Patents by Inventor Michael La Vean

Michael La Vean 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).

  • Patent number: 10874432
    Abstract: A conception device includes a dome having a collapsible sidewall, an annular rim, an integral dome rib, and three or more gripping flanges along the inner surface of the rim. The gripping flanges may effectively position and secure the device over the cervix for the concentration of semen on the cervical os to effect fertilization independently or with the aid of biologically active agents. The device may additionally include a handle extending from the annular rim at an angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Conceivex, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael La Vean
  • Publication number: 20190336167
    Abstract: A conception device includes a dome having a collapsible sidewall, an annular rim, an integral dome rib, and three or more gripping flanges along the inner surface of the rim. The gripping flanges may effectively position and secure the device over the cervix for the concentration of semen on the cervical os to effect fertilization independently or with the aid of biologically active agents. The device may additionally include a handle extending from the annular rim at an angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventor: Michael La Vean
  • Publication number: 20130267769
    Abstract: A conception device includes a dome having a collapsible sidewall, an annular rim, and three or more gripping flanges along the inner surface of the rim. The gripping flanges may effectively position and secure the device over the cervix for the concentration of semen on the cervical os to effect fertilization independently or with the aid of biologically active agents. The device may additionally include a handle extending from the annular rim at an angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: CONCEIVEX, INC.
    Inventor: Michael La VEAN
  • Patent number: 8454493
    Abstract: A conception device includes a dome having a collapsible sidewall, an annular rim, and three or more gripping flanges along the inner surface of the rim. The gripping flanges may effectively position and secure the device over the cervix for the concentration of semen on the cervical os to effect fertilization independently or with the aid of biologically active agents. The device may additionally include a handle extending from the annular rim at an angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Conceivex, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael La Vean
  • Publication number: 20100242968
    Abstract: A conception device includes a dome having a collapsible sidewall, an annular rim, and three or more gripping flanges along the inner surface of the rim. The gripping flanges may effectively position and secure the device over the cervix for the concentration of semen on the cervical os to effect fertilization independently or with the aid of biologically active agents. The device may additionally include a handle extending from the annular rim at an angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventor: Michael La VEAN
  • Publication number: 20080242919
    Abstract: A conception cap includes a dome having a collapsible sidewall, an annular rim, and three or more, gripping flanges along the inner surface of the rim. The gripping flanges may effectively position and secure the cap over the cervix for the concentration of semen on the cervical os to effect fertilization independently or with the aid of biologically active agents. The cap may additionally include a handle extending from the annular rim at an angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: MELROCK LTD.
    Inventor: Michael La VEAN
  • Patent number: 5857959
    Abstract: A conception cap comprising a thin, form-assuming, flexible dome, an annular rim, and thin, gripping fingers along the inner surface of the rim that make up a notched indentation to effectively position and secure the cap over the cervix for the concentration of sperm on the cervical Os to effect fertilization independently or with the aid of biologically active agents. The conception cap is also included as a component in a conception kit, allowing a woman to conduct the steps of the method of conception using the kit in the privacy of her home.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: Veos France EURL
    Inventors: Michael La Vean, Janet Tlapek