A device for the collection of a bodily sample from an anatomical cavity, the device includes an impermeable sheath arranged and configured to receive a user's finger, the sheath comprising a distal end and a proximal end; an absorbent body positioned at the distal end of the sheath; and a hermetically closable pad positioned at the proximal end of the sheath.
A61B 10/00 - Instruments pour le prélèvement d'échantillons corporels à des fins de diagnostic Autres procédés ou instruments pour le diagnostic, p. ex. pour le diagnostic de vaccination ou la détermination du sexe ou de la période d'ovulationInstruments pour gratter la gorge
A device for the delivery and/or application of a therapeutic composition in a delivery form into the rectal and/or vaginal cavity, the device includes an externally wearable pad; a non-absorbent platform for receiving the delivery form of therapeutic composition; and a sheath joining the platform to the pad such that a user's finger can be received in the sheath.
The present invention relates to a device for insertion into a human or animal cavity, the device comprising an internally wearable plug comprising a pharmaceutically active composition; an externally wearable anchor element; and a sheath joining the plug to the anchor element such that a wearer's finger can be received in the sheath to assist insertion.
A method of manufacturing a device (50) for insertion into a vaginal or rectal cavity. The method comprises providing a plug (52) configured to be worn inside the cavity, and providing a protective sheath (56) configured to accommodate at least part of the plug (52). The method then comprises heat sealing at least part of the protective sheath (56) to a first end of the plug (52) by at least one of: heat sealing at a temperature of between 100 and 200°C, heat sealing at a pressure of between 3 and 7 bar, and heat sealing for a duration of between 0.5 and 4 seconds.
A sealing apparatus for use in a method of manufacturing a device for insertion into a vaginal or rectal cavity. The sealing apparatus comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is configured to support at least part of an anchor element of a device and at least part of a protective sheath of a device. At least one of the first and second portions is movable relative to the other to a position so that the second portion applies pressure to the anchor element and sheath when the anchor element and sheath are supported by the first portion. One of the first and second portions comprises a heating element configured to apply heat to thermally seal a portion of the sheath to a portion of the anchor element. One of the first and second portions comprises a first end configured to apply pressure to the portions of the sheath and anchor element to be sealed, wherein the first end comprises a resiliently deformable material.
A method for manufacturing a device for insertion into a vaginal or rectal cavity. The method comprises providing an anchor element to be worn outside the vaginal or rectal cavity when the device is in use and forming a line of weakness in the externally wearable anchor element such that the anchor element is disposed to fold about the line of weakness. Forming the line of weakness comprises imprinting the anchor element to form the line of weakness.
The present invention relates to a device for the delivery and/or application of a therapeutic composition in a delivery form into the rectal and/or vaginal cavity, the device comprising an externally wearable pad (2); a non-absorbent platform (3) for receiving the delivery form of therapeutic composition; and a sheath (4) joining the platform to the pad such that a user's finger can be received in the sheath.
The present invention relates to a device for the delivery and/or application of a therapeutic composition in a delivery form into the rectal and/or vaginal cavity, the device comprising an externally wearable pad (2); a non-absorbent platform (3) for receiving the delivery form of therapeutic composition; and a sheath (4) joining the platform to the pad such that a user's finger can be received in the sheath.
The present invention relates to a device for the collection of a bodily sample from an anatomical cavity, the device comprising an impermeable sheath arranged and configured to receive a user's finger, said sheath comprising a distal end and a proximal end; an absorbent body positioned at the distal end of the sheath; and a hermetically closable pad positioned at the proximal end of the sheath.
A61B 10/00 - Instruments pour le prélèvement d'échantillons corporels à des fins de diagnostic Autres procédés ou instruments pour le diagnostic, p. ex. pour le diagnostic de vaccination ou la détermination du sexe ou de la période d'ovulationInstruments pour gratter la gorge
The present invention relates to a device for the collection of a bodily sample from an anatomical cavity, the device comprising an impermeable sheath arranged and configured to receive a user's finger, said sheath comprising a distal end and a proximal end; an absorbent body positioned at the distal end of the sheath; and a hermetically closable pad positioned at the proximal end of the sheath.
A61B 10/00 - Instruments pour le prélèvement d'échantillons corporels à des fins de diagnostic Autres procédés ou instruments pour le diagnostic, p. ex. pour le diagnostic de vaccination ou la détermination du sexe ou de la période d'ovulationInstruments pour gratter la gorge
05 - Produits pharmaceutiques, vétérinaires et hygièniques
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
Pharmaceutical preparations; medicated creams; sanitary
preparations; tampons; sanitary napkins; sanitary pads;
sanitary panties; absorbent sanitary articles; panty liners. Healthcare services including healthcare information,
counselling and consultation services; hygienic care for
human beings including hygienic care information,
counselling and consultation services.
