Surgery – Truss – Pad
Patent
1980-12-29
1982-07-13
Troutman, Doris L.
Surgery
Truss
Pad
128488, 128509, 128483, A41C 310, A41C 300
Patent
active
043389465
ABSTRACT:
In surgical procedures of the mastectomy and partial mastectomy type, a serious aftermath problem exists because of the present cultural attitude of such surgery. Authorities recognize the emotional trauma that a woman goes through after having been subjected to a radical, or less than radical, mastectomy. The removal of a woman's breast can have traumatic consequences and during the post operative stage, a need for femininity and a need for some means of reducing trauma is necessary. With the herein disclosed invention, a cover pad or the like, of aesthetic and feminine design, is disclosed which aids the woman in the post operative stage in a most positive and productive manner, especially with regard to her dealings with herself and those of a personal nature with others close to the wearer of the inventive device. A conformable fabric material covering of a variety of shapes is provided wherein a singular retaining means is provided wherein a plurality of loops may be utilized to receive a securement member in selected manner so that the device may be utilized in right hand or left hand manner and securely positioned about the body of the wearer.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3094125 (1963-06-01), Lewis
patent: 4269191 (1981-05-01), Evans
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