Breast prosthesis

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1997-07-23

1999-01-05

Jones, Mary Beth

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Breast prosthesis

450 55, A61F 252, A41C 310

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058556060

ABSTRACT:
A breast prosthesis and an underwire adapted to retain the breast prosthesis. The breast prosthesis is affixed to the underwire by an attachment fixture molded into the posterior (or chest side) of the prosthesis. The attachment fixture, a female plug, is complementary to a retention fixture, a male plug, molded into a loop on the underwire. The loop of the underwire is adapted to provide a spring bias of the male plug against the chest wall of the wearer for a secure and comfortable fit and to provide sensory feedback as to the correct positioning of the prosthesis. The attachment fixture and the retention fixture are preferably essentially spherical in outline so as to form a ball and socket connection. The underwire is carried by a bandeau which may be removably attached to an unmodified bra.

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