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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8118039 | 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 auxili... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8061370 | Nail protection apparatus 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 la... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7290550 | Painting holder, holder feeding unit, printer unit having the holder and feeding unit, and art painting apparatus having such painter unit for automatic vending machines The present invention provides a painting holder, a painting holder feeding unit, a printer unit having the holder and feeding unit, and an art painting apparatus with such a printer unit for automatic vending machines. The painting holder consists of a housing conn... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7249385 | Finger/toe tip protective apparatus A finger/toe tip protective apparatus including a semispherically shaped flexible member of perforated material with inner and outer surfaces, and a circumferential edge. The flexible member has at least one elongated tab extending tangentially and radially about th... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7222628 | Artificial nail apparatus An artificial nail apparatus includes an artificial nail with an upper surface, an opposing lower surface, and an end. The apparatus also includes a bridge having a first end fastened to the artificial nail at an engagement location and an opposing second end. A nai... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7210487 | Three dimensional nail stencils and method of use A three dimensional stencil for use in applying raised acrylic designs to nails comprises a generally flat, flexible portion adapted for contact with a portion of a fingernail or toenail, and a cut-out portion formed within the confines of the flexible portion. The ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7134440 | Self-adhesive French manicure tip guide application device The present invention provides a self-adhesive tip guide application device for applying tip guides during a French manicure. The present invention allows the user to use both hands in applying the guides to a nail. The device includes an elongated frame having a se... | 11/14/2006 |
| 6634367 | Sealing enclosure for finger tips A finger tip enclosure apparatus for fitting over and sealingly enclosing a user finger tip and its fingernail includes an enclosure shell having a tubular shell side wall with a side wall proximal end and a side wall distal end, the side wall proximal en... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6382217 | Process for fabricating custom fit removable and reusable metal fingernails A process for fabricating custom fit removable and reusable false metal fingernails. The steps include pouring impression material around the fingernail and nail bed and forming a negative finger impression of the fingernail and nail bed. The negative fin... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6357451 | Apparatus and method for forming an imitation finger nail An apparatus and method for forming an imitation finger nail. An apparatus for forming an imitation finger nail includes a flexible sheet. Each sheet may be provided with a self-adhesive material on one side of the sheet. A removable cap is formed in the ... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6336462 | Eyebrow shaping and waxing template A template may be formed from such as surgical tape, having an opening cut therein in the shape of an eyebrow. The template may have a low-tack adhesive coating on one side, or a depilatory coating, or one of each on both sides of the substrate. When used... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6305389 | Mascara application guard A Mascara Application Guard made of a hypoallergenic material such as silicone is presented. It has an irregular shape, and is about 109 mm long and about 52 mm wide. The guard has different sized curvatures to fit the different size of eyes found in huma... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6293283 | Apparatus and method for covering fingernails A fingernail cover includes a decorative topper to fill the gap between the outgrown artificial fingernail and the cuticle of the underlying natural fingernail. The fingernail cover may also include a decorative sleeve to slip over the tip of the artifici... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6286517 | Fingernail and toenail decoration using ink jets Inkjet printing technology is used to apply selected designs on fingernails or toenails. The nail-printing device applies highly detailed, customized, multicolored designs that are scaled to precisely fit within the boundary of each individual nail. The d... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6213131 | Fingernail stenciling system A fingernail stenciling system for applying novel and decorative shapes and designs upon fingernails. The fingernail stenciling system includes a carrying case having a plurality of compartments disposed inside thereof, and also includes a stencil member ... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6196234 | Precision fit fingernails An artificial fingernail includes a fingernail body having an inner face extending from a tail end to an opposing tip end. At least a portion of the inner face of the fingernail body has a configuration substantially identical in complement to the exposed... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6085756 | Method and apparatus for painting nails A apparatus 10 for painting nails is provided. The nail polishing apparatus includes a substantially "U"-shaped nail abutting portion 12 and an integrally formed substantially "V"-shaped portion 14. Portion 12 includes a slot 18 into which a user can inse... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6067996 | Nail decoration using ink jets Inkjet printing technology is used to apply a selected design on a fingernail or toenail. The nail printing device applies highly detailed, customized, multicolored designs that are scaled to the size and shape of the individual nail. The device comprises... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6024099 | Apparatus for creating art on an object such as the nail of a person's digit or a golf ball and method for making same A hand-operated self-contained machine made out of molded plastic for applying an image on a nail of a person's digit or an object, such as, a golf ball, consisting of a base frame including side rails. An element is provided to establish a reference poin... | 02/15/2000 |
