Karen P Orell

US Patent:

58371974, Nov 17, 1998

Filed:

Dec 22, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/577334

Inventors:

Karen Pamela Orell Porrazzo - Carmichael CA
Edward Michael Porrazzo - Carmichael CA

Assignee:

Personal Fertility Technologies, Inc. - Gold River CA

International Classification:

G01N 2184

US Classification:

422 61

Abstract:

This Invention relates to a fertility analysis and reproductive health system that is applicable to both female and male mammals. In particular the Invention is a portable, handheld, integrated unit which can be manufactured out of plastic. The unit can be disposable for hygienic purposes, or cleaned or sterilized for repeated use as desired. The present Invention has numerous aspects. These aspects include: (1) A unique, immediate testing methodology employing any and all female fluids or secretions called Positive Fertility Testing, "PFT"; (2) The creation of a plastic, completely integrated, portable, self-contained and self-focusing Examination System which relies on a visual reference system making it language independent; (3) A Test Area Section with replaceable slides where different, specific wavelengths of light are employed; (4) The embodiment of compound test areas so that multiple Positive Fertility Tests may be conducted simultaneously; (5) Implementing the ability to immediately perform two or more Positive Fertility Tests simultaneously using different female fluids or secretions; (6) Providing a novel battery powered microprocessor system to automatically perform the Positive Fertility Testing; (7) The embodiment of the most accurate indicator of positive ovulation whereby the woman may pinpoint times of greatest fertility, thereby knowing the optimum time period for achieving pregnancy. Alternatively, the use of the Invention as a birth control device; or to identify hormonal imbalances, irregular cycles or infertility; introduce young women to their fertility cycle, sexuality and health; (8) The embodiment of a unique, immediate testing methodology employing male fluids and secretions, including saliva, semen and sperm for determining the reproductive health and fertility status of a male called Positive Male Fertility Testing, "PMFT".

US Patent:

D3895874, Jan 20, 1998

Filed:

Jan 30, 1996

Appl. No.:

D/049760

Inventors:

Karen P. Orell Porrazzo - Carmichael CA
Edward M. Porrazzo - Carmichael CA

Assignee:

Personal Fertility Technologies, Inc. - Gold River CA

International Classification:

2401

US Classification:

D24225