Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
604012000 | With lubricating means | 6 |
20080214984 | PESSARY AND LUBRICANT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A device comprising a tubular applicator and lotion dispenser in combination. The device includes a tubular applicator and a lotion dispenser for applying lotion to the tubular applicator. The lotion dispenser includes a lotion selected from the group consisting of gels, solutions, compositions, lubricants, and creams. | 09-04-2008 |
20080262407 | Lubricated Tampon Applicator - An applicator includes a barrel having an outer surface, an insertion end, and an opposed gripper end; a fluid lubricant disposed in fluid communication with a portion of the outer surface of the barrel; and optionally a plunger arranged and configured to be moveable within the barrel to expel an insertable device from the barrel and into a body cavity. Methods of delivering an insertable device into a body cavity may include the steps of moving a plunger into an insertion member to dispense fluid lubricant to the outer surface of the insertion member; the step of inserting an insertion member portion having encapsulated lubricant on an outer surface thereof into a body cavity thereby rupturing the capsule; and/or the steps of moving a plunger into an insertion member, rupturing a reservoir containing fluid lubricant, moving the fluid lubricant toward the outer surface of the insertion member, and inserting the insertion member into the body cavity. | 10-23-2008 |
20110245754 | TAMPON APPLICATOR ASSEMBLY - The tampon applicator assembly includes a tampon applicator section, an outer housing section, and a plunger section. The combined tampon applicator section and plunger section function as a conventional plunger-type tampon applicator. The outer housing section includes a sleeve with a proximal portion and a distal portion. The (distal) insertion end of the tampon applicator section essentially fits inside the proximal portion of the sleeve, and the distal portion of the sleeve is designed to accommodate a feminine hygiene product, such as a pad, a disposable wipe, a towelette disposal mitt, a simple disposal bag, and other products associated with menstruation. | 10-06-2011 |
20120041354 | LUBRICIOUS COMPOSITIONS AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - The present disclosure provides a lubricious polymeric composition that includes polymer and one or more lubricants. Articles formed from the lubricious polymeric composition possess enhanced softness, flexibility and lubricity. The present disclosure also provides a method for making an article formed from a lubricious polymeric composition having polymer and one or more lubricants. | 02-16-2012 |
20120220919 | PERSONAL CARE DEVICES INCLUDING MOISTURE-ACTIVATED COMPOSITIONS - The present disclosure is directed to alleviating the uncomfortable and unpleasant sensations that may accompany insertion and removal of personal care devices. Specifically, the present disclosure is directed to a personal care device that includes a moisture-activated composition that becomes lubricious only upon contact with moisture, such as from mucosal surfaces in the body. | 08-30-2012 |
20160030254 | WOUND PACKING DEVICE WITH NANOTEXTURED SURFACE - Embodiments of the invention include wound packing devices and methods of making and using the same. In an embodiment, the invention includes a wound packing device including a plurality of spacing elements comprising a nanotextured surface. The wound packing device can also include a connector connecting the plurality of spacing elements to one another. Other embodiments are also included herein. | 02-04-2016 |