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Labial sanitary pad

US4631062A · kind A · utility

167Cited by
23References
32Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 1, 1985
Grant dateDec 23, 1986
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 1, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2013/53721
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A labial pad (30) having an anatomically conformable configuration with a generally ovate geometry defined by a principal longitudinal axis (L), a minor transverse axis (T) and a generally orthogonal lateral or height axis (H), is comprised of a laterally upwardly directed projection (52) lying generally along the longitudinal axis within the posterior region (54) of the pad and having a prominence (64) proximate the distal end (60) thereof tapering toward the proximal end (58) along the longitudinal axis and to the opposed sides (62) along the transverse axis, wherein the projection is configured for disposition within the vestibule (32) of a wearer over a region bounded generally by the posterior labial commissure (36) and the labia terminating at or about the latter and extending forwardly therefrom over the vulva, to occlude the vestibule against flow of menses or the like while protecting the urogenitals from chafing contact.

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