Mastectomy garments with built-in prosthetic device
Patent 6234867 Issued on May 22, 2001. Estimated Expiration Date: 
January 13, 2020. 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.
January 13, 2020. 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.Patent ReferencesProsthetic brassiere Breast enhancement brassiere Brassiere with augmenting bust support Liquid adjusting type magnetic brassiere Water bag type brassiere padding with a valve Patent #: 5823852 InventorApplicationNo. 483255 filed on 01/13/2000US Classes:450/31, Breast supporting member within other garment450/1BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERESExaminersPrimary: Hale, Gloria M.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA41C 003/10AbstractA mastectomy bra is constructed with a built-in prosthetic device and includes at least one bra outer portion within which a breast-shaped prosthetic device of varying weight and composition is permanently adjusted. The single bra cup includes an outer fabric layer fully enclosing and supporting the prosthetic device, and the outer fabric layer includes a breast contoured portion and a body facing portion. The prosthetic device is formed in a natural shape of a woman's breast. The device is also constructed of a non-permeable, soft flexible outer shell layer within which is disposed the fluid-like material. An optional valve may be included for adding or removing fluid material from the bra cup for aesthetic adjustment of its size.Field of SearchBREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERESBreast supporting member within other garment Removable breast supporter With inflatable or liquid-containing chambers With means to separably retain breast-form-supplementing pads With cup-supplementing means to add volume to breast, e.g., pads Applied to only lower half of breast Pads, per se. Separable at front center With cup supplementing uplift straps or slings diagonally crossing at front center With stiffened supporting means contacting only lower half of breast Pads Shoulder GUARD OR PROTECTOR Body cover Shoulder protector Groin protector Strap protector Both shoulders Chest protector Abdomen protector Back protector Side impact torso protector Vest type BREAST PROSTHESIS Implantable | |
