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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7468056 | Colostomy bag and method of use A colostomy bag with a vent and a method for venting gas collected in the colostomy bag. A dual vent and cap assembly attached to a colostomy bag vents gas trapped in the bag either continuously or as periodically desired by a user. A method for venting gas collecte... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7435242 | Urination apparatus The present invention relates to urination apparatus for urine sample collection for testing of urine, waste urine collection for disposal of urine resulting from urination away from toilets, and simplification of urination by women without sitting on a toilet. A ur... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7217259 | Interlabial absorbent article An interlabial absorbent article is provided for disposition primarily within the vestibule of a female wearer. The article includes a liquid permeable top sheet, a polymeric film back sheet, and an absorbent material disposed between the top sheet and back sheet. T... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7195617 | Device for collecting surgical material A collection device for collecting material during a surgical procedure includes a collection chamber defined by an encompassing wall and having an opening sufficient for permitting collection of the material during the surgical procedure. A wicking material is posi... | 03/27/2007 |
| 6953456 | Tampon having an oval form after expansion and process for producing the same Digital tampons are disclosed which are capable of radially expanding into a non circular cross-sectional shape upon exposure to a wet environment, typically in use condition, so as to reduce bypass leakage. The inventions also relates to tampon blanks and a process... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6936013 | Intra-vaginal self-administered cell collecting device and method An intra-vaginal self-administered cell collecting device and method includes inserting a tampon-like telescoping tube intra-vaginally. The tube includes an expandable preformed absorbent member having a textured cover. The absorbent member also includes a retrieval... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6932805 | Shaped tampon Shaped tampons having varying perimeters are provided. Tampons disclosed comprise a mass of absorbent material formed into a self-sustaining shape comprising an insertion end, a withdrawal end, and a center region. The center region has at least one perimeter which ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6746432 | inflatable menstrual cup for blood leakage prevention An intravaginal inflatable member impermeable to fluids capable when inflated of providing sealable closure of the vaginal canal for the prevention of exit of menstrual blood from the vaginal orifice. The inflatable member can be connected to an absorbent member or ... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6747184 | Catamenial device for blood leakage prevention A catamenial device for blood leakage prevention composed of an inflatable-expandable member and an absorbent intravaginal member such as a tampon. The inflatable-expandable member houses a resiliently expandable inflation member generally made of open cell foam. Pr... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6702759 | Intra-vaginal self-administered cell collecting device and method An intra-vaginal self-administered cell collecting device and method includes inserting a tampon-like telescoping tube intra-vaginally. The tube includes an expandable preformed absorbent member having a textured cover. The absorbent member also includes ... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6559352 | Intravaginal inflatable member for blood leakage prevention An intravaginal inflatable member impermeable to fluids capable when inflated of providing sealable closure of the vaginal canal for the prevention of exit of menstrual blood from the vaginal orifice. The inflatable member can be connected to an absorbent... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6540728 | Inflatable menstrual cup for blood leakage prevention An intravaginal inflatable member impermeable to fluids adapted to collect upon inflation, menstrual blood and also capable of [provide] providing sealable closure of the vaginal canal for the prevention of vaginal exit of menstrual blood. By being inflat... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6479726 | Sanitary device for urinary incontinent males A sanitary device which may be applied and connected to the penis of a man suffering from urinary incontinence to contain urine emitted involuntarily, the sanitary device including an absorbent sheath for wrapping around and enclosing the penis, the sheat... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6428521 | Female external catheter device A female external catheter device collects and then channels urine away from the human body to a collection drain. The device minimizes urinary track infections, nosocomial infections and reduces a patient's risk of infection complications. The device als... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6355022 | Absorbent interlabial device with substance thereon for maintaining the device in position An absorbent interlabial device worn by female wearers for catamenial purposes, incontinence protection, or both, is disclosed. The absorbent interlabial device has at least one body-contacting surface which comprises a substance that contacts the wearer'... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6319238 | Absorbent interlabial article The present invention relates to an absorbent article designed and configured to fit between the labia. The article employs a plurality of stacked, flexible elements and provides improved fit and article retention, improved collection of bodily fluids and... | 11/20/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6241846 | Apparatus for manufacturing elastomeric articles An apparatus for manufacturing a device having a first elastomeric portion and a second elastomeric portion, the second elastomeric portion being formed into a non-planar shape, i.e., a vaginal discharge collection device that is formed of an elastomeric ... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6186990 | To a human bodily fluid collection device and method of collecting and absorbing the same A collection device for human bodily fluids includes an expandable, liquid permeable and insoluble pouch containing a proper volume of hydrophilic material. This hydrophilic material allows quick absorption of such fluids and turns into gelled material. T... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6155990 | Cervical specimen self-sampling device (pap tampon) A human female cervical specimen gathering device is disclosed which can be self administered by women. The device consists of a cardboard tube that houses a retractable sponge, The handle is adapted to allow it to serve as a screw-cap lid, once the devic... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6149635 | Incontinence appliance A urinary incontinence appliance constructed according to the invention includes hydrophilic absorbing media encased in a water-impermeable sheath having a closed end that is inserted into the vagina of the user and an open end external to the vagina that... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6126616 | Collection of biological products from human accessory reproductive organs by absorbent systems A cervical collection device (20) for collecting uterine and cervical secretions for medical diagnostic purposes. The cervical collection device (20) is placed over the cervical opening (14). Collection device (20) includes an outer elastomeric receptacle... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6045544 | Shaped absorbent interlabial device Absorbent devices, and more particularly absorbent devices that are worn interlabially by female wearers for catamenial purposes, incontinence protection, or both, are disclosed. The absorbent interlabial device of the present invention comprises a main a... | 04/04/2000 |
| 5916205 | Absorbent interlabial device Absorbent devices, and more particularly absorbent devices that are worn interlabially by female wearers for catamenial purposes, incontinence protection, or both, are disclosed. The absorbent interlabial device of the present invention comprises a main a... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5840055 | Disposable device for transfer of an active liquid into an intracorporeal cavity A disposable device for transfer of an active liquid into an intracorporeal cavity, having a central element able to contact the mucous membrane of an intracorporeal cavity; an absorbent peripheral element arranged around the central element that absorbs ... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5743893 | Device for collection of vaginal discharge The present invention provides a intravaginal collection device for the collection of vaginal discharge. The present collection device comprises a first layer that allows the passage of fluid therethrough but substantially prevents the passage of tissue a... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5718675 | Safety tampon A reusable tampon includes an interior cavity which can be filled with absorbent material. The absorbent material can be removed and new absorbent material inserted in its place through an opening in an upper portion of the tampon. The tampon has a body w... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5571095 | Disposable urine bag for females A disposable urine bag for females, including a bracket having an open bearing frame at one end for fitting around the vulva and a flat handle at an opposite end for carrying by hand, a polybag fastened to the open bearing frame for collecting urine, and ... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5498252 | Toxicity resistant, self-fitting and adjustable, self-closing tampon structure A menstrual, flow-controlling tampon comprising a generally upright insertion tube having upper and lower ends; flow-receiving structure positioned within the tube to be bodily displaced and expelled from the upper end of the tube; the flow-receiving stru... | 03/12/1996 |
| 5476455 | Toxicity resistant tampon structure A flow-controlling tampon, comprising, in combination a generally upright insertion tube having upper and lower ends, and a plunger within said tube and manipulable proximate the tube lower end; flow receiving structure positioned within the tube to be bo... | 12/19/1995 |
| 5395354 | Vaginal speculum and fluid collector for endoscopic surgery A malleable vaginal speculum is manually shaped to dilate the inner contour of a vagina sufficiently to allow manipulation of endoscopic surgical instruments within the vagina. The malleable vaginal speculum may optionally be coupled a funnel, apron and s... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5342331 | Toxicity resistant tampon structure A flow-controlling tampon, comprising a generally upright elongated sheath structure having an open upper end and a closed lower end, the upper end sized to fit about the cervix an inner, elongated, flow-control tube extending generally upright within the... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5336208 | Urinary incontinence pad A device for managing urinary incontinence in a human female includes a resilient body resilient adapted to fit between the labia minora and the floor of the vestibule of the vulva, thereby occluding the urethral meatus. An adhesive is applied to the body... | 08/09/1994 |
| 5300051 | Urinary catheter device The organization is arranged to provide for a sterile spacing of the labia majora permitting retraction of the labia majora permitting ease of inserting a catheter device into the urethra. The organization is of a pentagonal configuration to anatomically ... | 04/05/1994 |
| 5295984 | 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 ... | 03/22/1994 |
| 5231992 | Low-impact cervical cell and fluid collector A cervical cell and fluid collector includes a substantially disc-shaped main body made of a high-density, non-absorbent, non-fibrous, biologically inert polyurethane foam. A porous membrane is mounted in a mainly concave collection recess in the main bod... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5083572 | Removal of secretions from the prepubertal vagina Disclosed are methods of and apparatus for obtaining adequate vaginal secretions from the vaginas of prepubertal females for laboratory tests without causing iatrogenic damage to the genital tract and without frightening or causing trauma to the females. ... | 01/28/1992 |
| 5084036 | Device to facilitate self-catheterization in women A device is disclosed to facilitate self-catheterization in women who have an atonic bladder. The device comprises a body portion for insertion in the vagina, a locating member which lies substantially at right angles to the body portion and is intended t... | 01/28/1992 |
| 5074855 | Urinary incontinence pad A device for controlling urinary incontinence in a human female, comprising a resilient pad, configured to seal against and occlude the urethral meatus of the user. The pad includes a base that is adapted to seat against the vestibule of the user's vulva,... | 12/24/1991 |
