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(11) | EP 1 155 634 A3 |
| (12) | EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION |
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| (54) | Artificial nail with decorative inserts |
| (57) An ornamental accessory (10) for a fingernail comprises an overlay (12), a cover
(26) and at least one decorative element (24). A recess (22) is formed in the top
surface (14) of the overlay for receiving the decorative element (24) and the cover
(26) is fixed over the recess to form an enclosed pocket for containing the decorative
element. The decorative elements may be metallic flakes, glitter, confetti, natural
gemstones, artificial gemstones or combinations thereof and are preferably freely
movable within the pocket of the overlay (12). In an alternate embodiment, the overlay
(52) includes a raised decorative portion (62) formed on the top surface (54) as opposed
to a recess. A method for adorning a fingernail or toenail in accordance with the
present invention includes the steps of attaching an overlay (12) having a recess
formed therein to the natural fingernail or toenail of a wearer, inserting at least
one decorative element (24) within the recess and adhering a cover (26) to the top
surface (14) of the overlay over the recess thereby forming an enclosed pocket in
the overlay for containing the decorative element. The present invention may also
be provided as a kit for adorning fingernails or toenails. |