Claims
- 1. A breast supporter suitable for use by a breast surgery patient comprising at least one depression or opening to accommodate the patient's breast or a substantial portion thereof.
- 2. The breast supporter of claim 1, having a size and shape that adjusts to at least one of the patient's breasts.
- 3. The breast supporter of claim 1, having two depressions or openings of different sizes for different size breasts.
- 4. The breast supporter of claim 1, wherein the depression or opening shape is circular, oval, circular-edged oval, rectangular, square, or hexagonal.
- 5. The breast supporter of claim 1, wherein the breast supporter has a conventional pillow size selected from the group consisting of king, queen, twin, double, and single.
- 6. The breast supporter of claim 1, wherein the breast supporter comprises a material selected from the group consisting of polyurethane, cotton, acrylic, feather, foam, gel, fluid, and air.
- 7. The breast supporter of claim 1 comprises a cushion between the opening or the depression and the supporter edges.
- 8. The breast supporter of claim 1 further comprises cushions on top and bottom of the opening or the depression.
- 9. The breast supporter of claim 7, wherein the cushion thickness is between about 0.1 and 10 inches.
- 10. The breast supporter of claim 7, wherein the cushion thickness is between about 1 and 5 inches
- 11. The breast supporter of claim 7, wherein the cushion comprises a material selected from the group consisting of polyurethane, cotton, acrylic, feather, foam, gel, fluid, air, and a combination thereof.
- 12. The breast supporter of claim 1, wherein the breast supporter is inflatable.
- 13. The breast supporter of claim 1, further comprising a fastener for removable attachment to the patient.
- 14. The breast supporter of claim 1, further comprising a fastener for removable attachment to medical equipment used in a surgical procedure.
- 15. A method of using a breast supporter suitable for use by a breast surgery patient comprising at least one depression or opening to accommodate the patient's breast or a substantial portion thereof.
- 16. The method of claim 15, wherein the size and shape that adjusts to at least one of the patient's breasts.
- 17. The method of claim 15, wherein two depressions or openings of different sizes are for different size breasts.
- 18. The method of claim 15, wherein the depression or the opening shape is circular, oval, circular-edged oval, rectangular, square, or hexagonal.
- 19. The method of claim 15, wherein the breast supporter has a conventional pillow size selected from the group consisting of king, queen, twin, double, and single.
- 20. The method of claim 15, wherein the breast supporter comprises a material selected from the group consisting of polyurethane, cotton, acrylic, feather, foam, gel, fluid, and air.
- 21. The method of claim 15, wherein the breast supporter comprises a cushion between an opening or a depression and the edges.
- 22. The method of claim 15, wherein the breast supporter further comprises cushions on the top and the bottom of the opening or depression.
- 23. The method of claim 21, wherein the cushion thickness is between about 0.1 and 10 inches.
- 24. The method of claim 21, wherein the cushion thickness is between about 1 and 5 inches.
- 25. The method of claim 21, wherein the cushion comprises a material selected from the group consisting of polyurethane, cotton, acrylic, feather, foam, gel, fluid, air, and a combination thereof.
- 26. The method of claim 15, wherein the breast supporter is inflatable.
- 27. The method of claim 15, wherein the breast supporter further comprising a fastener for removable attachment to the patient.
- 28. The method of claim 15, wherein the breast supporter further comprising a fastener for removable attachment to medical equipment used in a surgical procedure.
- 29. A medical equipment comprising a breast supporter suitable for use by a breast surgery patient comprising at least one depression or opening to accommodate the patient's breast or a substantial portion thereof.
- 30. The medical equipment of claim 29, wherein the breast supporter is operably linked to the equipment.
- 31. The medical equipment of claim 29, wherein the firmness, size, and shape of the breast supporter, depressions or cups, or openings are electronically adjustable to the patient's need.
Parent Case Info
[0001] The present application claims priority to U.S. Serial No. 60/353,170, filed on Feb. 4, 2002, the entire contents of which are expressly incorporated herein by reference.
Provisional Applications (1)
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