US2613667A - Toenail correcting device - Google Patents
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- My invention relates to toe nail correcting devices, and is particularly adapted for correcting ingrown toe nails.
- the primary object of my invention is to lift or raise the sides of the toe nail clear of the surrounding flesh of the toe until the nail returns to a normal condition of growth.
- Figure 1 illustrates one of my corrective devices applied to the toe nail.
- Figure 2 is an end view, taken on line 2-2 of Figure 1, illustrating my new and improved corrective device lifting the edge of the toe nail away from the flesh of the toe.
- Figure 3 is a perspective view of my new and improved corrective device.
- Figure 4 is another preferred embodiment of the device.
- My new and improved toe nail correcting device consists of a bar I made from a spring wire material. Loops or hooks 2 are formed on both ends of this bar. A partial return bar 3, having a point 4 for engaging the top of the nail, extends parallel to the bar i as best illustrated in Figure 3.
- the bar I bridges the entire width of the toe nail 5 as best illustrated in Figure 1.
- the loops 2 return under the nail as best illustrated at 6 in Figure 2, while the partial return bar 3 engages the top surface of the nail at 4A entering the nail slightly by way of the points 4, preventing the device from shifting from the position it was intended to remain.
- the bar I When the device is applied the bar I can be sprung to the desired shape or curvature in order to create a tension or lifting effect on the edges of the nail.
- the form shown in Figures 2 and 3 in regards to the shape of the device meets the average condition of ingrown nails.
- FIG. 4 have illustrated a preferred form in Figure 4 wherein the bar I is formed in return bends I as illustrated.
- the object of the bends fl is to provide an adjustment for the length of the bar to accommodate the device .to various width nails.
- These return bends also act as a spring tension pulling the hooks or loops 2 together against the edges of the nail, giving a further lifting effect thereto.
- the return bends I may be compressed together bringing the loops 2 towards each other, then when the same is applied to the nail the loops will spread apart while the return bends act as a spring, pulling them together on the edges of the nail.
- My new and improved toe nail corrective device is simple to manufacture, light of construction, requiring minimum space while applied to the nail. Being of smooth structure, it will not injure the footwear of the user, nor will it apply any undue outside pressures to the toe nail.
- An article to correct ingrowing toe nails comprising a resilient piece of wire bent to form a central slightly arched portion to straddle a toe nail, the end portions of the wire being formed in U-bends to fit around the side edges of and under the nail, the opposite terminals of the U bends being bent upwardly and then toward each other to engage the top of the nail, whereby the resilient arched portion pulls upwardly on the U bends to lift the edges of the nail.
- An article to correct ingrowing toe nails comprising a resilient piece of wire bent to form a central arched portion, the wire at the ends of the central arched portion being bent inwardly to engage the under side of the nail, the ends of the wire being bent upwardly and then toward each other to fit over the top of the opposite sides of the nail, the terminals of the wire being bent downwardly and sharpened to engage the top of the toe nail.
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Oct. 14, 1952 R. M. STANLEY 2,613,667
TOENAIL CVQRRECTING DEVICE Filed Aug. 8, 1951 INVENTOR. RUSSE LL M. STANLEY ATTORNEY Patented Oct. 14, 1952 UNITED STATES FATENT OFFICE TOENAIL CORRECTING DEVICE Russell M. Stanley, Lebanon, Oreg.
Application August 8, 1951, Serial No. 240,845
2 Claims. 1
My invention relates to toe nail correcting devices, and is particularly adapted for correcting ingrown toe nails.
The primary object of my invention is to lift or raise the sides of the toe nail clear of the surrounding flesh of the toe until the nail returns to a normal condition of growth.
I provide a simple straightening device, requiring a minimum of space, yet affording the proper corrective characteristics in order to carry out the object of my invention.
These and other incidental objects will be apparent in the drawings, specification and claims.
Referring to the drawings:
Figure 1 illustrates one of my corrective devices applied to the toe nail.
Figure 2 is an end view, taken on line 2-2 of Figure 1, illustrating my new and improved corrective device lifting the edge of the toe nail away from the flesh of the toe.
Figure 3 is a perspective view of my new and improved corrective device.
Figure 4 is another preferred embodiment of the device.
Referring more specifically to the drawings:
My new and improved toe nail correcting device consists of a bar I made from a spring wire material. Loops or hooks 2 are formed on both ends of this bar. A partial return bar 3, having a point 4 for engaging the top of the nail, extends parallel to the bar i as best illustrated in Figure 3.
In the application of my corrective device, the bar I bridges the entire width of the toe nail 5 as best illustrated in Figure 1. The loops 2 return under the nail as best illustrated at 6 in Figure 2, while the partial return bar 3 engages the top surface of the nail at 4A entering the nail slightly by way of the points 4, preventing the device from shifting from the position it was intended to remain.
When the device is applied the bar I can be sprung to the desired shape or curvature in order to create a tension or lifting effect on the edges of the nail. The form shown in Figures 2 and 3 in regards to the shape of the device meets the average condition of ingrown nails.
1 have illustrated a preferred form in Figure 4 wherein the bar I is formed in return bends I as illustrated. The object of the bends fl is to provide an adjustment for the length of the bar to accommodate the device .to various width nails. These return bends also act as a spring tension pulling the hooks or loops 2 together against the edges of the nail, giving a further lifting effect thereto. When the device is applied in this form, the return bends I may be compressed together bringing the loops 2 towards each other, then when the same is applied to the nail the loops will spread apart while the return bends act as a spring, pulling them together on the edges of the nail.
In the producing of my new and improved corrective device they would come in various sizes. The form shown in Figure 4 could be varied as above described in size, adapting the same within the limitations to the nail to which it is being applied.
My new and improved toe nail corrective device is simple to manufacture, light of construction, requiring minimum space while applied to the nail. Being of smooth structure, it will not injure the footwear of the user, nor will it apply any undue outside pressures to the toe nail.
What I claim is:
1. An article to correct ingrowing toe nails, comprising a resilient piece of wire bent to form a central slightly arched portion to straddle a toe nail, the end portions of the wire being formed in U-bends to fit around the side edges of and under the nail, the opposite terminals of the U bends being bent upwardly and then toward each other to engage the top of the nail, whereby the resilient arched portion pulls upwardly on the U bends to lift the edges of the nail.
2. An article to correct ingrowing toe nails, comprising a resilient piece of wire bent to form a central arched portion, the wire at the ends of the central arched portion being bent inwardly to engage the under side of the nail, the ends of the wire being bent upwardly and then toward each other to fit over the top of the opposite sides of the nail, the terminals of the wire being bent downwardly and sharpened to engage the top of the toe nail.
RUSSELL M. STANLEY.
REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:
UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 137,106 Stedman Mar. 25, 1873 2,024,412 Wilson Dec. 17, 1935
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