Intravaginal device with fluid transport plates
US8604269B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/202
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intravaginal device has a fluid storage element having a longitudinal axis and is in fluid communication with at least one fluid transport element. The at least one fluid transport element has a first plate having an outwardly oriented surface and an inwardly oriented surface and a second plate coupled to the first plate. The second plate has a first surface disposed and maintained in facing relationship with the inwardly oriented surface of the first plate and an opposite surface. The second plate is capable of separating from the first plate sufficiently to provide inter-plate capillary action. The at least one fluid transport element is bendable about an axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the fluid storage element.
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