System and method for applying fingernail art

Details System and method for applying fingernail art System and method for applying fingernail art

1999-01-14

2000-03-14

Wilson, John J.

Toilet

Methods

132 73, 132 735, 132 753, A45D 2400, A45D 2900, A45D 2918

Patent

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060358602

ABSTRACT:
A system for applying artwork to fingernails has a computer controller, a hand mold to securely hold the user's fingernails, a device for determining the size and location of the fingernails, and an applicator for applying the artwork. A method for applying artwork to fingernails provides color and/or design choices selected from a computer media catalogue of colors and designs. A user views these choices on a video monitor, which also displays messages to guide the user through the application process. Prior to application of the artwork, the fingernails are coated with a light reactive base coat. The user's hands are inserted into a hand mold in which a height sensor and height gauge aid in positioning the fingernails at a preferred height position. The hand mold is retracted into a main system module in which an optical sensor detects the light reactive base coating for determining the size, peripheral shape, and location of the fingernails. A color applicator in the main system module applies the user selected artwork directly to the user's fingernails.

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