Conception kit
AssigneeVeos France EURL
InventorsMichael La Vean, Janet Tlapek
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Abstract
A conception cap comprising a thin, form-assuming, flexible dome, an annular rim, and thin, gripping fingers along the inner surface of the rim that make up a notched indentation to effectively position and secure the cap over the cervix for the concentration of sperm on the cervical Os to effect fertilization independently or with the aid of biologically active agents. The conception cap is also included as a component in a conception kit, allowing a woman to conduct the steps of the method of conception using the kit in the privacy of her home.
Claims18
A conception cap positioned over a cervix to concentrate sperm and effect fertilization comprising:
- a thin, form-assuming, flexible dome having a hollow body and an interior and exterior surface, said dome comprising a crown section and base section,
- an annular rim integrally-molded with said base section having an inner and outer surface, and
- at least two thin, gripping fingers projecting radially inwardly, said fingers being integrally-formed with said inner surface of said rim, and at least two circumferentially spaced apart notches disposed between said fingers to permit said fingers to bend towards said crown section of said dome during insertion of said cap and to effectively grip and hold said cap over said cervix.
A conception kit to concentrate sperm and effect fertilization comprising (a) an ovulation predictor for determining the period of ovulation, (b) a conception cap comprising (1) a thin, form-assuming, flexible dome having a hollow body and an interior and exterior surface, said dome comprising a crown section and base section;
- (2) an annular rim integrally-molded with said base section having an inner and outer surface;
- and (3) at least two thin, gripping fingers projecting radially inwardly, said fingers being integrally-formed with said inner surface of said rim, and at least two circumferentially spaced apart notches disposed between said fingers to permit said fingers to bend towards said crown section of said dome during insertion of said cap and to effectively grip and hold said cap over said cervix;
- c) a condom for holding sperm until transferred to said conception cap, and (d) a pregnancy test for determining if fertilization occurred.
A method of achieving conception in a mammalian subject having an ovulation period, comprising the steps of:
- a) determining the period of ovulation with an ovulation predictor, wherein said predictor is selected from the group consisting of a hormonal predictor and a temperature sensitive predictor;
- b) providing viable sperm in a conception cap;
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- c) inserting said conception cap into a vaginal cavity and positioning said cap over a cervix of a subject for a selected time period, wherein said cap comprises a silicone-based material.
A conception cap positioned over a cervix to concentrate sperm and effect fertilization comprising:
- a thin, form-assuming, flexible dome having a hollow body and an interior and exterior surface, said dome comprising a crown section and base section;
- an annular rim integrally-molded with said base section having an inner and outer surface;
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- at least two thin, gripping fingers projecting radially inwardly, said fingers being integrally-formed with said inner surface of said rim, and at least two circumferentially spaced apart notches disposed between said fingers to permit said fingers to bend towards said crown section of said dome during insertion of said cap and to effectively grip and hold said cap over said cervix;
- wherein said cap is adapted to be used with isolated sperm within said body of said dome.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.