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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7217182 | Deer eviserating protective tool and method A protective tool for assisting in field dressing a deer, the tool having a protective shield of a convenient width and contour to be slid thru an incision made thru the belly skin of a deer just forward of the pelvic crest and hence into and thru the pelvic cavity ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6287589 | Method and apparatus for stimulating ovulation in induced ovulation mammals as a mean of contraception A contraceptive method of inducing ovulation in induced ovulation mammals, in particular the female cat, by stimulating mainly the cervical region of the vagina to trigger a cascade of hormonal reactions to cause ovulation and pseudo-pregnancy to eliminat... | 09/11/2001 |
| 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 |
| 5935137 | Tubular fallopian sterilization device An apparatus and method for human female sterilization. The apparatus includes an occlusive device configured from an elongate tubular member having a central lumen and a flange formed at the proximal end. The occlusive device is formed with a plurality o... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5842474 | IUD loading device The present invention provides an IUD loading device which folds the extended portions of an IUD such that the IUD may be placed into an insertion tube.... | 12/01/1998 |
| 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 |
| 5496368 | Tissue expander inflating due to osmotic driving forces of a shaped body of hydrogel and an aqueous solution A self-inflating tissue expander (1) serves to create cavities for the insertion of implants or to provide tissue for a self transplantation. The tissue expander itself is implanted into the tissue, where it absorbs body fluid, especially water from the s... | 03/05/1996 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 5370129 | IUD inserting apparatus Methods and apparatus are disclosed for permitting a user to load an IUD into an IUD inserter within the confines of a tray and thereafter to safely insert the IUD into a patient's uterus to the proper depth while minimizing the risk of causing trauma to ... | 12/06/1994 |
| 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 |
| 5065772 | Inflatable cerivical pessary A cervical pressary having a central stem with a passage from end to end thereof. A distal retainer is provided at the distal end of the stem, and a proximal retainer at the other end. The retainer are flexible and distensible. They are connected to each ... | 11/19/1991 |
| 5014722 | Intra-uterine pessary An intra-uterine pessary includes two spreading arms which are in a folded configuration for insertion through the cervical canal and assume an unfolded configuration for retention in the uterine cavity. The two spreading arms form a substantially closed-... | 05/14/1991 |
| 4949732 | Apparatus for insertion and fixation of an intra uterine contraceptive device to the uterine fundus A one-hand apparatus for insertion and fixation of an IUD which has a penetration member with a needle at the distal end for holding an attaching member of an IUD. The penetration member with the IUD are slidably received and positively locked within an i... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4932422 | Contraceptive device A contraceptive device having a cylindrical body adapted to be retained within the cervix having a valve mechanism adapted to allow passage of menstrual fluid yet blocking seminal fluid.... | 06/12/1990 |
| 4932421 | Electrified intrauterine device An electrified intrauterine device (IUD) is provided which has an IUD body member fabricated from materials which are physiologically compatible with human tissue and fluids and physically proportioned to be placed and retained within the uterus of a fema... | 06/12/1990 |
| 4871543 | Intravaginal devices The invention concerns an intravaginal device comprising a combination of 17 ଲ-estradiol and a supporting matrix for treating hypoestrogenic women. The device releases continuously 17 ଲ-estradiol at a rate of about 0.5 to about 25 μg/24 h. Th... | 10/03/1989 |
| 4841991 | Intrauterine contraceptive device An intrauterine contraceptive device, comprising a strip with rounded-off ends, a rod connected to the strip to form a T-shaped element therewith, a fixing element for retaining the entire device in the uterine cavity, made as an elastic loop, and a coil ... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4832052 | Barrier contraceptive A barrier type contraceptive is an umbrella-like device including a flexible, barrier member with a plurality of radially disposed resilient stiffening members associated therewith. The stiffening members bias the barrier member into a generally planar co... | 05/23/1989 |
| 4830025 | Intrauterine contraceptive device An intrauterine device includes a transversal member, a rod connected to the transverse member to form a T-shaped element therewith, a coil mounted on the rod, and a thread for dynamic monitoring of the IUD in the uterine cavity, the thread being passed o... | 05/16/1989 |
| 4807610 | Intrauterine contraceptive device An intrauterine device comprises a strip, a rod interconnected with the strip to form a T-shaped element therewith, a coil mounted on the rod, and a thread connected to the rod for dynamic monitoring of the IUD while in the uterine cavity. The coil has at... | 02/28/1989 |
| 4798600 | Condom device and method for using same The present invention discloses an improved condom which provides a high degree of protection against disease and pregnancy, and exceptional stimulation of the penis. The interior walls of the condom are used to directly stimulate the penis. This provides... | 01/17/1989 |
| 4711235 | Intravaginal device An intravaginal contraceptive device formed of a ring having a central sheet of resilient impermeable material sandwiched between two layers of foam rubber. The foam rubber traps sperm and bacteria in a vaginal recess for a time sufficient to be destoyed ... | 12/08/1987 |
| 4658810 | Method of contraception and a device therefor The present invention discloses a method of contraception employing an intrauterine device comprising retaining means for retaining a contraception element within a uterine cavity. The retaining means includes anchoring means for penetrating into and posi... | 04/21/1987 |
| 4655204 | Intrauterine contraceptive device for animals such as female dogs The disclosure embraces a contraceptive device of the type comprising a cral stem and a device for maintaining in place the said stem at the interior of the uterine cavity of a subject, the device being composed of two elastic arms symmetrical in relatio... | 04/07/1987 |
| 4628924 | Intrauterine contraceptive device The device, intended for insertion by means of a tube, comprises a supporting part having two branches attached to the front end in such a way that they spring apart when the device is pushed out of the tube into the uterus. At the end of each branch is a... | 12/16/1986 |
| 4616640 | Birth control method and device employing electric forces A method and device for birth control which comprises producing an electrical force within the cervical canal of a female for acting on male sperm and preventing migration of the sperm through the cervical canal and into the uterine cavity. The electrical... | 10/14/1986 |
| 4612924 | Intrauterine contraceptive device A support body to be inserted in the uterus is connected to inflatable occluding members intended and adapted solely to seal the mouths of the Fallopian tubes when inflated. Because there is no pressure contact between the device and the walls of the uter... | 09/23/1986 |
