초록 ▼

A catamenial collector, in an embodiment, has a receptacle with a flexible hollow rim capable of inflation and has a handle with substantially the length of a female vagina. The collector may have a string, in one embodiment, extending through the rim and at least a portion of the handle so that a p

A catamenial collector, in an embodiment, has a receptacle with a flexible hollow rim capable of inflation and has a handle with substantially the length of a female vagina. The collector may have a string, in one embodiment, extending through the rim and at least a portion of the handle so that a pulling force axially applied to a string end causes the receptacle to close. In another embodiment, an elastic member is so configured that deflation of the rim also causes the receptacle to close. The collector and associated methods of use provide for the sanitary collection and disposal of menses.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [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 th

[ What is claimed is:] [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; anda 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; rein the fluid channel is in fluid communication with the port so as to facilitate inflation of the rim.