INSERT FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS AND THE PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

Abstract

The object of the invention belongs to the field of contraceptive devices, more precisely to the field of inserts for humans and animals intended for contraception.

The essence of the insert according to the invention is that the intra-vaginal or uterine insert is shaped as a letter V, wherein the insert is made of into a spiral coiled stainless steel, which is galvanized with one or more different metals selected in the group consisting of copper, silver and copper in combination with gold. The insert has two modes of function, contraceptive and healing, wherein contraceptive function is more important for human females, while the healing effect has higher importance for female animals.

Described insert for humans and animals according to the invention allows safe use. In addition, the insert with added gold has healing properties. At the same time, adjustment of dimensions depending on human or animal needs is possible, so that the insert fits perfectly, and therefore has optimal activity. Furthermore, insert insertion can be carried out according to standard and already known methods.

Claims

1. An insert for humans and animals comprising a V-shape, wherein: the insert (1) comprises two curved branches (2a in 2b) in the shape of an arc, on the bottom is a ring part (3), onto which a string (4) can be optionally attached, the insert has a spiral diameter (A) of 1.3 mm, arc length (B) between 20 and 30 mm, angle (C) between both branches 76 and 77° and radius (D) between 14.0 and 22.5 mm; and that the insert is made of into a spiral coiled stainless steel, which is galvanized with one or more metal selected from the group consisting of copper, silver and copper in combination with gold, and that the thickness of the galvanization deposit is from 10 to 30 μm, preferably 20 μm.

2. The insert of claim 1, characterized in that the stainless steel is galvanized with copper.

3. The insert of claim 1, characterized in that the stainless steel is galvanized with copper combined with gold.

4. The insert of claim 1, characterized in that the stainless steel is galvanized with silver.

5. The insert of claim 1 comprising the following dimensions: arc length: 20,003 mm; angle: 76.6°; radius: 14,964 mm; and weight: 0.31 g.

6. The insert of claim 1 comprising the following dimensions: arc length: 24.89 mm; angle: 76.5°; radius: 18,642 mm; and weight: 0.38 g.

7. The insert of claim 1 comprising the following dimensions: arc length: 30 mm; angle: 76.76°; radius: 22,393 mm; and weight: 0.45 g.

8. The insert of claim 1 for use in preventing pregnancy in women.

9. The insert of claim 1 for use in treating infections of uterus, polyps of reproductive organs and tumours of reproductive organs in female animals.

Description

[0020] Insert for humans and animals will be described in further detail with a detailed description and a FIGURE, which shows:

[0021] FIG. 1 Insert for humans and animals according to the invention

[0022] Insert 1 is basically a spiral 1a made from a metal wire, which is divided into two branches 2a and 2b, wherein the bottom part 3 is ring-shaped and represents the middle part of the spiral 1. The spiral 1 is from the ring part 3 curved upwards so that branches 2a and 2b are curved as arcs pointing to opposite sides, thereby forming a letter V. The symmetrical branches 2a and 2b are connected with the ring part 3, which allows attachment of a string or any other means for easier insert removal. The spiral 1 is made of stainless steel, which is coiled into a thick spiral with a diameter of 1.3 mm. The arc length B of branches 2a and 2b may be between 20 and 30 mm, while the angle C between both branches may be between 76° and 77°. Radius D of each branch may be between 14.0 and 22.5 mm. The insert weight is between 0.3 and 0.5 g. These dimensions enable size adjustment depending on the animal or human female size, as each insert must fit perfectly to the uterus in order to function properly.

[0023] The process for manufacturing of the insert for humans and animals according to the invention begins with preparation of into a spiral coiled stainless steel (1.4301), wherein the spiral diameter is 1.3 mm, the diameter of wire is 0.299 mm, and on every 10 mm of the spiral there are 33 coils. Stainless steel is then galvanized with different metals selected in the group consisting of copper, copper combined with gold, and silver. Materials used in the insert manufacturing process have a quality degree acceptable for medical use. Regardless of the selected metal, the thickness of the galvanization deposit is from 10 to 30 μm, preferably 20 μm, wherein the weight of added gold, in case of copper combined with gold, is 2 grams.

[0024] The insert according to the invention has two modes of function, contraceptive and healing, wherein contraceptive function is more important for human females, while the healing effect has higher importance for female animals.

[0025] Use of copper in contraceptive inserts and devices is common, as copper is toxic for semen. However, copper is also toxic for eggs and uterine cells, therefore its presence should be limited or alleviated. The combination of copper and gold is appropriate for this purpose. Gold has a positive effect on cells and consequently limits or nullifies negative effects of copper on uterine cells.

[0026] The insert can have healing effects, because gold, due to its elementary properties, positively affects cells and therefore has a healing effect on different problems with reproductive organs. For example, the insert can limit and heal infections of reproductive organs, polyps of reproductive organs or tumours of reproductive organs.

EMBODIMENT I

[0027] Contraceptive insert for humans and animals according to the embodiment I is made of into a spiral coiled stainless steel (1.4301), wherein the diameter of the spiral is 1.3 mm, the diameter of the wire is 0.299 mm, and on every 10 mm of the spiral there are 33 coils. Stainless steel is galvanized with copper. The thickness of the galvanization deposit is 10 to 30 μm, preferably 20 μm. From described stainless steel an insert in the shape of a letter V is made with the following dimensions: [0028] arc length: 20,003 mm; [0029] angle: 76.6°; [0030] radius: 14,964 mm; and [0031] weight: 0.31 g.

