Gloves with false nails

Abstract

The objective is to provide gloves with artificial nails that prevent the artificial nails from bending over and reducing their appearance when worn. [Solution] A glove with a false nail, characterized by comprising a glove 10, a plate-shaped support member 12 located at the fingertip of the glove and on the inside of the glove, and positioned to contact the user's nail when the user puts on the glove, and a false nail 14 provided opposite the support member via the glove.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to gloves with attached nails used in the fields of beauty, daily necessities, etc.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, in daily life, events, etc., nails (which may also be referred to as false nails, nail tips, artificial nails, etc.) are attached to the fingertips to enjoy being fashionable. However, there is a problem that it takes time and effort to attach the nails.

[0003] In Patent Document 1, there is disclosed a glove provided with processed nails at appropriate positions on the fingertip portions of gloves made of a thin seamless fabric. According to Patent Document 1, by simply putting on this glove, one can instantly obtain a hand with beautifully shaped nails, and it is said that one can enjoy being fashionable.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, in the prior art, there has been a problem that the attached nails fall over in the state of wearing the gloves, reducing the good appearance. When the attached nails fall over, for example, it gives an impression as if the nails or fingers are bent.

[0006] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a glove with attached nails that can suppress the reduction in the good appearance caused by the attached nails falling over in the state of wearing the glove.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] To achieve the above objective, the present invention provides a glove with a false nail, comprising: a glove; a plate-shaped support member located at the fingertip of the glove and on the inside of the glove, and positioned to contact the user's nail when the user puts on the glove; and a false nail provided opposite the support member via the glove. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] The gloves with artificial nails of the present invention prevent the artificial nails from bending over and reducing their appearance when the gloves are worn. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a glove with artificial nails. [Figure 2] This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of a glove with artificial nails, with the illustration of the artificial nails omitted. [Figure 3] These are schematic cross-sectional diagrams (A) to (E) of the fingertips in an example of a glove with artificial nails. [Figure 4] These are schematic cross-sectional diagrams (A) to (D) of the fingertip in Comparative Example 1. [Figure 5] These are schematic cross-sectional diagrams (A) and (B) of the fingertip in Comparative Example 2. [Figure 6] These are schematic plan views (A) and (B) illustrating an example of a support member. [Figure 7] This is a schematic plan view showing an example of a support member and an example of a false claw side by side. [Figure 8] These are schematic plan views (A) and (B) illustrating the length and width of an example of a support member in a plan view. [Figure 9] These are schematic cross-sectional diagrams (A) and (B) illustrating the curved shape and thickness of an example of a support member. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] The following description of the gloves with artificial nails according to the present invention will be made with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown below, and can be modified, added, altered, or deleted to the extent that a person skilled in the art can conceive of it. Any embodiment that achieves the function and effect of the present invention is included within the scope of the present invention.

[0011] The present invention provides a glove with a false nail, comprising: a glove; a plate-shaped support member located at the fingertip of the glove and on the inside of the glove, and positioned to contact the user's nail when the user wears the glove; and a false nail provided opposite the support member via the glove.

[0012] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing the external appearance of the glove 1 with artificial nails according to this embodiment, and depicts the state in which a user is wearing the glove 10. Reference numeral 20 represents the user's arm. In the glove 1 with artificial nails of this example, artificial nails 14 are provided at the fingertips of each finger of the glove 10. The phrase "the user puts on the glove 10" may also be expressed as "the user puts on the glove 10." Furthermore, "the user puts on the glove 10" and "the user puts on the glove 1 with artificial nails" are used interchangeably unless otherwise specified.

[0013] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating the glove with a false fingernail according to this embodiment, and is a diagram illustrating an example of the support member 12. In Figure 2, the illustration of the false fingernail 14 is omitted for illustrative purposes. The dashed line in the figure indicates the support member 12. The support member 12 is provided on the inside of the glove 10, and is therefore shown with a dashed line. The support member 12 is provided at the fingertip of the glove 10.

