US3664341A
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Vaginal capsule
Assignee: Julius Schmid Inc
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Filing: 1970-12-24
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Granted: 1972-05-23
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Expires: 1990-12-24
Abstract
Abstract A water soluble cylindrically shaped vaginal capsule is described comprising a sealed elongated large diameter portion containing a medicament and an elongated small diameter portion located at the distal end of the large diameter portion. This capsule is useful in treating vaginal infections such as vaginal moniliasis in pediatric patients.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry W Gordon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 08:14
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M31/00; A61M31/002; A61K; A61K9/00; A61K9/0012; A61K9/0034
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
As an article of manufacture a medicament containing water soluble capsule for use in treating vaginal infections, said capsule being cylindrical in shape and having an elongated deformable large diameter body portion containing a premeasured quantity of medicament useful in the treatment of vaginal infections, and an elongated deformable small diameter portion located at the distal end of said large diameter portion and integrally connected to said large diameter portion by a sloped portion, said small diameter portion being of substantially less length than said large diameter portion and the opposed ends of said capsule being hemispherical in shape.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
As an article of manufacture a medicament containing water soluble capsule for use in treating vaginal infections, said capsule being cylindrical in shape and having an elongated deformable large diameter body portion containing a premeasured quantity of medicament useful in the treatment of vaginal infections, and an elongated deformable small diameter portion located at the distal end of said large diameter portion and integrally connected to said large diameter portion by a sloped portion, said small diameter portion being of substantially less length than said large diameter portion and the opposed ends of said capsule being hemispherical in shape.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
An article of manufacture according to claim 1 wherein said medicament is candicidin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
An article of manufacture according to claim 2 wherein said large diameter portion and said small diameter portions are composed of gelatin.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-05-23 | 1975-11-22 | 1976-05-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-23 | 1979-11-22 | 1980-05-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-23 | 1983-11-22 | 1984-05-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |