Coating tool

Abstract

To provide an applicator having a slit part which is formed in an application member, making a toe part to be inserted, and which makes a coating liquid simply applied on the toe part with a prescribed width.SOLUTION: The applicator includes: an application member which is impregnated with a coating liquid; a slit part which is formed from the surface into the inside of the application member and which can be inserted by a toe part; and an application part which is formed on the inner surface of the slit part and which makes a coating liquid applicable to the surface and / or the rear face of the inserted toe part. In addition, the applicator is provided with a finger guide part arranged in a region which is near the opening of the slit part on the surface of the application member and which is brought into contact with a fingertip, with the toe part inserted in the slit part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an applicator. Specifically, the present invention relates to an applicator for applying a coating liquid to the tip of a nail.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, in a French nail for applying a manicure (coating liquid) to the tip of a nail with a predetermined width, it has been difficult to apply the manicure with a constant width. In particular, it has been difficult to neatly apply the manicure with a constant width to the tip of the nail by oneself, and furthermore, it has been very difficult to neatly apply the manicure with a constant width to the tip of the nail with a hand that is not the dominant hand.

[0003] For example, when applying a manicure to the tip of a nail using a brush, it has been difficult to neatly apply the manicure with a constant width because the application line becomes distorted or the manicure oozes out from the outer edge of the application line. In particular, since delicate movements are required for application with a brush, it has been very difficult to neatly apply the manicure with a constant width to the tip of the nail with a hand that is not the dominant hand.

[0004] Also, for example, when using masking tape, it is possible to apply a manicure with a constant width to the tip of the nail by sticking the masking tape on the nail, applying the manicure, and then peeling off the masking tape. However, there are problems such as the work being complicated and time-consuming, and the applied manicure peeling off when removing the masking tape.

[0005] On the other hand, for example, there has been proposed an applicator for nail art having a nail guide portion for guiding the tip of the nail and a nail application portion connected to this nail guide and having a flat surface for application on the surface, which is made of a porous body or the like that absorbs and holds a liquid (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0007] However, in the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, since the nail polish is applied with the nail tip in contact with the nail guide portion, there is a problem that the shape of the nail polish line is affected by the outer edge shape of the nail tip.

[0008] In addition, since the nail polish is applied with the nail tip in contact with the nail guide portion, the width of the nail polish cannot be adjusted, and there is a problem that the width of the nail polish becomes narrower than the nail tip portion or wider than the nail tip portion.

[0009] In addition, in a French manicure, there are cases where the nail polish is applied not only to the front surface of the nail tip portion but also to the back surface, and there is a need for an applicator that can be suitably used in this case.

[0010] One object of the present invention is to provide an applicator having a slit portion into which a nail tip portion formed on an application member can be inserted, and capable of easily applying a coating liquid to the nail tip portion with a constant width. Another object of the present invention is to provide an applicator capable of applying a coating liquid to both surfaces of a nail tip portion.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0011] The present invention relates to an applicator having a coating member impregnated with a coating liquid, a slit portion formed from the surface to the inside of the coating member into which a nail tip portion can be inserted, and a coating portion formed on the inner surface of the slit portion and capable of applying the coating liquid to the front surface and / or back surface of the inserted nail tip portion.

[0012] In the applicator of the present invention, it is preferable that the slit portion can guide the relative movement between the inserted nail tip portion and the applicator (coating member).

[0013] Further, in the applicator of the present invention, it is preferably further provided with a finger guide portion which is disposed in a region where the fingertip abuts in the vicinity of the opening of the slit portion on the surface of the coating member with the tip of the nail inserted into the slit portion, can suppress the permeation of the coating liquid, and can prevent the adhesion of the coating liquid to the abutting finger.

[0014] Also, in the applicator of the present invention, it is preferable that the finger guide portion is disposed in the vicinity of the opening of the slit portion in the slit portion along the direction in which the opening extends.

[0015] Also, in the applicator of the present invention, it is preferable that the outer edge of the finger guide portion is disposed so as to overlap all or a part of the outer edge of the opening of the slit portion.

[0016] Also, in the applicator of the present invention, when the applicator is moved along the outer edge of the tip of the nail with the tip of the nail inserted into the slit portion, it is preferable that the finger guide portion abuts on the fingertip to guide the movement of the applicator.

[0017] Also, in the applicator of the present invention, it is preferable that the finger guide portion is a film-like member made of a material that does not allow the coating liquid directly disposed on the surface of the coating member to penetrate.

[0018] Further, the applicator of the present invention preferably further includes a coating portion that covers all or a part of the surface of the coating member excluding the slit portion and is composed of a film made of a material that does not allow the coating liquid to penetrate, and the finger guide portion is preferably composed of a part of the coating portion.

[0019] In the applicator of the present invention, it is preferable that the coating portion has a first coating surface that abuts on the surface of the tip of the nail inserted with the fingertip abutting on the finger guide portion among the inner surfaces of the slit portion to apply the coating liquid.

[0020] In the applicator of the present invention, it is preferable that the coating part further has a second coating surface that contacts the back surface of the tip of the nail inserted in a state where the fingertip contacts the finger guide part, and is the inner surface of the slit part on the side opposite to the first coating surface.

[0021] Further, in the applicator of the present invention, it is preferable that the coating part further has a coating surface coating part formed of a film made of a material through which the coating liquid does not penetrate and is disposed on the surface of the inner surface of the slit part on the side opposite to the first coating surface.

[0022] Further, in the applicator of the present invention, it is preferable that the coating part is configured to be able to apply the coating liquid to the front surface and / or the back surface of the tip of the nail by sandwiching the tip of the nail inserted by the first coating surface and the second coating surface.

[0023] Further, in the applicator of the present invention, it is preferable that the coating member has a cylindrical shape and the slit part is disposed at the end surface of the coating member.

[0024] Further, in the applicator of the present invention, it is preferable that the shape of the slit part is such that the opening is linear or curved, and the depth of the slit part is the same at any position of the opening.

[0025] Further, in the applicator of the present invention, it is preferable that the shape of the slit part is such that the opening is linear or curved, and the depth of the slit part is deeper on the central side and shallower on both end sides in the direction in which the opening extends.

[0026] Further, it is preferable that the applicator of the present invention has a plurality of slit parts.

[0027] Further, the applicator of the present invention preferably further has an outer cylinder part that houses the applicator in a state where a part thereof is exposed, and the opening of the slit part is disposed at an exposed part that is the exposed part of the above-described applicator, and is a pen-type applicator.

[0028] Further, the applicator or pen-type applicator of the present invention preferably further includes a cap portion that is detachable from the applicator or pen-type applicator and can suppress evaporation of the coating liquid from the coating portion.

[0029] The present invention relates to a method of applying a coating liquid to a toenail tip using the above-described applicator or pen-type applicator. In a state where the toenail tip is inserted into the slit portion, the coating liquid is applied to the toenail tip by moving the applicator along the outer edge of the toenail tip.

[0030] The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing an applicator for manufacturing the above-described applicator. The method includes a slit forming step of forming a slit portion in an applicator raw material member having a coating member impregnated with a coating liquid and a coating portion composed of a film made of a material through which the coating liquid does not penetrate, and in which all or part of the surface of the coating member impregnated with the coating liquid is covered by the coating portion.

[0031] The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing an applicator for manufacturing the above-described applicator. The method further includes a coating surface coating step of forming the coating surface coating portion on the surface of the inner side surface of the slit portion formed by the slit forming step, which is opposite to the first coating surface, and forming a film made of a material through which the coating liquid does not penetrate on the surface of the inner side surface opposite to the first coating surface.

[0032] The present invention relates to an applicator raw material for manufacturing the above-described applicator, which is an applicator raw material member having a coating member impregnated with a coating liquid and a coating portion composed of a film made of a material through which the coating liquid does not penetrate, and in which all or part of the surface of the coating member impregnated with the coating liquid is covered by the coating portion.

[0033] The present invention relates to an applicator having a coating member impregnated with a coating liquid, a slit portion formed from the surface to the inside of the coating member, a coating portion formed on the inner surface of the slit portion, and a finger guide portion disposed near the opening of the slit portion on the surface of the coating member and capable of suppressing the permeation of the coating liquid.

[0034] The present invention includes a coating member impregnated with a coating liquid, a slit portion formed from the surface to the inside of the coating member, into which a fingertip can be inserted and the inserted fingertip is sandwiched by the inner surface, a coating portion formed on the inner surface of the slit portion and capable of applying the coating liquid to the front and / or back surfaces of the inserted fingertip, and a planar finger guide portion disposed in a region near the opening of the slit portion on the surface of the coating member where the fingertip abuts when the fingertip is inserted into the slit portion, capable of suppressing the permeation of the coating liquid and preventing the adhesion of the coating liquid to the contacting finger. The coating member is cylindrical and extends in the longitudinal direction, the opening of the slit portion and the finger guide portion are disposed at the end of the coating member in the longitudinal direction, the slit portion is formed to extend in the longitudinal direction, and the finger guide portion is formed in a planar shape perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The present invention relates to an applicator.

[0035] Further, in the present invention, it is preferable that the end portion of the coating member is a planar end surface perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, the opening of the slit portion is an opening formed in the end surface, and the finger guide portion is disposed in a region different from the opening in the end surface.

[0036] Further, in the present invention, when the applicator is moved from one end to the other end of the fingertip in a state where the fingertip is inserted into the slit portion and the fingertip abuts against the finger guide portion, the slit portion sandwiches the inserted fingertip with the inner surface to suppress the vibration of the applicator, and the finger guide portion preferably guides the movement of the applicator by relative sliding movement with the fingertip in a state of abutting against the fingertip.

[0037] In the present invention, when the tip of the nail is inserted into the slit portion and the fingertip abuts against the finger guide portion, and the applicator is moved along the shape of the fingertip, the slit portion sandwiches the inserted tip of the nail with the inner surface to suppress the wobbling of the applicator, and the finger guide portion preferably guides the movement of the applicator by relative sliding movement with the fingertip in a state of abutting against the fingertip.

[0038] In the present invention, the slit portion preferably can guide the relative movement between the inserted tip of the nail and the applicator.

[0039] In the present invention, the finger guide portion is preferably arranged along the direction in which the opening extends in the vicinity of the opening in the slit portion.

[0040] In the present invention, the outer edge of the finger guide portion is preferably arranged so as to overlap all or a part of the outer edge of the opening in the slit portion.

[0041] In the present invention, the finger guide portion is preferably a film-like member made of a material through which the coating liquid directly disposed on the surface of the coating member does not penetrate.

[0042] The present invention further has a coating portion that covers all or a part of the surface of the coating member excluding the slit portion and is composed of a film made of a material through which the coating liquid does not penetrate, and the finger guide portion is preferably composed of a part of the coating portion.

[0043] In the present invention, the coating portion preferably has a first coating surface that abuts against the surface of the tip of the nail inserted in a state where the fingertip abuts against the finger guide portion among the inner surfaces of the slit portion to apply the coating liquid.

[0044] In the present invention, it is also preferable that the coating portion further includes a second coating surface that contacts the back surface of the nail tip portion inserted in a state where the fingertip is in contact with the finger guide portion, and is the inner surface on the side opposite to the first coating surface among the inner surfaces of the slit portion, and applies the coating liquid by contacting it.

[0045] In the present invention, it is also preferable that the coating portion further includes a coating surface coating portion formed of a film made of a material through which the coating liquid does not penetrate and disposed on the surface of the inner surface on the side opposite to the first coating surface among the inner surfaces of the slit portion.

[0046] The present invention further includes an outer cylinder portion that houses the coating tool according to any one of the above in a state where the end portion is exposed, and relates to a pen-type coating tool in which the opening of the slit portion and the finger guide portion are disposed at the end portion exposed from the outer cylinder portion.

Effects of the Invention

[0047] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a coating tool that has a slit portion into which the nail tip portion formed on the coating member can be inserted and can easily apply the coating liquid to the nail tip portion with a constant width. Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a coating tool that can apply the coating liquid to both surfaces of the nail tip portion.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0049] Hereinafter, an applicator according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The applicator according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 11. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram for explaining the applicator according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view for explaining the applicator according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the applicator according to the first embodiment, (a) is a top view of the applicator, and (b) is a front view of the applicator. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a manufacturing method of the applicator according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a usage method of the applicator according to the first embodiment, (a) is a diagram for explaining the usage method and the coating state on the front side, and (b) is a diagram for explaining the coating state on the back side. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a modification example of the applicator according to the first embodiment, and is a diagram for explaining Modification Examples (A) to (J). FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a modification example of the applicator according to the first embodiment, and is a diagram for explaining Modification Examples (K) to (O). FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a usage method of the applicator according to Modification Example (B) of the first embodiment, (a) is a diagram for explaining the usage method and the coating state on the front side, and (b) is a diagram for explaining the coating state on the back side. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a usage method of the applicator according to Modification Example (C) of the first embodiment, (a) is a diagram for explaining the usage method and the coating state on the front side, and (b) is a diagram for explaining the coating state on the back side. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a usage method of the applicator according to Modification Example (E) of the first embodiment, (a) is the usage method, (b) is the usage method and the coating state on the front side, and (c) is a diagram for explaining the coating state on the back side. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a usage method of the applicator according to Modification Example (J) of the first embodiment.

[0050] First, the applicator 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the applicator 1 includes an application member 10, a slit portion 20 formed in the application member 10, an application portion 21 formed on the inner surface of the slit portion 20, finger guides 35 and 36, and a coating portion 30 that covers the surface of the application member 10 excluding the slit portion 20. In the present embodiment, the finger guides 35 and 36 form a part of the coating portion 30.

[0051] The application member 10 is a member impregnated with the coating liquid 11. In the present embodiment, the application member 10 has a cylindrical shape, but is not limited thereto, and may be, for example, a polygonal prism (cylinder) shape, a conical shape, a pyramid shape, a cubic shape, a spherical shape, an ellipsoidal shape, or the like.

[0052] The diameter of the application member 10 (applicator 1) is, for example, 5 to 15 mm, preferably 7 to 13 mm, more preferably 8 to 11 mm, but is not particularly limited. It can be appropriately set according to usability, appearance, and the inner diameter of the outer cylinder portion described later. Also, the length of the application member 10 (applicator 1) is, for example, 1 to 10 cm, preferably 2 to 8 cm, more preferably 2 to 5 cm, but is not particularly limited. It can be appropriately set according to usability, appearance, usage mode (usage period, disposable, etc.), and the length of the outer cylinder portion described later.

[0053] The application member 10 preferably holds the coating liquid 11 by capillary force, for example. The application member 10 is composed of, for example, a formed fibrous body (felt, synthetic fiber) or a synthetic resin body having a complex cross-sectional shape. Specifically, the application member 10 is, for example, a synthetic resin body such as a porous body having continuous air bubbles, or a fibrous body such as a raised body or a flocked body, preferably a fiber bundle body obtained by gathering various fibers and bonding them with a synthetic resin, and more preferably a fiber bundle body having a porosity of 50% or more.

[0054] A slit portion 20 (opening portion 20a) is formed in the end face 5 of the application member 10. In the application member 10, an application portion 21 is formed on the inner surface of the slit portion 20 and can apply the coating liquid 11 to the fingertip portion 220.

[0055] Further, the coating member 10 is covered with a coating portion 30 formed of a film made of a material through which the coating liquid 11 does not penetrate, excluding the slit portion 20. In the present embodiment, only the slit portion 20 (coating portion 21) of the coating member 10 is exposed to the external space, and the other portions are not exposed to the external space (excluding the coating portion).

[0056] The coating liquid 11 is, for example, pigment ink, dye ink, paint, or nail polish. The pigment ink is, for example, oil-based pigment ink, water-based pigment ink, solvent-free pigment ink, gel-like pigment ink, emulsion pigment ink, or the like. The dye ink is, for example, oil-based dye ink, water-based dye ink, solvent-free dye ink, gel-like dye ink, emulsion dye ink, or the like. The paint is, for example, oil-based paint, water-based paint, solvent-free paint, lacquer, synthetic resin paint, alcohol paint, or the like. The nail polish is included in the above-mentioned pigment ink, dye ink, and paint, and is, for example, oil-based nail polish, water-based nail polish, solvent-free nail polish, or the like. The nail polish may be a general nail polish in which a synthetic resin such as acrylic or nitrocellulose is colored and dissolved in an organic solvent, or a water-based nail polish that does not contain an organic solvent or the like.

[0057] The coating liquid 11 is pigment ink, dye ink, paint, or nail polish as described above, preferably pigment ink, dye ink, paint, or nail polish that does not contain an organic solvent, and more preferably water-based pigment ink, dye ink, paint, or nail polish. In the present embodiment, water-based pigment ink is used as the coating liquid 11. The color of the coating liquid 11 may be any color such as white, red, or scarlet, and may be transparent or translucent. Further, the coating liquid 11 may contain pearl, lame, or the like.

[0058] The slit portion 20 is formed from the surface to the inside of the coating member 10. The slit portion 20 is a slit into which the tip portion 220 can be inserted. In the present embodiment, the slit portion 20 is formed from the end face 5 of the coating member 10 to the inside. The slit portion can guide the relative movement between the inserted tip portion and the coating tool 1 (coating member). A coating portion 21 is formed in the slit portion 20. Here, the tip portion 220 is the tip portion of the claw 210 and is a portion extending from the fingertip 205 of the finger 200.

