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(12) Patent Application: (11) CA 2476151
(54) English Title: ARTIFICIAL NAIL CONTAINING LIQUID
(54) French Title: ONGLE ARTIFICIEL CONTENANT DU LIQUIDE
Status: Deemed Abandoned and Beyond the Period of Reinstatement - Pending Response to Notice of Disregarded Communication
Bibliographic Data
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC):
  • A45D 31/00 (2006.01)
(72) Inventors :
  • KIM, KEUM HWA (United States of America)
(73) Owners :
  • KEUM HWA KIM
(71) Applicants :
  • KEUM HWA KIM (United States of America)
(74) Agent: GOWLING WLG (CANADA) LLP
(74) Associate agent:
(45) Issued:
(86) PCT Filing Date: 2004-03-31
(87) Open to Public Inspection: 2004-10-02
Examination requested: 2004-12-20
Availability of licence: N/A
Dedicated to the Public: N/A
(25) Language of filing: English

Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT): Yes
(86) PCT Filing Number: PCT/US2004/010136
(87) International Publication Number: WO 2004089151
(85) National Entry: 2004-08-17

(30) Application Priority Data:
Application No. Country/Territory Date
10/406,097 (United States of America) 2003-04-02

Abstracts

English Abstract


An artificial fingernail is molded to contain liquid.
According to the invention, the edge of a first layer is joined
to the edge of a second layer. A liquid portion is positioned
in between the first layer and the second layer. The color and
composition of the liquid portion, along with decorative objects
placed in the liquid portion, produce a desired cosmetic effect.


French Abstract

La présente invention concerne un faux ongle moulé de façon à renfermer un liquide. Selon l'invention, le bord d'une première couche est réuni au bord d'une deuxième couche. Un liquide est disposé entre la première couche et la deuxième couche. La couleur et la composition de la partie liquide, ainsi que des objets décoratifs placés dans la partie liquide, produisent un effet cosmétique désiré.

Claims

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WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:
1. An artificial nail for use on a natural nail comprising:
a first layer having a first edge;
a second layer having a second edge, the first edge being
joined to the second edge; and
a liquid portion positioned in between the first layer and
the second layer.
2. The artificial nail according to claim 1 wherein the
second layer affixes to the natural nail.
3. The artificial nail according to claim 1 wherein the
first layer is clear.
4. The artificial nail according to claim 1 wherein the
first layer is opaque.
5. The artificial nail according to claim 1 wherein the
first layer is colored.
6. The artificial nail according to claim 1 wherein the
second layer is clear.
7. The artificial nail according to claim 1 wherein the
second layer is opaque.
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8. The artificial nail according to claim 1 wherein the
second layer is colored.
9. The artificial nail according to claim 1 wherein an
adhesive joins the first edge and the second edge to seal in the
liquid portion.
10. The artificial nail according to claim 1 wherein the
first edge is melted to the second edge to seal in the liquid
portion.
11. The artificial nail according to claim 1 wherein the
liquid portion is colored.
12. The artificial nail according to claim 1 wherein the
liquid portion is transparent.
13. The artificial nail according to claim 1 wherein the
liquid portion is opaque.
14. The artificial nail according to claim 1 wherein the
liquid portion is a gravy material.
15. The artificial nail according to claim 1 wherein the
liquid portion is a combination of two or more liquids.
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16. The artificial nail according to claim 1 wherein the
liquid portion is a fluorescent material.
17. The artificial nail according to claim 1 wherein the
liquid portion further comprises decorative objects.
18. The artificial nail according to claim 1 wherein the
liquid portion further comprises air to allow for movement.
19. The artificial nail according to claim 1 further
comprising a nail tip with no liquid contained therein.
20. An artificial nail for use on a natural nail
comprising:
a first layer having a first edge;
a second layer having. a second edge, the first, edge being
joined to the second edge; and
a set of decorative objects positioned in between the first
layer and the second layer.
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Description

