US3858245A
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Method of applying hair with individual sutures
Assignee: HAIR AGAIN Ltd
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Filing: 1972-05-18
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Granted: 1975-01-07
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Expires: 1992-05-18
Abstract
Abstract A method of applying hair in which individual suture loops are sewn into the scalp and wefts of hair are anchored between or along the sutures. The ends of each suture are secured together by intertwining the end portions and sewing a thin thread through and around the end portions. The suture is a thread made from a synthetic polymer which is impregnated or coated with an inert substance such polytetrafluoroethylene or a silicone. Alternatively, at least the portion of the suture which is embedded in the scalp and is made of any flexible material, is encased in a sleeve in which the suture may slide without irritating the subcutaneous area of the scalp.
Inventors
- 👤 Ii Michael A Nate
- 👤 Maurice A Mann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 06:48
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
The method of applying hair wefts to a portion of a scalp which comprises inserting synthetic polymeric sutures below the dermis of the scalp leaving the ends of the sutures exposed above scalp, each suture being inserted once in the scalp; for each such suture, intertwining its exposed end portions together and sewing a thin thread through and around said end portions, comprising passing said thread through and around said interwinded suture at several spaced places between the points of entry and exit of the suture from the dermis and knotting said thread at each such place, and affixing hair wefts to the exposed portion of said sutures.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
108 words
The method of applying hair wefts to a portion of a scalp which comprises inserting synthetic polymeric sutures below the dermis of the scalp leaving the ends of the sutures exposed above scalp, each suture being inserted once in the scalp; for each such suture, intertwining its exposed end portions together and sewing a thin thread through and around said end portions, comprising passing said thread through and around said interwinded suture at several spaced places between the points of entry and exit of the suture from the dermis and knotting said thread at each such place, and affixing hair wefts to the exposed portion of said sutures.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 comprising removing any excess suture substantially beyond that between said entry and exit point.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method of claim 1 in which said suture to be inserted below the dermis is movably within a sleeve of an inert polymer and after said inserting of said suture and sleeve at least substantially removing said sleeve from the portions of said suture exposed above the scalp.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 3 wherein said sleeve is a medically-compatible silicone polymer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the wefts comprise hair supported in strips of silicone.
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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) | 1978-01-06 | 1978-07-08 | 1979-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-06 | 1982-07-08 | 1983-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-06 | 1986-07-08 | 1987-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |