ES1310500U - Nail pad (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Nail pad characterized by comprising - a protective zone (A) placed under the nail (L), in the concave zone of said nail when it exceeds the length of the tip (F) of the finger (E); and - means for fastening the protective zone (A) to the nail (L) and/or to the finger (E). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Nail Pad

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The invention, as expressed in the title of this specification, relates to a nail pad that provides advantages and features, which are described in detail below.

The object of the present invention is a pad made up of a cover or other support and a protective area that is under the nail, which can be made of a padded material or of another type, in order to facilitate working with long nails, for example, the use of the computer keyboard or touch screen or the percussion of an instrument or for other actions, and can incorporate metal or electrical mechanisms. Said pad adapts to all types of nails, whether by width or length.

FIELD OF APPLICATION OF THE INVENTION

The field of application of the present invention is within the industrial sector dedicated to the manufacture of articles of daily use.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The shape of the long nail and its contact surface make it difficult to perform certain tasks, such as typing on a computer keyboard or touch screen. The main purpose of the present invention is to provide comfort when performing certain actions with long nails.

Furthermore, and as a reference to the current state of the art, after carrying out a study, at least by the applicant, the existence of any other nail pad has not been found, nor any other invention or similar application utensil, nor one that presents technical, structural or constitutive characteristics equal to or similar to those of the one claimed here.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The nail pad proposed by the invention is configured as an optimal solution to the aforementioned objective, the characterizing details that make it possible and that distinguish it being conveniently collected in the final claims that accompany this description.

Specifically, the pad proposed by the invention, as previously mentioned, has a cover or other fixing and a protective area that is located under the nail, which can be a padded material, thanks to which the tension created when having to place the fingers in uncomfortable positions is relaxed and the sensation of lengthening the fingertips is achieved, forgetting that one has long nails and making said padding under the nail act as the fingertip or even perform other actions, depending on the material used. Thus, for example, if metal is included in the protective area under the nail, the pad of the invention can allow the action of cutting or puncturing, or if an electronic device is incorporated into the protective area, the pad can vibrate or heat up, or if a cooling liquid is included in the material of the protective area, the pad can be used to cool whatever is touched.

The material in this area under the nail can protect even the sharpest, distal and front part of the nail.

The nail pad of the invention is adaptable to the width and length of the nail, and different versions have been provided, in terms of size, so that the user can decide which one best suits his or her nail. In addition, there is a version of the pad of the invention that can be trimmed by the user to adapt it to his or her nail.

The pad of the invention is classified according to:

- the measurements of the protective area located under the nail:

- nail width,

- nail length,

- thickness of the protective material that remains under the nails or protective area;

- and the level of grip of the pad to the finger:

- a basic and simpler model, in which the fastening only covers the nail area strictly and adheres to it by the elasticity of the material or by one or more points of attachment to the nail,

- a medium support model, where the support includes support to the distal phalanx of the finger, by one or more support points, either covering the entire phalanx or leaving the tip of the finger exposed,

- a model where the fastening material has one or more attachment points to the distal phalanx or the middle phalanx of the finger or to both at the same time.

The main advantages of the invention are summarized as follows:

• The invention provides comfort in performing actions that are done with long nails.

• The ergonomics of the invention make it easy to use.

• Nails are protected.

• Finger tension resulting from posture is relaxed.

Features of the invention:

• The invention is completely ergonomic, comfortable, easy to put on and take off.

• The invention does not fall out of position or move during use.

• The invention is made of skin-friendly materials that do not react with nail coating products.

• The invention does not impede blood circulation during use. • The invention, although described in the singular for a nail, is logically designed to be used with ten pads, one for each finger. Furthermore, although it is called a pad, the material of the protective area may or may not be padded, depending on its function.

• The protective area under the nail, i.e. in contact with the concave area of the nail, can be made of different materials that will be chosen depending on the desired function of the invention. The material used in the protective area can be TPU, silicone, foam, a cushioning material, a material that has a certain flexibility or a conductive material.

• The protective area may be padded or it may be solid or it may be hollow or it may contain an electronic device or a liquid product (for example, a cosmetic or a medication or other material).

