Intravaginal device with fluid transport plates
US8697936B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1051
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intravaginal device has a fluid storage element and at least one fluid transport element in fluid communication with the fluid storage element. The at least one fluid transport element has a first plate and a second plate coupled to the first plate. 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. The invention also includes methods and apparatus useful in the production of an intravaginal device.
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