# US 2023/0404792 A1 · A device for insertion into a vagina > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2023/0404792 A1 - Document ID: US20230404792A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 18/252,289 - Filed: 2021-11-09 - Published: 2023-12-21 - Earliest claimed: 2020-11-10 - Inventors: Johannes Basson - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20230404792A1 ## CPC - A61F 5/4553: {placed in the vagina, e.g. for catamenial use (pessaries A61F6/08; absorbent cups A61F13/2045)} - A61F 6/08: Pessaries, i.e. devices worn in the vagina to support the uterus, remedy a malposition or prevent conception {, e.g. combined with devices protecting against contagion} - A61F 5/4404: {Details or parts} - A61F 5/455: for collecting urine or discharge from female member - A61F: FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS (dental prosthetics A61C) ## Abstract There is herein provided a device (200) for insertion into a vagina. The device comprises a cervical ring (202) configured to surround the cervix, a positioning portion (204) configured to abut against a securing position along an interior wall of the vagina and an elastically resilient connecting portion (206). The elastically resilient connecting portion connects the cervical ring and the positioning portion and the elastically resilient connecting portion is configured such that, when the device is positioned inside the vagina, the positioning portion is biased against the securing position. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A device for insertion into a vagina, the device comprising: a cervical ring configured to surround the cervix; a positioning portion configured to abut against a securing position along an interior wall of the vagina; and an elastically resilient connecting portion connecting the cervical ring and the positioning portion, wherein the elastically resilient connecting portion is configured such that, when the device is positioned inside the vagina, the positioning portion is biased against the securing position. ### Claim 2 (canceled) ### Claim 3 (canceled) ### Claim 4 (canceled) ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1 wherein the device further comprises a bag connected to the cervical ring. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The device of claim 5 wherein the bag further comprises a valve. ### Claim 7 (depends on 5) The device of claim 5 wherein the bag is configured to be removable from the cervical ring. ### Claim 8 (canceled) ### Claim 9 (canceled) ### Claim 10 (canceled) ### Claim 11 (canceled) ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1 wherein the positioning portion further comprises an indentation configured to accommodate a urethra when the device is positioned inside the vagina. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1 further comprises at least one tab protruding from the device. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1 wherein the cervical ring further comprises an inflatable portion. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The device of claim 14 wherein the inflatable portion is positioned on the circumference of the cervical ring. ### Claim 16 (depends on 14, 15) The device of claim 14 or 15 wherein the inflatable portion comprises a first pilot line with a first end connected to the inflatable portion and a second end connected to a first valve, wherein the first pilot line is configured to provide air to inflate the inflatable portion. ### Claim 17 (depends on 14) The device of claim 14 further comprising a washing tube, wherein the washing tube comprises a first opening configured to deliver water to the walls of the vagina. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The device of claim 17 wherein the washing tube is located in the inflatable portion of the device. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The device of claim 17 wherein the washing tube is located in the cervical ring. ### Claim 20 (depends on 5) The device of claim 5 further comprising a washing tube, wherein the washing tube comprises a first opening configured to deliver water to the walls of the vagina, wherein the washing tube is located in the wall of the bag. ### Claim 21 (depends on 20) The device of claim 20 wherein the washing tube comprises a second pilot line with a first end connected to the washing tube and a second end connected to a second valve, wherein the second pilot line is configured to deliver water to the washing tube. ### Claim 22 (depends on 20) The device of claim 20 wherein the washing tube comprises a second opening configured to deliver water to the inside of the bag. ### Claim 23 (depends on 21) The device of claim 21 wherein the first pilot line and second pilot line are removable. ### Claim 24 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1 wherein the connecting portion is curved and the gradient of the curve of the connecting portion increases as distance from the cervical ring increases. ### Claim 25 (depends on 13) The device of claim 13 wherein the at least one tab extends downwards such that, when the device is positioned inside the vagina, the at least one tabs extends towards the opening of the vagina. ### Claim 26 (depends on 13, 25) The device of claim 13 or 25, wherein the device has at least two tabs, and one tab located on each side of the positioning portion such that, when the device is positioned inside the vagina, the device will have one tab located on each side of the pubic bone. ### Claim 27 (depends on 12) The device of claim 12 wherein the indentation is located in the centre of the positioning portion. ### Claim 28 (canceled) ### Claim 29 (canceled)