Did You Know...
...that Robert Adler has the dubious distinction of being the Father of the Couch Potato? Back in 1955 Adler was employed by what was then Zenith Radio Corp., where he was charged to invent something that would allow viewers to turn down the TV volume without leaving their chairs. After a series of flops (such as a wired contraption that people tripped over), Adler hit on the idea of using sound waves. Thus the Remote Control was born...
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 7288264 | Contact-killing antimicrobial devices Contact killing antimicrobial articles, devices and formulations are described which kill microorganisms on contact. The articles, devices or formulations contain a non-leaching antimicrobial material which is a unique combination of an organic matrix having biocida... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7252839 | Delivery system and a manufacturing process of a delivery system A delivery system including a body construction (7) and at least one capsule (8) containing a pharmaceutical composition, the capsule having at least a first end and a second end. The body construction (7, 12, 34) has at least two locking parts ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7004171 | System for transvaginal drug delivery A transvaginal drug delivery system comprising: (a) a deposition comprising an effective amount of said drug and, optionally, a wetting agent; and (b) a polymeric support on which said deposition is deposited. Also disclosed is a catamenial tampon for insertion in a... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6939569 | Medical device having anti-infective and contraceptive properties There is disclosed a medical device for implantation that acts to prevent transmission of infectious agents. Specifically, the present invention provides implantable devices, such as catheters or living skin matrices or wound dressings, for insertion into various bo... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6923185 | Custom molded cervical caps and method and kit for forming same A method is provided of forming a cervical cap in situ, i.e., within a patient's body, which cap will substantially completely conform to the shape of the patient's cervix, allowing the cap to be left in place over an extended period of time. The method of the inven... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6921390 | Long-term indwelling medical devices containing slow-releasing antimicrobial agents and having a surfactant surface A medical device for long-term implantation is provided, as well as a method of making the same and a method of treatment using the same. The medical device comprises (1) a reservoir including (a) a polymer matrix and (b) an antimicrobial agent disposed within the p... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6796973 | Vaginal discharge collection device and intravaginal drug delivery system A vaginal discharge collection device is formed of an elastomeric rim and a flexible film reservoir. The rim may have a generally rectangular cross section and forms a collection space for collecting vaginal discharge. The reservoir may be collapsible so as to be su... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6776164 | Enhanced intravaginal devices A biodegradable intra vaginal device for insertion into the vagina of an animal (eg; cattle) useful for herd oestrus synchrony purposes, the device is intra vaginally insertable, intra vaginally retainable and withdrawable by virtue of its ability to change i... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6742520 | Intrauterine contraceptive device The present invention concerns an intrauterine device comprising a support 41, and constituents 42, 43 releasing an active ingredient. In accordance with the invention, the active ingredient is constituted by copper with a surface area of 100 to... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6526980 | Cervical drug delivery system An cervical drug delivery apparatus having an absorbent cylindrical structure with a cervical cap attached to one end. One or more therapeutic agents are applied to the internal surface of the cervical cap. The cervical drug delivery apparatus is housed w... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6394094 | Method for injection molding manufacture of controlled release devices Thermoset polymer controlled release devices are produced by an injection molding of two or more polymers in a mold to produce a core surrounded by a sheath. The polymers may be injected sequentially or simultaneously.... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6332466 | Ovarian capsules and methods of surgical contraception by ovarian encapsulation An ovarian capsule includes a capsule body enclosing an interior for receiving an ovary and defining a selectively openable, selectively closeable access. The access, when open, forms a gap, space or opening in the ovarian capsule through which an ovary i... | 12/25/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6322802 | Method of sterilizing A method of sterilizing objects as well as the sterilized objects obtained from the method are disclosed. The method involves contacting an object such as a medical device to be reused with polycationic dendrimer under conditions which result in rendering... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6302108 | Spermicidal and viricidal compositions There is provided spermicidal/antiviral compositions in the form of lotions, cremes, foams and gels that are non-irritating. The compositions contain an effective amount of 4,4'-methylenebis-(tetrahydro-1,2,4-thiadiazine)-1,1,1',1'-tetraoxide as a sp... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6264638 | Intravaginal drug delivery system and discharge collection device A device is provided for reliably, comfortably and conveniently introducing agents, including drugs and other substances, into the vaginal canal. A discharge collection device is also disclosed. The disclosed devices may be formed of an elastomeric rim an... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6165492 | Intrauterine chemical necrosing method, composition, and apparatus A method and composition for effecting chemical necrosis of a tissue lining of a mammalian body cavity, particularly a uterine endometrium, by delivering a caustic tissue necrosing composition, e.g., a silver nitrate and dextran paste, to the tissue to be... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6125850 | Vaginal device A vaginal device provides physical and chemical barriers to contraception or protection against sexually transmitted diseases, or both. The device includes a towelette having approximately 1 to 10 ml of preventive formulation incorporated therein by absor... | 10/03/2000 |