[0014] Figure 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating one of the fingertips of the glove with a false nail according to this embodiment. (A) is an example in which no artificial nails 14 are provided. As shown in the figure, the support member 12 is located at the fingertip of the glove 10 and is provided on the inside of the glove 10.

[0015] (B) is an example of the case where the attaching claw 14 is provided with respect to (A). As shown in the drawing, the attaching claw 14 is provided to face the support member 12 through the glove 10.

[0016] (C) is an example of the case where the user wears a glove with an attaching claw with respect to (B). Reference numeral 21 represents the finger of the user, and reference numeral 22 represents the nail of the user. As shown in the drawing, the support member 12 is provided at a position that contacts the nail 22 of the user when the user wears the glove 10.

[0017] (D) is a diagram schematically showing an example of the case where a gap is generated between the glove 10 and the finger 21 by bending the finger or the like. Also, (D) is a diagram for explaining an event considered as the reason for obtaining the effect of the present invention. The reason for obtaining the effect of the present invention will be described later while comparing with the comparative example. Briefly explained here, in the state where the glove with the attaching claw of the present embodiment is worn, the position of the attaching claw 14 is stable, and the attaching claw 14 can be prevented from falling down. Therefore, the direction of the attaching claw 14 can follow the direction of the fingertip, and it is possible to prevent the appearance from being reduced.

[0018] (E) is a schematic cross-sectional view in a direction different from (A) to (D), for example, a schematic cross-sectional view in a different direction in the state of (C). (A) to (D) may be referred to as cross-sections in the direction along the fingertip direction, and (E) may be referred to as a cross-section in the direction perpendicular to the fingertip direction. As also shown in (E), the support member 12 is provided inside the glove 10 and at a position that contacts the nail 22 of the user when the user wears the glove 10. Also, the attaching claw 14 is provided to face the support member 12 through the glove 10.

[0019] As can be seen from FIG. 3, the support member 12 is plate-shaped. However, as shown in (E), the support member 12 may be curved. Even when the support member 12 is curved, it is included in the plate shape. Therefore, the plate-shaped support member 12 may be a flat plate shape or a curved plate shape. As will be described later, it is preferable that the support member 12 is curved in the direction as shown in (E).

[0020] The method for attaching the support member 12 to the glove 10 can be selected as appropriate. In the example shown in (E), the support member 12 is attached to the glove 10 using adhesive 16. The method for attaching the artificial nail 14 to the glove 10 can be selected as appropriate. In the example shown in (E), the artificial nail 14 is attached to the glove 10 using adhesive 16. Using adhesive improves the ease of manufacturing the gloves 10. Furthermore, using adhesive helps to minimize the increase in weight of the gloves 10, thereby improving their feel and usability.

[0021] The false nails 14 may also be called false nails, nail tips, artificial nails, etc. The false nails 14 are intended to resemble human nails, but are not limited to this; animal claws or other materials can be selected as appropriate. The false nails 14 are provided for purposes such as adding a touch of fashion to everyday life, or for use in costumes or other special occasions. The material, appearance, weight, number, and decorations of the false nails 14 can be selected as appropriate. The act of attaching the false nails 14 to the gloves 10 may be referred to as attaching, setting, or mounting them.

[0022] Next, the effects of the present invention will be described. However, the mechanism by which the effects of the present invention are obtained is not limited to the matters described below. The effects of the present invention will be explained in comparison with Comparative Example 1.

[0023] Figure 4 is a diagram illustrating Comparative Example 1, which is not included in the present invention, and is intended to be used in comparison with Figure 3. Comparative Example 1 can also be considered a conventional example.

[0024] (A) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the fingertip of the glove 10. As shown in (A), in Comparative Example 1, the artificial nail 14 is attached to the fingertip of the glove 10 without using the support member 12. (B) is a diagram showing the user wearing gloves 10 compared to (A). (C) is a schematic diagram illustrating an example where a gap is created between the glove 10 and the finger 21 due to the finger being bent backward. (C) also shows that the artificial nail 14 is bent over. (D) is a diagram in (C) showing the ideal position of the artificial nail 14 with a dashed line (reference numeral 14a). In (D), the artificial nail 14 is tilted, so it is shifted from its ideal position.

[0025] As shown in (C) and (D), in Comparative Example 1, when the user puts on the glove 10 and bends their fingers, the artificial nail 14 falls over and shifts from its ideal position. This can be caused by, for example, the following: When the user bends their fingers while wearing the glove 10, creating a gap between the upper part of the finger 21 and the glove 10, the upper part of the nail 22 also follows, creating a gap between the upper part of the nail 22 and the glove 10. At this time, the artificial nail 14 provided on the fingertip of the glove 10 changes position in conjunction with the movement of the glove 10 and falls over. As a result, the direction of the artificial nail 14 becomes different from the direction of the fingertip, reducing its appearance.

[0026] As shown in Comparative Example 1, if the artificial nail 14 is bent (or, if the direction of the artificial nail 14 is different from the direction of the fingertip), the overall appearance is diminished. When the artificial nail is bent, it can give the impression that the nail or finger is crooked. For example, when taking photos while wearing a costume, it may be difficult to get the desired results. It also creates extra work to position the artificial nail 14 in the ideal position. Furthermore, the direction of the artificial nail 14 may differ from finger to finger, reducing the overall appearance.

[0027] On the other hand, the gloves with artificial nails of this embodiment can prevent the artificial nails 14 from falling over and reducing their appearance. When the user puts on the gloves with artificial nails of this embodiment, the position of the artificial nails 14 is stable. This is because the glove 10 is sandwiched between the support member 12 and the artificial nails 14. For example, as shown in Figure 3(D), if a gap occurs between the upper part of the finger 21 and the glove 10, the support member 12 can prevent a gap from occurring between the upper part of the nail 22 and the glove 10. At the very least, gaps like those shown in Figures 4(C) and (D) become less likely to occur. Therefore, as shown in Figure 3(D), the artificial nails 14 can be prevented from falling over, the position of the artificial nails 14 can remain in the ideal position, and the direction of the artificial nails 14 can be stably kept in line with the direction of the fingertip. In this embodiment, at the very least, the state in which the artificial nails 14 fall over, as shown in Figures 4(C) and (D) of Comparative Example 1, can be prevented.

[0028] In this embodiment, the gloves with artificial nails have stable artificial nail positions 14 when worn by the user, and the artificial nails 14 are prevented from falling over when the fingers 21 are bent backward. Therefore, for example, when taking photographs while wearing the gloves, the artificial nails 14 can be photographed with them neatly aligned. This improves the appearance and eliminates the need to adjust the position of the artificial nails 14. Furthermore, it prevents situations where the direction of the artificial nails 14 differs from finger to finger.

[0029] Furthermore, the presence of the support member 12 on the inside of the glove 10 allows for reinforcement of the fingertips of the glove 10. For example, if a delicate fabric is used for the glove 10, the delicate fingertips can be reinforced, improving the durability of the glove with artificial nails.

[0030] Figure 5 is a diagram illustrating Comparative Example 2, which is not included in the present invention, and is a diagram for comparison with Figures 3(A) and (B). (A) shows the state without the artificial nail 14, and (B) shows the state with the artificial nail 14.

[0031] In Comparative Example 2, the support member 12 is provided on the outside of the fingertip of the glove 10. When the support member 12 is provided on the outside of the fingertip of the glove 10, as in Comparative Example 2, the effects of the present invention cannot be obtained, just as in Comparative Example 1. In Comparative Example 2, the support member 12 and the artificial nail 14 do not sandwich the glove 10, and the artificial nail 14 collapses, just as in Comparative Example 1.

[0032] Figure 6 is a schematic plan view illustrating an example of the planar shape and arrangement of the support member 12 in the present invention. The support member 12 can be placed anywhere on the fingertips of the glove 10 and can be adjusted as appropriate. For example, as shown in Figure 6(A), it is preferable to place the support member 12 at the tip of the fingertips of the glove 10. By doing so, sagging of the fingertips of the glove 10 can be suppressed when the support member 12 is placed, improving the feel when using the glove.

