Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Manicure or pedicure compositions
Reexamination Certificate
1999-06-07
2001-10-02
Page, Thurman K. (Department: 1615)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Manicure or pedicure compositions
C156S327000, C156S297000, C132S073000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06296836
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
Generally, this invention relates to a method of nail decorating. More specifically, the invention relates to the application of metal foils, tissue paper and other ornamental designs to artificial or natural nails.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The treatment of fingernails is an extremely large business. Numerous types of artificial nails are known: plastic and cloth materials are used for nail extensions and to cover an entire nail. Also, polishes and other finishing materials are known for obtaining attractive and unique nail appearances.
However, nail decorating can be expensive, messy and very time consuming. Often professional manicurists must be employed. Polish typically chips and peels, eventually requiring reapplication whether on natural or artificial nails. Furthermore, application of a plurality of colors of polish to a single nail as well as achieving a textured look is very difficult.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly, a primary object of the subject invention is to provide a method of decorating natural and artificial nails using ornamental foils or tissue paper.
Another object of the subject invention is to provide a method of decorating nails in a plurality of colors and textures.
Another object of the subject invention is to provide a method of decorating nails that is difficult to chip or peel.
Yet another object of the subject invention is to provide a method of decorating nails that is easy and not too time consuming.
Still another object of the subject invention is to provide decorated nails and a method therefor that can be done at home, relatively inexpensively.
These objects may be attained by mixing crumbled pieces of metallic foil or other desirable ornamentation with a substantially clear polish, applying the foil/polish mixture over at least a portion of a nail with the pieces preferably being either in an overlapping relationship or immediately adjacent one another to present a textured decorative layer of foil (hereinafter referred to as nuggeting). The foil layer is coated with a clear polish to help seal and secure the foil layer.
These objects may also be attained by coating at least a portion of a nail with an adhesive, affixing a thin ornamental paper-like layer over the adhesive and applying a substantially clear nail polish over the ornamental layer. The ornamental layer is preferably either formed of tissue paper pieces affixed in an overlapping relationship or immediately adjacent one another to create a stained glass, textured appearance (hereinafter referred to as the decoupage technique) or is formed of a smooth piece of thin metallic foil for a shiny, smooth appearance (hereinafter referred to as gilding).
Any combination of these techniques may be used on each nail to create a strong set of nails having a variety of appearances and textures.
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Chase & Yakimo, L.C.
Fubara Blessing
Page Thurman K.
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