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Method for fabricating intra-uterine contraceptives

US5417223A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 1992
Grant dateMay 23, 1995
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F6/144
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a method of fabricating intra-uterine contraceptives, the said contraceptives comprising an elongated component (2), a copper wire spiral (3) placed around the elongated component (2) and a crosswise component (1) attached essentially by its middle point to one end of the elongated component (2). The elongated component (2) essentially of equal diameter throughout its length and the crosswise component (1) lateral to the elongated component (2) and attached to it by its midpoint are formed into a single contiguous piece. A separate copper wire spiral (3) is placed over the elongated component (2) via its unobstructed end, whereafter a sleeve (4) is then attached to support the copper wire spiral (3).

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