DE2244963A1 - GYNAECOLOGICAL ARTICLES - Google Patents

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^Tue PUng.F.Weickmann _t> .
DW. Ν- H. Weickmann, Dipl. Phys. Dr. K. Fincke
Dipl. Ing. FA Weickmann, Dipl. Cham. B. Huber
8 Mönchtft 27, Mifhlstr. 22nd

Raymond ALEKANY, 2, rue Gervex 3580-72

F-75U17 Paris, Italy
Gynecological articles.

The invention relates to gynecological articles, i.e. articles which are used in treatments on the female Genitals are used.

With these treatments, e.g. the use of any medication for the pubic vaginal area or the use of Konatdtampons, not only problems arise hygiene and comfort when inserting the tampons or medication by hand, but also in the pail of Pubic crevice medication Problems of holding the medication in place.

The invention aims in particular to this

To solve the problem and to create such articles which can satisfy the user.

The gynecological articles according to the invention form a pubic slit compress of elongated shape with a rim made of an absorbent material, which is a. Away-' comprises section which forms a holder and is made of a pliable impermeable material, and another section which forms a longitudinal bulge and

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consists of a gazeartigon material, which is the anatonic Outlines adjusts and if necessary with a medicamentous Substance is soaked, which also in a by ciie Gauze confined compartment can be housed, or have the shape of a suppository kaiin.

In another porn of the invention include

the gynecological articles a pliable impermeable cover, which forms a pocket in which the medicaments or the new tanpon are enclosed before use, -which this pocket is designed so that it has a first portion which in use the hand of the user can cover, and a second section, which is formed by an indentation in which the tampon at least partially located, with a guide element for introducing or introducing the medicament also preferably or the tampon is provided.

The invention is explained below by way of example with reference to the drawing.

Pig. 1 is a schematic view of the components an embodiment of the articles according to the invention relating to harvesting, monthly tampons.

Pig. 2, 3 and 4 show diagrammatically in plan view in the rest position or in a side view or in FIG Top view after deforming part of the in Pig. 1 shown article in more detail.

Pig. Figure 5 is a partial schematic view of a second embodiment of that disclosed in Pig. I presented article.

Pig. 6, 7 and 8 show diagrammatically that of FIG Design of the Pig. 1 to 4 corresponding articles in three consecutive states in their application.

Pig. 9 i3t a schematic view of a for Vaginal medicaments / beötiinmten embodiment of the invention Items.

Pig. 10, 11 and 12 show in a schematic view, prior to use or in a side view in an intermediate state during the attachment or, in a plan view after attachment of a further pubic cracks sheaths acting drugs Aiujführungöform the erfindun _t; sgemäs3en Ar-

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Pig. Fig. 13 shows a plan view of an embodiment of a modification of that in Pig. 10 to 12 illustrated embodiment. -

Pig. 14 and 15 are sections 3 along the lines XIV-XIY lazw. XY-XV the Pig. 13 and show the inventive Article after attachment to the user »

Pig. 16 is a partial schematic view of an embodiment modification of that in Pig. 5 items shown.

According to one embodiment, include

According to the invention, an envelope made of a pliable impermeable material, in particular a pliable one Plastic, e.g. of the polyethylene type or thin latex, which is of such a shape that it can be used as a pouch or pouch can form, in which a monthly tampon is placed before use or a medicament to be used is located, and preferably a guide element for introduction or introduction the tampon or medication.

The pocket or pouch is designed so that it covers the hand of the user during use so that the installation and introduction can be carried out under the best hygienic conditions.

In Pig. 1 shown embodiment, which is intended in particular for inserting the Konatstampohs is, the bag is designated as a whole with 1. she owns a section la, which at the moment of use fulfills the task of protecting the user's hand, as well as a section 1b, which is formed by an indentation in which at least partially one with its Cord 3 for pulling out tampon 2 is located.

The pocket is made from a plastic, which is circular or rectangular in the unfolded state that is not “largely divided”, in the center of which the indentation is formed.

The longitudinal and transverse dimensions of the indentation are chosen so that they can accommodate the index finger. The indentation that adapts to the tampon in the boom position therefore forms bulges 4.

After inserting the tampon 2 into the

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The pocket 1 is inverted in the manner shown in FIG. 1 E.g. closed by a seal at S, v / above a cord 5 enables a simplified opening by tearing off. Instead of the cord can also be provided with a zone of reduced strength.

