Illuminated nipple cup
US7316654B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/308
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device suitable for viewing and illuminating a mammary duct orifice comprising a hollow receptacle defining an interior volume and an open aperture at a distal end thereof sized to circumscribe the nipple. The open aperture preferably is surrounded by an outwardly extending flange that can be provided with an adhesive. A vacuum port suitable for connection to a vacuum source to create a vacuum in the interior volume may also be configured as part of the hollow receptacle. An illumination source is provided within the device to illuminate nipple orifices when a nipple is positioned within the hollow receptacle.
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