WO2020117153A2

WO2020117153A2 - Direct hair transplant development in automatic transfer device

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Publication number: WO2020117153A2
Application number: PCT/TR2019/050641
Authority: WO
Inventors: Lütfi KEÇİCİ
Original assignee: Kecici Luetfi
Priority date: 2018-08-17
Filing date: 2019-08-01
Publication date: 2020-06-11
Also published as: WO2020117153A3; TR201812047A2

Abstract

The present invention relates to the direct hair transplant development in automatic transfer device which can be used for serial transfer of the pens used in DHI (Direct Hair Implantation) for hair transplantation, eyebrow transplantation, beard transplantation and all kinds of graft follicle transplantation. Conveyor chassis (1) with moving part (1.1) and conveyor belt (1.2), pen collection apparatus (2) positioned on the conveyor chassis, sterile liquid reservoir (3) positioned on the bottom of the pen collection apparatus (2) and on the conveyor chassis (1). sensor (4) positioned on the conveyor chassis (1) to detect the hair transplantation pen (K), sensor on / off button (7) that can activate the sensor (4), engine (5) enabling movement of the conveyor belt (1 2), sterile silicone coating (6) coated on the conveyor belt (1.2), control panel (8) where the system is controlled, the pen counting sensor (9), which can count the hair transplantation pens (K) advancing on the conveyor belt (1.2), on the conveyor chassis (1) positioned transparent cover (10), transparent cover (10) UV light system (11) positioned on the inner ceiling, micro camera (14) positioned on the left side of the moving part (1.1), in the fog the first start-stop sensor (12) at the front of the min, the second start-stop sensor (13) at the rear of the system, the screen (15) positioned on the right side of the moving part (1.1), the hair transplanting pen positioned on the conveyor belt (1.2). The hair transplant pen holder (16) comprises the laser light system (17) positioned at the lower left side of the moving part (1.1) and the printer (18) positioned at the left side of the conveyor frame.

Description

DIRECT HAIR TRANSPLANT DEVELOPMENT IN AUTOMATIC

TRANSFER DEVICE

Technological Field:

The present invention relates to the direct hair transplant development in automatic transfer device which can be used in series transfer of pens used in DHI (Direct Hair Implantation) for hair transplantation, eyebrow transplantation, beard transplantation and any kind of graft follicle transplantation.

Known State of the Technology: Hair transplantation is the process of permanent hair transplantation in areas where hair loss results in partial or complete baldness of hair loss, whether due to genetic or other metabolic and structural reasons. Many techniques have been applied for this purpose until today. In the first hair transplantation, inadequate hair follicles, scar formation, distances from natural vision are experienced, while today, with the developing technology, hair transplantation techniques have undergone the necessary regeneration and development. This innovative approach has the advantage of eliminating scars, transplanting as many hair follicles as possible and natural looking results.

Hair transplantation process consists of various stages. These stages include the pre- application, the application itself and the post-implementation stages. Hair transplantation process in itself consists of 3 stages. These are the retrieval of the roots, the opening of the channels where the roots will be placed, and the cultivation of the roots. The hair follicles that will be sown in hair transplantation are taken from the person, especially from the scalp in the back of the head. In appropriate cases can be used in the roots taken from the back or chest area. There are two main methods for hair root removal. These are Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) and Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) methods. In the FUT technique, a portion of the scalp in the back of the patient's head is removed as a strip. The size of this strip is determined by the number of grafts needed. After planting, a small incision remains in this area. The strips obtained are divided into grafts containing 1-4 hair follicles and made ready for planting. The FUE technique is based on the acquisition of grafts with diameters of 0,9-0, 5 mm with the help of an electric micro engine from the same region. Each of these grafts has 1-4 hair follicles.

