US3706104A
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Artificial breast replacement
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-13
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Granted: 1972-12-19
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Expires: 1991-10-13
Abstract
Abstract An artificial breast adapted to be worn inside a brassiere by women who have had their breast removed is provided. The breast is provided with a special concave back and specially arranged front cover which makes the breast fit tightly against the chest and gives it a very natural looking appearance.
Inventors
- 👤 Leone S Dehlin
- 👤 Vesper J Howard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:45
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/50; A61F2/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
224 words
A surgical breast adapted to be worn inside a brassiere by women who have had their breast removed, comprising a filled breast portion having a conical front and a concave back, said breast body portion being composed of an outer fabric casing the top and bottom front portions of which are cut on the bias of the fabric making up the casing so as to allow the casing when filled inside to form a curve similar to the natural breast, said outer casing also having a front and bottom band which acts as an anchor to hold the breast against the chest, the back of said outer casing having an opening through which the filling may be introduced, said outer casing being filled inside with a series of layers of spun synthetic fiber, the first layer covering the front of the casing, the second layer being Pressed on top of the first layer and being formed by folding a piece of spun synthetic fiber in half and then refolding again and bartacking the center of the folds as to give a concave form in the center of the back of the breast body portion, and at least two additional layers of spun synthetic fibers being pressed against the said second layer of spun fiber and filling the remaining space in the outer fabric casing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
224 words
A surgical breast adapted to be worn inside a brassiere by women who have had their breast removed, comprising a filled breast portion having a conical front and a concave back, said breast body portion being composed of an outer fabric casing the top and bottom front portions of which are cut on the bias of the fabric making up the casing so as to allow the casing when filled inside to form a curve similar to the natural breast, said outer casing also having a front and bottom band which acts as an anchor to hold the breast against the chest, the back of said outer casing having an opening through which the filling may be introduced, said outer casing being filled inside with a series of layers of spun synthetic fiber, the first layer covering the front of the casing, the second layer being Pressed on top of the first layer and being formed by folding a piece of spun synthetic fiber in half and then refolding again and bartacking the center of the folds as to give a concave form in the center of the back of the breast body portion, and at least two additional layers of spun synthetic fibers being pressed against the said second layer of spun fiber and filling the remaining space in the outer fabric casing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A surgical breast as defined in claim 1 wherein the synthetic fiber is a polyester fiber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A surgical breast as in claim 1 wherein the bottom front portion of the outer casing is shorter by three-fourths to five-eighths inch than the top front portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A surgical breast as defined in claim 1 wherein the front bottom band is three-fourths to five-eighths inch wide.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
A surgical breast as in claim 1 wherein second layer of filling is formed by folding a layer of spun fiber about the size of the first layer and refolding again so as to form a layer about one-fourth to one-half the size of the first layer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A surgical breast as in claim 1 wherein the third and fourth layers are of triangular shape.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-12-19 | 1976-06-19 | 1976-12-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-19 | 1980-06-19 | 1980-12-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-19 | 1984-06-19 | 1984-12-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |