Shaping kit for shaping deformed nail
The molding kit addresses the challenges of correcting deformed nails by using a combination of reducing agents, corrective lifters, and orthodontic braces to adjust and maintain the shape of the nail from the root, offering an effective and easy-to-use solution for at-home correction.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/KR2024/020735
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-12-19
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-19
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing solutions for correcting deformed nails, such as ingrown toenails, are either cumbersome, difficult to use for long-term treatment, or only address the outer growth of the nail, failing to correct the deformation from the root.
A molding kit that includes care members for trimming, a reducing agent to soften the nail, a shielding member to delay evaporation, a corrective lifter to adjust shape, a neutralizing agent to stabilize the nail, an orthodontic brace to maintain the adjusted shape, and a corrective gel to fill sunken spaces, all housed in a case with a manual for use.
The kit allows for easy, at-home correction of deformed nails by addressing the deformation from the root, reducing the likelihood of recurrence, and providing a simple, non-surgical method for nail shaping.
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Abstract
Description
Molding kit for molding deformed armor
[0001] The present invention relates to a molding kit for molding a deformed nail, and more particularly, to a molding kit for simply molding a nail by breaking disulfide bonds of the nail using a reducing agent and fixing the softened nail with an orthodontic brace.
[0002] Patients with nail deformities, also known as onychomycosis, account for approximately 20-25% of the total population.
[0003] Ingrown nails, such as those with a deformed nail bed, can dig into the flesh, causing damage to the nail bed and inflammation. In extreme cases, they can even lead to amputation of the finger or toe. In severe cases, surgical treatment is necessary to remove the nail bed bed, eliminating the excruciating pain caused by inflammation or secondary infection caused by the ingrown nail bed.
[0004] In cases where the symptoms are mild, corrective devices are used, and various corrective devices are used.
[0005] In this regard, Patent Publication No. 10-2009-0122498 describes a corrective device for correcting ingrown toenails. However, since it is nearly impossible to continue daily life while permanently attached to such a device, it is realistically only suitable for short-term treatment, making it difficult to apply for long-term treatment. Furthermore, the limited wear time can lead to a reduction in the corrective effect.
[0006] In addition, conventional orthodontic devices have a complex structure that makes them difficult to use for personal use, making them difficult to use for early prevention and correction at home.
[0007] Meanwhile, registered utility model No. 20-0483603 relates to an ingrowing nail correction kit that can be corrected directly at home.
[0008] However, the above correction kit has a problem in that it only turns the outer part of the growing toenail outward, and does not correct the deformation of the growing toenail by correcting it from the root of the toenail.
[0009] Accordingly, the inventors of the present invention have completed a simple nail shaping kit and a shaping method using the kit that can be easily corrected at home using a single kit, reduces the possibility of recurrence by correcting from the root of the nail, and does not take a long time.
[0010] Accordingly, the present invention provides a molding kit for molding a deformable armor as a technical solution.
[0011] In order to solve the above technical problem, the present invention,
[0012] As a molding kit for molding deformed armor,
[0013] In the above molding kit,
[0014] One or more care members for trimming the above-mentioned armor;
[0015] A reducing agent applied to the above-mentioned armor to soften the armor;
[0016] A shielding member that delays evaporation of the reducing agent after applying the reducing agent;
[0017] A corrective lifter for changing the shape of the softened carapace after applying the reducing agent;
[0018] A neutralizing agent applied to the softened carapace to neutralize the reducing agent;
[0019] An orthodontic brace installed to connect both sides of the mandible so that the shape of the mandible can be maintained in a state adjusted by the above orthodontic lifter;
[0020] Corrective gel that fills the sunken space between the skin and the nail due to the shape deformation of the above-mentioned nail; and
[0021] A case is included that houses the above care member, reducing agent, shielding member, orthodontic lifter, neutralizer, orthodontic brace, and orthodontic gel inside.
[0022] The above case provides a molding kit for molding a deformed glove, characterized in that it further includes a manual that discloses a method for molding a deformed glove using the care member, reducing agent, shielding member, orthodontic lifter, neutralizer, orthodontic brace, and orthodontic gel.
[0023] In the present invention, the orthodontic brace is characterized in that it is installed at a point 1 / 2 to 2 / 3 from the front to the back of the mandible.
