Patents Assigned to Repromed, Inc.
  • Povidone-iodine dispensing fiber
    Patent number: 4582052
    Abstract: A fibrous article is formed of a polymer composition which incorporates povidone-iodine and provides for its sustained release.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1986
    Assignee: Repromed, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Dunn, Danny H. Lewis, Leonard E. Laufe
  • Osmotic cervical dilator
    Patent number: 4467806
    Abstract: An osmotic cervical dilator has a sponge-like synthetic plastic body in which all the residual void spaces in the body are filled with a salt composition and the body shaped for insertion and retention in the cervix of the patient. The dilator, once inserted and retained by the cervix, is adapted to draw and to expand by osmotic effect and to retain cervical fluids and particularly water contained in the cervix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1984
    Assignee: Repromed, Inc.
    Inventors: Pouru Bhiwandiwala, Robert G. Wheeler
  • Surgical instrument for use in reversible sterilization or permanent occlusion procedures
    Patent number: 4267839
    Abstract: A forcep-like instrument is provided for mounting and ejecting either an elastic band or a hood for an occlusion procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1979
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1981
    Assignee: Repromed, Inc.
    Inventors: Leonard E. Laufe, Robert G. Wheeler