Breast nipple duct protective device

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20040144392A1
SERIAL NO

10349859

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A breast nipple duct protective device of the present invention comprises a post having a longitudinal axis, a distal end and a proximal end. The post has an anchor at the distal end, and a grip at the proximal end. The post has an outside diameter of no more than about 0.5 millimeters, and the anchor has a transverse dimension at least about 1.25 times the outside diameter of the post. The transverse dimension of the anchor is selected to be small enough to be pushed through the nipple duct orifice without causing damage to the duct, but large enough to hold the device in place in the duct for a prolonged period of days to weeks. The grip is dimensioned to prevent the device from entering the duct any further than the sum of the lengths of the post and the anchor. The anchor can have an articulating form with an adjustable transverse dimension. The device may also be utilized as a decorative breast nipple ornament.

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ACUEITY INC100 HAMILTON AVENUE PALO ALTO CA 94301

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Mueller, Richard L JR Jackson, WY 20 958

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