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Self-examination device

US7254842B2 · kind B2 · utility

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31Claims
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Filing dateNov 1, 2004
Grant dateAug 14, 2007
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B42/00
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A self-examination device including (i) a first layer formed of two sheets of material connected to form a plurality of enclosures encapsulating fluid therein and (ii) a second layer composed of a sheet of material opposing the first layer and attached to the first layer along a first portion to form a cavity between the first and second layers. The second layer is unattached to the first layer along a second portion to form an opening to the cavity to receive at least a portion of a hand to enable a person to perform a self-examination via the enclosures of the first layer.

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