Patent Application
20250057299
The present disclosure relates to press-on aquarium fingernails, and more specially, press-on aquarium fingernails having interchangeable tips.
In general, artificial fingernail users attach various types of artificial nails to their fingernails in order to modify the lengths or shapes thereof. Artificial nails have been used for many years to enhance the cosmetic appearance of the fingers. Some individuals opt to use artificial nails because their own nails are too weak to grow to a desirable length without breaking. Others choose artificial nails because they are considerably stronger and more durable than natural nails, and because nail polish adheres better to the artificial nail surface. Some individuals are unhappy with the shape and contour of their natural nail and opt to use an artificial nail to improve the appearance of their nails.
An aquarium nail, also known as a water bubble nail or encapsulated nail, is a type of nail art technique that involves creating a small, transparent chamber on the nail surface and filling it with various decorative elements such as glitter, tiny beads, sequins, or even small aquatic-themed items like shells or miniature fish.
Typically, to create an aquarium nail, a nail technician starts by applying a base coat and then building up layers of clear gel or acrylic to create a raised chamber on the nail surface. This chamber is usually formed using a mold or by sculpting the gel/acrylic material. Once the chamber is created, it is filled with the desired decorative elements. A sealant or topcoat is then applied to secure the chamber and give the nail a smooth, finished appearance.
Aquarium nails have gained popularity in the world of nail art due to their unique and eye-catching design. They create the illusion of a mini aquarium or a tiny window on the nail, giving it a three-dimensional and interactive look. It's important to note that aquarium nails require skill and expertise to create, and they are typically done by professional nail technicians.
The following presents a simplified summary of one or more aspects of the present disclosure to provide a basic understanding of such aspects. This summary is not an extensive overview of all contemplated features of the disclosure. It is intended neither to identify key or critical elements of all aspects of the disclosure nor to delineate the scope of any or all aspects of the disclosure. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts of one or more aspects of the disclosure in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description presented below.
In one example, an artificial fingernail having interchangeable tips for attachment to a natural nail is provided. The artificial fingernail includes a base for attachment to the natural nail and an interchangeable tip for detachably connecting to the base. The base for attachment to the natural nail includes an attachment portion having a curved bottom surface for attached to the natural nail; and a tongue member integrally connected to, and extending outwardly from, the attachment portion. The interchangeable tip for detachably connecting to the base includes a curved lower surface; and a curved upper surface defining a cavity; and wherein the tongue member of the base is configured to be received within the cavity of the interchangeable tip sealing the cavity.
According to one aspect, the attachment portion and the tongue member are located within a same horizontal plane.
According to another aspect, a liquid is inserted into the cavity.
According to yet another aspect, one or more objects are injected into the liquid in the cavity and suspended in the liquid so as to be visible through the interchangeable tip.
According to yet another aspect, the one or more objects are selected from glitter, beads, and bubbles.
According to yet another aspect, the base is configured to be attached to the natural nail such that the cavity of the interchangeable tip extends entirely beyond a terminating edge of the natural nail in a substantially coextensive relationship relative to the natural nail.
According to yet another aspect, the base is configured to be attached to the natural nail such that the cavity of the interchangeable tip extends over the natural nail and beyond a terminating edge of the natural nail in a substantially coextensive relationship relative to the natural nail.
According to yet another aspect, the base is configured to be attached to the natural nail such that the cavity of the interchangeable tip extends only over the natural nail in a substantially coextensive relationship relative to the natural nail.
According to yet another aspect, the base is configured to be attached to the natural nail such that the base abuts and extends forwardly from a cuticle of the natural nail.
According to yet another aspect, the base is configured to be attached to the natural nail such that a space exists between the base and a cuticle of the natural nail.
According to another example, an artificial fingernail having interchangeable tips for attachment to a natural nail is provided. The artificial fingernail includes a base for attachment to the natural nail and an interchangeable tip for detachably connecting to the base. The base includes a curved lower surface; and a curved upper surface defining a cavity. The interchangeable tip for detachably connecting to the base includes an attachment portion having a curved bottom surface for attached to the natural nail; and a tongue member integrally connected to, and extending outwardly from, the attachment portion; and wherein the tongue member of the interchangeable tip is configured to be received within the cavity of the base sealing the cavity.