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention
The invention relates in general to artificial fingernails
and toenails. More particularly, this invention relates to an
S artificial nail containing liquid to produce a desired cosmetic
effect.
Description of the Related Art
Artificial nails are frequently used to enhance the
appearance of natural fingernails and toenails. An artificial
nail is usually a thin, plastic material applied on top of a
natural fingernail or toenail. The plastic material typically
has color similar to a natural nail. Artificial nails are
manufactured in numerous shapes and sizes to accommodate the
natural nails of different people.
After applying an artificial nail, nail polish or adhesive
designs can be applied to the nail to produce a desired cosmetic
effect. For example, bright-colored nail polish can be used to
decorate the artificial fingernail. In addition, small stickers
or painted designs can be applied to further embellish the nail.
Artificial fingernails and toenails pose two considerable
problems. First, decorative methods such as nail polish, paint,
or adhesives require significant care, skill, and time to apply.
Additionally, only the outside surface of an artificial nail can
2S be decorated, limiting the possibilities of cosmetic effects.
Accordingly, there is need for an artificial nail

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manufactured capable of achieving a decorative design without
having to exercise the degree of care, ski3.l, and time typically
needed. In addition, there is need for an artificial nail with
different decorative designs.
S In US Patent 5,699,813, Carroll discloses an artificial
fingernail molded with an inlay on its top surface. In a
preferred embodiment, the fingernail is colored to simulate the
style of a French fingernail, with lighter colored cuticle and
tip end portions and a darker color central portion. According
to the invention, a fingernail-shaped base member is molded of
a first, lighter color, preferably translucent, and an inlay of
a second, darker color, preferably opaque, is molded into a top
surface of the base member to produce areas of different color
resulting in the desired fingernail style. Secure attachment of
the inlay to the base member is insured by provision of a
mechanical lock between the base member anal the inlay.
Unlike Carroll, the present invention has a liquid layer
that adds to the cosmetic design of the nail. Carroll uses an
inlay, which is not liquid, to increase decorative appeal.
Carroll cannot achieve the cosmetic effect associated with
liquid.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly, one object of the present invention is to
provide an artificial nail with a cosmetic design incorporated
into it..
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A second object of the invention is to provide an artificial
nail with more than one layer.
A third object of the invention is to provide an artificial
nail with a liquid portion.
To achieve these and other advantages and in accordance with
the purpose of the invention, as embodied and broadly described
herein, the invention provides an artificial fingernail molded
to contain liquid. According to the invention, the edge of a
first layer is joined to the edge of a second layer. A liquid
10' portion is positioned in between the first layer and the second
layer. The color and composition of the liquid portion, along
with decorative objects placed in the liquid portion, produce a
desired cosmetic effect.
Both the foregoing general description and the following
detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are
not restrictive. of the invention, as claimed.
BRIEF DESCRIPTIOIvl OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a side plan view of an artificial fingernail
produced in accordance with the invention;
FIG. 2 is a front plan view of the embodiment of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a top view of the embodiment of FIG. 1 as combined
with a natural fingernail in an assembly according to the
invention;
FIG. 4 is a top view of a second embodiment as combined with
a natural fingernail in an assembly according to the invention;
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DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Referring now to FIG. l, a side plan view of an artificial
fingernail 10 produced in accordance with the invention is shown.
Artificial nail 10 is formed with a top layer 12, a bottom layer
11 and a liquid portion 14 occupying the clearance area between
the two layers.
Still referring to FIG. 1, liquid portion 14 may include
decorative objects 13 made of plastic, paper, or other material.
Decorative objects 13 come in a variety of shapes, including
stars, circles, polygons, and hearts. In addition, different
colors, levels of clarity, and levels of viscosity for liquid
portion 14 may be used. Levels of clarity range from transparent
to fluorescent to opaque. Fluorescent material is used for
luminescence in the dark. Liquids of different viscosity include
thinner liquids like water, liquids like oil and thicker gravy-
like liquids. Furthermore, liquid portion 14 may include air to
allow for the movement of liquid and decorative objects 13. A
combination of air, water and other liquids, along with an
assigned color for each liquid, may also be used to produce a
desired cosmetic effect.
With reference to FIG. 1, top layer 12 and bottom layer 11
may be molded out of a completely transparent material or a
translucent material simulating the natural color of a natural
fingernail. The transparent nature allows liquid portion 14 to
be seen through top layer 12. Tap layer 12 and bottom layer 11
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may comprise those materials commonly employed in the manufacture
of artificial fingernails, i.e., ABS plastic, nylon, or vinyl
acetate.
Still referring to FIG. l, top layer 12 or bottom layer 11
may be a transparent color. Alternatively, top layer 12 or
bottom layer 11 may be a solid color. Any combination of colors
and transparencies for top layer 12 and bottom layer 11 can be
used to produce a desired cosmetic effect.
Referring now to FIG. 2, a front plan view of the embodiment
of FIG. 1 is shown. Top layer 12 and bottom layer 11 form the
shape of a natural fingernail, allowing for a proper fit with a
natural fingernail.
Referring now to FIG. 3, a top view of tA~e embodirnen~ of
FIG. 1 as combined with a natural fingernail in an assembly
according to the invention is shown. The edge of top layer 12
and the edge of bottom layer 11 are j oined along border 21 by
glueing, melting or otherwise attaching the two edges . If liquid
portion 14 contains air, movement of finger 20 will cause liquid
portion 14 and decorative objects to move within artificial
fingernail 10. If liquid portion 14 does not contain air, liquid
portion 14 may not move within artificial fingernail 10, but
decorative objects 13 may still move within liquid portion 14.
In an alternative embodiment, the area formed between top
layer 12 and bottom la°yer 11 may contain air and no liquid.
Decorative objects 13 rnay be placed and can move within the
chamber formed by joining top layer 12 to bottom layer 11.
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With reference to FIG. 4, a top view of a second embodiment
as combined with a natural fingernail in an assembly according
to the invention is shown. In this embodiment, liquid portion
14 only occupies the area covering finger 20. Nail tip 30 does
not contain liquid. Instead, nail tip 30 is solid, with no space
between top layer 12 and bottom layer 11. Nail tip 30 may be
thinner than the area covering finger 20.
Still referring to FIG. 4, nail tip 3C) may be molded out of
a translucent material simulating the natural color of a naturesl
fingernail. Nail tip 30 may comprise those materials commonly
employed in the manufacture of artificial fingernails, i.e., ABS
plastic, nylon, or vinyl- acetate.
Other embodiments of the invention will appear to those
skilled in the art from consideration of i:he specification and
practice of the invention disclosed herein. For example, the
present invention may be used with equal success in the
application of artificial toenails. It is intended that the
specification and examples to be considered as exemplary only,
with a true scope and spirit of the invention being indicated by
the following claims.
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Representative Drawing
A single figure which represents the drawing illustrating the invention.
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Event History

