A61F13/2074

HIGH ABSORBENCY GARMENT LAYER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME
20230240904 · 2023-08-03 ·

A garment including a body, two leg openings, and a crotch area on an inner side of the garment. The crotch area comprises: a first layer, a second layer, a third layer and a fourth layer, the first layer is an innermost layer, the fourth layer is an outermost layer, and the second and third layers are intermediate layers extending between the first and fourth layers. At least one of the first to fourth layers comprises a moisture-wicking material or a waterproof material, and each of the first to fourth layers is, independently, a single layer or a plurality of layers.

TAMPON/SUPPOSITORY HYBRID
20230301843 · 2023-09-28 ·

Some implementations can include a tampon/suppository hybrid having at least one composition (e.g., pharmaceutical, medicinal plant, herbal composition, vitamin supplementation, and/or essential oil) applied to, attached to, or contained in the tampon (e.g., at or near an insertion point or tip of the tampon). When the tampon/suppository hybrid is inserted, the tampon/suppository hybrid works to provide the composition to the user, for example, to establish/re-establish the microbial flora of the host, while still absorbing secretions and or blood from menstruation flow.

Device And Methods For Treating Urothelial Conditions
20220023603 · 2022-01-27 ·

A disposable device for treating a condition of a ureter or kidney having a cylindrical body about 1-2 mm in diameter by about 5 to 10 mm in length and having a top and bottom end. The body is made of absorbent material that expands upon contact with pharmaceutical agent and bodily fluids and includes a string connected to the bottom end of the body for removing the device. The device can be used to treat a condition of the ureter or kidney by inserting into the ureter or kidney, delivering a pharmaceutical agent, and removing the device after it has been impregnated with fluid. The device can be included in a kit with an insertion device and/or appropriate pharmaceutical agents.

Anally Insertable Absorptive Device
20220008257 · 2022-01-13 ·

An anally insertable absorptive device for minimizing anal leakage includes a pad that is substantially cylindrically shaped and configured to be inserted through an anus into a rectum of a user. The pad is absorptive and is configured to absorb liquid in the rectum to prevent anal leakage. A string is coupled to and extends from a trailing end of the pad. The string is configured to be grasped in digits of a hand of the user, positioning the user to pull on the string to extract the pad from the rectum through the anus.

HEMOSTATIC MATERIAL AND DEVICE FOR ACHIEVING DURABLE HEMOSTASIS OF A BLEEDING BIOPSY TRACT
20220008258 · 2022-01-13 ·

Systems and method of facilitating hemostasis in a tract in a patient are disclosed. The method can include, in some cases, delivering an elongate member into the tract, the elongate member comprising a lumen; injecting a suspension through the elongate member, the suspension comprising pledgets comprising surface irregularities; a hemostatic agent; and particles comprising an average diameter less than an average diameter of the pledgets. The pledgets, hemostatic agent, and particles pack the tract and promote hemostasis.

Compositions, Delivery Devices, and Methods Thereof for Feminine Health
20210338572 · 2021-11-04 ·

Disclosed herein are compositions, delivery devices and methods for feminine health. A delivery device for feminine health can include a feminine hygiene product including an absorbent substrate and a composition absorbed onto the absorbent substrate for placement against a vulva, inserted into a vagina, or both. The composition can include a continuous phase and a dispersed phase dispersed throughout the continuous phase forming a fluid suspension. The continuous phase can include a solvent of one or more essential oils, one or more lubricants, or a combination thereof. The continuous phase can include one or more solutes dissolved in the solvent including one or more fat-soluble vitamins. The dispersed phase can include a pH-balancing agent, a dietary mineral, an absorbent, one or more water-soluble vitamins, or a combination thereof.

Feminine Hygiene Assembly
20230355448 · 2023-11-09 ·

A feminine hygiene assembly for absorbing menstrual fluids includes a tampon which is comprised of a fluid absorbent material to absorb menstrual fluids when the tampon is inserted into a vagina. A pair of chambers is each integrated into an interior of the tampon and each of the chambers contains a fluid. A first pull cord is integrated into the tampon and extends outwardly from the tampon for removing the tampon from the vagina. A second pull cord is integrated into the tampon and extends outwardly from the tampon. The second pull cord releases the fluid contained in each of the chambers when the second pull cord is pulled outwardly from the tampon to enhance removing the tampon from the vagina thereby increasing comfort for a user.

Tampon with intravaginal cannabinoid delivery device
11382799 · 2022-07-12 · ·

A tampon and therapeutic delivery device is disclosed and includes a generally cylindrical applicator tube defining a cartridge within which a tampon is slidably received for ejection through one end of the cartridge. A generally hollow cylindrical plunger member is slidably received within an opposite end of the cartridge for ejecting the tampon therefrom. A cannabinoid-infused disintegrable carrier material is partially embedded in and movably held by the tampon for intravaginal delivery when ejected from the cartridge, whereupon the cannabinoid agent is released into the vagina and absorbed through the vaginal mucosa to provide relief of dysmenorrhea. The cartridge has a plurality of slots to permit pre-lubrication of the tampon, if desired, prior to insertion into the vaginal cavity. The system delivers a higher concentration to the muscle of the uterus, the primary site for the dyskinetic muscle contraction, which is the pathophysiologic cause of dysmenorrhea.

Urinary Plug Device
20220087805 · 2022-03-24 ·

A disposable device for absorbing urine and/or bodily fluids in the urethra having a cylindrical body having a top and bottom end. The body is made of absorbent material that expands upon contact with urine and bodily fluids and includes a string connected to the bottom end of the body for removing the device from the urethra. The device can include a vasodilator in or on a surface of the body and can be used to treat urinary incontinence and/or erectile dysfunction by inserting into the urethra and removing the device after it has been impregnated with fluid. The device can be included in a kit with a plunger for insertion.

Compositions, delivery devices, and methods thereof for feminine health
11304894 · 2022-04-19 ·

Disclosed herein are compositions, delivery devices and methods for feminine health. A delivery device for feminine health can include a feminine hygiene product including an absorbent substrate and a composition absorbed onto the absorbent substrate for placement against a vulva, inserted into a vagina, or both. The composition can include a continuous phase and a dispersed phase dispersed throughout the continuous phase forming a fluid suspension. The continuous phase can include a solvent of one or more essential oils, one or more lubricants, or a combination thereof. The continuous phase can include one or more solutes dissolved in the solvent including one or more fat-soluble vitamins. The dispersed phase can include a pH-balancing agent, a dietary mineral, an absorbent, one or more water-soluble vitamins, or a combination thereof.