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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8147478 | Coated sling material The present invention relates to a sling, methods of making and using a sling, and kits comprising a sling for treating urinary incontinence. The sling has multiple elongation properties that serve to improve the support of the urethra. The sling may comprise a coat... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8052669 | Methods and devices for delivery of compositions to conduits The present invention comprises systems, methods and devices for the delivery of visualizable or treatment compositions or therapeutic agents comprising device elements for diagnosis and/or treatment of conduits. A delivery system comprising an introducer shaft havi... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8025656 | Methods, systems and devices for performing gynecological procedures Methods, systems and devices for performing gynecological procedures. According to one embodiment, there is provided a device for accessing the peritoneal cavity of a patient by inserting the device through the vaginal cavity, the cervix, and the uterus and past the... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7276056 | Methods of treating abnormal biological conditions by vaginal douching A method of treating abnormal biological conditions arising in and/or affecting the vagina involves supplying a flow of water to the vaginal canal while a treatment device having an external surface of stainless steel is disposed therein so as to primarily or preven... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7270653 | Methods of treating abnormal biological conditions using metal oxides A method of treating an abnormal biological condition involves the steps of introducing a metal oxide into the vaginal canal and repeating the step of introducing at regular intervals to treat an abnormal biological condition. The abnormal biological condition treat... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7241261 | Dual use syringe An injection syringe for the injection of materials into domestic animals is provided. The syringe includes a tubular body having a guide member positioned within the body that is adapted to engage and properly position fluid containing straws of varying diameters w... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7235067 | Sleeve valve catheters A catheter body includes an exit port over which a pressure responsive sleeve is formed that allows material to exit a lumen of the catheter body at a given pressure. In one embodiment, a surface of the sleeve is approximately flush with a surface of the catheter bo... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7207951 | Apparatus for obtaining biological samples A device for collection of a fluid sample, particularly a biological sample from an internal cavity of a mammal, comprises a barrel having an opening at one end thereof, a plunger operable axially within the barrel, the barrel and the plunger defining a fluid chambe... | 04/24/2007 |
| RE39533 | Process for intra-uterine fertilization in mammals and device for implementation thereof The A fertilization process comprises includes the following steps: a) a container (15) which can be introduced into, and lodged in, the uterine cavity of the mammal is provided; b) the container (15) is filled with a culture medium, at least one ovo... | 03/27/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7165550 | Cervical isolation and delivery apparatus A cervical isolation and delivery apparatus having a cervical cap removably connected to a syringe such that a bottom opening of the cervical cap is in communication with an internal chamber of the syringe. The syringe is an elongated hollow tube with an elongated r... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7063694 | Method and system for photoselective vaporization for gynecological treatments A method for photoselective vaporization of uterine tissue includes delivering laser radiation to the treatment area on the tissue, via an optical fiber for example, wherein the laser radiation has a wavelength and irradiance in the treatment area on the surface of ... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7056279 | Device and method for artificial insemination of bovines and other animals An artificial insemination (AI) device for the insemination of bovines and other animals including three hollow and essentially cylindrical tubular elements. Each element is provided with an open proximal and an open distal end, the three elements being: an outer pr... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7008439 | Device and method for sealing puncture wounds A device is proposed for inserting hemostatic material through a tissue channel and against the outside wall of a blood vessel of a patient, wherein the blood vessel wall has a puncture therein adjacent the tissue channel. The device includes a charge of hemostatic ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7001378 | Method and device for performing cooling or cryo-therapies, for, e.g., angioplasty with reduced restenosis or pulmonary vein cell necrosis to inhibit atrial fibrillation employing tissue protection An enhanced method and device are provided to treat atrial fibrillation or inhibit or reduce restenosis following angioplasty or stent placement. A balloon-tipped catheter is disposed in the area treated or opened through balloon angioplasty immediately following an... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6960203 | Thermal ablation with deployable cage A medical device is provided and includes a thermal ablation catheter and a deployable cage assembly for use in thermal ablation therapy. The deployable cage assembly includes a plurality of arms, each of which has a pair of opposed ends attached to the thermal abla... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6939336 | Method and device for treating inter alia the cervix A non-invasive method for treating cells affected by at least one oncogenic virus is disclosed, comprising providing a substance comprising at least one of ozone, an ozone donor, oxygen and an oxygen donor; and subjecting the body tissue comprising the affected cell... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6899700 | Therapeutic agent delivery tampon A tampon adapted to deliver a therapeutic agent includes a body having a proximal end and a distal end. The body includes an absorbency zone adjacent the distal end, wherein the absorbency zone includes absorbent material; an application zone adjacent the proximal e... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6811549 | Administration of therapeutic or diagnostic agents using interlabial pad A drug or diagnostic agent) is delivered intravaginally or to the interlabial space by positioning an interlabial device, such as an absorbent pad, between the labia. The pad is retained between the labia to deliver an active agent, or allow a reaction with a diagno... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6808485 | Compressible resilient incontinence insert A urinary incontinence device is disclosed. The device is a compressible resilient insert having top that contacts at least two opposed vaginal walls and deforms and substantially conforms to the shape of the vaginal cavity or cervical fornices. A removal member may... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6770060 | Personal hygiene system Devices and methods for personal hygiene. The devices of the present invention include a connector that can connect to an output of a shower head to deliver a flow of fluid through a fluid conduit to an applicator for delivery of a fluid flow and/or cleaning agent t... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6708056 | Method and apparatus for creating intrauterine adhesions An apparatus and method of use or treatment are disclosed for creating intrauterine adhesions resulting in amenorrhea. In particular, the apparatus relates to an easily deployed intrauterine implant that readily and consistently reduces or eliminates abnormal intrau... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6699171 | Cervical applicator for high dose radiation brachytherapy A modified Fletcher-Suit tandem tube applicator includes a balloon which can be inflated to both positionally secure the applicator within the vaginal canal and to distend the confronting vaginal wall thereby increasing the distance of such tissue from th... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6663608 | Synchronizing of animal oestrus and intra vaginal devices useful therein An intra vaginal device which is of a variable geometry and which includes a silicone matrix impregnated with progesterone, the confirmation and content of the progesterone impregnated matrix being such as to optimise effectiveness with a lower initial lo... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6641518 | Multicomponent vaginal cylinder system for low dose rate brachytherapy or gynecological cancers A multicomponent vaginal cylinder system composed of a tandem capable of housing one or more radiation sources, one or more removable ovoid cartridges, each cartridge capable of housing a radiation source, and a vaginal cylinder structure having correspon... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6607518 | Assembly and method for penetrating the uterus of an animal during a non-surgical procedure An assembly for penetrating the uterus of an animal during a non-surgical procedure comprising a probe having an elongated body with a longitudinal axis and a probing member extending at least laterally outwardly at the forward end of the probe body, a ch... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6589216 | Vaginal douches, vaginal douche applicators and methods of vaginal douching A vaginal douche comprises a vaginal douche applicator for introduction in the vaginal canal and a source or supply of douching fluid connected with the vaginal douche applicator. The vaginal douche applicator comprises an applicator body, a head joined t... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6526917 | Method and apparatus for creating a pathway in an animal A method and apparatus for safer and more effective deep trans-cervical intra-uterine artificial insemination (AI) is provided. Such a deep AI catheter causes minimal discomfort and risk of trauma, and does not require the services of a highly trained AI ... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6511469 | Cervical occluding double balloon catheter A catheter device for non-surgical entry into a uterus, includes a tubular body having a lumen extending from a first end thereof to a second end thereof, the lumen having an external opening adjacent to or at the first end for dispensing a diagnostic flu... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6485410 | Hysteroscope port and methods The hysteroscope port includes a cylindrical cannula dimensioned for insertion through a vagina to penetrate a cervix. A balloon element having a nonsmooth surface is positioned adjacent the distal end of the cannula for dilating the cervix and for mainta... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6454756 | Injector of sperm for artificial insemination or fertilized ovum for transplantation of domestic animal and method of operating thereof The injector of the present invention (10) comprises a heat-retaining tube (12), an outer pipe (18) for inserting into a uterus which is fixed parallel to a front end of the heat-retaining tube (12), a syringe (22) for injection inserted into the heat-ret... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6454757 | Ultrasonic method for ablating and removing obstructive matter from anatomical passageways and blood vessels A method for treating obstructions of tubular anatomical passageways of the urinary tract, including the urethra and fallopian tubes, provides inserting an ultrasonic catheter device into an anatomical passageway, passing ultrasound to the distal end of t... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6450963 | Apparatus and method for ultrasonic imaging of the uterus and fallopian tubes using air and saline An apparatus for sonographically observing a location and condition of the body. The apparatus has a pump assembly and a catheter assembly fluidly coupled to the pump assembly. The pump assembly includes a first pump for pumping a solution of sterile sali... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6447490 | Vagina cleaning system for preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases The present invention discloses an improved vagina cleaning system. The improved system comprises a vagina opener, a vagina cleaning-solution sprayer, a multiple-functional vagina cleaning solution, and a health-promoting bacteria introducer. The system i... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6432092 | Tissue mapping injection device A tissue mapping injection device suitable for use during a lymphatic breast mapping procedure is provided. The device includes a housing having an elongated body portion extending distally therefrom. A plunger is slidably positioned within the housing. A... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6423039 | Synchronizing of animal oestrus and intra vaginal devices useful therein An intra vaginal device which is of a variable geometry and which includes a silicone matrix impregnated with progesterone, the confirmation and content of the progesterone impregnated matrix being such as to optimize effectiveness with a lower initial lo... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6390968 | Cervical applicator for high dose radiation brachytherapy A modified Fletcher-Suit tandem tube applicator includes a balloon which can be inflated to both positionally secure the applicator within the vaginal canal and to distend the confronting vaginal wall thereby increasing the distance of such tissue from th... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6328991 | Composition and method for prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, including aids A chemical composition, method and product for administration into the vaginal canal. The composition, method and product are effective in preventing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, including the spread of AIDS.... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6328729 | Colporrhaphy method and apparatus A balloon apparatus adapted for sequential dissection of an anatomical space and associated methods are provided. The balloon apparatus comprises a tubular member having a lumen, a tunneling member slidably disposed in the lumen of the tubular member, a f... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6190365 | Vaginal douche applicator and method of vaginal deodorization using the same A vaginal douche applicator includes an applicator body for positioning in the vaginal canal and comprising an elongate body portion and a tip disposed at a distal end of the body portion. The body portion has an open proximal end for being coupled with a... | 02/20/2001 |
