ENCASING DEVICE FOR DISPENSING TOPICAL PRODUCTS FOR ORAL, VULVAR AND ANAL USE, ATTACHABLE TO PORTABLE APPLICATOR FOR VAGINAL AND RECTAL USES

Abstract

Set of applicators for dispensing topical products in a single dose in the anal, oral, rectal, vaginal and vulvar mucous and semi-mucous membranes. The encasement type packaging is similar to a condom, but smaller, presenting a compartment filled with the desired pharmaceutical formulation to be used in a single dose, located at its distal end, which contains orifices through which the product will be expelled. The content of the packaging can be applied with the finger of an individual or with a portable applicator. Said portable applicator does not directly contact the mucous and semi-mucous membranes, since it is covered by the fine encasement. The applicator has two encasable parts, making the transport thereof efficient, since it is extended upon encasement. A rounded anatomic part is encased in the applicator for compressing the product reservoir. The solution developed can be used to deliver medications to treat medical conditions and illnesses, or promote relief and comfort, in a safe, efficient, practical and discrete manner.

Claims

1. An encasing device for dispensing topical products for oral, vulvar and anal uses, attachable to portable applicator for vaginal and rectal uses comprising a packaging type encasement device (01) having a compartment (02) filled with a desirable formulation in a single dose, wherein the compartment (02) is located in the upper portion of the encasement (01); said encasement (01) having orifices (06) located in its upper end and open lower end (03) where a finger or a portable applicator (08) is inserted for pressing the compartment (02); wherein said compartment upon compression expels the formulation through the orifices (06).

2. The encasing device for dispensing topical products for oral, vulvar and anal uses, attachable to portable applicator for vaginal and rectal uses wherein the encasement (01) comprises a small thimble (07) made of latex, malleable rubber or similar, holding the compartment (02) in the upper end (05) of the encasement (01).

3. The encasing device for dispensing topical products for oral, vulvar and anal uses, attachable to portable applicator for vaginal and rectal uses of claim 1, wherein said portable applicator is covered in its upper portion by an anatomical encasement part (12), said part (12) being covered by said encasement packaging (01).

4. The encasing device for dispensing topical products for oral, vulvar and anal uses, attachable to portable applicator for vaginal and rectal uses of claim 1, wherein said packaging type encasement (01) is disposable after use.

5. The encasing device for dispensing topical products for oral, vulvar and anal uses, attachable to portable applicator for vaginal and rectal uses of claim 1, wherein said packaging type encasement (01) remains in its unwrapped form until it is used without being compressed.

6. The encasing device for dispensing topical products for oral, vulvar and anal uses, attachable to portable applicator for vaginal and rectal uses of claim 1, wherein said packaging type encasement (01) is made of flexible material having a smooth surface.

7. The encasing device for dispensing topical products for oral, vulvar and anal uses, attachable to portable applicator for vaginal and rectal uses of claim 1, wherein the portable applicator (08) is composed of two parts (09)(10) and is encasable by means of thread, Luer Lock system or any other encasement and locking system (11).

8. The encasing device for dispensing topical products for oral, vulvar and anal uses, attachable to portable applicator for vaginal and rectal uses of claim 1, wherein the portable applicator (08) presents sizes between 0.6 and 1.2 cm, preferably 0.8 cm in diameter, and the two parts (09)(10) have 5 to 8 cm, preferably 6 cm in length each, reaching total length of 10 to 16 cm, preferably 12 cm, when extended for use.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS

[0022] For the present invention to be fully understood and put into practice by any technician from the technology sector, it has to be described in a clear, concise and sufficient manner, based on the accompanying drawings, which illustrate and support it, as indicated below:

[0023] FIG. 1 represents the encasement in an unrolled/wrapped format from a front perspective.

[0024] FIG. 2 represents the encasement in elongated format from a front perspective.

[0025] FIG. 3 represents the two unencased parts that make up the portable applicator from a front perspective.

[0026] FIG. 4 represents the encased portable applicator from a front perspective.

[0027] FIG. 5 represents the anatomical encasement part from a front perspective.

[0028] FIG. 6 represents the combination formed by the packaging, portable applicator and anatomical encasement part from a front perspective.

