US3724463A
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Rotatable hygienic vaginal swab device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-09
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Granted: 1973-04-03
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Expires: 1990-11-09
Abstract
Abstract A vaginal swab device for use in cleansing the vaginal canal comprising: an elongated manually rotatable element having a series of adjacent spiral coils of absorbent strands wound thereon adjacent one extremity of said element, one end of each of said strands secured to said element whereby they may be spirally wound by rotating said element in one direction and unwound by rotating the element in the opposite direction.
Inventors
- 👤 E Vail
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 01:13
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A swab device for use in cleansing the vaginal canal, comprising: an elongated manually rotatable element having a series of adjacent spiral coils of absorbent strands would thereon adjacent one extremity of said element by means free from spring-clamping instrumentalities, one end of each of said strands secured to said element whereby they may be spirally wound by rotating the element in one direction and unwound by rotating the element in the opposite direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A swab device for use in cleansing the vaginal canal, comprising: an elongated manually rotatable element having a series of adjacent spiral coils of absorbent strands would thereon adjacent one extremity of said element by means free from spring-clamping instrumentalities, one end of each of said strands secured to said element whereby they may be spirally wound by rotating the element in one direction and unwound by rotating the element in the opposite direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 in which the endmost coil is secured to the extreme end of said element to form an abutment to prevent the series of coils from sliding from said element extending radially from said element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination set forth in claim 2 in which the strand forming said endmost coil is looped around the element to more securely fasten said endmost coil thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 in which the end of said element opposite from said series of coils has a periphery greater than that of said element to provide a convenient handle for manipulating said swab device.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-04-02 | 1976-10-02 | 1977-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-02 | 1980-10-02 | 1981-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-02 | 1984-10-02 | 1985-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |