U.S. patent application number 09/906366 was filed with the patent office on 2003-01-16 for adjustable areola and nipple prosethesis.
Invention is credited to Lauren, Janice Hansen.
Application Number | 20030014108 09/906366 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 25422319 |
Filed Date | 2003-01-16 |
United States Patent
Application |
20030014108 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Lauren, Janice Hansen |
January 16, 2003 |
Adjustable areola and nipple prosethesis
Abstract
A non-surgical device used to duplicate a protruding or
non-protruding nipple and areola containing sebaceous glands
(Montgomery follicles) and sweat glands, creating the most natural
looking nipple and areola possible. The device will function as a
nipple prosthesis, nipple enhancer or a nipple protector. At the
user's discretion, the vertex can be shaped in several polyhedral
angles, such as rounded, squared and pointed. The nipple portion
may be custom sized by cutting for either erect, non-erect,
rounded, squared or have a pointed look or it may be left in its
original size. The nipple portion of the device can be eliminated
to give the user a smooth appear and provide a nipple protector
from nipple friction that causes chaffing, sun damage and protect
sensitive nipples. The areola will be thin and flexible and may be
custom sized by cutting to fit the users personal size preference
or it may be left in it's original size if preferred by the user.
The areola of the device will have custom cut lines, thus allowing
the user to have a guide when custom sizing the areola to the users
specifications. The user can also cut the device to their own
measurement, not relying on the custom cut lines. It may adhere to
the natural breast, chest, nipple, synthetic breast, breast
enhancer, breast prosthesis or it can also be placed into or on top
of a brassiere or any type of clothing or lining in clothing by
means of double sided adhesive circle or by means of adhesive of
the users choice. The device will be American made thus aiding the
economy by producing jobs for American people through
manufacturing, packaging and disturbing the product or device.
Inventors: |
Lauren, Janice Hansen;
(Naperville, IL) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Janice Hansen
24 N. Fremont Street - Front
Naperville
IL
60540
US
|
Family ID: |
25422319 |
Appl. No.: |
09/906366 |
Filed: |
July 16, 2001 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
623/7 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A61F 2002/526 20130101;
A61F 2/52 20130101; A61J 13/00 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
623/7 |
International
Class: |
A61F 002/52 |
Claims
What is claimed:
1. An adjustable areola and nipple prosthesis comprising: an areola
having a thin and flexible inner surface and an outer concave
surface, the outer concave surface including a central portion and
an exterior portion, said exterior portion containing rounded
sebaceous glands (montgomery follicles) and rounded sweat glands;
and a nipple protruding outwardly from the central portion of the
outer concave surface of the areola; wherein said areola and said
nipple may be adjusted in size, shape and height.
2. The adjustable areola and nipple prosthesis of claim 1 wherein
said prosthesis includes cut lines.
3. The adjustable areola and nipple prosthesis of claim 1 wherein
said prosthesis is constructed of a materials selected from the
group consisting of: Petrochemicals, Thermoplastics,
Latex-Plastics, Rubber, Foam Rubber, Silicone, Vinyl-PVC, Woven
Materials, Fabric, Textiles, Paper Goods, Natural Latex, Acrylates
Copolymer, Triethanolamine, Propylene, Clycol, Diazolidnyl Uera,
Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Polyesters, Cellulosic, Derivative
Materials, Fluorinated Polymers, Epoxies, Phenolics, Collagen,
Hydrogels, Elastic and Vulcanized Rubber and combinations
thereof.
4. The adjustable areola and nipple prosthesis of claim 1 wherein
said prosthesis is made of a colored material.
5. The adjustable areola and nipple prosthesis of claim 1 wherein
said prosthesis is made of a flavored material.
6. The adjustable areola and nipple prosthesis of claim 1 wherein
said prosthesis further comprises an adhesive on the inner surface
of the areola.
7. The adjustable areola and nipple prosthesis of claim 5 wherein
the adhesive is provided as one or more adhesive circles.
8. The adjustable areola and nipple prosthesis of claim 1 wherein
said prosthesis further comprises an adhesive on the outer concave
surface of the areola.
9. The adjustable areola and nipple prosthesis of claim 7 wherein
the adhesive is provides as one or adhesive circles.
10. The adjustable areola and nipple prosthesis of claim 1 wherein
said nipple is square in shape.
11. The adjustable areola and nipple prosthesis of claim 1 wherein
said nipple is rounded in shape.
12. The adjustable areola and nipple prosthesis of claim 1 wherein
the areola has a diameter of from about 0.5 to about 3 inches.
13. The adjustable areola and nipple prosthesis of claim 1 wherein
the nipple has a height of from about 0.25 to about 1 inch in
height.
14. The adjustable areola prosthesis comprising an areola having an
thin and flexible inner surface and an outer concave surface, the
outer concave surface including a central portion and an exterior
portion, said exterior portion containing sebaceous glands
(montgomery follicles) and sweat glands, wherein said areola may be
adjusted in size.
15. The adjustable areola and nipple prosthesis of claim 1 wherein
said prosthesis includes cut lines.
16. The adjustable areola prosthesis of claim 13 wherein said
prosthesis is constructed of a materials selected from the group
consisting of: Petrochemicals, Thermoplastics, Latex-Plastics,
Rubber, Foam Rubber, Silicone, Vinyl-PVC, Woven Materials, Fabric,
Textiles, Paper Goods, Natural Latex, Acrylates Copolymer,
Triethanolamine, Propylene, Clycol, Diazolidnyl Uera,
Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Polyesters, Cellulosic, Derivative
Materials, Fluorinated Polymers, Epoxies, Phenolics, Collagen,
Hydrogels, Elastic and Vulcanized Rubber and combinations
thereof.
