Callous remover device

Abstract

A device and method for removing irregular tissue bodies from the skin comprising a tubular member with an internal blade edge positioned adjacent to either or both of its ends. One or both ends have continuously curved cross-section defining an internal blade edge. The edge is moved in a reciprocating fashion. An elongated plunge member larger than the tubular member permits a user to remove the cut and stored irregular tissue material. The central through opening is optionally filled with a suitable substance to enhance or complement the cutting action of the blade.

Description

OTHER RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present application is a continuation-in-part of pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 877,219, filed on Jun. 25, 2004, which in turn is based on provisional application No. 60 / 483,062, filed on Jun. 30, 2003, which are hereby incorporated by reference.II. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to a device for removing callouses and other undesirable tissues such as corns, cuticle, and the like, and more particularly, to such a device that includes a circular blade. [0004] 2. Description of the Related Art [0005] Several designs for removing callous tissues have been designed in the past. None of them, however, includes a circular blade scalpel that is safe and easy to use with efficient results capable of differentiating between the dead (to be removed) and live (to remain) tissues. Many of the instruments used today are quite aggressive, and more so in the hands of inexperienced ...

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Benefits of technology

[0010] It is another object of this invention to provide such a device that is safe and easy to operate even by untrained users.

[0011] It is still another object of the present invention to provide a device that can be readily cleaned and sterilized.

[0012] Another object of this invention is to provide a novel method for removing callouses and other extraneous tissues effectively.

[0013] It is yet another object of this invention to provide such a device that is inexpensive to manufacture and maintain while retaining its effectiveness.

Problems solved by technology

None of them, however, includes a circular blade scalpel that is safe and easy to use with efficient results capable of differentiating between the dead (to be removed) and live (to remain) tissues.

Many of the instruments used today are quite aggressive, and more so in the hands of inexperienced users.

Moore's patent device does not teach the perpendicular use of the device, nor the necessary structure of the device, to smoothly discriminate between dead and healthy tissues.

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