发明名称 |
Expandable dome-shaped urinary incontinence device and a method of making the same |
摘要 |
An expandable dome-shaped urinary incontinence device is disclosed along with a method of making the device. The device includes a resilient member and a non-absorbent which at least partially encloses the resilient member. The non-absorbent and the resilient member are formed into an elongated softwind having a first end, a second end, a first portion located adjacent to the first end, a second portion located adjacent to the second end and a third portion located between the first and second portions. The softwind is folded upon itself, such that the first and second ends are aligned adjacent to one another and a closed loop is formed. The first and second portions are then brought together to minimize the closed loop and the third portion is transformed into a dome shape. The softwind is then compressed into an elongated pledget having an insertion end and a trailing end with the resilient member located at least in the insertion end. The resilient member is capable of expanding at least a portion of the third portion to provide support for a woman's urethra when properly inserted into a woman's vagina. The method includes the steps of enclosing the resilient member by the non-absorbent, folding the two materials to form a softwind, folding the softwind such that a closed loop is formed and transforming the closed loop into a dome shape, and then compressing the softwind into an elongated pledget.
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申请公布号 |
US6090038(A) |
申请公布日期 |
2000.07.18 |
申请号 |
US19980217396 |
申请日期 |
1998.12.21 |
申请人 |
KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC. |
发明人 |
ZUNKER, MARYANN;FELL, DAVID ARTHUR |
分类号 |
A61F2/00;A61F13/20;(IPC1-7):A61F2/00 |
主分类号 |
A61F2/00 |
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