Patent Abstract:
A method of decorating a natural nail by with a substantially clear nail body having a nail attachment portion attachable to a natural nail and a nail extension portion which extends beyond a terminating edge of the natural nail when the nail attachment portion is attached to the natural nail. The nail body has a cavity formed therein solely within the nail extension portion, a volume of fluid disposed in the cavity, and at least one opaque decorative element suspended in the fluid so as to be visible through the nail extension portion of the nail body. The nail attachment portion is attached to the natural nail such that the nail extension portion extends beyond the terminating edge of the natural nail.

Full Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    This application is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 10/878,948, filed Jun. 29, 2004. 
     
    
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0002]    Decorative fingernails are highly sought-after accessories. There are numerous instances of prior art dedicated toward the creation of unique fingernail displays. Methods of applying coloration, designs and patterns are replete throughout the industry. 
         [0003]    At least one invention has contemplated the idea of having three-dimensional features applied to fingernails. This is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,631,723 (Mullin), which allows three-dimensional objects can placed directly on the person&#39;s fingernail. While three-dimensional objects may provide a unique visual experience, it is clear that problems exist with regard to the wear and tear that three-dimensional protrusions the subject to. 
         [0004]    Visual displays that follow the shape of the outer side of a fingernail have been contemplated, in which a portion of the fingernail is removed and replaced with a separate object or display. U.S. Pat. No. Des. 303,161 (Thompkins) discloses a small clock/calendar display that is inserted into a cutout of a fingernail. U.S. Pat. No. 6,328,039 (Chang) discloses a fingernail that defines a small reservoir or recessed area, into which loose objects can be placed. This invention contemplates a removable cover that fits over the recessed area to form an enclosed pocket. 
         [0005]    Prior art does not suggest or teach the formation of a cavity that is capable of holding liquid and other ornamental items. A removable cap, as that contemplated in Chang is prone to leakage. 
         [0006]    The present invention offers an alternative to prior fingernail art, in that a fingernail is provided with a secure and sealed cavity, which is capable of receiving and holding a liquid media, along with any other decorative items. The effect of the present invention is to provide a method of making and providing a snow-globe effect, in which a large cavity area is available to contain the suspension matrix and reflective items. 
         [0007]    The present invention is also able to utilize existing fingernails, with the addition of a secondary layer or sheet, to form one of the walls of the cavity. In addition, the present invention may comprise a single piece nail that is formed so as to define a sealable cavity. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0008]      FIG. 1  is a perspective view of the attachment fingernail, indicating the outline of the cavity, as the attachment fingernail appears when placed on a person&#39;s finger. 
           [0009]      FIG. 2  is a perspective view showing the attachment fingernail placed underneath the secondary sheet. 
           [0010]      FIG. 3  is a bottom view of the attachment fingernail as shown underneath the secondary sheet, with the intended cavity area defined. 
           [0011]      FIG. 4  is a bottom view of the attachment fingernail, with the secondary sheet affixed thereto, showing the excess portions of the secondary sheet having been removed. 
           [0012]      FIG. 5  is a view of the attachment fingernail, showing a needle that has been inserted through the slit opening, with the suspension matrix being injected through the needle into the cavity. 
           [0013]      FIG. 6  depicts the attachment fingernail, showing the cavity nearly fill with the suspension matrix and glitter. 
           [0014]      FIG. 7  depicts the attachment fingernail, indicating that the cavity has been filled and the slit opening sealed to form a closure. 
           [0015]      FIG. 8  is a top view of the attachment fingernail as shown as it would appear when placed on a person&#39;s finger. 
           [0016]      FIG. 9  is a cross sectional view of how the attachment fingernail and secondary sheet are positioned adjacent to each other prior to contact between them. 
           [0017]      FIG. 10  is a cross sectional view showing the attachment fingernail and secondary sheet, and indicating their contact points common between them. 
           [0018]      FIG. 11  is a cross sectional view of the fingernail and secondary sheet, that have been joined, with the excess portion removed. 
           [0019]      FIG. 12  depicts a replacement fingernail and oppositely curved secondary sheet, both shown adjacent to each other. 
           [0020]      FIG. 13  depicts a cross-sectional view of the curved nail and secondary sheet of  FIG. 12  joined together to form a cavity. 
           [0021]      FIG. 14  depicts a variation of this invention, showing a curved nail and a curved secondary sheet, where both the sheet and nail exhibit similar curvature, where the nail has a greater degree of curvature than the sheet. 