According to one aspect, the attachment portion and the tongue member are located within a same horizontal plane.
According to another aspect, a liquid is inserted into the cavity.
According to yet another aspect, one or more objects are injected into the liquid in the cavity and suspended in the liquid so as to be visible through the interchangeable tip.
According to yet another aspect, the one or more objects are selected from glitter, beads, and bubbles.
According to yet another aspect, the base is configured to be attached to the natural nail such that the base abuts and extends forwardly from a cuticle of the natural nail.
According to yet another aspect, the base is configured to be attached to the natural nail such that a space exists between the base and a cuticle of the natural nail.
The features, nature, and advantages of the present aspects may become more apparent from the detailed description set forth below when taken in conjunction with the drawings in which like reference characters identify correspondingly throughout.
In the following description, specific details are given to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments may be practiced without these specific details.
Acrylic nail tips that come in various shapes, each offering a unique aesthetic and style of nail tips. When choosing an acrylic nail tip shape, consumers consider factors like personal style, nail length, finger shape, and practicality. Different shapes can complement various hand shapes and suit different occasions. Common shapes include:
The present disclosure is directed to press-on aquarium fingernails having interchangeable tips. The press-on aquarium fingernails have a top half (or tip) and a bottom half (or base) where the top half (or tip) includes a cavity formed solely within, while the bottom half (i.e. base) has a cork that is received in an opening of the cavity of the top half sealing the top half. According to some aspects, a volume of fluid may be disposed in the cavity, and one or more decorative elements may be suspended in the fluid so as to be visible through the top half of the press-on aquarium fingernail. The one or more decorative elements may be an opaque decorative element. The cork seals the cavity preventing the inserted matter from escaping.
The nail attachment portion is attached to the natural fingernail such that the top half (or tip) of the press-on aquarium fingernail extends beyond the terminating edge of the natural fingernail.
Press-on Aquarium Fingernail with Interchangeable Tip
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The base 302 comprises an attachment portion 302a having a curved bottom surface for attached to the natural nail and a tongue member 302b integrally connected to, and extending outwardly from, the attachment portion 302a. The attachment portion 302a and the tongue member 302b are located within the same horizontal plane. The tongue member 302b is a piece of the base 302 sized to be received into a cavity 304c of the tip 304 as described in more detail below.
The tip 304 comprises a curved lower surface 304a and a curved upper surface 304b defining a cavity 304c. In some embodiments, objects may be injected into the cavity. The cavity 304c is closed by placing or inserting the tongue member 302b of the base 302 within the opening operating as a plug or cork to seal the opening and maintain the contents of the cavity 304c therein. As described previously, a volume of fluid may be disposed in the cavity 304c, and one or more decorative elements may be suspended in the fluid so as to be visible through the tip 304 of the press-on aquarium fingernail. The one or more decorative elements may be an opaque decorative element and offers the person wearing it to display unique ornamental patterns and designs that are capable of modification as the fingernail 300 reorients to differing positions, causing the ornamental objects contained therein to move about the confines of the cavity 304c. The decorative elements that are injected into the cavity 304c may include, but are not limited to, glitter, small beads, or other desirable shapes. Additionally, or alternatively, bubbles and various colored liquids may also be used.
Liquids of varied viscosities may be used, including water, but viscous substances such as gels may also be used. In addition to liquids, particulate matter such as fine-grained sand may also be placed into the cavity 304c. This can create a desirable and unique pattern for each nail, where the sand comprises various colors and is added a single color at a time to form colored bands as they are deposited within the cavity. If the cavity 304c is sealed suitably, with no appreciable airspace, the sand will generally maintain its position in relation to sand grains of other colors.
When placing the press-on aquarium fingernail on a natural nail of a person, the attachment portion 302a of the base 300 is secured to the fingernail by any method known in the art, such as using adhesive materials. The cavity 304c of the tip 304 may then be filled with liquid and one or more decorative elements that can float within the liquid. Next, the tongue member 302b of the base 302 is placed or inserted within the opening operating as a plug or cork to seal the opening and maintain the contents of the cavity 304c therein. As the tip 304 is separable from the base 302, the person can easily change the lengths or shapes of the nails by attaching a different tip.
