Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
In a soft, pliable three-dimensional prosthesis means for implantation in humans and comprising a three-dimensional solid with an outer layer of silicone rubber and having outer surfaces of the silicone rubber layer treated for formation of host-prosthesis interface, the improvement comprising: (a) interstices formed on said outer silicone rubber surfaces to produce a substantially continuous, textured surface and characterized by a net-like, three-dimensional grid structure with pores having multi-planar, random axis orientation to provide for mechanical ingrowth of host fibrous tissue into and around said surface pores and interstices; (b) the said net-like surface grid structure of said silicone rubber layer including substantially randomly placed formed pillars of non-uniform length and area extending outwardly from a base plane and with valleys disposed between said pillars, said pillars further having irregular outer end surfaces with indentations formed therein; and (c) said pillars and indentations generally providing a textured surface which approximates a surface having average pore size ranging from between about 20 and l00 microns.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
In a soft, pliable three-dimensional prosthesis means for implantation in humans and comprising a three-dimensional solid with an outer layer of silicone rubber and having outer surfaces of the silicone rubber layer treated for formation of host-prosthesis interface, the improvement comprising: (a) interstices formed on said outer silicone rubber surfaces to produce a substantially continuous, textured surface and characterized by a net-like, three-dimensional grid structure with pores having multi-planar, random axis orientation to provide for mechanical ingrowth of host fibrous tissue into and around said surface pores and interstices; (b) the said net-like surface grid structure of said silicone rubber layer including substantially randomly placed formed pillars of non-uniform length and area extending outwardly from a base plane and with valleys disposed between said pillars, said pillars further having irregular outer end surfaces with indentations formed therein; and (c) said pillars and indentations generally providing a textured surface which approximates a surface having average pore size ranging from between about 20 and l00 microns.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The soft, pliable three-dimensional prosthesis means as defined in claim 1 being particularly characterized in that said soft, pliable three-dimensional prosthesis is a breast prosthesis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The soft, pliable three-dimensional prosthesis means as defined in claim 1 being particularly characterized in that said prosthesis means includes an outer layer of silicone rubber enclosing a hollow core, and wherein the hollow core is filled with liquid silicone gel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
The soft, pliable three-dimensional prosthesis means as defined in claim 1 being particularly characterized in that said pillars are separated by valley zones, and wherein said pillars extend outwardly between about 20 microns and 800 microns from the surface of the valleys.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The soft, pliable three-dimensional prosthesis means as defined in claim 4 being particularly characterized in that pores formed at the outer ends of said pillars are between about 20 microns and 800 microns in depth.