           [0022]      FIG. 15  depicts a cross-sectional view of the curved nail and curved secondary sheet, as seen in  FIG. 14 , that have been joined together to form a cavity. 
           [0023]      FIG. 16  is a top view of an attachment fingernail, in which the cavity extends the length of the fingernail. 
           [0024]      FIG. 17  is a perspective view of the fingernail shown in  FIG. 16 , as it would appear when placed on a person&#39;s fingernail. 
           [0025]      FIG. 18  is a view of an attachment fingernail and secondary sheet from the underneath bottom side of the nail: in which the slit opening is adjacent to the peripheral edge. 
           [0026]      FIG. 19  is a view of an attachment fingernail and secondary sheet from the underneath bottom side of the nail, as shown in  FIG. 18 , with the slit opening closed to form a closure. 
           [0027]      FIG. 20  is a top view of the attachment fingernail, in which the cavity has been filled with various layers of granular matter to form bands of colored patterns. 
           [0028]      FIG. 21  is a top view of the attachment fingernail showing the cavity and indicating ornamental objects contained within said cavity. 
           [0029]      FIG. 22  is a side view of a finger and single piece nail, shown as it would appear when attached to a person&#39;s finger. 
           [0030]      FIG. 23  is a view of the single piece nail as it would appear from a top view, showing the opening to the cavity prior to any plug being placed within said cavity. 
           [0031]      FIG. 24  is a perspective partial view of the single piece fingernail showing the cavity opening and sidewall of the single piece nail. 
           [0032]      FIG. 25  is a perspective partial view of the single piece nail, showing a needle as it injects fluid into the cavity, as well as glitter being directed through the opening into the cavity. 
           [0033]      FIG. 26  is a perspective partial view of the single piece nail, showing the plug after it has been placed into the opening, to seal the cavity. 
           [0034]      FIG. 27  is a cross sectional view of the single piece nail. 
       
    
    
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0035]    This attachment fingernail is intended to provide a means whereby a cavity is made available into which ornamental objects and/or material can the inserted, with the cavity capable of being sealed so as to prevent the inserted matter from escaping. The cavity is capable of receiving liquids, which are also able to contain glitter or other floating objects, that when placed within the liquid, allow the nail to function effectively as a typical snow globe. Bubbles of gas may also remain within the cavity, but are not required. 
         [0036]    The cavity is formed by the placement of a fingernail and secondary sheet, so that when these two objects are placed together, they contact each other at points where adhesive material has placed upon the nail. Typically, the adhesive product is placed around the periphery of the nail on its bottom or underneath flat side, with the secondary sheet adhering to such areas upon contact. The size and configuration of the cavity is determined by the area of adhesive on the nail. 
         [0037]    The secondary sheet is typically larger in area than the nail, so that the secondary sheet extends outward beyond the sides of the nail. This requires excess portions of the secondary sheet to be removed. Once the excess portions are removed, 2 slit either remains or is created through the secondary sheet, allowing the injection of objects into the cavity that is formed by the space between the secondary sheet and attachment nail. 
         [0038]    The materials able to be injected into the nail cavities include liquid suspensions, in which glitter and other floating objects may be mixed. Bubbles and various colored liquids may also be used. Ornamental objects such as small beads or other desirable shapes may also be placed within the fingernail cavity, with a supporting liquid present as desired. 
         [0039]    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. 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 is sealed suitably, with no appreciable airspace, the sand will generally maintain its position in relation to sand grains of other colors. 
         [0040]    The slit opening into the cavity may be in the middle portion of the nail, or it may be at a peripheral end of the nail. Likewise, the cavity may comprise a portion of the total available area of the nail, leaving an unused area that allows it to be attached to the nail where there is no cavity between the actual fingernail and the attachment nail. In addition, the cavity may be defined as an area that extends across virtually the entire available surface of the attachment nail, with a cavity extending both above the natural fingernail, and also in the portion of the attachment nail extending outward beyond the person&#39;s natural fingernail. 
         [0041]    The cavity may also comprise a portion of the nail extending the length of the nail bed, leaving no cavity between the actual nail tip and the attachment tip. This attachment nail is suitable on both fingers and toes, with the only difference generally comprising the size of the fingernails. 
         [0042]    A novel method of creating the attachment nail with a cavity is also disclosed, in which the cavity is first formed, the material is added, and the opening through which it is added is sealed. 