17. The adjustable areola prosthesis of claim 13 wherein said
prosthesis is made of a colored material.
18. The adjustable areola prosthesis of claim 13 wherein said
prosthesis is made of a flavored material.
19. The adjustable areola prosthesis of claim 13 wherein said
prosthesis further comprises an adhesive on the inner thin and
flexible surface of the areola.
20. The adjustable areola prosthesis of claim 17 wherein the
adhesive is provided as one of more adhesive circles.
21. The adjustable areola prosthesis of claim 13 wherein said
prosthesis further comprises an adhesive on the outer concave
surface of the areola.
22. The adjustable areola prosthesis of claim 19 wherein the
adhesive is provided as one or more adhesive circles.
23. The adjustable areola prosthesis of claim 13 wherein said
prosthesis further comprises an adhesive on the outer and inner
surface of the areola.
24. The adjustable areola prosthesis of claim 21 wherein the
adhesive is provide as one or more adhesive circles.
25. A method of enhancing breast appearance, the method comprising;
forming an adjustable areola and nipple prosthesis to a desired
size; attaching the adjustable prosthesis, wherein the adjustable
prosthesis includes an areola having an thin and flexible inner
surface and an outer concave surface, the outer concave surface
including a central portion and an exterior portion, said exterior
portion containing rounded sebaceous glands (montgomery follicles)
and rounded sweat glands; and a nipple protruding outwardly from
the central portion of the outer concave surface of the areola.
26. A method of preventing nipple protrusion, the method
comprising; forming an adjustable areola prosthesis to a desired
size; attaching the adjustable prosthesis, wherein the adjustable
prosthesis includes an areola have an inner surface and an outer
concave surface, the outer concave surface including a central
portion and an exterior portion, said exterior portion containing
rounded sebaceous glands (montgomery follicles) and rounded sweat
glands.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention creates a device which duplicates a
protruding or non-protruding nipple, areola with sebaceous glands
(Montgomery follicles) and sweat glands and is non-surgical.
[0002] Mainly due to breast cancer, which can lead to a mastectomy
(removal of the breasts, nipple and areola), women may choose to
have breast reconstruction which may or may not include
reconstructing the nipple. Others may have a Mastopexy (or breast
lift) which consists of relocating the nipple, creating permanent
scar tissue damage and abnormal looking nipples. The device will
allow women to have the appearance of a nipple with areola,
sebaceous glands (Montgomery follicles) and sweat glands. It will
appear natural visually and to the touch with or without clothing
on. The customized nipple and areola will allow the user to hide
any scar tissue by having a wider areola area that will be
undetected by the eye and give the appearance of a natural nipple
and areola. In some cases with a mastectomy the only way to
duplicate a nipple and areola on a reconstructed breast is through
tattooing in which you only have the breast surface to tattoo onto.
The device will allow a user to have a natural protruding nipple.
This will allow the confidence needed to wear certain clothing (or
even go without clothing), without it being detected by the eye or
even to the touch. The device can be used to protect the nipple
from friction after a surgical procedure whereas the users own
nipple is extremely sensitive, or if the nipple is left permanently
sensitive
[0003] Other persons may be born with birth defects such as
inverted nipples and areola. Some are born without nipples or the
areola area. This device, nipple and areola with all of the joint
components of a real nipple will allow the user to have the natural
appearance of a real nipple and areola in an erect or non-erect
state.
[0004] Males can use the device if in fact they were born with a
birth defect such as no nipples and areola or abnormal nipples and
areola and would like to look as normal and natural as possible
with or without clothing on.
[0005] Transsexuals and Transvestites may want the appearance of a
more feminine erect or non-erect nipple without the dangers of any
costly surgery and unpredictable outcome of the appearance of the
new nipple. The device will give them the appearance of the most
natural looking nipple and areola with or without clothing.
[0006] Surgically enhanced nipples are very costly and dangerous
with uncertainty of the outcome. The device will provide the same
appearance of a real nipple visually and to the touch. In most
cases they will appear much more pleasant and sexually appealing
then the user's real nipple. The device will be light in weight and
comfortable to wear. The material used in the device will be
resilient and non-absorbing. The device will naturally conduct
bodily heat therefore feeling as natural to the touch.
[0007] Some women my not choose to surgically enhance their nipples
and areola because of the fact that it might affect their ability
to breast feed an infant. With the device women can enhance their
nipples without affecting any current or future needs to breast
feed an infant. Women will not suffer from any loss of sensitivity
within their own nipple as with surgery, yet have the appearance of
the perfect nipple, without a surgical procedure.
[0008] The device of the most natural looking custom sized nipples
will give all of the users the confidence they need to look natural
and more sexually appealing to others. Because the nipples are so
natural they can be worn and undetected visually or touch that the
user was not born with these perfect natural nipples.
[0009] Reference U.S. Pat. No. 5,171,321: the device described in
this patent application will benefit over U.S. Pat. No. 5,171,321
is as follows;
[0010] The natural nipple of the user varies in size. The natural
areola of a user can range in size and shape. The areola of the
device in this application can be custom sized in diameter to the
users discretion. Therefore allowing the user to cover their
existing nipple and areola with a precise and custom fit. The users
may have had a mastopexy or breast lift, which consists of
relocating the nipple and areola leaving scar tissue. The user can
custom cut the areola with household scissors leaving the areola
larger then the users areola therefore covering any scar tissue
from surgery. The user may have two different size nipples and
areola resulting from a surgical procedure, birth defect, breast
feeding or age, the device can be custom cut with scissors to
create even nipples and areola in size and covering existing
abnormal or different size nipples and areola. The user may want a
larger areola for cosmetic purposes, our device allows the user to
determine the areola size of their choice by custom cutting with
household scissors. Reference FIG. 1 describing the custom cutting
of the device, areola portion. The device description in U.S. Pat.
No. 5,171,321 has a disadvantage whereas no custom cutting is
allowable. Our benefits a wider range of users.
[0011] Reference U.S. Pat. No. 5,171,321. Describing the nipple of
the device described in this patent application, the nipple can be
custom sized in height with household scissors. The nipple can be
custom shaped as described in FIGS. 4 and 5. The U.S. Pat. No.
5,171,321 does not allow for any custom sizing or shaping of the
nipple portion. The user may want the nipple to have the appearance
of a non-erect, erect, rounded, square or pointed nipple. With
household scissors the user can achieve the appearance of the
nipple at their discretion. Gives the user confidence while wearing
the device.
[0012] Reference U.S. Pat. No. 5,171,321. The adhesive described in
this patent is affixed to the inner concave surface which in fact
limits its use. In this patent application we may provide adhesive
circles as described in FIGS. 6, 7 and 8. The adhesive circles has
adhesive on both sides similar to double sided tape. This allows
the user to place the adhesive on the inner concave of the device
and attaching to the users breast, chest, nipple, synthetic breast,
breast enhancer breast prosthesis or it can be placed into or on
top of a brassiere or any type of clothing or lining of clothing.
No relocating of the device will occur. Next the adhesive circles
as referenced in FIGS. 6, 7 and 8, can adhere to the top or outer
areola of the device in this application allowing the device to
adhere to clothing from the top of the device. This would
especially benefit a user with sensitive skin whereas the adhesive
may irritate the skin of nipple, chest, or breast of the user
possibly causing an allergic reaction from the adhesive. Two
adhesive circles can be used, placing one on the inner concave
surface and the other outer or top of the device allowing the user
to adhere the device to the breast as well as a garment or in the
lining of clothing. This would provide extra security from the
device relocating, this would be especially beneficial while
swimming, dancing or during sporting activities where extra
movement is accruing. The adhesive circles can be custom cut with
household scissors to the areola it has been custom cut. The
adhesive referenced in U.S. Pat. No. 5,171,321 is preexisting,
therefor not allowing the user to select their own adhesive choice,
this is critical in users with sensitive skin where no adhesive can
be used. Or where a user can only use a certain based adhesive
type. The adhesive circles in the patent application are optional
to the user.
[0013] Reference U.S. Pat. No. 5,171,321, this patent describes
small grove to duplicate the sebaceous glands (montgomery
follicles) and sweat glands. The sebaceous glands (montgomery
follicles) and sweat glands as described in this patent application
are small and subtle bumps which mimic realist sebaceous glands
(montgomery follicles) and sweat glands. Sebaceous glands
(montgomery follicles) and sweat glands are naturally in a rounded
form not grooved. The rounder form of the sebaceous glands
(montgomery follicles) and sweat glands gives the appearance of a
natural areola, this would benefit the user that wants natural
looking nipples and areola.
[0014] Reference U.S. Pat. No. 5,171,321, the device has a hole
disposed longitudinally throughout the nipple portion, the nipple
portion of the device described in this application is solid
throughout allowing for a more realistic appearance of a natural
nipple. After custom cutting and shaping the nipple portion of this
device as described in FIGS. 4 and 5, the nipple will appear as
natural visually and to the touch. The nipple will be colored
throughout the inter nipple portion to match the exterior of the
nipple and areola. The nipple in this patent application will
benefit the user over a nipple with a hole in the nipple giving the
user a realistic looking nipple and areola.
[0015] Reference U.S. Pat. No. 5,171,321, the device has an
indentation on the tip surface of said nipple portion, the device
described in this patent application will be smooth therefore even
if the user does not want to custom cut and shape the nipple
portion, the device will have the appearance of a natural nipple
visually and to the touch. Natural Nipples do not have an
indentation, thus the device described in this patent application
will benefit over U.S. Pat. No. 5,171,321 providing the user with a
realistic nipple protrusion.
[0016] Reference U.S. Pat. No. 5,171,321, the device described in
this patent application whereas the nipple portion can be custom
cut or eliminated. The user may want a smooth appearance if they
have naturally protruding nipples they can custom cut the nipple
portion and eliminate the nipple completing. This would benefit the
user while wearing any garment of clothing including a bathing suit
or evening gown where a brassier can not be worn. Or with a scar
type of brassier where the users nipple may protrude. Thus giving
the user a smooth appearance can the needed confidence to wear
certain garments. The user may want a protective cover to eliminate
any chaffing caused by a garment. This would benefit a user while
extra activity is occurring such as aerobic, sporting activities
and dancing. Giving the user a wider range of use from no nipple
appearance, to non-erect, to erect to no protruding nipple. The
device described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,171,321 would not allow the
user to eliminate the protruding nipple portion due to the fact
that it has a hole disposed longitudinally throughout the nipple
portion.
[0017] Reference U.S. Pat. No. 4,227,536, The device describes the
nipple portion having pins inserted into the nipple to provide
positioning of the nipple. Allowing the nipple portion to be bent
upward or straight forward. The nipple portion as described in this
patent application can be positioned by using the adhesive circles
and applying the device on the existing nipple, chest, etc. or
above the nipple or in a higher position to give the appearance of
a breast that is firm and high. Thus achieving is better
positioning of the device. A disadvantage to the inserted pins, the
nipple portion can not be custom cut and shape to the users
discretion. The height as well can be cut to the user
discretion.
[0018] Reference U.S. Pat. No. 4,227,536, the nipple portion is
described to be hollow. The device as described in this patent
application is the nipple portion is solid throughout and the color
is the same throughout. Thus having a solid nipple the user can
custom size and shape the nipple as described in FIGS. 4 and 5. The
nipple portion described in this patent application is solid
throughout, with the color throughout the nipple portion as well,
this benefits the user allowing the custom cutting of the nipple
height and nipple shaping. The device described in U.S. Pat. No.
4,227,536 is hollow therefore no custom cutting can be
achieved.
[0019] Reference U.S. Pat. No. 4,227,536 the device described in
this patent application whereas the nipple portion can be custom
cut or eliminated. The user may want a smooth appearance if they
have naturally protruding nipples they can custom cut the nipple
portion and eliminate the nipple completing. This would benefit the
user while wearing any garment of clothing including a bathing suit
or evening gown where a brassier can not be worn. Or with a scar
type of brassier where the users nipple may protrude. Thus giving
the user a smooth appearance can the needed confidence to wear
certain garments. The user may want a protective cover to eliminate
any chaffing caused by a garment. This would benefit a user while
extra activity is occurring such as aerobic, sporting activities
and dancing. Giving the user a wider range of use from no nipple
appearance, to non-erect, to erect. U.S. Pat. No. 4,227,536 the
nipple portion can not be eliminated due to the fact that the
nipple portion has pins in it, the pins would protrude if any
cutting was done therefore limiting its use of a nipple cover to
provide a smooth appear while in clothing.
[0020] Reference U.S. Pat. No. 4,778,464 describes a surgically
implanted nipple and areola, which must be implanted by a surgeon,
thus being costly and unpredictable outcome of surgery. After the
nipple and areola is implanted the users still must apply makeup on
the existing skin which will rub off it touch by an article of
clothing or skin of another which is impractical. The user can have
the skin tattooed which is costly and painful, and still does mimic
a natural nipple and areola. If the tattooing is not done to
perfection the user must except the outcome, therefore still not
having a natural looking nipple and areola. The device in this
patent application will give the user the most natural looking
nipple and areola in a painless, non-premeditate manner. The user
can wear the device described in this patent in a long term
situation and remove only for hygiene purpose. The device can be
easily cared for using soap and water to clean. The device will be
made of a resilient material.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0021] The purpose of the device is to provide the user with a
protruding or non-protruding nipple and areola with sebaceous
glands (montgomery follicles) and sweat glands. The nipple, areola
and sebaceous glands (montgomery follicles) and sweat glands will
be a joint component. The areola of the device will be thin and
flexible to contour to the user exiting nipple, chest, breast,
breast prosthesis, breast enhancer or brassier. The inner concave
surface and adhere to the user even if there is no existing nipple
and areola, due to the fact that it is thin and flexible. The
device can be placed inside the lining of clothing. The device is
unique because it can be custom sized and shaped providing a custom
fit. The appearance will be determine at the users discretion. This
unique custom shape can be achieved by cutting the device with a
pair of household scissors, the user is able to accomplish a
customized fit. The sebaceous glands (montgomery follicles) and
sweat glands will be small and round in size to allow for minimal
texture and allow for an appearance to mimic an erect or non-erect
nipple state.
[0022] The areola portion of the device will be about 1/2" to 3" in
diameter. The nipple portion of the device will be about 1/4" to 1"
in height. The nipple portion will be solid throughout as well as
colored throughout.
[0023] The areola will have the appearance of montgomery follicles
(or protruding small bumps) to imitate the follicles with a natural
nipple color and may be available in colors the would range from
Caucasian and/or women of color. The device may be available in
novelty colors such as: neon, blue, pink, yellow, orange,
translucent, etc. The device may be flavored, edible, or
scented.
[0024] The areola will be the size that enables the user to achieve
a customized fit or leave the device in its original state. The
areola of the device will have custom cut lines, thus allowing the
user to have a guide when custom sizing the areola to the users
specifications. The user can also cut the device to their own
measurement, not relying on the custom cut lines. The vertex can be
shaped in several polyhedral angles, such as rounded squared and
pointed. The nipple will be raised enabling the user to shape the
nipple's height or to shape an erect, non-erect, rounded, squared
or pointed nipple. The nipple will be solid with a color
throughout, will be self healing when cut. Thus giving the users
the confidence they need to look and feel their best.
[0025] The purpose of the device can be used by anyone who had
breast cancer, which leads to a mastectomy (or removal of the
breast, nipple and areola), a Mastopexy (or breast lift--which
consists of relocating the nipple and areola). Anyone who has had a
breast reduction, which the nipple and areola are relocated. These
individuals are great candidates to use the device to replace
existing nipples, enhance existing nipples, or allow them to have
natural looking nipples with all the joint components including a
nipple, areola and sebaceous glands (montgomery follicles) and
sweat glands. The device can be used to protect the nipple from
friction after a surgical procedure whereas the users own nipple is
extremely sensitive, or if the nipple is left permanently
sensitive.
[0026] The purpose of the device is that it is functional and can
provide anyone with two natural looking, erect or non-erect
nipples. The device will naturally conduct bodily heat therefore
feeling as natural to the touch.
