GEL-X Nail Tip Adhesion Layers for Faster Low-UV Curing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing gel nail processes can cause nail damage and UV exposure, leading to separation of the nail and nail bed, and require lengthy curing times.
Innovation Solution
An artificial nail tip and curing composition set comprising GEL-X tips, Extend Gel, pH Bonder, Non-Acidic Gel Primer, and edge-off flat brush, which includes forming a rough affixing surface on the nail tip and applying Extend Gel to enhance adhesion, reducing curing time and UV exposure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If phototherapy is used for accelerated weathering in gel nail process, then curing time is reduced, but UV damage to fingernails increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a non-acidic gel primer as an intermediary layer between the natural fingernail and the artificial nail tip. This primer layer acts as a mediator that reduces the direct exposure of the natural nail to UV radiation while still allowing the curing process to occur, thereby mitigating UV damage while maintaining efficient curing time
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies a pH bonder layer before the non-acidic gel primer to prepare and protect the natural fingernail surface in advance. This preliminary action creates a protective foundation that reduces subsequent UV exposure damage to the natural nail while enabling the subsequent curing steps to proceed efficiently
2Strength
If artificial nail tips are firmly affixed to fingernails, then adhesion strength is improved, but nail damage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a composite structure consisting of multiple layers: pH bonder layer, non-acidic gel primer layer, and extend gel layer. Each layer serves a specific function - the pH bonder prepares the surface, the non-acidic gel primer provides adhesion while protecting the natural nail, and the extend gel ensures firm attachment of the artificial nail tip, collectively achieving strong adhesion with minimal nail damage
Solution Approach 2:
The non-acidic gel primer acts as an intermediary adhesive layer between the natural fingernail and the artificial nail tip. This intermediary layer provides sufficient bonding strength to firmly affix the artificial nail tip while being gentler on the natural nail compared to direct strong adhesive application, thereby reducing nail damage
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 secure and rapid attachment of artificial nails while minimizing nail damage and UV exposure, with a shorter curing process.
Implementation Method 1
the pH Bonder forms a pH Bonder layer on a surface of a fingernail
Implementation Method 2
the Non-Acidic Gel Primer forms a Non-Acidic Gel Prime layer overlapped on the pH Bonder layer
Implementation Method 3
the Extend Gel forms an Extend Gel layer overlapped on the Non-Acidic Gel Prime layer
Implementation Method 4
an underside contact surface of the GEL-X tip is filed by the nail filing device to provide a rough affixing surface
Implementation Method 5
the Extend Gel is applied on an underside contact surface of the Gel-X tip by the edge-off flat brush until at least the rough affixing surface is completely covered with the Extend Gel to form an adhering layer
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AI summary
A nail tip curing composition includes an Extend Gel, an edge-off flat brush, a nail filing device, a plurality of GEL-X tips, a pH Bonder, and a Non-Acidic Gel Primer. The pH Bonder forms a pH Bonder layer on a surface of a fingernail. The Non-Acidic Gel Primer forms a Non-Acidic Gel Prime layer overlapped on the pH Bonder layer. The Extend Gel forms an Extend Gel layer overlapped on the Non-Acidic Gel Prime layer. The GEL-X tip is filed by the nail filing device and the Extend Gel is applied on an underside contact surface of the Gel-X tip by the edge-off flat brush. The underside contact surface of the Gel-X tip is contacted with the Extend Gel layer on the fingernail in such a manner that the Gel-X tip is firmly affixed on the fingernail.