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Two-layer external breast prosthesis with self-shaping feature and process for the manufacture thereof

US7575596B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims
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Filing dateFeb 21, 2002
Grant dateAug 18, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/526
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A two-layer external breast prosthesis comprising a first inner layer comprised of a self-shaping dispersion and a second outer layer comprised of an elastic material, wherein the second outer layer is relatively stiffer than the first inner layer.

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