66 results about "Menstrual cup" patented technology

A menstrual cup for use in a vagina. The cup includes a receptacle extending from an open top end to a closed bottom end and a stem attached to the receptacle at the bottom end thereof for use in removal of the cup. The receptacle comprises a wall having an inner wall surface defining a cavity adapted for collecting fluid and an opposed outer wall surface. The open top end has a predetermined diameter, the receptacle being adapted to be flexible and resilient. The outer wall surface includes an upper rim at the top end of the receptacle for strengthening the top end, a main portion extending from the bottom end of the receptacle portion towards the top end, and a transition portion between the main portion and the upper rim, the transition portion being streamlined to define a profile thereof which is substantially smooth.

A menstrual cup device and a method of us thereof includes a menstrual cup made of expandable material so as to be compressed, the menstrual cup having resilience for restoring to its original shape after being compressed, the menstrual cup comprising a pulling stem at a lower end thereof, a circular lip at an open upper end thereof, and a circular groove below the circular lip; and a collection bag having a resilient restraining ring at an open upper end thereof; thereby, the resilient restraining ring being expanded to be constricted in the circular groove of the menstrual cup, the circular lip being adapted to prevent the resilient restraining ring from disengagement, the menstrual cup with the collection bag being compressed and inserted into the vagina for collecting menstrual blood, the collection bag being disposable and replaceable.

A folding menstrual cup comprising an outer cup body with a top accommodating cavity formed therein and a round opening provided on the top thereof and the bottom thereof being connected with a flow guiding pipe via a folding part at the side opposite to the opening; a flow guiding pipe providing with a pipe orifice communicating with the top accommodating cavity and a valve controlling communication to the pipe orifice; and a folding part being capable of protruding upward and enabling the top end of the flow guiding pipe to extend into the top accommodating cavity along with the folding part, and capable of straightening downward thereby a bottom accommodating cavity is formed inside the folding part. When in use, the folding part extends into the top accommodating cavity of the outer cup body and is placed in a body.

A disposable catamenial device for the collection of menses discharge of the female human, including: a flexible resilient menstrual cup (MC), which includes: at least two resilient ribs extending inwardly from the inner surface of the MC base; an elastic rim frame connected to the top of the ribs; a reservoir bag connected to the rim in a sealed manner for collecting the menstrual fluid; and a withdrawal string connected to the cup bottom for enabling the extraction of said MC from the vagina. The MC has a drogue like structure comprising at least two flexible ribs having arcuate vertical struts (AVS) structure connected to a flat base. The ribs are connected to the elastic rim frame with at least two flexible arcuate horizontal struts (AHS).

A menstrual cup is described. The menstrual cup has a receptacle having an open top end and a closed base. The receptacle also includes a rim extending around the circumference of the top end and has an inner diameter Di across the top end of more than 35 mm and a thickness Tr of between 3 mm and 5 mm The length from the top end to the base of the receptacle is less than 53 mm An array of packages of menstrual cups and an array having at least one menstrual cup and one absorbent article or disposable wipe are also described.

The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the treatment of vesicovaginal fistula. It is based, at least in part, on the discovery that a menstrual cup may be used to collect urine and decrease or prevent urine leakage in certain women having vesicovaginal fistula and, in some cases, the menstrual cup was observed to at least partially occlude the fistula and permit normal micturition.

A menstrual cup and applicator for use in the vagina. The menstrual cup having a receptacle for holding fluid and having a stem device connected to the top of the cup and extending through the open cavity through the bottom of the cup. The stem is configured to actuate the side and rim of the cup to allow for easier insertion and removal of the cup. The applicator may have several components and is configured to grasp a folded cup and position the cup in a deployed position within the vagina. Additionally, the applicator is designed to aid in the removal of the menstrual cup.