To facilitate the introduction of the tampon 2, a lubricant layer 6 can be provided at its free end which is chosen so that it is not absorbed by the wadding forming the tampon

In addition to the pocket, the inventions show Article still preferably on the guide element, which in the illustrated embodiment by an oval or rectangular elongated ring 7 is formed, which is shown in Figs. 2 and 3 and contains an elongated hole 8 ·

As shown, this ring has four

Flats 7a, 7b, 7 £ and 7el which facilitate its handling. The material forming the ring is semi-rigid and elastic, so that it can be hit by one in the direction of arrows 9a and 9b Flats 7a and 7 £ exerted pressure can be deformed. For example, a plastic of the type polypropylene or polyethylene can be used, for example that under the rake "Polythenes" known plastic. The ring then assumes the shape shown in FIG. 4, the hole 8 then being approximately circular and has such dimensions that the index finger can be pushed through.

So that the ring 7 can fulfill the task of the guide element, it is pushed onto the indentation 1t> in the position shown in FIG. 4 (shown in dashed lines in FIG. 1). If you then no longer in the direction of arrows 9a and 9b. presses, the ring clamps the indentation and the tampon tight, whereby these two are firmly connected to each other. The tampon can then easily be guided by means of the ring clamped onto it. It is sufficient to grasp the ring between the thumb and forefinger at the flats 7b and 7d_, to open the pocket 1 by pulling the cord 5, and to turn the pocket in the direction of the arrows 10a and 10]> onto the hand, as shown in FIG 6 shown. The free end of the tampon is then introduced into the vaginal canal, its outline

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in Pig. 6 at 11 schematically. The next The introduction step consists in bringing the ring into the position shown in FIG. 4 (applying pressure in the direction of Arrows 9a and 9, b on the flats 7a and 7c.)> as shown in Fig. 7, and then (in the direction of arrow F) the tampon to push into the vagina with the index finger of the other hand, as in Pig. 8 shown. The indentation Ib has a length sufficient for this process thanks to the bulges 4

During all of these processes remain evident both hands completely protected.

When the process is finished, the bag will

1 thrown away, while the one also protected by the pocket Ring 7 can be used again

It only needs to be in a tampon box a single ring to be provided.

In the variant embodiment shown in Figure 5, the guide element is formed by a part of general conical shape, for example a conical tube 12 made of a resilient plastic, which by sealing with its large base can be attached to the inner surface of the pocket at the point of the edge of the indentation. At the point At its small base, the tube 12 can expediently be provided with a layer of lubricant 6 to facilitate insertion be. The other characteristics of this embodiment and their modes of application are the same as those of the previous embodiment identical, the index finger of the free hand entering through the tube 12 during insertion.

With regard to part 12, it should be noted that it is also formed by a ring 12a, as shown in FIG. 16 can be, which is clamped by the pocket at the point of the edge of the indentation and at least two lamellas 12b_ and 12 £, which oppose the inside the part of the tampon lying in the pocket 1. The entire part 12 then forms an Aer miniature speculum. The cord to the Pulling out goes through the space between the two slats. In this regard, it should also be noted that in the case of the above-mentioned conical tube it is expedient to have a hole in the wall of the same is provided for the passage of the cord.

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The one in Pig. 9 illustrated embodiment of erfindungsgeciässen gynecological article is in particular for Introduction of semi-liquid vaginal drugs in the form of

Cream, foam, gel, which are located in a cannula 13 made of a flexible material, for example of the polyethylene type, which has a generally conical 3 ¹ OrHi, with its tip 13a having holes 13Jb for the passage of the medicinal cream contained in the cannula 14 has.

The inventive articles have as

at the top a bag or pouch 1 and a cylindrical guide element 15, which is expediently carried by the cannula 13, as shown. The element 15 is preferably formed by a reinforcement of the base of the cannula, with flattened areas to facilitate gripping being provided

The pocket 1 contains a section 1a, which is designed like the corresponding part of the preceding embodiments, and a part 1 £ in the form of a glove finger, which with the help of V / ülsten 16 on itself is folded back, and its end in the opening of the cannula and is in contact with the Krem 14. A rigid part 17 is expediently provided at the end of section 1 £, which, as in Pig. 9, is shaped to fit into the end of the cannula and expel the whole

Krems 14 through the holes 13, b in the explained below Way allows.

The pocket 1 is attached to the element 15, for example by sealing. You can also go through a simple Constriction of the bag can be attached at this point

Before use, the Hing 15 and the section 1 £ are replaced by a removable one for reasons of hygiene Membrane 19 protected.

