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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120006347 | Nail Template Provided is a template which contains the nail coverings for both the fingers and toes in the one template. Such a template provides a very important advantage. Only one template needs to be stocked as compared to one for fingers and one for toes. Only one template need... | 01/12/2012 |
| 20110315156 | Nail ring The Nail Ring provided by the present invention relates to an artificial nail device and more particularly to a finger or toe ring to which a faux fingernail is integrally attached as used to create a set of manicured nails in little time and with minimal effort. The Na... | 12/29/2011 |
| 20110308539 | ARTIFICIAL NAIL WITH UPSTANDING FEATURE AND METHOD OF USE The artificial nail includes a thin member having a distal end portion, an opposite free end portion, and a concave lower surface and a convex upper surface extending between the end portions, at least a portion of the concave lower surface having a size and a curvature... | 12/22/2011 |
| 20110284017 | NAIL CARE OR FINGER CARE TOOL AND NAIL CARE OR FINGER CARE TOOL SET A nail care or fingertip care tool is constituted by an elastic bag-like material having sufficient size to cover the nail at the fingertip and also having a liquid-absorbing member fixedly attached over an area inside the bag-like material that comes in contact with th... | 11/24/2011 |
| 20110284018 | Toezeeze - a Biodegradable, Water Soluble individual toe separator used in pedicures. A system to facilitate pedicures and all applications where comfortable toe separation is demanded. The System consists of small water soluble tubular devices that fit in between each toe to ensure adequate spacing between the toes while polish is applied during a pedic... | 11/24/2011 |
| 20110226271 | Method of Preparation of Radiation-Curable Colored Artificial Nail Gels A method of preparing colored UV-curable artificial nail gel compositions comprising dispersing a pigment in an organic liquid to form a pigment concentrate and mixing the pigment concentrate with a polyfunctional acrylic monomer and/or a polyfunctional acrylic oligomer... | 09/22/2011 |
| 20110220137 | PINCH CLAMP The invention relates to a finger nail or pinch clamp comprising a tubular clamping body (1), a spacer tube (2) and a ring (3), with said tubular clamping body (1) having two longitudinally extending and, in cross-sectional view, convexly-con... | 09/15/2011 |
| 20110197904 | ARTIFICIAL NAILS INCLUDING APPLICATION TABS A kit including a package containing a plurality of preformed artificial nails having an application tab that removably clings to a surface of the nail, the application tab assembly including a body protruding from the nail, an attachment portion, and, optionally, an ad... | 08/18/2011 |
| 20110186067 | FLEXIBLE ARTIFICIAL NAILS AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME A preformed artificial nail, a nail kit including such a nail, and a method of forming such a nail, the nail including a nail bed portion formed of a first material and a free edge portion having an upper portion formed of the first material and lower portion formed of ... | 08/04/2011 |
| 20110186068 | Method and Apparatus for Pedicure Foot Health Protection A system for carrying out a pedicure wherein a conventional pedicure is closely simulated while protecting the foot from microbial infection and harsh chemicals. The foot is encased in a waterproof sock containing appropriate liquid conditioners for softening the skin. ... | 08/04/2011 |
| 20110180089 | Container, a Device Including Such a Container, the Use of Such a Device, and a Method of Applying a Composition on the Nails Container for receiving a composition, a device including such a container, a use and a method for applying the composition contained in such a container on the nails, the container comprising a side wall that extends along a central axis between a bottom and an opening... | 07/28/2011 |
| 20110168197 | ADJUSTABLE DEVICE FOR PROTECTING THE EDGE OF THE FINGERNAIL AND POSITIONING A STENCIL ON THE NAIL The invention relates to an adjustable device that positions itself on any finger in such a way as to protect the edge of the nail without the risk of smudging and enables the nail to be covered with a stencil. Clamp (1) consisting of two jaws (2, 3) hinge... | 07/14/2011 |
