Preformed support device and method and apparatus for manufacturing the same
US8101116B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C2043/3634
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for making a seamless, anatomically contoured, prosthetic device for supporting or maintaining the position of mammalian tissue, organ or structure or a replacement thereof, such as a breast implant, includes a support plate, an ironing plate or a clamping plate and a core plate, each of which is made from a thermally conductive material. The support plate and the ironing or clamping plates have openings formed through the thickness thereof. The core plate has a core extending outwardly from a lower surface thereof which is received through the openings in the ironing or clamping plate and the support plate.
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