Vaginal device for preventing conception or the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases, or both

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PATENT NO 5819742
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08960898

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A vaginal device provides physical and chemical barriers to contraception or protection against sexually transmitted diseases, or both. The device includes a towelette having approximately 5 ml of preventive formulation incorporated therein by absorption. During intercourse, the towelette rests in the upper vagina and effectively functions as both a physical and chemical barrier to contraception. In some embodiments, the towelette may become compressed into a crumpled, disc-like shape, which may enhance its properties as a physical barrier. Means to facilitate insertion and removal of the device are described.

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FAMILY HEALTH INTERNATIONALP O BOX 13950 DURHAM NC 27709

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dorflinger, Laneta J Durham, NC 2 24
Luukkainen, JV Tapani Espoo, FI 1 9
Martin, Parthena M Chapel Hill, NC 3 24
Sokal, David C Mebane, NC 10 153

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