| 20110168198 | FOAM APPLICATORS TO APPLY COSMETICS OR NAIL POLISH A cosmetic foam applicator product applies cosmetics to the skin and a nail polish foam applicator applies nail polish to fingernails and toenails. Each foam applicator has a stem and an adjacent head. The stem for the cosmetic foam applicator has sidewalls contoured as... | 07/14/2011 |
| 20110139167 | Nail Care Device A nail care device includes a covering part, a light-emitting component, and a light-emitting control module. The covering part is configured for covering a tip of a digit of a limb. The light-emitting component is disposed in the covering part in a manner that light em... | 06/16/2011 |
| 20110132386 | Prefabricated nails, apparatus and method for producing The present invention provides a new paradigm in prefabricated gel nails (also referred to as pre processed) gel nails, that lends itself to the mass production of the nails, in shapes, colors, styles that are close to finished, and are configured to enable the nails to... | 06/09/2011 |
| 20110132383 | Layered fingernail extension A layered fingernail extension to be attached to the tip of a wearer's fingernail to enhance the ornamentality thereof. In one example, decorative artwork is applied to a layer of material and a plurality of decorative moving elements are retained above the art work. Th... | 06/09/2011 |
| 20110132384 | ARTIFICIAL NAIL OR TIP ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME Exemplary embodiments of artificial nail or tip arrangement and method of making the same can be provided. For example, at least one body can be provided which can have a particular surface with a shape that at least approximately corresponds to a shape of at least one ... | 06/09/2011 |
| 20110114106 | Continuous curve fingernail acrylics form with handle tab and method 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 ... | 05/19/2011 |
| 20110108045 | Fingernail polish protector A fingernail and toenail protection mechanism particularly useful for protecting wet nail polish until the nail polish has dried. The rigid protector fits over the last digit of an appendage, covering the nail. An opening in the rigid protector allows entry of the appen... | 05/12/2011 |
| 20110108046 | NAIL POLISH CARRIER The nail polish carrier includes a container body containing manicure liquid. A hollow neck is detachably mounted to the container body at one end and includes an integrated applicator at that end. The applicator includes a brush for the user to apply manicure liquid to... | 05/12/2011 |
| 20110108047 | FINGER POSITIONING DEVICE FOR A PRINTER A finger positioning device for a printer is provided, having a frame, a finger support supported by the frame, the finger support having a loading position and a printing position; and a release latch adjacent the finger support, wherein the finger support is biased to... | 05/12/2011 |
| 20110100389 | French manicure tool A tool for forming the white tips of fingernails provided with a French manicure. The tool includes a number of scrapers of different size that are connected to one another. Each of the scrapers has an arcuate blade for positioning against a fingernail to which a French... | 05/05/2011 |
| 20110091263 | NAIL POLISH APPLICATOR HAVING ILLUMINATION MEANS A nail polish applicator having illumination means. A main body of the nail polish applicator supports a brush holder and brush. The main body houses a power source, one or more light devices arranged on a printed circuit board housed by said main body to direct light t... | 04/21/2011 |
| 20110073123 | MANICURE AND PEDICURE IMPLEMENT CASE A washable manicure and pedicure implement case is comprised of a rectangular fabric body that includes a bottom edge, top edge, first edge, second edge, a plurality of pockets, and a closing structure attached to the first edge and wraps around the body when the case i... | 03/31/2011 |
| 20110061239 | NAIL CLIPPER ASSEMBLY The nail clipper assembly includes a base having a pair of opposing nail clipping blades spring biased away from one another. A lever capable of actuating the clipping blades is rotationally attached to the base. A housing substantially enclosing the base and lever incl... | 03/17/2011 |
| 20110061670 | COLOR CHANGING ARTIFICIAL FINGERNAILS Electronic color changing artificial nails comprise a polymer layer in a general shape of a human natural nail, bistable electro-optic material and a ledge on which display electrodes are disposed located at a tip of the artificial nail. Once the artificial nail is atta... | 03/17/2011 |
