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Disposable spermicide-releasing diaphragm

CA 1236357 A · Owner: Southern Research Institute · Inventors: Casper, Robert A.; Terry, Richard N.; Cowsar, Donald R.

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A disposable spermicide-releasing intravaginal, contraceptive barrier formed from a homogeneous blend mixture of a thermoplastic polymer, a water-soluble polymer and a spermicide which is released at a controlled rate sufficient to provide contraceptive action for a period of up to 48 hours and methods of making the same.

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  • Granted May 10, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 10, 2005.
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FiledJune 29, 1984
GrantedMay 10, 1988
Term endedMay 10, 2005
Patent numberCA 1236357 A
Classification (IPC)A61K9/00 +1 more

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1985198819911994199720002003Application filedJune 29, 1984Patent grantedMay 10, 1988Term endedMay 10, 2005

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