Breast prosthesis
US4826501A · kind A · utility
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7Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 8, 1988 |
| Grant date | May 2, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/52
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The breast prosthesis consists of an elastically deformable envelope filled at least partly with an inert flowable mass. The shape of said envelope imitates that of the breast and its sidewall, facing the thorax, has a concave form. The prosthesis is provided with at least one transverse through-duct open at its ends, in which is located a non-return valve allowing air to flow only from the inside outwards.
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