There is hair transplantation pencils used in hair transplantation. At the tip of the pen, there is a hair follicle to be injected into the target area. While the hair transplantation is being done, the physician injects the hair root at the tip of the pen to the target area. The pen should be immersed in sterile liquid and the hair root should be fixed again. These procedures are performed by physician assistants. The physician is forced to change the position to take the pens that are fixed to the hair root. Hence, physicians and physician assistants suffer from joint pain and adversely affect their health. At the same time, the rate of hair transplantation adversely affects. Nowadays, the number of grafts and follicles taken in hair transplantation is small. Sclera tissue is formed during hair transplantation. The density of grafts falling to square centimeters is small. The grafts that are taken are left out for a long time due to the fact that hair transplantation is not fast and tissue death occurs. Hair transplantation can also be done with one person.

In the patent application CN1146716,“Apparatus for implanting hair roots, and means for placing hair roots on an assembling strip for use in the apparatus” is described. A system for mechanical insertion of hair follicles into the skin has a movable charger for receiving skin grafts. The skin graft extraction apparatus has a machine that holds the skin piece in a fixed and stretched manner for skin grafts. The cooling device cools the skin part. When the skin part is held by the bench and the position where the drill rod can send the skin grafts to the charger, a hollow drill rod can be moved between positions where the drill bit can pierce skin grafts. Patent application WO2015174645 describes the "Automated hair transplant device". The present invention relates to an automatic hair transplantation device for transporting a selected hair to the hair loss area. Transport method content: Choosing the hair where the root is healthy, without damaging the follicle; making the selected sheet having a predetermined length, placing a predetermined length of hair in a hair transplantation needle, inserting the hair transplant needle into the scalp where the hair is transferred, and then separating the hair transplantation needle from the scalp when leaving the hair.

US2015133962 describes "Systems and methods for harvesting, storing, and implanting hair grafts". A system and method for collecting, storing and transporting biological units, in particular hair follicular units, is particularly useful for facilitating hair transplantation procedures. The system may include a placement means, a tube having a plurality of reservoirs for biological units, and one or more control mechanisms. The device and tube that store the biological units may be incorporated into the general automatic or robotic system, and may form part of a semi-automatic or manual assembly.

In the above-mentioned patent applications, methods and devices used in hair transplantation are mentioned. Although the systems described are innovations in the field of hair transplantation, there are no systems that can facilitate hair transplantation at the desired level. The products described do not allow the hair transplantation to be done quickly and cause the physician to change position continuously. In addition, these products are costly. There are occupational accidents caused by the tools when transferring the pen during hair transplantation.

As a result, a single session that can overcome the above mentioned disadvantages of 4000 to 7000 grafts can be transplanted, such as pencils and so on., can reduce the number of work-related accidents due to materials, patients do not need to come back to the second session, can count the transplanted grafts, the waiting area of the grafts to the cold chain, the same patient with two physicians to provide the possibility of graft transplantation, contact with sterile water to provide continuous contact with the graft, preventing the death of the hair, a new technology is needed which minimizes material deformation as a result of the drop of sowing pencils and low cost.

Definition of the Invention:

The present invention is a direct hair transplant development in automatic transfer device which can overcome the above-mentioned disadvantages. 4000 to 7000 grafts can be transplanted in a single session, pencil and so on. can reduce work accidents due to materials, patients do not need to come back to the second session, can count the transplanted grafts, the waiting area of the grafts suitable for the cold chain, providing the same patient with two physicians to allow graft transplantation, continuous contact with sterile water to prevent the death of graft tissues, hair paper containing patient information-processing information, which reduces the material deformation as a result of dropping of the seed pens, provides sterilization of the hair transplant pen with UV light, has a protective transparent cover, enables the patient to monitor the process live, calculates the graft falling to the area is a new technology that can give slipt and low cost.

