Title:
IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO MEDICAL AND VETERINARIAN ROTARY TOOLS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2015/136237
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
The present invention relates to medical and veterinarian rotary tools. In particular, the present invention relates to a rotary tool for the taking of biopsies and drilling into tissues such as nail and bone. More particularly, the present invention relates to nail care devices and procedures to improve the condition of nails, especially relating to the treatment of fungal infections. Onychomycosis is a fungal infection that causes the toenails and/or fingernails to thicken, discolour, and split. The prevalence of onychomycosis in the United States population as a whole is 13%, onychomycosis being more prevalent in the elderly (60%). Onychomycosis can result in permanent nail deformity. The disease can have a significant impact on a patient's quality of life arising from psychosocial issues e.g., due to concern regarding the appearance of one's toenails and fingernails, limiting a choice of sandals or shoes, on the one hand and pain associated with wearing shoes, walking and sports activities on the other hand. The present invention seeks to provide an improved mechanical system for use in the treatment of onychomycosis and other nail bed conditions, and other animal keratin, bone and cartilaginous conditions.
Inventors:
THOMAS ROLF LEWIS (GB)
Application Number:
PCT/GB2015/000092
Publication Date:
November 05, 2015
Filing Date:
March 16, 2015
Export Citation:
Assignee:
MEDICAL DEVICE TREAT LTD (GB)
International Classes:
A61B17/16; A61B19/00; A61B17/54; A61C1/08
Foreign References:
| US20110046626A1 | 2011-02-24 | |||
| US20090118742A1 | 2009-05-07 | |||
| JP2007276017A | 2007-10-25 | |||
| GB2345254A | 2000-07-05 | |||
| US4072440A | 1978-02-07 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
HUMPHREY-EVANS, Edward J. (1 Hawkes Close, Wokingham, Berkshire RG41 2SZ, GB)
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