Breast self-exam device

Details Breast self-exam device Breast self-exam device

2011-08-30

2011-08-30

Moran, Katherine (Department: 3765)

Apparel

Hand or arm coverings

Gloves

C600S587000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08006319

ABSTRACT:
A device for breast self-examination worn over the fingers of a user's hand, comprising an operative portion with an outside shell, an inside liner, and a lubricant contained therebetween, and a barrier adhering the outside shell to the inside liner and acting to seal the lubricant within. The operative portion is sized to substantially restrict access to just the pads of the distal and middle regions of the four fingers, preventing the non-recommended use of the thumb and palm during the inspection process, due to their limited sensitivity. The operative portion is designed to allow the recommended substantial lateral displacement of the inside layer relative to the outside shell that remains in substantially immobile contact with an area of skin. The novel design substantially prevents incorrect use thereby increasing the detection effectiveness.

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