Patents Assigned to Dia-Sert Corp.
  • Patent number: 4300544
    Abstract: Disclosed is a disposable contraceptive in which a first member engages the vaginal vault and a second member, secured to the first member, engages and closes the cervical opening. The first and second members are substantially discoid, with the second member smaller in discoid area than the first. The second member is a generally impermeable sponge-like material which is lubricated to aid in adhesion and closure of the cervix. The first member is generally resiliently closable so that the overall dimension of the contraceptive may be reduced in size for insertion into the vaginal vault. The first member is defined at least by opposed anterior and posterior portions which engage the respective anterior and posterior portions of the vaginal vault. The second member is coupled or joined to the first member at the posterior portion.In one embodiment, the second member is a sponge joined to a film. The film is held in position to define the first discoid member surface by a rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1979
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1981
    Assignee: Dia-Sert Corp.
    Inventor: Harry W. Rudel