Foundation garments – Breast or chest – e.g. – brassieres – With lacteal fluid receptor or shield
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-13
2007-02-13
Hale, Gloria (Department: 3765)
Foundation garments
Breast or chest, e.g., brassieres
With lacteal fluid receptor or shield
C450S057000, C128S889000, C604S385070, C002S267000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11241916
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides an areola pad for use during breast feeding. The invention is used to treat sore and painful nipples caused by breast feeding and to enable uninterrupted nursing. The invention includes a flexible element composed of one or more bio-compatible polymers, where the element is breathable, and allows contact between the mother and the infant. The flexible element further includes a centrally-located opening for receiving a nipple of any size, where the nipple extends through the opening and is uncovered.
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Hale Gloria
Wenderoth , Lind & Ponack, L.L.P.
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