System and process for creating custom fit artificial fingernails using a non-contact optical measuring device
US7123983B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 13, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45D31/00
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system and process for creating custom fit artificial fingernails using a non-contact measuring device is disclosed. A fingernail is measured for its topographical configuration by an optical non-contact measuring device. The measured topography of the fingernail is then used to direct a machining device to create an artificial fingernail. Also disclosed is a method to digitally design an artificial fingernail, which has a portion of its under surface fitted to the natural fingernail by using a special computer program. The three-dimensional shape information of the digitally designed artificial fingernail is then converted into machine codes to drive a computer numerical controllable device, which will then cut the artificial fingernail from a piece of raw material. Finally, the user selected nail art can be printed onto the artificial fingernail by using a nail art printing device.
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