In the patent application TR201805012 of the applicant,“Automatic hair transplantation automatic transfer device” is explained. The present invention relates to a direct hair transplantation automatic transfer device for the serial transfer of pens used in DHI (Direct Hair Implantation) for hair transplantation, eyebrow transplantation, beard transplantation and any kind of graft follicle transplantation. Conveyor chassis with movable part, conveyor belt, movable support roller, angle adjuster and fixing slot, pen collecting apparatus positioned in the fixing slot, sterile liquid reservoir positioned on the bottom of the pen collecting apparatus and on the conveyor chassis, so as to detect the hair transplant pen on the conveyor belt. Conveyor chassis is located on the sensor, the sensor can activate the sensor on / off button, the conveyor belt to move the engine, the conveyor belt is covered with sterile silicone coating, the system is controlled by the control panel and the conveyor belt on the conveyor belt counting sensor is composed of the pen. In the application described above, the applicant found that the system needed to be improved. These improvements include; Transparent cover, UV light system, first start- stop sensor, second start-stop sensor, micro camera, screen, hair sowing pen holder, laser light system and printer. The product according to the invention is more functional. Furthermore, with the inventive product developed, patients can follow the process applied to them in detail.

With the UV light in the product of the present invention, hair transplantation is performed in a more healthy way by sterilizing the hair transplanting pen. Sterilization by UV radiation is provided with the protective transparent cover in the product of the present invention and the hair pen is protected. With the camera and screen in the product of the invention, it is provided to monitor the patient's operation live. The product of the present invention can automatically calculate the graft per cm2 area with its design. The product according to the invention provides a paper slip with the design of the product, the date and time of the transaction, the identification of the patient, the number of grafts applied and the name of the company, if any. With this feature, the patient can record the procedure and the information of the procedure.

With the product of the invention, 4000 to 7000 grafts are transported in a single session. The product according to the invention provides a safer and faster graft transfer with its design. With the product of the invention, pen and so on. The rate of occupational accidents occurring during the application of materials is reduced. Because of the rapid hair transplantation in the product of the present invention, patients do not need to come to a second session. Therefore, hotel, transfer and medicine costs of patients are minimized.

The gauge counts are counted with the pen counting sensor in the product of the present invention. Thus, the number of grafts transplanted is clear. The waiting area of the grafts corresponds to the cold chain. The grafts are in constant contact with the sterile fluid. Therefore, death of graft tissues is prevented. The product of the present invention provides the same patient with the possibility of hair transplantation by two doctors with its design. With the product of the invention, there is an increase in ergonomics during the operation of physicians and assistant physicians. In an alternative embodiment of the present invention, in order to make the assistants filling the hair transplanting pen more convenient, the section in the pen collection apparatus can be divided into two so that at least two assistant assistants can work more comfortably. This process can be done by designing the conveyor belt by dividing it into a”V” shape from the pen collection apparatus section.

The product according to the invention provides a suitable operation by adjusting it at the desired angle. The transfer of hair transplanting pens in the product of the invention is safe. Therefore, material deformations that may occur as a result of falling of hair transplanting pens on a hard ground are minimized.

The components of the invention are easily installed by means of easy fixing to each other, and the installation time is short, thus reducing costs. Furthermore, the invention has a robust construction.

Description of Drawings:

The invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, whereby the features of the invention will become more apparent and appreciated, but this is not intended to limit the invention to these particular embodiments. On the contrary, it is intended to encompass all alternatives, modifications and equivalents which may be included in the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. It should be understood that the details shown are presented solely for the purpose of illustrating preferred embodiments of the present invention and for providing both the shaping of the methods and the most useful and easy-to-understand description of the rules and conceptual features of the invention. In these drawings;

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the system

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the system

Figure 3 is a view of view A.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of the system. Figure 5 is a view of view B.

Figure 6 is a perspective view of the system.

Figure 7 is a view of the C view.

Figure 8 is a perspective view of the system.

Figure 9 is a view of view D.

Figure 10 is a perspective view of the system.

Figure 11 is a view of E view.

Figure 12 is a disassembled view of the system.

Figure 13 is a perspective view of the transparent lid.

Figure 14 is a bottom view of the transparent lid.

