An outer bag comprises two formed surfaces joined at their peripheries. The formed surfaces are substantially the same size and shape as the brassiere bust cup within which the prosthesis is to be worn, and each includes a vertical extension having an air valve therein and an underarm extension. An inner liquid-filled bag is suspended by two hangers from the top periphery of the outer bag at either side of the valve. The inner bag is also formed of two substantially identical formed surfaces joined at their peripheries of the same shape as the bust cup, but of smaller size, and comprise an underarm extension and a somewhat shorter vertical extension. When worn the inner bag of the prosthesis is supplied with a volume of jell-like liquid equal to 40 to 75 percent of the total volume of the outer bag. The space between the bags is filled with air. Preferably the percentage of the volume of total prosthesis when worn is 50 to 60 percent liquid in the inner bag and 40 to 50 percent air in the outer bag. The prosthesis can be worn in either the right or the left breast cup. The then back formed surfaces of the bags are randomly flattened and cooperate with the air and gel to provide the deformation and tactile qualities of the human breast. The prosthesis is provided with an outer fabric cover and a thin, soft, flat pad against the back surface of the fabric cover, a hook for hanging the fabric cover from a brassiere shoulder strap, and a smooth-to-the-touch backing behind the hook.
A brassiere which maintains a liquid, such as water, in contact with or very close to the breast such that a bouyant force provides improved and independent support for each breast. The invisibly supported breast has a rounded, firm and youthful appearance. Methods are described for varying the shape and appearant size of the breast and for providing additional beauty and health benefits. A transparent version is provided to facilitate incorporating the breast's improved appearance into many forms of fashion statement.
A valve for an inflatable prosthesis of the type which comprises a fluid-containing envelope with an aperture closed by a valve through which a desired amount of fluid can be filled or withdrawn. The valve comprises a flat elongated conduit having a pair of sealed edges, and between said edges a pair of flat flexible wall members facing each other to form a fluid seal when they bear against one another. The conduit is open at one end. At the other end it is closed except for a slit formed in one of the walls without removal of material. The valve tends to remain closed both as a consequence of inherent closure of the slit and also as a consequence of pressure of the walls against one another.
An orthotic apparatus to help resuppinate the foot after the initial contact phase of gait. The device consisting of a flexible envelope containing a fluid with a cambered upper surface to flex upwardly upon the generation of a fluid wave along the longitudinal axis of the foot.
A high elastic fiber cup includes an inner layer, an outer layer and a pad. The inner and outer layers include wrapping clothes having high elastic fiber bodies attached on the inner surfaces thereof and cut into combed fiber sheets, respectively, or include a double-side multispandex or a three-layer of elastic fiber knitting cloth. The pad is made of a high elastic fiber body which is cut into a three-dimensional block and is attached to and between the inner and outer layers by using gel. An excellent elasticity and air permeability is obtained for recovering its initial shape quickly after being pressed and achieving a comfortable satisfaction.
A breast form prosthesis of the type commonly used in post-mastectomy procedures comprising a soft flexible film envelope having a triangular periphery. The breast form outer surface is of a convex configuration while the inner surface is a concave configuration, the inner and outer surfaces blending at a thin tapered highly flexible periphery. The periphery is substantially planar and projections homogeneously formed of the material of the form located on the inner surface and disposed on opposite sides of the upper peripheral apex having flat surfaces engaging the wearer simultaneously configure the top of the breast form to provide an improved fit and produce a natural appearance.
