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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7677257 | Artificial nail and method of forming same 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 h... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7654268 | Artificial nail form 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 na... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7506652 | Structurally flexible artificial nails 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... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7428881 | Rotary nail filing apparatus for animals 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... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7337783 | Fingernail accessory and method of forming an artificial fingernail A fingernail accessory and method of forming an artificial fingernail is provided in which a layer of settable polymeric material is received on the accessory for forming the artificial fingernail on the wearer's natural fingernail. In one aspect, the accessory incl... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7338523 | Method for attachment of artificial nail A method for attaching an artificial nail. In patients who have a deformity of the fingernail or the toenail due to previous injuries, birth defects, or have undergone partial or entire matricectomies (wherein the root of the nail, which creates growth, is removed) ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7332109 | Thermally color-developing reversibly thermochromic pigment A thermally color-developing reversibly thermochromic pigment which shows a uniform color density in the coloring temperature range and also shows an optimal ΔH value within a range of from 3 to 40° C. Thermally color-developing reversibly thermochromic pigments o... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7322107 | Manicuring appliance A manicuring appliance comprising a hand held center section with proximal and distal end sections each of which may be detachable from the center section. Each end section may have a lip shaped to bear against the base of the cuticle. The distal end section compris... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7316034 | Aesthetician's absorbent finger cover An absorbent protective finger cover to be worn by aestheticians to protect the surface of their skin while performing facial extractions. The finger cover comprises an inner sheath of protective elastomer material and an outer layer of absorbent material attached t... | 01/08/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7284293 | Article and method for cleaning uneven, variable geometry surfaces of electronic devices, internal electronic assemblies, or the like This disclosure relates to an article for cleaning uneven, variable geometry surfaces of electronic devices, internal electronic assemblies, or the like. The article comprises a housing having opposing faces with a support mounted to a first of the faces and a clean... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7263775 | Illuminating nail clipper An illuminating nail clipper for clipping the nails of an animal such as a dog, cat, bird, or the like which allows for the clipping of an individual nail at the desired length to prevent injury or improper length cutting for the animal. The device includes a hand-a... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7237683 | Display device for coins, medals and medallions The current invention provides an improved display device for displaying coins, medals and medallions. The display device is designed to focus the viewer's attention on the object on display without blocking a substantial portion of the object from the view. Additio... | 07/03/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7219395 | Handlebar grip, in particular for a bicycle Handlebar grip for a bicycle or similar vehicle, formed by a main rigid body of tubular shape supporting, fixed thereon, a covering of moderately soft material, in particular in gel form. Two terminal elements are provided at the ends of the grip, each of the elemen... | 05/22/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7185660 | Artificial fingernail and method of making same An artificial fingernail and method of making an artificial fingernail is provided in which the artificial fingernail is pre-taped with an adhesive layer covered by a removable liner during the manufacturing process. In one aspect, the artificial fingernail includes... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7179976 | Fingernail pick for stringed instruments A fingernail pick that is removably attachable to a user's fingernail having a primary string contacting portion, an anchor portion which is shaped to fit comfortably and unobtrusively on top of the fingernail, and a mounting portion. The fingernail pick is held in ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7160598 | Intertoe towel This invention discloses an intertoe towel operable for drying between the toes. The intertoe towel consists of an elongated, tubular body member made of plush absorbent fabric, an elongate flexible core disposed within the tubular member and a loop handle affixed t... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7150281 | Conformable artificial fingernail and method of making same An artificial fingernail and method of making an artificial fingernail is provided in which the artificial fingernail is adapted to conform to varying finger sizes and shapes. In one aspect, the artificial fingernail includes a polymeric body having a fingernail sha... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7146986 | Method for forming an artificial fingernail on a natural fingernail A method for forming an artificial fingernail on a natural fingernail comprises the steps of preparing a water-soluble polyvinyl alcohol solution; applying the solution on natural fingernail 2 to form an adhesive layer 3 thereon; putting artificial fin... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7143770 | Injection molded artificial fingernails and packaging thereof The injection molding on a sprue of graduated sizes of artificial fingernails correlated to varying sizes of natural fingernails, in which packaging is according to their position on the sprue and obviates the tedium of measuring. ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7137396 | False nail removal device and method A method of removing a false nail from a person's natural fingernail including the steps of pushing the cuticle away from the base of the false nail to expose the base of the false nail; placing a taut string to engage the base of the false nail to be removed; apply... | 11/21/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7131939 | Toe stretcher The present invention relates to an exercise tool. More particularly, it relates to an exercise tool specifically devised as a toe stretcher to align, separate, and stretch toes. The toe stretcher comprises a frame with a separator for separating a plurality of toes... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7100619 | Attaching apparatus of artificial nail The present invention relates to an artificial nail, more especially to an artificial nail and an apparatus for attaching the artificial nail on a nail of human being so that it is convenient to attach and change the artificial nail an can be adjusted according to t... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7069879 | Animal toenail cap An improved animal toenail covering sheath having an internal and external claw shape and a method of manufacturing same. The covering including methods for securing the encircling sheath to an animal's claw. The improved covering utilizes an injection molding manuf... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7051906 | Package for a pharmaceutical product and method of sterilizing the package The invention provides a pharmaceutical package including a polypropylene bottle in which is disposed a solution containing a pharmaceutical product, where the solution does not fill the bottle completely and some air is disposed in the bottle, and where the package... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7048162 | Hands-free forearm carrier of articles Described is a carrier of articles for wearing around a forearm. The carrier includes a carrier body having a top side, a center portion, and an end portion on each side of the center portion. The carrier also includes means for fastening the end portions to each ot... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7021473 | Faucet display unit A rigid display unit for displaying kitchen and bathroom faucets, comprising an upper back shelf having at least one hole therein, and a lower front shelf. The lower front shelf has a downwardly-sloping portion with two co-planar side portions adjacent to the down-w... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7017587 | Device for removing enamel from the nails Unless the nail exposure window of the finger protection sheath is strictly adjusted, the enamel-coated nail portion only is not brought into contact with the spongy member, and the enamel is not reliably and selectively wiped off without hurting the skin. Further, ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7003854 | Cover and decorative cover for a clip and clip set and a nail cover in combination with a plastic clip An artificial nail or decorative cover is used to cover a clip set. The clip set combines the nail cover or decorative cover with a plastic clip. The nail cover is a cover body with an outer surface curved like a human nail and has a wall running sideways at an inne... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6990985 | Apparatus and method for protecting fingernails An apparatus and method for protecting a fingernail includes a cover which is formed to fit over the fingernail. The cover is made from a material which restricts ultraviolet light from contacting the fingernail, thus preventing yellowing when the user is tanning. | 01/31/2006 |
| 6988502 | Artificial fingernail remover An artificial fingernail remover is provided that comprises a receptacle 1 formed with an opened end 3, a closed end 4 and a cavity 1a defined between the opened and closed ends 3, 4; and an absorbent 2 disposed in th... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6971879 | Dispenser for low viscosity dental materials A dispenser made of a pliable material having a slit therein for dispensing primarily low viscosity materials. A block made of pliable foam contains a low viscosity material within a slit. Dental instruments or dental material applicators having an applicating end a... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6951375 | Large area marking device and method for printing A method and apparatus for printing an image on a large surface area or walkway provides for imagewise marking of the surface with a color marking solution, to form a visible image on the surface during an image recording mode of a marking engine. The marking engine... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6941954 | Fingernail protection device A fingernail protection device for preventing ultra-violet radiation from yellowing nail polish in a tanning bed includes a plurality of tabs. Each of the tabs is flexible and includes a plurality of adjacently positioned layers. A first layer of the plurality of la... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6941657 | Nail clippers A nail clipper has an operation grip part pressurizing a cutting edge that can be freely rotated with respect to the body and moved along the surface of the body, thereby allowing a user to clip his or her nails with ease. ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6923751 | Ankle, leg and hip exercising device An ankle, leg and hip exercising device is disclosed which includes a parabolic-shaped base portion having a foot supporting and retaining portion at the upper end thereof. A plurality of pipe stubs are secured to the device which are adapted to receive weight suppo... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6901935 | Device for removing artificial fingernails and fingernail polish An artificial nail and polish remover includes a container for holding a quantity of solvent. The container defines a top opening, a semi-circular receptacle communicating with the top opening and a circular receptacle communicating with the top opening. The semi-ci... | 06/07/2005 |