Patent · US Expired

Gel-like prosthetic device

US5496370A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 19, 1993
Grant dateMar 5, 1996
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Expiry dateJul 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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