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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4432376 | Method for determining the extensibility of selected non-excised tissue of the uterine cervix, ear or skin A method for determining the extensibility of selected non-excised tissue of the uterine cervix, ear or skin by: (a) positioning the tissue between two force transmitting members, applying a varying compressive force to the tissue through the force transmittin... | 02/21/1984 |
| 4362167 | Diagnostic measuring instrument A diagnostic instrument comprising a pair of contact tips and control apparatus movable in a first direction to cause movement of the tips in opposite directions along a line normal to the first direction.... | 12/07/1982 |
| 4349033 | Intrauterine catheter An intrauterine catheter used in conjunction with an ultrasonic scanning apparatus to improve the resolution of the ultrasonic scan. The catheter consists of a catheter having an input orifice and a plurality of output orifices. A balloon substantially su... | 09/14/1982 |
| 4325387 | Sealing apparatus for intrauterine pressure catheter and the like An apparatus used for measuring the pressure within a body cavity and methods of manufacturing and using same. An elongated catheter has its perforated body end disposed in a guide tube used for introducing the catheter. Both the catheter and guide tube a... | 04/20/1982 |
| 4319583 | Animal birth detector An animal birth detector is described comprising apparatus attached in the proximity of the animal's vulva for detecting the birth of the animal fetus by monitoring the size of the vulva during the period prior to and during delivery of the fetus. More sp... | 03/16/1982 |
| 4294264 | Cervix-to-rectum measuring device in a radiation applicator for use in the treatment of cervical cancer A cervix-to-rectum measuring device to be used in the treatment of cervical cancer which includes a handle and a probe pivotably connected to the handle for insertion in the rectum. The measuring device further includes means for coupling the handle to an... | 10/13/1981 |
| 4245656 | Obstetric gloves A device to permit a medical practitioner to perform internal measurements of patients without the insertion of measurement instruments. Finger enclosures adapted to be worn over two fingers or incorporated into two fingers of conventional examination glo... | 01/20/1981 |
| 4224949 | Method and electrical resistance probe for detection of estrus in bovine This invention is drawn to a bovine vaginal probe capable of measuring electrical resistance in a bovine vaginal tract with sufficient accuracy to allow detection of changes in electrical resistance indicative of estrus. The electrodes of the probe are ge... | 09/30/1980 |
| 4224951 | Gynecological instrument A multi-purpose intra-uterine probe for sounding the depth of the fundus and measuring the width of the uterus at two different insertion depths. The latter objective is accomplished by an extendable wing mechanism having two stable wing-spreads selectabl... | 09/30/1980 |
| 4216783 | Pneumatic monitor for indicating strength of contractile muscles This invention relates to a muscle monitor device for providing a visual indication of the strength of contractile muscles, especially the vaginal muscles. The device is useful both as a preventive and therapeutic biofeedback component for aiding the user... | 08/12/1980 |
| 4207902 | Instrument and method of measuring dilatation of cervix uteri An instrument for measuring dilatation of cervix uteri has two elongated arms movable relative to one another in a scissors-like manner and each having a measuring portion and an indicating portion spaced from one another. Two expansible loops are formed ... | 06/17/1980 |
| 4204548 | Sound for insertion in the body for the determination of the internal measurements of hollow organs A sound or probe for determining the internal measurements of hollow organs and hollow parts of, for example, humans includes two rod shaped spring elements at the head of the sound which in turn are attached at their one end in an axial direction with th... | 05/27/1980 |
| 4167938 | Exerciser for vaginal muscles A distensible body having an air impervious bladder of stretchable material is connected to a compressed air source and to a pressure indicator by hoses. A squeeze bulb and a releasable check valve pumping air into the body force the stretchable bladder t... | 09/18/1979 |
| 4141345 | Cervical dilation measurement instruments Cervical dilation is measured by a V-shaped caliper instrument having connectors on the free ends of the caliper arms for securement to respectively opposed portions of the cervix, and a transducer coupled with the arms to provide an electric signal repre... | 02/27/1979 |
| 4121572 | Uterine sound A uterine sound is described having a probe with measuring indicia inscribed thereon and a horseshoe-shaped body slidable along said probe and cooperative therewith for measurement of uterine position and dimension. A raised rib is located along a substan... | 10/24/1978 |
| 4114188 | Apparatus for indicating uterine activity in labor Apparatus for providing an indication of uterine activity in labor is described. Intrauterine pressure above the basal pressure existing between contractions is integrated over intervals of between ten and thirty minutes to give the required indication. A... | 09/12/1978 |
| 4050449 | Apparatus for exercising muscles of a female patient's pelvic diaphragm An apparatus for exercising muscles of a female patient's pelvic diaphragm, most particularly vaginal wall muscles. A slickened elastomeric elongated balloon with a cylindrical wall and a first closed end is provided. Latex for example is a suitable elast... | 09/27/1977 |
| 4048985 | Exercise device The present invention relates to an exercise device. The device has a multiplicity of uses. It may be used to test or to strengthen muscles. It may be used to enable the user to develop or improve sexual skills. The device consists of an elongated flexibl... | 09/20/1977 |
| 4016867 | Uterine caliper and depth gauge A uterine caliper and sound consisting of an elongated body having outwardly biased resilient caliper wings and a spring-loaded slidable cervical stop. A slide on the body is operatively connected to the wings by a monofilament and operates with respect t... | 04/12/1977 |
| 3945373 | Tocodynamometer A tocodynamometer for providing an electrical output related to body surface displacement of a patient, comprising, a housing, a patient contacting member, a support assembly mounting the member for controlled movement relative to the housing in response ... | 03/23/1976 |
| 3938504 | Method for measuring vagina dimensions A trial and error method for measuring dimensions of the vagina and specifically the effective diameter of the vaginal sphincter muscle of an animal such as a dog or other female animal, using a plurality of measuring devices having a nose cone portion wi... | 02/17/1976 |
| 3933147 | Apparatus and method for treating disorders in the region of the pubococcygeous muscle An electrical applicator for applying currents that cause repeated involuntary contractions of the pubococcygeous muscle. The repeated current applications are used to treat muscle structures that have been damaged during childbirth and/or weakened from d... | 01/20/1976 |
