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US 2005/0239369 A1Published application
Areola pad
OwnerKathrine Clarkinventor
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Abstract
The invention provides an areola pad for use during breast feeding. The invention is used to treat sore and painful nipples caused by breast feeding and to enable uninterrupted nursing. The invention includes a flexible element composed of one or more bio-compatible polymers, where the element is breathable, and allows contact between the mother and the infant. The flexible element further includes a centrally-located opening for receiving a nipple of any size, where the nipple extends through the opening and is uncovered.
Claims32
An areola pad for placement on the areola, comprising:
- a flexible element, comprising a centrally located opening through which a nipple extends, wherein said nipple is not covered,
- wherein the flexible element is a flexible substantially dome-shaped element, comprising:
- an outer convex surface:
- an opposing inner concave surface to receive an areola and nipple;
- and a centrally located opening through which said nipple extends,
- wherein the flexible element comprises one or more bio-compatible polymers, and
- wherein the areola pad has a diameter from about 3.0 cm to about 9.0 cm.
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