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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8171936 | Contraceptive transcervical fallopian tube occlusion devices and methods The invention provides intrafallopian devices and non-surgical methods for their placement to prevent conception. The efficacy of the device is enhanced by forming the structure at least in part from copper or copper alloy. The device is anchored within the fallopia... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8118028 | Intrauterine contraceptive device An intrauterine contraceptive device comprising a carrier body (1) and an active metallic alloy (4), characterized in that the active metallic alloy is of the formula ZnxCuyMnzAuk (I) or ZnxCu... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8113205 | Contraceptive system and method of use A device and method of using the device for contraception or sterilization and particularly for reversible contraception by occluding a reproductive lumen to prevent the passage of reproductive cells through the lumen for a desired period of time until the patient w... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8100128 | Contraceptive sheath with integrated bead construction A female condom and an improved method for manufacturing a female condom is disclosed. The invention provides a device that is effective in both acting as a contraceptive and inhibiting the transmission of disease during coitus. The invention employs synthetic latex... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8079364 | Deployment actuation system for intrafallopian contraception Contraceptive methods, systems, and devices generally improve the ease, speed, and reliability with which a contraceptive device can be deployed transcervically into an ostium of a fallopian tube. The contraceptive device may remain in a small profile configuration ... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8066007 | Contraceptive transcervical fallopian tube occlusion devices and their delivery The invention provides intrafallopian devices and non-surgical methods for their placement to prevent conception. The efficacy of the device is enhanced by forming the structure at least in part from copper or a copper alloy. The device is anchored within the fallop... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7934504 | Deployment actuation system for intrafallopian contraception Contraceptive methods, systems, and devices generally improve the ease, speed, and reliability with which a contraceptive device can be deployed transcervically into an ostium of a fallopian tube. The contraceptive device may remain in a small profile configuration ... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7921848 | Contraceptive transcervical fallopian tube occlusion devices and methods The invention provides intrafallopian devices and non-surgical methods for their placement to prevent conception. The efficacy of the device is enhanced by forming the structure at least in part from copper or a copper alloy. The device is anchored within the fallop... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7913694 | Protective shield and cover Protective shield and protective or ornamental cover for protecting the vulva and labia minora of a female. The protective shield is shaped to conform to the outer shape of the labia minora and protects the vulva of a female user. ... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7823591 | Female barrier contraceptive with vacuum anchoring A female condom has a pouch with an open end, a closed end, and a tubular body extending longitudinally therebetween. The female condom also includes an anchor attached to and outside of the closed end of the pouch. ... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7814913 | Condom A condom may include pouch having a wall and a frame. The pouch may have an open end and a closed end and the frame may be positioned proximate the open end. An anchoring device may be secured to the pouch proximate the closed end. Further, a harness or accessory at... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7810500 | Female condom An improved female condom apparatus includes a pouch that has a wall, an open end, a closed end and a frame. The frame is positioned proximate the open end of the pouch and extends around a perimeter of the open end. An anchoring device is located within the pouch p... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7784466 | Protective shields and covers and methods for installing the same Protective shields with and without retaining wings and shield cover for protecting the vulva and labia minora of a female. The protective shield is shaped to conform to the outer shape of the labia minora and may include retaining wings which hold the shield in pla... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7726316 | Contraceptive sheath with integrated bead construction A female condom and an improved method for manufacturing a female condom is disclosed. The invention provides a device that is effective in both acting as a contraceptive and inhibiting the transmission of disease during coitus. The invention employs synthetic latex... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7721739 | Apparatus and method for preventing fluid transfer between an oviduct and a uterine cavity Apparatus for preventing fluid transfer through an opening connecting an oviduct to a uterine cavity includes a body having a base with a periphery and a seal carried by the body for overlying and engaging uterine tissue leading to the opening. The seal receives fib... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7686020 | Contraceptive transcervical fallopian tube occlusion devices and methods The invention provides intrafallopian devices and non-surgical methods for their placement to prevent conception. The efficacy of the device is enhanced by forming the structure at least in part from copper or a copper alloy. The device is anchored within the fallop... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7665466 | Self-expanding medical occlusion device A self-expanding medical occlusion device treats a heart defect in a patient and is inserted into the body in minimally invasive fashion using a catheter system, and includes a braiding of thin threads which exhibits a first preliminarily definable shape as the occl... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7591268 | Deployment actuation system for intrafallopian contraception Contraceptive methods, systems, and devices generally improve the ease, speed, and reliability with which a contraceptive device can be deployed transcervically into an ostium of a fallopian tube. The contraceptive device may remain in a small profile configuration ... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7506650 | Deployment actuation system for intrafallopian contraception Contraceptive methods, systems, and devices generally improve the ease, speed, and reliability with which a contraceptive device can be deployed transcervically into an ostium of a fallopian tube. The contraceptive device may remain in a small profile configuration ... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7428904 | Contraceptive transcervical fallopian tube occlusion devices and their delivery The invention provides intrafallopian devices and non-surgical methods for their placement to prevent conception. The efficacy of the device is enhanced by forming the structure at least in part from copper or a copper alloy. The device is anchored within the fallop... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7406969 | 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... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7398780 | Contraceptive system and method of use A device and method of using the device for contraception or sterilization and particularly for reversible contraception by occluding a reproductive lumen to prevent the passage of reproductive cells through the lumen for a desired period of time until the patient w... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7392807 | Female condom An improved female condom apparatus includes a pouch that has a wall, an open end, a closed end and a frame. The frame is positioned proximate the open end of the pouch and extends around a perimeter of the open end. An anchoring device is located within the pouch p... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7351195 | Incontinence inhibiting or prevention device An incontinence inhibiting or prevention device is provided which can be inserted into the vagina by a wearer without complicated manipulation or folding of the device. The incontinence inhibiting or prevention device helps inhibit or prevent involuntary urination, ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7331974 | Microcoil vaso-occlusive device with multi-axis secondary configuration A vaso-occlusive device includes a microcoil formed into a minimum energy state secondary configuration comprising a plurality of curved segments, each defining a discrete axis, whereby the device, in its minimum energy state configuration, defines multiple axes. In... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7322358 | Soft cling female condom A female condom is provided that includes a pouch of resilient membranous material and a hydrophilic cling mechanism. According to an embodiment of the invention, the cling mechanism includes three or more foam cling elements attached to an outer surface of the pouc... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7316232 | Device and method for simultaneously delivering beneficial agents to both cervical and vaginal lumen sides of a vagina The present invention reveals a device, a kit and a method for simultaneously delivering and distributing at least one beneficial agent to both the cervical and vaginal lumen sides of a vagina. The device is made of a flexible circular rim and a flexible dome. The d... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7299552 | Methods for creating channels Methods of creating an internal channel of a fluid-ejection device are provided. One method includes encapsulating a channel core in an element of the fluid-ejection device that corresponds to the internal channel and dissolving at least a portion of the channel cor... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7278430 | Blood vessel occlusion device A blood vessel occluding device including a plug and an insertion means to permanently occlude a blood vessel. In one embodiment, the plug has a tapered shape and is made of a biocompatible material such as Silicone. The plug is inserted axially into the blood vesse... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7263999 | Ring for preventing prolapse of uterus and urinary bladder and ring for preventing prolapse of uterus and rectum A ring for preventing a prolapse of the uterus and the urinary bladder has an annular part and a flexible curved rod-shaped part whose one end and other end are so formed as to be connected to the annular part and whose intermediate portion interposed between the on... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7258121 | Apparatus and method for preventing fluid transfer between an oviduct and a uterine cavity Apparatus for preventing fluid transfer through an opening connecting an oviduct to a uterine cavity includes a body having a base with a periphery and a seal carried by the body for overlying and engaging uterine tissue leading to the opening. The seal receives fib... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7237552 | Insertion/deployment catheter system for intrafallopian contraception Contraceptive methods, systems, and devices generally improve the ease, speed, and reliability with which a contraceptive device can be deployed transcervically into an ostium of a fallopian tube. A distal portion of the contraceptive device can function as a guidew... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7238194 | Device for implanting occlusion spirals Device for implanting occlusion spirals in body cavities or blood vessels with a catheter, an occlusion spiral that can be moved within the catheter in the longitudinal direction, and at least one securing means attached in the occlusion spiral, structured as a flex... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7202231 | β-Cyclodextrin compositions, and use to prevent transmission of sexually transmitted diseases Methods of reducing the risk of transmission of a sexually transmitted pathogen by contacting the pathogen or cells susceptible to infection by the pathogen with a β-cyclodextrin are provided. Methods for reducing the risk of transmission of a sexually transmitted ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7153280 | Incompetent cervix aide Two embodiments of an annular cervical ring have an internal diameter 14 for surrounding the cervix 12. Each embodiment also includes a tightening device 16 for decreasing the internal diameter 14 to tighten the annular ring down around t... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7080647 | T-shaped intra-uterine device and method for the production thereof A T-shaped intrauterine device includes a longitudinal branch constituting a body of the T, to the upper higher of which is connected a transversal stem constituting the arms of the T. The body of the T is made up of a fiber that releases an active substance. The fi... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7079882 | Method and apparatus for quantifying nerve and neural-muscular integrity related to pelvic organs or pelvic floor functions The present invention is a method and apparatus for quantifying nerve and neural-muscular integrity related to pelvic organs or pelvic floor functions. In one embodiment, the invention is a method and device to measure muscle or nerve activity in the pelvis or pelvi... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7078394 | Low dose estrogen interrupted hormone replacement therapy A hormone replacement therapy, comprising a plurality of daily doses of a pharmaceutical preparation, the doses being administered continuously and consecutively in alternating phases of three daily doses, a relatively dominant estrogenic activity phase comprising t... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7073504 | Contraceptive system and method of use A device and method of using the device for contraception or sterilization and particularly for reversible contraception by occluding a reproductive lumen to prevent the passage of reproductive cells through the lumen for a desired period of time until the patient w... | 07/11/2006 |
