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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7972293 | Nasal fluid relief plug A nasal plug for preventing excessive fluid discharge from a nasal passage includes a plug element fabricated from an absorbent material. The plug element has a size and configuration adapted and constructed to fit into a human nasal passage. A shaft portion extends... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7963934 | Tampon applicator assembly The tampon applicator assembly includes a tampon applicator section, an outer housing section, and a plunger section. The combined tampon applicator section and plunger section function as a conventional plunger-type tampon applicator. The outer housing section incl... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7951106 | Personal hygiene device and method for application of medication A personal hygiene device for cleaning orifices, such as the nostrils, one at a time without batteries or power. The device can further be usable in the application of medications, which can be disposed in a tubular body of the device for exact dosage amounts. The p... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7862533 | Multiple-component tampon applicator There is provided a multiple-component tampon applicator formed from at least three separate components. A fingergrip having a reduced cross-section as compared to that of the barrel may be formed such that it is a separate component or is integrally formed with a b... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7442179 | Pre-fill applicator A pre-fill vaginal applicator comprising a tubular barrel having an open end and a dispensing end provided with at least one dispensing opening formed therein. A selectively removable closure, such as a snap cap or threaded cap, closes the dispensing end of the barr... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7338473 | Pneumoseal trocar arrangement A cannula assembly for the maintenance of an operative pneumoperitoneum in a patient comprising an elongated cannula having a proximal end and a distal end. A removable valve is securely arranged in the proximal end of the cannula to provide a seal and minimize the ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7335194 | Sanitary tampon There is disclosed a sanitary tampon including an absorber including: an absorbent layer made of an absorbent fibrous material; and a hydrophobic liquid-permeable layer covering the absorbent layer. The absorber is formed firstly into a flat shape and then into a co... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7331937 | Applicator for objects such as tampons Applicator for inserting an object such as a tampon into a natural orifice of the human body, comprising the said object inserted in a tubular outer and a plunger intended to expel the said object such as a tampon from the tubular outer. The applicator comprises a f... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7328707 | Implant system and method for bulking tissue A system for placing an implant in the body includes an elongated member having at least one inner lumen extending from a proximal end portion of the member to an opening in a distal end portion of the member. At least one compressible implant is in the inner lumen ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7294138 | Nose pack method and apparatus A medical device and method for treating nose bleeds are provided. The device includes packing material interconnected to a flange member. The packing material is insertable into a nasal cavity, for absorbing blood and other body fluids. The flange member prevents t... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7247141 | Intra-cavitary ultrasound medical system and method A method for medically employing ultrasound within a body cavity of a patient. An end effector is obtained having a medical ultrasound transducer assembly. A biocompatible hygroscopic substance is obtained having a non-expanded anhydrous state and having an expanded... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7241274 | Sanitary tampon Disclosed is a sanitary tampon including: an applicator composed of an outer tube having a front nose and a rear opening and a pusher inserted into the outer tube through the rear opening; and a tampon body contained in the outer tube and allowed to come out of the ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7232421 | Agent delivery systems The present invention provides a system for delivering a therapeutic agent into tissue in combination with an implant device (2). Preferably the therapeutic substance is contained within a pellet form (14) that is deliverable into the interior of the d... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7226436 | Cardboard tampon applicator with optical enhancing material coated on inner layers A multiple-layered tampon applicator that has at least one modification to one or more inner layers that form the applicator. As a result, enhanced aesthetics, enhanced functionality, or both are achieved in the applicator. ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7214218 | Tampon with raised portions having multiple widths A tampon for feminine hygiene that has an insertion end, a withdrawal end, a longitudinal axis, and an outer surface. The tampon is made of compressed fibrous material. The outer surface of the tampon includes a plurality of raised portions. Each of the raised porti... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7214219 | Removal string attachment for intravaginal devices An intravaginal device having an overwrap containing an enclosed material, and a withdrawal string passing through a portion of the overwrap formed into a loop, the withdrawal string enabling a user to remove the intravaginal device after use. ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7204824 | Medical liquid delivery device Disclosed herein are novel liquid delivery catheters, and methods and kits implementing the same. The disclosed catheters are particularly useful for localized delivery of a liquid caustic agent to treat various defects associated with malformations and injuries res... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7198612 | Applicator device for suppositories and the like An applicator for delivering pharmaceutical products or the like to a bodily cavity includes a barrel member having a distal end which is equipped with an opening. The applicator also includes a plurality of petals extending outwardly from the distal end in a genera... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7186248 | Device for introducing an object into a vagina with sanitary finger mounting means A device for introducing an object into a vagina includes finger mounting means whereby the device is mountable on a user's finger, and a holder which protrudes from the finger mounting means and which is insertable into a user's vagina, the holder being configured ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7175616 | Absorbency protuberance identifier disposed on each tampon in the article array An array of disposable absorbent articles which have a first absorbent article and a second absorbent article. The first absorbent article has i.) an outer surface wherein the outer surface has an outer surface area and ii.) a first identifier having a first surface... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7172573 | Device for depositing a non-flowable object or a non-flowable medicament in a body cavity A device (100) for depositing a non-flowable object or a non-flowable medicament in a body cavity includes an elongate body (12) which includes an elongate barrel (14) with a passage (18), configured to receive a non-flowable object or me... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7166085 | Apparatus for in vitro testing of tampon-and-applicator systems A method and an apparatus for in vitro testing of catamenial tampon-and-applicator systems are disclosed. The apparatus comprises an in vitro receptacle for accepting tampons deployed during the testing procedure. The in vitro receptacle comprises a sleeve with a ta... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7166101 | Tampon outer surface having increasing number of written identifiers to indicate absorbency An array of disposable tampon applicators which have a first tampon applicator and a second tampon applicator. The first tampon applicator has i.) an outer surface wherein the outer surface has an outer surface area and ii.) a first identifier having a first surface... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7160279 | Rapid expansion tampon pledget comprising inverted coverstock and pleats A tampon pledget that expands without the aid of moisture or menses. The tampon pledget has a plurality of high resiliency, non-absorbent materials and a plurality of absorbent materials. The tampon pledget has improved comfort as compared to conventional fully comp... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7156099 | Nostril filtering system A nostril filtering system is described for providing clean, filtered air for breathing in through the nose. The filtering system includes a soft, pliable filter material held in a flexible frame that can be inserted into each nostril of a user. In the case of foul ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7118550 | Side-delivery suppository dispenser A dispenser for delivering a suppository within a body cavity. The dispenser has two main components: a barrel and a plunger. The barrel includes a head, a foot, and a body having a length and extending between the head and the foot. The barrel further defines an ax... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7104968 | Applicator device for suppositories and the like An applicator for delivering pharmaceutical products or the like to a bodily cavity includes a barrel member having a distal end which is equipped with an opening. The applicator also includes a plurality of petals extending outwardly from the distal end in a genera... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7098292 | Molded or extruded articles comprising polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer and an environmentally degradable thermoplastic polymer Environmentally degradable molded or extruded articles comprising a blend of polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer and an environmentally degradable thermoplastic polymer or copolymer are disclosed. Such compositions provide annealing cycle times to form molded or extruded... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7081110 | Applicator having an indented fingergrip with raised portions A tampon applicator including an insertion member adapted to house an absorbent tampon and receive a plunger. The insertion member has an outer surface and a fingergrip region disposed about the outer surface. The fingergrip region includes an indention region havin... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7074214 | Interlabial product having form for finger securement, and individual package The present invention relates to an interlabial product and an individual wrapping body provided with a form for securing a finger, and a manufacturing method therefor, and provides an interlabial pad individual wrapping container which can be used as a suitable ope... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7044928 | Tampon applicator assembly having an improved plunger and methods of making A plunger having a first end, a second end, and a main body is provided. The first end of the plunger is about 10% to about 15% larger than the main body and the second end is more than about 50% larger than the main body. ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7014637 | Tampon applicator having indicators An array of disposable absorbent articles. The array has a first absorbent article and a second absorbent article. The first absorbent article is enclosed in a first tampon applicator having i.) an outer surface wherein the outer surface has an outer surface area an... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6958057 | Tampon applicator arrangement The present invention relates an arrangement and a process for making the arrangement that comprises a tampon, an applicator unit, and a uniformly shaped film cap. The tampon has a withdrawal end opposed to an insertion end, the insertion end having a top portion. T... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6955908 | Organism associated with nongonococcal urethritis The invention features a biologically pure culture of a newly identified single-celled organism Spiky Rotating Cells (SPR), methods to diagnose an SPR infection in a human patient, an instrument for collecting and detecting an SPR infection, and methods for treating... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6942684 | Method and apparatus for positioning an anchor member An inserter assembly is operable between a closed condition blocking movement of a suture anchor through the inserter assembly and an open condition in which the inserter assembly is ineffective to block movement of the anchor. The inserter assembly may have an end ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6939333 | Combination tampon/panty shield A combination tampon/panty shield that is inserted and removed without the need for the user's hands or fingers contacting the vagina. The combination tampon/panty shield includes a panty shield portion including the moisture proof outer layer provided with two exte... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6936211 | Tampon applicator having outwardly flared rim Methods for making a tubular device that has a rim disposed at one end thereof. In one method, a sleeve having an expandable profiling surface is inserted into an end of the tubular member, and the profiling surface is expanded to form a shoulder projecting outwardl... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6929637 | Device and method for intra-bronchial provision of a therapeutic agent The present invention includes an intra-bronchial device, system, and method for providing a therapeutic agent to a patient. A device includes a flow control member for placement in an air passageway communicating with a lung portion, and when deployed in the air pa... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6926678 | Sample collection and delivery device A specimen collecting device is disclosed. The device has an elongated foam member that is circumscribed by a hollow tubular member along a portion of its longitudinal axis. The hollow tubular member has a cross sectional area less than the uncompressed cross sectio... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6921289 | Joint connector and its terminals A notch 30 is provided at partitions 16, 26 and side walls 14, 24 to support slidably a coupling member 50 from a slide start to a slide end of the notch 30, said partitions and side walls partitioning terminal receiving chambers | 07/26/2005 |
