Patent ID: 7935098

Claim:
An applicator for intravaginal devices comprising: a) an elongate handle having an open first end that defines a cavity extending into the handle and having an insertion depth indicator disposed proximate the open first end of the handle; b) an insertion sleeve that has a base portion contained in the handle and that extends from the open first end of the handle toward an insertion end disposed distal the handle, that is arranged and configured to slide into the cavity of the handle and to accommodate an intravaginal device, and that has associated therewith a trigger operatively connected to the base portion to activate movement of the insertion sleeve; and c) an intravaginal device support member that is disposed in the cavity of the handle, that is operatively connected to the handle, and that has a bearing surface disposed proximate the open first end of the handle; wherein the insertion end of the insertion sleeve defines an insertion end of the applicator, and the open first end of the elongate handle is disposed toward the insertion end of the applicator.