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Catamenial collector and methods of use

  • US 6,168,609 B1
  • Filed: 09/10/1998
  • Issued: 01/02/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/12/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A collector for collecting and retaining catamenial fluid comprising:

  • a handle having a coupling end, a second end, and a length, the length substanitally that of a vagina, the length defining an axis, the handle having a fluid channel disposed along the length, wherein the handle is unexposed to the catamenial fluid; and

    a receptacle having a closed end, the closed end of the receptacle coupled to the handle proximal to the coupling end, the receptacle having a flexible hollow rim, the rim having a port;

    wherein the fluid channel is in fluid communication with the port so as to facilitate inflation of the rim.

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