         [0043]    The secondary sheet may be a flexible material, that is either transparent or translucent: allowing the matter within it to be seen with ease. In addition, the underlying secondary sheet may have a preprinted pattern on it, that provides a background for the cavity defined immediately above it. 
         [0044]    Various types of plastic and vinyl sheeting are available as secondary sheets, allowing use with existing types of attachment nails. In addition, more rigid secondary sheets may be provided, that are pre-formed as to their shape and configuration as compared to the actual attachment nail. These rigid secondary sheets may offer a concave curvature toward the concave curvature of the attachment nail. When these two items are placed together: an elongated bowl or convex cavity will be created as seen when viewing the attachment nail and secondary sheets in a cross-sectional manner. If the secondary sheet exhibits a similar curvature to the attachment nail, but where the attachment nail exhibits a greater degree of curvature, an arcual cavity is able to be formed between these two objects when they are placed together. 
         [0045]    Lastly, the nail may be pre-formed as a single piece: with the cavity being created at the time the attachment nail is made, so that there is no secondary sheet, and the attachment nail is created with the cavity defined therein in accordance with its manufactured specifications. The single piece nail has a defined opening that allows contents to be placed within the cavity. The cavity is closed by placing a plug within the opening, to seal said opening, and maintain the contents of the cavity therein. 
       DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
       [0046]    Referring now to  FIG. 1 , an attachment fingernail  5  is shown, and is defined by side edges  22 , a peripheral edge  21 , and an attachment edge  20 . Also shown in  FIG. 1  is a human finger  13 , in which the natural fingernail  12  is shown, with the cuticle  14  indicated as well. The attachment fingernail  5  is secured to the natural fingernail  12 , and serves as an extension of the natural fingernail  12 . The attachment edge  20  comprises the terminating edge of the nail  18  that makes physical contact with the natural fingernail  12 . The peripheral edge  21  comprises the limit of the extension of the nail  18  from the natural fingernail  12 . The inner side, also referred to as the underneath side  16 , is the portion of the nail opposite of the outer side  11  typically viewed when worn. The inner or underneath side  16  is depicted in  FIGS. 2-7  and  9 - 15 . 
         [0047]    Referring again to  FIG. 1 , a cavity  30  containing ornamental objects, such as glitter  32 , is shown. This improved attachment nail  5  offers the person wearing it to display unique ornamental patterns and designs that are capable of modification as the fingernail  5  reorients to differing positions, causing the ornamental objects contained therein to move about the confines of the cavity  30 . 
         [0048]    This decorative attachment fingernail  5  comprises a nail  18  and a secondary sheet  40 . The nail  18  is also known as a “fingernail extension.” Other terminology that applies to the nail  18  are called “tips” which cover a portion of the natural nail  12 , as shown in  FIG. 1 , with the attachment edge  20  being filed so that it can blend in with the natural nail  12 . 
         [0049]    Another common word used to define the nail  18  is a “full cover,” where the nail  18  covers the entire portion of the natural nail  12 , as shown in  FIG. 17 . The nail  18  and secondary sheet  40  are layered together with a central portion on the surface area of the inner or underneath side  16 , and a portion of the secondary sheet  40  defining a cavity  30 . 
         [0050]    Referring now also to  FIGS. 2-4 , the cavity  30  is formed by placing the fingernail  18  alongside a secondary sheet  40 , so that the flat sides of both the nail  18  and the sheet  40  are parallel to each other and are in close proximity to each other. The inner or underneath side  16  should face the flattened side of the secondary sheet  40 . Both the nail  18  and the sheet  40  are either transparent and for translucent, allowing light waves to pass through them with little effect as to the color and/or intensity of said light. The secondary sheet  40  may have a preprinted pattern or design on it, which allows it to function as a background for the cavity  30 . This is particularly attractive and desirable, when the cavity  30  functions as a snow-globe, so that the background can be a particular scene. 
         [0051]    Referring now also specifically to  FIG. 3 . The attachment fingernail  5  in  FIG. 3  has a desired cavity  30  that occupies approximately two thirds of the available surface area of one side of the fingernail  18 . In this particular situation, an unused area  23  is provided on a portion of nail close to the attachment edge  20 , with the unused area  23  able to be used to fix the attachment nail  5  to the natural nail  12 . The wearer may desire the unused area  23  to function as the extension portion of the attachment nail  5 , and have that portion of the attachment nail  5  be that portion which is fixed to the natural nail  12 . 
