Inflatable prosthetic device

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2005-08-30

2005-08-30

Isabella, David J. (Department: 3738)

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

Breast prosthesis

Reexamination Certificate

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06936068

ABSTRACT:
An inflatable prosthetic breast for wearing against an outer surface of a chest includes a housing having a back wall having a peripheral edge. A front wall is attached to and extends along a length of the peripheral edge such that an inner space is defined between the front and back walls. The front wall has a convex shape such that the front wall extends outwardly away from the back wall. The housing has an opening therein. The back wall and the front wall comprise a latex material has a thickness generally between 0.08 mm and 2.0 mm. A plug is removably extendable into opening. A fluid may be selectively added into or removed from the housing until the housing has a desired size.

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