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Polymeric acid contraceptive devices

US4360013A · kind A · utility

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17Claims
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Filing dateApr 21, 1980
Grant dateNov 23, 1982
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S424/14
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A disposable non-woven sponge vaginal contraceptive device is made of alginic acid or related polysaccharides bearing carboxylic acid functionality and a method of making same is disclosed.

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