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WO2018190527A1 - Coupelle menstruelle ayant une cartouche de test sanguin - Google Patents

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WO2018190527A1
WO2018190527A1 PCT/KR2018/003315 KR2018003315W WO2018190527A1 WO 2018190527 A1 WO2018190527 A1 WO 2018190527A1 KR 2018003315 W KR2018003315 W KR 2018003315W WO 2018190527 A1 WO2018190527 A1 WO 2018190527A1
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    • 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
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  • the present invention relates to a menstrual cup having a blood test cartridge, and more particularly, to a menstrual cup having a blood test cartridge capable of acquiring biometric information through menstrual blood and diagnosing a disease.
  • Menstrual blood leak prevention tools such as pads, menstrual cups, and tampons are used to prevent menstrual blood from leaking out of the vagina to help women feel more comfortable during menstruation.
  • menstrual cups are generally larger in capacity than sanitary napkins or tampons, and have little leakage of menstrual blood.
  • the menstrual cup is used as an insert in the body, even if wearing it is not only free to exercise or activity, including swimming, but also has been used for a long time has proved safety.
  • menstrual blood is blood that is periodically discharged with the endometrium, and may contain a lot of information such as genetic information and protein information like general blood. Therefore, when the menstrual blood is periodically discharged to check the biometric information without a separate blood collection can be used for health care.
  • the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, it is an object of the present invention to provide a menstrual cup that has a cartridge for blood test in the menstrual cup to obtain biometric information through the menstrual blood and diagnose the disease .
  • an object of the present invention is to provide a menstrual cup that can be mounted to remove the blood test cartridge, so that the blood test results obtained from the cartridge can be easily checked, and the cartridge can be replaced according to the needs of the user. do.
  • Menstrual cup according to an embodiment of the present invention is a menstrual cup having a blood test cartridge, the opening is formed on one side and the storage unit for receiving the menstrual blood therein and the cartridge receiving portion connected to the storage on the opposite side of the opening It includes a main body to be formed, and a blood test cartridge that can be mounted to be removable in the cartridge housing.
  • the menstrual cup according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a handle part protruding from the opposite side of the opening of the main body part.
  • a locking portion for mounting and fixing the cartridge, the cartridge is caught so that the locking portion can be caught when the cartridge is mounted in the cartridge storage portion
  • Grooves may be formed at positions corresponding to the portions.
  • the main body portion may include a first main body portion and a second main body portion which can be separated and coupled with the cartridge receiving portion therebetween. Threaded portions for mutual coupling may be formed.
  • the handle portion may protrude from the second body portion.
  • a cutout that connects the cartridge housing with the outside may be formed outside the cartridge housing, and the cartridge may be inserted into the cartridge housing through the cutout.
  • the main body portion includes an inner cup and an outer cup that can be coupled to and separated from each other, and the cartridge accommodating portion may be formed between the inner cup and the outer cup when the inner cup and the outer cup are coupled to each other.
  • the cartridge may be mounted to the inner cup when the inner cup and the outer cup are separated, and may be located in the cartridge receiving portion formed between the inner cup and the outer cup when the inner cup and the outer cup are combined.
  • the cartridge may perform genetic analysis or protein analysis of blood or detect disease.
  • the cartridge may have a structure in which a plurality of sections for the examination of blood are stacked.
  • the cartridge may comprise a wireless communication module.
  • the cartridge may also be configured to send the test results to the user terminal.
  • the present invention by performing a test for menstrual blood through a cartridge provided in the menstrual cup, it is possible to easily obtain biometric information such as genetic information and protein information of the menstrual cup user and diagnose the disease.
  • the blood test cartridge is configured to be mounted on or removed from the menstrual cup, so that the blood test results obtained from the cartridge can be easily checked through a cartridge reader or the like, and according to the biometric information to be acquired while reusing the menstrual cup. Only the cartridge can be replaced.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a menstrual cup according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the menstrual cup according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a view showing the internal structure of the blood test cartridge provided in the menstrual cup according to an embodiment of the present invention by way of example.
  • FIG 4 and 5 are views showing the mounting state of the cartridge in the menstrual cup according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG 6 and 7 are views showing the mounting state of the cartridge in the menstrual cup according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG 8 and 9 are views showing the mounting state of the cartridge in the menstrual cup according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG 10 is a view showing a state in which the cartridge is mounted in the menstrual cup according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
  • two members or spaces are connected to each other in the sense that they include not only directly contacting each other but also connecting each other through other members or passages.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a menstrual cup according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the menstrual cup according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the menstrual cup 100 includes a main body 110 and a handle 130.
  • Body portion 110 of the menstrual cup 100 is formed in a cup shape is formed with a storage unit 120 to hold the menstrual blood therein.
  • the main body 110 has a shape in which the diameter is increased toward the upper side formed with an opening from the lower side connected to the handle portion, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the main body portion has various shapes in which a storage portion is formed therein. Can be changed.
  • the storage unit 120 is formed inside the main body 110 of the menstrual cup 100 according to the present embodiment, and may store a menstrual blood discharged to the body during menstruation.
  • the size of the storage unit 120 may be formed in various ways depending on the capacity to hold the menstrual blood.
  • the handle portion 130 of the menstrual cup 100 is formed to protrude at an end opposite to the opening of the body portion 110 to easily perform the insertion or removal of the menstrual cup 100 into the vagina. Can function. If the length of the handle 130 is too long may give inconvenience when the activity after inserting the menstrual cup 100, on the contrary, if too short, you may have difficulty when removing the menstrual cup 100, handle ( The length of 130 may be properly formed in consideration of this. Here, since the length of the handle portion that the user experiences discomfort and the length of the handle portion needed to remove the menstrual cup may vary depending on the user, the handle portion may be formed long and the handle portion may be formed to be cut so that the user can directly adjust its length. Can be.
  • the present embodiment illustrates that the handle 130 of the menstrual cup 100 is formed in a hollow columnar shape, but the present invention is not limited to this, it is also changed to a variety of shapes, such as ring shape, spherical shape It is possible. And the handle portion does not necessarily have to be formed in the menstrual cup of the present invention, it is also possible not to form the handle portion.
  • the menstrual cup 100 is bent into the vagina by inserting the opening of the main body 110 during use, and after insertion, the folded opening is opened and the inner wall of the vagina is in contact with the inner wall of the vagina. Due to the pressure difference, the menstrual blood discharged out of the body can be stored in the storage unit 120 without leakage.
  • the menstrual cup 100 may be formed of silicon having excellent elasticity and elasticity and no toxicity.
  • the material of the menstrual cup is not limited thereto, and may be formed of a material having elasticity and elasticity other than silicone, or only a part of the menstrual cup may be formed of a material having no elasticity and elasticity.
  • the menstrual blood contained in the storage unit of the menstrual cup may have many biometric information such as genetic information and protein information.
  • biometric information such as genetic information and protein information.
  • a blood test cartridge for testing such menstrual blood and to obtain biometric information.
  • the menstrual cup 100 further includes a cartridge 140 disposed under the storage 120 to test menstrual blood.
  • the storage unit 120 is connected to the storage unit 120 on the lower side (handle side) is provided with a space for accommodating the cartridge 140, the cartridge 140 in such a removable form Is mounted.
  • the cartridge 140 is a kind of lab-on-a-chip, and may have an internal structure for collecting and inspecting the menstrual blood contained in the storage unit 120, and the cartridge.
  • the test result performed at 140 may be confirmed by removing the cartridge 140 from the menstrual cup 100 and then connecting to a cartridge reader provided separately.
  • the menstrual cup 100 has a cross-sectional diameter of approximately 3cm to 5cm, although the menstrual cup mounted inside the vagina is different depending on the capacity of the product.
  • the cartridge 140 according to an embodiment of the present invention is formed by stacking a plurality of sections to minimize the cross-sectional area of the cartridge to be mounted on the menstrual cup, using gravity, capillary action, and the like in each section. It has a structure that can move blood.
  • FIG. 3 is a view showing the internal structure of the cartridge provided in the menstrual cup according to an embodiment of the present invention by way of example, referring to Figure 3 the cartridge 140 according to an embodiment of the present invention is introduced from the outside of the cartridge It is configured to react with the reaction solution through a plurality of sections in which the menstrual blood is stacked, and thus the target material detected is stored.