         [0052]    The area on the bottom side of the nail  18 , being the peripheral area around the edge of the nail  18 , comprises an adhesive area  43 . Adhesive material is placed on the nail  18  on the underside  16  in area  43 , which comprises the area between the limitations of cavity  30  and the edges  22  of the nail  18 . The adhesive area  43  comprises the thin strip of area between the cavity  30  and the side edges  23 , and the cavity  30  and peripheral edge  21  of the nail  18 . Adhesive material may also be placed on the unused area  23 , as indicated in  FIG. 13 . 
         [0053]    Once adhesive material has been placed within the adhesive area  43 , the secondary sheet  40  is moved against the flat side of the nail  18 , being the underneath side  16  allowing the secondary sheet to adhere to the nail  18 , along the area defined as the adhesive area  43 , and/or the unused area  23 . The resulting cavity  30  is defined by the inner side  16  of the nail  18 , and the secondary sheet  40  in the area where there is no adhesive material. 
         [0054]    As is shown in  FIG. 4 , the secondary sheet  40  is typically larger than the fingernail  18 , allowing for proper adhesion within the adhesive areas  43 . Referring now also to  FIG. 9 , the fingernail  18  comprises an arcual shape when viewed in a cross-sectional manner, with adhesive areas  43  defined along this inner side  16  adjacent to the side edges  22 . A secondary sheet  40  is shown in  FIG. 9 ,  10  and  11  and as a flat sheet having the ability to maintain its flat orientation during its interaction with the curved nail  18 . 
         [0055]    As the curved nail  18  and the secondary sheet  40  are brought together, they will make contact along the adhesive areas creating an adhered area  47 , comprising a portion of the fingernail  18  and sheet  40  that physically make contact with each other. As is also shown in  FIG. 10 , an enclosed cavity  30  is defined by the inner side  16  of fingernail  18 , and the secondary sheet  40 . 
         [0056]    The excess sheet material  42  is removed, by simply cutting it off, so that the resulting nail  18  and secondary sheet  40  combination has the same original shape from a top or bottom view as the nail  18  did by itself previously. As is also shown in  FIG. 4 , there may be a substantial amount of sheet excess  42 , and in either case, the extra material, being the excess sheet portion  42 , is removed. As is also shown in  FIG. 4 , a slit  44  is defined along one side edge of the defined cavity  30 . Said slit  44  comprising the opening or mouth into the cavity  30 . 
         [0057]    The slit  44  allows the insertion of a liquid delivery means, which is indicated in  FIG. 5  as a hollow needle  45 . As  FIG. 5  shows, the liquid delivery means  45  injects a suspension matrix  37  into the cavity  30 . The suspension matrix  37  may be comprised of any liquid substance, such as water or other more viscous substances such as gels. Likewise, the suspension matrix  37  may be comprised of individual colors that are desirable for injection into the cavity  30 , for purely ornamental means. 
         [0058]    In situations where the cavity  30  is desirable to include virtually the entire available surface area of the nail  18 , the adhesive area  43  comprises the flat area adjacent to edges  20 ,  21  and  22 . Placement of the secondary sheet  40  against such a nail  18  causes the secondary sheet  42  to adhere along the areas around the peripheral sides of the nail  18 , with a slit  44  defined along one of the edges.  FIG. 16  shows the slit  44  adjacent to the peripheral edge  21 . It should be understood that the slit  44  may be at any other point along the defined cavity wall  31 , including the attachment edge  20  area. In situations where the nail  18  and secondary sheet  40  both comprise resilient materials, the nail  18  and secondary sheet  40  may exhibit the same characteristics, and be effectively mirror images of one another, such as that shown in  FIGS. 12 and 13 . 
         [0059]    Likewise, the slit  44  may be on the peripheral edge  21 , as shown in  FIG. 18 , as opposed to the attachment edge  20  indicated in  FIGS. 4-6 . The only appreciable difference in the attachment nail  5  shown in  FIG. 18  from that shown in  FIGS. 4-6  is the location of the slit  44 . As is shown in  FIG. 19 , once the slit  44  is closed, a closure area  46  is created, sealing in the contents of the cavity  30 . Further, it should be understood that the unused area  23  may be used as that portion of the attachment nail  5  that is directly attached to the natural nail  12  as shown in  FIG. 1 , or where it effectively functions as the actual extension portion as shown in  FIG. 17 . 