DESCRIPTION

[0029] The present invention consists of a single dose packaging type encasement (01) for dispensing formulations in a safe manner into the oral, vulvar, vaginal, anal and rectal mucous and semi-mucous membranes, being further endowed with two devices (08)(12) to facilitate vaginal and rectal application. Said devices (08)(12) do not come into contact with the mucous and semi-mucous membranes and are reusable, since they are covered by packaging (01) that comes into direct contact with said regions and is disposable.

[0030] In short, the invention is based on the search for a form of applying formulations in the oral, vulvar, vaginal, anal and rectal mucous and semi-mucous membranes in a safe manner, easy to carry in bags and vanity cases by being low volume, and low in cost.

[0031] The present invention refers to the following objects: (I) malleable packaging type encasement (01) having a compartment (02) for the desirable formulation, (II) portable cylindrical elongatable applicator (08) and (III) encasement part (12) having an anatomic design.

[0032] Said encasement (01) is kept in its unrolled format until the moment of use, similar to widely marketed male condoms. This is in fact a refill of the pharmaceutical formulation used. The lower end (03) of the encasement (01) is open to be placed on the portable applicator or on the very finger of the user, and the lower end (03) is further endowed with a hardened fine ring on which the encasement is wrapped/rolled. The encasement also presents a cylindrical body (04) and upper end in semi-spherical format (05). Its distal portion, located at the upper end, contains its own compartment (02) to store the desired or chosen formulation. This distal portion also presents orifices (06) through which the product is dispensed when the compartment (02) is compressed by a finger or by the portable cylindrical elongatable applicator (08) and ruptured.

[0033] The inner part of the encasement is composed of a small thimble (07) made of latex, malleable rubber or similar, which holds the compartment (02) in the upper end (05) of the encasement (01), that enables the product of the compartment (02) to be pushed outwardly the orifices (06) thereof, with the help of the portable applicator and of the rubber part, or even the user's finger. The small thimble (02) is designed to resist to the pressure of the applicator or user's finger while the compartment (02) is designed to suffer rupture of the membrane containing the medicine and release said medicine through the said orifices (06). The packaging type casing (01) is disposable and should not be reused. The compartment (02) and the amount of product to be dispensed may vary according to the purpose of use and the type of formula to be used. Equally, the orifices (06) may vary in form and size, according to different products. Accordingly, the compartment (02) which contains the product to be dispensed through the orifices (06) may have its volume altered to satisfy specific purposes.

[0034] When the small thimble (07) suffers a pressure made by a finger or an elongatable applicator, the compartment (02) is pushed toward the orifices (06). With this pressure, the compartment (02) is ruptured and releases the product by the orifices into the cavity intended to receive the medicine. Although the compartment (02) is ruptured, the small thimble (07) resists to the pression and no product is spilled by this membrane into the finger or the enlongatable applicator, thus avoiding contamination of the product. For this feature the compartment (02) membrane may be thinner than the small thimble (07) or otherwise, be made of a material less resistant to the said pressure applied. Because of that, the product is fully released through the orifices (06) into the mucosa, avoiding waste of the product. This is achieved because the small thimble (07) fills the entire contour of the upper end (05) with the pressure and its structure is kept intact, preventing the product to leek to the finger or to the portable cylindrical elongatable applicator (08) that is making the pressure.

[0035] The packaging type encasement (01) is commercialized inside protection devices that promote sealing, such as rigid blisters, and is wrapped separately to prevent loss of the formulations and/or contamination. This element (01) is made of flexible material, that can be wrapped/rolled and does not cause inconvenience, allergic reactions or irritations when in contact with mucous and semi-mucous membranes, for example, but not limited to latex from natural rubber or other non-irritant rubbers or similar. Its sizes are between 1 and 2 cm, preferably 1.5 cm in diameter, and from 10 to 15 cm, preferably 12 cm in length when elongated. Both the diameter and the length of the packaging type encasement (01) may vary according to the purpose of use.