Description Date
Application Not Reinstated by Deadline 2007-11-01
Inactive: Dead - No reply to s.29 Rules requisition 2007-11-01
Deemed Abandoned - Failure to Respond to Maintenance Fee Notice 2007-04-02
Inactive: Abandoned - No reply to s.29 Rules requisition 2006-11-01
Inactive: Abandoned - No reply to s.30(2) Rules requisition 2006-11-01
Inactive: S.29 Rules - Examiner requisition 2006-05-01
Inactive: S.30(2) Rules - Examiner requisition 2006-05-01
Amendment Received - Voluntary Amendment 2006-03-28
Inactive: S.30(2) Rules - Examiner requisition 2005-09-30
Inactive: S.29 Rules - Examiner requisition 2005-09-30
Amendment Received - Voluntary Amendment 2005-09-19
Inactive: S.30(2) Rules - Examiner requisition 2005-04-26
Advanced Examination Determined Compliant - paragraph 84(1)(a) of the Patent Rules 2005-03-22
Letter sent 2005-03-22
Inactive: Advanced examination (SO) fee processed 2005-03-11
Inactive: Advanced examination (SO) 2005-03-11
Amendment Received - Voluntary Amendment 2005-03-02
Letter Sent 2005-01-12
Request for Examination Received 2004-12-20
Request for Examination Requirements Determined Compliant 2004-12-20
All Requirements for Examination Determined Compliant 2004-12-20
Inactive: Cover page published 2004-10-29
Inactive: First IPC assigned 2004-10-28
Application Published (Open to Public Inspection) 2004-10-02
Application Received - PCT 2004-09-10
Inactive: Notice - National entry - No RFE 2004-09-10
National Entry Requirements Determined Compliant 2004-08-17

Abandonment History

Abandonment Date Reason Reinstatement Date
2007-04-02

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Fee History

Fee Type Anniversary Year Due Date Paid Date
Basic national fee - small 2004-08-17
Request for examination - small 2004-12-20
Advanced Examination 2005-03-11
MF (application, 2nd anniv.) - small 02 2006-03-31 2006-02-20
Owners on Record

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Current Owners on Record
KEUM HWA KIM
Past Owners on Record
None
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