Artificial nail and implantation techniques
US5060678A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 1990 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/11
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An artificial nail includes an acrylic top layer mounted on a collagen support layer in the form of a mesh. The proximal end of the nail includes a plurality of anchor points, preferably three semi-circular anchor points. The proper size nail is selected by use of sizers. The toe or finger is prepared for implantation of the artificial nail by a puncturing tool which has a pattern of tines on its flat base.
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