[0027] The device can be used by anyone who may have had breast
cancer, which leads to a mastectomy (or removal of the breast,
nipple and areola), whereas one breast has been removed the user
may only need to enhance one nipple. Therefore one device can be
used to duplicate the users own existing nipple by custom shaping
the nipple and areola of the device and therefore have the
appearance of a natural nipple. The device will be light in weight
and comfortable to wear.
[0028] The device can be used as a novelty item or for
entertainment purposes, may be available in novelty colors such as:
neon, blue, pink, yellow, orange, translucent, etc.
[0029] The device will be easy to care for, cleaning with soap and
water.
[0030] The user can be male or female. The male user may be a
transsexual or a transvestite, the device will give the appearance
of a more feminine nipple and areola whether in an erect or
non-erect state. The male user may have been born with a birth
detect whereas one or both nipples and areola are non present thus
allowing a male to have nipples and areola while swimming,
sunbathing, or going without a shut.
[0031] The user can wear the device with or without clothing and
they will appear natural visually and to the touch. The device will
be visually undetectable. The device will be undetectable by touch.
The device will be undetectable by scent if the device the user
wears is unscented.
[0032] The device will give the appearance of more sexually looking
nipples and areola.
[0033] The device can be worn in the nude while sunbathing to
provide natural looking nipples with an areola. They will protect
the `real` nipple from sun damage.
[0034] The device can be used by the many women who experience
uneven nipples in height to the other nipple and areola width size
to the other nipple, after nursing a baby or from birth, the device
will allow a woman to have even nipples and areola in size.
[0035] The device can be custom cut to cover any scars or scar
tissue from surgical procedures caused from a breast mastectomy,
reconstruction, mastopexy, or reduction. The device can be used to
enhance abnormal nipples and areola caused from any surgical
procedure, birth, breast feeding or aging.
[0036] The user may want to cover their existing nipples from
protruding in a bathing suit or evening gown or any garment of
clothing were a brassier can or can not be worn, the nipple portion
of the device can be custom cut to eliminate any protruding nipple
and act as a nipple cover. The user may want a smooth appearance in
a garment of clothing and eliminate the nipple completing by custom
cutting the device and eliminating the nipple portion thus the
device acts as a nipple and areola cover.
[0037] The device will prevent nipple friction causing chaffing
when worn with clothing, sports wear and sports gear. The device
will prevent nipple chaffing when the user has sensitive nipples
and areola caused from breast feeding. The device will prevent
nipple chaffing when extra activity is occurring as in aerobic,
sporting activities and dancing. The user may have sensitive
nipples and areola and require extra protection from chaffing, this
device will benefit.
[0038] The device will be used as a nipple enhancer and a nipple
replacement, nipple prosthesis, if no nipple reconstruction has
been performed after a breast reconstruction surgery of any type.
Or if the user's nipple will not go into an erect state before or
after any type of surgery, the user can have the appearance of an
erect nipple with all of the joint components including the
sebaceous glands (montgomery follicles) and sweat glands.
[0039] An instruction manual may be available to show the user how
to customize the device's nipple size, nipple shape and areola
circumference at the users discretion.
[0040] The device's position will be determined at the users
discretion. Some users prefer a higher positioned nipple, while
others prefer the nipple to be positioned forward or positioned
lower with the appearance of a rounded, squared or pointed nipple
tip. While the device is adhered to the users breast, the breast
and the device will move up and down as would a natural nipple.
Also transversely with other muscles of the body as if it were a
real or natural nipple and areola.
[0041] The device can be attached to a synthetic breast, breast
enhancer or breast prosthesis which allows a women without a breast
to look as natural as possible.
[0042] The device can be attached directly to an existing nipple or
to skin, where there is no existing nipple or for positioning
purposes.
[0043] The device can be used for novelty purposes. Allowing a
unique and custom sizing that can be used by actors, actresses,
nude or exotic dancers or show girls. Tight fitting clothing can be
worn and the nipple will look natural, no brassier will be
necessary. The device while used in the nude will give the
appearance of erect, non-erect nipples and areola to the users
discretion, a sexual or non sexual natural looking nipple and
areola.
[0044] The device can be pierced omitting the risk of the user
piercing their own nipple and creating permitted damage. The nipple
protrusion is a solid object therefore in the event of a accidental
puncture by a pin or an intentional puncture by an earring no
leaking of fluid will occur or cause the device to weaken in
structure.
[0045] The device will be available to the public without a
doctor's prescription, allowing an economical way to replace or
enhance the nipple and areola.
[0046] The device can be removed easily at the users discretion, in
a non-surgical manner. The device can be worn in a long term
situation and be removed for hygiene purposes.
[0047] The device is a reusable product not a consumable product
therefore it will be more economical to the user. The material used
in the device will be resilient and non-absorbing.
[0048] The device when in use it may give the illusion of larger
breasts without surgically altering the users breast.
[0049] The device can enhance the users nipples and areola without
a surgical procedure. Which can be dangerous, costly and the
unpredictable outcome of any surgical procedure.
[0050] The device can enhance the users nipples and areola without
affecting the users ability to breast feed an infant. As would a
surgical procedure.
[0051] The device may be constructed of a material consisting of
one of a combination of materials: Petrochemicals, Thermoplastics,
Latex-Plastics, Rubber, Foam Rubber, Silicone, Vinyl-PVC, Woven
Materials, Fabric, Textiles, Paper Goods, Natural Latex, Acrylates
Copolymer, Triethanolamine, Propylene, Clycol, Diazolidnyl Uera,
Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Polyesters, Cellulosic, Derivative
Materials, Fluorinated Polymers, Epoxies, Phenolics, Collagen,
Hydrogels, Elastic and Vulcanized Rubber.
