An intravaginal device comprising:
a. at least one fluid transport element comprising;
i. a first plate having an outwardly oriented surface and an inwardly oriented surface; and
ii. a second plate coupled to the first plate;
1. that has a first surface disposed and maintained in facing relationship with the inwardly oriented surface of the first plate and an opposite surface; and
2. that is capable of separating from the first plate sufficiently to provide inter-plate capillary action;
wherein the fluid transport element comprises a plurality of spacer elements that are disposed to separate the surfaces of the first and second plates; and
b. a fluid storage element having a longitudinal axis, the fluid storage element being in fluid communication with the at least one fluid transport element;
wherein the at least one fluid transport element is bendable about an axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the fluid storage element.
申请公布号
EP2275066(B1)
申请公布日期
2013.08.14
申请号
EP20100176626
申请日期
2005.05.13
申请人
JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER COMPANIES, INC.
发明人
CHASE, DAVID J.;DANYI, ERIN;HOU, MARI;GLASGOW, TARA;KOZOROVITSKY, JULIA;STURGEON, JENNIFER