[0024] In addition, in the present invention, the reducing agent is characterized by being a basic substance and including a compound that breaks disulfide bonds of proteins.
[0025] In addition, in the present invention, the orthodontic brace includes a brace hook for lifting both sides of the nail and a connecting portion connecting them, and the connecting portion is formed of an elastic material to apply tensile force to the hook portion to change the shape of the nail, thereby exposing a sunken space between the nail and the skin, and the sunken space is filled with the orthodontic gel.
[0026] Also, in the present invention, the manual includes:
[0027] A pretreatment step to smooth the interface between the surface of the deformed nail and the skin;
[0028] A reducing agent application step in which a reducing agent is applied to soften the armor after the above pretreatment step has been completed;
[0029] A masking step in which a shielding member is installed to surround the reducing agent applied to the above-mentioned armor to reduce evaporation of the reducing agent application layer;
[0030] A softening step in which the armor is softened for 0.5 to 3 hours after the masking step;
[0031] A neutralizing agent application step in which a neutralizing agent is applied after washing the softened shell;
[0032] A shape adjustment step in which, after the neutralizing agent application step, both sides of the armor are lifted upward using a corrective lifter to adjust the shape of the deformed area, and heat treatment is performed to maintain the adjusted shape;
[0033] After the above shape adjustment step, a brace installation step is performed in which a corrective brace is installed to connect both sides of the nail, and the corrective brace is installed in a position that is biased backward from the center of the nail toward the root of the nail;
[0034] A restoration prevention step in which a corrective gel is filled in the sunken space between the nail and the skin due to the shape deformation of the nail after the above brace installation step to prevent the shape of the deformed nail from being restored to its previous shape; and
[0035] It is characterized in that a brace removal step for removing the above-mentioned corrective brace after the set period has elapsed is described.
[0036] In addition, in the present invention, in order to lift the armor upward in the shape adjustment step, it is characterized by further including a step of creating a gap between the armor and the skin by using a trimmer (120) for lifting the armor.
[0037] In addition, according to the molding kit for molding a deformed nail of the present invention, it can be easily used at home without surgical procedures such as pulling out the root of the nail or cutting off only the tip of the nail, and the possibility of recurrence of the deformed nail can be reduced.
[0038] According to the molding method using the modified nail molding kit of the present invention, a simple correction method is provided that corrects from the root of the nail, thereby reducing the possibility of recurrence and not taking a long time.
[0039] Figure 1 is a flowchart illustrating a conceptual description of a manufacturing method according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0040] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing an example of a component accommodated in (a) the exterior of a molding kit and (b) the interior of a molding kit according to one embodiment of the present invention.
[0041] Figure 3 is an image showing a cross-section of the orthodontic lifter of the present invention.
[0042] Figure 4 is an image showing a toenail with a fixed orthodontic brace according to one embodiment of the present invention.
[0043] FIG. 5 is an image showing a sunken space created according to one embodiment of the present invention.
[0044] Figure 6 is an image of a toenail showing the degree of reduction over time (30 minutes, 1 hour) after applying the reducing agent of the present invention to a nonwoven fabric to reduce evaporation of the reducing agent.
[0045] Figure 7 is an image showing (a) a nail fixed using forceps and a lifter after applying a neutralizing agent and (b) heat treatment for 30 minutes.
[0046] Figure 8 is an image of filling a sunken space between the skin caused by shape deformation of the toenail with an orthodontic gel and organizing the surface of the toenail after wearing the orthodontic brace of the present invention.
[0047] Figure 9 is an image of a toenail before correction and three days after correction according to one embodiment of the present invention.
[0048] FIG. 10 is an image showing (a) the preclinical half-angle of an ingrown toenail, (b) the post-angle half-angle of an ingrown toenail, (c) the preclinical full angle of an ingrown toenail, and (d) the post-angle full angle of an ingrown toenail according to one embodiment of the present invention.
[0049] Figure 11 is an image showing the difference in internal claw pressure before (a) and after (b) reduction according to one embodiment of the present invention.
[0050] Figure 12 is an image of a fixed tape that prevents the modified glove of the present invention from digging into the interface between the surface and the skin and a person wearing the same.
[0051] Figure 13 is an image of another type of orthodontic brace of the present invention being worn.
[0052] Figure 14 is an image of a corrected deformed glove according to one embodiment of the present invention.
