Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
Tissue expander for insertion between skin and flesh comprising: a. one piece molded member of an expandable material and a finite thickness and assuming a predetermined geometrical shape, said member including a lower surface and an upper surface with a molded edge formed by said surfaces, and an internal cavity therein; b. tube means secured to and extending partially into said cavity providing for fluid to pass into said member; and c. at least one sheet of non-stick material positioned between said upper and lower surface assuming said geometrical shape, and adjacent to an inner portion of said edge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
Tissue expander for insertion between skin and flesh comprising: a. one piece molded member of an expandable material and a finite thickness and assuming a predetermined geometrical shape, said member including a lower surface and an upper surface with a molded edge formed by said surfaces, and an internal cavity therein; b. tube means secured to and extending partially into said cavity providing for fluid to pass into said member; and c. at least one sheet of non-stick material positioned between said upper and lower surface assuming said geometrical shape, and adjacent to an inner portion of said edge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A tissue expander according to claim 1, comprising at least two sheets of non-stick material between said surfaces, said tube means extending in between said two sheets.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A tissue expander according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said lower surface includes a mesh disposed within said lower surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A tissue expander according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein said edge includes accordion expansion means providing for directional expansion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A tissue expander according to any of the preceding claims, including injection port means connected to said tube means for passing of fluid to said member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
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A tissue expander according to claim 5, wherein said inj ection port includes a raised dome member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
95 words
Tissue expander comprising: a, one piece molded silicon rubber member of a finite thickness and of a predetermined geometrical shape, said member including a lower surface and an upper surface, a molded edge formed at a junction of said surfaces, and a cavity formed therein; b. tube means extending into said cavity at said edge providing for fluid to pass into said member; and, c. two sheets of non-stick material between said surfaces and an end of said tube, said material of a smaller surface area than that of said geometrical shape of said surfaces.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
95 words
Tissue expander comprising: a, one piece molded silicon rubber member of a finite thickness and of a predetermined geometrical shape, said member including a lower surface and an upper surface, a molded edge formed at a junction of said surfaces, and a cavity formed therein; b. tube means extending into said cavity at said edge providing for fluid to pass into said member; and, c. two sheets of non-stick material between said surfaces and an end of said tube, said material of a smaller surface area than that of said geometrical shape of said surfaces.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
101 words
Tissue expander comprising: a. one piece molded member of a finite thickness and of a predetermined geometrical shape, said member including a lower surface and an upper surface, a molded edge formed at a junction of said surfaces, and a cavity formed therein; b. tube means extending into said member at said edge providing for fluid to pass into said member including a valve means for checking fluid flow; and, c. one sheet of non-stick material between said surfaces and an end of said tube, said material of a smaller surface area than that of said geometrical shape of said surfaces.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
101 words
Tissue expander comprising: a. one piece molded member of a finite thickness and of a predetermined geometrical shape, said member including a lower surface and an upper surface, a molded edge formed at a junction of said surfaces, and a cavity formed therein; b. tube means extending into said member at said edge providing for fluid to pass into said member including a valve means for checking fluid flow; and, c. one sheet of non-stick material between said surfaces and an end of said tube, said material of a smaller surface area than that of said geometrical shape of said surfaces.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
A tissue expander according to claim 8, wherein said valve means comprises a flap of said material about said tube means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
39 words
10, Surgical expansion device comprising: a. expandable geometrical chamber member having opposing surfaces; b. geometrical section of non-stick material internal to said expandable member; and, c. means connected to said member for inputting fluid for expansion of said member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
39 words
10, Surgical expansion device comprising: a. expandable geometrical chamber member having opposing surfaces; b. geometrical section of non-stick material internal to said expandable member; and, c. means connected to said member for inputting fluid for expansion of said member.