         [0060]    In addition to the suspension matrix  37 , particulate matter  32  may also be introduced into the cavity  30  in conjunction with a suspension matrix  37 . The particular matter in  FIGS. 5 ,  6  and  7  comprises glitter  32  which is allowed to move freely within the cavity  30 , throughout the suspension matrix  37  contained therein. 
         [0061]    Once the desirable amount of suspension matrix  37  and any desired particulate matter  32  has been added to the cavity  30 , the injector means, as is exampled by the hollow point needle  45  is withdrawn. An air pocket  38  may be defined above the suspension matrix  37 , as shown in  FIG. 6 . The open slit  44  is closed and sealed, with the mouth edges of the slit  44  joining together and either adhesively closed or affected in some manner so that the mouth of the dipped  44  closes the prevent any of the contents within the cavity  30  from escaping. Air pockets  38  may be desirable, or may be excluded, through the action in involved in the closure, in which the volume of the cavity  30  is limited into the volume of the matrix  37  it contains. 
         [0062]    As  FIGS. 7 and 19  show, a completed attachment fingernail  5  is shown, in which the unused area  23  may provide a suitable area in which the attachment nail  5  can be fixed securely to a natural fingernail  12  as shown in  FIG. 1 , or where the unused area  23  may provide the actual extension portion as shown in  FIG. 17 . Referring also to  FIGS. 7 and 17 , the cavity  30  in  FIG. 7  may be situated so that it is above the natural nail  12 , with the unused area  23  actually being that portion that extends out from the natural nail  12 .  FIG. 17  indicates two possible cavity sizes, one with a full cavity wall  31 , where the cavity  30  is both above the natural nail  12 , and extends outward beyond the natural nail  12 , and also a smaller cavity  30  where the partial cavity wall  27  limits the expanse of the cavity  30  to that portion of the attachment nail  5  that is above the natural fingernail  12 . The fingernail  5  shown in  FIG. 7  could have the intended cavity  30  for either the orientation as shown in  FIG. 1 , or as the partial cavity  30  as shown in  FIG. 17 , where the cavity  30  defined by the partial cavity wall  27 . 
         [0063]    Referring now also to  FIGS. 12 and 13 , these two Figures contrast the difference between a curved nail  18 , and a similarly curved secondary sheet  40 , where the curvature of the nail  18  and sheet  40  are opposite to each other, creating a convex shaped cavity  30  between them when they are urged together. As  FIG. 12  indicates, an adhesive area  43  may be on the nail inner surface  16 , on the secondary sheet  40 , or on both the nail  18  and secondary sheet  40 . 
         [0064]    Another variation is shown in  FIGS. 14 and 15 , in which the nail  18  is shown having a defined degree of curvature on its inner side  16 , so that said degree of curvature exceeds the degree of curvature of the secondary sheet  40 . When the nail  18  and sheet  40 , as shown in  FIG. 14 , are brought together, they create an adhered portion  47 , with the inner surface  16  of nail  18  and a secondary sheet  40  creating an arcual cavity  30 . 
         [0065]    The first variation shown in  FIGS. 9 ,  10 , and  11 , may comprise a rigid nail  18  and a flexible or rigid secondary sheet  40 . Likewise, the nail  18  and secondary sheet  40  as shown in  FIGS. 12 and 13 , and  FIGS. 14 and 15  may comprise a rigid or flexible material. In all three variations, a single cavity  30  is formed, allowing introduction of other objects into said cavity  30 . 
         [0066]    The size of the cavity  30  may vary as to width, such as the wider cavity  30  shown in  FIG. 15 , as compared with  FIG. 13 . Also, the length of the cavity  30  may cover a portion of the total area of the nail  18 , as shown in  FIGS. 1-8 , or may include virtually the entire nail  5 , as shown in  FIGS. 16 , and  17 . 
         [0067]    Referring now also to  FIG. 20 , particulate matter may be introduced into the cavity  30 , where fine particulate matter such as sand may be added. With this type of material use, there is generally no suspension matrix  37 , since the sand is an added with different colors being added at different times to form desirable patterns and/or stripes. As is indicated in  FIG. 20 , assuming that slit  44  was defined along the peripheral edge  21 , different layers of sand could be added, with each layer being subsequently added on the other, so that the observable color of a particular layer of sand  35  would be different than the subsequent layer of sand added  36 , with other multiple layers possible. This creates the ability to utilize the cavity  30  to create unique fingernails  5  that are virtually incapable of being reproduced in an identical decorative manner. 