  • the cartridge 140 according to the present embodiment is for gene analysis, and as shown in FIG. 3, the blood injection unit 141, the reaction unit 143, the separation analysis unit 145, the storage unit 147, and the device are shown in FIG. 3. It may include a connector 149.
  • Blood input unit 141 of the cartridge 140 is connected to the storage unit 120 of the menstrual cup 100 to function as an inlet for the blood flow into the cartridge 140.
  • a groove 1411 may be formed in the center of the blood injection unit 141, and the microfluidic pipe 1412 is connected to the central groove 1411, and one end of the microfluidic pipe 1412 is connected to the first connector 1413. It can be connected to move the menstrual blood down.
  • the blood injection unit 141 may include a filter (not shown) for preventing the inflow of foreign substances other than blood.
  • a filter for preventing the inflow of foreign substances other than blood.
  • menstrual blood includes foreign substances such as endometrial cells, menstrual blood clots, and other secretions.
  • flow paths such as microfluidic tubes through which blood moves may be blocked, Can affect Accordingly, in one embodiment of the present invention can be provided with a filter in the blood inlet 141 to block the inflow of foreign matter.
  • the filter may be disposed on the blood inlet 141, the filter may be formed in a structure including at least one fine hole by the perforation.
  • the position and the structure of the filter are not limited thereto, and may be variously changed.
  • the reaction unit 143 may be disposed below the blood injection unit 141 of the cartridge 140 according to the present embodiment.
  • the reaction unit 143 is connected to the blood input unit 141 through the first connector 1413 and performs a function of reacting the blood flowing from the blood input unit 141 with the reaction solution according to the purpose of the analysis. can do.
  • the reaction unit 143 is a blood storage groove (1431), the blood collected from the blood injection unit 141, the reaction solution storage groove (1432) that the reaction solution is stored, the buffer solution storage groove is stored 1433, a second channel connected to the blood storage groove 1431 and the second channel connected to the first channel 1434, the reaction solution storage groove 1432, and the buffer storage groove 1433, respectively, through which blood can move. 1435 and third channel 1434 are formed.
  • the second channel 1435 and the third channel 1434 may be connected to the first channel 1434, respectively, and one end of the first channel 1434 may be connected to the second connector 1437.
  • the reaction solution may be a target substance to be detected, for example, a substance capable of binding to a specific DNA or RNA, and the buffer solution may function to maintain a pH at a predetermined value when the reaction solution and blood react. have.
  • the blood flowing into the blood storage groove 1431 through the microfluidic pipe 1412 of the blood inlet 141 moves along the first channel 1434 and the second channel 1435 and the third channel.
  • the reaction is mixed with the reaction solution and the buffer solution introduced in (1436).
  • the separation analyzing unit 145 of the cartridge 140 may be disposed under the reaction unit 143 to separate a target material from blood mixed with the reaction solution.
  • a fourth channel 1451 is formed in the separation analyzer 145, and one end of the fourth channel 1451 is connected to the third connector 1452, and one end of the first channel 1434 of the reaction unit 143 is formed.
  • the blood mixed with the reaction solution may be introduced into the fourth channel 1451 through the second connector 1437 to be connected, and may flow along it.
  • the separation analyzer 145 may use an electric field or surface tension, or may use a separate micro pump. However, other known methods may be applied to the method for separating the target material.
  • the reservoir 147 of the cartridge 140 is disposed under the separation analyzer 145 to store the target material detected while passing through the reaction unit 143 and the separation analyzer 145. Do this. Specifically, at least one well 1471 is formed in the reservoir 147, and is separated while passing through the fourth channel 1451 of the separation analyzer 145, so that the target material is connected to the third connector 1452. It may be introduced through and stored in each well 1471. In this case, when there are a plurality of target materials to be detected through the cartridge 140, the wells 1471 formed in the reservoir 147 may be formed in different forms according to the target materials to be detected.