Suitably the end of the cannula is coated with a removable protective membrane to the Ausfllessen the Creams before using _Z u prevent.

The application works like this: es

the membrane 19 is first removed, the hanging 15 is grasped between thumb and forefinger, the pocket 1 is through Pull the cord 5 open, and the part 1a is on the

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Hand turned over. The membrane protecting the end of the cannula is · removed.

The cannula 13 is then inserted into the Scheidenoff-

introduced. The index finger of the other hand is then inserted into the glove finger forming the section 1jc of the pocket 1 inserted, and by pushing the part 17 forward into the end of the cannula, one drives the cream 14 through the holes 13 £ the end.

The part 17 has two edge strips 17a, which in the manner shown against the The inner surface of the cannula is placed and, as a result, it is chosen to be sufficiently large Rigidity ensures the delivery of all of the medicinal cream to the end of the cannula 13.

The above embodiment can be used to introduce month st arapons, the guide element is formed by the 'cylindrical element 15.

To a pubic crack medication and if necessary to keep a vaginal medication in place at the same time, can the in Pig. 10, 11 and 12 illustrated embodiment of the inventive article can be used.

In this embodiment the tampon is 2 replaced by a gynecological suppository 20.

As can be seen from FIGS. 10 and 12, the articles according to the invention again comprise a pocket 1 and a guide element which is formed by a ring 27, the design of which is shown in FIG. 3OJb and 318 / 3Ib ₁ to detect without crushing the uvula located in a hole 32.

The pocket 1 here consists of one section

1 <1 and a bulge 1 each, in which an end of the through the hole 32 emerging uvula 20 is located. Sections 1d_ and 1 £ are designed in such a way that the pocket in the in Fig. 12 shown unfolded state has the shape of an octagonal Compress, which from a circumferential strip 21 from is bordered by an absorbent material.

As an example, the following dimensions for the parts mentioned are given for the embodiment of FIG. 12:

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bead: width = 10 to 15 mm

Thickness - 5 to 8 mm.

Apart from the suppository 20, the pocket contains in particular a compartment 22, which is delimited by the gauze 23 and contains a medicinal cream 24, this compartment, as can be clearly seen from FIG. 12, has the shape of a bead which follows the outline of the pubic crack zone adjusts so that the whole thing forms a pubic crack compress when unfolded *

The Hing 27 is placed on the section 1 £ in such a way that that it indicates the direction from front to back, which makes installation easier.

As before, the pouch is closed to form a pouch containing the suppository and cream opening cord 5, however, has such a position that its actuation cutting off the compress on the outer hand of the strip 21 allows, which preferably has two tongues 33.a and 33b, the meaning of which will be given below with reference to Pig. 15 explained is.

It is used as follows:

The ring 27 becomes at 27b and 27d. captured between thumb and forefinger. The cord 5 is pulled out, thereby opening the compress. By means of the ring, the compress is in the area due to the large size of the ring and the large dimension of the division 22 indicated, front-to-back direction placed against the pubic crack zone. After the end of the suppository has been inserted into the vaginal opening, the ring 27 is pressed according to the arrows 29ja, 29Jb deducted. The section 1e increases due to the elasticity of the material forming the pocket 1 returns to its normal position, whereupon the uvula 20 by means of a pressure is completely inserted into the vaginal canal in the direction of arrow 26 (Pig. 11) and the distance from department 23

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bulge formed the anatomical outline of the pubic crevice-vaginal zone 28, whereby i the medicinal cream 24 is expelled from department 23.

The so applied compress can be comfortably held by the clothes, with the absorbent circumferential strip 21 provides protection against drug excess or discharge. The strip 21 can e.g. made of compressed wadding.

The purpose of the tongues 33a and 33, b goes from Pig.

11 and 15. These tongues become namely by working together E.g. with the elastic band 41 of the panties 42 of the user held in the genital thigh furrow 43 and ensure the Seat of the compress. The tongues 33a and 33b are expediently made of flexible gauze or of a soft fabric in order to to make the contact with the skin more comfortable

It is of course possible to produce the above compresses without a suppository 20. The ring 27 contains then not necessarily a hole 32, but only the jaws to the pocket on the bulge facing from front to back to detect v / o the whole is given the correct rigidity. The suppository can then be given an additional thickness the gauze to be replaced, which · the front-to-back Bead forms. This local thickening enables better contact with the mucous membranes to be treated.

Furthermore, the compress formed in this way can be used without the use of a guide ring, in which case the The position is adjusted by the large size of the compress.

It is also possible to use this. Compresses immediately in the form shown in Fig. 12, wherein then the active area of the compress is protected by a membrane before use.

In the embodiment shown in FIGS (in which the parts common to the embodiments of FIGS. 10 to 12 are denoted by the same reference symbols are) the compress retains the general shape shown in Fig. 12, but it is by enlarging it Long oval, so that, as shown in Fig. 14, the front is larger

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end Λ in front of the pubic symphysis 36 and its rear end B next to the anus.

The dimensions of the compress in this version are 8 to 10 approx in the width direction and 12 up to 18 cm lengthways.

Like in particular from Pig. 14 and 15, the compress has the general shape of a shell, ie it is concave upwards as a whole both in the forehead plane and in the sagittal plane, namely by lifting the Uafang3randes covered with its absorbent Viulate 21. The actual compress 37, made of gauze, optionally soaked with a drug, is in contact only with the mucous membranes and expediently has the shape of a longitudinal bulge 38 that adapts well to the anatomical contours. This bulge, which runs from front to back, is raised over its entire length and thus defines two lateral depressions 38a. and 38Jd, which, when cut, gives it the appearance of the upper part of a heart. In order to give the actual compress the above shape, the plastic holder 39 of the actual compress (in contrast to the illustration of Pig forms, so that the special holder 39 is then omitted) give an additional thickness, which forms an axial rib, which must be so rigid that the actual compress permanently has this front-to-back bead. The lifting is strongest at 40a at the point of the pubic cleft opening in order to keep the gauze forming the compress 37 in contact with the mucous membranes to be treated.

It is also possible to provide the actual compress with a removable reinforcing element which, for example, has the shape of a rigid rod made of a plastic, for example of the type known under the brand name "Polythenes". In the figures, the rod forming the reinforcing element is shown schematically at 40. This table-shaped reinforcing element has a circular or oval cross-section and a diameter of a few millimeters. It has a flattened zone 44a (for example in the form of a

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Fork or triangular spatula), which is located in the Zone lying in front of the pubic symphysis against the surface de3 Body and thereby favors the holding of the stick in its position. To this reinforcement element at the bottom to hold the compress can at the front end A and the Rear end B of the same recesses 44c and 44b are provided, the one into which the front and rear ends, respectively, of the reinforcing element enter. This latter has such a shape that at some distance it adapts to the anatomical contours in such a way that that it exerts an upward pressure only opposite the pubic crevice-vaginal opening at 40a and thus the holder 39 (if such is provided) and lifts the gauze 37 that forms the actual compress so that it can be used with any Position of the patient remains in contact with the mucous membrane to be treated.

Since the bar-shaped reinforcing element is removable in this latter embodiment, the If necessary, users of the compress after removing the reinforcement element use. This latter consists expediently of a deformable material. e.g. an aluminum alloy, which retains the shape given to it by deformation so that the user can model it before use, to set it up so that the one that forms the actual compress Gauze is brought into contact with the mucous membranes to be treated in a zone which is determined by the user their anatomical structure can be chosen.

Those in contact with clothing

The surface of the holder 39 can be roughened (by protrusions, Roughness), which prevents sliding.

Finally, the user can be provided with panties specially designed for wearing such compresses. This slip has a recess at the point of the crotch, which, for example, by doubling the outer. Slip-forming material (e.g. Uylon) is made and intended to accommodate the compress. The corresponding parts of the panty and the compress can be provided with self-adhesive or self-adhesive strips so that the panty can be used by several sharks.

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As can be seen from the above, the gynecological articles according to the invention have numerous Advantages, in particular the following i

- They form a perfect sterile packaging of monthly tampons or medication for use in the pubic crevice vaginal zone;

- they are technically easy to manufacture;

- their use is hygienic »as the hands are constantly and completely protected during the various applications;

- in its form "ÜJamponelniuhrei? · ¹ is a

immediate control of the correct position of the tampon by the protected index finger possible;

- in their Fora "Söhämritisenköms) resöe ^lf bil" they complete, sterile * occlusive dressing.

