Patent ID: 6156065
Filing Date: 2000-12-05
Classification: A41C,A61F

Abstract:
In combination, a breast prosthesis and a mastectomy garment for supporting a natural breast and the breast prosthesis over the mastectomy site on a mastectomy patient, comprising:a mastectomy garment comprising a combined bandeau and bra having a cup for supporting the natural breast and a bandeau portion over the mastectomy site and conforming substantially to the chest of the mastectomy patient over the mastectomy site;said bandeau portion having hook and loop fastening material on the anterior of said bandeau portion, said hook and loop fastening material covering substantially all said bandeau portion;a breast prosthesis having mating hook and loop fastening material on the posterior side of said breast prosthesis whereby said breast prosthesis is removably attached to said bandeau portion and further whereby said breast prosthesis may be positioned horizontally, vertically and rotationally on said bandeau portion for optimal feel and appearance; anda prosthesis cup foldably attached to a lower edge of said bandeau portion for covering and supporting said breast prosthesis in a first folded up position and for access to said breast prosthesis in a second folded, down position;said prosthesis cup further comprising means for removably fastening said prosthesis cup to said bandeau portion in said first folded up position.