• The protective area is connected to the bracket depending on the model.

• The attachment to the finger or nail can be made of elastic material, textile, silicone, plastic, metal or other suitable material.

• The invention may offer versions decorated with stones, feathers, hair, metals or other types of decorations.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description being made and in order to assist in a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, this descriptive report is accompanied, as an integral part thereof, by some drawings in which the following have been represented for illustrative and non-limiting purposes:

Figures 1-A, 1-B, 2-A, 2-B, 3 and 4 show respective perspective views of an example of the nail pad of the invention, in a basic example thereof that is held by simple elasticity of the material, Figures 1-A and 1-B showing an example for more rounded nails and Figures 2-A and 2B an example for nails with a square tip, Figures 1-A and 2-A showing the lines for cutting the material and Figures 1-B and 2-B the material already cut, and Figures 3 and 4 showing the pad without placing it and once it is placed on the finger over the nail.

Figures 5 and 6 show perspective views of another example of the pad of the invention, also once placed, in this case attached to the distal phalanx of the finger, leaving the tip exposed, with Figure 5 showing the cutting line of the protective area.

Figures 7 and 8 show two views, top plan and side elevation, of another example of the pad of the invention, in this case with two attachment points, one to the distal phalanx and another to the middle phalanx of the finger.

Figure number 9.- Shows the example of figures 7 and 8 with the fingertip uncovered, when using the mouse.

Figures 10 and 11 show two views, in side elevation and top plan, of another example of the pad of the invention placed on the finger with stone decoration.

Figures 12 and 13 show two views, in side elevation and top plan, of another example of the pad of the invention placed on the finger with hair decoration.

Figures 14 and 15 show two views, in side elevation and top plan, of another example of the pad of the invention placed on the finger with feather decoration.

Figures 16, 16-A and 16-B.- Show again perspective views of an example of the pad of the invention, in this case not incorporated into the finger, in a model of the same with the rounded tip that covers the nail and covers the tip, as well as the entire phalanx of the finger, with Figures 16-A and 16-B showing different length options for the protective area.

Figures 17, 17-A and 17-B show perspective views of another example of the pad of the invention, similar to that shown in Figures 16, 16-A and 16-B, in this case with a square tip instead of a rounded one.

Figures 18 and 19 again show views, in side elevation and top plan, of another example of the pad of the invention placed on the finger, with a fastening that does not cover the tip, in this case in a model with a metal ring as the material for said fastening.

Figures 20 and 21 show two views, from above and from a side perspective, of another example of the pad of the invention without placing it, in this case showing, by means of an arrow, the direction from which the finger enters to place the nail on the protective area.

Figures 22 and 22-A show perspective views of another example of the pad of the invention once placed on the finger, in this case with two attachment points to the nail.

Figure number 23.- Shows a perspective view of another example of the pad of the invention without placing it on the finger, in this case having two attachment points to the nail made up of Velcro strips.

Figures 24, 25 and 26 show respective perspective views, taken from different points of view, of another example of the pad of the invention once placed on the finger, in this case an example with metal chains as decoration.

Figure number 27.- Shows a top plan view of another example of the pad of the invention once incorporated, showing a dorsal view of the finger, in this case with a “shirt and tie” design as decoration.

Figure number 28.- Shows a bottom plan view of another example of the pad of the invention once incorporated, showing a palmar view of the finger.

Figure number 29.- Shows a side elevation view of another example of the pad of the invention once incorporated into the finger, in this case an example with a blade-like metal as the material of the protective area.

Figure number 30.- Shows a side elevation view of another example of the pad of the invention once incorporated into the finger, in this case an example with a pointed metal as the material of the protective area.

And figure number 31.- Shows a side elevation view of another example of the pad of the invention once incorporated into the finger, in this case an example with cooling liquid as the material of the protective area.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

In view of the aforementioned figures, one can observe in them different non-limiting embodiments of the nail pad of the invention, which comprises what is described in detail below, each of the different elements having been indicated in said figures according to the following list of references:

A - Protective zone of the pad.

