US5112352A
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Pectoral implant and method for implanting the same
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-07-18
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Granted: 1992-05-12
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Expires: 2011-07-18
Abstract
Abstract A pectoral implant is disclosed of a soft silicone material that is contoured to the chest of a male. The implant is split partway therethrough so that it can be folded and inserted into a small slit under the armpit of a male and moved into the chest area to simulate the built-up chest appearance of the male.
Inventors
- 👤 Brian Novack
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 01:19
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/0059; A61F2/02; A61F2/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
A male chest implant comprising: a unitary body of implant material having a slightly concave cross-section and being divided into a first section and a second section, each section having an inside edge and an outside edge, the inside edges of the first and second sections being adjacent one another with the first and second sections being attached to one another only at one end of the respective inside edge of each section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
A male chest implant comprising: a unitary body of implant material having a slightly concave cross-section and being divided into a first section and a second section, each section having an inside edge and an outside edge, the inside edges of the first and second sections being adjacent one another with the first and second sections being attached to one another only at one end of the respective inside edge of each section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
In the implant of claim 1 wherein the overall shape of the implant is substantially rectangular and the inside edges of the first and second sections lie along a line substantially perpendicular to a back wall of the implant.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
In the implant of claim 2, each section having a front wall spaced from the back wall, said front walls each being curved and intersection with respective ones of said inside edges.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
In the implant of claim 1 wherein said inside edges of said first and second sections are generally S-shaped.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
In the implant of claim 1 wherein said piece is about 15 cms. wide by 17 cms. long by 2 cms. thick.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
In the implant of claim 1 wherein said implant is of a soft silicone material.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
182 words
A method for implanting a pectoral implant in the chest of a male comprising the steps of: providing a piece of soft silicone material having a first section separated from a second section by a cutting line extending partway through said piece; making a small incision in the arm pit of said male; folding said first section of said piece of material about itself along an axis generally parallel to said cutting line; inserting a first end of said folded first section through said incision; moving said implant into said male until said second section is adjacent said incision; folding said second section of said piece of material about itself along an axis generally parallel to said cutting line; moving said second section through said incision until said entire piece of material is through said incision and within the body of said male; moving said implant into the chest of said male between the pectoralis major muscle and the pectoralis minor muscle; and subsequently fanning out said piece of material within said chest to simulate the natural contours of a male chest.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
182 words
A method for implanting a pectoral implant in the chest of a male comprising the steps of: providing a piece of soft silicone material having a first section separated from a second section by a cutting line extending partway through said piece; making a small incision in the arm pit of said male; folding said first section of said piece of material about itself along an axis generally parallel to said cutting line; inserting a first end of said folded first section through said incision; moving said implant into said male until said second section is adjacent said incision; folding said second section of said piece of material about itself along an axis generally parallel to said cutting line; moving said second section through said incision until said entire piece of material is through said incision and within the body of said male; moving said implant into the chest of said male between the pectoralis major muscle and the pectoralis minor muscle; and subsequently fanning out said piece of material within said chest to simulate the natural contours of a male chest.
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