Abstract
A breast augmentation apparatus includes a rigid cup-like hollow body having an expanded open end for receiving therein a breast with a resilient gasket member mounted thereto for providing air tight sealing between the hollow body and the skin around the breast and an opposite closed end with an air evacuation duct formed thereon with an air hose mounted thereto for connecting to a air evacuation pump for draining out air inside the hollow body. A nipple protector in the form of a cup for receiving therein and protecting the nipple from the influence of air evacuation inside the hollow body is resiliently supported inside the hollow body by a helical spring. The nipple protector has an open end with a resilient skirt mounted thereto for receiving and covering the nipple in an air tight manner.
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What is claimed is:
1. A breast augmentation apparatus comprising:
- a rigid cup-like hollow body having an expanded open end adapted to receive therein a user's breast to be augmented,
- and an opposing, closed end with an air evacuation duct formed thereon to provide communication between an inside and an outside of said hollow body,
- a resilient gasket member attached to the open end of said hollow body adapted to provide an air tight seal between the hollow body and the skin around the user's breast,
- a flexible tubular member mounted to said air evacuation duct adapted to connect said hollow body to a pumping means, the pumping means being used to evacuate air from the interior of said hollow body,
- and a nipple protector in the form of a cup within said hollow body and means for supporting said cup to receive therein a nipple of the user's breast in an air tight manner to keep the nipple from being influenced by the evacuation of the air inside the hollow body.
2. An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein:
- said nipple protector comprises an open end surrounded by a resilient skirt to receive and cover the nipple in an air tight manner, the skirt being adapted to compliantly contact the skin of the user's breast around the nipple.
3. An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein: said means for supporting comprises spring means for resiliently supporting said nipple protector inside the hollow body.
4. An apparatus as claimed in claim 3 wherein:
- said spring means comprises a helical spring with a first end thereof mounted to said nipple protector and a second end thereof connected to said hollow body.
5. An apparatus as claimed in claim 4 wherein:
- the first end of said helical spring is received within a recess formed on said nipple protector and the second end of said helical spring is retained within a recessed seat supported by a plurality of support legs mounted to said hollow body.
6. An apparatus as claimed in claim 5 wherein:
- said recessed spring seat is supported by two support legs disposed around said air evacuation duct with air passageways formed between the support legs in communication with said air evacuation duct.