  • the separation analyzer 145 is disposed as a separate section between the reaction unit 143 and the storage unit 147, but it may be removed. In this case, the function of the separation analyzer may be changed to be performed by the reaction unit 143 or the storage unit 147 described later.
  • the device connecting portion 149 is disposed under the reservoir 147.
  • the device connecting unit 149 may perform a function of connecting the cartridge 140 and the cartridge reader when the cartridge 140 is mounted in the cartridge reader to check the test result after removing the cartridge 140 from the apparatus.
  • the device connecting portion 149 may be provided with a detection unit (1491) for detecting a target material, through which the target material stored in the well (1471) of the reservoir 147 can be detected. have.
  • the cartridge 140 may further include a wireless communication module capable of transmitting data to the cartridge reader or the user terminal, and may also check the test result by transmitting analysis information to the cartridge reader or the user terminal.
  • a hydrophobic material may be coated on a flow path such as a flow tube, a channel, etc. formed in the cartridge 140.
  • the coating of the hydrophobic material minimizes the frictional force generated when the blood flows in the micro-channel, thereby allowing smooth flow.
  • the shape of the cartridge may be changed according to the shape of the cartridge accommodating portion inside the menstrual cup and the internal structure of the menstrual cup.
  • the shape may be changed so that a constant curvature is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the cartridge in order to facilitate mounting, removal and fixing of the cartridge.
  • Each section constituting the cartridge may be formed of metal, silicone, or thermoplastic, but the material may also be variously changed.
  • the cartridge 140 is made by stacking a plurality of sections for blood tests, by enabling the movement of blood, etc. between each section using gravity, capillary action, etc., It is mounted on the menstrual cup so that blood tests can be performed.
  • the cartridge 140 is illustrated to be used in the menstrual cup, but such a cartridge may be used in not only the menstrual cup but also other small devices having a narrow cross-sectional area requiring blood test.
  • the menstrual cup is provided with a blood test cartridge, and the cartridge is mounted in a form that can be removed from the menstrual cup so that the test result can be checked and replaced according to a user's needs.
  • FIGS variously modify the structure of the menstrual cup shown in FIGS.
  • FIG. 1 and FIG. Modified embodiments of the embodiment shown in FIG. 2 will be referred to as the first embodiment, the second embodiment, etc.).
  • FIG 4 and 5 are views showing the mounting state of the cartridge in the menstrual cup according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • the menstrual cup 100 ′ has a structure substantially the same as that of the menstrual cup 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2. That is, the menstrual cup 100 ′ includes a main body 110 and a handle 130, a storage 120 is formed inside the main body 110, and the cartridge 140 is disposed below the storage 120.
  • the cartridge accommodating part 150 which is a space for accommodating ') is formed.
  • a locking portion 160 protruding inwardly is formed between the storage 120 and the cartridge accommodating portion 150.
  • a groove corresponding to the engaging portion 160 along the circumferential direction is provided at a position adjacent to one end of the cartridge 140 'so that the cartridge 140' can be more stably fixed to the cartridge receiving portion 150. It is different from the embodiment shown in Figures 1 and 2 in that it is formed.
  • a process of mounting the cartridge 140 ′ in the menstrual cup 100 ′ according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.
  • the storage unit 120 and the cartridge accommodating unit 150 will be described.
  • Preparing a menstrual cup 100 ′ and a cartridge 140 ′ having a locking portion 160 formed therebetween (FIGS. 4A and 5A), the storage unit 120, and the storage unit 150.
  • the main body 110 of the menstrual cup 100 ' is turned upside down toward the handle 130 with respect to the locking portion 160 between () (Fig. 4 (b) and 5 (b)).
  • the locking portion 160 is pushed upward (that is, the opening side of the original main body 110), and the upper inlet of the cartridge accommodating part 150 is opened. Accordingly, the cartridge 140 ′ can be easily inserted into the cartridge accommodating part 150. After the cartridge 140 'is inserted into the cartridge accommodating part 150, the main body 110 is folded back to its original position and the latch 140 is caught in the groove formed in the cartridge 140'. ') Can be fixedly mounted ((c) of FIG. 4 and (c) of FIG. 5).