According to the present disclosure, the base 302 of the press-on aquarium fingernail 300 is designed to fit any tip 304 shape and length. In other words, the tongue member 302b of the base 302 is designed to fit with the cavity opening of any tip regardless of the type of tip 304 allowing the person to vary the type of tip 304 that completes the press-on aquarium fingernail. The base 302 of the press-on aquarium fingernail remains constant while the person can select the type of tip 304 that is desired allowing the person to easily change the tip 304.
According to one aspect, the base 302 is configured to be attached to the natural nail such that the cavity 304c of the interchangeable tip 304 extends entirely beyond a terminating edge of the natural nail in a substantially coextensive relationship relative to the natural nail.
According to one aspect, the base 302 is configured to be attached to the natural nail such that the cavity 304c of the interchangeable tip 304 extends over the natural nail and beyond a terminating edge of the natural nail in a substantially coextensive relationship relative to the natural nail.
According to one aspect, the base 302 is configured to be attached to the natural nail such that the cavity 304c of the interchangeable tip 304 extends only over the natural nail in a substantially coextensive relationship relative to the natural nail.
According to one aspect, the base 302 is configured to be attached to the natural nail such that the base 302 abuts and extends forwardly from a cuticle of the natural nail.
According to one aspect, the base 302 is configured to be attached to the natural nail such that a space exists between the base 302 and a cuticle of the natural nail.
According to another embodiment, the base comprises a curved lower surface and a curved upper surface defining a cavity, where the curved lower surface is configured for attachment to the natural nail. The tip comprises an attachment portion having a curved bottom surface for attachment to the natural nail and a tongue member integrally connected to, and extending outwardly from, the attachment portion. The attachment portion and the tongue member are located within the same horizontal plane.
In some embodiments, objects may be injected into the cavity. The cavity is closed by placing or inserting the tongue member of the tip within the opening of the cavity in the base operating as a plug or cork to seal the opening and maintain the contents of the cavity therein. As described previously, a volume of fluid may be disposed in the cavity, and one or more decorative elements may be suspended in the fluid so as to be visible through the base of the press-on aquarium fingernail. The one or more decorative elements may be an opaque decorative element and offers the person wearing it to display unique ornamental patterns and designs that are capable of modification as the fingernail reorients to differing positions, causing the ornamental objects contained therein to move about the confines of the cavity. The decorative elements that are injected into the cavity may include, but are not limited to, glitter, small beads, or other desirable shapes. Additionally, or alternatively, bubbles and various colored liquids may also be used.
While the base 302 seals the tip 304 of
“Comprise” and variations, such as “comprising” and “comprises,” are not intended to exclude other additives, components, integers, or steps. “A”, “an,” and “the” and similar referents used herein are to be construed to cover both the singular and the plural unless their usage in context indicates otherwise. The word “exemplary” is used herein to mean “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation or embodiment described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments or implementations. Likewise, “embodiments” does not require that all embodiments include the discussed feature, advantage or mode of operation.
“Aspects” do not require that all aspects of the disclosure include the discussed features, advantages, or modes of operation. “Coupled” is used herein to means the direct or indirect coupling between two objects. For example, if object A physically touches or couples to object B, and object B touches or couples to object C, then objects A and C may still be considered coupled to one another, even if they do not directly physically touch each other.
One or more of the components and functions illustrated in the FIGS. may be rearranged and/or combined into a single component or embodied in several components without departing from the invention. Additional elements or components may also be added without departing from the invention. Additionally, the features described herein may be implemented in software, hardware, as a business method, and/or combination thereof.
While certain exemplary embodiments have been described and shown in the accompanying drawings, it is to be understood that such embodiments are merely illustrative of and not restrictive on the broad invention, and that this invention is not be limited to the specific constructions and arrangements shown and described, since various other modifications may occur to those ordinarily skilled in the art.
The present application for patent claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/533,129 entitled “PRESS-ON AQUARIUM FINGERNAILS HAVING INTERCHANGEABLE TIPS”, filed Aug. 17, 2023, which is hereby expressly incorporated by reference.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63533129 | Aug 2023 | US |
