Systems and methods for therapeutic treatments of various conditions of a female person

• US 9,011,316 B2
• Filed: 11/02/2012
• Issued: 04/21/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 11/04/2011
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Ohmea Medical Technologies, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Ohmea Medical Technologies, Inc.
• Inventors: Mertens, Jane U., Bauer, Dean P., Shenkal, Yuval, Starr, Harvey W.
• Primary Examiner(s): GILBERT, SAMUEL G
• Application Number:
  US13/667,938
• Publication Number:
  US 20130116503A1
• Time in Patent Office: 900 Days
• Field of Search: 600 38- 41, 601/110, 601/128
• US Class Current: 600/38
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 19/34 For clitoral stimulation
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 19/40 Devices insertable in the genitals
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0111 watertight
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0188 Illumination related features
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0207 heated
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/1215 Rotary drive
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/149 rotation-linear or vice versa
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/169 Physical characteristics of the surface, e.g. material, relief, texture or indicia
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/1692 Enhanced rubbing effect
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5007 computer controlled
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/501 connected to external computer devices or networks
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5012 using the internet
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5015 using specific interfaces or standards, e.g. USB, serial, parallel
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5038 freely programmable by the user
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5046 Touch screens
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5048 Audio interfaces, e.g. voice or music controlled
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5097 wireless
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2205/087 Genitals
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2230/00 Measuring physical parameters of the user
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2230/06 Heartbeat rate
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2230/30 : Blood pressure A61H2230/04 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2230/50 : Temperature
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 23/0245 : with ultrasonic transducers, e.g. piezoelectric
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 23/0263 : using rotating unbalanced masses
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 7/002 : by rubbing or brushing
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 7/007 : Kneading
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 9/0057 : Suction suction kneading A61H7/008
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 20/30 : relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 20/40 : relating to mechanical, radiation or invasive therapies, e.g. surgery, laser therapy, dialysis or acupuncture
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 40/63 : for local operation
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 40/67 : for remote operation

Abstract

Systems and methods for interactive treatments of female sexual disorders are presented. A programmable sexual stimulation device is provided, which transmits and receives data relating to the use and function of the device. The sexual stimulation device may be programmed to implement a particular combination of mechanical actions which have been customized by a user or a health care professional involved in the treatment or preference of the user. The device may also collect data on the type of mechanical actions input by the user and transmit the data to a remote location for viewing by the user or the healthcare professional. The device may also communicate with external devices which aid in the treatment programs, such as audio or image display devices which can coordinate the function of the sexual stimulation device with the presentation of audio or visual information to provide additional sources of sexual arousal to the user.

Claims

1. A sexual stimulation system, comprising:

a sexual stimulation device, comprising;

a housing having a top portion and a bottom portion, wherein the top portion is substantially rigid and the bottom portion is substantially flexible;

an oscillatory element comprising massage thumbs supported by a plurality of rollers, said massage thumbs and rollers positioned along tracks, wherein said tracks are positioned parallel to said bottom portion of said device and are configured for lateral movement of said massage thumbs along the bottom portion of said device;

a vibratory element;

a suction element; and

a plurality of interactive controls on the surface of said top portion, wherein said interactive controls are configured to allow a user of said device to interact with and modify the behavior of said sexual stimulation device;

a first computer in communication with the sexual stimulation device which receives usage data from the sexual stimulation device pertaining to the use of the sexual stimulation device by a user; and

a remote computer which receives the usage data from the first computer, wherein a program is created on the remote computer for execution on the sexual stimulation device which is based upon the usage data.

2. A method of simultaneously treating a female sexual disorder and providing sexual stimulation, comprising:

creating a treatment program for execution on a sexual stimulation device;

transmitting the treatment program to the sexual stimulation device for execution;

receiving usage data from the sexual stimulation device; and

modifying the treatment program based on the received usage data, wherein said sexual stimulation device comprises a housing having a top portion and a bottom portion, wherein the top portion is substantially rigid and the bottom portion is substantially flexible;

an oscillatory element comprising massage thumbs supported by a plurality of rollers, said massage thumbs and rollers positioned along tracks, wherein said tracks are positioned parallel to said bottom portion of said device and are configured for lateral movement of said massage thumbs along the bottom portion of said device;

a vibratory element;

a suction element; and

a plurality of interactive controls on the surface of said top portion, wherein said interactive controls are configured to allow a user of said device to interact with and modify the behavior of said sexual stimulation device.

3. The method of claim 2, wherein said program is useful for promoting sexual response enhancement.

4. The method of claim 2, wherein said program treats female sexual dysfunction.

5. The method of claim 2, wherein said usage data is received by a health care provider.

6. The method of claim 5, further comprising the step of said health care provider evaluating said usage data and modifying said treatment program based upon said usage data.