[0052] Adhesive circles may be available with the device. The
adhesive circles will have adhesive on both sides with a peel off
protective covering. Allowing the user to adhere the device from
the inner concave surface, the top of the device or both for added
security while swimming, dancing, aerobic or sporting
activities.
[0053] The adhesive circles can be custom cut to the custom size of
the device's areola therefore no overlapping of adhesive will occur
and damage clothing. The adhesive circles will be about 1/2" to 3"
in diameter. The adhesive circles will have a hole in the center
thus allowing the nipple portion of the device to protrude through
the adhesive circle while applied attopically.
[0054] The device can be worn attached to clothing (Bra, Swimsuit,
Dress, Sports Wear, etc.) by using the included adhesive circles
either on the inside of outside of the device. The user my elect to
use their own adhesive choice adhesive similar to but not limited
to: Band-Aid (R) brand, eyelash adhesive, It-Stays (R) roll on body
fixative. Custom cut to fit areola of the device. Applied at the
users discretion, to make the product adhere for a more permanent
affect in clothing or on users chest, nipple, synthetic breast or
breast enhancer or breast prosthesis. The user my elect to not
using any adhesive, this would benefit in a case where the user has
sensitive nipples or skin and an allergic reaction may offer. The
use may elect to place the adhesive circles on the top of the
device then adhering to an article of clothing thus eliminating any
sensitivity to the user nipple, areola or skin eliminating any
allergic reactions or skin irritations.
[0055] The adhesive may be flavored, edible, or scented
[0056] The adhesive circles may be waterproof. This eliminates any
relocating of the device while swimming or bathing.
[0057] The materials used in the adhesive for the adhesive circles
may consists of one of a combination of the following materials:
Natural latex, acrylates, copolymer, triethanolamine, propylene,
glycol, diazolidinyl urea, methylparaben, propylparaben.
[0058] The materials used in the peel-off protective cover may be
made of materials used in the peel-off protective cover on the
adhesive circles may consists of one of a combination of the
following materials: Petrochemicals, Thermoplastics,
Latex-Plastics, Rubber, Foam Rubber, Silicone, Vinyl-PVC, Woven
Materials, Fabric, Textiles, Paper Goods, Natural Latex, Acrylates
Copolymer, Triethanolamine, Propylene, Clycol, Diazolidnyl Uera,
Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Polyesters, Cellulosic, Derivative
Materials, Fluorinated Polymers, Epoxies, Phenolics, Collagen,
Hydrogels, Elastic and Vulcanized Rubber.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0059] Referring now in detail of the drawings or figures herein
like parts are designed by like reference numerals throughout.
[0060] The device may be made to look like a natural nipple and
areola with sebaceous glands (montgomery follicles) and sweat
glands. The nipple areola, sebaceous glands (montgomery follicles)
and sweat glands will be formed as a joint component and may be
made of one or a combination of the following materials:
Petrochemicals, Thermoplastics, Latex-Plastics, Rubber, Foam
Rubber, Silicone, Vinyl-PVC, Woven Materials, Fabric, Textiles,
Paper Goods, Natural Latex, Acrylates Copolymer, Triethanolamine,
Propylene, Clycol, Diazolidnyl Uera, Methylparaben, Propylparaben,
Polyesters, Cellulosic, Derivative Materials, Fluorinated Polymers,
Epoxies, Phenolics, Collagen, Hydrogels, Elastic and Vulcanized
Rubber. Reference FIGS. 1-8A including numerals 1-49.
[0061] The areola will be made in a diameter of about 1/2" to 3"
inches. The areola will be thin and flexible therefore it may be
custom cut to the individual size and shape for comfort and ease of
wearability by the user.
[0062] The areola of the device will have custom cut lines, thus
allowing the user to have a guide when custom sizing the areola to
the users specifications. The user can also cut the device to their
own measurement, not relying on the custom cut lines.
[0063] The nipple will be about 1/4"to 1" in height and may be
custom cut and custom shaped to the exact height and shape
preferred by the user.
[0064] Since all breasts, nipples and areola are different in size,
the user may custom cut and shape the areola and nipple to his/her
personal size and/or preference.
[0065] Included with the device may be a double sided adhesive
circles made of one or a combination of these materials:
Petrochemicals, Thermoplastics, Latex-Plastics, Rubber, Foam
Rubber, Silicone, Vinyl-PVC, Woven Materials (Fabric/Textiles),
Paper Goods, Natural Latex, Acrylates Copolymer, Triethanolamine,
Propylene, Clycol, Diazolidnyl Uera, Methylparaben, Propylparaben,
Polyesters, Cellulosic, Derivative Materials, Fluorinated Polymers,
Epoxies, Phenolics, Collagen, Hydrogels, Elastic and Vulcanized
Rubber. The adhesive circle will have a covering to protect
adhesive made of one or a combination of these materials:
Petrochemicals, Thermoplastics, Latex-Plastics, Rubber, Foam
Rubber, Silicone, Vinyl-PVC, Woven Materials, Fabric, Textiles,
Paper Goods, Natural Latex, Acrylates Copolymer, Triethanolamine,
Propylene, Clycol, Diazolidnyl Uera, Methylparaben, Propylparaben,
Polyesters, Cellulosic, Derivative Materials, Fluorinated Polymers,
Epoxies, Phenolics, Collagen, Hydrogels, Elastic and Vulcanized
Rubber. The adhesive circle will allow the user to adhere the
device to his/her own chest, breast, nipple, synthetic breast or
breast enhancer. Or to adhere the device to clothing either from
the inside of the device or from the outside of the device. The
adhesive circle may be custom cut to adhere to the top of the
areola of the device or the thin and flexible inner surface of the
device. The adhesive circle will be about 1/2" to 3" with a hole in
the center, allowing the nipple of the device to protrude through
the adhesive circle when adhered to the device on the top portion
of the areola as illustrated in FIGS. 8 and 8A.
