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US 10,881,502 B2Granted
Implantable nipple assembly
AssigneeFixnip Ltd.
InventorsYagil Netta Chaim, Daniel Korkos, Gil Ofir
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Abstract
A nipple implant assembly and method for implanting the nipple implant are provided. The nipple implant assembly includes a nipple skeleton with or without areola made of metallic or non-metallic memory-shape bio-compatible material. The nipple implant assembly may consist of holes to allow growth of natural breast tissue into the implant for improved holding better attachment of the implant into the human's tissue. The nipple implant assembly may be coated by or cast in a polymeric coating.
Claims12
A nipple implant assembly comprising:
- an implant skeleton structure comprising:
- a base portion having an outer circumference;
- a tip having a center;
- a support structure connecting said base with said tip;
- and
- a slot extending radially through the support structure from the outer circumference of the base portion to the center of the tip, to allow insertion of the implant skeleton structure around a woman's breast nerves, milk ducts and milk supply system without having to cut or disconnect the woman's natural nipple and areola from the milk ducts,
- wherein the implant skeleton structure is made of a memory-shape material, and
- wherein said nipple implant assembly comprises a polymer coating surrounding said implant skeleton.
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A nipple implant assembly comprising:
- a base portion having an outer circumference;
- a tip having a center;
- and
- a slot extending radially through a support structure from the outer circumference of the base portion to the center of tip, to allow insertion of the assembly around a woman's breast nerves, milk ducts and milk supply system without having to cut or disconnect the woman's natural nipple and areola from the milk ducts,
- wherein said nipple implant assembly is made of a memory-shape material, and
- wherein said nipple implant assembly comprises a polymer coating.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.