US3750662A - Intrauterine contraceptive device - Google Patents
Intrauterine contraceptive device Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US3750662A US3750662A US00155768A US3750662DA US3750662A US 3750662 A US3750662 A US 3750662A US 00155768 A US00155768 A US 00155768A US 3750662D A US3750662D A US 3750662DA US 3750662 A US3750662 A US 3750662A
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- spurs
- thin webs
- adjacent
- elongate
- disposed
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired - Lifetime
Links
- 239000003433 contraceptive agent Substances 0.000 title claims abstract description 8
- 230000002254 contraceptive effect Effects 0.000 title claims abstract description 8
- 229920003023 plastic Polymers 0.000 claims abstract description 5
- 239000004033 plastic Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 5
- 238000003780 insertion Methods 0.000 claims description 8
- 230000037431 insertion Effects 0.000 claims description 8
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 claims description 7
- VGGSQFUCUMXWEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N Ethene Chemical compound C=C VGGSQFUCUMXWEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000005977 Ethylene Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 229920006163 vinyl copolymer Polymers 0.000 claims description 2
- 230000014759 maintenance of location Effects 0.000 abstract description 5
- 235000014443 Pyrus communis Nutrition 0.000 abstract description 3
- 210000001519 tissue Anatomy 0.000 description 8
- 230000001965 increasing effect Effects 0.000 description 5
- 210000004291 uterus Anatomy 0.000 description 4
- 239000012528 membrane Substances 0.000 description 2
- -1 polyethylene Polymers 0.000 description 2
- 206010063658 Intestinal strangulation Diseases 0.000 description 1
- 239000004698 Polyethylene Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229920003351 Ultrathene® Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 208000027418 Wounds and injury Diseases 0.000 description 1
- 230000015572 biosynthetic process Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000008602 contraction Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000006378 damage Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000003247 decreasing effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000002357 endometrial effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000002708 enhancing effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 208000014674 injury Diseases 0.000 description 1
- 238000007689 inspection Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000004118 muscle contraction Effects 0.000 description 1
- 229920000573 polyethylene Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 230000035935 pregnancy Effects 0.000 description 1
- QQONPFPTGQHPMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N propylene Natural products CC=C QQONPFPTGQHPMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 125000004805 propylene group Chemical group [H]C([H])([H])C([H])([*:1])C([H])([H])[*:2] 0.000 description 1
- 230000000451 tissue damage Effects 0.000 description 1
- 231100000827 tissue damage Toxicity 0.000 description 1
Images
Classifications
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
- A61F6/00—Contraceptive devices; Pessaries; Applicators therefor
- A61F6/06—Contraceptive devices; Pessaries; Applicators therefor for use by females
- A61F6/14—Contraceptive devices; Pessaries; Applicators therefor for use by females intra-uterine type
- A61F6/142—Wirelike structures, e.g. loops, rings, spirals
- A61F6/144—Wirelike structures, e.g. loops, rings, spirals with T-configuration
Definitions
- ABSTRACT An intrauterine contraceptive device made from plastic and having a central core defining an intrauterine device nose, tail, and a pair of lateral side portions, and including retrograde spurs each having a bulbous contour, the spurs being arranged along the core side portions and of varying length so as to define a generally inverted pear shaped intrauterine device. Thin webs may be formed between adjacent spurs to increase the area of the invention, and multiple rows of spurs may be formed on each core side for better retention of the intrauterine device in the uterine cavity. A talisman and withdrawal cord may be attached to either end of the core.
- the invention relates to the field of intrauterine contraceptive devices or IUDs, as they are now known, and more particularly to an improved IUD having a configuration to permit a maximum number of retrograde spurs extending therefrom whereby retention of the IUD within the uterine cavity is more positively assured.
- the IUD of the aforementioned application introduced a new concept in effective intrauterine contraception by providing a device engineered to accommodate physiological variations in the normal uterine cavity. That IUD is made of materials of exceptional resilience and has a light, flexible design so that expulsive contractions directed toward the broad upper nose portion of the IUD results in flaring and flexion at the apex or tail, increasing resistance to expulsion.
- the IUD disclosed and claimed in the aforementioned application comprises a ring having a membrane formed thereacross and retrograde spurs therearound to maximize endometrial surface contact, guard against intestinal strangulation in the event of uterine cavity perforation, minimize the possibility of expulsion, and render the device well tolerable by nulliparous as well as multiparous patients.
- Another object of the invention is to provide an IUD as described which includes relatively thin webs formed between adjacent spurs to even further increase the effective surface area of the IUD.
- Yet another object of the invention is to provide an IUD as described having multiple rows of tissue engaging spurs to further enhance the retentive characteristics of the IUD.
- Still another object of the invention is to provide an IUD of the type described wherein a talisman and withdrawal string may be attached at either end of the IUD.
- FIG. 1 is a plan view of one embodiment of the invention
- FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along lines 22 of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 3 is a view similar to FIG. 2, illustrating another embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 4 is another sectional view taken along lines 4-4 of FIG. 1, and drawn to an enlarged scale;
- FIG. 5 is a partial plan view of the invention as shown in FIG. 1, illustrating various other embodiments.
- the IUD of the present invention is somewhat caterpillar shaped as an inspection of FIG. 1 reveals, in that it comprises a relatively elongate central core 10 which defines a cervical entry end or nose 12, a trailing end or tail l4, and a pair of lateral sides l6, 16.
- core 10 presents the inverse of the proposition by means of a relatively narrowly dimensioned core structure with appendages projecting therefrom to provide increased surface area.
- the body of the present invention is filled and completed by the formation of a plurality of laterally extending tissue engaging spurs l8.
- Spurs 18 are arranged and configured so that nose spurs are substantially longer than rear spurs on core 10 and the intermediate spurs have lengths progressively decreasing from front to rear so that the entire IUD somewhat bears the appearance of an inverted pear. Such a shape is most closely akin to that of the normal uterus.
- Each spur 18 is of increasingly tapered configuration outwardly towards its terminal free end where it is spherically rounded off as shown in cross-section in FIG. 4.'This configuration increases the surface area of each spur 18 substantially, thereby providing greater area for tissue contact and consequent partial tissue enfoldment of uterine cavity tissue about the IUD within the uterine cavity, but without expulsion of the IUD.
- the smooth rounded surfaces on each spur l8 minimize the chances for injury to the cervical canal during insertion and to the uterine cavity after placement and positioning therein.
- Still greater surface area for the IUD may be provided by a plurality of relatively thin scalloped webs 20 formed between adjacent spurs 18. Each web may extend beyond the space encompassed between adjacent spurs as at 22 (FIG. 5) and/or be separated from each adjacent spur and attached only to the fillet therebetween as at 24 (FIG. 5). In another embodiment, the IUD may be formed with no webs at all, as shown in the lower left portion of FIG. 5.
- cord 28 is attached to tail 14 of the IUD for withdrawal of the IUD from the titerine cavity after use.
- Cord 28 may have a knot therein (not shown) which visually indicates and confirms proper insertion depth once the IUD is placed and positioned within the uterine cavity.
- cord 28 may alternatively be attached to nose 12 of the IUD so that upon withdrawal-from the uterine cavity, the IUD willinvert within the uterus, thereby allowing spurs 18 to be in a position tapered away from the direction of withdrawal to minimize the possibility of tissue damage during the withdrawal process.
- each spur 18 has a retrograde inclination from nose [2 to tail 14.
- the angle of inclination 6 (FlG..l) for each spur l8 may vary considerably, from 0 to 75 with respect to a line normalthrough the elongate major axis of core 10. Stated alternatively, the angle of retrogradeinclination may vary from 90to 15 with respect to the long axis of core 10.
- the spurs adjacent nose 12 will have a lesser degree of retrograde inclination than those near tail 14.
- Such a slanted configuration assures that most of the sprus 18 will contact some portion of the tissues of the uterine cavity once the IUD is positioned therein, and the retrograde inclination of each spur 18 aids in preventing expulsion of the IUD by normal muscle contractions of the uterus. Additionally, the retrograde inclination of spurs l8 facilitates insertion ease, in that the spurs are inclined away from the direction of insertion. 1
- each spur 18 when compared with the somewhat more narrow junction of each spur 18 to lateral side walls 16 of core permits each spur 18 to flex somewhat, particularly within a plane conincident with the major plane of the IUD (FIG. I) so that each s'pur 18 may accommodate itself to the particular internal tissue configuration of the uterine cavity into which the IUD is inserted.
- the material of the IUD is preferably an easily molded, plastic, which is light and flexible. Among others, such material could be ULTRATHENE," polyethylene, polypropylene, ethylene, or propylene.
- An intrauterine contraceptive device made from material enabling flexing to conform to the uterine cavity comprising: an elongate, stem-like, relatively rigid, central core body of substantial thickness forming the structural main member of said device and having a nose, tail and lateral side portions defined therealong, and encompassing an area substantially less than that of an average normal condition uterine cavity, and a plurality of closely spaced elongate spurs, with smoothly contoured terminal portions, extending outwardly from each of said side portions.
