Applicator for intravaginal devices

US7935098B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• McNeil-PPC, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Michelle Bartning · Santa Rosa, US
• Mari Hou · Berkeley Heights, US
• Raymond J. Hull, Jr. · Hampton, US
• Kirsten Freislinger Luehrs · Palo Alto, US
• Scott M. Russell · San Jose, US
• Paul B. Swick · Lebanon, US
• Pramod Mavinkurve · Princeton, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 31, 2008
• Grant date: May 3, 2011
• Expiry date: Jul 30, 2028

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10S604/904
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An applicator for intravaginal devices includes an elongate handle, an insertion sleeve, and an intravaginal device support member. The elongate handle has an open first end that defines a cavity extending into the handle. The insertion sleeve extends from the open first end of the handle; it is arranged and configured to slide into the cavity of the handle and to accommodate an intravaginal device; and it has associated therewith a trigger. The intravaginal device support member is disposed in the cavity of the handle; it is operatively connected to the handle; and it has a bearing surface disposed proximate the open first end of the handle. The applicators are useful to ensure that intravaginal devices are placed in the appropriate position to be effective.