Robert C Goepp

US Patent:

44677898, Aug 28, 1984

Filed:

Oct 13, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/310493

Inventors:

Robert A. Goepp - Chicago IL
Uwe E. Freese - Oak Park IL

Assignee:

University Patents, Inc. - Norwalk CT

International Classification:

A61B 1900
A61F 546

US Classification:

128 1R

Abstract:

A non-invasive birth control device in the form of a custom-formed, valved cervical cap is disclosed. The cervical cap comprises a cup-shaped elastomeric shell substantially complementary with contiguous surface of portio vaginalis cervicis when in contact therewith and having an aperture at the apex of the shell. The aperture is covered by an elastomeric web secured to the shell and defines, together with the shell, a one-way valve having a discharge port offset from the aperture. The cervical cap can be fabricated from a specially designed blank of a thermoplastic elastomeric material using a replica of cervix uteri as a mold.

US Patent:

43692192, Jan 18, 1983

Filed:

Jun 26, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/163328

Inventors:

Robert A. Goepp - Chicago IL
Uwe E. Freese - Oak Park IL
Marvin P. Loeb - Chicago IL

Assignee:

University Patents, Inc. - Norwalk CT
Contracap, Inc. - Schaumburg IL

International Classification:

B32B 310
A61F 546

US Classification:

428138

Abstract:

A non-invasive birth control device in the form of a custom-formed, valved cervical cap is disclosed. The cervical cap comprises a cup-shaped elastomeric shell substantially complementary with contiguous surface of portio vaginalis cervicis when in contact therewith, having an aperture at the apex of the shell, and a depending skirt that is thinner than said shell and is provided with a plurality of spaced slits. The aperture is covered by an elastomeric web secured to the shell and defines, together with the shell, a one-way valve means having a discharge port offset from the aperture. The cervical cap can be fabricated from a specially designed blank of a thermoplastic elastomeric material using a replica of cervix uteri as a mold.

US Patent:

45179700, May 21, 1985

Filed:

Jul 1, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/510278

Inventors:

Robert A. Goepp - Chicago IL
Uwe E. Freese - Oak Park IL
Marvin P. Loeb - Chicago IL

Assignee:

University Patents, Inc. - Westport CT
Contracap, Inc. - Schaumburg IL

International Classification:

A61F 546

US Classification:

128131

Abstract:

A conforming valved cervical cap assembly is provided with an elastomeric inner layer molded and cured in situ adjacent the exocervical surface of a cervix uteri. The inner layer is wettable, non-porous and matingly fits and resiliently complements the exocervical surface. In order to prevent the molding material from clogging or otherwise impairing operation of the valve, a valve cover is detachably connected to the valve during molding and curing.

US Patent:

45439494, Oct 1, 1985

Filed:

Jun 11, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/619037

Inventors:

Robert A. Goepp - Chicago IL
Uwe E. Freese - Oak Park IL

Assignee:

University Patents, Inc. - Westport CT

International Classification:

A61F 546

US Classification:

128127

Abstract:

A non-invasive birth control device in the form of a custom-formed, valved cervical cap is disclosed. The cervical cap comprises a cup-shaped elastomeric shell substantially complementary with contiguous surface of portio vaginalis cervicis when in contact therewith and having an aperture at the apex of the shell. The aperture is covered by an elastomeric web secured to the shell and defines, together with the shell, a one-way valve means having a discharge port offset from the aperture. The cervical cap can be fabricated from a specially designed blank of a thermoplastic elastomeric material using a replica of cervix uteri as a mold.

US Patent:

43224636, Mar 30, 1982

Filed:

Dec 31, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/108319

Inventors:

Robert A. Goepp - Chicago IL
Uwe E. Freese - Oak Park IL

Assignee:

University Patents, Inc. - Norwalk CT

International Classification:

B32B 310
A61F 546

US Classification:

428138

Abstract:

A non-invasive birth control device in the form of a custom-formed, valved cervical cap is disclosed. The cervical cap comprises a cup-shaped elastomeric shell substantially complementary with contiguous surface of portio vaginalis cervicis when in contact therewith and having an aperture at the apex of the shell. The aperture is covered by an elastomeric web secured to the shell and defines, together with the shell, a one-way valve means having a discharge port offset from the aperture. The cervical cap can be fabricated from a specially designed blank of a thermoplastic elastomeric material using a replica of cervix uteri as a mold.

US Patent:

44015348, Aug 30, 1983

Filed:

Nov 18, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/207904

Inventors:

Robert A. Goepp - Chicago IL
Uwe E. Freese - Oak Park IL
Marvin P. Loeb - Chicago IL

Assignee:

University Patents, Inc. - Norwalk CT
Contracap, Inc. - Schaumburg IL

International Classification:

B29C 2300
A61F 546

US Classification:

264138

Abstract:

A conforming valved cervical cap assembly is provided with an elastomeric inner layer molded and cured in situ adjacent the exocervical surface of a cervix uteri. The inner layer is wettable, nonporous and matingly fits and resiliently complements the exocervical surface. In order to prevent the molding material from clogging or otherwise impairing operation of the valve, a valve cover is detachably connected to the valve during molding and curing.

US Patent:

44508360, May 29, 1984

Filed:

Sep 27, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/424227

Inventors:

Robert A. Goepp - Chicago IL
Uwe E. Freese - Oak Park IL
Marvin P. Loeb - Chicago IL

Assignee:

University Patents, Inc. - Norwalk CT
Contracap, Inc. - Schaumburg IL

International Classification:

A61F 546

US Classification:

128127

Abstract:

A non-invasive birth control device in the form of a custom-formed, valved cervical cap is disclosed. The cervical cap comprises a cup-shaped elastomeric shell substantially complementary with contiguous surface of portio vaginalis cervicis when in contact therewith, having an aperture at the apex of the shell, and a depending skirt that is thinner than said shell and is provided with a plurality of spaced slits. The aperture is covered by an elastomeric web secured to the shell and defines, together with the shell, a one-way valve means having a discharge port offset from the aperture. The cervical cap can be fabricated from a specially designed blank of a thermoplastic elastomeric material using a replica of cervix uteri as a mold.

US Patent:

43633188, Dec 14, 1982

Filed:

Jul 30, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/288393

Inventors:

Robert A. Goepp - Chicago IL
Uwe E. Freese - Oak Park IL

Assignee:

University Patents, Inc. - Norwalk CT

International Classification:

A61F 546

US Classification:

128130

Abstract:

A non-invasive birth control device in the form of a custom-formed, valved cervical cap is disclosed. The cervical cap comprises a cup-shaped elastomeric shell substantially complementary with contiguous surface of portio vaginalis cervicis when in contact therewith and having an aperture at the apex of the shell. The aperture is covered by an elastomeric web secured to the shell and defines, together with the shell, a one-way valve means having a discharge port offset from the aperture. The cervical cap can be fabricated from a specially designed blank of a thermoplastic elastomeric material using a replica of cervix uteri as a mold.