- pull line means are secured to said intrauterine device to enable removal after insertion.
- each of said thin webs is attached only to a lateral side and is disposed loose between said adjacent elongate spurs.
- each of said thin webs is attached to a lateral side and is also secured to said adjacent elongate spurs.
- each of said thin webs is shorter than the length of said adjacent spurs.
- each of said thin webs between adjacent spurs is attached only to a lateral side and is disposed loose between said adjacent elongate spurs.
- each of said thin webs between adjacent spurs is attached to a lateral side and is also secured to said adjacent elongate spurs.
- each of said thin webs protrudes outwardly beyond the terminal ends of said adjacent spurs.
- pull line means are secured to said intrauterine device to enable removal after insertion.
- each of said additional thin webs is shorter than the length of said adjacent spurs.
- each of said additional thin webs is attached only to a lateral side and is disposed loose between said first recited thin webs.
- each of said additional thin webs is attached to a lateral side and is also secured to said first recited thin webs.
- each of said additional thin webs is shorter than the length of said adjacent spurs.
- each of said additional thin webs is attached only to a lateral side and is disposed loose between said first recited thin webs.
- each of said additional thin webs is attached to a lateral side and is also secured to adjacent said first recited thin webs.
- each of said additional thin webs protrudes outwardly beyond the terminal ends of said adjacent spurs.
- a device as defined in claim 1 made from a plastic material comprising an ethylene vinyl copolymer.
Abstract
An intrauterine contraceptive device made from plastic and having a central core defining an intrauterine device nose, tail, and a pair of lateral side portions, and including retrograde spurs each having a bulbous contour, the spurs being arranged along the core side portions and of varying length so as to define a generally inverted pear shaped intrauterine device. Thin webs may be formed between adjacent spurs to increase the area of the invention, and multiple rows of spurs may be formed on each core side for better retention of the intrauterine device in the uterine cavity. A talisman and withdrawal cord may be attached to either end of the core.
Description
United States Patent [1 1 Lerner Aug. 7, 1973 Assignee: A. H. Robins Company,
Incorporated, Richmond, Va.
Filed: June 23, 1971 Appl. No.: 155,768
References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 11/1952 Hyland 206/46 5/1918 Campbell 43/4226 11/1955 Accetta 43/4224 OTHER PUBLICATIONS Dalkron Shield publication of A. H. Robins Co. Nov.,
Primary Examiner-Richard A. Gaudet Assistant Examiner-G. F. Dunne Attorney-William A. Strauch, Philip E. Kurz et al.
[57] ABSTRACT An intrauterine contraceptive device made from plastic and having a central core defining an intrauterine device nose, tail, and a pair of lateral side portions, and including retrograde spurs each having a bulbous contour, the spurs being arranged along the core side portions and of varying length so as to define a generally inverted pear shaped intrauterine device. Thin webs may be formed between adjacent spurs to increase the area of the invention, and multiple rows of spurs may be formed on each core side for better retention of the intrauterine device in the uterine cavity. A talisman and withdrawal cord may be attached to either end of the core.
38 Claims, 5 Drawing Figures PATENTEU 3. 750.662
INVENTOR IRWIN S- LERNER ATTORN 1 INTRAUTERINE CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICE CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This invention relates to improvements in the intrauterine device disclosed and claimed in my prior copending application Ser. No. 775,729, filed Nov. 14, 1968, for INTRAUTERINE CONTRACEPTIVE DE- VICE, now US. Pat. No. 3,633,574, issued Jan. 11, 1972.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field Of The Invention The invention relates to the field of intrauterine contraceptive devices or IUDs, as they are now known, and more particularly to an improved IUD having a configuration to permit a maximum number of retrograde spurs extending therefrom whereby retention of the IUD within the uterine cavity is more positively assured.
2. Description Of The Prior Art As set forth in the aforementioned prior co-pending application, lUDs have had increased attention toward improving their characteristics in recent years because the population rate is becoming critical in many parts of the world. The IUD of the aforementioned application introduced a new concept in effective intrauterine contraception by providing a device engineered to accommodate physiological variations in the normal uterine cavity. That IUD is made of materials of exceptional resilience and has a light, flexible design so that expulsive contractions directed toward the broad upper nose portion of the IUD results in flaring and flexion at the apex or tail, increasing resistance to expulsion.
Broadly stated, the IUD disclosed and claimed in the aforementioned application comprises a ring having a membrane formed thereacross and retrograde spurs therearound to maximize endometrial surface contact, guard against intestinal strangulation in the event of uterine cavity perforation, minimize the possibility of expulsion, and render the device well tolerable by nulliparous as well as multiparous patients.
Although expulsion and pregnancy rates resulting from use of the aforedescribed IUD are entirely within presently acceptable parameters, continued development is underway to obtain a 100 percent effective IUD. It is this end to which the present invention is directed.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is a principal object of this invention to provide an increased area IUD in the form of a relatively narrow core section having a plurality of tissue engaging spurs along lateral sides thereof, the particular shape of the core permitting an increased number of spurs to be formed along the lateral sides, thereby enhancing the retention characteristics of the IUD.
It is another object of the invention to provide an IUD as described having a nose profile and spurs which may project relatively away from the core to a substantially retrograde inclination configuration for easing introduction into the uterus while imparting optimum retention characteristics.
Another object of the invention is to provide an IUD as described which includes relatively thin webs formed between adjacent spurs to even further increase the effective surface area of the IUD.
Yet another object of the invention is to provide an IUD as described having multiple rows of tissue engaging spurs to further enhance the retentive characteristics of the IUD.
Still another object of the invention is to provide an IUD of the type described wherein a talisman and withdrawal string may be attached at either end of the IUD.
Further novel features and other objects of this invention will become apparent from the following detailed description, discussion and the appended claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Various structural embodiments of this invention are disclosed in the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 is a plan view of one embodiment of the invention;
FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along lines 22 of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a view similar to FIG. 2, illustrating another embodiment of the invention;
FIG. 4 is another sectional view taken along lines 4-4 of FIG. 1, and drawn to an enlarged scale; and
FIG. 5 is a partial plan view of the invention as shown in FIG. 1, illustrating various other embodiments.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The IUD of the present invention is somewhat caterpillar shaped as an inspection of FIG. 1 reveals, in that it comprises a relatively elongate central core 10 which defines a cervical entry end or nose 12, a trailing end or tail l4, and a pair of lateral sides l6, 16. Unlike the IUD of the prior corresponding application Ser. No. 775,729 wherein a membrane is formed across the central portion of a ring having external spurs arranged therealong, core 10 presents the inverse of the proposition by means of a relatively narrowly dimensioned core structure with appendages projecting therefrom to provide increased surface area.
The body of the present invention is filled and completed by the formation of a plurality of laterally extending tissue engaging spurs l8. Spurs 18 are arranged and configured so that nose spurs are substantially longer than rear spurs on core 10 and the intermediate spurs have lengths progressively decreasing from front to rear so that the entire IUD somewhat bears the appearance of an inverted pear. Such a shape is most closely akin to that of the normal uterus.
Each spur 18 is of increasingly tapered configuration outwardly towards its terminal free end where it is spherically rounded off as shown in cross-section in FIG. 4.'This configuration increases the surface area of each spur 18 substantially, thereby providing greater area for tissue contact and consequent partial tissue enfoldment of uterine cavity tissue about the IUD within the uterine cavity, but without expulsion of the IUD. At the same time, the smooth rounded surfaces on each spur l8 minimize the chances for injury to the cervical canal during insertion and to the uterine cavity after placement and positioning therein.
Still greater surface area for the IUD may be provided by a plurality of relatively thin scalloped webs 20 formed between adjacent spurs 18. Each web may extend beyond the space encompassed between adjacent spurs as at 22 (FIG. 5) and/or be separated from each adjacent spur and attached only to the fillet therebetween as at 24 (FIG. 5). In another embodiment, the IUD may be formed with no webs at all, as shown in the lower left portion of FIG. 5.
In the embodiment illustrated by sectional FIG. 2,
' two planar rows of spurs'l8 are shown extending out- A talisman and withdrawal cord 28 is attached to tail 14 of the IUD for withdrawal of the IUD from the titerine cavity after use. Cord 28 may have a knot therein (not shown) which visually indicates and confirms proper insertion depth once the IUD is placed and positioned within the uterine cavity. For greater ease of withdrawal, cord 28 may alternatively be attached to nose 12 of the IUD so that upon withdrawal-from the uterine cavity, the IUD willinvert within the uterus, thereby allowing spurs 18 to be in a position tapered away from the direction of withdrawal to minimize the possibility of tissue damage during the withdrawal process.
It will be noted from the Figures that each spur 18 has a retrograde inclination from nose [2 to tail 14. The angle of inclination 6 (FlG..l) for each spur l8 may vary considerably, from 0 to 75 with respect to a line normalthrough the elongate major axis of core 10. Stated alternatively, the angle of retrogradeinclination may vary from 90to 15 with respect to the long axis of core 10. Preferably the spurs adjacent nose 12 will have a lesser degree of retrograde inclination than those near tail 14. Such a slanted configuration assures that most of the sprus 18 will contact some portion of the tissues of the uterine cavity once the IUD is positioned therein, and the retrograde inclination of each spur 18 aids in preventing expulsion of the IUD by normal muscle contractions of the uterus. Additionally, the retrograde inclination of spurs l8 facilitates insertion ease, in that the spurs are inclined away from the direction of insertion. 1
The combined relative length and outer end thickness of each spur 18 when compared with the somewhat more narrow junction of each spur 18 to lateral side walls 16 of core permits each spur 18 to flex somewhat, particularly within a plane conincident with the major plane of the IUD (FIG. I) so that each s'pur 18 may accommodate itself to the particular internal tissue configuration of the uterine cavity into which the IUD is inserted.
The material of the IUD is preferably an easily molded, plastic, which is light and flexible. Among others, such material could be ULTRATHENE," polyethylene, polypropylene, ethylene, or propylene.
The invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the scope, spirit or essential characteristics thereof. The present embodiments are, therefore, to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, the scope and spirit of the invention being indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description, and all changes which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are, therefore, intended to be embraced therein.
What is claimed and desired to be secured by Letters Patent is:
1. An intrauterine contraceptive device made from material enabling flexing to conform to the uterine cavity comprising: an elongate, stem-like, relatively rigid, central core body of substantial thickness forming the structural main member of said device and having a nose, tail and lateral side portions defined therealong, and encompassing an area substantially less than that of an average normal condition uterine cavity, and a plurality of closely spaced elongate spurs, with smoothly contoured terminal portions, extending outwardly from each of said side portions.
2. The device of claim 1 wherein all of said spurs are disposed in a common plane.
3. The device of claim 2 wherein at least some of said spurs have an inclination toward the tail portion.
4. The device of claim 2 wherein all of said spurs have an inclination toward the tail portion.
5. The device of claim 2 wherein the spurs closest to the nose portion are longer than the spurs closest to the tail portion.
6. The device of claim 2 wherein pull line means are secured to said intrauterine device to enable removal after insertion.
7. The device of claim 2 whereinthin webs integral with said lateral sides are disposed on each side between at least two adjacent ones of said elongate spurs.
8. The device of claim 7 wherein said thin webs are disposed between all adjacent pairs of elongate spurs on each of said lateral sides.
9. The device of claim 7 wherein each of said thin webs is attached only to a lateral side and is disposed loose between said adjacent elongate spurs.
10. The device of claim 7 wherein each of said thin webs is attached to a lateral side and is also secured to said adjacent elongate spurs.
11. The device of claim 7 wherein each of said thin webs is shorter than the length of said adjacent spurs.
12. The device of claim 11 wherein said shorter thin webs are disposed between all adjacent pairs of elongate spurs on each of said lateral sides.
13. The device of claim 11 wherein each of said thin webs between adjacent spurs is attached only to a lateral side and is disposed loose between said adjacent elongate spurs.
14. The device of claim 11 wherein each of said thin webs between adjacent spurs is attached to a lateral side and is also secured to said adjacent elongate spurs.
' 15. The device of claim 7 wherein each of said thin webs protrudes outwardly beyond the terminal ends of said adjacent spurs.
16. The device of claim 1, wherein at least the terminal portions of said spurs are bulbous.
17. The device of claim 1, wherein a plurality of rows of elongate spurs are disposed on each of said lateral sides.
18. The device of claim 17, wherein the elongate spurs in all of said rows on each of said lateral sides are side by side in a direction normal to the general planar shape of the device.
19. The device of claim 17, wherein at least a portion of the elongate spurs have an inclination toward the tail portion.
20. The device of claim 17, wherein all of said elongate spurs have an inclination toward the tail portion.
21. The device of claim 17, wherein the spurs closest to the nose portion are longer than the spurs closest to the tail portion.
22. The device of claim 17, wherein pull line means are secured to said intrauterine device to enable removal after insertion.
23. The device of claim 17, wherein thin webs integral with said lateral sides are disposed on each side between at least two adjacent ones of said elongate spurs.
24. The device of claim 23, wherein thin webs integral with said lateral sides are disposed on each side between at least two adjacent pairs of elongate spurs on each of said lateral sides in a plane normal to the general planar shapeof the device.
25. The device of claim 24, wherein additional thin webs integral with said lateral sides are disposed on each side between said first recited thin webs.
26. The device of claim 25, wherein each of said additional thin webs is shorter than the length of said adjacent spurs.
27. The device of claim 26, wherein each of said additional thin webs is attached only to a lateral side and is disposed loose between said first recited thin webs.
28. The device of claim 26, wherein each of said additional thin webs is attached to a lateral side and is also secured to said first recited thin webs.
29. The device of claim 25, wherein each of said additional thin webs protrudes outwardly beyond the terminal ends of said adjacent spurs.
30. The device of claim 23, wherein thin webs integral with said lateral sides are disposed between all adjacent pairs of elongate spurs on each of said lateral sides in a plane normal to the general planar shape of the device.
31. The device of claim 30, wherein additional thin webs integral with said lateral sides are disposed on each side between said first recited thin webs.
32. The device of claim 31, wherein each of said additional thin webs is shorter than the length of said adjacent spurs.
33. The device of claim 32, wherein each of said additional thin webs is attached only to a lateral side and is disposed loose between said first recited thin webs.
34. The device of claim 32, wherein each of said additional thin webs is attached to a lateral side and is also secured to adjacent said first recited thin webs.
35. The device of claim 31, wherein each of said additional thin webs protrudes outwardly beyond the terminal ends of said adjacent spurs.
36. The device of claim 17, wherein at least the terminal portions of said spurs are bulbous.
37. The device of claim 1, wherein at least six spurs extend from each of said side portions.
38. A device as defined in claim 1 made from a plastic material comprising an ethylene vinyl copolymer.
Claims (38)
1. An intrauterine contraceptive device made from material enabling flexing to conform to the uterine cavity comprising: an elongate, stem-like, relatively rigid, central core body of substantial thickness forming the structural main member of said device and having a nose, tail and lateral side portions defined therealong, and encompassing an area substantially less than that of an average normal condition uterine cavity, and a plurality of closely spaced elongate spurs, with smoothly contoured terminal portions, extending outwardly from each of said side portions.
2. The device of claim 1 wherein all of said spurs are disposed in a common plane.
3. The device of claim 2 wherein at least some of said spurs have an inclination toward the tail portion.
4. The device of claim 2 wherein all of said spurs have an inclination toward the tail portion.
5. The device of claim 2 wherein the spurs closest to the nose portion are longer than the spurs closest to the tail portion.
6. The device of claim 2 wherein pull line means are secured to said intrauterine device to enable removal after insertion.
7. The device of claim 2 wherein thin webs integral with said lateral sides are disposed on each side between at least two adjacent ones of said elongate spurs.
8. The device of claim 7 wherein said thin webs are disposed between all adjacent pairs of elongate spurs on each of said lateral sides.
9. The device of claim 7 wherein each of said thin webs is attached only to a lateral side and is disposed loose between said adjacent elongate spurs.
10. The device of claim 7 wherein each of said thin webs is attached to a lateral side and is also secured to said adjacent elongate spurs.
11. The device of claim 7 wherein each of said thin webs is shorter than the length of said adjacent spurs.
12. The device of claim 11 wherein said shorter thin webs are disposed between all adjacent pairs of elongate spurs on each of said lateral sides.
13. The device of claim 11 wherein each of said thin webs between adjacent spurs is attached only to a lateral side and is disposed loose between said adjacent elongate spurs.
14. The device of claim 11 wherein each of said thin webs between adjacent spurs is attached to a lateral side and is also secured to said adjacent elongate spurs.
15. The device of claim 7 wherein each of said thin webs protrudes outwardly beyond the terminal ends of said adjacent spurs.
16. The device of claim 1, wherein at least the terminal portions of said spurs are bulbous.
17. The device of claim 1, wherein a plurality of rows of elongate spurs are disposed on each of said lateral sides.
18. The device of claim 17, wherein the elongate spurs in all of said rows on each of said lateral sides are side by side in a direction normal to the general planar shape of the device.
19. The device of claim 17, wherein at least a portion of the elongate spurs have an inclination toward the tail portion.
20. The device of claim 17, wherein all of said elongate spurs have an inclination toward the tail portion.
21. The device of claim 17, wherein the spurs closest to the nose portion are longer than the spurs closest to the tail portion.
22. The device of claim 17, wherein pull line means are secured to said intrauterine device to enable removal after insertion.
23. The device of claim 17, wherein thin webs integral with said lateral sides are disposed on each side between at least two adjacent ones of said elongate spurs.
24. The device of claim 23, wherein thin webs integral with said lateral sides are disposed on each side between at least two adjacent pairs of elongate spurs on each of said lateral sides in a plane normal to the general planar shape of the device.
25. The device of claim 24, wherein additional thin webs integral with said lateral sides are disposed on each side between said first recited thin webs.
26. The device of claim 25, wherein each of said additional thin webs is shorter than the length of said adjacent spurs.
27. The device of claim 26, wherein each of said additional thin webs is attached only to a lateral side and is disposed loose between said first recited thin webs.
28. The device of claim 26, wherein each of said additional thin webs is attached to a lateral side and is also secured to said first recited thin webs.
29. The device of claim 25, wherein each of said additional thin webs protrudes outwardly beyond the terminal ends of said adjacent spurs.
30. The device of claim 23, wherein thin webs integral with said lateral sides are disposed between all adjacent pairs of elongate spurs on each of said lateral sides in a plane normal to the general planar shape of the device.
31. The device of claim 30, wherein additional thin webs integRal with said lateral sides are disposed on each side between said first recited thin webs.
32. The device of claim 31, wherein each of said additional thin webs is shorter than the length of said adjacent spurs.
33. The device of claim 32, wherein each of said additional thin webs is attached only to a lateral side and is disposed loose between said first recited thin webs.
34. The device of claim 32, wherein each of said additional thin webs is attached to a lateral side and is also secured to adjacent said first recited thin webs.
35. The device of claim 31, wherein each of said additional thin webs protrudes outwardly beyond the terminal ends of said adjacent spurs.
36. The device of claim 17, wherein at least the terminal portions of said spurs are bulbous.
37. The device of claim 1, wherein at least six spurs extend from each of said side portions.
38. A device as defined in claim 1 made from a plastic material comprising an ethylene vinyl copolymer.
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US15576871A | 1971-06-23 | 1971-06-23 |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US3750662A true US3750662A (en) | 1973-08-07 |
Family
ID=22556714
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US00155768A Expired - Lifetime US3750662A (en) | 1971-06-23 | 1971-06-23 | Intrauterine contraceptive device |
Country Status (6)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US3750662A (en) |
AU (1) | AU445517B2 (en) |
BE (1) | BE791735A (en) |
DE (1) | DE2253893A1 (en) |
FR (1) | FR2202437A5 (en) |
GB (1) | GB1405764A (en) |
Cited By (7)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US3933153A (en) * | 1974-03-18 | 1976-01-20 | Laszlo Kalman Csatary | Intra-uterine contraceptive device |
US20150101613A1 (en) * | 2013-10-14 | 2015-04-16 | Contramed, Llc | Intrauterine device with controlled copper ion elution |
US9492312B2 (en) | 2010-10-18 | 2016-11-15 | Bioceptive, Inc. | Methods and apparatus for inserting a device or pharmaceutical into a body cavity |
US10022264B2 (en) | 2013-10-18 | 2018-07-17 | Contramed, Llc | Intrauterine device with retrieval thread |
US10159596B2 (en) | 2012-08-14 | 2018-12-25 | Sebela Vlc Limited | Intrauterine contraceptive device |
US10166141B2 (en) | 2012-08-14 | 2019-01-01 | Sebela Vlc Limited | Intrauterine contraceptive device |
US10918516B2 (en) | 2013-10-14 | 2021-02-16 | Sebela Vlc Limited | Intrauterine device with controlled copper ion elution |
Families Citing this family (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
FR2565482A2 (en) * | 1984-06-07 | 1985-12-13 | Biomasys | Improvements made to intra-uterine devices |
EP0147274A1 (en) * | 1983-12-01 | 1985-07-03 | BIOMASYS Société dite: | Intra-uterine devices |
FR2555893A1 (en) * | 1983-12-01 | 1985-06-07 | Biomasys | Improvements made to intra-uterine devices |
Citations (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US1267627A (en) * | 1916-09-20 | 1918-05-28 | Franklin L Campbell | Artificial bait. |
US2616559A (en) * | 1949-04-15 | 1952-11-04 | Daniel F Hyland | Packing articles, such as fishing lures, made of flexible sheet material |
US2722766A (en) * | 1952-12-11 | 1955-11-08 | Anthony C Accetta | Fish lure |
-
0
- BE BE791735D patent/BE791735A/en unknown
-
1971
- 1971-06-23 US US00155768A patent/US3750662A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
-
1972
- 1972-10-09 AU AU47551/72A patent/AU445517B2/en not_active Expired
- 1972-10-09 FR FR7235739A patent/FR2202437A5/fr not_active Expired
- 1972-11-03 DE DE2253893A patent/DE2253893A1/en active Pending
- 1972-11-07 GB GB5133972A patent/GB1405764A/en not_active Expired
Patent Citations (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US1267627A (en) * | 1916-09-20 | 1918-05-28 | Franklin L Campbell | Artificial bait. |
US2616559A (en) * | 1949-04-15 | 1952-11-04 | Daniel F Hyland | Packing articles, such as fishing lures, made of flexible sheet material |
US2722766A (en) * | 1952-12-11 | 1955-11-08 | Anthony C Accetta | Fish lure |
Non-Patent Citations (1)
Title |
---|
Dalkron Shield publication of A. H. Robins Co. Nov., l970. * |
Cited By (13)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US3933153A (en) * | 1974-03-18 | 1976-01-20 | Laszlo Kalman Csatary | Intra-uterine contraceptive device |
US9492312B2 (en) | 2010-10-18 | 2016-11-15 | Bioceptive, Inc. | Methods and apparatus for inserting a device or pharmaceutical into a body cavity |
US11850181B2 (en) | 2012-08-14 | 2023-12-26 | Sebela Vlc Limited | Intrauterine contraceptive device |
US10932943B2 (en) | 2012-08-14 | 2021-03-02 | Sebela Vlc Limited | Intrauterine contraceptive device |
US10159596B2 (en) | 2012-08-14 | 2018-12-25 | Sebela Vlc Limited | Intrauterine contraceptive device |
US10166141B2 (en) | 2012-08-14 | 2019-01-01 | Sebela Vlc Limited | Intrauterine contraceptive device |
US10188546B2 (en) * | 2013-10-14 | 2019-01-29 | Sebela Vlc Limited | Intrauterine device with controlled copper ion elution |
US10918516B2 (en) | 2013-10-14 | 2021-02-16 | Sebela Vlc Limited | Intrauterine device with controlled copper ion elution |
US20150101613A1 (en) * | 2013-10-14 | 2015-04-16 | Contramed, Llc | Intrauterine device with controlled copper ion elution |
US10398588B2 (en) | 2013-10-18 | 2019-09-03 | Sebela Vlc Limited | Intrauterine device with retrieval thread |
US10022264B2 (en) | 2013-10-18 | 2018-07-17 | Contramed, Llc | Intrauterine device with retrieval thread |
US11207209B2 (en) | 2013-10-18 | 2021-12-28 | Sebela Vlc Limited | Intrauterine device with retrieval thread |
US11744728B2 (en) | 2013-10-18 | 2023-09-05 | Sebela Vlc Limited | Intrauterine device with retrieval thread |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
DE2253893A1 (en) | 1974-05-16 |
AU445517B2 (en) | 1974-02-21 |
BE791735A (en) | 1973-03-16 |
AU4755172A (en) | 1974-02-21 |
FR2202437A5 (en) | 1974-05-03 |
GB1405764A (en) | 1975-09-10 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US5494047A (en) | Intrauterine contraceptive device | |
US3374788A (en) | Contraceptive devices and methods | |
US3628530A (en) | Intrauterine device for contraception | |
US3750662A (en) | Intrauterine contraceptive device | |
US3881475A (en) | Intra-uterine contraceptive device | |
US3789838A (en) | Force transmitting intrauterine device | |
US3405711A (en) | Intrauterine contraceptive device | |
GB1465684A (en) | Contraceptive device | |
US3993058A (en) | Intrauterine device with seeker for finding the cervical os and housing member for fitting device in an inserter | |
US3794025A (en) | Intrauterine device saddle inserter | |
JP3558924B2 (en) | Intubation device for lacrimal canal reconstruction | |
US3913572A (en) | Pleated membrane intrauterine contraceptive device | |
US4117839A (en) | Intrauterine device | |
US3675648A (en) | Intrauterine contraceptive device | |
US3633574A (en) | Intrauterine contraceptive device | |
KR920005717B1 (en) | Streamlined t-shaped intrauterine device | |
US3786808A (en) | Intrauterine contraceptive device with scalloped edge appendages | |
US4054131A (en) | Intrauterine contraceptive device | |
US3811435A (en) | Intrauterine device and injection mechanism | |
US4655204A (en) | Intrauterine contraceptive device for animals such as female dogs | |
US3431906A (en) | Contraceptive device | |
US3957042A (en) | Spatial intrauterine contraceptive insert | |
US3312214A (en) | Intra-uterine device | |
US3756228A (en) | Intrauterine contraceptive device with large appendages | |
US3457915A (en) | Intrauterine device |