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US4587983A
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Method of installing an artificial toe or finger nail at the site of the surgical removal of the natural nail
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-03-21
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Granted: 1986-05-13
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Expires: 2004-03-21
Abstract
Abstract An initially plastic mass is interposed between an artificial nail and a toe or finger nail bed under gentle pressure, after applying a parting agent to the nail bed. The mass bonds to the nail, and separates from the nail bed at the parting agent as the nail and mass are removed. The parting agent is replaced by a clinical adhesive.
Inventors
- 👤 Lance R. Wissman
- 👤 Sandra D. Bouwer
- 👤 Cheryl L. Jeluso
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 06:34
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/50; A61F2002/5001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A method of installing an artificial nail on the nail bed of a finger or toe in the absence of the natural nail, comprising: applying a separating agent to said nail bed; applying a mass of initially plastic material to said nail bed; pressing an artificial nail onto said mass during the plastic condition thereof, and bonding said nail to said mass on solidification of said mass; removing said mass and said nail together from said nail bed; removing the residue of said separating agent from said nail bed and said mass; coating at least one of said nail bed and the inside face of said mass with an adhesive; and pressing said nail and said mass in position on said nail bed.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
123 words
A method of installing an artificial nail on the nail bed of a finger or toe in the absence of the natural nail, comprising: applying a separating agent to said nail bed; applying a mass of initially plastic material to said nail bed; pressing an artificial nail onto said mass during the plastic condition thereof, and bonding said nail to said mass on solidification of said mass; removing said mass and said nail together from said nail bed; removing the residue of said separating agent from said nail bed and said mass; coating at least one of said nail bed and the inside face of said mass with an adhesive; and pressing said nail and said mass in position on said nail bed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method as defined in claim 1, preceded by treating said nail bed with a disinfectant.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A method as defined in claim 1, wherein said artificial nail is roughened on the back thereof prior to being engaged with said mass.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method as defined in claim 1 wherein said separating agent is a petroleum jelly.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A method as defined in claim 1, additionally including the application of a sealant to said nail after installation thereof as defined in claim 1 to seal it against moisture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
A method as defined in claim 1, additionally including the removal of said nail and mass by application of a solvent to said adhesive, and by gently rocking said nail and mass on said nail bed to work said solvent inward from peripheral areas.
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