| 5988169 | Vaginal insert and method for treating urogenital disorders A vaginal insert and method for delivering an agent to a urogenital tract in a patient, the patient having a vagina, the vagina having anterior and posterior walls. The vaginal insert comprises a main portion and first and second portions operably connect... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5891457 | Intrauterine chemical necrosing method, composition, and apparatus A method and composition for effecting chemical necrosis of a tissue lining of a mammalian body cavity, particularly a uterine endometrium, by delivering a caustic tissue necrosing composition, e.g., a silver nitrate and dextran paste, to the tissue to be... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5819742 | Vaginal device for preventing conception or the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases, or both A vaginal device provides physical and chemical barriers to contraception or protection against sexually transmitted diseases, or both. The device includes a towelette having approximately 5 ml of preventive formulation incorporated therein by absorption.... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5816248 | Channeled vaginal insert and method for treating urogenital disorders A vaginal insert for delivering an agent to a urogenital tract in a patient. The patient has a vagina, and the vagina has an anterior wall. The vaginal insert comprises a member sized to fit within the vagina. The member has a surface defining a channel c... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5778886 | Vaginal compositions combining a spermicidal agent and a peroxygen compound The invention provides vaginal compositions suitable for preventing conception and transmission of sexually transmitted diseases comprising a spermicidal agent and a peroxygen compound. Preferably, the spermicidal agent is nonoxynol-9. Also preferably, th... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5694947 | Intravaginal delivery system Intravaginal delivery system including a flexible support means, and a delivery means carried by the support means and containing an active agent wherein the support means comprises a core member substantially in the form of an open ring, and the delivery... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5671754 | Viral-proofing a protective barrier A method of preventing charged particles from passing through holes in a barrier material which involves surface treating a barrier material with an ionic surfactant to impart a charge to the barrier material. In a preferred embodiment, prophylactics such... | 09/30/1997 |
| 5660187 | Process for preparing an intravaginal application system In the process for preparing an intravaginal application system for the controlled release of substances, a milled sheet of silicone rubber containing the substances is inserted into one mold component of a split mold. The core of the system is arranged o... | 08/26/1997 |
| 5626148 | Device for intrauterine use Device for intrauterine use comprising means (7, 8) for attaching the device to the interior wall of the uterus, as well as a member (1) releasing active agent and connected to the said attachment means. The invention is characterized in that the active a... | 05/06/1997 |
| 5527534 | Vaginal sponge delivery system A product for the administration of an active pharmaceutical agent via the vaginal canal comprising: (a) a sealed, air-tight package, enclosing therein; (b) a sponge impregnated with a liquid containing an effective amount of an active pharmaceutical agent, sa... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5494047 | Intrauterine contraceptive device The invention relates to an intrauterine contraceptive device having at least two flexible arms. The contraceptive device is provided with at least two almost horizontal arms having solid tips. The arms, are provided at the front and back with cavities in... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5433218 | Intra-uterine device An improved intra-uterine device which is a deformable element in the form of a plastic fibre (1) releasing a substance which is active into the uterine cavity, the fibre has several strands (3, 3') or loops (2) placed side by side and held together in on... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5398698 | Process for preparing an intravaginal application system In the process for preparing an intravaginal application system for the controlled release of substances, a milled sheet of silicone rubber containing the substances is inserted into one mold component of a split mold. The core of the system is arranged o... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5224493 | Contraceptive intracervical device and novel nonsystemic agents for the prevention of conception and disease An intracervical device for the controlled release of an active agent for the prevention of both specific sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy. The device consists of an entirely erodible polymer, or a combination of an erodible polymer with a skel... | 07/06/1993 |
| 5211952 | Contraceptive methods and formulations for use therein Contraceptive devices which are effective for extended periods of time are described, in the form of means for releasing an effective amount of a gonadotropin hormone releasing hormone composition and means for releasing an effective amount of an estrogen... | 05/18/1993 |
| 5201326 | Tampon for medical or hygienic purposes and method of making the same A rod-shaped medical tampon for releasing an active substance, including (a) a tampon core of compressed fibers selected from the group consisting of cellulose fibers, cotton fibers, and acetate fibers; (b) a tampon cover surrounding said tampon core and ... | 04/13/1993 |
| 5188835 | Intravaginal devices The invention concerns an intravaginal device comprising a combination of 17ଲ-estradiol and a supporting matrix for treating hypoestrogenic women. The device releases continously 17ଲ-estradiol at a rate of about 0.5 to about 25 μg/24 h. The i... | 02/23/1993 |
| 5181527 | Prophylactic device A prophylactic device has a first band adapted to be worn around the waist of a human female and a second band connected to the first band and adapted to be worn between the buttocks of a human female such that the anus is covered by the second band. A ge... | 01/26/1993 |
| 5156164 | Iodine contraceptive sponge A bacteriocidal virocidal sponge containing iodine and a surfactant which can be used as a contraceptive and as therapy for vaginitis. It consists of a polyurethane open cell foam impregnated with a surfactant and iodine. A bactericidal tampon containing ... | 10/20/1992 |
| 5150718 | Method of contraception The invention relates to an implant of polymeric material which can release a contraceptive agent for a relatively long time when fitted subcutaneously or locally.... | 09/29/1992 |