[0066] The user may select to use their own adhesive and it may be
similar to: Band-Aid (R) brand, eyelash adhesive, It-Stays (R) roll
on body fixative and it may be waterproof.
[0067] FIG. 1 Illustrating the Custom Cutting of the Areola of the
Device. Device Illustrated in Front Elevation View.
[0068] The device as illustrated in FIG. 1 consists of an areola 1,
a nipple 6, sebaceous glands (montgomery follicles) and sweat
glands 5, custom cut lines 2, 3, 4, as a joint component
[0069] Reference FIG. 1, the areola 1 will have natural looking
sebaceous glands (montgomery follicles) and sweat glands 5, the
areola 1 will be about 1/2" to 3" in diameter and allow the user to
custom fit the areola 1 to the users personal preference using a
custom cut lines 2, 3, 4. Describing the custom cut 2, 3, 4 of the
areola 1, the user can leave the device at its original size 1 to
cover scars on their own breasts or chest or for personal
preference size of a large areola. The user can custom cut 2, 3, 4
the areola 1 using the guided cut lines or custom cut the areola to
any size the user desires for personal fit and comfort. The custom
cutting 2, 3, 4 of the areola 1 will be achieved by using household
scissors and a users guide.
[0070] The size of the custom cuts can vary by the user, thus for
personal sizing requirements cutting more or less as so desired.
The end result being a perfect sizing of the areola using the
custom cutting feature.
[0071] After the device has been custom cut 2, 3, 4 from the
original size 1, the sebaceous glands (montgomery follicles) and
sweat glands 5 will not be affected by any custom cutting due to
the fact that they are subtle and not overly large, the texture and
color will be the same as the joint component of the nipple and
areola. Giving the user the most natural looking areola 1 to the
eye and to the touch.
[0072] The areola 1 will be thin and flexible. The sebaceous glands
(montgomery follicles) and sweat glands 5 will be slightly
raised.
[0073] FIG. 2--Illustrating the Sebaceous Glands (Montgomery
Follicles) and Sweat Glands of the Device. Device Illustrated in a
Side View.
[0074] Reference FIG. 2, illustrating the sebaceous glands
(montgomery follicles) and sweat glands 8 of the device, whereas
the areola 9, the nipple 7 and the sebaceous glands (montgomery
follicles) and sweat glands 8 will be a joint component. The
sebaceous glands (montgomery follicles) and sweat glands 8 being
slightly raised and soft in texture, the color will be the same as
the joint component of the Device. The sebaceous glands (montgomery
follicles) and sweat glands 8 will vary in size and shape as wold
natural sebaceous glands (montgomery follicles) and sweat
glands.
[0075] FIG. 3 Illustrating the Sebaceous Glands (Montgomery
Follicles) and Sweat Glands. Device Illustrated in a Front
Elevation.
[0076] Reference FIG. 3, the sebaceous glands (montgomery
follicles) and sweat glands 10 will be slightly raised and soft in
texture, the color will be the same as the joint component of the
Device. The sebaceous glands (montgomery follicles) and sweat
glands 10 will vary in size and shape as would natural sebaceous
glands (montgomery follicles) and sweat glands.
[0077] FIG. 4A--Illustrating the Custom Cutting and Shaping of the
Nipple of the Device. Device Illustrated in a Side View.
[0078] Reference FIG. 4, illustrating the device as a joint
component consisting of a nipple 11, areola 12 and sebaceous glands
(montgomery follicles) and sweat glands 13 in its original size of
the nipple 11 about 1/4" to 1" in height and the areola 12 in size
from about 1/2" to 3" in diameter. The user may want to use the
device to enhance their sexuality by having a large, erect nipple
11, therefore the user may want the nipple 11 to remain in its
original height.
[0079] As illustrated in FIG. 4A, the user may prefer a smaller
nipple 15 therefore custom sizing the height of the nipple 15. The
user may prefer the appearance of a rounded nipple 15 tip therefore
custom shaping 14 the nipple 15 to a rounded formation. This may be
done with household scissors and a users manual. The nipple will
have the appearance of a natural nipple 15. The nipple 15 will be
solid and color will be throughout the nipple 15. The nipple 15
will be self healing after custom cutting and shaping 14. The color
of the device may be colored to match the color of Caucasian and/or
women of color. The device may be available in novelty colors such
as: neon, blue, pink, yellow, orange, transparent, etc.
[0080] As illustrated in FIG. 4B, the user may prefer a nipple 17
with a squared appearance, the user can custom cut 16 the nipple 17
thus custom shaping 16 the nipple 17 into a squared formation. This
may be done with household scissors and a users manual. The nipple
15 will be solid and color will be throughout the nipple 17. The
nipple 17 will be self healing after custom cutting and shaping 16.
The color of the device may be colored to match the color of
Caucasian and/or women of color. The device may be available in
novelty colors such as: neon, blue, pink, yellow, orange,
transparent, etc.
