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Disposable spermicide-releasing diaphragm

US4589880A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 14, 1983
Grant dateMay 20, 1986
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2003

Classification

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

Abstract

A disposable, spermicide-releasing intravaginal contraceptive barrier formed from a homogeneous blend mixture of a thermoplastic polymer, a water-soluble polymer and a spermicide which is released at a controlled rate sufficient to provide contraceptive action for a period of up to 48 hours and methods of making the same.

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