[0053] In describing the present invention in detail below, when a part is said to “include” a certain component throughout the specification, this does not mean that other components are excluded, but rather that other components can be further included, unless specifically stated otherwise.
[0054] In addition, the term “nail” refers to fingernails and toenails. For the convenience of explanation, the present invention will be described below with reference to toenails, but is not limited thereto.
[0055] Meanwhile, an ingrown toenail, an example of a deformed nail, refers to a condition in which the edges of one or both sides of the toenail grow into the skin.
[0056] In one aspect, the present invention provides a molding kit for molding a deformed nail, the molding kit comprising: one or more care members for trimming the nail; a reducing agent applied to the nail to soften the nail; a shielding member for delaying evaporation of the reducing agent after application of the reducing agent; a corrective lifter for changing the shape of the softened nail after application of the reducing agent; a neutralizing agent applied to the softened nail to neutralize the reducing agent; an orthodontic brace installed to connect both sides of the nail so that the shape of the nail can be maintained in a state in which the shape is adjusted by the orthodontic lifter; a corrective gel for filling a sunken space between the skin and the nail due to the shape deformation of the nail; And a case that houses the care member, the reducing agent, the shielding member, the orthodontic lifter, the neutralizing agent, the orthodontic brace, and the orthodontic gel therein is included, and the case further includes a manual that discloses a method of shaping the orthodontic glove using the care member, the reducing agent, the shielding member, the orthodontic lifter, the neutralizing agent, the orthodontic brace, and the orthodontic gel. A molding kit for molding a orthodontic glove is provided.
[0057] In the above manual,
[0058] A pretreatment step to smooth the interface between the surface of the deformed nail and the skin;
[0059] A reducing agent application step in which a reducing agent is applied to soften the armor after the above pretreatment step has been completed;
[0060] A masking step in which a shielding member is installed to surround the reducing agent applied to the above-mentioned armor to reduce evaporation of the reducing agent application layer;
[0061] A softening step in which the armor is softened for 0.5 to 3 hours after the masking step;
[0062] A neutralizing agent application step in which a neutralizing agent is applied after washing the softened shell;
[0063] A shape adjustment step in which, after the neutralizing agent application step, both sides of the armor are lifted upward using a corrective lifter to adjust the shape of the deformed area, and heat treatment is performed to maintain the adjusted shape;
[0064] After the above shape adjustment step, a brace installation step is performed in which a corrective brace is installed to connect both sides of the nail, and the corrective brace is installed in a position that is biased backward from the center of the nail toward the root of the nail;
[0065] A restoration prevention step in which a corrective gel is filled in the sunken space between the nail and the skin due to the shape deformation of the nail after the above brace installation step to prevent the shape of the deformed nail from being restored to its previous shape; and
[0066] It is characterized in that a brace removal step for removing the above-mentioned corrective brace after the set period has elapsed is described.
[0067] Figure 1 is a flowchart illustrating a conceptual description of a manufacturing method according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0068] Referring to Fig. 1, first, in the method for forming a deformable nail plate according to the present invention, a preprocessing step is performed to smooth the interface between the nail surface and the skin. One or more care members (110) for smoothing the interface between the surface and the skin are used, and preferably, a nail file (112) and / or a brush (114) may be used.
[0069] The present invention may further include a step of protecting a deformed nail by using a fixing tape before the above-described pretreatment step to prevent the deformed nail from digging into the interface between the surface and the skin and to allow the nail to grow. People with deformed nails often experience great pain when the nail grows, so they cut the nail off as soon as it grows. However, this makes the deformed nail worse, making it more difficult to deform the nail. Therefore, the present invention uses the deformed nail fixing tape of FIG. 12 before the pretreatment step to allow the nail to grow flat in a straight shape, thereby allowing the nail to grow to a level where the pretreatment step can be performed. The above-described protection step can reduce the pain of the nail growing and reduce the area of contact between the nail and the skin, thereby reducing the pain. The length of the nail is not fixed, but the nail can grow up to 0.5 mm longer based on the end of the nail growth. The above-described deformed nail fixing tape can be used even after all steps have been completed to maintain the deformed nail for a longer period of time.
[0070] Next, a reducing agent (140) application step is performed to soften the shell of the shell after the above pretreatment step has been completed. The reducing agent (140) is applied to the shell to soften it, and it is preferable that the reducing agent (140) be a basic substance and include a compound that breaks disulfide bonds of proteins.
[0071] Depending on the condition of the user's nails, a step of applying a protective cream (130) for pH adjustment and moisture and nutrient supply may be performed before the reducing agent application step and / or after the restoration prevention step. If used before the reducing agent application step, it may be used to protect the nails from chemicals depending on the condition of the user's nails before applying the chlorinating agent. If used after the restoration prevention step, it may be used to adjust the pH in order to protect the nails damaged by acids and bases when applying the reducing agent and neutralizing agent.
[0072] The nail of the present invention is primarily composed of keratin (approximately 90%) and other substances such as calcium, moisture, and fat (approximately 10%). The nail is composed of protein bundles arranged in layers. Each protein is linked to a neighboring cysteine molecule, which is a peptide formed by disulfide bonds between two cysteine molecules, each of which is joined by a hydrogen atom separated by the sulfur.
[0073] The reducing agent (140) of the present invention is applied to the nail using a basic substance, and hydrogen (H) is introduced between disulfide bonds (SS) by the reducing agent to break the disulfide bonds and break them back into the original cysteine molecule, thereby allowing free movement of the nail.
[0074] The reducing agent (140) is ammonium thioglycolate, calcium thioglycolate, sodium thioglycolate, thioglycolic acid and dithiothreitol, ascorbic acid, hydroquinone, mercaptoethanol, glutathione, L-cysteine, taurine, aminomethanesulphonic acid, cysteic acid, cysteinesulfinic acid, ethanedisulphonic acid, ethanesulphonic acid, homotaurine, One or more selected from hypotaurine, isethionic acid, mercaptoethanesulphonic acid, N-methyltaurine (MTAU), and simple derivatives thereof may be used.
[0075] Next, a masking step is performed to reduce evaporation of the reducing agent coating layer by installing a shielding member (150) to cover the reducing agent (140) applied to the armor. The shielding member (150) for reducing evaporation of the reducing agent (140) may be made of gauze or non-woven fabric, and any member having a shape that can cover the coating layer to reduce evaporation may be used.
[0076] Next, after the masking step, a softening step is performed for at least 0.5 hours to soften the nail. Since the degree of nail deformation varies from person to person, it is preferable to check the degree of softening of the nail at intervals of 10 or 30 minutes after softening for at least 0.5 hours and wash it with a neutralizer (170). More preferably, the softening step for softening the nail may be performed for 0.5 to 3 hours. It is necessary to give the nail time to soften with the softener (170). If the softening is performed for more than 3 hours, the nail may become too softened and may not have a strength suitable for lifting upwards. If the softening is performed for less than 0.5 hours, sufficient softening of the deformed area may not occur. In addition, reducing and neutralizing agents can shorten the softening time by using those with a strong base or strong acid pH in the reduction and softening steps, but weak bases and weak acids are used to protect the skin and adjust the isoelectric point or IEP (pH 5.1) of the nail plate. The weak acid refers to a pH of 4.5 to 6.5, and the weak base refers to a pH of 7.5 to 9.
[0077] As used herein, the term "isoelectric point" or "IEP" or "pI" refers to the pH value at which a substance, compound, molecule or surface has no net charge or exhibits no movement under the influence of an electric field.
[0078] By performing the above reducing agent application step, softening step, masking step, and neutralizing agent step, the strong disulfide bonds are broken to return to cysteine molecules, and the shape of the deformed area is adjusted by lifting both sides of the nail that have lost elasticity upward, and by treating the neutralizing agent to create disulfide bonds again, it becomes possible to maintain the shape of the nail that has been lifted upward.
[0079] Next, after the neutralizing agent (170) application step, a shape adjustment step is performed in which both sides of the nail are lifted upward using a corrective lifter (164) to adjust the shape of the deformed area, and heat treatment is performed to maintain the adjusted shape. Preferably, before using the corrective lifter, a step of creating a gap between the nail and the skin using a nail trimmer (120) for lifting the nail to lift the nail upward may be further included. In addition, a step of lifting both sides of the front side of the nail upward by holding the front sides of the nail using forceps (162) or tweezers may be further included. Fig. 3 is an image showing a cross-section of the corrective lifter of the present invention. Referring to Fig. 3, the corrective lifter (164) can be lifted using hooks (165, 167) formed at both lower ends of the lifter, and then an orthodontic brace can be combined.
[0080] Although the broken disulfide bonds can be reconnected with a neutralizer, heat treatment is performed to maintain the adjusted shape longer and increase the degree of hardening of the shell. The heat treatment to maintain the adjusted shape is preferably performed for 10 to 60 minutes. Even if the heat treatment exceeds 60 minutes, the hardness, degree of hardening, or degree of shape adjustment of the shell will not significantly change, and thus the process time may be unnecessarily prolonged.
[0081] Next, after the shape adjustment step, a brace installation step is performed in which a corrective brace (190) is installed to connect both sides of the nail, and the corrective brace (190) is installed at a position that is biased backward from the center of the nail toward the root of the nail. The corrective brace includes a brace hook for lifting both sides of the nail and a connecting portion that connects them, and the connecting portion is formed of an elastic material to apply tensile force to the hook portion to expose a sunken space between the nail and the skin through shape deformation of the nail, and the sunken space is filled with the corrective gel.
[0082] In this regard, Fig. 4 is an image showing a toenail with an orthodontic brace fixed thereto according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to Fig. 4, it is preferable that the orthodontic brace (190) be installed at a position that is biased posteriorly from the center of the nail toward the root of the nail. More preferably, when the part where the nail grows is considered the front and the part where the root of the nail is considered the back, it is preferable that the orthodontic brace be installed at a point 1 / 2 to 2 / 3 from the front to the back. In addition, the orthodontic brace (190) further includes a connecting part (196) that connects the hooks (192, 194), and the connecting part has elasticity, and the function of pulling the hooks with the elasticity of the connecting part is to create a sunken space between the nail and the skin due to the shape deformation of the nail. Fig. 4 illustrates a brace structure according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but is not limited thereto. Any structural surface that can form a sunken space between the shell and the skin by including hooks at both ends in the brace structure can be used.
[0083] Next, after the brace installation step, a restoration prevention step is performed in which a corrective gel (180) is filled into the sunken space between the nail and the skin due to the shape deformation of the nail, thereby preventing the shape of the deformed nail from being restored to its previous shape.
[0084] FIG. 5 is an image showing a sunken space created according to one embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 5, the portion indicated by the arrow in FIG. 5 represents a portion that is lifted upward using an orthodontic lifter, forceps, or the like. A sunken space is formed in the indicated portion, and an orthodontic brace (190) can be installed in the sunken space and filled with orthodontic gel (190).
[0085] The above orthodontic gel contains benzalkonium chloride, nitrocellulose, ethanol, ethyl acetate, tocopheryl acetate, and other additives. The orthodontic gel fills the hollow space between the skin, filling the space and protecting the skin from chemicals. Due to the gel filling, the nail, which is lifted upward and secured with the orthodontic brace, does not fall downward, making the orthodontic treatment more stable. Furthermore, a medical adhesive can be used to fill the hollow space instead of the orthodontic gel. The medical adhesive can be a cyanoacrylate having an alkyl group having 1 to 0 carbon atoms. As the above cyanoacrylate, one or more selected from among methyl cyanoacrylate, ethyl cyanoacrylate, propyl cyanoacrylate, isopropyl cyanoacrylate, butyl cyanoacrylate, isobutyl cyanoacrylate, and octyl cyanoacrylate can be used, and more preferably, one or more selected from among octyl cyanoacrylate or butyl cyanoacrylate can be used.
[0086] Finally, after the set period has elapsed, a brace removal step is performed to remove the above-mentioned orthodontic brace (190). The set period is preferably 1 to 7 days. This can be adjusted depending on the degree of deformation of the user's nail. If used for less than 1 day, it is difficult for a sunken space to form, and if used for more than 7 days, the sufficiently hardened nail and connecting parts may cause inconvenience in use.
[0087] In addition, the above orthodontic brace can use the W lifter of Fig. 13, and can be used for convenience in cases where it is difficult to grow the nail or the pain of growing the nail that has been cut short is great. The orthodontic brace (190) of the present invention can be used in any form that can press the center of the nail, lift both sides of the nail, and fill the orthodontic gel according to the user's convenience.
