Nipple prosthesis and method of making the same
OwnerJoseph P. Davisinventor
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Abstract
Areola and nipple prosthesis device for application to the surface of a human breast comprising an areola portion having an inner concave surface which conforms to the shape of a human breast to which it is applied and an outer convex surface. The inner concave surface includes an adhesive for removably positioning the prosthesis to the human breast. The nipple portion of the device is disposed proximate to the center of areola portion and extends outwardly from the outer surface of the areola portion.
Claims17
An areola and nipple prosthesis device for application to an outer surface of a human breast comprising:
- an areola portion having an inner concave surface which conforms to a shape of a human breast and an outer convex surface, said inner concave surface including means for removably positioning said prosthesis to the human breast;
- a nipple portion disposed proximate to a center of said areola portion and extending outwardly from said outer surface of said areola portion said convex outer surface of said areola portion being provided with a plurality of radial grooves to simulate a natural areola.
The device of claim 4 wherein said nipple portion is provided with a hole disposed longitudinally therethrough to allow air to pass from an outer skin surface to the atmosphere.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.