US4605024A
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Method and apparatus for application of artificial fingernails
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-09-20
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Granted: 1986-08-12
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Expires: 2003-09-20
Abstract
Abstract This invention is a method, and an apparatus for practicing the method, wherein human beings utilizing artificial fingernails may more easily and safely perform all of the necessary functions of fastening the artificial fingernails in place, sanding and otherwise shaping the artificial fingernails and utilizing such liquids and finishes as may be desired with safety and ease. The method is characterized by the utilization of shielding apparatus which performs the dual function of supporting the artificial nail which is adhering to the natural nail while at the same time covering the cuticle and other tender flesh areas in such manner that they are not damaged or irritated by the shaping and finishing of the artificial nails. The protecting and supporting device is caused to temporarily adhere to the users finger by means of appropriate clamping upon the finger.
Inventors
- 👤 Gregory D. Tremblay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 06:42
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D31/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
Apparatus for improved application of artificial fingernails comprising, in cooperative combination: protective shield means comprising a multiplicity of protective elements movably connected together in such manner as to be able to adjust to the configuration of the cuticle area of a fingernail suitable to be removably fastened to a finger in such manner as to encompass the cuticle area around a fingernail so as to prevent damage to the cuticle and flesh adjacent to the fingernail when an artificial fingernail is placed thereon and shaped by abrasion or the like and wherein at least one of the movable elements is suitable to support the end of an artificial fingernail at a distance from the end of the finger.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
Apparatus for improved application of artificial fingernails comprising, in cooperative combination: protective shield means comprising a multiplicity of protective elements movably connected together in such manner as to be able to adjust to the configuration of the cuticle area of a fingernail suitable to be removably fastened to a finger in such manner as to encompass the cuticle area around a fingernail so as to prevent damage to the cuticle and flesh adjacent to the fingernail when an artificial fingernail is placed thereon and shaped by abrasion or the like and wherein at least one of the movable elements is suitable to support the end of an artificial fingernail at a distance from the end of the finger.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
Apparatus for use in applying artificial fingernails to a natural fingernail comprising in combination clamping means suitable to clamp on a finger, said clamping means carrying an artificial fingernail support means; and protective means carried by said clamping means suitable to be located adjacent a portion of the cuticle area of the finger to which said clamping means may be clamped.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
61 words
Apparatus for use in applying artificial fingernails to a natural fingernail comprising in combination clamping means suitable to clamp on a finger, said clamping means carrying an artificial fingernail support means; and protective means carried by said clamping means suitable to be located adjacent a portion of the cuticle area of the finger to which said clamping means may be clamped.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
Apparatus for use in applying artificial fingernails to a natural fingernail comprising in combination clamping means suitable to clamp on a finger; and protective shield means carried by said clamping means suitable to be located adjacent a portion of the cuticle area of the finger to which said clamping means may be clamped, which protective shield means incorporates artificial fingernail support means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
62 words
Apparatus for use in applying artificial fingernails to a natural fingernail comprising in combination clamping means suitable to clamp on a finger; and protective shield means carried by said clamping means suitable to be located adjacent a portion of the cuticle area of the finger to which said clamping means may be clamped, which protective shield means incorporates artificial fingernail support means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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