Catamenial appliance

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1987-09-11

1989-01-24

Yasko, John D.

Surgery

Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material

Receptacle attached to or inserted within body to receive...

A61F 544

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047999292

ABSTRACT:
Catamenial appliance having a spring biased flexible ring insertable into the vagina of a female and over the cervix, attached to a collecting sheath to contain and direct menstrual flow. The collecting sheath protrudes from the vagina and is releasably attachable to a replaceable collector pouch containing leakproof internal reservoir means to receive and contain the menstrual flow. In alternate embodiments, the collecting sheath is provided with means to permit total intra-vaginal containment of menses. The collector pouch may be fabricated of water-degradable materials to permit the collector pouch to be disposed of in a standard commode.

REFERENCES:
patent: 300770 (1884-06-01), Farr
patent: 1682266 (1928-08-01), Daggy
patent: 1743733 (1930-01-01), Spardel
patent: 2182702 (1939-12-01), Previn

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