Abstract A method of treating baldness by inserting strands of natural or synthetic hair into the scalp by suitable penetration means is disclosed. The method essentially involves passing a U-shaped loop of hair through the tissue beneath the scalp so that the base of the U protrudes therefrom and engaging the base of a second U-shaped strand with the first strand following which the first strand is pulled in the reverse direction so that the interengaged portions are disposed beneath the scalp in the insertion pathway. The method also includes the alternative of performing a unit of two interlocking strands whose true ends have been joined chemically, thermally, mechanically or electronically and inserting the units beneath the scalp with their opposed ends projecting from the penetration openings. The methods further contemplate applying a biodegradable tissue adhesive or tissue inert material at the point of interconnection of the strands or to join the free ends of the units and further contemplates the possible steps of applying similar material adjacent the perforation points where the strands were inserted into the scalp. Suitable apparatus such as skewers having various strand carrying pockets and various configurations are also disclosed to implement the method.
A penetrating instrument for emplacing strands of replacement hair in the head of a human being comprising: (A) an elongate, generally cylindrical shank having first and second ends; (B) said first end having a conical configuration terminating in a sharp point; (C) said shank having at least one recessed strand receiving notch disposed between said first and second ends for releasably engaging the strands; (D) said shank being bowed intermediate said first and second ends to form concave and convex surfaces; (E) said strand receiving notch being disposed on said convex surface; and (F) said shank having a recessed annular groove disposed completely around the shank adjacent said strand receiving notch and between said strand receiving notch and the second end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A penetrating instrument for emplacing strands of replacement hair in the head of a human being comprising: (A) an elongate, generally cylindrical shank having first and second ends; (B) said first end having a conical configuration terminating in a sharp point; (C) said shank having at least one recessed strand receiving notch disposed between said first and second ends for releasably engaging the strands; (D) said shank being bowed intermediate said first and second ends to form concave and convex surfaces; (E) said strand receiving notch being disposed on said convex surface; and (F) said shank having a recessed annular groove disposed completely around the shank adjacent said strand receiving notch and between said strand receiving notch and the second end.
Claim 3
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The instrument of claim 1 wherein said strand receiving notch opens radially inwardly from the surface of said shank and flares outwardly along the axis of said shank toward said first and seconds ends to form opposed strand engaging pockets.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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A penetrating instrument for emplacing strands of replacement hair in the head of a human being comprising: (A) an elongate, generally cylindrical shank having first and second ends; (B) said first end having a conical configuration terminating in a sharp point; (C) said shank having at least one recessed strand receiving notch disposed between said first and second ends for releasably engaging the strands; (D) said shank being bowed intermediate, said first and second ends to form concave and convex surfaces; (E) said strand receiving notch being disposed on said convex surface; and (F) said shank having a recessed annular groove disposed adjacent said strand receiving notch and between said strand receiving notch and said second end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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A penetrating instrument for emplacing strands of replacement hair in the head of a human being comprising: (A) an elongate, generally cylindrical shank having first and second ends; (B) said first end having a conical configuration terminating in a sharp point; (C) said shank having at least one recessed strand receiving notch disposed between said first and second ends for releasably engaging the strands; (D) said shank being bowed intermediate, said first and second ends to form concave and convex surfaces; (E) said strand receiving notch being disposed on said convex surface; and (F) said shank having a recessed annular groove disposed adjacent said strand receiving notch and between said strand receiving notch and said second end.