[0036] The portable applicator (08) presents a cylindrical format and it is covered at the moment of use by an anatomical encasement part (12), which in turn, is covered by the encasement (01). The portable applicator (08) is composed of two encasable parts, one upper (09) and the other lower (10), attached by means of a thread, Luer Lock system or any other encasement and locking system (11). The fact that the applicator is comprised of encasable two parts (09)(10) means it can be discretely carried to various locations, without generating embarrassment during application of the formulations because it is extended when the two parts are joined.

[0037] The applicator (08) is particularly useful for pushing the product contained in the compartment of the packaging on the desired site, mainly in the vaginal and rectal cavities, places where it is hard to put medications with the use of the fingers only. It can be disposable or otherwise, being washable and reusable after use, without risk of contamination, as this part does not come into contact with mucous and semi-mucous membranes. It is made of plastic material that is rigid enough to provide support at the moment of application and is non-irritant, although it does not have direct contact with the mucous membranes of the user's body where he/she wishes to apply the formulation. Its sizes are between 0.6 and 1.2 cm, preferably 0.8 cm in diameter and the two parts of which it is composed are 5 to 8 cm, preferably 6 cm in length each, amounting to 10 to 16 cm long, preferably 12 cm in length when extended for use.

[0038] The anatomic encasement part (12) is attached on the upper part of the portable applicator (08). Its distal end presents an anatomic form, designed to assist the output of the product from inside the packaging inwardly of the vagina or rectum, without causing injury to the user. At its lower part an opening is located for encasing the portable applicator (08). This part may be disposable or otherwise, since it will be covered by the encasement (01), and may be washed and reused after use. It is preferably made of rubber or plastic material, should be rigid enough to provide support at the moment of application and should also have minimal softness to promote comfort at the moment of application. Another possible configuration consists of a part injected into the rigid polymer and covered by a polymer/rubber layer to provide greater comfort to the user. It presents approximately 1 to 2 cm, preferably 1.5 cm in diameter and 1.5 to 2.5 cm, preferably 2 cm in length, and may present different sizes according to the purpose.

[0039] The following form of use is recommended to dispense formulations in the vaginal and rectal regions:

a. Encase the two parts (09)(10) of the portable applicator (08), making it elongated;
b. Encase the lower part of the polymeric/rubber part (12) on the upper part of the portable applicator already elongated;
c. Withdraw the packaging type encasement (01) from the blister;
d. Attach the packaging type encasement (01), containing the product, on the upper part of the polymeric/rubber part (12) and unroll the packaging type encasement (01) along the polymeric/rubber part (12) and the portable applicator (08);
e. Introduce the combination set into the desired cavity;
f. Hold the end of the packaging type encasement (01) at the distal part of the applicator (08) upon introducing into the vagina or rectum and push the applicator (08) to empty the distal portion of the encasement (01), so that the product is released through the orifices (06) inside the cavity;
g. Withdraw the combination from the cavity and remove the packaging type encasement (01) from the applicator (08);
h. Discard the packaging type encasement (01);
i. If desired, wash the portable applicator (08) and the polymeric/rubber part (12) for subsequent use.

[0040] For the oral, vulvar and anal regions, the following form of use is recommended:

a. Withdraw the packaging type encasement (01) from the blister;
b. Attach the encasement (01) containing the product at the tip of the user's finger and unwrap it along same finger, covering it;
c. Place the finger on the desired site and compress the reservoir against the wall of the site to be dispensed with the medicine;
d. Accordingly, the product will be released through the orifices (06), directly at the desired site;
e. If necessary, distribute the product to be dispensed, by gentle movements over the desired site;
f. Withdraw the finger from the site;
g. Unwrap/unroll the packaging type encasement (01) and discard it.

[0041] It is important to emphasize that the drawings and description set out do not have the weight of limiting the execution forms of the inventive concept now proposed, but rather to illustrate and make the conceptual innovations disclosed in this invention comprehensible. Therefore, the descriptions and pictures should be interpreted in an illustrative manner as opposed to a limitative one, and there may be other equivalent or analog forms of implementation of the inventive concept now disclosed and which does not stray from the scope of protection delineated in this invention.

[0042] The present specification referred to an innovative packaging which is attached either to an elongated applicator or to the user's finger, endowed with novelty, descriptive sufficiency [full disclosure], inventive step, industrial application and, consequently, satisfies all the essential requirements for the grant of the privilege sought.