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US 7,077,719 B2Granted
Breast support apparatus
OwnerSuzanne A. Shiekmaninventor
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Abstract
A breast support apparatus for use in supporting and positioning surgically augmented breasts and methods of use have been developed. The breast support apparatus is worn around the circumference of the torso under augmented breasts of a user to give support to and properly position the augmented breasts in such a way so as to make the augmented breasts appear more natural, while maintaining the appearance that no bra support is being worn.
Claims8
A method of supporting an artificial breast on a person, the method comprising the steps of:
- (a) providing an apparatus consisting essentially of a torso-encircling band having an exterior portion comprising at least one section for contacting the breast, and an interior portion for contacting the torso, the interior portion of the band comprising non-slip material for preventing the band from slipping;
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- (b) positioning the apparatus on the person such that the band encircles the torso beneath the breast and higher on the back of the torso than on the front of the torso to force the breast upwards and inwards.
A kit for supporting an artificial breast on a person, the kit comprising:
- (a) an apparatus consisting essentially of a torso-encircling band having an exterior portion comprising at least one section for contact the breast, and an interior portion for contacting the torso, the interior portion of the band comprising non-slip material for preventing the band from slipping;
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- (b) instructions for positioning the apparatus beneath the breast and higher on the back of the torso than on the front of the torso to force the breast upwards and inwards.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.