[0033] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 6(A), it is preferable that the shape of the fingertips of the glove 10 and the shape of the support member 12 are similar. In this case, sagging at the fingertips of the glove 10 can be further suppressed. In other words, it is preferable that the shape of the support member 12 in plan view is curved so as to be convex in the direction of the fingertips.

[0034] Note that "plan view" can also be described as a plane viewed from a direction perpendicular to the plane direction of the claw 22 or the support member 12. In the figure, the shape of the fingertip side of the support member 12 in a plan view is represented by reference numeral 12a, and the shape of the base side of the support member 12 in a plan view is represented by reference numeral 12b. The fingertip side and the base side of the support member 12 face each other in a plane. The fingertip side may also be called the tip side.

[0035] As shown in Figure 6(B), the support member 12 may be positioned away from the fingertips of the glove 10. In this case, compared to the example shown in Figure 6(A), sagging is more likely to occur at the fingertips of the glove 10, but the effect of preventing the artificial nail 14 from shifting is sufficiently obtained. The example shown in Figure 6(B) has the advantage that the support member 12 is easier to align compared to the example shown in Figure 6(A).

[0036] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 6, it is preferable that the support member 12 is curved so as to be convex in the direction of the base, which is opposite to the direction of the fingertip. In the figure, as indicated by reference numeral 12b, the support member 12 is curved so as to be convex in the direction of the base. This reduces snagging when inserting the finger. Also, the curved shape reduces the risk of damaging the glove 10.

[0037] Figure 7 is another schematic plan view illustrating an example of the planar shape of the support member 12. The support member 12 and the artificial nail 14 are shown side by side. The shape of the base side of the support member 12 (reference numeral 12b) is curved so as to be convex toward the base side of the finger portion of the glove 10.

[0038] The shape of the base of the support member 12 is preferably the same as, or approximately the same as, the shape of the base of the artificial nail 14 (reference numeral 14b). This is the case in the example shown in Figure 7. By doing so, improvements in appearance and usability can be expected. By having the same shape as the base of the artificial nail 14 as the shape of the base of the support member 12, it is possible to prevent wrinkles from forming in the glove 10 or the base of the support member 12 from appearing to lift up through the glove 10.

[0039] In the present invention, the material of the support member 12 can be appropriately selected. For example, resin can be used. In the case of resin, in addition to being easy to process, its light weight improves the user experience.

[0040] Preferably, the support member 12 is curved so as to be concave towards the user's nail 22, as shown in Figure 3(E). This curvature makes it easier to follow the user's nail 22, suppressing lateral displacement of the artificial nail 14. For example, by suppressing displacement of the artificial nail 14 in the planar direction, not only does the artificial nail 14 not fall over, but it also becomes less prone to lateral displacement, further preventing a decrease in appearance. The degree of curvature can be selected as appropriate. This will be explained in Figure 9 below.

[0041] As explained in Figure 3(E), the method for providing the support member 12 and the false nail 14 can be appropriately selected, for example, by using adhesive 16. Using adhesive improves the ease of manufacturing the gloves with false nails, reduces the increase in weight of the gloves, and improves the user experience.

[0042] The adhesive 16 is not particularly limited and can be selected as appropriate. It is preferable to use an adhesive that does not have any effect on the user's skin. For example, an adhesive containing acrylic, ethyl cyanoacrylate, etc. can be used. The adhesive used for the support member 12 and the adhesive used for the artificial nail 14 may be the same or different.

[0043] An example of a method for manufacturing a glove with a false fingernail by attaching a support member 12 to a glove 10 will be described. For example, turn the glove 10 inside out and attach the support member 12 to the inside of the fingertips of the glove 10 with adhesive. Then, turn the glove 10 right side out and attach the artificial nail 14 with adhesive to the position opposite the support member 12. In addition to the above, the support member 12 may be provided without turning the glove 10 inside out. In this case, for example, the glove 10 is placed on a mannequin's hand, and the support member 12 is positioned on the fingertip of the glove 10. Next, adhesive is applied to the position opposite the support member 12 from above the glove 10. At this time, before the adhesive dries, the artificial nail 14 is placed opposite the support member 12, so that the support member 12 and the artificial nail 14 can be provided to the glove 10 at the same time.