The invention discloses an intelligent menstrual cup which comprises a cup body and an intelligent electronic module, wherein a cup cavity is formed inside the cup body; a round opening is formed in the top of the cup body; a support handle is arranged at the bottom of the cup body; a flow channel is formed inside the support handle; a valve is arranged on the flow channel; the intelligent electronic module comprises a data acquisition and transmission module arranged in the cup body as well as a signal receiving and processing module separated from the cup body; and the data acquisition and transmission module comprises a power supply, a sensor capable of monitoring the internal environment of the cup cavity, a radio antenna and a circuit board capable of transmitting the processed data of the sensor to the signal receiving and processing module through the radio antenna. The intelligent menstrual cup not only has the functions of a general menstrual cup but also is integrated with the advanced electronic science and technology, the data acquisition and transmission module is designed in the cup body of the menstrual cup, and the sensor on the data acquisition and transmission module is capable of monitoring the menstrual blood volume in the menstrual cup, thereby timely reminding a user of discharging the menstrual blood in an appropriate time through the signal receiving and processing module.

A menstrual cup and applicator for use in the vagina. The menstrual cup having a receptacle for holding fluid and having a stem device connected to the top of the cup and extending through the open cavity through the bottom of the cup. The stem is configured to actuate the side and rim of the cup to allow for easier insertion and removal of the cup. The applicator may have several components and is configured to grasp a folded cup and position the cup in a deployed position within the vagina. Additionally, the applicator is designed to aid in the removal of the menstrual cup.

A flexible menstrual cup includes a cup including an internal space having an opening, an outer side wall, and an inner side wall; and a stem. The opening is provided with an overflow stopping convex ring. A top surface of the overflow stopping convex ring is a bevel face. An inner side wall is provided with a plurality of vertical grooves.

The disclosure relates to a hygiene product, in particular a menstrual cup, having a cup body comprising a cup wall defining a receiving space using an inner surface, the cup body comprising on a first end an opening into the receiving space, the opening having an edge, and at a second end, a bottom opposite the opening, and the cup body comprising a generally conical shape, tapering towards the bottom and terminating in a tip. The hygiene product is characterized in that the cup body is rotationally asymmetric and a central axis of the cup body runs curved.

An array of products is described. The array includes a menstrual cup in a first package and a second article in a second package. The first package is marketed for menstrual use. The first and the second package made by, made for, distributed by, and / or distributed for a feminine article manufacturer.

Provided herein is an easily removed menstrual cup which includes a main body in which an opening is formed at one side, a storage configured to accommodate menstrual blood therein is formed, and an air inlet is formed at an upper end; an air flow path formed between an outer wall and an inner wall of the main body and configured to connect the air inlet to the outside of the main body; and an air inflow controller installed on the air flow path and configured to control an inflow of external air into the air inlet through the air flow path.

A menstrual cup for use in a vagina. The cup includes a receptacle extending from an open top end to a closed bottom end and a stem attached to the receptacle at the bottom end thereof, for use in removal of the cup. The receptacle comprises a wall having an inner wall surface defining a cavity adapted for collecting fluid and an opposed outer wall surface. The open top end has a predetermined diameter, the receptacle being adapted to be flexible and resilient. The outer wall surface includes an upper rim at the top end of the receptacle for strengthening the top end, a main portion extending from the bottom end of the receptacle portion towards the top end, and a transition portion between the main portion and the upper rim, the transition portion being streamlined to define a profile thereof which is substantially smooth.

A disposable catamenial device for the collection of menses discharge of the female human, including: a flexible resilient menstrual cup (MC), which includes: at least two resilient ribs extending inwardly from the inner surface of the MC base; an elastic rim frame connected to the top of the ribs; a reservoir bag connected to the rim in a sealed manner for collecting the menstrual fluid; and a withdrawal string connected to the cup bottom for enabling the extraction of said MC from the vagina. The MC has a drogue like structure comprising at least two flexible ribs having arcuate vertical struts (AVS) structure connected to a flat base. The ribs are connected to the elastic rim frame with at least two flexible arcuate horizontal struts (AHS).

