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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7661429 | Plunger A plunger intended for an inserter for an intrauterine device with a T-body, which plunger has a first end and a second end. The plunger's length in its longitudinal direction is substantially larger than the diameter of the cross-section perpendicular to the longit... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7390324 | Magnetic retrieval device and method of use Apparatus and method for retrieving a remotely located device equipped with a magnetic coupler is provided. The apparatus includes a magnetic coupling carried at an end of an elongate member for attracting the magnetic coupler of the remotely located device, and ali... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7316685 | Distraction instrument for use in anterior cervical fixation surgery An intervertebral distraction tool has a clamshell head with upper and lower halves, each having a curvate outer surface and a flat inner surface. The distal side of the head is hinged so that the head opens and closes from the proximal side of the head. The hinge i... | 01/08/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6942684 | Method and apparatus for positioning an anchor member An inserter assembly is operable between a closed condition blocking movement of a suture anchor through the inserter assembly and an open condition in which the inserter assembly is ineffective to block movement of the anchor. The inserter assembly may have an end ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6926665 | Valve for bladder control device A valve for a bladder control device including an elongate housing having a valve seat disposed therein. A stopper is also disposed within the housing and is moveable between a first position in which the stopper engages the valve seat and a second position wherein ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6588429 | Method for retaining and actuating an inter-uterine device inserter and inserter enabling said method to be carried out The subject-matter of the invention is a method of retaining and operating an inserter of an intrauterine contraceptive device, and an inserter permitting the application of this method. To this end, the method which, in an inserter of an intrauterine con... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6551304 | Magnetic retrieval device and method of use Apparatus and method for retrieving a remotely located device equipped with a magnetic coupler is provided. The apparatus includes a magnetic coupling carried at an end of an elongate member for attracting the magnetic coupler of the remotely located devi... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6258060 | Urethral apparatus with position indicator and methods of use thereof An apparatus and method for placement of a tubular body in the urethra. The tubular body includes a proximal portion adapted for placement toward a bladder end and bladder neck end of the urethra and a distal portion opposite from the proximal portion. A ... | 07/10/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6053897 | Apparatus for maintaining the patency of urine flow through the urethra An apparatus for maintaining the patency of urine flow through the human urethra, having an intra-urethral catheter (IUC), which has a potential through flow for the urine that extends over its length. The length of the IUC is shorter than the length of t... | 04/25/2000 |
| 5964732 | Urethral apparatus with position indicator and methods of use thereof An apparatus and method for placement of a tubular body in the urethra. The tubular body includes a proximal portion adapted for placement toward a bladder end and bladder neck end of the urethra and a distal portion opposite from the proximal portion. A ... | 10/12/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5785053 | Inserter for the positioning of an intrauterine device An inserter for the positioning of an intrauterine device in the uterus, which inserter includes a plunger, a handle attached to the plunger, a string for the removal of the IUD, a locking device to lock the string in such a way that the IUD remains immob... | 07/28/1998 |
| 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 |
| 5303717 | Device for fixing a contraceptive device to the wall of the uterus A device for fixing a contraceptive device to the wall of the uterus is disclosed. The fixing device consists of a thread (10) of non-biodegradable material, designed to be attached to the contraceptive device, and a retaining member (11) implantable in t... | 04/19/1994 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 4848363 | Valved vaginal collection device A device (1) for positioning within a human female vagina (V) to collect fluid discharged from the uterus (U), and also an instrument to facilitate positioning. The device (1) includes a receptacle (2) having a body (3) providing a collection chamber (4) ... | 07/18/1989 |
| 4821741 | 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... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4727866 | Intrauterine device detection and removal system A system for the detection, location and extraction of an intrauterine device ("IUD") including a magnetic IUD, a locator probe to be used intravaginally and an extractor probe to be used intrauterinally, both containing at least one Hall effect generator... | 03/01/1988 |
| 4724832 | Size-variable intrauterine pressay and contraceptive device A size-variable intrauterine pessary for adapting to the uterine cavity geometry, which has a rod part with flexible side arms and made from plastic, a coil, more particularly of copper, being optionally wound around the rod part, which has a fastening de... | 02/16/1988 |
| 4721105 | Device for fixing an intra-uterine contraceptive device to the uterine wall The present invention relates to a device for the insertion and fixation of an intrauterine contraceptive devide (IUD) to the uterine fundus of a female in the immediate post-partum or post-abortal period. The device comprises a thread affixed to the IUD ... | 01/26/1988 |
| 4715365 | Intrauterine contraceptive device The device is to be introduced into the uterus by means of a tube. It comprises two branches linked to the front end of a support rod, which branches spread apart upon expulsion of the support rod from the tube. Each of the branches bears at its free end ... | 12/29/1987 |
| 4708134 | Intrauterine contraceptive device and device for its insertion and fixation to the uterus The invention relates to a new and improved intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD), which includes a fixing device to the fundal part of the uterine cavity, attached to members made in a material active into the uterine cavity, said members being attache... | 11/24/1987 |
| 4690136 | Assembly of intra-uterine contraceptive device and insertor The invention comprises an assembly of an intra-uterine contraceptive device and an insertor, whereby the contraceptive device is provided with a central stem and two or more flexible self-supporting arms; at least the said stem is accommodated in the ins... | 09/01/1987 |
| 4678463 | Devices for insertion into a body cavity of an animal and/or applicators therefor A device for insertion into a body cavity of an animal and for producing a controlled rate of release of chemicals into the body of the animal, has a spine with a body and legs hinged to the body, the spine being coated with a coating incorporating therei... | 07/07/1987 |
| 4614182 | Applicator for uterine pessaries The applicator for inserting a pessary into the uterus, which pessary comprises a chain combined with a distal coil screwable into the base of the uterus. The applicator has an inner shaft, which received the chain in its leading end, installed in an oute... | 09/30/1986 |
| 4595000 | Tubular pessary as a contraceptive means Tubular pessary as a contraceptive means, which can be carried or worn on either side by hysteroscopy. The invention relates to a tubular pessary having a contraceptive action through the obturation of the proximal uterine tube in non-surgical manner by h... | 06/17/1986 |
| 4572162 | Method for the detection, location and extraction of an intrauterine device A system for the detection, location and extraction of an intrauterine device ("IUD") including a magnetic IUD, a locator probe to be used intravaginally and an extractor probe to be used intrauterinally, both containing at least one Hall effect generator... | 02/25/1986 |
| 4561433 | Intrauterine device remover Apparatus is provided for removing an intrauterine device with a retracted marker tail or an intrauterine device without a marker tail. The device comprises a handle slidably received within a sheath and having resilient bristle means with hooks on the pr... | 12/31/1985 |
| 4549652 | IUD Package A flexible transparent package for transporting and storing an IUD. The package (2) includes a specifically configured seal line such that the IUD (12) may be manipulated into the configured portion (14) of the package and by utilizing the IUD insertion d... | 10/29/1985 |
| 4428371 | Intrauterine contraceptive loading device and method A method and apparatus are provided for loading an intrauterine contraceptive device into the barrel of an inserter. The device includes an apertured tubular section having a closed end section at one end. The closed end defines an enlarged chamber. The d... | 01/31/1984 |
| 4372302 | Instrument for retrieval of retracted threads of intrauterine contraceptive devices The invention concerns an instrument for retrieval of retracted threads of intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUD), the instrument being characterized by a relatively stiff handle part (1) connected to an archedly curved distal part (2), which has a roun... | 02/08/1983 |
| 4359044 | Method for placing implant in udder A method and instrument for placing an implant in the teat duct and udder of an animal, as a milk cow. The instrument has an elongated tubular member having a passage accommodating the implant. The tubular member is adapted to be inserted into the milk du... | 11/16/1982 |
| 4249525 | Instrument for loading an intrauterine device into an insertion tube An instrument adapted for collapsing the extended arms of a T-shaped intrauterine device and loading the collapsed device into an insertion tube is disclosed.... | 02/10/1981 |