Abstract: A breast prosthesis has an adhesive element which forms a continuous surface conforming to the back section of the prosthesis which faces the user. One side of the adhesive element is detachably secured to the back section of the prosthesis and the other side of the adhesive element is detachably adhered to the user. The adhesive element is formed from an inner body which is lined with material. The breast prosthesis has a flat annular region on its back section and an elevated edge along the perimeter of the flat annular region. A gap is provided in the elevated edge at an upper region of the prosthesis. The adhesive element extends to the inner surface of the elevated edge and has a projection conforming to the gap.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 10, 2003
Date of Patent:
October 17, 2006
Assignee:
Thämert Orthopädische Hilfsmittel GmbH & Co. KG
Abstract: A cushion having at least one soft elastic region for use with orthopedic devices. The soft elastic region is detachably arranged on the cushion so that the cushion or the soft elastic region can be replaced when it is worn out while still using the other part.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 29, 2000
Date of Patent:
June 1, 2004
Assignee:
Thämert Orthopädische Hilfsmittel GmbH & Co.,
KG
Inventors:
Alexander Littmann, Reinhold Schneider-Nieskens, Hans Georg Blau
Abstract: A soft elastic cushion for use in conjunction with an orthopedic aid has a textile composite comprising at least two layers arranged on the soft elastic cushion. It is possible in this way to secure a textile cover on a soft elastic substrate such as silicone.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 18, 2001
Date of Patent:
September 30, 2003
Assignee:
Thämert Orthopädische Hilfsmittel GmbH & Co.
KG
Abstract: A method of producing cushions having soft elastic inserts for use with orthopedic devices, comprising placing a cushion on a supporting surface and pouring a free-flowing material into the cushion to form the insert. The free-flowing material is then solidified, producing a soft elastic insert and is simultaneously secured to the cushion.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 22, 2000
Date of Patent:
April 22, 2003
Assignee:
Thämert Orthopädische Hilfsmittel GmbH & Co.
KG
Inventors:
Alexander Littmann, Reinhold Schneider-Nieskens, Hans Georg Blau