Detachable Gem Fingertip Ornament for Reusable Custom Nail Fit

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing nail and fingertip ornaments face issues such as repetitive cleaning, being used and then discarded, same size and design limitations, nail damage, and single color options, which are not addressed by prior art.

Innovation Solution

A gem embedded detachably attached fingertip ornament process utilizing metallic plates of various sizes and materials, combined with different types of glue and multiple-sized diamonds, designed using a scanning and computer-aided process to create customizable, durable, and fashionable nail ornaments.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional nail ornaments are used, then they can be attached to nails, but they require repetitive cleaning and must be discarded after use

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovereusabilityVSAvoidcleaning maintenance
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The ornament is divided into two separate components: a base ornament body and a detachable attachment member. The attachment member can be removed and cleaned separately, or replaced if damaged, while the main ornament body remains reusable. This segmentation allows the ornament to be cleaned more easily and reused multiple times without requiring complete replacement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If traditional nail ornaments are used, then they provide basic decoration, but they have same size and design limitations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecustomization optionsVSAvoiddesign variety
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment member is designed with a universal attachment mechanism that can be used with various ornament bodies of different sizes, shapes, and designs. This allows a single attachment member to serve multiple functions across different ornament types, enabling customization without increasing overall system complexity. Users can mix and match different ornament bodies with compatible attachment members.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Ease of operation

If traditional nail ornaments are used, then they can decorate nails, but they may cause nail damage

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveattachment easeVSAvoidnail damage
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment member incorporates a flexible, thin film structure that conforms to the nail surface without requiring rigid adhesion. This flexible design allows the ornament to be attached securely while accommodating natural nail movement and growth, reducing stress and potential damage to the nail. The thin film structure can be applied with minimal preparation and removed without forcing or peeling that could harm the nail.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

4Adaptability or versatility

If traditional nail ornaments are used, then they offer single color options, but they lack fashion variety

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecolor varietyVSAvoidmaterial diversity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The ornament incorporates color-changing or multi-color elements that can alter appearance based on lighting conditions, temperature, or user preference. This may include temperature-sensitive materials that change color with body temperature, or multi-layered structures that reveal different colors at different angles. This allows a single ornament to provide multiple color options without requiring multiple separate ornaments or materials.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #32Color changes

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solution provides a customizable, durable, and fashionable nail ornament that can be easily attached and detached, offering a wide range of designs and gem options, addressing the limitations of prior art by enhancing user experience and ornament versatility.

Implementation Method 1

at least one adhesive material for attaching the at least one metallic plate to the fingertip

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAdhesive bonding: Adhesive

Data Source

PatentUS20230157434A1A Gem Embedded Detachably Attached Fingertip Ornament and Process Thereof
Publication Date: 2023.05.25 VAGHANI MEENABEN MANISHKUMAR
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AI summary

The present invention relates is the gem embedded detachably attached fingertip ornament and process thereof. The gem embedded detachably attached fingertip ornament comprised of a plurality of metallic plates, plurality of glue types, and plurality of diamonds having different sizes and shapes. The metallic plates are pseudo nail of different shapes and sizes according to the sizes and shapes of nail and designed and patterns selected by the user. The plurality of metallic plates are of different sizes and made up of gold, platinum, silver, bronze, iron, aluminum, copper, titanium, acrylic, plastic and glass. The plurality of glue types are of aloe-vera Glue, corn starch glue, natural glue, eyelash glue, and glue made from vinyl acetate monomer. The plurality of diamonds are of multiple sizes which further comprise of a variety of shapes.