Systems and methods for haptic stimulation

• US 10,045,906 B2
• Filed: 09/11/2013
• Issued: 08/14/2018
• Est. Priority Date: 09/11/2012
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Sparq Laboratories, LLC
• Original Assignee: Sparq Laboratories, LLC
• Inventors: Shahoian, Erik J., McCoy, John A.
• Primary Examiner(s): GILBERT, SAMUEL G
• Application Number:
  US14/427,546
• Publication Number:
  US 20150245978A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,798 Days
• Field of Search: 600 38- 41
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 2005/415 by inflatable means
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 5/41 Devices for promoting penis erection penis implants A61F2/26; massage of the genitals A61H19/00
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 19/30 Devices for external stimulation of the genitals
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 19/32 for inserting the genitals therein, e.g. vibrating rings for males or breast stimulating devices
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 19/40 Devices insertable in the genitals
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 19/44 Having substantially cylindrical shape, e.g. dildos
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2015/0028 disc-like, i.e. diameter substantially greater than width
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0192 Specific means for adjusting dimensions
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/1215 Rotary drive
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/1238 with hydraulic or pneumatic drive
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/149 rotation-linear or vice versa
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/1664 linear
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5005 for controlling frequency distribution, modulation or interference of a driving signal
• 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 2201/5043 Displays
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5058 Sensors or detectors
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5064 Position sensors
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5069 Angle sensors
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5071 Pressure sensors
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5079 : Velocity sensors
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5084 : Acceleration sensors
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2230/045 : used as a control parameter for the apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2230/065 : used as a control parameter for the apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2230/208 : used as a control parameter for the apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2230/255 : used as a control parameter for the apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2230/425 : used as a control parameter for the apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2230/505 : used as a control parameter for the apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2230/605 : used as a control parameter for the apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 23/02 : with electric or magnetic drive
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 23/0263 : using rotating unbalanced masses
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 9/0078 : with intermittent or alternately inflated bladders or cuffs mattresses for preventing bed-sores with alternated pressurized chambers A61G7/05776

Abstract

A system for sexual stimulation includes a first sexual stimulation device having a first sensor and a first actuator and a second sexual stimulation device having a second sensor and a second actuator. The first sexual stimulation device is configured to communicate information from the first sensor to actuate the second actuator of the second sexual stimulation device and the second sexual stimulation device is configured to communicate information from the second sensor to actuate the first actuator of the first sexual stimulation device.

Claims

1. A device for sexual stimulation comprising:

a sleeve having a longitudinal axis extending from a proximal end of the sleeve to a distal end of the sleeve; and

a ring configured to translate over the sleeve along the longitudinal axis, the ring further configured to change in diameter to vary an amount of constriction placed on the sleeve.

2. The device of claim 1, further comprising a first actuator and a second actuator, the first actuator configured to control the translation of the ring over the sleeve, and the second actuator configured to control the constriction of the ring.

3. The device of claim 2, further comprising a drive cable connected to the first actuator, the ring configured to translate along the drive cable.

4. The device of claim 2, further comprising a controller, the controller configured to control the first actuator.

5. The device of claim 4, wherein the controller is configured to control the translation of the ring based upon position input from a paired device.

6. The device of claim 1, wherein the ring is configured to have a diameter of approximately 40-80 mm when unconstricted around the sleeve and a diameter of approximately 10-40 mm when fully constricted around the sleeve.

7. The device of claim 1, further comprising a position sensor coupled to the ring, the position sensor configured to detect a position of the device relative to a user.

8. The device of claim 1, further comprising a user control configured to adjust constriction of the ring or a position of the ring along the sleeve.

9. The device of claim 1, wherein the ring includes a telescoping portion or a coiled portion to provide for the change in diameter.

10. The device of claim 1, wherein the sleeve includes an outer layer configured to engage with the ring, the outer surface having a coefficient of friction of less than 0.1.

11. A device for sexual stimulation comprising:

an elongate body having a longitudinal axis extending from a proximal end of a sleeve to a distal end of the sleeve;

an expandable ring configured to translate along the longitudinal axis, the expandable ring configured to change diameter to expand beyond a diameter of the elongate body.

12. The device of claim 11, further comprising a vibrating element positioned at an angle relative to the elongate body.

13. The device of claim 11, further comprising a controller, the controller configured to control the translation of the expandable ring.

14. The device of claim 11, further comprising a controller configured to control an inflation of the expandable ring.

15. The device of claim 11, further comprising a handle attached to the elongate body.

16. The device of claim 11, further comprising a position sensor coupled to the expandable ring, the position sensor configured to detect a position of the device relative to a user.

17. The device of claim 11, further comprising a pressure sensor configured to detect a pressure of the expandable ring.

18. The device of claim 11, wherein the elongate body includes a semi-rigid elongate shaft.

19. The device of claim 11, further wherein the sleeve extends over the elongate body, and wherein the expandable ring is configured to translate in a space between the elongate body and the sleeve.

20. The device of claim 11, wherein the expandable ring is configured to inflate to change diameter.