Patent References 454573 594405 3312215 3467090 3703896 InventorApplicationNo. 07/037212 filed on 04/10/1987US Classes:128/839, Intrauterine128/834PessariesExaminersPrimary: Hafer, Robert A.Assistant: Brown, Michael A. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA61F 6/08 (20060101)A61F 6/00 (20060101) AbstractA 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 configuration while allowing for the device to be folded into a generally fusiform shape for insertion. | |