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Post-partum breast engorgement bra

US5839942A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 18, 1996
Grant dateNov 24, 1998
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2007/108
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention concerns a bra for the support and compression of the breasts of a woman suffering from post-partum breast engorgement, enlargement, or other conditions of the breasts. The bra includes a front panel connected to a back panel forming a garment. The garment is separable and includes connectors at the separation. The connectors are selectively connectable to provide an adjustable girth size of the garment. Variation in the girth size provides adjustable compression. The present invention also concerns warm or cold compresses in combination with a bra for the support and compression of breasts.

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