Vaginal discharge collection device and intravaginal drug delivery system
Patent 5295984 Issued on March 22, 1994. Estimated Expiration Date: 
June 26, 2012. 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.
June 26, 2012. 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.Patent ReferencesInventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 904367 filed on 06/26/1992US Classes:604/317, MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.)604/327, Receptacle attached to or inserted within body to receive discharge therefrom604/330IntravaginalExaminersPrimary: Green, Randall L.Assistant: Gualtieri, Gina M. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA61M 001/00AbstractA 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 substantially enclosed within the rim when the device is being used. Advantageously, the rim and the reservoir are arranged such that compressing diametrically opposed portions of the rim toward each other causes a leading portion of the rim to dip downwardly to facilitate insertion of the device. The device is ergonomically constructed so as to be convenient to use, comfortable to wear internally, and reliable. A system for reliably, comfortably and conveniently introducing agents, including drugs and other substances, into the vaginal canal is also disclosed.Other References
Field of SearchMEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.)Receptacle attached to or inserted within body to receive discharge therefrom Receptacle or portion thereof inserted within body cavity Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) Intravaginal With external collector or support means Pessaries Diaphragm Inserters and removers Intravaginal (e.g., antirape devices) With cervical cap Nonabsorbent body opening occluders, seals, or supporters (e.g., surgical or natural orifice occluders) | |