[0081] As illustrated in FIG. 4C, the user may prefer a nipple 19
with a pointed appearance, the user can custom cut 18 the nipple 19
thus custom shaping 18 the nipple 19 into a squared formation. This
maybe done with household scissors and a users manual. The nipple
19 will be solid and color will be throughout the nipple 19. The
nipple 19 will be self healing after custom cutting and shaping 18.
The color of the device may be colored to match the color of
Caucasian and/or women of color. The device may be available in
novelty colors such as: neon, blue, pink, yellow, orange,
transparent, etc.
[0082] As illustrated in FIG. 4D the nipple 21 can be custom cut 20
to eliminate the nipple 21 therefore no nipple will be present and
the device can act as a nipple cover to eliminate protruding
nipples thus giving the user a smooth appearance.
[0083] FIG. 5 A-D Illustrating the Thin and Flexible Inner Surface
of the Device Attached to a Breast. Device Illustrated in a Side
View.
[0084] Reference FIG. 5, the device shown in a side view attached
to a breast 22 by the thin and flexible inner surface 26 as a joint
component consisting of a nipple 24, areola 23, flexible inner
surface 26 and sebaceous glands (montgomery follicles) and sweat
glands 25. The thin and flexible inner surface 26 is shaped to fit
on all chests and breasts, whether male or female, to cover
existing nipples, chest, breast or synthetic prosthesis without any
existing nipples and areola, with comfort and ease of wearability.
The device will fit onto an article of clothing or in conjunction
within the lining of a brassiere or sportswear. The thin and
flexible inner surface 26 may be attached using an adhesive to
allow the device to stay in place, or using adhesive circle as
illustrated in FIG. 7 that may be water resistant to allow the user
to wear the device without the device relocating.
[0085] FIG. 5A Illustrating the device attached to a breast with a
custom cut and shaped smaller, rounded nipple 27.
[0086] FIG. 5B Illustrating the device attached to a breast with a
custom cut and shaped squared nipple 28.
[0087] FIG. 5C Illustrating the device attached to a breast with a
custom cut and shaped pointed nipple 29.
[0088] FIG D, Illustrating the device attached to a breast after
custom cutting the nipple 30 by eliminating the nipple and using
the device as a nipple cover.
[0089] FIG. 6 Mid-Section of the Device. Device Illustrated in a
Side View.
[0090] Reference FIG. 6, the device shown in a side view as a joint
component consisting of a nipple 32, areola, 34 with sebaceous
glands (montgomery follicles) and sweat glands 33. The device will
be a solid object 35, throughout the nipple 32, areola 34 and
sebaceous glands (montgomery follicles) and sweat glands 33. The
color will be solid 35 throughout the nipple 32, areola 34 and
sebaceous glands (montgomery follicles) and sweat glands 33. The
texture will be throughout the device and will be a culmination of
the material used and will mimic the feeling of a natural nipple
with regards to the sebaceous glands (montgomery follicles) and
sweat glands on the areola.
[0091] The nipple 32 and the areola 34 will be self healing after
custom cutting and shaping due to the fact that the device will be
a solid 35 object and joint component. The color of the device may
be colored to match the color of Caucasian and/or women of color.
The device may be available in novelty colors such as: neon, blue,
pink, yellow, orange, transparent, etc.
[0092] FIG. 7--Illustrating the Adhesive Circle Illustrated as a
Front Elevation.
[0093] Reference FIG. 7, the front elevation of the adhesive circle
36 which is double sided adhesive with a cut out hole 37 in the
center, to allow nipple to protrude through when attached to the
top of the areola as illustrated in FIG. 8. There will be a peel
off protective cover 38, located on the top of the adhesive circle
and a protective peel off cover 39 located on the bottom of the
adhesive circle.
[0094] The peel off protective covers 38, 39 to be removed by user
and the user can custom cut using household scissors to fit the
custom cut of the areola by user. The adhesive circle 32 will be
about 1/2" to 3" in diameter.
[0095] FIG. 8 Illustrating the Adhesive Circle Applied to the Top
of the Areola Illustrated in a Side View.
[0096] Reference FIG. 8, describing the use of double sided
adhesive circle 41 illustrated in a side view adhering to the top
of the areola 44 of the device 43 and showing peel off protective
covers 40, 42. The double sided adhesive circle 41 when adhered to
the top of the areola 44 of the device 43 allows the device 43 to
attach to a garment or lining of a garment from the inside. This
will be achieved by removing the peel off protective covers 40, 42
from the adhesive circle 41 and then adhering the adhesive circle
41 to the top of the areola 44 of the device 43. The cut out circle
as Reference in FIG. 7 number 37 allows the nipple portion of the
device to protrude through the adhesive circle 41.
[0097] FIG. 8A--Illustrating the Adhesive Circle Applied to the
Thin and Flexible Inner Surface of the Device, Illustrated in a
Side View.
[0098] Reference FIG. 8A describing the use of double sided
adhesive circle 48 illustrated in a side view adhering to the thin
and flexible inner surface 48 of the device 46 and showing peel off
protective covers 47, 49. The double sided adhesive circle 48 when
adhered to the thin and flexible inner surface of the device 44
allows the device to attach to a natural breast, chest, nipple,
synthetic breast, breast enhancer, breast prosthesis or chest
whether the user has a flat, small, medium or large breast or
chest. This will be achieved by removing the peel off protective
covers 47 and 49 from the adhesive circle 48 and then adhering the
adhesive circle 48 to the thin and flexible inner surface 45 of the
device 46, then adhering the users a natural breast, chest, nipple,
synthetic breast, breast enhancer, breast prosthesis or chest, as
illustrated in FIGS. 5-A-D.
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