US3862453A
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Apparatus for mounting hair
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-09-13
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Granted: 1975-01-28
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Expires: 1993-09-13
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for mounting hair to a human head. In one embodiment, holes are formed in the scalp and U-shaped anchors are surgically embedded into the scalp with the ends of each anchor protruding out of the scalp. A mesh screen having hair mounted thereto is then attached to the anchors. In another embodiment, an incision is made through the skin and subcutaneous tissues of the scalp down to and through the periosteum. The periosteum is then separated from the skull and the base of an implant is positioned between the periosteum and skull. The body of the implant tapers from the base to the top - which protrudes from the scalp to which connection with a hair piece may be made.
Inventors
- 👤 Garth E Widdifield
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 16:17
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/10; A41; A41G; A41G5/00; A41G5/0006; A41G5/0013; A41G5/0026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
An implant for implanting within a scalp to attach a hair piece thereto comprising: a smoothly tapered main body with a reduced top end for protruding out of said scalp and an enlarged bottom end, said main body having a truncated cone configuration; a thin base connected to said bottom end and extending outwardly from said bottom end for placement between the skull aNd periosteum; and, means mounted to said top end operable to connect to said hair piece.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
An implant for implanting within a scalp to attach a hair piece thereto comprising: a smoothly tapered main body with a reduced top end for protruding out of said scalp and an enlarged bottom end, said main body having a truncated cone configuration; a thin base connected to said bottom end and extending outwardly from said bottom end for placement between the skull aNd periosteum; and, means mounted to said top end operable to connect to said hair piece.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The implant of claim 1 wherein: said thin base is flat and has a plurality of spaced apart arms extending radially outward from said bottom end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The implant of claim 2 wherein: said means is a removable headed member with a shank threadedly received by said main body; and, said main body is metal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The implant of claim 3 wherein: said headed member has a ball shaped top end with a hole extending through said ball shaped top end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The implant of claim 3 wherein: said headed member has a magnet top end.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The implant of claim 3 wherein: said headed member has a cloth fastening top end.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-01-27 | 1978-07-29 | 1979-01-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-27 | 1982-07-29 | 1983-01-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-27 | 1986-07-29 | 1987-01-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |