US5269801A
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Disposable hair inserting set for scalp minigraft
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-01-30
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Granted: 1993-12-14
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Expires: 2012-01-30
Abstract
Abstract The minigraft inserting set includes a guiding tube made from a plastic sheet and a pushing stick configured to slide into the guiding tube.
Inventors
- 👤 I-Sen Shiau
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 06:23
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/34; A61B17/3417; A61B17/3421; A61B17/3403; A61B17/3468; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A hair inserting set comprising: a guiding tube being made of a flexible plastic sheet including two longitudinal edges which are rolled inwardly in such a manner that one overlaps the other to define a receiving space therein, said guiding tube further including at least one folding line substantially parallel to said longitudinal edges, said guiding tube having a generally oval-shaped cross section with said at least one folding line located on a major axis of said generally oval-shaped cross section; and an elongated pushing rod slidably inserted into said receiving space of said guiding tube.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A hair inserting set comprising: a guiding tube being made of a flexible plastic sheet including two longitudinal edges which are rolled inwardly in such a manner that one overlaps the other to define a receiving space therein, said guiding tube further including at least one folding line substantially parallel to said longitudinal edges, said guiding tube having a generally oval-shaped cross section with said at least one folding line located on a major axis of said generally oval-shaped cross section; and an elongated pushing rod slidably inserted into said receiving space of said guiding tube.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A hair inserting set as claimed in claim 1, wherein said guiding tube has a lower end which forms an angle with the ground when said guiding tube is placed perpendicularly on the ground.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A hair inserting set as claimed in claim 2, wherein said angle is 20 degrees.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A hair inserting set as claimed in claim 1, wherein said elongated pushing rod has a top portion which is provided with a hand grip.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A hair inserting set as claimed in claim 1, wherein said guiding tube has a curved wall projection extending upward from a top portion of said guiding tube.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
93 words
A hair inserting set comprising: a flexible sheet including first and second longitudinal edges and a circular edge extending between and connecting said first and second longitudinal edges; said first longitudinal edge is rolled over and said section longitudinal edge so as to form a guiding tube defining a receiving space therewith having a generally oval cross section, and said circular edge forms a first end of said guiding tube which is oblique with respect to said first and second longitudinal edges; and an elongated pushing rod slidably inserted into said receiving space.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
93 words
A hair inserting set comprising: a flexible sheet including first and second longitudinal edges and a circular edge extending between and connecting said first and second longitudinal edges; said first longitudinal edge is rolled over and said section longitudinal edge so as to form a guiding tube defining a receiving space therewith having a generally oval cross section, and said circular edge forms a first end of said guiding tube which is oblique with respect to said first and second longitudinal edges; and an elongated pushing rod slidably inserted into said receiving space.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The hair inserting set according to claim 6, wherein said first end forms an angle of approximately 20 degrees with respect to said first and second longitudinal edges.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
47 words
The hair inserting set according to claim 6, wherein said flexible sheet further includes a top edge extending between and connecting said first and second longitudinal edges, said top edge having tab means for gripping said guide tube, said tab means extend away from said circular edge.
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) | 1996-12-13 | 1997-06-14 | 1997-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-12-13 | 2001-06-14 | 2001-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-12-13 | 2005-06-14 | 2005-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |