Nipple
US8172874B2 · kind B2 · utility
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39Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J11/006
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A nipple simulating the shape, surface geometry and function of a woman's breast is provided. The nipple has a stem and a base. The base has an areola region and a bulbous region. The areola region is positioned between the stem and the bulbous region, and can simulate the areola of a woman's breast. The bulbous region can simulate the region of a woman's breast surrounding the areola. The areola region has a texture or surface geometry that is different from the texture or surface geometry of the stem or bulbous region.
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