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Adjustable pessary device and method

US9717582B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Inventors

Benjamin Arcand · Minneapolis, US
Justin H. Huelman · Lino Lakes, US
Janet L. DeMarchi · Minnetonka, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 17, 2013
Grant date	Aug 1, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 9, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F6/08
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Various embodiments of an adjustable pessary device are provided. The device can include an elastic ribbon or band, such as Nitinol, encapsulated in a soft or flexible structure, such as a rubber shell. In addition to providing a conforming, comfortable shape, the rubber layer can have additional structures to interface and fit with the anatomical structures within the vagina.

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