| 20110030711 | Artificial nail and method of forming same An injection molded artificial nail is formed by forming a first section using a runner system method, forming a second section using a runner system method and forming a third section by a hot tip gate process. The second and third sections are disposed under the first... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110030712 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR APPLYING SOLID NAIL COATING TO MAMMALIAN AND ARTIFICIAL NAILS Devices, methods, and kits for making and using a graphic film laminate to decorate fingernail and/or toenail are provided. In one aspect, a thermally-curable vinyl-based pressure-sensitive self-adhesive nail cover/coating laminate is provided.... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110011416 | FLEXIBLE ARTIFICIAL FINGERNAIL An artificial fingernail has an outer layer made of silicone allowing the nail to maintain its form when not in contact with objects but permitting the nail to flex upon contact with objects and bend back to its original shape after contact. Accordingly, the wearer can ... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20110005542 | POROUS ARTIFICIAL FINGERNAIL AND METHOD FOR APPLYING THE SAME An artificial fingernail/extension for attachment to a natural fingernail includes a flexible polyethylene body that is flexible to conform to the shape of the nail and having a lower surface contacting the upper surface of a natural fingernail over the activator. The b... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20100312316 | HOT PAD ASSEMBLY FOR PEDICURE A hot pad assembly for pedicure comprises a hot pad comprising means for absorbing heat and releasing heat over a period of time, a hot pad attachment means to secure the hot pad around the knee, a hot pad cover shaped to fit and cover the hot pad having a plurality of ... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100303532 | Nail polish bottle grips The present invention comprises several variants of means for facilitating hand removal of a nail polish cap from a nail polish bottle. One variant of the present invention comprises a free-standing, reusable grip placed over at least a portion of the cap of a nail poli... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100287686 | PEDICURE SOCK The present invention relates to a sock for use during and after a pedicure comprising: a bootie portion, where said bootie encloses the heel, sole and portion of the top of the foot; a drawstring enclosed around the perimeter of the insertion opening of the bootie port... | 11/18/2010 |
| 20100275942 | COSMETIC NAIL COVERING A cosmetic nail cover for cosmetically disguising, with a temporary covering and conventional nail polish, an unattractive nail area on a hand or foot digit, which includes an elongated strip of tape with adhesive and a pad. The material of the tape is resistant to dama... | 11/04/2010 |
| 20100263237 | TOE NAIL POLISH GUARD The present device generally relates to a toe nail polish guard and more particularly, the device relates to a toe nail polish guard for assisting a user after receiving a pedicure. The device acts as a removable portion of an article of footwear which attaches to the f... | 10/21/2010 |
| 20100252058 | AUTOMATED NAIL POLISHING DEVICE An automated nail polishing device is provided. The device includes an arm having a plurality of linkages rotatably connected to each other. The end of the arm includes a port to removably receive a brush. The linkages are capable of controlled movement through an integ... | 10/07/2010 |
| 20100242979 | ARTIFICIAL NAIL SETS AND MANUFACTURING METHODS THEREOF 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 ... | 09/30/2010 |
| 20100236564 | Crosslinked nail varnish film The invention relates to a flexible article which is used to make up and/or care for nails and/or false nails, comprising: at least one adhesive layer which is used to fix the article to the nail, and at least one cross-linked film.... | 09/23/2010 |
| 20100218780 | NAIL BATH A nail bath (1) has a surface (7) provided with one or more wells (8) for nail treatment solution. The one or more wells (8) have a disposition generally corresponding to the positions of the ends of the fingers and thumbs of one or both hand... | 09/02/2010 |
| 20100212681 | Multi-Layered Color-Enhancing Nail Applique A thy nail polish appliqué to be applied to a fingernail. The nail appliqué has several layers. A bottom layer hides the color of the natural nail upon which the appliqué is applied. A top layer of a different color is applied on top of the color-hiding layer. The co... | 08/26/2010 |