US3857394A
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Gynaecological device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-09-08
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Granted: 1974-12-31
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Expires: 1992-09-08
Abstract
Abstract A gynaecological device constituting a vulvar compress of oblong shape with a rim of absorbent material, comprises a support part of a flexible and impermeable material and another part forming a longitudinal bulge formed of a material of the gauze type matching the anatomical contours. The bulge can enclose a medicinal substance, impregnating the gauze, or housed in a compartment bounded by the gauze, for instance, in the form of a gynaecological suppository. The device may comprise a flexible and impermeable envelope, forming a pocket, in which are enclosed, before placing in operation, a medicament or a tampon to be applied, and arranged so that it comprises a first part adapted to cover the hand of the user at the moment of use and a second part constituted by an invagination inside of which a tampon is at least partially housed. A guide element for the positioning of the tampon or medicament may be included.
Inventors
- 👤 R Alemany
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:32
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/45; A61F13/47; A61F13/472; A61F13/20; A61F13/2051; A61F13/476; A61M; A61M31/00; A61F2013/4729
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
Gynaecological device constituting a vulvar compress of oblong shape, said device comprising a peripheral rim of absorbent material, a continuous substantially oblong support sheet of a flexible and impermeable material bounded by said rim, and a sheet of a material of the gauze type forming an inner lining on said support sheet, said lining being adapted to match the anatomical contours and said rim constituting the only absorbent part of the device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
Gynaecological device constituting a vulvar compress of oblong shape, said device comprising a peripheral rim of absorbent material, a continuous substantially oblong support sheet of a flexible and impermeable material bounded by said rim, and a sheet of a material of the gauze type forming an inner lining on said support sheet, said lining being adapted to match the anatomical contours and said rim constituting the only absorbent part of the device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
Gynaecological device according to claim 1, wherein said inner lining forms a longitudinal bulge in said oblong shape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
Gynaecological device according to claim 2, wherein said bulge encloses a medicinal substance.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
Gynaecological device according to claim 3, wherein said inner lining is impregnated with the medicinal substance.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
Gynaecological device according to claim 3, wherein said medicinal substance is housed in a compartment bounded by the inner lining.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
Gynaecological device according to claim 3, wherein said medicinal substance is in the form of a gynaecological suppository.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
72 words
Gynaecological device comprising a pocket of impermeable plastics material inside of which is housed an oblong compartment bounded by a substance of the gauze type and enclosing a medicinal cream, said pocket being arranged so that in the opened-out state it forms a support sheet and is in the shape of a rectangular or oval, oblong compress, as defined in claim 18, the compartment being oriented in the direction of greatest length.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
91 words
Gynaecological device, comprising a pocket of impermeable plastics material inside of which is housed an oblong compartment bounded by a substance of the gauze type and enclosing a medicinal cream, said pocket being arranged so that in the opened-out state it forms a support sheet and is in the shape of a rectangular or oval, oblong compress, the compartment being oriented in the direction of greatest length, wherein the support sheet comprises a ridge of material deformable and flexible but sufficiently strong to mate the longitudinal bulge to the anatomical contours.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
91 words
Gynaecological device, comprising a pocket of impermeable plastics material inside of which is housed an oblong compartment bounded by a substance of the gauze type and enclosing a medicinal cream, said pocket being arranged so that in the opened-out state it forms a support sheet and is in the shape of a rectangular or oval, oblong compress, the compartment being oriented in the direction of greatest length, wherein the support sheet comprises a ridge of material deformable and flexible but sufficiently strong to mate the longitudinal bulge to the anatomical contours.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
58 words
Gynaecological device according to claim 8, comprising a reinforcing element of the removable whale-bone type cooperating with the support sheet and formed of a deformable and malleable material capable of taking up by deformation and of preserving, a configuration due to which it applies the constituent gauze of the compress proper against the anatomical areas to be treated.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-12-30 | 1978-07-01 | 1978-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-30 | 1982-07-01 | 1982-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-30 | 1986-07-01 | 1986-12-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |