Preformed artificial nails and tips having flared free edge

Abstract

A preformed artificial nail and nail tip for attachment to a natural wherein the shape of a free edge of the artificial nail or nail tip does not conform to the shape of a free edge possible with a typical natural nail. More specifically, the side edges of the free edge portion of the preformed artificial nail or preformed artificial nail tip flare out at least 5° from the side edge line of the artificial nail at the nail bed portion, or the width of the distal edge of the free edge portion is preferably at least 5% wider than the width of the artificial nail or tip at the transition from the nail bed portion to the free edge portion. The preformed artificial nail or nail tip may further flatten slightly at the distal end of the free edge. The preformed artificial nail and preformed artificial nail tip are preferably formed from plastic, such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polyethylene or polypropylene, preferably by injection molding the same in a known manner similar to currently available preformed artificial nails.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to human nail decorations, and more specifically the invention pertains to preformed artificial nails and tips for placement over and adherence to human nails. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Well manicured hands and feet present a polished, professional appearance. A major factor in such a manicured appearance is the presentation of ones nails. Many individuals are unable or unwilling, however, to grow or maintain healthy nails of a desired length or uniformity. As a result, many people utilize artificial nails to augment their own nails to enhance their length, uniformity, or strength. [0003] One type of artificial nail that is commonly utilized is an acrylic nail. Prior to application, a bonding agent or primer is applied directly to the natural nail. Typically, a form is placed subjacent the free edge of the user's finger nail or a tip portion is applied to the finger nail when the user desires a lengthening of the n...

AI Technical Summary

Problems solved by technology

Many individuals are unable or unwilling, however, to grow or maintain healthy nails of a desired length or uniformity.

While such acrylic nails are relatively durable, the process of fabricating acrylic nails is time consuming and can be expensive.

Finally, because the acrylic bonds to the nail surface, removal of such acrylic nails from the user's natural nails requires particular chemicals or mechanically prying the developed acrylic nail from the natural nail surface, and can still result in damage to the natural nail.

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