EMBODIMENT II

[0032] Contraceptive insert for humans and animals according to the embodiment I is made of into a spiral coiled stainless steel (1.4301), wherein the diameter of the spiral is 1.3 mm, the diameter of the wire is 0.299 mm, and on every 10 mm of the spiral there are 33 coils. Stainless steel is galvanized with copper. The thickness of the galvanization deposit is 10 to 30 μm, preferably 20 μm. From described stainless steel an insert in the shape of a letter V is made with the following dimensions: [0033] arc length: 24.89 mm; [0034] angle: 76.5°; [0035] radius: 18,642 mm; and [0036] weight: 0.38 g.

EMBODIMENT III

[0037] Contraceptive insert for humans and animals according to the embodiment I is made of into a spiral coiled stainless steel (1.4301), wherein the diameter of the spiral is 1.3 mm, the diameter of the wire is 0.299 mm, and on every 10 mm of the spiral there are 33 coils. Stainless steel is galvanized with copper. The thickness of the galvanization deposit is 10 to 30 μm, preferably 20 μm. From described stainless steel an insert in the shape of a letter V is made with the following dimensions: [0038] arc length: 30 mm; [0039] angle: 76.76°; [0040] radius: 22,393 mm; and [0041] weight: 0.45 g.

EMBODIMENT IV

[0042] Contraceptive insert for humans and animals according to the embodiment I is made of into a spiral coiled stainless steel (1.4301), wherein the diameter of the spiral is 1.3 mm, the diameter of the wire is 0.299 mm, and on every 10 mm of the spiral there are 33 coils. Stainless steel is galvanized with copper combined with gold. The thickness of the galvanization deposit is 10 to 30 μm, preferably 20 μm. From described stainless steel an insert in the shape of a letter V is made with the following dimensions: [0043] arc length: 20,003 mm; [0044] angle: 76.6°; [0045] radius: 14,964 mm; and [0046] weight: 0.31 g.

EMBODIMENT V

[0047] Contraceptive insert for humans and animals according to the embodiment I is made of into a spiral coiled stainless steel (1.4301), wherein the diameter of the spiral is 1.3 mm, the diameter of the wire is 0.299 mm, and on every 10 mm of the spiral there are 33 coils. Stainless steel is galvanized with copper combined with gold. The thickness of the galvanization deposit is 10 to 30 μm, preferably 20 μm. From described stainless steel an insert in the shape of a letter V is made with the following dimensions: [0048] arc length: 24.89 mm; [0049] angle: 76.5°; [0050] radius: 18,642 mm; and [0051] weight: 0.38 g.

EMBODIMENT VI

[0052] Contraceptive insert for humans and animals according to the embodiment I is made of into a spiral coiled stainless steel (1.4301), wherein the diameter of the spiral is 1.3 mm, the diameter of the wire is 0.299 mm, and on every 10 mm of the spiral there are 33 coils. Stainless steel is galvanized with copper combined with gold. The thickness of the galvanization deposit is 10 to 30 μm, preferably 20 μm. From described stainless steel an insert in the shape of a letter V is made with the following dimensions: [0053] arc length: 30 mm; [0054] angle: 76.76°; [0055] radius: 22,393 mm; and [0056] weight: 0.45 g.

EMBODIMENT VII

[0057] Contraceptive insert for humans and animals according to the embodiment I is made of into a spiral coiled stainless steel (1.4301), wherein the diameter of the spiral is 1.3 mm, the diameter of the wire is 0.299 mm, and on every 10 mm of the spiral there are 33 coils. Stainless steel is galvanized with silver. The thickness of the galvanization deposit is 10 to 30 μm, preferably 20 μm. From described stainless steel an insert in the shape of a letter V is made with the following dimensions: [0058] arc length: 20,003 mm; [0059] angle: 76.6°; [0060] radius: 14,964 mm; and [0061] weight: 0.31 g.

EMBODIMENT VIII

[0062] Contraceptive insert for humans and animals according to the embodiment I is made of into a spiral coiled stainless steel (1.4301), wherein the diameter of the spiral is 1.3 mm, the diameter of the wire is 0.299 mm, and on every 10 mm of the spiral there are 33 coils. Stainless steel is galvanized with silver. The thickness of the galvanization deposit is 10 to 30 μm, preferably 20 μm. From described stainless steel an insert in the shape of a letter V is made with the following dimensions: [0063] arc length: 24.89 mm; [0064] angle: 76.5°; [0065] radius: 18,642 mm; and [0066] weight: 0.38 g.

EMBODIMENT IX

[0067] Contraceptive insert for humans and animals according to the embodiment I is made of into a spiral coiled stainless steel (1.4301), wherein the diameter of the spiral is 1.3 mm, the diameter of the wire is 0.299 mm, and on every 10 mm of the spiral there are 33 coils. Stainless steel is galvanized with silver. The thickness of the galvanization deposit is 10 to 30 μm, preferably 20 μm. From described stainless steel an insert in the shape of a letter V is made with the following dimensions: [0068] arc length: 30 mm; [0069] angle: 76.76°; [0070] radius: 22,393 mm; and [0071] weight: 0.45 g.

[0072] Insert for humans and animals, according to the invention, is inserted according to any known method appropriate for insertion. Insert for humans and animals according to the invention can be easily maintained and changed, as these processes are the same as for all already known uterine inserts.

[0073] Described insert for humans and animals according to the invention allows safe use, as pregnancy is possible after intentionally discontinued use of the insert with the aim of conception. In addition, insert with added gold has healing properties especially for animals, as it limits infections of reproductive organs, as well as polyps and tumors of reproductive organs. At the same time, adjustment of dimensions depending on human or animal needs is enabled, so that the insert fits perfectly, and therefore has optimal activity. Furthermore, use of the insert for humans and animals according to the invention does not require any additional learning or special insertion apparatus, because the latter can be carried out according to standard and already known methods.