Patents Assigned to Instead, Inc.
  • Patent number: 6796973
    Abstract: A vaginal discharge collection device is formed of an elastomeric rim and a flexible film reservoir. The rim may have a generally rectangular cross section and forms a collection space for collecting vaginal discharge. The reservoir may be collapsible so as to be substantially enclosed within the rim when the device is being used. Advantageously, the rim and the reservoir are arranged such that compressing diametrically opposed portions of the rim toward each other causes a leading portion of the rim to dip downwardly to facilitate insertion of the device. The device is ergonomically constructed so as to be convenient to use, comfortable to wear internally, and reliable. A system for reliably, comfortably and conveniently introducing agents, including drugs and other substances, into the vaginal canal is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: Instead, Inc.
    Inventors: Audrey Contente, Bruce F. Ross, Richard C. Potter