[0088] Additionally, when both (or one) toenails that have been lifted through the lifter procedure are re-fixed with a brace, there is some pain involved. This is due to the physical changes in the root of the toenail where the reducing agent and oxidizing agent that protect the skin do not come into contact, and after this slight pain, permanent correction can be confirmed. Conventional ingrown toenail treatment or corrector allows correction only of the front part of the toenail where the nail deformation is most severe, but the correction kit and method of the present invention allows permanent correction of the toenail.
[0089] In relation to this, referring to Figure 14, it can be confirmed that the root part of the nail is also corrected, so that the nail does not become deformed from birth, thereby solving the fundamental problem of nail deformation.
[0090]
[0091] Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to preferred embodiments. However, these embodiments are intended to illustrate the present invention more specifically, and it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the scope of the present invention is not limited thereby.
[0092]
[0093] <Example 1>
[0094] Ingrown toenails, where the tip of the toenail has dug into the skin, are washed with lukewarm water, and the tip of the toenail is trimmed with a nail file (112) and a brush (114). The space between the toenails is organized with a toenail file (120). If there is a wound, a step of disinfecting with benzalkonium chloride gel and applying a skin protection cream (130) may be further included. When the skin protection cream has dried, a reducing agent is applied, and the application area is covered with gauze to prevent evaporation of the reducing agent. Fig. 6 is an image of a toenail showing the degree of reduction over time (30 minutes, 1 hour) after applying the reducing agent of the present invention with a non-woven fabric to reduce evaporation of the reducing agent. After checking the degree of reduction, the toenail is washed with a brush in running water. After washing, a neutralizing agent (170) is applied to the toenail, and the edge of the toenail is lifted using forceps (162). The ends of the lifter (164) were used to lift both ends of the toenail, and the middle part of the toenail that had grown about 5 mm from the root of the toenail was pressed to correct the toenail. The corrected toenail was heat treated for 30 minutes. Fig. 7 is an image showing (a) the toenail being fixed using forceps and a lifter after applying a neutralizer, and (b) the heat treatment being performed for 30 minutes. The toenail after the heat treatment was washed and dried, and an orthodontic brace was put on the area that had been fixed with the lifter ring (190). Benzalkonium chloride was applied to the gap between the toenail and the flesh due to the correction, and the benzalkonium chloride was allowed to harden. After the benzalkonium chloride hardened, a cream (130) for pH adjustment and skin protection was applied.
[0095] Figure 8 is an image of filling a sunken space between the skin caused by shape deformation of the toenail with an orthodontic gel and organizing the surface of the toenail after wearing the orthodontic brace of the present invention.
[0096]
[0097] Results and Evaluation
[0098] In the above Example 1, the degree of hardening of the hardened benzalkonium chloride was confirmed, and after 3 days, the orthodontic brace attached to the toenail was removed, and the toenail angle before / after correction and the pressure of the improved toenail were measured.
[0099] Figure 9 is an image of a toenail before and three days after correction according to one embodiment of the present invention. Referring to Figure 9, it can be seen that the kit of the present invention and the molding method using the kit have significantly straightened out the ingrown toenail.
[0100] FIG. 10 is an image showing (a) the preclinical half-angle of an ingrown toenail, (b) the post-angle half-angle of an ingrown toenail, (c) the preclinical full angle of an ingrown toenail, and (d) the post-angle full angle of an ingrown toenail according to one embodiment of the present invention.
[0101] Figure 11 is an image showing the difference in internal claw pressure before (a) and after (b) reduction according to one embodiment of the present invention.
[0102] Referring to FIGS. 10 and 11, it can be confirmed that the angle and pressure of the nail digging into the skin interface are improved by the molding method according to the present invention. It can be confirmed that this effect is improved by applying a reducing agent to soften the surface of the nail, treating it with a neutralizing agent, and then fixing the center of the nail, not the tip of the nail. Since the present invention installs the corrective brace at a position that is biased posteriorly toward the beak of the nail from the center of the nail, it improves the ingrown nail from the root. Therefore, it can be confirmed that the kit of the present invention is effective in improving the ingrown nail alone, without the need for pulling out the nail or other additional processes.
[0103]
[0104] The foregoing has broadly described the features and technical advantages of the present invention to better understand the scope of the claims that follow. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential characteristics thereof. Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims that follow rather than the detailed description above, and all changes or modifications derived from the claims and their equivalents should be construed as being included within the scope of the present invention.
