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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7926488 | Frame of an intrauterine system A frame of an intrauterine system which includes an elongate member having at its first end a transverse member including a first wing and a second wing, first ends of the wings being attached to the elongate member. The first and second wings are symmetrically bent... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7845355 | Intravaginal device with improved rim designs and methods of making same The present invention provides improved rim designs for diaphragms or any similar intravaginal device and methods for producing same. The rim designs of the present invention improve, among other characteristics of the rim, structural durability, manufacturability, ... | 12/07/2010 |
| 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 |
| 7320325 | 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... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7300662 | Drug/drug delivery systems for the prevention and treatment of vascular disease A drug and drug delivery system may be utilized in the treatment of vascular disease. A local delivery system is coated with rapamycin or other suitable drug, agent or compound and delivered intraluminally for the treatment and prevention of neointimal hyperplasia f... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7294345 | Otorhinological delivery device The invention relates to an otorhinological delivery device comprising at least one pharmaceutically active agent. According to the invention the device comprises a core comprising said at least one pharmaceutically active agent wherein said core is made of an elast... | 11/13/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7229473 | Local delivery of rapamycin for treatment of proliferative sequelae associated with PTCA procedures, including delivery using a modified stent Methods of preparing intravascular stents with a polymeric coating containing macrocyclic lactone (such as rapamycin or its analogs), stents and stent graphs with such coatings, and methods of treating a coronary artery with such devices. The macrocyclic lactone-bas... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7223286 | Local delivery of rapamycin for treatment of proliferative sequelae associated with PTCA procedures, including delivery using a modified stent Methods of preparing intravascular stents with a polymeric coating containing macrocyclic lactone (such as rapamycin or its analogs), stents and stent graphs with such coatings, and methods of treating a coronary artery with such devices. The macrocyclic lactone-bas... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7217286 | Local delivery of rapamycin for treatment of proliferative sequelae associated with PTCA procedures, including delivery using a modified stent Methods of preparing intravascular stents with a polymeric coating containing macrocyclic lactone (such as rapamycin or its analogs), stents and stent graphs with such coatings, and methods of treating a coronary artery with such devices. The macrocyclic lactone-bas... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7211272 | Drug delivery device A drug delivery device for placement in the eye includes a drug core comprising a pharmaceutically active agent, and a holder that holds the drug core. The holder is made of a material impermeable to passage of the active agent and includes an opening for passage of... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7117870 | Lacrimal insert having reservoir with controlled release of medication and method of manufacturing the same A lacrimal insert includes a body defining a reservoir, and a head provided at an end of the body and closing the reservoir. The body is made from a material impermeable to the medication while the head is made from a permeable material adapted to release the medica... | 10/10/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7045589 | Bioerodible poly(ortho esters) from dioxane-based di(ketene acetals), and block copolymers containing them Bioerodible poly(ortho esters) useful as orthopedic implants or vehicles for the sustained delivery of pharmaceutical, cosmetic and agricultural agents from dioxane-based di(ketene acetals). Block copolymers contain these bioerodible poly(ortho esters). These block ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7040323 | Thin film intrauterine device Contraceptive intrauterine devices made of thin film shape memory alloy materials. The devices are formed in three-dimensional shapes which contact uterus tissue of a human or other mammal to prevent conception. In certain embodiments, structural features such as ta... | 05/09/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7001317 | Kegel muscle exercising device and method for exercising Kegel muscle The Kegel exercising device and method for exercising the Kegel muscle may be employed by a female to prevent incontinence, enhance sensitivity during sexual activity and improve genital health. The Kegel exercising device has two spheres respectively for insertion ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6939558 | Intravaginal devices containing progesterone for estrus synchronization and related proceses Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to devices and processes related to estrus synchronization. Particular embodiments of devices and processes of the present invention slowly release progesterone over a period of time for estrus synchronization. | 09/06/2005 |
| 6805877 | Intravaginal devices containing progesterone for estrus synchronization and related processes Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to devices and processes related to estrus synchronization. Particular embodiments of devices and processes of the present invention slowly release progesterone over a period of time for estrus synchronization. | 10/19/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6712810 | Method and apparatus for tubal occlusion Methods and devices for occlusion of the fallopian tubes of a woman. The method involves thermally damaging the lining of the utero-tubal junction with relatively low power, followed by placement of a reticulated foam plug. In one embodiment, vascularized tissue gro... | 03/30/2004 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6309384 | Method and apparatus for tubal occlusion Methods and devices for occlusion of the fallopian tubes of a women. The method involves thermally damaging the lining of the utero-tubal junction with relatively low power, followed by placement of a reticulated foam plug. In one embodiment, vascularized... | 10/30/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6155259 | Barrier device for contraception and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases An improved sponge device is presented having one loop-chord placed entirely within or through the sponge device to facilitate insertion and removal of an attached ovoid sponge device into and from a body cavity. The improved sponge device can be cylindri... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6119696 | Intrauterine device for use as a contraceptive means in female dogs and methods of insertion thereof An intrauterine device to be used as a contraceptive means designed for insertion into female dogs, that comprises a body and four diverging branches, two of which emerge from the bottom end of the body and the other two exit from the top end of the body ... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6083916 | Pharmaceutical product for application to uterus mucosa A drug comprising either a peptide having the LH-RH action or an LH-RH antagonist is carried on an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) so as to be able to provide controlled release. Once the IUD is put in the uterus, the carried drug is gradually rel... | 07/04/2000 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 5433217 | Bimetallic spiral intrauterine device Intrauterine device having a spiral (1,2) wound on a plastic material support (3). The spiral comprises a pair of different metals welded together or being in close reciprocal contact. The spiral is in contact with the uterine environment.... | 07/18/1995 |
| 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 |
| 5417223 | Method for fabricating intra-uterine contraceptives The invention relates to a method of fabricating intra-uterine contraceptives, the said contraceptives comprising an elongated component (2), a copper wire spiral (3) placed around the elongated component (2) and a crosswise component (1) attached essenti... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5417224 | Tampon and method for manufacturing the same An improved tampon is provided having one or more loops placed entirely through the tampon for ease in insertion and removal of an attached spherical member into and from a body cavity. Moreover, the improved tampon can be impregnated at select depths wit... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5217450 | Retention devices A retention device which can be removably retained in a body cavity has branch members which are movably connected to each other such that two relative configurations may be obtained. In one configuration the branch members are nested inside one another f... | 06/08/1993 |
| 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 |
| 5190546 | Medical devices incorporating SIM alloy elements Medical devices which are currently proposed to use elements made from shape memory alloys may be improved by the use of stress-induced martensite alloy elements instead. The use of stress-induced martensite decreases the temperature sensitivity of the de... | 03/02/1993 |