7. The method of claim 2, wherein said

elements are independently operable;

and wherein said elements generate usage data.

8. The method of claim 7, wherein said usage data is translated to a treatment protocol which controls one or more of said vibratory element, oscillatory element, and suction element.

9. The method of claim 2, wherein said usage data is received by a health care provider.

10. The method of claim 9, wherein said usage data is analyzed by said health care provider.

11. The method of claim 10, wherein said health care provider modifies the treatment program in response to the received usage data to reach a treatment goal in the treatment of a female sexual disorder.

12. The method of claim 11, wherein said treatment goal is selected from the group consisting of improved sexual desire, enhanced orgasmic potential, and improved feelings of sexual arousal.

13. A sexual stimulation apparatus, comprising:

a housing having a substantially rigid top portion and a substantially flexible bottom portion;

a suction element, a vibratory element, and an oscillatory element, wherein said oscillatory element comprises a plurality of massage thumbs supported by a plurality of rollers, said massage thumbs and rollers positioned along tracks, wherein said tracks are positioned parallel to said bottom portion of said device and are configured for lateral movement of said massage thumbs along the bottom portion of said device;

a plurality of interactive controls on the surface of said top portion of said housing, wherein said interactive controls are configured to allow a user of said device to interact with and modify the behavior of said sexual stimulation device;

a controller unit which controls the execution of the elements;

a memory unit which stores usage data relating to the execution of the elements;

a communication unit which transmits and receives data relating to the use of the elements to a remote device.

14. The sexual stimulation apparatus of claim 13, wherein the sexual stimulation apparatus further measures a user'"'"'s physiological response to use of the device, and stored data indicative of the response in the memory.

15. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the operation of the sexual stimulation apparatus is based at least in part on the measurements of physiological response.

16. The sexual stimulation apparatus of claim 15, wherein said physiological response is a measured based upon clitoral tumescence, vaginal lubrication, or orgasmic intensity or a combination thereof.

17. The sexual stimulation apparatus of claim 13, wherein the usage data allows a user to program or re-program the device based on user preference.

18. The sexual stimulation apparatus of claim 13, wherein the usage data allows a user to program or re-program the device based on treatment goals or results.

19. The sexual stimulation apparatus of claim 13, wherein the usage data allows a user to program or re-program the device based on a combination of user preference and treatment goals or results.

20. A multi-functional device for sexual stimulation, comprising:

a housing unit having a top portion and a bottom portion, wherein said top portion is constructed from a substantially rigid plastic; and

wherein said bottom portion is constructed from a substantially flexible, biocompatible material;

a vibratory element;

an oscillatory element comprising massage thumbs supported by a plurality of rollers, said massage thumbs and rollers positioned along tracks, wherein said tracks are positioned parallel to said bottom portion of said device and are configured for lateral movement of said massage thumbs along the bottom portion of said device;

a suction element; and

a plurality of interactive controls for independent modification of said vibratory element, oscillatory element, and/or suction element by the device operator;

wherein said elements are housed in said housing unit; and

said plurality of interactive controls are located on the exterior of said top portion of said housing unit.

21. The device of claim 20, wherein said flexible material is impregnated with a fragrance.

22. The device of claim 20, wherein said bottom portion further comprises texture for improving grip and promoting pleasure.

23. The device of claim 20, wherein said bottom portion comprises a heating element.

24. The device of claim 20, wherein said substantially flexible, biocompatible material is silicone or latex.

25. A sexual stimulation apparatus for enhancing female sexual response, comprising:

a housing unit having a top portion and a bottom portion, wherein the top portion is substantially rigid and the bottom portion is substantially flexible;

a vibratory element;

an oscillatory element comprising massage thumbs supported by a plurality of rollers, said massage thumbs and rollers positioned along tracks, wherein said tracks are positioned parallel to said bottom portion of said device and are configured for lateral movement of said massage thumbs along the bottom portion of said device;

a plurality of interactive controls on the surface of said top portion, wherein said interactive controls are configured to allow a user of said device to interact with and modify the behavior of said sexual stimulation device; and

an interchangeable port.

26. The sexual stimulation apparatus of claim 25, further comprising an actuator attached to said interchangeable port.

27. The sexual stimulation apparatus of claim 26, wherein said actuator is selected from the group consisting of a heating element, a lubricant dispenser, a medicament dispenser, and a finger-shaped tip configured for sexual stimulation.

28. The device of claim 25, further comprising a suction element attached to said interchangeable port.