         [0068]    Also referring to  FIG. 21 , a suspension matrix  37  may be placed in the cavity  30 , with various ornamental objects  34  of non uniform shapes and sizes. Such objects  34  may comprise such items as beads, small cylindrical pieces, or even desirable small ornamental shapes. The suspension matrix  37  allows these objects to perform similarly as the glitter  32  does in the cavities  30  previously discussed above. It is also possible that no suspension matrix  47  be added, so that the ornamental objects  34  are able to move freely within the cavity  30 . 
         [0069]    Referring now also to  FIG. 22 , a single piece nail  50  is shown, as it appears when mounted on a person&#39;s finger  13 . The single piece nail  50  has a cutaneous side  56 , which is intended for attachment to the natural nail  12  of a person&#39;s finger  13 , with the external side  55  available for viewing, or the application of glazes, or other items and substances as desired. 
         [0070]    The single piece nail  50  may be formed as a single unit during the manufacturing stage or it may be the combination of two or more separate pieces that are formed or joined together to form a completed rigid nail structure, as is shown in  FIGS. 12-15 . The single piece nail  50 , unlike the attachment nail  10  presents a rigid contiguous side wall  52 , as shown in  FIG. 27 . The cavity  53  is therefore consistent in shape and size, during the usable life of the single piece nail  50 . 
         [0071]    Referring also to  FIGS. 23 and 27 , the single piece nail  50  has a defined tip  57 , which is intended to supplant the normal nail edge of a natural nail  12 , however the single piece nail  50  provides an extended tip  57  so as to give the appearance of a longer fingernail  12 . 
         [0072]    The single piece nail  50  also has a lip  58 , that defines the outer peripheral edge of said nail  50 , with the end opposite of the tip  57  defining an opening  53 , where the opening  53  allows access to the cavity  51 . The cavity  51  is generally the entire width and height of the nail  50 , less the appreciable dimensions of the side wall  52 . The cavity  51  may also comprise a smaller size, where the side wall  52  has a greater thickness, or where the defined size and shape of the cavity  51  varies according to the manner in which it is manufactured. Said cavity  51  could therefore comprise the entire available area across the width of the nail  50 , or a portion of the nail  50 , so that the cavity  51  may comprise a partial cavity, or a cavity with a particular and desirable shape. Access to the cavity  51  is through the opening  53 . 
         [0073]    An enlarged view of the opening  53  is shown in  FIG. 24 , in which the opening  53  is defined by the side wall  52 , where the side wall  52  defines a generally circular shape. The cavity  51  is able to receive any substance desired, by inserting said substance through the opening  53  into the cavity  51 .  FIG. 25  examples the use of a needle  45 , which injects the suspension matrix  37  into the cavity  51 . Solid items, such as glitter  32  may also be placed into the cavity  51  through the opening  53 , in the same manner as described above in the attachment fingernail  5 . 
         [0074]    Once the desired substances or items are placed into the cavity  51 , the opening  53  is sealed using a plug  54 , which comprises a resilient substance that is capable of bonding with the defined sides and shape of the opening  53 , so as to fill in all available space across the opening, thus sealing in the contents of the cavity  51 . As is shown in  FIG. 26 , an available airspace  59  may also be present within the sealed cavity  51 , providing a moving bubble as the nail  50  is turned and rotated. It should be understood that the examples of items described above for the attachment nail  5 , comprising particulate matter such as sand  35 , gels, objects  34 , and other substances are usable in the single piece nail  50  in the same manner as the attachment nail  5 . Both the attachment nail  5  and the single piece nail  50  provide similar decorative nails that are able to be attached as the typical decorative nails commonly known and understood in the art. The single piece nail  5  may contain within its cavity desired liquids, clear or colored, gels, visually reflective decorative items, as well as mixtures of glitter  32  in a suspension matrix  37 . Further, the cavity  51  may define a volume greater than the volume of matrix  37  it contains, so that an air pocket  59 , also referred to as gas bubbles are defined within said cavity  51 . 
         [0075]    From the foregoing statements, summary, and description, in accordance with the present invention, it is understood that the same are not limited thereto, but are susceptible to various changes and modifications as known to those skilled in the art and we therefore do not wish to be limited to the details shown and described herein, but intend to cover all such changes and modifications which would be encompassed by the scope of the appended claims.

Technology Classification (CPC): 0