Breast support device

Abstract

A device for placement between a human's breasts for reducing and preventing skin wrinkling in the chest region of a user and a method of supporting the upper positioned breast of a side laying human to reduce and prevent skin wrinkling in the chest region.

1 . A device for placement between a human's breasts for reducing and preventing skin wrinkling in the chest region of a user comprising:
 (a) a hollow, elongate member comprising a central body joining opposing rounded ends to form a continuous outer surface of the elongate member; and   (b) a material fixed to the outer surface of the elongate member to provide a non-slip interface with the user's skin.   
   
   
       2 . A device according to  claim 1 , wherein the material coats the entire outer surface of the elongate member. 
   
   
       3 . A device according to  claim 1 , wherein the material forms a plurality of spaced apart ridges extending lengthwise between the opposing ends. 
   
   
       4 . A device according to  claim 1 , wherein the material forms a plurality of spaced apart, raised circular formations. 
   
   
       5 . A device according to  claim 1 , wherein the material comprises a silicon compound. 
   
   
       6 . A device according to  claim 5 , wherein the compound is tacky. 
   
   
       7 . A device according to  claim 1 , wherein the material comprises vinyl. 
   
   
       8 . A device according to  claim 1 , wherein the material comprises latex. 
   
   
       9 . A device according to  claim 1 , wherein the material comprises jelly rubber. 
   
   
       10 . A method of supporting the upper positioned breast of a side laying human to reduce and prevent skin wrinkling in the chest region comprising the steps of:
 (a) providing a device comprising:
 (i) a hollow, elongate member comprising a central body joining opposing rounded ends to form a continuous outer surface of the elongate member; and 
 (ii) a material fixed to the outer surface of the elongate member to provide a non-slip interface with the human's skin; and 
   (b) maintaining the device in position without the need for a support strap encircling the human's chest.