| 6012461 | Sculptured fingernail training systems A fingernail sculpting teaching system for use in practicing the creation of an artificial fingernail on a typical human finger. The teaching system includes a cylinder for simulating a typical human finger. Formed at each end of the cylinder is a visual ... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5988178 | Nail tip sizing tool and method of manufacture thereof A method of manufacturing a nail tip sizing tool is performed by providing a handle with at least one slot and a set of artificial nail tips of different widths and lengths with each nail tip having a cuticle end and a tip end. The tip ends of at least se... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5975087 | Artificial nail overlay and method of printing the overlay An artificial nail overlay on which a predetermined picture or pattern has been pre-printed. The overlay is flattened to be dyed or printed so that it provides advantage of removing the separate designing work on silk fabrics during the attaching process ... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5957142 | Apparatus for helping with application of eye make-up An apparatus for helping with application of make-up includes a handle having a pair of spaced apart arms, which are connectable with an applicator mask. The applicator mask has an elongated end which is positioned along an individual's eyelid to help wit... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5934290 | Methods, apparatus and kits for forming artificial fingernails Systems of the invention for forming artificial fingernails include methods, apparatus and kits. A form implement is fashioned into a complementary shape of a fingernail. Acrylic material in a gelatinous state, applied to a base comprised of a natural fin... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5931166 | Fingernail decorating The invention provides a method and an apparatus for decorating or coloring fingernails or toenails. According to the method, a subject's fingernail is scanned to obtain an image and the image is transferred to a computer. The computer then maps out the f... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5927293 | Method for making multi-colored artificial fingernails An artificial nail tip facilitates the creation of "French" nails. The nail tip includes a dam which divides the surface of the nail into two regions. By applying acrylic materials of different colors to the two regions, filling the regions up against the... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5924428 | Nail polish masking device The present invention contemplates a masking device utilized during the application of nail polish to a fingernail. In one embodiment, the masking device includes a clamp having a first finger gripping portion and a second finger-gripping portion. A flexi... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5916653 | Dental decals and method of application A dental decal (10) for application on a person's tooth (24) is disclosed. The dental decal includes a substrate (12) formed of non-toxic, moisture-resistant polyethylene film material, a design (18) printed on one face of the substrate with non-toxic ink... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5901714 | Nail polish template A new nail polish template for protecting the skin adjacent a nail from contact with nail polish while painting the nail. The inventive device includes a generally trapezoidal member having top and bottom surfaces, opposite first and second sides, and opp... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5890499 | Ergonomic mascara shield The present invention is an ergonomic mascara shield specifically designed to provide a barrier or protective shield over the upper and lower eyelid areas of a user's face to prevent smearing during the application of mascara. The device is comprised of a... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5890495 | Stenciled disposable glove and method for polishing and filing nails Method and stenciled glove for applying designs to fingernails or toenails. The stenciled glove includes digits having tips with ornamental cutout shapes and filing cutout patterns. An inner adhesive dot is provided proximate each cutout shape for stabili... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5873375 | Fingernail stencil system using precut design masks A method of applying multi-colored designs to substrates such as fingernails or toenails. A mask/stencil is prepared by cutting a design in a thin flexible plastic sheet held on a backing sheet by a low tack adhesive. Preferably, the mask/stencil is cut i... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5865196 | Hair stylist face shield A hair stylist face shield for shielding the face are of a client receiving hair styling services. The hair stylist face shield includes a face screening member, a rigid, elongated handle, an air filter element and two stacks of transparent, peel-off, eye... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5848597 | Nail wrap molder A new nail wrap molder for helping form silk wraps on a fingernail to match the natural contour of the fingernail. The inventive device includes an elongate base portion and a form portion extending from the upper surface of the base portion. The form por... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5832936 | Graduated artificial nail tips and the method of applying same Graduated artificial fingernail tips for creating longer fingernails includes an artificial fingernail tip and length-indiciating indicia on an upper surface of the tip. The length-indicating indicia may be numbers or letters corresponding to graduated tr... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5823205 | Nail filing guide According to the present invention, a nail filing guide is provided for controlling the shape and quality of symmetry of a nail, particularly a fingernail. The nail filing guide comprises a digit rest and a shape wall; the shape wall having an outer conto... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5816269 | Tatoo stencil mechanism A temporary tattoo can be formed on a person's skin, using a stencil mechanism that has flexibility and adhesive attachment to the skin surface. For handling and storage purposes, the flexible stencil sheet is sandwiched between a backing sheet and a prot... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5813415 | Nail easel detailing and storage kit for preparing artificial fingernails The Nail Easel Detailing and Storage Kit for applying nail polish and ornamentation to artificial fingernails, comprises a convenient durable unit (10) with an attached lid (12) having a removable easel (26) with a multitude of angles and levels to apply ... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5803094 | Artificial fingernail attachment aid and method Acrylic and fiberglass fingernails are applied using an aid having a flexible fingernail support shield wrappable around the end of a human finger defining an aperture suitable to receive a fingernail. A substantially conical resilient pinching member def... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5782379 | Artificial fingernail dispensing device A device for dispensing and holding artificial fingernails for decoration includes a housing having an upper work platform, and a plurality of magazine assemblies disposed within the housing. Each of the magazine assemblies includes a body for storing a p... | 07/21/1998 |
