Nipple cover

Abstract

One aspect of the present invention relates to a covering member for a protruding portion of a patient's body. This cover is flexible and collapsible so that it conforms to the shape of the encased portion of the body. This prevents the cover from being noticed while it is worn under clothing. The cover can contain a medicament or agent for pretreating a portion of the body before an examination or procedure. When the cover is used to apply a topical anesthetic to a portion of the body for a recommended period of time prior to the procedure or examination commencing, the amount of discomfort experienced by the patient can be significantly reduced compared to the amount experienced by the patient who has the anesthetic applied for just a few moments before the procedure begins. Alternatively, the cover can be used to hold a medicament or agent on the intended portion of the body in order to heal a wound or cure a condition such as a skin rash or the like.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A cover for a protruding portion of a mammalian body, said cover comprising:
 first and second flexible members, said first member including a securing portion, at least one sidewall and at least one end wall, said at least one sidewall and end wall forming a continuous, uninterrupted well for receiving and covering the protruding body portion, and said second flexible member having a first surface for attaching to said securing portion of said first member and a second surface for securing to the body so that said second surface does not move relative to said body.