B - Upper part of the pad that covers the nail, made of flexible, thin material that adapts to the nail.

C - Distal part of the protective zone, which covers the distal area of the nail. D - Dotted line, for trimming the pad material.

E- Finger.

F- Fingertip

G - Pad holding part that covers the fingertip, the material has minimal thickness, it is very thin, it can be made of conductive material. H - Pad holding part made of elastic, thin, and ergonomic material.

I - Decorative stones, from the pad.

J - Decorative hairs, from the pad.

K - Decorative feathers, from the pad.

Moon.

M - Thickness of the protective area material.

N - Metal ring, for holding the pad.

O - Side pad fasteners.

P - Ring for attaching to the distal phalanx.

Q - Ring for attaching to the middle phalanx.

S - Insulating material of the protective zone.

U - Sharp metal of the protective zone.

V - Sharp metal of the protective zone.

T - Material containing coolant, from the protective area.

Y - Decorative chains, pad.

Z - Velcro strips for securing the pad.

Thus, as can be seen in said figures, the nail pad object of the invention is essentially formed by:

- a protective area (A) with a material that is placed under the nail (L), in the concave area of said nail, when it exceeds the length of the tip (F) of the finger (E), and

- a clamping area that holds the pad to the nail (L) or the finger (E) or both.

The protective zone material (A) is a material:

- which can be padded,

- who can be a driver,

- which can be light,

- it must be harmless to the skin,

- which can adapt to the width and length of the nail, and

- which can be self-trimmable so that the user can adapt the pad themselves to the size of their nail.

For its part, the area where the pad is attached to the nail (L) can be used for:

- to the upper area of the nail at one or more points, or

- to the distal phalanx of the finger by one or more points, or

- to the middle phalanx of the finger by one or more points, or

- to both phalanges at the same time, or

- to the upper area of the nail and to one or both phalanges.

The pad has different functions depending on the material of the protective area (A) placed under the nail, and can perform the following functions:

- cushioning;

- protection;

- stuffed;

- support of other materials, for example, metals, which will have different functions such as: cutting, drilling, nailing, filing;

- container for different materials such as: medicines, cosmetics, coolant, electronic device: that vibrates, heats or transmits signals.

In figure 1, figure 2, figure 3 and figure 4 you can see a basic elastic model of the pad of the invention that is held by the simple elasticity of the material to the nail (L), where the upper holding part (B) will be thinner, and the lower part is the protective area (A) in this case padded.

We see a dotted line (D) that gives the user the option to cut the material to achieve the desired measurement.

Figure 1 is for more rounded nails and offers a different width than the model in Figure 2 for nails with a square tip.

In these models the protective zone (A) manages to cover the distal (C) and anterior part of the nail.

In figures 16 and 17, another example can be seen that corresponds to a model in which the clamping area covers the nail (l), covers the tip (F) as well, and covers the entire distal phalanx of the finger (E).

The example in figure 16 is for a rounded nail and the one in figure 17 is for a square nail.

In the example of figures 16a and 16b, the user is offered different lengths of protective zone (A) for rounded nails, and in the example of figures 17a and 17b, different lengths of protective zone (A) for square nails.

In the example in figure 5 and figure 6, the pad, in addition to the protective area (A), has as a support area a support to the distal phalanx (P) of the finger, for example, a ring, which leaves the area of the fingertip (F) exposed, for example to scroll with the mouse having 100% touch of the fingertip.

In the example in figure 5, the protective area (A) of the pad gives the option of being cut (D) so that the user can decide the length of the padded protective area (A) necessary for the length of their nail.

In the example in Figure 7 and Figure 8, the pad's holding areas that leave the fingertip (F) exposed are two, one for holding the distal phalanx (P) and one for holding the middle phalanx (Q) of the finger. Figure 9 shows a model with this double hold, also in the form of a ring and with the fingertip (F) exposed, when using the mouse.

In any case, the pad also includes lateral fasteners (O) between the protective zone (A) and the distal phalanx fasteners (P).

In addition, the pad may include decorative elements.

- Figures 10 and 11 are an example of a model of the pad with decorative stones (I).

- Figures 12 and 13 are an example of a model of the pad with decorative hairs (J).

- Figures 14 and 15 are an example of a model of the pad with decorative feathers (K).

- Figures 18 and 19 are examples of a pad model where a metal ring (N) is used as the material for the fasteners.

In Figure 20 and Figure 21, the direction from which the finger enters through the distal phalanx (P) or metal (N) holding ring to place the nail on the protective area (A) can be seen with an arrow, although in other models the placement method may be different.

Figure 22 and Figure 22-A show another example where the pad has, as a fastening area, two points of attachment to the nail (L), which can be made of one piece (Figure 22) or can be made of two pieces that are joined together (Figure 22-A).

In the example in figure 23 the pad has two attachment points to the nail (L), by means of two strips with a velcro fastening.

In addition, the pad can have different designs.

Figure 24, figure 25 and figure 26 are the same model of the pad taken from different points of view, which has metal chains as decoration.

Figure 27 is a model of the invention taken from the dorsal view of the finger with a “shirt and tie” design.

Figure 28 is a model of the “shirt and tie” invention taken from the palmar point of view, showing the uncovered fingertip (F).

Figure 29 is a model of the pad of the invention with a sharp metal (V) in the form of a sharp blade that is adhered to the protective area (A) of the pad under the nail.

Figure 30 is a model of the invention with a sharp metal (U) in the protective area (A) that can be used to pierce or nail another material.

And figure 31 is a model of the invention with a product container material (T) within the protective area under the nail (L), in this case a cooling liquid that, if frozen, allows cooling whatever is touched with that pad, having provided an insulating material (S) for separation from the tip (F) of the finger.

In a preferred embodiment of the pad of the invention, a flexible, relatively light, soft and spongy material is chosen, which is also harmless in contact with the skin and a material that is conductive to be able to type on touch screens. With said material the protective zone (A) of the pad is created, which is placed under the inner area of the nail (L).

This padded protective area (A) will be connected by the sides of the nail (L), by means of lateral fasteners (O), with a material that will go up both sides of the nail (L) towards the upper area of the nail, and may be of the same material that the padded protective area (A) was made of, but of a lesser thickness. This connection to the upper area of the nail connects, in turn, with a ring that embraces and surrounds the distal phalanx (p) of the finger, and which is of the same material that has been used for the protective area (A) and the lateral fasteners (O).

The entire pad grip is ergonomic, comfortable and should not squeeze your finger or impede blood circulation, but it should also not be so loose that the pad moves when you use it.

Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the manner of putting it into practice, it is not considered necessary to make its explanation further so that any expert in the field understands its scope and the advantages derived from it.

Claims (8)

1. - Nail pad characterized by comprising: - a protective zone (A) placed under the nail (L), in the concave area of said nail when it exceeds the length of the tip (F) of the finger (E); and - means of fastening the protective area (A) to the nail (L) and/or finger (E). 2. - Nail pad, according to claim 1, characterized in that the protective zone (A) covers the distal zone (C) of the nail. 3. - Nail pad, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the means of fastening the protective area (A) to the nail (L) are by means of elasticity or by means of one or more points of attachment to the nail. 4. - Nail pad, according to any of claims 1-2, characterized in that the means of fastening the protective area (A) to the finger (E) comprise one or several points of attachment to the distal phalanx of the finger, either covering the entire phalanx or leaving the tip of the finger exposed. 5. - Nail pad, according to any of claims 1-2, characterized in that the means of fastening the protective area (A) to the finger (E) comprise one or more points of attachment to the distal phalanx or to the middle phalanx of the finger or to both at the same time. 6. - Nail pad, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the means of fastening the protective area (A) to the nail (L) comprise strips with Velcro. 7. - Nail pad, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the means for fastening the protective area (A) to the finger (E) comprise a ring for fastening to the distal phalanx (P) and/or a ring for fastening to the middle phalanx (Q). 8. - Nail pad, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the protective area (A) is made of a cut-out material (D).