US5354337A
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Breast prosthesis support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-03-10
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Granted: 1994-10-11
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Expires: 2014-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A support for a breast prosthesis including a bra cup (of conventional design) which is attached to the perimeter of a cup support member. The cup support member also includes apparatus for positioning the cup from a horizontal surface a distance sufficient to prevent the cup, when holding a prosthesis, from touching such horizontal surface. The positioning apparatus is detachable.
Inventors
- 👤 Asa T. Hoy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 00:38
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/0095; A61B; A61B50/00; A61B50/20; A61B50/22; A61F2/50; A61F2/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A support for a breast prosthesis, said prosthesis having a surface simulating a female breast and a surface engagable with the chest of a female, said engagable surface having a perimeter, said support comprising: a. a substantially flat support member having first and second opposing sides and an opening therein, said opening having an irregularly shaped perimeter, said perimeter being slightly larger than and approximating said perimeter of said engagable surface of said prosthesis; b. a fabric cup configured to support said surface of said prosthesis simulating said breast, said fabric cup having a flange portion; c. means for securing said flange portion of said fabric cup to one of said first and second sides; d. means for positioning said flat support member a distance relative to a horizontal surface whereby said fabric cup, when holding said prosthesis, does not touch said horizontal surface; and e. means for detachably attaching said positioning means to said support member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A support for a breast prosthesis, said prosthesis having a surface simulating a female breast and a surface engagable with the chest of a female, said engagable surface having a perimeter, said support comprising: a. a substantially flat support member having first and second opposing sides and an opening therein, said opening having an irregularly shaped perimeter, said perimeter being slightly larger than and approximating said perimeter of said engagable surface of said prosthesis; b. a fabric cup configured to support said surface of said prosthesis simulating said breast, said fabric cup having a flange portion; c. means for securing said flange portion of said fabric cup to one of said first and second sides; d. means for positioning said flat support member a distance relative to a horizontal surface whereby said fabric cup, when holding said prosthesis, does not touch said horizontal surface; and e. means for detachably attaching said positioning means to said support member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The prosthesis support as set forth in claim 1, wherein said positioning means includes three detachable legs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The prosthesis support as set forth in claim 1, wherein said fabric cup is one cup of a bra.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The prosthesis support as set forth in claim 1, wherein said fabric cup is detachably attached to said support member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The prosthesis support as set forth in claim 1, wherein said fabric cup is permanently attached to said support member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US5037436A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1997-10-10 | 1998-04-11 | 1998-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-10-10 | 2002-04-11 | 2002-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-10-10 | 2006-04-11 | 2006-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |