Applicator for cervical caps

Patent 4993432 Issued on February 19, 1991. Estimated Expiration Date:

March 28, 2009. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

Abstract Claims Description Full Text

Patent References

3129971

3346187

4093291

Instrument for retrieval of retracted threads of intrauterine contraceptive devices Patent #: 4372302
Issued on: 02/08/1983
Inventor: Akerlund

Inventors

Application

No. 329937 filed on 03/28/1989

US Classes:

128/838, Inserters and removers294/1.2, CONTACT LENS APPLICATOR606/107, Means for removing, inserting or aiding in the removal or insertion of eye lens material606/119Obstetric or gynecological instruments

Examiners

Primary: Hafer, Robert A.
Assistant: Cofsky, Lynda M.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

Petit; Michael G.

International Class

A61F 006/06

Abstract

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.