Breast shield
Patent 5032103 Issued on July 16, 1991. Estimated Expiration Date: 
February 16, 2010. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
February 16, 2010. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 480872 filed on 02/16/1990US Classes:450/37, With lacteal fluid receptor or shield128/890, Nipple450/38With inflatable or liquid-containing chambersExaminersPrimary: Schroeder, Werner H.Assistant: Chapman, Jeanette E. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA41C 003/04AbstractA breast shield is described having a dome-shaped shell with an open bottom and an elastic member that extends across the open bottom. The elastic member has an opening through which the breast nipple extends into the interior of the shell. The elastic member serves as a base or mount for the shell which resiliently spaces the shell from contacting the nipple. One embodiment of the shield aids in reinverting a nipple that is inverted.Other References
Field of SearchClosable aperture permits access to breast i.e., nursing typeWith lacteal fluid receptor or shield With inflatable or liquid-containing chambers Molded preshaped shell-like cup, e.g., plastic latex Strand-type fabric with thermoplastic fibers or filaments With stiffening strips, strands, or stays, e.g., wired Annular cup-rim-encircling stays Pads, per se. Attaching means includes adjustment feature With means to vary size of breast cups Elastic connector Resilient body-clasping band With adhesive means or vacuum cup to secure to body Shoulder strap arrangements and connecting features Connected by floating extension at or below horizontal mid-cup region Detachable, e.g., convertible to strapless Chafing shields (e.g., decubitus pads, etc.) Nipple With separate fecal receiving compartment | |
