Nipple areola complex stencil
AssigneeMayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
InventorsAlanna M. Rebecca, Solomon M. Azouz
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Abstract
Embodiments of the invention include a breast nipple areola complex tattoo stencil comprising first, second and third stencil sections. The first stencil section defines an areola area. The second stencil section defines a nipple area and tubercle areas. One or more registration elements on the first and/or second stencil sections enable registration of the second stencil section to the first stencil section. The third stencil section defines one or both of a nipple shading area and a nipple highlight area. One or more registration elements on the third and/or second stencil sections enable registration of the third stencil section to the second stencil section.
Claims12
A breast nipple areola complex tattoo stencil, comprising:
- a first stencil section including an edge defining an areola-shaped opening, and a first registration element;
- a second stencil section including an edge defining a nipple opening area, and a second registration element;
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- wherein the first and second registration elements are configured to engage, and to mate the second stencil section to the first stencil section with the nipple opening area located at a predetermined position with respect to the areola-shaped opening,
- a third stencil section including one or more edges defining one or both of a nipple shading-shaped opening or a nipple highlight-shaped opening;
- one or more registration elements on the third and/or second stencil sections, to enable registration of the third stencil section to the second stencil section, and wherein the third stencil section is configured for movement between first and second positions with respect to the second stencil section;
- wherein when the third stencil section is in the first position, one or more of the one or more edges of the third stencil section cooperates with the edge of the second stencil section to define a nipple-shaped area;
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- wherein when the third stencil section is in the second position, the third stencil section defines one or both of a nipple shading area or a nipple highlight area.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.