Exhibiting device for nail varnishes and the like

Abstract: An exhibiting device specifically designed for nail varnishes and the like, comprises one or more cylinders (2) which are rotatably coupled to a supporting element (3) and a plurality of jumper elements (6), coupled to said cylinders (2) and each of which is adapted to support a false nail, covered by a nail varnish or enamel.

Description: The present invention relates to an exhibiting device which has been specifically designed for selecting nail varnishes and the like. A device according to the preamble of claim 1 is known from US 5 370 793. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The aim of the present invention is to provide such an exhibiting device adapted to facilitate the selection of nail varnish colours. Within the scope of the above mentioned aim, a main object of the present invention is to provide such an exhibiting device allowing to change or replace the exhibited colour ranges, in a quick, easy and inexpensive manner. Yet another object of the present invention is to provide such an exhibiting device allowing a customer to easily choose or select a desired nail varnish, while allowing said customer to evaluate in an actually realistic manner the effect of said varnish on his/her nails. According to one aspect of the present invention, the above mentioned aim and objects, as well as yet other objects, will become more apparent hereinafter, are achieved by an exhibiting device, specifically designed for nail varnishes and the like, characterized in that said exhibiting device comprises one or more cylinders rotatably applied to a supporting element and a plurality of jumper elements, coupled to said cylinders and each of which is adapted to support a false nail, covered by a nail varnish or enamel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Further characteristics and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent hereinafter from the following detailed disclosure of a preferred, though not exclusive, embodiment of the invention, which is illustrated, by way of an indicative, but not limitative, example in the accompanying drawings, where: Figure 1 is a perspective view of the exhibiting device according to the present invention; Figure 2 is a further perspective view, of an enlarged scale, of a jumper or bridging element, applied to the exhibiting device according to the invention; Figure 3 is a further perspective view of a cylinder included in the exhibiting device according to the invention; Figure 4 is an elevation side view of the cylinder shown in the preceding figure; Figure 5 is a cross-sectioned view, similar to the preceding figure, of the cylinder; Figure 6 is a side elevation view of the exhibiting device according to the invention; Figure 7 is a further side elevation view of the exhibiting device according to the present invention, including two cylinders; and Figure 8 is a further side elevation view, as cross-sectioned and represented on an enlarged scale, of the exhibiting device according to the present invention, including two cylinders. DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT With reference to the number references of the above mentioned figures, the exhibiting device according to the present invention, which has been generally indicated by the reference number 1, comprises at least a cylinder 2, which is rotatably coupled to a supporting element 3, comprising a pivot pin 4, which can be connected to a hub element 5 of the cylinder 2. The exhibiting device comprises moreover a plurality of jumper or bridging elements 6, each of which is designed for supporting a false nail 7, said false nails being each covered by a nail varnish or enamel. Each jumper element, in particular, can be coupled to the wall of the cylinder 2, in a removable manner, for example with a fitted-in relationship, or by an elastic deformation, or in a permanent manner, by a clamping system, for example by glueing, according to the specific requirements. The mentioned exhibiting device can comprise either one or more cylinders 2. Figures 7 and 8 show, for example, an exhibiting device 101 including two coupled cylinders, which can independently turn on a pivot pin 104. Alternately, said cylinders can be coupled to one another by the hub elements 5, as optionally suitably modified. The exhibiting device according to the invention facilitates a customer in choosing or selecting a nail varnish or enamel, to be suitably coated on the false nails to provide a much more realistic effect of the nail varnish itself. A nail advantage of the exhibiting device according to the present invention is the possibility of locating the customer finger tips under the jumper elements, thereby allowing the customer to observe the false nail, precisely arranged on the customer nail, thereby said customer can properly evaluate the chromatic effect, which would be obtained if the nail varnish would be actually coated on a true nail. A further advantage of the present invention is the possibility of adjoining a plurality of cylinders and turn them independently from one another to compare several colour combinations and evaluate possible very small differences of said combined colours. Furthermore, the exhibiting device according to the present invention provides remarkable advantages from the nail varnish seller standpoint, which can easily replace the cylinder by further cylinders including different and new colour ranges or combinations. In the case of removable jumper elements, it would be possible to replace only some colours, in a very quick, easy an inexpensive manner. It has been practically found that the invention, as disclosed, fully achieves the above mentioned aim and objects. In fact, an exhibiting device, specifically designed for facilitating a selection of nail varnishes has been herein provided. In practicing the invention, the used materials, as well as the contingent size and shapes, can be any, depending on requirements and the status of the art.

Claims: An exhibiting device (1), specifically designed for nail varnishes and the like, one or more cylinders (2) rotatably applied to a supporting element (3), characterized in that said exhibiting device comprises a plurality of jumper elements (6), coupled to said cylinders (2), each of the jumper elements (6) being adapted to support a false nail, covered by a nail varnish or enamel. A device according to Claim 1, characterized in that said supporting element (3) comprises at least a pivot pin (4), which can be coupled to a hub element (5) of each of said cylinders (2). A device according to claims 1 or 2, characterized in that each said jumper element (6) is adapted to be coupled to a wall of a said cylinder (2), in a removable manner, for example by fitting-in it into said cylinder (2) or by resiliently deforming said jumper element (6), in a permanent manner by a clamping system, for example by glueing. A device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that each said jumper element (6) can be coupled to said wall of said cylinder (2) in a permanent manner by a clamping system, for example a glueing system. A device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said jumper elements (6) are so coupled to said cylinder (2) that a customer can arrange the tip portions of his/her fingers under said jumper elements (6), to observe the false nail precisely arranged on a customer nail.

Inventors: MAGNO ALBERTO, MAGNO BEPPE, MAGNO, ALBERTO, MAGNO, BEPPE
Applicants: KARMA DISPLAY MILANO S R L, KARMA DISPLAY MILANO S.R.L.
Application year: 2001
Main classification: A45D44
IPC codes: A45D44