  • the cartridge 140 ' is easily inserted into the cartridge accommodating part 150 in which the catching part 160 is formed at the inlet by using the characteristic of the flexible cup 100'.
  • Can be fixed even when the cartridge 140 'is removed, the main body 110 can be easily flipped over as in the case of mounting.
  • the menstrual cup 100 'according to the present embodiment can be mounted and removed as well as the cartridge 140' with a simple structure and can be reused without using a separate adhesive.
  • FIGS. 6 and 7 are views showing the mounting of the cartridge in the menstrual cup according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the menstrual cup 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention as in the first embodiment
  • a cartridge accommodating part 250 having a main body part 210 and a handle part 230, and a storage part 220 inside the main body part 210, for storing the cartridge 240 under the storage part 220. Are each formed.
  • the menstrual cup 200 according to the present embodiment has a difference from the previous embodiments in that the main body 210 and the handle 230 have a structure that can be separated and combined.
  • the threaded portion 260 is formed in the main body 210 and the handle 230, respectively, that is, the lower end of the main body 210 and the upper end of the handle 230.
  • Each of the female screw 260a and the male screw 260b is formed so that the main body 210 and the handle 230 may be coupled by screwing them.
  • a process of mounting the cartridge 240 in the menstrual cup 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
  • the main body 210 and the handle 230 separated from each other are first described.
  • the cartridge 240 is prepared, and the cartridge 240 is inserted into the cartridge accommodating part 250 formed on the handle part 230 (FIG. 6A and 7A).
  • the female screw 260a and the male screw 260b formed on the main body 210 and the handle 230 are aligned, and they are rotated in opposite directions to each other.
  • the cartridge 240 is stably mounted and fixed to the cartridge accommodating part 250 formed under the storage part 220. It becomes possible. Meanwhile, a blood inlet 270 connected to the storage unit 220 may be formed at an upper side of the cartridge accommodating part 250. Accordingly, the cartridge 240 may have a blood inlet 270 in a state where the cartridge 240 is mounted. By receiving the menstrual blood from the storage unit 220 through) it is possible to perform a test for this.
  • the removal of the cartridge 240 may be performed by reversing the above process. That is, the cartridge 240 may be removed from the cartridge accommodating part 240 which is opened by releasing the screw coupling of the main body part 210 and the handle part 230.
  • the main body portion 210 and the handle portion 230 of the menstrual cup 200 are formed to be detachable and a screw structure is applied thereto to easily mount and remove the cartridge 240. Can be.
  • the menstrual cup can be reused.
  • the main body 210 and the handle 230 are described as being separated and coupled, but the main body is separated and coupled to the first main body and the second main body according to the position where the separation and the coupling are performed.
  • the handle portion has a structure and protrudes from the second body portion.
  • a female screw and a male screw are formed in each of the first main body part and the second main body part, and screw coupling may be performed.
  • FIG 8 and 9 are views showing the mounting of the cartridge in the menstrual cup according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the menstrual cup 300 according to the third embodiment of the present invention as in the previous embodiments
  • the main body 310 and the handle part 330 are provided, and the storage part 320 is formed in the main body part 310, and the cartridge accommodating part 350 is formed below the storage part 320, respectively.
  • a blood inlet 370 is formed between the storage unit 320 and the cartridge receiving unit 350.
  • One side of the menstrual cup 300 according to the present embodiment is further formed with a cutout 360.
  • the cutout portion 360 serves as a passage connected to the cartridge receiving portion 350 from the outside of the menstrual cup 300, thereby allowing the cartridge 340 to be inserted into the cartridge receiving portion 350.
  • the cutout part 360 is formed on one side.
  • the cup 300 and the cartridge 340 are prepared (FIG. 8A and FIG. 9A).
  • the notch 360 is opened in the vertical direction to enlarge the passage with the cartridge accommodating portion 350, and the cartridge 340 is inserted into the cartridge accommodating portion 350 through the enlarged passage (FIG. 8B).
  • FIG. 9 the cartridge 340 may be mounted to the cartridge accommodating part 350 as illustrated in FIGS. 8C and 9C.
  • the cartridge 340 can be easily and stably inserted and fixed in the cartridge storage unit 350 through the cutout 360 by utilizing the characteristics of the elastic cup having excellent elasticity.
