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Medical exercise device

a medical exercise and exercise device technology, applied in the field of well-designed and effective kegel exercise devices, can solve the problems of affecting the exercise effect of the patient, and affecting the exercise effect of the patient, and causing the inconvenience of needing to alloca

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-12-05
HORSLEY CARYN M
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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a soft, light weight, comfortable, and portable intra-vaginal device that strengthens the pelvic floor and muscles, treating incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and vaginismus. It is easy to insert and remove, provides pleasant feedback to the user, and is durable for repeated use. The unique design allows for flexibility and resistance to multidirectional forces during use. The device's design and materials enhance its effectiveness while promoting relaxation and increased sexual intensity. It is easy to clean and can be used for extended periods of time without discomfort or pain.

Problems solved by technology

The limitations of kegel exercise devices in the prior art are that most involve multiple mechanical parts such as tubes, gauges, weights, balls, are cumbersome, and protrude partially outside the body.
Add to the discomfort factor the inconvenience of needing to allocate specific times and private spaces to use them.

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[0031]FIG. 1a shows the preferred embodiment of the present invention 10 which is specifically designed for inter-uterine application by human females. The preferred embodiment with its unusual shape is being described as a prolate ring 11. The term prolate is generally used to describe a family of solid geometrical shapes that includes the shape of an American football. The shape, elasticity, hysteresis characteristics, strength, frictional characteristics and weight all play an important part in delivering the two major measures of a successful device. These parameters are measures of the predicted effectiveness at overcoming a number of ailments including but not limited to effective relief from incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse, promoting dilation for vaginismus, promoting relaxation of vaginal muscles and to increase sexual intensity and secondly providing comfort while doing so. The prolate shaped ring 11 is continuous without interruption and is symmetrical about the mi...

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Abstract

Disclosed is an intra-vaginal device of a new and innovative design that in combination with kegel exercises or performing ones daily routine strengthens the muscles of the pelvic floor. The device employs a combination of unique shape, materials as well as carefully engineered deflection, frictional, testing and clean-ability characteristics with particular attention to a sexually neutral appearance, comfort during insertion and exercise as well as positive physical feedback to encourage prolonged and frequent use. Benefits of the device include improvement or prevention of urinary leakage and prolapse, increases in sexual intensity, to keep the uterus / bladder / rectum in place as a pessary as well as relief for women suffering from moderate prolapse. As a dilator to aid women who suffer from vaginismus. With its multiple features and benefits, the device is a vital tool in a woman's quest for a complete and balanced wellness regimen.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not ApplicableSTATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableTHE NAMES OF THE PARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT[0003]Not ApplicableINCORPORATION-BY-REFERENCE OF MATERIAL SUBMITTED ON A COMPACT DISC[0004]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND[0005]The present invention is a well-designed and effective kegel exercise device to strengthen a woman's pelvic muscles and aid in the prevention and reversal of incontinence. Ergonomically engineered to reinvigorate the pelvic floor, this portable intra-vaginal resistive product is compact, easy to use, and meets the needs of today's women regardless of age and active lifestyle demands.[0006]The present invention is comprised of soft, pliable medical grade materials approved for short term implant applications. Its sleek precision engineered body also provides tactile feedback and progressive resistance to strengthen and tone the vaginal sphincter muscles when doing kegel e...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B23/20
CPCA63B23/20A63B21/02A63B2071/0655
Inventor HORSLEY, CARYN M.
Owner HORSLEY CARYN M
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