Electronically controlled wide band vibrating tampon with low disposable cost
US8728015B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 26, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/5005
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is an electronically controlled wide band vibrating tampon (ECWVT) apparatus to provide relief from feminine menstrual cramps and comprises a controllable vibration generator with selectable wide band vibration sources, an electromechanical transducer aka a vibration transmitter, and a disposable vibration transmitting tampon head (VTTH) to be inserted into the user's vaginal canal for customized and maximized relief from a user's menstrual cramps. Since only the VTTH is disposable and all other parts are reusable, the disposable cost is minimized.
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