Device for nail applique transfer, sheet of nail appliques and method for nail applique transfer

Abstract

Disclosed is a die-cut device for nail applique transfer. The device includes a thin film element having a proximal end, a distal end opposite the proximal end, and a lower surface and forming a nail applique. The device includes an adhesive layer disposed on the lower surface of the thin film element and an application tab detachably attached to a portion of the adhesive layer adjacent to the distal end of the thin film element. The adhesive layer has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the adhesive layer is adjacent to the distal end of the thin film element and is covered with the application tab. The second portion of the adhesive layer remains exposed for transfer of the nail applique to a fingernail or toenail. The application tab is suitable for a user to grasp when the nail applique is transferred to the fingernail or toenail.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2014-0059123 filed on May 16, 2014 in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to a device for nail applique transfer, a sheet of nail appliques, and a method for nail applique transfer, which are associated with the transfer of nail decals or appliques to natural nails using an adhesive in order to improve the aesthetic appearance of the nails. More specifically, the present invention relates to a device capable of transferring a nail decal or applique in an easier and simpler manner, and a die-cut sheet of nail decals or appliques.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]Artificial nails, nail decals, and nail appliques have long been used to adorn the appearance of natural nai...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is about a more accurate and convenient way to transfer nail decals. It has the advantage that nail decals are easy to make and easy to transfer. The invention also has the advantage that devices for nail decal transfer are easy to package and low cost. Overall, the invention provides a simple and affordable way to create and apply nail decals.

Problems solved by technology

Many people choose artificial nails because their own nails are too weak to resist embrittlement and to grow to a desired length.

Some individuals are unsatisfied with the contour and shape of their own natural nails and choose artificial nails to make their own nails look beautiful in appearance.

Sometimes, a group of many designs are densely packed on a sheet, making it difficult to transfer a single decal from the group.

Particularly, cutting and separation of a selected design from other designs on a sheet involves laborious steps.

This location adjustment is difficult to perform, causing frequent dropping of the decal or false transfer of the decal to an undesired location on the nail.

In this case, however, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is exposed to the outside, making it difficult to handle the decal.

Further, it is impossible to adjust the adhesive materials of the pressure-sensitive adhesive without contact of fingers with the adhesive, and as a result, the decal is not fixed to a natural nail.

The separation of the tab from the decal may bring about an undesirable change in the appearance of the nail.

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