Patents Assigned to Bernard Chaffringeon
  • Publication number: 20030191439
    Abstract: A disposable device for transferring an active liquid into a body cavity has sufficient intrinsic consistency for being inserted by being thrust into the cavity. The device includes a central element, that is the source of at least part of the active liquid. The central element is preferably formed from a capsule having a wall that forms a detachable appendage. A peripheral element is arranged around the central element. The peripheral element may be a pad arranged to collect and absorb active liquid delivered into the body cavity by expanding and thereby being urged to press sealingly against mucous membrane of the body cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Applicant: Bernard Chaffringeon
    Inventor: Bernard Chaffringeon
  • Patent number: 6059735
    Abstract: A portable device for extemporaneous analysis of a body fluid in an intracorporeal cavity includes a tube adapted for introduction into the cavity and a rod slidably mounted in the tube. The rod has a gripping end which emerges from one end of the tube, and a second end that has elements for sampling of body fluid. The rod is capable of assuming two relative positions with respect to the tube, one retracted and the other deployed. The second end of the rod has two branches which can be spaced apart angularly, and the free end of each of the branches has elements for sampling of the body fluid. The branches are arranged in relation with the tube in such a way that, in the retracted position, the sampling elements of the two branches are drawn together and remain at a distal end of the tube, and in the deployed position, the branches are spaced apart outside the distal end of the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Bernard Chaffringeon
    Inventor: Jean-Claude Sgro
  • Patent number: 5840055
    Abstract: A disposable device for transfer of an active liquid into an intracorporeal cavity, having a central element able to contact the mucous membrane of an intracorporeal cavity; an absorbent peripheral element arranged around the central element that absorbs liquid; a temporary protective covering, that is sealed with respect to liquids, that prevents fluid communication between the peripheral element and the central element; an active liquid contained in the central element or the peripheral element; and a means for recovering the active liquid, which has circulated in the intracorporeal cavity, that is contained in the peripheral element or the central element, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Assignee: Bernard Chaffringeon
    Inventor: Jean-Claude Sgro