Margaret D Tlapek

US Patent:

48951706, Jan 23, 1990

Filed:

Jul 25, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/223876

Inventors:

Janet M. Tlapek - Saranac MI
Margaret D. Tlapek - Prairie Village KS

Assignee:

Page Hanes, Inc. - Saranac MI

International Classification:

A61B 1700
A61F 500

US Classification:

128832

Abstract:

A disposable cervical cap has a thin, form-assuming pliable dome with an integrally-molded resilient retaining rim. The rim has a bevelled outer shoulder and contains an annular groove on its inner surface. The inner groove and rim define two ascending lips on the inner surface of the rim which prevent dislodgement of the cap from the cervix. The cervial cap includes a set of tabs on its outer surface to assist in positioning and placement of the cap and further includes a loop for removing the cap after use.

US Patent:

47858044, Nov 22, 1988

Filed:

Jul 20, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/078253

Inventors:

Janet M. Tlapek - Saranac MI
Margaret D. Tlapek - Prairie Village KS

Assignee:

Page Hanes, Inc. - Saranac MI

International Classification:

A61F 546

US Classification:

128841

Abstract:

A disposable cervical cap has a thin, form-assuming pliable dome with an integrally-molded resilient retaining rim. The rim has a bevelled outer shoulder and contains an annular groove on its inner surface. The inner groove and rim define two ascending lips on the inner surface of the rim which prevent dislodgement of the cap from the cervix. The cervical cap includes a set of tabs on its outer surface to assist in positioning and placement of the cap and further includes a loop for removing the cap after use.