Figures to assist in the understanding of the present invention are numbered as indicated in the accompanying drawing and are given below with their names. Description of the References:

1 Conveyor Chassis

1.1. Moving Part

1.2. Conveyor Belt

2 Pen collection apparatus

3. Sterile liquid reservoir

4. Sensor

5. Engine

6 Sterile silicone coating

7. Sensor on/off Button

8 Control Panel

9. Pen counting sensor

10 Transparent cover

11 UV light system

12. First start-stop sensor

13. Second start-stop sensor

14. Micro camera 15. Screen

16. Hair transplantation pen holder

17. Laser light system

18. Printer

K. Hair transplantation pen

Description of the Invention:

The invention relates to a conveyor chassis (1) including a moving part (1.1) and a conveyor belt (1.2), a pen collection apparatus (2) positioned on a conveyor chassis, a bottom of a pen collection apparatus (2) and a sterile liquid container positioned on the conveyor chassis (1). Sensor (4) positioned on the conveyor chassis (1) so that it can detect the hair transplantation pen (K), sensor on / off button (7) that can activate the sensor (4), engine (5) enabling the conveyor belt (1.2) to move sterile silicone coating (6) coated on the conveyor belt (1.2), control panel (8) where the system is controlled, the pen counting sensor (9) which can count the hair transplantation pens (K) advancing on the conveyor belt (1.2), the conveyor chassis (1) the UV light system (11) positioned on the inner ceiling, the micro camera (14) positioned on the left side of the moving part (1.1), the first start-stop sensor (12) at the front of the system, the second start-stop sensor (13) at the rear of the system, the screen (15) positioned on the right side of the moving part (1.1), the sheet positioned on the conveyor belt (1.2) hair transplantation pen holder (16) consists of the laser light system (17) positioned on the lower left side of the moving part (1.1), and the printer (18) positioned on the left side of the conveyor chassis (Figure-1, Figure-6, Figure-7, Figure- 9, Figure-14).

The product of the present invention has a micro camera (14) which monitors the hair transplantation process. The product of the present invention has a screen (15) which enables the patient to monitor the hair transplantation process displayed by the micro camera (14). The product of the present invention consists of a hair transplanting pen holder (16) which can be a compression or double-sided tape by means of magnet or silicone or Velcro or plastic method (Figure- 1, Figure-6, Figure-7). The product of the present invention has a laser light system (17) which calculates the graft per cm2. The product of the present invention comprises a printer (18), which prints the paper slip output containing the processing date and time, the identification information of the patient, the number of grafts applied and the company title, if any. The product according to the invention has a conveyor chassis (1) which includes at least two conveyor belts (1.2) moving in different directions such as at the head (physician side) and at the end (nurse side) or in the form of“V” ((Figure-2, Figure-3, Figure- 7). The invention has a UV light system (11) which enables the sterilization of the empty return hair transplantation pen (K) on the conveyor belt (1.2) (Figure-14).

The invention provides a first start-stop sensor (12) which senses the hand during the integration of the hair transplantation pens (K) into the conveyor belt (1.2) either full or empty and stops the conveyor belt (1.2) system as a result of this sensing and reactivates the conveyor belt (1.2) system when the hand is removed (Figure-7, Figure-9).

Detailed Description of the Invention:

The components of the invention are essentially as follows; conveyor chassis (1), pen collection apparatus (2), sterile fluid reservoir (3), sensor (4), engine (5), sterile silicone coating (6), sensor on / off button (7), control panel (8), pen counting sensor (9), transparent cover (10), UV light system (11), first start-stop sensor (12), second start- stop sensor (13), micro camera (14), screen (15) , hair transplant pen holder (16), laser light system (17) and printer (18) is (Figure-1, Figure-6, Figure-7, Figure-9, Figure-14).

The product according to the invention has a transparent cover (10). The transparent cover (10) is positioned on the conveyor chassis (1). From the inside of the transparent cover (10), the hair transplantation pen (K) moves on the conveyor belt (1.2). The UV light system (11) is positioned on the inner base of the transparent cover (10). The lights coming out of the UV light system (11) contact the tip of the hair transplantation pen (K) (Figure-7, Figure-8, Figure-13, Figure-14). The product according to the invention comprises a micro camera (14). The micro camera 14 is positioned on the left side of the movable portion 1.1 in the product of the invention. The apparatus in which the micro camera (14) is fixed to the moving portion (1.1) moves freely. With this apparatus, the micro camera 14 is positioned at the desired angle (Figure-4).

The product according to the invention comprises a screen (15). On the screen 15, the images obtained from the micro camera 14 can be viewed. Hair transplantation is monitored by micro camera (14). In the product of the present invention, the hair transplant pen holder (16) is positioned on the conveyor belt (1.2). The hair transplant pen holder (16) enables the hair transplantation pen (K) to move steadily on the conveyor belt (1.2). The hair transplant pen holder (16) can be a magnet or silicon or velcro or plastic compression or double-sided tape (Figure-3, Figure-10, Figure-11, Figure-12). The product of the present invention comprises a laser light system (17). The laser light system 17 is positioned on the lower left side of the movable portion 1.1. The laser light system 17 is positioned such that the rays contact the patient's head. The laser light system (17) calculates the graft per cm2. The product of the present invention includes a printer (18). From the printer (18); The date and time of the transaction, the patient's identification information, the number of grafts applied and the company name, if any, is printed on the paper slip printout (Figure-4, Figure-5, Figure-8, Figure-9).

Claims

1- The invention relates to a conveyor chassis (1) comprising a moving part (1.1) and a conveyor belt (1.2), a pen collection apparatus (2) positioned on the conveyor chassis, a sterile disposed on the bottom of the pen collection apparatus (2) and on the conveyor chassis (1). the sensor (4) positioned on the conveyor chassis (1) so that the fluid reservoir (3) can detect the hair transplantation pen (K), the sensor on / off button (7), which can activate the sensor (4), the engine (5) enabling the conveyor belt (1.2) to move, the sterile silicone coating (6) coated on the conveyor belt (1.2), the control panel (8) where the system is controlled and the pen counting sensor (9) which can count the hair transplantation pens (K) running on the conveyor belt (1.2) cultivation is related to the direct hair transplant development in automatic transfer device;

- transparent cover (10) positioned on the conveyor chassis (1),

- UV light system (11) positioned on the inner ceiling of the transparent cover

(10),

- micro camera (14) positioned on the left side of the moving part (1.1),

- the first start-stop sensor (12) on the front of the system,

- second start-stop sensor (13) located on the back of the system

- screen (15) positioned on the right side of the moving part (1.1),

- hair transplant pen holder (16) positioned on the conveyor belt (1.2),

- the laser light system (17) positioned on the lower left side of the moving part (1.1) and

- the conveyor chassis consists of a printer (18) positioned on the left side.

2- The direct hair transplant development in automatic transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that; it has a micro camera (14) which monitors the hair transplantation process.

3- The direct hair transplant development in automatic transfer device according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that; it has a screen (15) which enables the patient to monitor the hair transplantation process displayed by the micro camera (14). 4- The direct hair transplant development in automatic transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that; it has a hair transplant pen holder (16) which can be a clamping or double-sided tape by means of a magnet or silicone or Velcro or plastic method.

5- The direct hair transplant development in automatic transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that; it has a laser light system (17) which calculates the graft per cm2.

6 - The direct hair transplant development in automatic transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that; it has a printer (18), which prints the paper slip, which includes the date and time of the transaction, the patient's identification information, the number of grafts applied, and the company title, if any.

7. The direct hair transplant development in automatic transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that; it has an UV light system (11) which allows sterilization of the empty return hair transplantation pen (K) on the conveyor belt (1.2).

8. The direct hair transplant development in automatic transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that; the first start-stop sensor (12) which senses the hand during the integration of the hair transplantation pens (K) into the conveyor belt (1.2) full or empty, stops the conveyor belt (1.2) system as a result of this sensing and reactivates the conveyor belt (1.2) system when the hand is removed and a second start- stop sensor (13).

9. An alternative embodiment of the direct hair transplant development in automatic transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that; it has a conveyor chassis (1) comprising at least two conveyor belts (1.2), which move in different directions at the beginning (physician side) and at the end (nurse side) or“V“ shape.