US3799160A
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Device and method for correcting ingrown toenails
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-09-21
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Granted: 1974-03-26
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Expires: 1992-09-21
Abstract
Abstract An improved device for correcting ingrown toenails comprises a flexible, preferably thin and flat, self-supporting nail support adapted to fit between the free portion of a toenail at the rear corner terminus thereof and the underlying toe flesh and/or cuticle attachment at said corner. The device also includes a flexible protector strip detachably secured to one side of the nail support and attaching means for holding the device in place around a toenial. Preferably, a backing strip is detachably placed on the opposite side of the nail support and, in accordance with the present method, is stripped from a portion of the nail support before the support is positioned at a rear corner terminus of the free portion of the toenial. The device keeps the cuticle and toe flesh in that region from overlapping the growing toenail.
Inventors
- 👤 H Hahn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:17
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
An improved device for correcting ingrown toenails, said device comprising, in combination: a. a self-supporting generally planar flat flexible nail support adapted to fit between the free portion of a toenail and the underlying adjacent toe flesh and/or cuticle; b. a flexible adhesive protector strip detachably secured to at least a portion of said nail support along a side thereof; and, c. attaching means connected to at least one side of said nail suppOrt and said protector strip and extending beyond the area of attachment of said nail support and protector strip for detachably securing said device in place around a toenail.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
An improved device for correcting ingrown toenails, said device comprising, in combination: a. a self-supporting generally planar flat flexible nail support adapted to fit between the free portion of a toenail and the underlying adjacent toe flesh and/or cuticle; b. a flexible adhesive protector strip detachably secured to at least a portion of said nail support along a side thereof; and, c. attaching means connected to at least one side of said nail suppOrt and said protector strip and extending beyond the area of attachment of said nail support and protector strip for detachably securing said device in place around a toenail.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The improved device of claim 1 wherein said device includes a backing strip releasably secured to said nail support on the side thereof opposite that to which said protector strip is attached.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The improved device of claim 2 wherein said attaching means comprises said backing strip and wherein said nail support is thin and flat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The improved device of claim 3 wherein a pair of backing strips are releasably secured to said nail support in spaced relation to each other to facilitate peeling of each backing strip from said nail support.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
The improved device of claim 3 wherein said device is disposable, wherein said nail support comprises plastic and said strips comprise webs bearing tacky adhesive surfaces, and wherein the color of at least said protector strip and nail support contrast with those of the toenail and toe flesh and cuticle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
77 words
An improved method of correcting ingrown toenails, which method comprises: a. disposing a portion of a self-supporting generally planar flat flexible nail support between the free portion of a toenail and the adjacent underlying toe flesh and/or cuticle at a rear corner terminus of the free portion of said toenail; b. bending the remainder of said nail support around the front of the toe; and c. releasably holding said nail support in place while protecting the same.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
77 words
An improved method of correcting ingrown toenails, which method comprises: a. disposing a portion of a self-supporting generally planar flat flexible nail support between the free portion of a toenail and the adjacent underlying toe flesh and/or cuticle at a rear corner terminus of the free portion of said toenail; b. bending the remainder of said nail support around the front of the toe; and c. releasably holding said nail support in place while protecting the same.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
The improved method of claim 6 wherein said nail support is flat and thin and wherein said holding is effected by a flexible adhesive protector strip detachably secured to one side of said nail support and to attaching means releasably secured to the toe.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
The improved method of claim 7 wherein a backing is stripped from a portion of said nail support to expose the same before placement thereof at said corner, and wherein said attaching means comprise a portion of said backing.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
59 words
The improved method of claim 8 wherein said device is disposable, wherein said backing comprises a pair of spaced backing strips, wherein said support comprises plastic and said strips comprise webs bearing tacky adhesive surfaces, and wherein the color of at least said protector strip and nail support contrast with those of the toenail and toe flesh and cuticle.
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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) | 1977-03-25 | 1977-09-24 | 1978-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-25 | 1981-09-24 | 1982-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-25 | 1985-09-24 | 1986-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |