Gel-like prosthetic device
US5496370A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 1993 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/12
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A prosthetic device, such as a mammary, testicular or chin prosthetic device, which includes a sealable envelope. The envelope is adapted to be filled with a fluid filler and is at least partially filled with a baffle forming material which acts as a baffle slowing the displacement of the fluid filler to achieve the desired tactile and aesthetic properties.
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