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Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) received Patent No. 121,992 for "An Improvement in Adjustable and Detachable Straps for Garments." He later received two more patents: one for a self-pasting scrapbook and one for a game to help players remember important historical dates.
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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 |
| 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 |
| 6902557 | Device for rectal lavage Device for rectal lavages consisting of a flexible container (1) containing the washing liquid, a flexible tube (2) and a nozzle (3) equipped with an elongated egg-shaped body (6) from which an upper elongated portion (7) and a con... | 06/07/2005 |
| 5273054 | Permanent diaphragm This invention titled "Permanent Diaphragm" is a method of contraception. It is different from conventional diaphragms in that it is secured by suture to the cervix (mouth of the uterus). It is made of durable material that can be worn indefinitely. It ca... | 12/28/1993 |
| 5207232 | Device and method for intravaginal, barrier-type prevention of conception and infection A kit for intravaginal, barrier-type prevention of conception and sexually-transmitted infection includes a barrier-type device and an applicator, the barrier-type device including a cervical dome having an upwardly facing opening and a curved surface ext... | 05/04/1993 |
| 4993432 | Applicator for cervical caps An applicator device for insertion and removal of a cervical cap is described. The device utilizes manually controlled suction to grip the cervical cap during placement and a retrieval hook to facilitate removal.... | 02/19/1991 |
| 4858624 | Device and method for intravaginal, barrier-type prevention of conception and infection A device and method for intravaginal, barrier-type prevention of conception and infection by sexually-transmitted diseases based upon a barrier-type device including a flexible cervical dome having a continuous fornical rim defining an opening into the do... | 08/22/1989 |
| 4742820 | Device for introducing a diaphragm A device for introducing a diaphragm into a vagina as well as for placing it in front of the womb, essentially consisting of an insertion rod to which the diaphragm can be attached in a detachable manner, whereby the insertion rod is designed to be hollow... | 05/10/1988 |
| 4592740 | Vaginal sponge applicator An applicator is provided which is adapted to insert a vaginal sponge into a woman's vagina directly against the cervix. The applicator comprises an outer barrel open at an upper end for receiving and delivering a vaginal sponge against the cervix. Piston... | 06/03/1986 |
| 4428370 | Insertion unit for a vaginal diaphragm An insertion unit for a vaginal diaphragm which is formed of a hollow tubular member with a plurality of flexible segments integral with the forward end to define an opening if flexed outwardly. A movable piston in the tubular member which holds the diaph... | 01/31/1984 |
| 4398532 | Insertion device for a diaphragm An insertion device for a diaphragm is provided. The device comprises an elongated hollow member which has a chamber for longitudinally holding a diaphragm. An opening is provided in one end of the member through which the diaphragm is dispensed. A plunge... | 08/16/1983 |
| 4356817 | Inserter for vaginal product An apparatus for safely and reliably inserting a generally hemispherically-shaped, cervix-covering vaginal product. The vaginal product is folded upon itself and fitted, while in the folded condition, into the inserter so that an indicating means on the i... | 11/02/1982 |