[0105]
[0106] [Explanation of symbols]
[0107] 100: Inside the case 200: Manual
[0108] 110: Absence of care 112: Gap line
[0109] 114: Brush
[0110] 120: Trimmer for armor material
[0111] 130: Protective cream for pH control and moisture and nutrition supply
[0112] 140: Reducing agent 150: Shielding material for reducing evaporation of reducing agent
[0113] 160: Shape adjustment device 162: Forceps
[0114] 164: Orthodontic lifter 165, 167: Hook part of orthodontic brace
[0115] 166: Connection part (166) connecting the hook part
[0116] 170: Neutralizer
[0117] 180: Corrective gel
[0118] 190: Orthodontic braces
[0119]
[0120] The kit of the present invention allows for easy correction at home, correcting the deformed nail from the root of the nail, thereby reducing the likelihood of recurrence. Furthermore, by using a simple nail shaping kit that does not require a long period of time, deformed nail correction is possible without surgical intervention, can be easily used at home, and reduces the likelihood of recurrence of deformed nail. Therefore, the present invention is highly effective and highly practical.
Claims
1. As a molding kit for molding a deformed armor, In the above molding kit, One or more care members for trimming the above armor; A reducing agent applied to the above armor to soften the armor; A shielding member that delays evaporation of the reducing agent after application of the reducing agent; A corrective lifter for changing the shape of the softened carapace after applying the reducing agent; A neutralizing agent applied to the softened shell to neutralize the reducing agent; An orthodontic brace installed to connect both sides of the mandible so that the shape of the mandible can be maintained in a state adjusted by the above orthodontic lifter; Corrective gel that fills the sunken space between the skin and the nail due to the shape deformation of the above-mentioned nail; and A case is included that houses the above care member, reducing agent, shielding member, orthodontic lifter, neutralizer, orthodontic brace, and orthodontic gel inside. A molding kit for molding a deformed glove, characterized in that the case further includes a manual that discloses a method for molding a deformed glove by using the care member, reducing agent, shielding member, orthodontic lifter, neutralizer, orthodontic brace, and orthodontic gel.
2. In paragraph 1, A molding kit for molding a deformed mandible, characterized in that the above-mentioned corrective brace is installed at a point 1 / 2 to 2 / 3 from the front to the back of the mandible.
3. In paragraph 1, A molding kit for molding a modified shell, characterized in that the reducing agent is a basic substance and includes a compound that breaks disulfide bonds of proteins.
4. In paragraph 1, The above orthodontic brace includes a brace hook for lifting both sides of the mandible and a connecting part for connecting them. A molding kit for molding a deformable glove, characterized in that the connecting portion is formed of an elastic material, a tensile force is applied to the hook portion to deform the shape of the glove, thereby exposing a sunken space between the glove and the skin, and the sunken space is filled with the corrective gel.
5. In paragraph 1, In the above manual, A pretreatment step for smoothing the interface between the surface of the deformed nail and the skin; A reducing agent application step in which a reducing agent is applied to soften the armor after the above pretreatment step has been completed; A masking step in which a shielding member is installed to surround the reducing agent applied to the above-mentioned armor to reduce evaporation of the reducing agent application layer; A softening step in which the armor is softened for 0.5 to 3 hours after the masking step; A neutralizing agent application step in which a neutralizing agent is applied after washing the softened armor; A shape adjustment step in which, after the neutralizing agent application step, both sides of the armor are lifted upward using a corrective lifter to adjust the shape of the deformed area, and heat treatment is performed to maintain the adjusted shape; After the above shape adjustment step, a brace installation step is performed in which a corrective brace is installed to connect both sides of the armor, but the corrective brace is installed in a position that is biased backward from the center of the armor toward the root of the armor; A restoration prevention step in which a corrective gel is filled in the sunken space between the nail and the skin due to the shape deformation of the nail after the above brace installation step to prevent the shape of the deformed nail from being restored to its previous shape; and A molding kit for molding a deformed glove, characterized in that it comprises a brace removal step for removing the corrective brace after a set period of time.
6. In paragraph 5, In the above shape adjustment step, A molding kit for molding a deformable armor, characterized in that it further includes a process of creating a gap between the armor and the skin by using a trimmer (120) for lifting the armor to lift the armor upward.
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