TATTOOABLE ELEMENT FOR DECORATING FASHION OR DECORATIVE OBJECTS AND HUMAN LIMBS

Abstract

A tattooable element for decorating fashion or decorative objects and the limbs of the human body is provided that includes a polymer layer (2) suitable for tattooing and a reinforcing element (3) of the tattooable layer. The reinforcing element (3) can be an element that is separate from the polymer layer (2) and fixed to the polymer layer (2), or it can be integrated into the polymer layer (2). Optionally, the reinforcing element (3) prevents the needle from penetrating the tattooable element during the tattooing of the polymer layer (2). If used to decorate human limbs, it takes the form of an adaptable elastic tubular sheath.

Claims

1. The tattooable element for decorating fashion or decorative objects, characterised by comprising a polymer layer (2) suitable for tattooing and a reinforcing element (3) of the tattooable layer.

2. The tattooable element according to claim 1, characterised in that the reinforcing element (3) is an element that is separate from the polymer layer (2) and fixed to the polymer layer (2).

3. The tattooable element according to claim 2, characterised in that the reinforcing element (3) is made of fabric.

4. The tattooable element according to claim 2, characterised in that the reinforcing element (3) is made of fibreglass.

5. The tattooable element according to claim 1, characterised in that the reinforcing element (3) is fixed to the polymer layer (2) by means of glue (4).

6. The tattooable element according to claim 1, characterised in that the reinforcing element (3) is fixed to the polymer layer (2) by means of fusing.

7. The tattooable element according to claim 1, characterised in that reinforcing element (3) is integrated within the polymer layer (2).

8. The tattooable element according to claim 7, characterised in that the reinforcing element (3) is a mesh.

9. The tattooable element according to claim 7, characterised in that the reinforcing element (3) is fibres.

10. The tattooable element according to claim 1, characterised in that the polymer layer (2) is made of silicone.

11. The tattooable element according to claim 1, characterised in that the polymer layer (2) has a thickness of more than 1 mm.

12. The tattooable element according to claim 10, characterised in that the polymer layer (2) has a thickness of more than 3 mm.

13. The tattooable element according to claim 1, characterised in that the reinforcing element (3) prevents the needle from penetrating the tattooable element during the process of tattooing the polymer layer (2).

14. The tattooable element according to claim 1, characterised in that it is tubular-shaped.

15. The tattooable element according to claim 1, characterised in that it is elastic and allows being adapted to the support on which the tattooable element is fixed.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] To complete the description provided herein, and for the purpose of helping to make the features of the invention more readily understandable, this description is accompanied by drawings constituting an integral part of the same, which by way of illustration and not limitation represents the following:

[0022] FIG. 1 shows a schematic perspective view of the two sheet layers forming the tattooable element for decorating fashion or decorative objects, object of the invention, represented in an exploded view;

[0023] FIG. 2 shows a schematic section view of the tattooable element according to the invention, in this case represented once the two sheet layers it comprises have been attached to one another;

[0024] FIG. 3 shows a schematic perspective view of the tubular-shaped tattooable element;

[0025] FIG. 4 shows a schematic perspective view of the tubular-shaped tattooable element fixed on a user's forearm;

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

[0026] In view of the aforementioned figures, and in accordance with the adopted numbering, one may observe therein a non-limiting exemplary embodiment of the proposed tattooable element for decorating fashion or decorative objects, comprising what is described in detail below.

[0027] Thus, as can be observed in said figures, the element (1) in question is essentially configured from a sheet element formed by two layers of different material: an upper silicone layer (2), providing the smooth surface suitable for tattooing with any conventional technique, and preferably having a thickness of about 1 mm, and a lower layer (3) acting as a base for the upper layer (2), where said lower layer (3) may be made of either fabric or fibreglass.

[0028] Furthermore, the upper silicone layer (2) is preferably made of medical grade silicone (RTV (Room Temperature Vulcanisation)), since in addition to being hypoallergenic, it does not contain latex or toxins, or any type of additive, nor is it porous, whereby its use in articles of clothing in contact with the skin is feasible, and especially, it provides an ideal surface for tattooing, with optimal results of definition and resistance.

[0029] It should be pointed out that the lower base layer (3) is preferably attached to the upper silicone layer (2) by means of any fixing system, for example a glue layer (4), which may be fused with same, for example, by means of applying heat.

[0030] Furthermore, the element (1) may be trimmed in order to give it the desired shape, and coupled to the object by means of stitching, gluing, or any other fixing means, even by means of a removable system in order to take it off and put it on at will.

[0031] In a preferred embodiment, the tattooable element is tubular-shaped. In an even more preferred embodiment, the tattooable element is elastic. This embodiment allows the tattooable element to be fixed on a user's body, for example on the forearm as shown in FIG. 4, allowing the tattoo artist to have a tattooing experience very similar to the real experience.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment, the reinforcing element (3) prevents the needle from penetrating the tattooable element during the process of tattooing the polymer layer (2). The user can thereby be tattooed without any apprehension about the needle penetrating the tattooable element and being able to damage human skin.

[0033] Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the ways of implementing it, it is not considered necessary to extend its explanation for any person skilled in the state of the art to understand its scope and the advantages which derive from it, specifying that, within its essential nature, it can be carried out in other embodiments that differ in detail from the one provided by way of example, and which are also covered by the requested protection, provided that they do not alter, change or modify its fundamental principle.