Patents by Inventor Allison CONTI

Allison CONTI has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20230233139
    Abstract: A vaginal insert device and method of use for improving and preventing symptoms associated with pelvic organ prolapse and urinary and/or fecal incontinence, administer medication or topical treatment, and/or collect a sample when the device is inserted, or any combination thereof. The vaginal insert device may be cone-shaped, may have a removal portion, may have external ridges, may have internal ribs, may have an open or closed top, or combinations thereof. The device may include cavities, diagnostic devices, and/or microchips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventor: Allison CONTI
  • Publication number: 20220183812
    Abstract: The present disclosure, in certain embodiments, relates to a flexible and non-absorbent vaginal insert device that is easier to insert and remove and is for use in improving and preventing symptoms associated with pelvic organ prolapse and urinary and/or fecal incontinence when the device is inserted. In certain embodiments, the device has an optionally cone-shaped upper portion that provides pelvic organ support and a removal portion or stem that facilitates insertion and removal of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventor: Allison CONTI
  • Patent number: 11291535
    Abstract: The present disclosure, in certain embodiments, relates to a flexible and non-absorbent vaginal insert device that is easier to insert and remove and is for use in improving and preventing symptoms associated with pelvic organ prolapse and urinary and/or fecal incontinence when the device is inserted. In certain embodiments, the device has an optionally cone-shaped upper portion that provides pelvic organ support and a removal portion or stem that facilitates insertion and removal of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: WATKINS-CONTI PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Allison Conti
  • Publication number: 20220071800
    Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a flexible and non-absorbent vaginal insert device shaped to be held securely in place in a vagina when inserted, so as to improve symptoms associated with pelvic organ prolapse or urinary incontinence or both, is provided. The device is designed to be relatively easy to insert and remove. An applicator may be used to aid with insertion. The vaginal insert device comprises an upper portion, having a cone-shaped body, having a circular transverse cross-section throughout its length, having a wall with an interior side and an exterior side, an upper open end, a lower end, and a hollow interior, wherein the upper open end of the upper portion is the innermost portion of the device during insertion, and wherein the wall of the upper portion can be squeezed to make the upper portion more compact for easier insertion of the device, and wherein after insertion the wall expands back to its original shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventor: Allison CONTI
  • Patent number: 11253348
    Abstract: The present disclosure, in certain embodiments, relates to a flexible and non-absorbent vaginal insert device that is easier to insert and remove and is for use in improving and preventing symptoms associated with pelvic organ prolapse and urinary and/or fecal incontinence when the device is inserted. In certain embodiments, the device has an optionally cone-shaped upper portion that provides pelvic organ support and a removal portion or stem that facilitates insertion and removal of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: WATKINS-CONTI PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Allison Conti
  • Patent number: 11219548
    Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a flexible and non-absorbent vaginal insert device shaped to be held securely in place in a vagina when inserted, so as to improve symptoms associated with pelvic organ prolapse or urinary incontinence or both, is provided. The device is designed to be relatively easy to insert and remove. An applicator may be used to aid with insertion. The vaginal insert device comprises an upper portion, having a cone-shaped body, having a circular transverse cross-section throughout its length, having a wall with an interior side and an exterior side, an upper open end, a lower end, and a hollow interior, wherein the upper open end of the upper portion is the innermost portion of the device during insertion, and wherein the wall of the upper portion can be squeezed to make the upper portion more compact for easier insertion of the device, and wherein after insertion the wall expands back to its original shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: WATKINS-CONTI PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Allison Conti
  • Patent number: 11185439
    Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a flexible and non-absorbent vaginal insert device shaped to be held securely in place in a vagina when inserted, so as to improve symptoms associated with pelvic organ prolapse or urinary incontinence or both, is provided. The device is designed to be relatively easy to insert and remove. An applicator may be used to aid with insertion. The vaginal insert device comprises an upper portion, having a cone-shaped body, having a circular transverse cross-section throughout its length, having a wall with an interior side and an exterior side, an upper open end, a lower end, and a hollow interior, wherein the upper open end of the upper portion is the innermost portion of the device during insertion, and wherein the wall of the upper portion can be squeezed to make the upper portion more compact for easier insertion of the device, and wherein after insertion the wall expands back to its original shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: WATKINS-CONTI PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Allison Conti
  • Publication number: 20190282350
    Abstract: The present disclosure, in certain embodiments, relates to a flexible and non-absorbent vaginal insert device that is easier to insert and remove and is for use in improving and preventing symptoms associated with pelvic organ prolapse and urinary and/or fecal incontinence when the device is inserted. In certain embodiments, the device has an optionally cone-shaped upper portion that provides pelvic organ support and a removal portion or stem that facilitates insertion and removal of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventor: Allison CONTI
  • Publication number: 20190117443
    Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a flexible and non-absorbent vaginal insert device shaped to be held securely in place in a vagina when inserted, so as to improve symptoms associated with pelvic organ prolapse or urinary incontinence or both, is provided. The device is designed to be relatively easy to insert and remove. An applicator may be used to aid with insertion. The vaginal insert device comprises an upper portion, having a cone-shaped body, having a circular transverse cross-section throughout its length, having a wall with an interior side and an exterior side, an upper open end, a lower end, and a hollow interior, wherein the upper open end of the upper portion is the innermost portion of the device during insertion, and wherein the wall of the upper portion can be squeezed to make the upper portion more compact for easier insertion of the device, and wherein after insertion the wall expands back to its original shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventor: Allison CONTI
  • Patent number: 10188545
    Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a flexible and non-absorbent vaginal insert device shaped to be held securely in place in a vagina when inserted, so as to improve symptoms associated with pelvic organ prolapse or urinary incontinence or both, is provided. The device is designed to be relatively easy to insert and remove. An applicator may be used to aid with insertion. The vaginal insert device comprises an upper portion, having a cone-shaped body, having a circular transverse cross-section throughout its length, having a wall with an interior side and an exterior side, an upper open end, a lower end, and a hollow interior, wherein the upper open end of the upper portion is the innermost portion of the device during insertion, and wherein the wall of the upper portion can be squeezed to make the upper portion more compact for easier insertion of the device, and wherein after insertion the wall expands back to its original shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: WATKINS-CONTI PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Allison Conti
  • Publication number: 20170049609
    Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a flexible and non-absorbent vaginal insert device shaped to be held securely in place in a vagina when inserted, so as to improve symptoms associated with pelvic organ prolapse or urinary incontinence or both, is provided. The device is designed to be relatively easy to insert and remove. An applicator may be used to aid with insertion. The vaginal insert device comprises an upper portion, having a cone-shaped body, having a circular transverse cross-section throughout its length, having a wall with an interior side and an exterior side, an upper open end, a lower end, and a hollow interior, wherein the upper open end of the upper portion is the innermost portion of the device during insertion, and wherein the wall of the upper portion can be squeezed to make the upper portion more compact for easier insertion of the device, and wherein after insertion the wall expands back to its original shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Applicant: Watkins-Conti Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Allison CONTI
  • Patent number: D979924
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: WATKINS-CONTI PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Allison Conti
  • Patent number: D981066
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: WATKINS-CONTI PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Allison Conti