[0059] In the present embodiment, the shape of the slit portion 20 is such that the opening 20a is linear and the depth at any position of the opening 20a is the same. Here, the shape of the slit portion 20 is not limited to this. For example, the opening 20a may be curved, or in the direction in which the opening 20a extends, the central side may be deep and the both end sides may be shallow.

[0060] Also, in the present embodiment, the slit portion 20 is formed so as to extend parallel to the longitudinal direction of the coating member 10, but is not limited to this, and may be formed so as to extend (inclined) in a direction intersecting the longitudinal direction of the coating member 10.

[0061] Also, in the present embodiment, the slit portion 20 is formed on the end face 5 of the coating member 10, but is not limited to this, and may be formed on another surface (for example, a side surface). The slit portion 20 can be formed on a desired surface regardless of the shape of the coating member 10.

[0062] Also, in the present embodiment, the slit portion 20 is one, but is not limited to this, and may be plural. Also, the plurality of slit portions 20 may be formed on the same surface of the coating member 10, or may be formed on a plurality of surfaces.

[0063] The coating part 21 is formed on the inner surface of the slit part 20. The coating part 21 is a coating part capable of coating the coating liquid 11 on at least the surface of the inserted claw tip part 220. In the present embodiment, the coating part 21 is a coating part capable of coating the coating liquid 11 on the surface and / or the back surface of the inserted claw tip part 220. Further, in the present embodiment, the coating part 21 is a coating part capable of coating the coating liquid 11 on both the front and back surfaces of the inserted claw tip part 220.

[0064] The coating part 21 has a coating surface 22 (first coating surface) capable of coating at least the front surface side of the claw tip part 220. In the present embodiment, the coating part 21 has a coating surface 22 (first coating surface) capable of coating the front surface side of the claw tip part 220 and a coating surface 24 (second coating surface) capable of coating the back surface side of the claw tip part 220. Here, the back surface of the claw tip part 220 is the surface on the fingertip 205 side of the claw tip part 220, and the front surface of the claw tip part 220 is the surface on the side opposite to the back surface and is a part of the surface of the claw 210.

[0065] The coating surface 22 (first coating surface) is a coating surface capable of coating the coating liquid in contact with the surface of the claw tip part 220 inserted in a state where the fingertip 205 is in contact with the first finger guide part 35, which is a finger guide part, on the inner surface of the slit part 20.

[0066] The coating surface 24 (second coating surface) is the inner surface on the side opposite to the coating surface 22 (first coating surface) of the inner surface of the slit part 20. The coating surface 24 (second coating surface) is a coating surface capable of coating the coating liquid 11 in contact with the back surface of the claw tip part 220 inserted in a state where the fingertip 205 is in contact with the first finger guide part 35, which is a finger guide part.

[0067] In this embodiment, the shapes of the coating surfaces 22 and 24 are planar, but are not limited thereto, and may be curved, wavy, or have a shape with one or a plurality of protrusions. Also, the distance between the coating surface 22 and the coating surface 24 may be any distance that allows the tip portion 220 of the nail to be inserted, and is not particularly limited. The distance between the coating surface 22 and the coating surface 24 is set to a distance that allows the coating liquid 11 to be applied to both the front and back surfaces of the tip portion 220 of the nail, for example. The distance between the coating surface 22 and the coating surface 24 may be, for example, the distance at which the coating surfaces 22 and 24 are in surface contact in a state where the tip portion 220 of the nail is inserted.

[0068] Here, in this embodiment, as will be described later, since the second finger guide portion 36 also functions as the finger guide portion of the present invention, it is also possible to use the coating surface 24 as the first coating surface for coating the front surface side of the tip portion 220 of the nail.

[0069] The coating portion 21 is configured to be able to apply the coating liquid 11 to the front surface and / or the back surface of the tip portion 220 of the nail by sandwiching the inserted tip portion 220 of the nail between the coating surface 22 (the first coating surface) and the coating surface 24 (the second coating surface). Since the coating portion 21 sandwiches the tip portion 220 of the nail inserted between the coating surface 22 (the first coating surface) and the coating surface 24 (the second coating surface), it can preferably guide the movement of the applicator 1 and can apply the coating liquid 11 to both the front surface and / or the back surface of the tip portion 220 of the nail. Since the coating portion 21 sandwiches the tip portion 220 of the nail inserted between the coating surface 22 (the first coating surface) and the coating surface 24 (the second coating surface), the applicator 1 can be moved slowly and little by little, so that a desired line of the coating liquid 11 can be easily formed on the tip portion 220 of the nail. In this embodiment, it is configured to be able to preferably apply the coating liquid 11 to both the front surface and the back surface of the tip portion 220 of the nail.

[0070] The finger guides 35, 36 are arranged near the opening 20a of the slit portion 20 on the surface of the coating member 10. The finger guides 35, 36 are arranged in a region where the fingertip 205 abuts when the fingertip portion 220 is inserted into the slit portion 20. The finger guides 35, 36 are configured to be able to suppress the permeation of the coating liquid 11 and prevent the coating liquid 11 from adhering to the abutted finger. Here, in the present embodiment, there are two finger guides 35, 36.

[0071] In the present embodiment, the finger guides 35, 36 are arranged on the end face 5 of the coating member 10. The finger guides 35, 36 are arranged near the opening 20a of the slit portion 20 on the surface of the coating member 10. The finger guides 35, 36 are arranged in a region where the fingertip 205 abuts when the fingertip portion 220 is inserted into the slit portion 20. The finger guides 35, 36 are arranged along the direction in which the opening 20a extends, near the opening 20a in the slit portion 20. The outer edges of the finger guides 35, 36 are arranged so as to overlap all or part of the outer edge of the opening 20a of the slit portion 20. In the present embodiment, the outer edges of the finger guides 35, 36 are arranged so as to overlap all of the outer edge of the opening 20a of the slit portion 20.

[0072] When the coating tool 1 is moved along the outer edge of the fingertip portion 220 with the fingertip portion 220 inserted into the slit portion 20, the finger guides 35, 36 abut against the fingertip 205 and guide the movement of the coating tool. The finger guides 35, 36 guide the movement of the coating tool 1 in the operation of applying the coating liquid 11 to the fingertip portion 220. The finger guides 35, 36 guide the movement of the coating tool 1 from one end to the other end of the fingertip 205 of the coating tool 1 in the operation of applying the coating liquid 11 to the fingertip portion 220.

[0073] The finger guides 35, 36 are film-shaped members made of a material that does not allow the coating liquid directly disposed on the surface of the coating member 10 to penetrate. In the present embodiment, the finger guides 35, 36 are part of the coating portion 30 described later. The finger guide portions 35 and 36 are configured to be able to suppress the permeation of the coating liquid 11 and prevent the coating liquid 11 from adhering to the contacted finger 200 (finger tip 205). The finger guide portions 35 and 36 prevent the coating liquid 11 from adhering to the finger tip 205 that relatively slides in contact with the finger guide portions 35 and 36 during the movement of the applicator 1 for applying the coating liquid 11 to the nail tip portion 220.

[0074] Here, in the present embodiment, the finger guide portions 35 and 36 are part of the coating portion 30 described later, but are not limited thereto. For example, they may be a sheet or plate-like member made of resin, metal, etc. directly disposed on the surface of the coating member 10, a cured portion formed by applying and curing a liquid resin to the coating member 10, or an extended portion formed by extending a part of the outer cylinder described later and disposing it on the surface of the coating member 10.

[0075] The coating portion 30 is configured by a film made of a material that does not allow the coating liquid 11 to penetrate and covers all or part of the surface of the coating member 10 excluding the slit portion 20 in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the coating portion 30 covers all of the surface of the coating member 10 excluding the slit portion 20 and is configured by a film made of a material that does not allow the coating liquid 11 to penetrate. The coating portion 30 covers substantially the entire surface of the coating member 10. The coating portion 30 does not cover only the slit portion 20 and is exposed to the external space. Here, the coating portion 30 is configured by a film made of a material that does not allow the coating liquid 11 to penetrate, but the film does not need to have a uniform thickness, and the surface does not need to be planar, as long as it is formed so that a finger does not directly contact the coating member 10 impregnated with the coating liquid 11. Also, in the present embodiment, as described above, the finger guide portions 35 and 36 are part of the coating portion 30 described later.

[0076] The coating portion 30 is formed, for example, by applying a thermosetting resin, an ultraviolet curable resin, etc. to the surface of the coating member 10 and curing it. In this case, as described later, after forming the coating portion 30 on the surface of the coating member 10, the slit portion 20 is formed, whereby the applicator 1 can be preferably obtained.

[0077] In addition to the above-mentioned thermosetting resin, ultraviolet curable resin, etc., the coating portion 30 can also be formed by disposing a sheet or plate-like member made of resin, metal, etc. on the entire surface of the coating member 10. Further, the coating portion 30 can also be formed by attaching a vinyl sheet or a metal thin film to the entire surface, or by housing it in a bag made of a vinyl sheet or a metal thin film. Further, the coating portion 30 may be formed by injection molding.