[0044] The gloves 10 can be selected as appropriate, and thin gloves, gloves that conform easily to the user's fingers, flexible gloves, colored gloves, etc., can be used. For example, stocking gloves can be used as gloves 10. Stocking gloves are thin, conform easily to the user's fingers, and have a good appearance. Stocking gloves are made from stockings worn on the legs and can be commercially available.

[0045] When using a stocking glove as the glove 10, it is preferable that the stocking glove is made of one or more materials selected from nylon and polyurethane. In this case, the fit and appearance can be improved. Nylon and polyurethane can ensure durability for attaching the support member 12 and the artificial nail 14.

[0046] Examples of polyurethane include spandex, which is a polyurethane elastic yarn. In this case, there are advantages such as elasticity, ease of conforming to the user's hand, and durability. In addition to the above, polyester may also be used for the glove 10. The glove 10 can be formed from fibers such as nylon, polyurethane, and polyester.

[0047] When using stocking gloves as gloves 10, the same material as the stockings used for the legs can be used. In this case, the denier is not particularly limited and can be selected as appropriate. Also, stocking gloves are commercially available in various colors and can be selected according to the user's preference.

[0048] The gloves 10 are selected appropriately, taking into consideration factors such as color, transparency, elasticity, and durability. Furthermore, there are no particular restrictions on the color of the gloves 10, and they can be selected as appropriate. Examples include colors close to skin tone (such as beige), white, and black. The thickness of the glove 10 can be selected as appropriate; it can be thick or thin. For example, it can be thick enough to prevent skin from showing through, or thin enough to allow skin to be visible.

[0049] The shape of the support member 12 in plan view can be selected as appropriate. Figure 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of the shape of the support member 12 in plan view. As explained above, the shape of the fingertip side of the support member 12 (reference numeral 12a) is preferably curved so as to be convex toward the fingertip of the glove, as shown in Figure 8(A). This reduces the likelihood of sagging at the fingertips of the glove. Furthermore, the shape of the base side of the support member 12 (12b) is preferably curved so as to be convex toward the opposite direction from the fingertip (towards the base), as shown in Figure 8(A). This curvature helps to prevent damage to the glove, such as holes forming in it, and also makes it easier to match the shape of the base of the artificial nail 14.

[0050] However, as shown in Figure 8(B), the present invention also includes cases where the shape of the fingertip side (reference numeral 12a) and the base side (12b) of the support member 12 are not curved. As shown in Figure 8(B), when the shape of the fingertip side and the base side of the support member 12 are straight, the effects of the curved shape described above are difficult to obtain, but the support member 12 is easier to process.

[0051] Figure 8 also illustrates the length and width of the support member 12 in a plan view. As shown in the figure, the length is the distance in the direction of the fingertips, and the width is the direction perpendicular to the direction of the fingertips. In this example, the length of the support member 12 is the maximum distance in the direction of the fingertips, and the width of the support member 12 in this example is the maximum distance in the direction perpendicular to the direction of the fingertips.

[0052] The length of the support member 12 in plan view can be selected as appropriate. For example, the length of the support member 12 in plan view is preferably 10 mm or more and 25 mm or less, and more preferably 12 mm or more and 20 mm or less. The width of the support member 12 in plan view is preferably 5 mm or more and 15 mm or less, and more preferably 7 mm or more and 11 mm or less. By ensuring that the length and width of the support member 12 in a plan view are greater than or equal to the above-mentioned lower limit, the effect of preventing the artificial nail 14 from falling over becomes more reliable. By ensuring that the length and width of the support member 12 in a plan view are below the above-mentioned upper limits, it becomes easier to install the support member 12 inside the glove 10. Furthermore, the support member 12 prevents the glove 10 from spreading out in the planar direction, thus preventing deterioration of its appearance.