  • 340 may receive the menstrual blood from the storage 320 through the blood inlet 370 to perform a test thereof.
  • the cartridge 340 when removing the cartridge 340, the cartridge 340 may be pulled out through a passage that opens and opens the cutout portion 360 vertically.
  • the cutout 360 may be formed to a size such that the cartridge 340 can enter and exit when the cutout 360 is opened to the maximum, which is according to the elasticity of the menstrual cup 300, that is, the menstrual cup. It may vary depending on the material of the 300.
  • the cutout portion 360 is formed on one side of the menstrual cup 300, and the cartridge 340 is allowed to enter through the elasticity of the menstrual cup 300. Can be easily mounted and removed. Therefore, the present embodiment also allows reuse of the menstrual cup while having a simple structure as in the previous embodiments.
  • the menstrual cup 400 according to the present embodiment is the main body 410 and the handle 430 Is provided, the storage unit 420 is formed in the main body 410 to hold the menstrual blood, the cartridge receiving portion 450 for storing the cartridge 440 is formed below the storage unit 420 is formed .
  • the cartridge accommodating part 450 is formed so that the cartridge 440 may be detachably mounted to the menstrual cup 400, and the cartridge accommodating part 450 is located below the storage part 420.
  • the main body 410 of the menstrual cup 400 is different from the above-described embodiments in that it is divided into an inner cup 411 and an outer cup 413.
  • the menstrual cup 400 has a space for accommodating the cartridge 440 between the inner cup 411 and the outer cup 413 of the main body 410, that is, the cartridge receiving part ( 450 is formed to have a structure in which the cartridge 440 can be mounted and removed by coupling and separating the inner cup 411 and the outer cup 413.
  • FIG. 10 (a) first prepare a menstrual cup 400 in the inner cup 411 and the outer cup 413 is separated.
  • the cartridge 440 is mounted in the inner cup 411 (FIG. 10B).
  • the step 460 is formed on the outer periphery of the bottom of the inner cup 411, but the cartridge 440 is inserted into the groove formed therein, but the cartridge 440 is inserted into the inner cup 411.
  • the mounting method is not necessarily limited thereto.
  • the cartridge 440 is positioned in the cartridge accommodating portion 450, which is a space formed in the inner cup 411 and the outer cup 413 (FIG. 10C).
  • the combination of the inner cup 411 and the outer cup 413 may be made of an adhesive material such as silicone adhesive, or may be made through a mechanical fastening structure such as a zipper on the top.
  • the inner cup 411 and the outer cup 413 of the main body 410 can be separated and combined so that the user can easily install or remove the necessary cartridge 440.
  • the cartridge 440 is the inner cup
  • the inner cup 411 and the outer cup (411) and the outer cup 413 may be mounted and installed on either side, or left between the inner cup 411 and the outer cup 413 without being physically mounted (coupled) thereto. 413 may be combined.
  • a method of inserting a cartridge after folding the main body part in the direction of the handle part is illustrated, but mounting the cartridge by inserting the cartridge directly into the locking part without flipping the main body part and folding the main body part. It will be possible.
  • the combination of the main body portion and the handle portion of any one of the body portion and the handle portion can be changed into various forms, such as a fitting coupling method in which the other member is inserted and fixed, or forming a locking jaw in one member and forming a locking groove in the other member so that the coupling is performed in such a manner as to engage them.

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Abstract

La présente invention concerne une coupelle menstruelle ayant une cartouche de test sanguin. Une coupelle menstruelle selon un mode de réalisation de la présente invention comprend : une partie de stockage qui a une ouverture formée sur un côté de celle-ci et reçoit du sang menstruel dans celle-ci ; une partie de corps comportant une partie de réception de cartouche qui est formée sur un côté opposé à l'ouverture et est reliée à la partie de stockage ; et une cartouche de test de sang qui peut être montée de façon amovible sur la partie de réception de cartouche.
PCT/KR2018/003315 2017-04-10 2018-03-21 Coupelle menstruelle ayant une cartouche de test sanguin Ceased WO2018190527A1 (fr)

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