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Vaginal health diagnostics

US11571357B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 29, 2020
Grant dateFeb 7, 2023
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2005/0661
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device including a semi-rigid shell forming an external surface with at least part of the shell adapted to contact tissue of a body cavity. The shell includes a treatment band formed around the shell, a first portion forming a rounded end of the device that is distal to the treatment band, and a second portion formed around the circumference of the shell and located proximal to the treatment band. The device further includes a vibration mechanism configured to case the shell to vibrate, a sensor configured to provide sensor data upon contact with the tissue, and a processor configured to receive the sensor data and to use the sensor data to produce parameters of the tissue.

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