External breast prosthesis
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1. A method of making an external breast prosthesis, comprising:
- (a) mixing together a polymer and a plasticizing oil to form a mixture;
(b) heating the mixture;
(c) forming the mixture into a front elastomeric skin, wherein the front elastomeric skin has a shape approximating a form of a human breast;
(d) forming a rear elastomeric skin having a shape adapted to seal with the front elastomeric skin;
(e) sealing the front elastomeric skin with the rear elastomeric skin so as to form a cavity therebetween; and
(f) filling a cavity between the front elastomeric skin and the rear elastomeric skin with a gel.
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Abstract
An external breast prosthesis includes an elastomeric skin in the form of a human breast surrounding an inner material such as a silicone gel or hydrogel. The inner material may be of a defined shape or may be amorphous and conform to the shape of the elastomeric skin. The elastomeric skin can be formed from a front skin and a rear skin, and the skins can be made of a soft styrenic elastomer having attributes similar to a gel. The elastomeric skin can be substantially soft to the touch and have an elastic memory that tends to maintain the skin in a pliable yet pre-defined shape.
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1. A method of making an external breast prosthesis, comprising:
- (a) mixing together a polymer and a plasticizing oil to form a mixture;
(b) heating the mixture;
(c) forming the mixture into a front elastomeric skin, wherein the front elastomeric skin has a shape approximating a form of a human breast;
(d) forming a rear elastomeric skin having a shape adapted to seal with the front elastomeric skin;
(e) sealing the front elastomeric skin with the rear elastomeric skin so as to form a cavity therebetween; and
(f) filling a cavity between the front elastomeric skin and the rear elastomeric skin with a gel. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
- (a) mixing together a polymer and a plasticizing oil to form a mixture;
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11. A method of making an external breast prosthesis, comprising:
- (a) mixing together a polymer and a plasticizing oil to form a mixture;
(b) heating the mixture;
(c) forming the mixture into an elastomeric skin surrounding a hollow cavity, said skin having a front portion configured and dimensioned to approximate the shape of a human breast; and
(f) filling the cavity with a gel. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
- (a) mixing together a polymer and a plasticizing oil to form a mixture;
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