[0078] In the present embodiment, the coating portion 30 exposes only the slit portion 20 (coating portion 21) to the external space, and does not expose the other portions to the external space. Thereby, in the operation of applying the coating liquid 11 to the nail tip portion 220, the coating operator can directly hold the coating tool 1 by hand and perform the coating operation.

[0079] Further, the coating tool 1 of the present embodiment may be of a disposable type or a type that can be used for a long time by replenishing the coating liquid 11. For replenishing the coating liquid 11, for example, the coating liquid 11 may be dropped onto the coating portion 21, or the coating liquid 11 may be injected with a syringe-type replenisher.

[0080] Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 4, the manufacturing method of the coating tool 1 of the present embodiment will be described. First, in the coating liquid impregnation step ST10, the coating member raw material 15 is impregnated with the coating liquid. Thereby, the coating member 10 impregnated with the coating liquid 11 is manufactured.

[0081] Subsequently, in the coating step ST20, an ultraviolet curable resin is applied to the entire surface of the coating member 10. Then, the ultraviolet curable resin applied to the surface of the coating member 10 is irradiated with ultraviolet rays to be cured. Thereby, a coating portion 30 covering the entire surface of the coating member 10 is formed. Further, thereby, a coating tool raw material member 17 having the coating member 10 impregnated with the coating liquid 11 and the coating portion 30 composed of a film made of a material into which the coating liquid 11 does not penetrate is manufactured. Here, it is also possible to apply the ultraviolet curable resin to a part of the surface of the coating member 10. In this case, a coating tool raw material member 17 in which a part of the coating member 10 is covered by the coating portion 30 is manufactured.

[0082] Subsequently, in the slit forming step ST30, a slit portion 20 is formed in the coating tool raw material member 17 in which the entire surface of the coating member 10 impregnated with the coating liquid 11 is covered by the coating portion 30. Thereby, the coating tool 1 is manufactured. This manufacturing method is an example of a method for manufacturing the coating tool 1, and the coating tool 1 can also be manufactured by other manufacturing methods.

[0083] With reference to FIG. 5, the usage method of the coating tool 1 will be described. Specifically, a coating method of applying the coating liquid 11 to the nail tip portion 220 using the coating tool 1 will be described. First, the coating operator inserts the nail tip portion 220 into the slit portion 20 of the coating tool 1. Subsequently, the coating operator brings the fingertip 205 into contact with the finger guide portion 35.

[0084] Subsequently, the coating operator moves the coating tool 1 along the outer edge of the nail tip portion 220 with the nail tip portion 220 inserted into the slit portion 20. Thereby, the coating liquid 11 can be applied to the nail tip portion 220 with a predetermined width. In the present embodiment, the coating liquid 11 can be applied to both the front and back surfaces of the nail tip portion 220.

[0085] With reference to FIGS. 6 to 11, a modification of the coating tool according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 illustrates modification examples (A) to (J) of the slit portion in one applicator. FIG. 7 illustrates modification examples (K) to (O) of the slit portion in a plurality of applicators. As shown in FIG. 6, modification example (A) is a modification example in which the linear slit portion 20 is formed so as not to reach both ends when viewed from the end face 5 side, and the side face side is not opened.

[0086] Modification examples (B) and (C) are modification examples in which the slit portion 20 is curved when viewed from the end face 5 side, and the shape of the bottom surface in the depth direction of the slit portion 20 is curved when viewed from the side face. In modification example (B), the depth of the slit portion 20 is deep, and in modification example (C), the depth of the slit portion 20 is formed shallower than that in modification example (B). Further, modification example (B) is a modification example in which the slit portion 20 is formed so as to reach both ends when viewed from the end face 5 side, and the side face side is opened, and modification example (C) is a modification example in which the slit portion 20 is formed so as not to reach both ends when viewed from the end face 5 side, and the side face side is not opened.

[0087] In modification example (D), the slit portion 20 is formed on the side face 6, and the depth direction of the slit portion 20 intersects the longitudinal direction of the coating member.

[0088] Modification examples (E) and (F) are modification examples in which the positions of the end faces are formed at different positions (heights) with the slit portion 20 interposed therebetween. Modification example (E) has an end face 5 and an end face 5E that is lower in position than the end face 5 and is separated from the end face 5 by the slit portion 20. Similarly, modification example (F) has an end face 5 and an end face 5F that is lower in position than the end face 5 and is separated from the end face 5 by the slit portion 20. Further, modification example (E) is a modification example in which the slit portion 20 is formed so as to reach both ends when viewed from the end face 5 side, and the side face side is opened, and modification example (F) is a modification example in which the slit portion 20 is formed so as not to reach both ends when viewed from the end face 5 side, and the side face side is not opened.

[0089] Modification (G) is a modification in which the end face 5E in modification (E) is curved. Specifically, modification (G) is a modification having an end face 5 and a curved end face 5G that sandwiches the slit portion 20, is lower in position than the end face 5, and becomes lower in position toward the end portion side.

[0090] Modification (H) is a modification in which a linear slit portion 20 is formed on the end face 5, and the depth direction of the slit portion 20 intersects the longitudinal direction of the coating member.

[0091] Modification (I) is a modification in which a linear slit portion 20 is formed on the end face 5 and the end face 5 is curved.

[0092] Modification (J) is a modification in which the slit portion 20 is formed on the side face 6 and the depth direction is parallel to the short side direction (radial direction) of the coating member. Modification (J) has an end face 5 and an end face 5J that is lower in position than the end face 5, and is a modification in which the inner surface of the slit portion 20 is formed to be continuous with the end face 5J. Modification (J) is a modification that is similar to the structure on the end face side of modification (E) when viewed from the side face.

[0093] Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7, modifications (K) to (N) are modifications in which two slit portions are formed in parallel on the end face 5, and modification (O) is a modification in which two slit portions are formed in a cross shape on the end face 5. Modification (K) is a modification in which the end face 5 is planar, a slit portion 20 is linearly formed at the center of the end face 5, and a linear slit portion 20K is formed on the outer edge side in parallel with the slit portion 20. The lengths of the slit portion 20 and the slit portion 20K are different, and it is a modification that can be used according to the type of finger.

[0094] Modification example (L) is a modification example in which the end face in modification example (K) is multi-step. It has an end face 5, an end face 5La that is arranged sandwiching the end face 5 and the slit portion 20 and is lower in position than the end face 5, and an end face 5Lb that is arranged sandwiching the end face 5La and the slit portion 20L and is lower in position than the end face 5La. The depths of the slit portion 20 and the slit portion 20L are different, and it is a modification example that can be used according to the length of the claw tip portion.

[0095] Modification example (M) is a modification example in which a part of the end face in modification example (L) is inclined. It has an end face 5Ma and an end face 5Mb that are inclined so as to be lower in position toward the outside. It can be used according to the length of the claw tip portion, and the end faces 5Ma and 5Mb that function as finger guide portions correspond to the shape of the fingertip.

[0096] Modification example (N) is a modification example in which the other part of the end face in modification example (M) is also inclined. It has an end face 5Nc that is inclined on the side opposite to the end faces 5Na and 5Nb. The end face 5Nc is inclined so as to be lower in position toward the outside opposite to the end faces 5Na and 5Nb. It can be used according to the length of the claw tip portion, and the end faces 5Na and 5Nb that function as finger guide portions correspond to the shape of the fingertip. Also, by not forming a coating portion on the end face 5Nc, a separate coating portion can be formed.

[0097] Modification example (O) is a modification example in which two slit portions are formed in a cross shape on the end face 5. The lengths of the slit portion 20 and the slit portion 20O are different, and it is a modification example that can be used according to the type of finger.

[0098] With reference to FIGS. 9 to 11, the usage method of the modification example of the applicator 1 will be described. Specifically, the coating method of applying the coating liquid 11 to the claw tip portion 220 using the applicator of the modification example will be described. With reference to FIG. 8, the usage method of the applicator 1B of the modification example (B) will be described. The applicator 1B is a modification example suitable for coating a long claw tip portion 220. First, the operator inserts the fingertip 220 into the slit portion 20 of the applicator 1B. The operator inserts the long fingertip 220 into the slit portion 20.

[0099] Subsequently, the operator brings the fingertip 205 into contact with the finger guide portion 35. For example, in this state, the tip (outer edge) of the fingertip 220 contacts the bottom surface of the slit portion 20.

[0100] Subsequently, with the fingertip 220 inserted into the slit portion 20, the operator moves the applicator 1B along the outer edge of the fingertip 220. Since the bottom surface of the slit portion 20 is curved, the applicator 1B is moved in a smooth curved shape, and a curved coating line with a predetermined width can be formed on the fingertip 220. Also, the coating liquid 11 can be applied to both the front and back surfaces of the fingertip 220.