An embodiment of the present invention provides a smart menstrual cup comprising: a storage unit, a side of which is open so as to receive menstrual blood in at least one inner space thereof; a measuring unit for measuring menstrual blood received in the storage unit; and a control unit for generating a signal on the basis of measurement information from the measuring unit or processing information obtained on the basis of the measurement information.

A self-collection device and kit that allow for self-collection of vaginal and cervical cells are provided. The device includes an intra-vaginal insertion member and a shaped collection member for collecting vaginal and cervical cells, resembling a menstrual cup.

The present invention relates to an easily inserted menstrual cup. The menstrual cup according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a main body having an opening formed at one side and a storage part for accommodating menstrual blood therein formed at an inner side; a rim formed at the opening of the main body and configured to prevent leakage of the menstrual blood by closely contacting with the wall of the vagina when the menstrual cup is inserted into the vagina; and a frame formed inside a wall of the main body, wherein the frame is formed of a shape memory material.

A folding menstrual cup comprising an outer cup body with a top accommodating cavity formed therein and a round opening provided on the top thereof and the bottom thereof being connected with a flow guiding pipe via a folding part at the side opposite to the opening; a flow guiding pipe providing with a pipe orifice communicating with the top accommodating cavity and a valve controlling communication to the pipe orifice; and a folding part being capable of protruding upward and enabling the top end of the flow guiding pipe to extend into the top accommodating cavity along with the folding part, and capable of straightening downward thereby a bottom accommodating cavity is formed inside the folding part. When in use, the folding part extends into the top accommodating cavity of the outer cup body and is placed in a body.

The invention belongs to the technical field of sanitary items, in particular to an intelligent menstrual cup. The cup comprises a cup body, an intelligent monitoring module and a power module electrically connected to the intelligent monitoring module. The interior of the cup body is provided with a cup cavity. The top of the cup cavity of the cup body is provided with a circular opening. The opposite side of the circular opening at the bottom of the cup body is provided with a support handle. The interior of the support handle is provided with a passageway connecting with the cup cavity. The passageway is provided with a valve used for controlling connection of the passageway. The intelligent monitoring module comprises a blood test chip capable of menstruation blood, a sensor capable of monitoring the internal environment of the cup cavity, a data collection module electrically connected with the blood test chip and the sensor and a wireless communication module used for sending collected data to an intelligent terminal. The intelligent menstrual cup has the following beneficial effects: physical health data of a physiological period of a woman can be effectively monitored; meanwhile, the blood test chip is arranged in the menstrual cup so that a menstruation blood detection result can be given within minutes and even seconds; and the woman can timely know the physical condition so as to avoid the trouble of drawing blood on a daily basis.

The invention discloses a Diva cup. The Diva cup has the beneficial effects that as a disinfection and sterilization film is arranged outside a cup body, the problems of gynaecological diseases caused by using unclean Diva cups can be reduced; as an anti-slip thread is arranged outside the disinfection and sterilization film, the phenomenon of slip of hands during use can be prevented; a clamp slot is formed in a liquid drain pipe; and fixing buckles are arranged on folding parts, thus ensuring that the liquid drain pipe is in a closed state after the folding parts are folded. The Diva cup has the advantages of safety, hygiene and solution to liquid leakage and has a broad market prospect.

The invention discloses a backflow preventing menstrual cup, and belongs to the technical field of articles for menstrual period. The menstrual cup comprises a cup body, wherein a cup cavity is formed in the cup body; at the top of the cup cavity, the cup body is provided with a round cup opening; at the opposite side of the round cup opening, a stream guidance pipe is arranged at the bottom of the cup body; a valve is arranged on the stream guidance pipe; a membrane valve, which can seal the round cup opening, is arranged in the cup body; and the membrane valve can be opened in a one-way mode towards the inner side of the cup cavity. According to the backflow preventing menstrual provided by the invention, adding the membrane valve on the basis of a conventional menstrual cup, an effect of one-way sealing is achieved on the inner side of the round cup opening; therefore, when liquid flows into the cup body from the round cup opening, the membrane valve becomes deformed so as to permit the liquid to enter the cup body, while when the cup body is inverted, the liquid in the cup body, due to own gravity, exerts pressure to the membrane valve so as to seal the round cup opening by virtue of the membrane valve, so that a good sealing effect is achieved, and a good backflow preventing function is realized.

The invention provides a structure combining a menstrual cup with a collection bag and a using method thereof. The structure comprises the menstrual cup and the collection bag, wherein the menstrual cup is made of an extensible material, and is extended by own elasticity recovery after being bent; the lower part of the menstrual cup is connected with a button pole, an opening end of the menstrual cup is provided with a circular arc labial margin, and a concave ring is formed at a joint of the lower part of the circular arc labial margin; an edge of the lower part of the concave ring is provided with an annular rib, which is at least provided with a rib notch; an edge of an opening end of the top of the collection bag is provided with an elastic clamp; the elastic clamp after being extended of the collection bag is sleeved on the concave ring of the menstrual cup to be tightened; and the elastic clamp is prevented from taking off through the circular arc labial margin, the annular rib on the lower part is used for blocking the menstrual cup to prevent the elastic clamp from being pushed out when the menstrual cup is extracted from the body, so that the collection bag is positioned in the menstrual cup to ensure that the collection bag cannot be taken off whether the menstrual cup is bent and squeezed or extracted from the body, and after the collection bag is discarded directly, the collection bag can be sleeved on the menstrual cup again to be reused.

Two cylindrical parts (2, 3) are provided which are able to be coupled to each other with an axial sliding movement, of which, a first outer part (2) includes securing means (21) for the menstrual cup (4) to be placed, and a second inner part (3), which includes pushing means (31) which deploy the menstrual cup (4) from the securing means (21). The outer part (2) has an inner through hollow (22) suitable for receiving the inner part (3) in a fitted manner. The securing means (21) are made up of corresponding elastic arms which emerge parallel from the distal end (2a) of said part (2). The proximal end (2b) of the external part (2) has a smooth section (23). The appendages (31) of the inner part (3) have a perimeter edge and a length. The inner part (3) has an inner perforation (34) for inserting a thread-like element of the menstrual cup (4) as extraction means (4a).

A menstrual cup comprising a hollow body including an upper opening defined by a rounded peripheral rim; a hollow cylindrical portion of smaller diameter than the peripheral rim, the hollow cylindrical portion being connected to a lower hollow portion of smaller diameter and decreasing cross-section, which is closed at the base thereof and extends into a grip extension. The lower portion and the grip extension are provided with peripheral ribs. The cylindrical portion comprises small holes through which air can pass into the body, preventing the creation of a vacuum therein. The cross-section of the aforementioned holes decreases towards the exterior of the hollow body. The grip extension of the cup includes a hollow cylindrical segment that terminates internally in a hollow head provided with an end opening.

A menstrual device includes a cup and an extractor. Within the cup is a hollow projection having a channel which communicates with a guide. A blunt tip of the extractor is guided by the guide and received in the hollow projection. The extractor further includes a helical section proximal to the blunt tip which is configured to securely engage the cup from within the hollow projection. A handle portion of the extractor facilitates advancement of the blunt tip and extraction of the extractor together with the cup, once the two are engaged with each other. In a specific embodiment, the guide has a free end with a larger opening than an opposite end which is adjacent the cup, to better guide the blunt tip into the hollow projection. The hollow projection can have a frictional surface or threading for the engagement to the helical portion of the extractor.

The present invention relates to a menstrual cup having a blood test cartridge. A menstrual cup according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a body part having an opening formed at one side of the body part, a storage part configured to receive menstrual blood therein, and a cartridge receiving part connected to the storage part at a side opposite the opening, and a cartridge for blood test removably mounted in the cartridge receiving part.

The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the treatment of vesicovaginal fistula. It is based, at least in part, on the discovery that a menstrual cup may be used to collect urine and decrease or prevent urine leakage in certain women having vesicovaginal fistula and, in some cases, the menstrual cup was observed to at least partially occlude the fistula and permit normal micturition.