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US5496370A
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Gel-like prosthetic device
Assignee: Ideal Implant Inc
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Filing: 1993-07-19
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Granted: 1996-03-05
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Expires: 2013-07-19
Abstract
Abstract A prosthetic device, such as a mammary, testicular or chin prosthetic device, which includes a sealable envelope. The envelope is adapted to be filled with a fluid filler and is at least partially filled with a baffle forming material which acts as a baffle slowing the displacement of the fluid filler to achieve the desired tactile and aesthetic properties.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert S. Hamas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:29
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/0059; A61F2/02; A61F2/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 35
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A surgically implantable prosthetic device comprising: a sealable outer envelope defining an envelope interior and adapted to be filled with a fluid filler to maintain said fluid filler within said sealable outer envelope; an inner envelope positioned within said envelope interior of said sealable outer envelope and adapted to be filled with said fluid filler; and a baffle means for decreasing the displacement rate of said fluid filler positioned within said envelope interior of said outer envelope between said outer and inner envelopes and attached to at least one of said envelopes, said baffle means filling at least a portion of said envelope interior, wherein said baffle means allows for movement of said fluid filler through said baffle means in any direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A surgically implantable prosthetic device comprising: a sealable outer envelope defining an envelope interior and adapted to be filled with a fluid filler to maintain said fluid filler within said sealable outer envelope; an inner envelope positioned within said envelope interior of said sealable outer envelope and adapted to be filled with said fluid filler; and a baffle means for decreasing the displacement rate of said fluid filler positioned within said envelope interior of said outer envelope between said outer and inner envelopes and attached to at least one of said envelopes, said baffle means filling at least a portion of said envelope interior, wherein said baffle means allows for movement of said fluid filler through said baffle means in any direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The prosthetic device of claim 1, wherein said fluid filler is an electrolyte solution.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The prosthetic device of claim 1, wherein said fluid filler is a saline solution.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The prosthetic device of claim 1, wherein said fluid filler is organic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The prosthetic device of claim 1, wherein said device is a mammary prosthetic device wherein at least a portion of said sealable envelope is curved.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The prosthetic device of claim 1, wherein said device is a testicular prosthetic device wherein at least a portion of said sealable envelope is curved.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The prosthetic device of claim 1, wherein said device is a chin prosthetic device wherein said sealable envelope has a substantially crescent shape in cross section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The prosthetic device of claim 1, wherein said envelope includes a valve for allowing for the filling of said envelope interior with said fluid filler.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
The prosthetic device of claim 1, wherein said baffle means includes mesh.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
The prosthetic device of claim 1, wherein said baffle means includes sheets.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The prosthetic device of claim 1, wherein said baffle means is selected from the group consisting of sponges, threads, nets, gauze, tubes and combinations thereof.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The prosthetic device of claim 1, wherein said baffle means includes at least one silicone sheet.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
The prosthetic device of claim 12, wherein said space is positioned between said baffle means and said envelope wherein said space substantially surrounds said baffle means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The prosthetic device of claim 12, wherein a said baffle means is positioned at a plurality of locations within said envelope interior.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
119 words
A surgically implantable prosthetic device comprising: a sealable outer envelope defining an envelope interior and adapted to be filled with a fluid filler to maintain said fluid filler within said sealable outer envelope; an inner envelope positioned within the interior of said sealable outer envelope and adapted to be filled with said fluid filler; and a baffle means for decreasing the displacement rate of said fluid filler positioned within the interior of said inner envelope and attached to said inner envelope, said baffle means filling at least a portion of said envelope interior, wherein said baffle means allows for movement of said fluid filler through said baffle means in any direction and said inner envelope encloses said baffle means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
119 words
A surgically implantable prosthetic device comprising: a sealable outer envelope defining an envelope interior and adapted to be filled with a fluid filler to maintain said fluid filler within said sealable outer envelope; an inner envelope positioned within the interior of said sealable outer envelope and adapted to be filled with said fluid filler; and a baffle means for decreasing the displacement rate of said fluid filler positioned within the interior of said inner envelope and attached to said inner envelope, said baffle means filling at least a portion of said envelope interior, wherein said baffle means allows for movement of said fluid filler through said baffle means in any direction and said inner envelope encloses said baffle means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
The prosthetic device of claim 15, wherein said inner envelope is porous adapted to allow said fluid filler to flow therethrough.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
12 words
The prosthetic device of claim 15, wherein said inner envelope in nonporous.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
15 words
The prosthetic device of claim 17, wherein a valve is provided on said inner envelope.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
23 words
The prosthetic device of claim 15, wherein a space is provided in said envelope interior which is not filled with said baffle means.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
72 words
A surgically implantable prosthetic device comprising: a sealable outer envelope adapted to be filled with a fluid filler to maintain said fluid filler within said sealable outer envelope; an inner envelope positioned within said sealable outer envelope adapted to be filled with said fluid filler; and a mesh material positioned within said outer envelope between said outer and inner envelopes, wherein said mesh is attached to at least one of said envelopes.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
72 words
A surgically implantable prosthetic device comprising: a sealable outer envelope adapted to be filled with a fluid filler to maintain said fluid filler within said sealable outer envelope; an inner envelope positioned within said sealable outer envelope adapted to be filled with said fluid filler; and a mesh material positioned within said outer envelope between said outer and inner envelopes, wherein said mesh is attached to at least one of said envelopes.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
78 words
A surgically implantable prosthetic device comprising: a sealable outer envelope defining an envelope interior adapted to be filled with a fluid filler to maintain said fluid filler within said outer sealable envelope; an inner envelope positioned within the interior of said sealable outer envelope and adapted to be filled with said fluid filler; and a mesh material positioned within said inner envelope, wherein said inner envelope encloses said mesh and said mesh is attached to said inner envelope.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
78 words
A surgically implantable prosthetic device comprising: a sealable outer envelope defining an envelope interior adapted to be filled with a fluid filler to maintain said fluid filler within said outer sealable envelope; an inner envelope positioned within the interior of said sealable outer envelope and adapted to be filled with said fluid filler; and a mesh material positioned within said inner envelope, wherein said inner envelope encloses said mesh and said mesh is attached to said inner envelope.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
24 words
The prosthetic device of claim 20, wherein said prosthetic device is a mammary prosthetic device wherein a portion of said sealable envelope is curved.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
24 words
The prosthetic device of claim 20, wherein said prosthetic device is a testicular prosthetic device wherein a portion of said sealable envelope is curved.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
27 words
The prosthetic device of claim 20, wherein said prosthetic device is a chin prosthetic device wherein said sealable envelope has substantially a crescent shape in cross section.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
12 words
The prosthetic device of claim 20, wherein said mesh material is nylon.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
14 words
The prosthetic device of claim 20, wherein said fluid filler is an electrolyte solution.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
14 words
The prosthetic device of claim 26, wherein said electrolyte solution is a saline solution.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
15 words
The prosthetic device of claim 20, wherein said mesh material is coated with silicone elastomer.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
12 words
The prosthetic device of claim 20, wherein said mesh material is polypropylene.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
12 words
The prosthetic device of claim 20, wherein said mesh material is Dacron.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
12 words
The prosthetic device of claim 20, wherein said mesh material is Teflon.
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