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Tunable stiffness menstrual device

US11234857B2 · kind B2 · utility

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7Claims
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Filing dateApr 5, 2021
Grant dateFeb 1, 2022
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F5/4404
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A menstrual device with a reservoir portion and a rim portion where the rim element is comprised of stiffer higher durometer resilient material while the reservoir portion is made from a softer lower durometer material. Additionally, other portions of the menstrual device may have differing durometer materials. The menstrual device may be configured with a compression relief element to help improve the overall folding of the device for use.

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