Title: Acupuncture needle unit

Abstract: The needle unit is particularly adapted for use in acupuncture treatments and consists of a flexible needle member formed with a pointed end portion having an angle of about four degrees relative to the longitudinal axis of the needle. The angle is formed by axially advancing the needle transversely of the axis of a rotatable forming or grinding tool. A tubular handle member is mounted about the opposite end portion of the needle member with the outer end thereof substantially flush with the corresponding end face of the needle member. The handle member is rigidly secured to the needle member by the application of a silver solder about the needle at opposite ends of the handle member.

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Inventors: Toriello, Danti (Des Moines, IA, US)

Application Number: 526322
Filing Date: 1974-11-22
Publication_date: 1976-08-24
Assignee: Meridian Corporation (Des Moines, IA)
Primary Class(es): 606/189 16/110.1, 403/272
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US Patent Ref:

2157918	May, 1939	Rankin	403/272.
2286435	Jun, 1942	Nerney	403/272.
2503643	Apr, 1950	Verbrugge	16/110.
2642872	Jun, 1953	Parker	128/329.
3861392	Jan, 1975	Moen	128/329.
3875944	Apr, 1975	Toyama	128/329.

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Primary Examiner: Pace, Channing L.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Lowell; Rudolph L.