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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8162872 | Tampon applicator with ridges and multiple petals The present invention provides an improved tampon applicator having a grip area which provides the user better gripping ability. The grip area may be an area between two ridges on the outer tube of the applicator. In the alternative or in addition to the ridges, the... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8088093 | Wound penetrating hemostatic device impregnated with coagulant, antibiotic and/or anesthetic A tampon assembly used for penetration injuries to provide hemostasis and simultaneous broad spectrum antibiotic/anesthetic application. The tampon includes a helically-wound absorbent member impregnated with coagulant, covered with biodegradable or plastic accordio... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8075512 | Applicator having an enhanced gripping region An applicator having an enhanced grip portion. The applicator can include a barrel portion having an insertion end, a withdrawal end, and a barrel exterior surface, the barrel exterior surface being a barrel color, a grip portion positioned opposite the insertion en... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8062245 | Self-orienting applicator An applicator for a feminine hygiene product is provided. The applicator includes a barrel portion, a grip portion, and a plunger. The barrel portion can be rotatably connected to the grip portion, wherein the barrel portion is adapted to rotate relative to the grip... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8029456 | Compact intravaginal device applicator The present invention provides a compact intravaginal device applicator assembly having a longitudinal axis comprises an elongated barrel with an insertion end and an opposite gripper end; an intravaginal device and a plunger with a restraint. ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7744556 | Delivery tube assembly for an applicator A delivery tube assembly is provided, the delivery tube assembly including a delivery tube including a delivery tube attachment end, an open delivery tube second end opposite the delivery tube attachment end, an outer surface, and an inner surface defining a deliver... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7625352 | Depth and puncture control for system for hemostasis of blood vessel A depth and puncture control system for a blood vessel hemostasis system includes a blood vessel puncture control tip which, when positioned in the lumen of a blood vessel, can inhibit the flow of blood out of the puncture site. When used together with a pledget del... | 12/01/2009 |
| 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 |
| 7338462 | Tampon applicator having a force controller A tampon and a tampon applicator in combination for expulsion of a tampon. The tampon applicator has a tampon holder tube. The tampon holder tube has a hollow interior portion, a first end dimensioned for insertion into a vaginal cavity, a second end positioned oppo... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7335220 | Apparatus and methods for sealing a vascular puncture Apparatus for sealing a puncture communicating with a blood vessel includes a porous carrier formed from lyophilized hydrogel or other material. The plug may include at least first and second hydrogel precursors and a pH adjusting agent carried by the porous carrier... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7335219 | Hemostatic device including a capsule An apparatus for inhibiting blood loss from a puncture site. The apparatus may include means for locating a puncture site in a blood vessel wall. This apparatus is comprised of a tube and an elongated member that is positioned around the tube. The elongated member i... | 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 |
| 7322935 | Endoscopic retractor An endoscopic retractor includes a tube having a proximal end and a distal end with a push rod extending therethrough. The proximal ends of the push rod is provided with a threaded portion. A rotatable handle is coupled to the proximal end of the tube and threadably... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7320673 | Tampon applicator having a rupturable membranous cap A feminine hygiene product which has a tampon and a tampon applicator. The tampon applicator has a rupturable membranous cap permanently associated with a tampon holder tube. The tampon holder tube has a hollow interior portion, an interior surface, an exterior surf... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7311699 | Tampon with raised portions 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... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7311688 | Personal vaginal cleaning device A vaginal cleaning device includes an elongated applicator including an axial support post having a front end and a rear end, a head with a rear surface connected to the front end of the axial support post; a circular disk disposed around the rear end of the axial s... | 12/25/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7235708 | Absorbent article comprising an absorbent structure The invention relates to an absorbent article, such as a diaper, an incontinence guard, a sanitary napkin or the like, including a liquid-permeable upper surface and an absorbent structure exhibiting a planar extension. The absorbent structure includes an acquisitio... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7229579 | Method of manufacturing a sponge device A method of making a sponge device is provided. This method includes introducing a curable liquid sponge forming material into a form, placing a handle into the material before it is fully cured, heating the form to cure the material, removing the cured material fro... | 06/12/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7217252 | Applicator device for medicated materials A device for delivering a medicated product into a bodily cavity includes a barrel member having a dispensing end, a proximal end, which is positioned opposite the dispensing end, and a bore, which extends through the barrel member. The bore is sized and shaped so a... | 05/15/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7212869 | Lead retention means A medical device having retention means extending along a length of an elongate body of the medical device including a plurality of projections adapted to interfere with a wall of a generally tubular vessel to retain the body within the vessel. ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7211051 | Reminder system for personal medical sampling or treatment procedures A method for reminding an individual to collect a urine specimen includes the steps of providing a pad or clip having a reminder area of a size such that the individual touches and discovers the pad, when preparing to urinate, and attaching the pad to the brief in t... | 05/01/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7201725 | Device and method for determining a depth of an incision A device for determining the depth of an incision from the epidermal layer to a puncture in a blood vessel in which the device includes an elongated member which has a lumen extending from a distal end to a proximal end. The distal end of the elongated member is con... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7198625 | Surgical instrument with retractable sheath An electrosurgical suction/irrigation instrument includes a shaft hub, an electrically conductive member, and a sheath. The conductive member has a proximal end mounted to the shaft hub and a distal end including a conductive operating tip. The sheath covers the con... | 04/03/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7169114 | Biopsy and delivery device A device and method for the obtaining a tissue biopsy and the delivery of a material to provide hemostatis, therapeutic agents or marker material is described that can be used in conjunction with either an aspiration biopsy or a cutting needle biopsy device. The dev... | 01/30/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7159716 | Easy cutter A cutting device is described having a base with an opening with cutting edges, and a flap articulated with respect to the base, the flap having a shape corresponding to the opening and cutting edges corresponding to the cutting edges of the opening. The cutting dev... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7141036 | Methods of applying a medicinal substance A method of applying a medicinal substance onto an area within a patient's body cavity includes providing an applicator formed by six integral sections. A proximal section is formed with an entry passage. An axial intermediate passage of the applicator extends from ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7125394 | Applicator for dispensing a medicinal substance A device 560, for administering multiple single doses of a medicated cream, includes a cartridge 562 having a barrel 564 for containing the cream, a plunger 608 for moving the cream from within the cartridge, and a stem 610 for mov... | 10/24/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7112192 | Tampon with an overwrap or overwraps having both masking and wicking properties An improved absorbent catamenial tampon is disclosed comprising an overwrap with both a masking region and a wicking region. The compressed absorbent member of the tampon has an inner region, an exterior surface, and an insertion end opposed to a withdrawal end. The... | 09/26/2006 |
