US4033338A
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Vibratory feminine hygiene vacuum device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-06-04
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Granted: 1977-07-05
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Expires: 1996-06-04
Abstract
Abstract A feminine hygiene vacuum device includes an elongated flexible tubular intake portion for insertion into the vaginal tract. A motor driven centrifugal impeller within the device creates a radially inward air flow through plural intake ports in the tubular wall of the intake portion. An arm within the intake portion extends radially from a longitudinally directed motor driven rotating shaft and engages the interior wall of the intake portion. The intake portion undergoes a vibratory flexure in response to rotation of the shaft.
Inventors
- 👤 Kingsley Igwebike
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 13:17
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H9/00; A61H9/005; A61H19/00; A61H19/40; A61H19/44; A61M; A61M1/00; A61M1/71; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/01; A61H2201/0119; A61H2201/0153; A61H2201/14; A61H2201/1418; A61H2205/00; A61H2205/08; A61H2205/087; A61H23/00; A61H23/02; A61H23/0254; A61M2205/00; A61M2205/82; A61M2205/8206
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A feminine hygiene vacuum device comprising: a housing including an elongated tubular flexible intake portion for insertion into the vaginal tract; a plurality of spaced-apart intake ports formed in the tubular wall of said intake portion; motor means with said housing; an impeller within said housing driven by said motor means, said impeller being positioned for setting up a path of air flow radially inward through said intake ports and longitudinally along the interior of said intake portion; and a collection bag within said housing intermediate said path of air flow.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A feminine hygiene vacuum device comprising: a housing including an elongated tubular flexible intake portion for insertion into the vaginal tract; a plurality of spaced-apart intake ports formed in the tubular wall of said intake portion; motor means with said housing; an impeller within said housing driven by said motor means, said impeller being positioned for setting up a path of air flow radially inward through said intake ports and longitudinally along the interior of said intake portion; and a collection bag within said housing intermediate said path of air flow.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
70 words
The device of claim 1 further comprising a longitudinally directed shaft within said intake portion coupled for being rotated by said motor means; and an arm extending radially and fixedly from said shaft and slideably engaging the interior wall of said intake portion for flexing said intake portion in the direction of extension of said arm whereby said intake portion undergoes vibratory flexure in response to rotation of said shaft.
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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) | 1980-07-04 | 1981-01-03 | 1981-07-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-04 | 1985-01-03 | 1985-07-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-04 | 1989-01-03 | 1989-07-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |