape of a respective nail tip and allows for a convenient and neat application of a French-style manicure.

Abstract: A rotary nail filing apparatus for animals is described that includes a shroud or housing, an opening in the shroud that is suitable sized and shaped to allow an end portion of an animal's nail to be put through the opening, and a suitably shaped and oriented rotary grinder that is contained within the shroud grinding at least a portion of an animal's nail when put through the opening, where at least a portion of the nail particles that are grinded away by the rotary grinder are contained in a portion of the shroud. In some embodiments, the rotary grinder position/orientation and/or its surface are adjustable and/or replaceable.

Abstract: A manicurist air purification apparatus with magnifying glass for improving a manicurist's working environment, which is simple, inexpensive and has efficient air sucking means to remove the toxic fumes, without impairing the manicurist hands movement.