The present invention relates to a device for insertion into a human or animal cavity, the device comprising an internally wearable plug comprising a pharmaceutically active composition; an externally wearable anchor element; and a sheath joining the plug to the anchor element such 5 that a wearer's finger can be received in the sheath to assist insertion
A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons
A61F 13/20 - Tampons, p. ex. tampons cataméniauxLeurs accessoires
ABSTRACT The present invention relates to a device for insertion into a human or animal cavity, the device comprising an internally wearable plug comprising a pharmaceutically active composition; an externally wearable anchor element; and a sheath joining the plug to the anchor element such that a wearer's finger can be received in the sheath to assist insertion Date Recue/Date Received 2020-12-23
A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons
A61F 13/20 - Tampons, p. ex. tampons cataméniauxLeurs accessoires
A sanitary product for use by women for the absorption of menstrual fluid, having a plug and a pad joined by a sheath. The plug is substantially cylindrical so that is fits comfortably in a vaginal cavity. The pad remains outside the vaginal cavity, but has an absorbent layer on an inward side proximal to the plug and a liquid impermeable layer on an outward side. In use, a wearer can insert a finger into the sheath from the outward side of the pad to assist with insertion of the plug into the vaginal cavity. A string is provided that extends inside the sheath from the outward end of the plug to aid removal of the product. A line of weakness extends along the major axis of the pad, about which the pad is disposed to fold in use.
A sanitary product 1 for use by women for the absorption of menstrual fluid has a plug 2 and a pad 3 joined by a sheath 4. The plug 2 is substantially cylindrical so that it fits comfortably in a vaginal cavity. The pad 3 remains outside the vaginal cavity, but has an absorbent layer on an inward side 9 proximal to the plug 2 and a liquid impermeable layer on an outward side 10. The sheath 4 includes a tube of absorbent material for drawing excess menstrual fluid from the plug 2 to the pad 3 and has a layer of liquid impermeable material on its inside surface. It extends from an outward end 6 of the plug 2, proximal to the pad 3, both to and through the pad 3. In use, a wearer can insert a finger into the sheath 4 from the outward side 10 of the pad 3 assist with insertion of the plug 2 into the vaginal cavity.
A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons
A61F 13/20 - Tampons, p. ex. tampons cataméniauxLeurs accessoires
A61F 13/472 - Serviettes hygiéniques, garnitures ou couches pour incontinence spécialement adaptées pour un usage féminin
This invention relates to a sanitary product (1) for use by women for the absorption of menstrual fluid and such like. The product (1) comprises a plug (2) and a pad (3) joined by a sheath (4). The plug (2) is substantially cylindrical so that is fits comfortably in a vaginal cavity. The pad (3) remains outside the vaginal cavity, but has an absorbent layer on an inward side (9) proximal to the plug (2) and a liquid impermeable layer on an outward side (10). The sheath (4) comprises a tube of absorbent material for drawing excess menstrual fluid from the plug (2) to the pad (3) and has a layer of liquid impermeable material on its inside surface. It extends from an outward end (6) of the plug (2), proximal to the pad (3), both to and through the pad (3). In use, a wearer can insert a finger into the sheath (4) from the outward side (10) of the pad (3) assist with insertion of the plug (2) into the vaginal cavity. When the product (1) is in place and the wearer's finger has been removed, the sheath (4) has sufficiently small diameter to avoid exerting any significant pressure on the vaginal orifice. A string (12) is provided that extends inside the sheath (4) from the outward end of the plug (2) to aid removal of the product (1).
A61F 13/20 - Tampons, p. ex. tampons cataméniauxLeurs accessoires
A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons
This invention relates to a sanitary product (1) for use by women for the absorption of menstrual fluid and such like. The product (1) comprises a plug (2) and a pad (3) joined by a sheath (4). The plug (2) is substantially cylindrical so that is fits comfortably in a vaginal cavity. The pad (3) remains outside the vaginal cavity, but has an absorbent layer on an inward side (9) proximal to the plug (2) and a liquid impermeable layer on an outward side (10). The sheath (4) comprises a tube of absorbent material for drawing excess menstrual fluid from the plug (2) to the pad (3) and has a layer of liquid impermeable material on its inside surface. It extends from an outward end (6) of the plug (2), proximal to the pad (3), both to and through the pad (3). In use, a wearer can insert a finger into the sheath (4) from the outward side (10) of the pad (3) assist with insertion of the plug (2) into the vaginal cavity. When the product (1) is in place and the wearer's finger has been removed, the sheath (4) has sufficiently small diameter to avoid exerting any significant pressure on the vaginal orifice. A string (12) is provided that extends inside the sheath (4) from the outward end of the plug (2) to aid removal of the product (1).