[0101] The usage method of the applicator 1C of the modification (C) will be described with reference to FIG. 9. The applicator 1C is a modification suitable for coating with a short fingertip 220. First, the operator inserts the fingertip 220 into the slit portion 20 of the applicator 1C. The operator inserts the short fingertip 220 into the slit portion 20.

[0102] Subsequently, the operator brings the fingertip 205 into contact with the finger guide portion 35. For example, in this state, the tip (outer edge) of the fingertip 220 contacts the bottom surface of the slit portion 20.

[0103] Subsequently, with the fingertip 220 inserted into the slit portion 20, the operator moves the applicator 1C along the outer edge of the fingertip 220. Since the bottom surface of the slit portion 20 is curved, the applicator 1C is moved in a smooth curved shape, and a curved coating line with a predetermined width can be formed on the fingertip 220. Also, the coating liquid 11 can be applied to both the front and back surfaces of the fingertip 220.

[0104] In addition, an applicator 1C can also be used to apply the long nail tip portion 220. In this case, instead of the entire nail tip portion 220, an application line with a predetermined width can be formed on the outer edge side of the nail tip portion 220.

[0105] With reference to FIG. 10, the method of using the applicator 1E of the modification (E) will be described. The applicator 1E is a modification capable of forming a thick application line that extends beyond the nail tip portion 220 on the nail 210. First, the operator inserts the nail tip portion 220 into the slit portion 20 of the applicator 1E.

[0106] Subsequently, the operator brings the fingertip 205 into contact with the finger guide portion 35. For example, in this state, the application surface 22 contacts a range that extends beyond the nail tip portion 220 on the surface side of the nail 210 (including the nail tip portion and contacting up to the root side of the nail from the nail tip portion).

[0107] Subsequently, with the nail tip portion 220 inserted into the slit portion 20, the operator moves the applicator 1E along the outer edge of the nail tip portion 220. Thereby, an application line wider than that in the above-described embodiment and modification can be formed on the nail tip portion 220. A wide application line can be formed that is applied to a range beyond the nail tip portion 220. In addition, the coating liquid 11 can be applied to both the front and back surfaces of the nail tip portion 220.

[0108] With reference to FIG. 11, the method of using the applicator 1J of the modification (J) will be described. The applicator 1J is a modification capable of forming a thick application line that extends beyond the nail tip portion 220 on the nail 210, similar to the above-described applicator 1E. First, the operator inserts the nail tip portion 220 into the slit portion 20 of the applicator 1J.

[0109] Subsequently, the operator brings the fingertip 205 into contact with the finger guide portion 35. For example, in this state, the application surface 22 contacts a range that extends beyond the nail tip portion 220 on the surface side of the nail 210 (including the nail tip portion and contacting up to the root side of the nail from the nail tip portion).

[0110] Subsequently, in a state where the tip portion 220 is inserted into the slit portion 20, the applicator 1J is moved along the outer edge of the tip portion 220. As a result, similar to the modified example (E), a coating line wider than those in the above-described embodiment and modified examples can be formed on the tip portion 220. A wide coating line can be formed up to a range beyond the tip portion 220. Further, the coating liquid 11 can be applied to both the front and back surfaces of the tip portion 220.

[0111] According to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained. According to the present embodiment, the applicator includes a coating member impregnated with the coating liquid, a slit portion into which a tip portion formed from the surface to the inside of the coating member can be inserted, and a coating portion formed on the inner surface of the slit portion and capable of applying the coating liquid to the front and / or back surfaces of the inserted tip portion. Thereby, the operator can easily apply the coating liquid with a certain width to the tip portion by inserting the tip portion into the slit portion.

[0112] Further, the slit portion can guide the relative movement between the inserted tip portion and the applicator (coating member). Thereby, the operator can relatively move the inserted tip portion and the applicator (coating member), for example, by moving the applicator in the outer edge direction of the tip portion, and easily apply the coating liquid with a certain width to the tip portion.

[0113] Further, the applicator has a finger guide portion that is disposed in a region where the fingertip abuts in a state where the tip portion is inserted into the slit portion, can suppress the penetration of the coating liquid, and can prevent the coating liquid from adhering to the abutting finger. Thereby, the operator can easily apply the coating liquid with a certain width to the tip portion. For example, even when the operator works with a hand that is not the dominant hand, a coating line with a certain width can be easily formed on the tip portion. Further, thereby, the applicator is configured to be able to form a coating line on the tip portion without adhering the coating liquid to the fingertip.

[0114] Further, according to the present embodiment, the finger guide portion is disposed near the opening in the slit portion along the direction in which the opening extends. Thereby, the applicator can suitably abut the fingertip against the finger guide portion and prevent the coating liquid from adhering to the fingertip.

[0115] Further, according to the present embodiment, the outer edge of the finger guide portion is disposed so as to overlap all or a part of the outer edge of the opening of the slit portion. Thereby, the applicator can suitably prevent the coating liquid from adhering to the fingertip.

[0116] Further, according to the present embodiment, when the applicator is moved along the outer edge of the fingertip portion with the fingertip portion inserted into the slit portion, the finger guide portion abuts against the fingertip and guides the movement of the applicator. Thereby, the coating operator can easily apply the coating liquid with a constant width to the fingertip portion. For example, even when the coating operator works with a non-dominant hand, the coating operator can easily form a coating line with a constant width on the fingertip portion. Further, thereby, the applicator is configured to be able to form a coating line on the fingertip portion without adhering the coating liquid on the fingertip.

[0117] Further, according to the present embodiment, the finger guide portion is a film-like member made of a material that does not allow the coating liquid directly disposed on the surface of the coating member to penetrate. Further, thereby, the applicator is configured to be able to form a coating line on the fingertip portion without adhering the coating liquid on the fingertip. Further, thereby, since the finger guide portion is film-like, it can be inserted into the slit portion up to the base of the fingertip portion, and a more suitable coating line can be formed.

[0118] Further, according to the present embodiment, it further has a coating portion formed of a film that covers the surface of the applicator except for the slit portion and is made of a material that does not allow the coating liquid to penetrate. Thereby, the coating operator can directly hold the applicator in hand and perform the coating operation. Further, thereby, the coating operator can suitably make fine adjustments to the coating area. In addition, since the surface of the applicator is coated, containers and the like are unnecessary, and it can be miniaturized. Also, in carrying, it can be directly placed in a bag, a pouch, or the like. The applicator of the present embodiment is small and can prevent the adhesion of the coating liquid, so it is excellent in storage and portability.

[0119] Further, according to the present embodiment, the finger guide portion is constituted by a part of the coating portion. Thereby, the applicator is excellent in manufacturability. According to the present embodiment, the applicator is, for example, an applicator raw material member having a coating member impregnated with a coating liquid and a coating portion constituted by a film of a material through which the coating liquid does not penetrate, and is manufactured by forming a slit portion in the applicator raw material member in which the entire surface of the coating member impregnated with the coating liquid is covered by the coating portion. The applicator can be easily manufactured and is excellent in manufacturability.

[0120] Further, according to the present embodiment, the applicator has a first coating surface that abuts on the surface of the tip of the nail inserted in a state where the fingertip abuts on the finger guide portion among the inner surfaces of the slit portion, and applies the coating liquid. Thereby, the applicator can apply the coating liquid to the surface of the tip of the nail.

[0121] Further, according to the present embodiment, the applicator further has a second coating surface that abuts on the back surface of the tip of the nail inserted in a state where the fingertip abuts on the finger guide portion, and is the inner surface on the opposite side of the first coating surface among the inner surfaces of the slit portion, and applies the coating liquid. Thereby, the applicator can apply the coating liquid to the back surface of the tip of the nail.

[0122] Further, according to the present embodiment, the application part is configured to be able to apply a coating liquid to the front and / or back surface of the nail tip part by sandwiching the nail tip part inserted between the first application surface and the second application surface. Thereby, the applicator can apply the coating liquid to the front surface, the back surface, or both surfaces of the nail tip part, and since the nail tip part is sandwiched by the slit part, it is configured to enable suitable application work. The application operator moves the applicator along the outer edge of the nail tip part to apply the coating liquid. Since the nail tip part is sandwiched by the slit part, it is difficult for the applicator to shake, and a clean application line can be formed. The slit part (application part, first application surface, and second application surface) has a function of guiding the movement of the applicator together with the finger guide part.

[0123] Also, according to the present embodiment, the shape of the slit part is such that the opening is linear or curved, and the depth of the slit part is the same at any position of the opening. Further, according to the present embodiment, the shape of the slit part is such that the opening is linear or curved, and the depth of the slit part is deeper on the central side and shallower on both end sides in the direction in which the opening extends. Also, according to the present embodiment, the applicator has a plurality of slit parts. Thereby, the applicator has various variations. The applicator is configured to be able to set the shape and depth of the slit part, the shape of the end face, the shape of the finger guide part, etc., according to the length and shape of the nail tip part, the shape of the application line to be formed, the correspondence to multiple types of nails, and usability.

[0124] Subsequently, with reference to FIGS. 12 to 14, the applicator in the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the applicator of the second embodiment, and is (a) a top view of the applicator and (b) a front view of the applicator. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the manufacturing method of the applicator in the second embodiment. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the usage method of the applicator of the second embodiment, and is a diagram for explaining (a) the usage method and the application state on the front side and (b) the application state on the back side. Regarding the same configurations as those in the first embodiment, the description will be omitted, and the different configurations will be described. For the configurations not described, the description in the above-mentioned first embodiment will be incorporated.

[0125] As shown in Fig. 12, the applicator 100 of the second embodiment is different from the applicator of the first embodiment in that it has a coating portion 24A on the coating surface. Specifically, the coating portion 120 of the applicator 100 is disposed on the surface of the inner surface of the slit portion 20 on the side opposite to the coating surface 22 (first coating surface), and further has a coating surface coating portion 24A formed of a film made of a material that does not allow the coating liquid 11 to penetrate. In the present embodiment, the coating portion 120 is disposed on the surface of the coating surface 24 (second coating surface), and further has a coating surface coating portion 24A formed of a film made of a material that does not allow the coating liquid 11 to penetrate. Here, in the present embodiment, since the surface of the coating surface 24 (second coating surface) is covered with the coating surface coating portion 24A, it is in a state where the coating liquid 11 cannot be applied to the tip portion 220. The coating surface 24 (second coating surface) is a surface that functions as a coating surface when there is no coating surface coating portion 24A, is a structural common part with other embodiments, and the same name is used in relation to the flow of description in other embodiments.

[0126] The coating surface coating portion 24A is a film made of a material that does not allow the coating liquid 11 to penetrate, and covers the surface of the coating surface 24 (second coating surface), which is the inner surface of the slit portion 20 on the side opposite to the coating surface 22 (first coating surface). Therefore, in the applicator 100, the coating surface 24 (second coating surface) is configured so that the back surface of the tip portion 220 cannot be coated with the coating liquid 11. In other words, the applicator 100 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to form a coating line only on the surface side of the tip portion 220.

[0127] Subsequently, with reference to Fig. 13, the manufacturing method of the applicator 100 of the second embodiment will be described. The manufacturing method of the applicator 100 of the present embodiment is different from the manufacturing method of the applicator 1 of the first embodiment in that it further has a coating surface coating step of forming the coating surface coating portion 24A. First, in the coating liquid impregnation step ST110, the coating member raw material 15 is impregnated with the coating liquid. Thereby, the coating member 10 impregnated with the coating liquid 11 is manufactured.

[0128] Subsequently, in the coating step ST120, an ultraviolet curable resin is applied to the entire surface of the coating member 10. Then, the ultraviolet curable resin applied to the surface of the coating member 10 is irradiated with ultraviolet rays to be cured. As a result, a coating portion 30 covering the entire surface of the coating member 10 is formed. Also, thereby, a coating tool raw material member 17 having a coating member 10 impregnated with the coating liquid 11 and a coating portion 30 composed of a film made of a material into which the coating liquid 11 does not penetrate is manufactured.

[0129] Subsequently, in the slit forming step ST130, a slit portion 20 is formed in the coating tool raw material member 17 in which the entire surface of the coating member 10 impregnated with the coating liquid 11 is covered by the coating portion 30.

[0130] Subsequently, in the coating surface coating step ST140, a coating surface coating portion 24A is formed on the surface of the inner surface of the slit portion 20 formed in the slit forming step ST130, which is opposite to the coating surface 22 (first coating surface). That is, in the coating surface coating step ST140, a coating surface coating portion 24A is formed on the surface of the coating surface 24 (second coating surface), which is the inner surface of the slit portion 20 formed by the slit forming step S130. For example, an ultraviolet curable resin is applied to the surface of the coating surface 24 (second coating surface). Then, the ultraviolet curable resin applied to the surface of the coating surface 24 is irradiated with ultraviolet rays to be cured. As a result, a coating surface coating portion 24A covering the surface of the coating surface 24 is formed. Specifically, a coating surface coating portion 24A, which is a film made of a material into which the coating liquid 11 does not penetrate, is formed on the surface of the coating surface 24. Thereby, the coating tool 100 of the second embodiment can be manufactured. This manufacturing method is an example of a method for manufacturing the coating tool 100, and the coating tool 100 can also be manufactured by other manufacturing methods.

[0131] The usage method of the coating tool 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 14. Specifically, a coating method for applying the coating liquid 11 to the toe portion 220 using the coating tool 100 will be described. First, the applicator inserts the fingertip 220 into the slit 20 of the applicator 100.

[0132] Subsequently, the applicator places the fingertip 205 in contact with the finger guide portion 35. For example, in this state, the surface of the fingertip 220 is brought into contact with the coating surface 22, and the back surface of the fingertip 220 is brought into contact with the coating surface coating portion 24A. The back surface of the fingertip 220 is not brought into contact with the coating surface 24 (second coating surface).

[0133] Subsequently, with the fingertip 220 inserted into the slit 20, the applicator 100 is moved along the outer edge of the fingertip 220. Thereby, a coating line can be formed with a predetermined width only on the surface of the fingertip 220. In the present embodiment, the coating liquid 11 can be applied only to the surface of the fingertip 220 and not to the back surface.

[0134] According to the present embodiment, in addition to the effects of the first embodiment, the following effects are achieved. According to the present embodiment, the coating portion further includes a coating surface coating portion formed of a film made of a material through which the coating liquid does not penetrate and is disposed on the surface of the second coating surface. Thereby, the applicator can form a coating line only on the surface side of the fingertip portion.

[0135] Also, according to the present embodiment, the applicator is manufactured by forming a coating surface coating portion on the surface of the second coating surface, which is the inner surface of the slit portion formed by the slit forming step. The applicator is manufactured by forming a coating surface coating portion, which is a film made of a material through which the coating liquid does not penetrate, on the surface of the second coating surface. Thereby, the applicator of the second embodiment can be manufactured by forming a coating surface coating portion on the surface of the second coating surface after manufacturing the applicator of the first embodiment. Further, thereby, the applicator of the second embodiment can be manufactured by adding a coating surface coating formation step to the manufacturing line of the applicator of the first embodiment. The applicator of the second embodiment can be manufactured by the same manufacturing line (common up to the slit forming step) as the applicator of the first embodiment.

[0136] Next, with reference to FIGS. 15 to 17, the applicator in the third embodiment will be described. FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram for explaining the applicator of the third embodiment. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the usage method of the applicator of the third embodiment, which is a diagram for explaining (a) the usage method and the coating state on the front side, and (b) the coating state on the back side. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining a modification example in the applicator of the third embodiment, which is a diagram for explaining modification examples (A) to (C). Note that the description of the same configurations as those in the first embodiment or the second embodiment will be omitted, and the different configurations will be described. For the configurations not described, the description in the above-mentioned first embodiment or second embodiment will be incorporated.

[0137] As shown in FIG. 15, the applicator 110 of the third embodiment is different from the above-described applicator in that it has an outer cylinder portion 300 that houses the applicator of the first embodiment or the second embodiment. The applicator 110 of the present embodiment is a pen-type applicator that can be used as a penta-type applicator. Specifically, the pen-type applicator 110 of the present embodiment further includes an outer cylinder portion 300 that houses the applicator 1(100) of the first embodiment or the second embodiment in a state where a part thereof is exposed. And the opening 20a of the slit portion 20 and the finger guide portion 35 are arranged at the exposed portion 105 which is the exposed part of the applicator 1(100). Here, the exposed portion 150 may be such that only the end face is exposed from the outer cylinder portion 300, or a certain portion including the end face may be exposed.

[0138] The outer cylinder portion 300 has a housing portion 310 that houses the applicator 1(100) and a grip portion 320 that is gripped by the coating operator. The housing portion 310 is a cylindrical portion that houses the applicator 1(100) in a state where a part thereof is exposed. The housing portion 310 holds the applicator 1(100) by a plurality of holding portions 315 arranged on the inner surface.

[0139] The grip portion 320 is a portion that is gripped by the coating operator. The coating operator holds the grip portion 320 to perform the coating operation. A part of the applicator 1(100) may be housed and arranged inside the grip portion 320.

[0140] As described above, a part of the coating tool 1 (100) on the end face 5 side is exposed to the outside and is accommodated and arranged in the outer cylinder part 300. In the coating tool 1 (100), the parts necessary for the coating operation are exposed and arranged. The opening 20a of the slit part 20 and the finger guide part 35 are arranged in the exposed part 105 which is the exposed part in the coating tool 1 (100).

[0141] Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 16, a method of using the pen-type coating tool 110 will be described. Specifically, a coating method of applying the coating liquid 11 to the fingertip part 220 using the coating tool 110 will be described. First, the coating operator holds the gripping part 320 in the outer cylinder part 300 and inserts the fingertip part 220 into the slit part 20 of the coating tool 1.

[0142] Subsequently, the coating operator brings the fingertip 205 into contact with the finger guide part 35. Subsequently, with the fingertip part 220 inserted into the slit part 20, the coating tool 1 accommodated in the outer cylinder part 300 is moved along the outer edge of the fingertip part 220. Thereby, a coating line can be formed with a predetermined width on the fingertip part 220. In the present embodiment, the coating liquid 11 can be applied to both the front surface and the back surface of the fingertip part 220.

[0143] With reference to FIG. 17, a modification of the coating tool according to the first embodiment will be described. In FIG. 17, modifications (A) to (C) of the coating tool 110 are illustrated. As shown in FIG. 17, the modification (A) is a modification in which the tip side of the accommodating part 310 of the outer cylinder part 300 is formed in an inclined shape. In the pen-type coating tool 110A, the tip part of the accommodating part 310 has an annular inclined surface 314 that faces the gripping part 320 side as it goes radially outward. Thereby, during the coating operation, the part where the finger hits is reduced, and the workability in the coating operation is improved.

[0144] Further, the modified example (B) is a modified example in which the applicator 1E in the modified example (E) in the first embodiment is accommodated and disposed in the outer cylinder portion 300, and the accommodation portion 310 in the outer cylinder portion 300 is a modified example of a shape corresponding to the end face shape of the applicator 1. In the pen-type applicator 110B, the tip of the accommodation portion 310 has two steps, namely, a first step portion 316 corresponding to the finger guide portion 36 and a second step portion 317 corresponding to the finger guide portion 35.

[0145] Further, the modified example (C) is a modified example in which the thin portion 119 having the application surface 22 protrudes from the outer cylinder portion 300, and the accommodation portion 310 in the outer cylinder portion 300 is a modified example of a shape that causes the thin portion 119 having the application surface 22 to protrude to the outside. In the pen-type applicator 110C, the applicator 1P has a thin portion 119 that is a portion having the application surface 22 and is thin. The tip of the accommodation portion 310 has two steps, namely, a flat portion 318 corresponding to the finger guide portion 35 and an inclined portion 319 that protrudes the thin portion 119. Thereby, in the application operation, since the thin portion 119 slightly deforms corresponding to the shape of the fingertip portion 220, the pen-type applicator 110C is excellent in application workability.

[0146] According to the present embodiment, in addition to the effects in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the following effects are achieved. According to the present embodiment, the applicator further includes an outer cylinder portion that accommodates the applicators of the first embodiment and the second embodiment in a state where a part thereof is exposed. The opening of the slit portion and the finger guide portion are disposed in the exposed portion that is the exposed part of the applicator in the first embodiment and the second embodiment. Thereby, the pen-type applicator 110 of the present embodiment can be used as a pen-type applicator. This is a suitable mode for an application operator who has become a pen-type applicator. Further, according to this, the application operator can obtain suitable usability for each by adjusting the position of holding the gripping portion.

[0147] Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the applicator in the fourth embodiment will be described. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining an example in the applicator of the fourth embodiment, and is a diagram for explaining examples (A) to (E). Note that the description of the same configurations as those in the first to third embodiments will be omitted, and the different configurations will be described. For the configurations not described, the descriptions in the first to third embodiments described above are incorporated.

[0148] As shown in FIG. 18, the applicator in the fourth embodiment is different from the applicator in the third embodiment in that the outer cylinder portion is thin-walled. The applicator in this embodiment is a pen-type applicator that can be used as a pen-type applicator. Specifically, the pen-type applicators 520A to E in this embodiment have a thin-walled outer cylinder portion 400 that houses the applicator 1 (100) of the first embodiment or the second embodiment in a state where a part thereof is exposed. The opening 20a of the slit portion 20 and the finger guide portion 35 are disposed on the exposed portion, which is the exposed part of the applicator 1 (100).

[0149] The outer cylinder portion 400 is a thin-walled portion having a hollow portion for housing the applicator 1 (100). The outer cylinder portion 400 is constituted by, for example, a straw-shaped member. The outer cylinder portion 400 has a hollow portion, and houses and holds the applicator 1 (100) in the hollow portion. The outer cylinder portion 400 houses and holds the applicator 1 (100) on one end side of the hollow portion, and the other end is sealed. Here, the outer cylinder portion may have one or more ventilation holes for suppressing the influence of the change (expansion, contraction) of the gas volume in the hollow portion.

[0150] The outer cylinder portion 400 may hold the applicator 1 (100) by bringing the inner surface of the hollow portion into close contact with the outer surface of the applicator 1 (100), or may be fixed by applying an adhesive to the outer periphery or the outer surface of the end face of the applicator 1 (100) and bonding.

[0151] The length of the outer cylinder portion 400 is, for example, 3 to 15 cm, preferably 5 to 12 cm, more preferably 6 to 10 cm, but is not particularly limited. The length of the outer cylinder portion 400 can be appropriately set according to usability and appearance. The inner diameter of the outer cylinder portion 400 can be set in the same manner as the diameter of the applicator 1 (100). The inner diameter of the outer cylinder portion 400 is, for example, 5 to 15 mm, preferably 7 to 13 mm, more preferably 8 to 11 mm, but is not particularly limited. It can be appropriately set according to the diameter of the applicator 1 (100) and the holding method.

[0152] As shown in FIG. 18, the pen-type applicator 520 of Example (A) includes the applicator 1 (100) of the first embodiment or the second embodiment, and a thin-walled outer cylinder portion 400 that houses the applicator 1 (100) in a state where a part thereof is exposed. In this example, only the end face of the applicator 1 (100) is exposed and disposed in the external space. The applicator 1 (100) is accommodated and disposed at one end side in the hollow portion of the outer cylinder portion 400 in a state where the opening of the slit portion 20 and the finger guide portion 35 are exposed. Further, the other end side of the outer cylinder portion 400 is sealed, for example, by crimping or heat sealing.

[0153] Example (B) is an example in which the outer cylinder portion 400 in Example (A) is short. Regarding other configurations, they are the same as those in Example (A). The pen-type applicator 520B is a pen-type applicator having a short length and is excellent in storage properties and the like.

[0154] Example (C) is an example in which the end face and a part of the applicator 1 (100) in Example (A) are exposed to the outside. Since the pen-type applicator 520C performs position regulation of the tip portion 220 at the end portion of the outer cylinder portion 400 below the end face (deeper than the opening of the slit portion 20), the tip portion 220 can be inserted deeper into the slit portion 20 than the pen-type applicator 520A, and the degree of inclination of the tip portion 220 with respect to the depth direction of the slit portion 20 can be increased. Thereby, the pen-type applicator 520C is excellent in usability.

[0155] Embodiment (D) is an example in which the fixing member 410 is accommodated and arranged in the outer cylinder portion 400 in Embodiment (A). The pen-type applicator 520D has a fixing member 410 that is accommodated and arranged on the other end side in the hollow portion of the outer cylinder portion 400. In the present embodiment, the fixing member 410 abuts against the applicator 1 (100) and restricts the movement of the applicator 1 (100). Further, the fixing member 410 is arranged so as to reduce (eliminate) the space in the hollow portion of the outer cylinder portion 400, and suppresses the influence due to the volume change of the internal gas.

[0156] Embodiment (E) is an example in which the fixing member in Embodiment (D) is a thin-walled cylindrical member (for example, a resin straw-shaped member) similar to the outer cylinder portion 400. The pen-type applicator 520E has a fixing member 411 that is accommodated and arranged on the other end side in the hollow portion of the outer cylinder portion 400. The fixing member 411 is a cylindrical member having a diameter smaller than that of the outer cylinder portion 400 and a length shorter than that of the outer cylinder portion, and is accommodated and arranged in the hollow portion of the outer cylinder portion 400 in a double-tube manner. Further, the other end sides of the outer cylinder portion 400 and the fixing member 411 are integrally sealed by, for example, crimping or heat sealing. In the present embodiment, the fixing member 411 abuts against the applicator 1 (100) and restricts the movement of the applicator 1 (100). Further, the fixing member 411 is arranged so as to adjust the space in the hollow portion of the outer cylinder portion 400, and suppresses the influence due to the volume change of the internal gas. Here, as described above, the outer cylinder portion 400 and / or the fixing member 411 may have one or more ventilation holes for suppressing the influence due to the change (expansion, contraction) of the gas volume in the hollow portion.

[0157] According to the present embodiment, in addition to the effects in the first to third embodiments, the following effects are obtained. According to the present embodiment, the pen-type applicator can be used as a pen-type applicator. This is a suitable mode for an applicator operator who has become a pen-type applicator. Further, according to this embodiment, since the pen-type applicator can be manufactured using a thin-film outer cylinder member having a hollow portion, the product cost can be reduced. Further, the pen-type applicator of this embodiment can be manufactured, for example, simply by inserting and adhesively fixing an applicator (coating member, applicator raw material member) into a straw-shaped outer cylinder, and thus the manufacturing is simple and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

[0158] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and modifications, improvements, etc. within the scope that can achieve the object of the present invention are included in the present invention. In the above-described embodiment, a finger guide portion is formed on the coating member, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a form in which the finger guide portion is not formed may also be used. In this form, the relative movement between the fingertip into which the slit portion is inserted and the applicator is guided. The slit portion mainly guides the movement of the fingertip portion of the applicator in the outer edge direction. Further, the slit portion guides the relative movement between the fingertip portion and the applicator so as to suppress the separation of the fingertip portion from the first coating surface.

[0159] Further, in the above-described embodiment, the coating portion is formed on the entire surface of the coating member, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be formed on a part of the surface of the coating member. For example, it may be formed only on the end surface where the slit portion is formed, or may be formed only on the portion exposed from the outer cylinder. In addition to forming the coating portion by coating a curable resin or the like on the surface of the coating member, for example, as described above, it can also be formed by injection molding. Further, for example, by injection molding, the finger guide portion, the coating portion, and the outer cylinder portion can be integrally formed. When molded in this way, for example, the film thickness of the portion corresponding to the finger guide portion and the coating portion can be made thin, and the film thickness of the portion corresponding to the outer cylinder portion can be made thick.

[0160] In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the finger guide portion, the coating portion, and the coating surface coating portion are formed, for example, by applying a coating agent such as an ultraviolet curable resin to the surface of the coating member or the like. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and they may be formed by melting and solidifying the surface of the coating member. One or more of the finger guide portion, the coating portion, and the coating surface coating portion can also be formed, for example, by heating the surface of the coating member made of a synthetic resin material to melt it. Further, the coating member can also be accommodated and disposed in the outer cylinder portion or the like in a state where the surface of the coating member is melted by heating or the like. In this case, it is possible to form one or more of the finger guide portion, the coating portion, and the coating surface coating portion and fix the coating member to the outer cylinder portion.

[0161] In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the outer cylinder portion holds the coating tool by a plurality of holding portions disposed on the inner surface. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, as described above, the inner surface of the outer cylinder portion and the outer surface of the coating tool may be held in close contact with each other, or the space between the inner surface of the outer cylinder portion and the outer surface of the coating tool may be fixed with an adhesive or the like. Further, a part of the finger guide portion or the coating portion may be used (for example, by applying a coating agent to the coating tool (coating member) and the end portion of the outer cylinder portion when forming) to fix the coating tool and the outer cylinder portion.

[0162] In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the outer cylinder portion is mainly a hollow member having an elongated hollow portion. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. As long as it has a housing portion for housing the coating tool impregnated with the coating liquid, the shape and structure are not particularly limited. For example, it may be in the shape of a cube having a housing portion, a spherical shape, a curved shape, or a shape devised to be easy to hold.

[0163] In addition, the above-described coating tool (including the pen-type coating tool) can suppress the evaporation of the coating liquid from the coating portion, and may further have a cap portion that is detachable from the coating tool. This is preferable because it can suppress the evaporation of the components of the coating liquid from the coating portion exposed to the external space.

[0164] In addition, the applicator in the above-described embodiment is not limited to the manufacturing method described above and can be manufactured by various methods. For example, as a manufacturing method for manufacturing the applicator of the first embodiment, a coating step of forming a coating portion on the surface of the coating member, a slit step of forming a slit portion in the coating member on which the coating portion is formed, and a coating liquid impregnation step of impregnating the coating liquid into the coating member after the slit step can be exemplified.

[0165] For example, as a manufacturing method for manufacturing the applicator of the second embodiment, a slit forming step of forming a slit portion in the coating member, a coating step of forming a coating portion and a coating coating portion on the surface of the coating member on which the slit portion is formed and in the slit portion, a coating removal step of removing one of the coating surface coating portions formed on the slit portion (inner surface) (for example, cutting, etc.), and a coating liquid impregnation step of impregnating the coating liquid into the coating member after the coating removal step can be exemplified.

[0166] Also, for example, as a manufacturing method for manufacturing the pen-type applicator of the third or fourth embodiment, a housing step of housing the coating member in the outer cylinder portion, a coating step of forming a coating portion on the surface of the exposed portion (for example, end face) of the coating member exposed from the outer cylinder portion (which may also serve as a finger guide portion forming step), a slit step of forming a slit portion in the exposed portion (for example, end face) of the coating member on which the coating portion is formed, and a coating liquid impregnation step of impregnating the coating liquid into the coating member after the slit step can be exemplified.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0167] 1 Applicator 5 End face 7 Side face 10 Coating member 11 Coating liquid 20 Slit portion 20a Opening 21 Coating portion 22 Coating surface (first coating surface) 24 Coating surface (second coating surface) 30 Coating part 35 Finger guide part 200 Finger 205 Finger tip 210 Claw 220 Claw tip part 300 Outer cylinder part 310 Accommodation part

Claims

1. a coating member impregnated with a coating liquid; a slit portion formed from the surface to the inside of the application member, into which a toe portion can be inserted and which sandwiches the inserted toe portion between its inner surface; an applicator formed on the inner surface of the slit and capable of applying the application liquid to the front and / or back surface of the inserted toe portion; a planar finger guide portion that is disposed in a region on the surface of the applicator member near the opening of the slit portion and that comes into contact with the fingertip when the toe portion is inserted into the slit portion, and that is capable of suppressing permeation of the application liquid and preventing the application liquid from adhering to the abutting finger, The application member is tubular and extends in a longitudinal direction, an opening of the slit portion and the finger guide portion are disposed at an end portion in the longitudinal direction of the application member, The slit portion is formed to extend in the longitudinal direction, The finger guide portion is formed in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. Applicator.

2. The end portion of the application member is a planar end surface perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, the opening of the slit portion is an opening portion formed in the end surface, The finger guide portion is disposed in a region of the end surface different from the opening. The applicator of claim 1.

3. When the applicator is moved from one end of the tip of the nail to the other end in a state where the tip of the nail is inserted into the slit portion and the fingertip is in contact with the finger guide portion, the slit portion pinches the inserted tip portion between its inner surfaces to suppress shaking of the applicator; The finger guide portion guides the movement of the applicator by sliding relative to a fingertip while in contact with the fingertip.

3. The applicator according to claim 1 or 2.

4. When the applicator is moved along the shape of the fingertip with the toe portion of the nail inserted into the slit portion and the fingertip in contact with the finger guide portion, the slit portion pinches the inserted tip portion between its inner surfaces to suppress shaking of the applicator; The finger guide portion guides the movement of the applicator by sliding relative to a fingertip while in contact with the fingertip.

3. The applicator according to claim 1 or 2.

5. The slit portion is The relative movement between the inserted tip and the applicator can be guided.

5. The applicator according to claim 1.

6. The finger guide portion is The slit portion is disposed in the vicinity of the opening of the slit portion along the direction in which the opening extends.

6. An applicator according to claim 1.

7. The outer edge of the finger guide portion is The slit portion is disposed so as to entirely or partially overlap the outer edge of the opening of the slit portion.

7. The applicator according to claim 6.

8. The finger guide portion is A coating member made of a material that is not permeable to the coating liquid and is placed directly on the surface of the coating member.

8. An applicator according to claim 1.

9. a coating portion that covers all or a part of the surface of the applying member except for the slit portion and is made of a film that is impermeable to the applying liquid; The finger guide portion is The coating portion is formed of a part of the coating portion.

8. An applicator according to claim 1.

10. The application unit is The slit has an inner surface, on which a first application surface is provided, for applying application liquid by contacting a surface of a toe portion inserted with the fingertip in contact with the finger guide portion.

10. An applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

11. The application unit is The slit further includes a second application surface, which is an inner surface of the slit opposite to the first application surface and comes into contact with a back surface of a toe portion inserted with a fingertip in contact with the finger guide portion to apply application liquid. The applicator according to claim 10.

12. The application unit is The coating portion is disposed on the inner surface of the slit portion opposite the first coating surface and is made of a coating material that is impermeable to the coating liquid. The applicator according to claim 10.

13. and an outer cylinder portion that houses the applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 12 with the end portion exposed, The opening of the slit portion and the finger guide portion are disposed at the end portion exposed from the outer cylinder portion. Pen-type applicator.

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