[0053] The length and width of the support member 12 in plan view may be the same for all fingers or may differ for all fingers, but it is preferable that the length and width of the support member 12 in plan view be sized to correspond to each finger. By sizing the length and width of the support member 12 in plan view to correspond to each finger, the ability to follow the nail is improved, and the tendency of the artificial nail 14 to fall over can be further suppressed. In addition, it becomes easier to suppress lateral displacement of the artificial nail 14.

[0054] Furthermore, since commercially available stocking gloves are often made with a larger thumb and a smaller little finger, by making the support members 12 the appropriate size for each finger, it is possible to prevent the fingertips of the gloves from bulging unnaturally in the planar direction. When making the support members 12 the appropriate size for each finger, for example, the length and width of the support member 12 corresponding to the thumb in a planar view are made larger than the support members 12 corresponding to the other fingers, and the length and width of the support member 12 corresponding to the little finger in a planar view are made smaller than the support members 12 corresponding to the other fingers.

[0055] The thickness of the support member 12 can be selected as appropriate. Figure 9(A) is a schematic cross-sectional or side view illustrating the thickness of the support member 12, and is a view from the fingertip direction or the base direction (opposite direction to the fingertip direction). The thickness of the support member 12 is the distance in the direction perpendicular to the planar direction (surface direction) of the support member 12 and the claw 22. In this example, the maximum value of this distance is taken as the thickness of the support member 12.

[0056] The thickness of the support member 12 is preferably, for example, 0.05 mm or more and 0.5 mm or less, and more preferably 0.08 mm or more and 0.2 mm or less. The durability of the support member 12 is improved by ensuring that the thickness of the support member 12 is greater than or equal to the lower limit value mentioned above. By keeping the thickness of the support member 12 below the above upper limit, it is possible to prevent the artificial nail 14 from appearing to lift up, and also to reduce the weight of the support member 12. The thickness of the support member 12 may be the same for all fingers, or it may be different for each finger.

[0057] Figure 9(B) is a diagram illustrating the curved shape of the support member 12, and is a schematic cross-sectional or side view similar to (A). As described above, it is preferable that the support member 12 is curved so as to be concave on the side of the user's claw 22. Such a curved shape is not particularly limited and can be selected as appropriate.

[0058] The curved shape of the support member 12 can be defined using a known definition, and its shape can be measured by a known method and a known measuring device. As shown in the figure, an approximate circle is drawn along the curved shape of the support member 12, and its radius is taken as the radius of curvature of the support member 12 (which may also be called R-shape, etc.). The radius of curvature of the support member 12 facing the user's claw 22 is preferably 3 mm or more, and more preferably 4 mm or more and 7 mm or less. When the radius of curvature is within the above range, the ability to follow the user's claw improves, making the artificial nail 14 less likely to fall over and less likely to slip laterally. [Industrial applicability]

[0059] The gloves with artificial nails of the present invention can be used, for example, in the fields of beauty and daily necessities. The gloves with artificial nails of the present invention have utility as wearable items such as clothing and accessories. The situations in which they can be used are not particularly limited and they may be used in everyday life or in special occasions such as events. The gloves with artificial nails of the present invention can be manufactured as industrial products. [Explanation of symbols]

[0060] 1. Gloves with artificial nails 10 gloves 12 Support members 14 False nails 16 Adhesives 20 Arms 21 fingers 22 claws

Claims

1. Gloves and A plate-shaped support member is located at the fingertip of the glove, on the inside of the glove, and positioned to come into contact with the user's fingernail when the user puts on the glove. Having a false claw provided opposite the support member via the glove, A glove with a specially designed false nail.

2. The support member is curved so as to be concave on the side facing the user's fingernail. The glove with a false nail as described in feature 1.

3. The support member is joined to the glove with adhesive. The glove with a false nail as described in feature 1.

4. The shape of the support member in plan view is curved so as to be convex towards the fingertip and so as to be convex towards the base, which is the opposite direction from the fingertip. The glove with a false nail as described in feature 1.

5. The aforementioned glove is a stocking glove, The aforementioned stocking gloves are formed from one or more materials selected from nylon and polyurethane. The glove with a false nail as described in feature 1.

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