Patents by Inventor Michael G. LaVean

Michael G. LaVean 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: 20030060785
    Abstract: A vaginal device such as a cervical cap diaphragm vaginal ring or other intra-vaginal device designed for delivery of biologically active materials has a first member and a second member which are selectively attached to each other, at least one of the members comprising a releasable biologically active material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 1996
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventors: MICHAEL G. LAVEAN, JANET M. TLAPEK
  • Patent number: 6230709
    Abstract: An improved cervical cap positioned over a cervix to concentrate sperm and effect fertilization having a thin-walled, flexible, and pliant dome with an integrally-molded flexible annular rim. The cervical cap further includes an elongated string of elastomeric material having first and second ends. The first end of the elongated string is connected to the apex portion of the dome and the second end is connected to a loop for removing the cap from a vaginal cavity. The loop is intended to remain outside the vaginal cavity when the cap is positioned over the cervix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Inventor: Michael G. LaVean