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Claims (10)

■ _ 3580-72 claims Ur)) Gynecological article, characterized in that that he has a pubic slit compress of elongated shape with an edge strip (21) made of an absorbent material which forms a portion (39 »39a) forming a holder made of a pliable impermeable Y / erstoff and has another section which forms a longitudinal bead (38) and consists of a gauze-like material which adapts itself to the anatomical contours (28) and optionally with it is soaked in a medicinal substance, which can also be contained in a compartment (24) bounded by the gauze or can be in the form of a suppository (20). 2.) Gynecological article, characterized by a pliable impermeable sheath (1) which forms a pocket in which a medicament or a tampon (2) to be attached is contained before use, wherein this pocket is designed so that it has a first section (1a) for overdeokung the hand of the user during of use and a second section (1b_) which is formed by an indentation in which a tampon is at least partially located. 3.) Gynecological article according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by a guide element for introduction or application of the tampon or medication. 4.) Gynecological article according to claim 3, characterized in that the guide element through an elongated elastic deformable ring (7) is formed with a hole (8), the transverse dimensions of which are corresponding of the deformation of the ring and are dimensioned in such a way that the ring is in the rest position, i.e. in the absence of a De3 tampons can place a deformation against the section located in the indentation, during this section of the tampon is released when the ring is deformed and allows the passage of the finger. '■' ■ 5.) Gynecological article according to claim 2 and 3, characterized in that the guide element is formed by a cylindrical element (6) which 3G98 12/0928 22U963 - great - ty 3500-72 is located inside the pocket (1) which is attached to this element at the junction of its two sections (1a, 1Jb) attached or clamped, a tampon (2) housed within the element and the second portion of the pocket is. 6.) Gynecological article according to claim 2 and 3, characterized in that the guide element through a part (12) is formed which is a generally conical Has shape or is formed by a ring (12a), which is formed by at least two lamellas (12Jb, 12c,) from a pliable Plastic is extended, the pocket (1) on this part with its inner surface-other connection point of its first and second section (1a, 1Jb) is attached or clamped, the protruding portion of the Tampons (2) is located within this part, the dimensions of which are selected accordingly. 7.) Gynecological article according to claim 2 and 3, characterized in that the pocket (1) has two sections (1a, 1 £), in the first of which there is a cannula (13) for the introduction of vaginal medication (14), in particular in the form of cream, is located, while the second section (1c.) of the Pocket forms a glove finger folded onto itself, which is designed so that the one located in the cannula (13) Krem can be driven out through holes (13b) of the same, the guide element by a rigid ring (15) is formed, which is attached to the cannula or is formed by a reinforcement of the same, with the pocket on the guide element is attached or clamped at the junction of its first and second section (1a, 1_b). 8.) Gynecological article according to claim 2, characterized in that the pocket (1) is designed so that, in the unfolded state, it has the shape of an elongated rectangular or oval compress which has an edge strip (21) made of an absorbent material and a compartment (23) delimited by a gauze-like substance which are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the compress and are used to hold a medicinal cream (24) and a gynecological suppository (20) protruding at the level of the compress. - 15 -. 3580-72 is true, with a guide element in the form of an elongated elastic deformable ring (27) is provided, which is a Palte in the form of the front-to-back bulge the pocket holds back without crushing the uvula, the sighting of the ring practically coinciding with that of the medicinal ones Krem (24) containing department .. coincides * 9 ») Gynecological article, marked through a pocket (1) made of an impermeable plastic, in which there is an elongated compartment (22) which is bounded by a gauze-like substance and contains a medicinal cream (24), the pocket being designed so that when unfolded it has the shape of an elongated rectangular or oval compress which has on their edges with a layer made of an absorbent material (2Ί) provided where the section (22) lies in the direction of the greatest length of the compress « 10.) Gynecological article according to claim 1 » characterized in that the part forming a holder has a rib (40) made of a deformable flexible material has, which, however, is rigid enough to accommodate the "longitudinal bead (38) to adapt to the anatomical outline. 11 ·) Gynecological article iiäöh. A & g $ guoh 10, characterized by a rod-shaped reinforcement element (40), which cooperates with the part (39 # 39a) forming a stop * and consists of a vetfornibai-en biiäüamen material » which, through deformation, can take on and maintain a shape * thanks to which it forms the actual compress Presses gauze against the anatomical areas to be treated, whereby the stick can be removable * Mt) Gynakölogisöhei? Article fcäöh claim 1 * 10 and 11, characterized in that it has the form of a Köm ** press, which kinten in the direction vöä Vöä? Ne iiäöh as well as in dei? Transverse direction is concave * $ 1 Lee side