Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Hair or skin
Patent
1995-05-19
1997-12-16
Weiss, John G.
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Hair or skin
606187, A61F 210
Patent
active
056979797
ABSTRACT:
The present invention addresses the disadvantages of the prior art by using an osseointegrated mounting structure to secure the hair prosthesis to the scalp. This structure comprises an implant adapted for implantation within the cranial bone or skull. The implant is secured to the skull by threading into the bone. The implant includes a threaded central cavity. An abutment is attached to the implant and positioned to extend out of the scalp. The abutment includes a threaded portion that fits within the threaded cavity of the implant. The abutment creates a ball and socket joint with a retention attachment in a manner that allows the retention attachment to be removed. A moldable interface is secured to the retention attachment and the hair prosthesis whereby the hair prosthesis can be secured to the head by inserting the retention attachments into the abutment.
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Snow Bruce E.
Weiss John G.
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