Body applique and method therefor

Abstract

An applique for application to a body part, which comprises a thin flexible film having an array of decorative stones or gems adhesively secured on the upper surface and wherein the bottom surface of said applique has a self-adhesive layer.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001] This is a regular utility patent application predicated upon Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 60 / 137,263 filed Jun. 2, 1999 and entitled FINGERNAIL BINDI AND THE LIKE, the entirety of which is hereby incorporated by reference.[0002] 1. Field of the Invention[0003] This invention relates to a decorative and ornamental set of jewelry motifs, or appliques, that are pre-assembled and attached to a thin film, and may easily be adhered or attached to the body, toe nail, finger nail or eye lid of the wearer. These jewelry motifs include decorative and colorful arrangements of stones, wire, plastic, and the like, or a combination thereof.[0004] The term "applique" as used throughout this specification and its appended claims, is intended to also refer to decals with designs comprised of wiring attached thereon, decals with one or more stones or the like attached thereon, decals with a combination of stones, wiring, or the like attached...

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Benefits of technology

[0022] 1. The appliques of the invention are inexpensive to manufacture.

[0023] 2. The appliques of the invention are easily pre-assembled with a jewelry design motif, and do not require the storage of a number of jewelry and rhinestone accessories to make the invention functional.

[0025] 4. The appliques of the invention are a simpler and easier way of decorating a body part, toe nail, fingernail or eye lid as the decoration is on a self-adhesive applique, which may be attached directly with an adhesive of the type well known in the art and which of course is non-toxic. The appliques typically have raised objects attached to a thin film. These raised objects may include small decorative wires, stones, plastic pieces, or a combination thereof, and they are typically in arranged in an attractive and colorful jewelry motif.

[0026] 5. The appliques of the invention are a quicker way of decorating a person's body, as the decorative jewelry motifs and designs are pre-assembled onto a thin film substrate, and may be applied directly onto the exposed surface of the body part, the nail, fingernail or eye lid, thereby affording the user an already decorated jewelry motif to be easily applied with one simple application of the applique. The user may use a top coat or bond applied over the applique where nail application is contemplated, thereby allowing the applique to be bonded to the nail for a longer period of time.

[0027] 6. The appliques of the invention have a raised and textured appearance and feeling, and are therefore more aesthetically appealing.

Problems solved by technology

These processes of decorating the fingernail can be complicated and time-consuming, and may not have the aesthetically desired results.

Furthermore, the attaching means may damage the fingernail and surrounding tissues, with piercings, holes, excessive applications of glue or cement, and the like.

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