US3755824A
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Method for avoiding the appearance of baldness
Assignee: PLUS HAIR CENTERS INT Inc
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Filing: 1971-09-24
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Granted: 1973-09-04
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Expires: 1991-09-24
Abstract
Abstract A method for enabling a balding person to avoid the appearance of baldness comprising the steps of locating sutures at strategic locations on the person''s scalp, securing a scalp net to said sutures with said scalp net having synthetic fibres which simulate hair secured to the portions of the net which cover balding areas on the scalp. The scalp net has openings where it covers a person''s natural hair which extends through said openings.
Inventors
- 👤 A Sperling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 01:20
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41G; A41G3/00; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61D; A61D1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A method for enabling a balding person to avoid the appearance of baldness comprising the steps of surgically inserting into the scalp separate, independent and spaced-apart polypropylene sutures at appropriate locations on the front, middle and rear of the left side and right side of the person''s scalp, placing on the person''s scalp a scalp net having openings extending therethrough and shaped to match the configuration of the person''s scalp, anchoring the scalp net to the polypropylene sutures, extending the person''s natural hair beneath the scalp net through the openings therein and securing to those portions of the scalp net above the person''s scalp which are devoid of hair material having the appearance of hair so that the person has the appearance of a full head of hair.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
128 words
A method for enabling a balding person to avoid the appearance of baldness comprising the steps of surgically inserting into the scalp separate, independent and spaced-apart polypropylene sutures at appropriate locations on the front, middle and rear of the left side and right side of the person''s scalp, placing on the person''s scalp a scalp net having openings extending therethrough and shaped to match the configuration of the person''s scalp, anchoring the scalp net to the polypropylene sutures, extending the person''s natural hair beneath the scalp net through the openings therein and securing to those portions of the scalp net above the person''s scalp which are devoid of hair material having the appearance of hair so that the person has the appearance of a full head of hair.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
132 words
A method for enabling a balding person to avoid the appearance of baldness comprising the steps of surgically inserting into the scalp separate, independent and spaced-apart surtures having a synthetic plastic outer surface at appropriate locations on the front, middle and rear of the left side and right side of the person''s scalp, placing on the person''s sclap a scalp net having openings extending therethrough and shaped to match the configuration of the person''s scalp, anchoring the sclap net to the sutures, extending the person''s natural hair beneath the scalp net through the opening therein and securing to those portions of the scalp net above the person''s scalp which are devoid of hair material having the appearance of hair so that the person has the appearance of a full head of hair.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
132 words
A method for enabling a balding person to avoid the appearance of baldness comprising the steps of surgically inserting into the scalp separate, independent and spaced-apart surtures having a synthetic plastic outer surface at appropriate locations on the front, middle and rear of the left side and right side of the person''s scalp, placing on the person''s sclap a scalp net having openings extending therethrough and shaped to match the configuration of the person''s scalp, anchoring the sclap net to the sutures, extending the person''s natural hair beneath the scalp net through the opening therein and securing to those portions of the scalp net above the person''s scalp which are devoid of hair material having the appearance of hair so that the person has the appearance of a full head of hair.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-09-03 | 1977-03-05 | 1977-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-03 | 1981-03-05 | 1981-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-03 | 1985-03-05 | 1985-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |