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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 14, 2012
Filed:
Jan. 06, 2010
Clifford A. Oostman, Hansville, WA (US);
Robert L. Weglinski, Oakland, CA (US);
Timothy J. Kirkley, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Clifford A. Oostman, Hansville, WA (US);
Robert L. Weglinski, Oakland, CA (US);
Timothy J. Kirkley, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Restoration Robotics, Inc., Mountain View, CA (US);
Abstract
A system and method for implanting follicular units (FUs) into a body surface while suppressing expulsion of previously-implanted FUs. The system is particularly useful to facilitate hair transplant procedures. FUs are implanted in a body surface from an implant tool or needle that may be incorporated within an automated or robotic system, or may form part of a semi-automated or even manual apparatus. An anti-popping member prevents expulsion of the FUs adjacent to the location at which an FU is being implanted. The anti-popping member may be carried on the implant device, or may be a flexible membrane applied to the body surface. If on the device, the anti-popping member may be arranged near the distal tip thereof and may be shaped and mounted so as to conform to uneven body surfaces.