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Prophylactic device for a female
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-06-01
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Granted: 1993-05-11
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Expires: 2012-06-01
Abstract
Abstract A prophylactic device is disclosed that can be utilized by a female. The device is a panty that includes upper and lower portions. The upper portion includes a velcro like fastener to allow the panty to be securely fastened to the user. The lower portion includes a tubular hour-glass shape which is adapted to be inserted into a vaginal area of the user. The tubular portion also includes a coil member for locking the tubular portion with the pubic bone of the user.
Inventors
- 👤 Betty J. Hardy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:12
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F6/00; A61F6/06; A61F6/065; A61F6/02; A61F6/04; A61F2006/041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
An unitary apparatus for contraception and prophylactic enhancement for use by a female user comprising: a first portion to fit over the torso of a female user, the first portion having a front, back, side and middle section, an attachment means at the side section of the first portion for allowing for a snug fit of the first portion on the user; a hollow tubular portion coupled to the middle section of the first portion, the tubular portion being able to be inserted into the vaginal area of the user, the hollow tubular portion including a dome member that covers the cervical area of the female user; and means projecting outwardly from the tubular portion for securing the dome member behind the pubic bone of the female user.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
An unitary apparatus for contraception and prophylactic enhancement for use by a female user comprising: a first portion to fit over the torso of a female user, the first portion having a front, back, side and middle section, an attachment means at the side section of the first portion for allowing for a snug fit of the first portion on the user; a hollow tubular portion coupled to the middle section of the first portion, the tubular portion being able to be inserted into the vaginal area of the user, the hollow tubular portion including a dome member that covers the cervical area of the female user; and means projecting outwardly from the tubular portion for securing the dome member behind the pubic bone of the female user.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the attachment means comprises first and second hook and loop fasteners attached to the side section thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the hollow tubular portion is in s hour-glass configuration.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the securing means is a coil member which is attached to the dome member.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-05-10 | 1996-11-09 | 1997-05-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-05-10 | 2000-11-09 | 2001-05-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-05-10 | 2004-11-09 | 2005-05-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |