Electro-mechanical sexual stimulation device

• US 10,231,900 B2
• Filed: 01/26/2011
• Issued: 03/19/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 12/17/2004
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: WOW Tech Canada, Ltd. (epi 24 GmbH)
• Original Assignee: Standard Innovation Corporation (epi 24 GmbH)
• Inventors: Murison, Bruce
• Primary Examiner(s): Tsai, Michael J
• Assistant Examiner(s): Miller, Christopher E
• Application Number:
  US13/014,321
• Publication Number:
  US 20110124959A1
• Time in Patent Office: 2,974 Days
• Field of Search: 601 46, 601 49, 601 67, 601 69- 72, 601 79- 81, 601 84, 601130-131, 601135-138, 601DIG 16, 600 38, D24200, D24214-215
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 19/34 For clitoral stimulation
• 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 19/50 Devices for use during sexual intercourse
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5002 Means for controlling a set of similar massage devices acting in sequence at different locations on a patient
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5015 using specific interfaces or standards, e.g. USB, serial, parallel
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5035 Several programs selectable
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5038 freely programmable by the user
• 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 2205/086 Buttocks
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 23/0254 with rotary motor

Abstract

A device for use by a female for sexual stimulation comprising an inner arm dimensioned for insertion into a vagina, to contact the wall of the vagina at or near the G-spot, an outer arm dimensioned to contact the clitoris, and a resilient U-shaped member connecting the inner and outer arms.

Claims

1. A sexual stimulation device to be worn by a woman comprising:

an inner arm having a vaginal wall contacting portion dimensioned to contact a vaginal wall when said inner arm is inserted into a vagina of said woman;

an outer arm having a clitoris contacting portion dimensioned to contact a clitoral area of said woman when said inner arm is inserted into said vagina;

a middle portion connecting the inner arm to the outer arm, and being sized and shaped to permit sexual intercourse when said sexual stimulation device is emplaced on said woman; and

an internal skeleton configured to resiliently urge said vaginal wall contacting portion into contact with an anterior surface of said vaginal wall, and to resiliently urge said clitoris contacting portion into contact with said clitoral area when said sexual stimulation device is emplaced on said woman, such that said device is held in place during intercourse.

2. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said middle portion is generally u-shaped in a relaxed position.

3. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 2 wherein said vaginal wall contacting portion and said clitoris contacting portion face toward one another.

4. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 2 wherein said device tapers inwardly from said outer arm to said u-shaped middle portion and then outwardly from said middle portion and said inner arm.

5. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 4 wherein said middle portion has a thickness that is less than a thickness of either of said inner arm and said outer arm.

6. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 4 wherein said middle portion has a width that is narrower than a width of either of said inner arm and said outer arm.

7. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said device is configured to resiliently urge said vaginal wall contacting portion into contact with the anterior surface of said vaginal wall at about a nerve reflex area of the vaginal wall.

8. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 7 wherein said outer arm has a protuberance associated with said clitoris contacting portion.

9. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 7 wherein said device includes a mechanism to cause said device to twitch to vary a contact pressure with said vaginal wall and said clitoral area.

10. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 9 wherein the twitching mechanism comprises a material which changes shape upon the application of a current.

11. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 10 wherein said material is a bimetallic alloy.

12. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 10 wherein the current is applied in a pattern to apply a pattern of twitching.

13. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said internal skeleton is covered by a soft pliable outer layer.

14. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 13 wherein said internal skeleton is made from one or more of a thermoplastic elastomer, a molded nylon or polyurethane.

15. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 13 wherein said soft pliable outer layer is made from an elastomeric material.

16. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 13 wherein said soft pliable outer layer is made from silicone, rubber or vinyl.

17. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 13 further including at least two vibrator means contained within said device, wherein one vibrator means is positioned in each of said inner arm and said outer arm.

18. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 17 further including a power means electrically connected to at least one vibrator means.

19. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 18 wherein said power means comprises at least one battery or a wire.

20. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 19 wherein said at least one battery is one of a rechargeable battery or a disposable battery.

21. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 19 wherein said at least one battery is a rechargeable battery and said device includes a recharging circuit and a recharging outlet.

22. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 21 further including a recharger to connect to said recharging outlet for recharging said at least one battery.

23. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 21 further including an induction charger for recharging said at least one battery.

24. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 18 wherein said vibrator means and said power means are sealed within said pliable outer layer.

25. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 18 further including a switch electrically connected to said power means and said at least one vibrator means to turn said at least one vibrator means on and off.

26. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 25 wherein said switch has multiple settings to vary one or both of a level of power to said at least one vibrator means, or a direction of rotation of said at least one vibrator means.

27. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 13 wherein said soft pliable outer layer is smooth to facilitate wearing of the device during sexual intercourse.

28. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 13 wherein said soft pliable outer layer includes texturing to enhance sexual stimulation.

29. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 28 wherein said texturing is located on said clitoral contacting portion.

30. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said internal skeleton is made from a shape memory alloy.

31. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 30, wherein said shape memory alloy allows a user to bend it strategically so that the device conforms to a desired shape.

32. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 31, wherein said device maintains the desired shape during use.

33. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 13 wherein said soft pliable outer layer includes a re-sealable access means.

34. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 33 wherein said resealable access means is a peel-back layer.

35. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 34 wherein said peel-back layer provides access to at least one replaceable battery in said device.

36. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 33 wherein said resealable access means is a removable plug.

37. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 1, further including at least one vibrator means.

38. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 37 wherein said at least one vibrator means is positioned in one of the inner arm and the outer arm.

39. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said device includes a first vibrator means within said inner arm, a second vibrator means within said outer arm, a power means electrically connected to said vibrator means, and a switch electrically connected between said power means and said first and second vibrator means to control the power to said first and second vibrator means.

40. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 39 wherein said first and second vibrator means vibrate in a harmonic wave pattern when energized.

41. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 40 wherein said harmonic wave pattern can be varied by a user.

42. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 39 wherein said outer arm includes a third vibrator means.

43. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 42 wherein said first, second and third vibrator means vibrate in a harmonic wave pattern when energized.

44. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 43 wherein said harmonic wave pattern can be varied by a user.

45. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said each of said inner arm and said outer arm has a width that tapers down toward said middle portion.

46. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said each of said inner arm and said outer arm has a thickness that tapers down toward said middle portion.

47. A wearable sexual stimulation device comprising:

an inner arm for insertion into a vagina of a wearer, said inner arm having a vaginal wall contacting portion dimensioned to contact a vaginal wall when said inner arm is inserted into said vagina of said wearer;

an outer arm having a clitoris contacting portion dimensioned to contact a clitoral area of said wearer;

a connecting portion extending between said inner arm and said outer arm, said connecting portion having a smaller width than both of said inner arm and outer arm and having a smooth surface; and

an internal skeleton configured to resiliently urge said vaginal wall contacting portion into contact with an anterior surface of said vaginal wall, and to resiliently urge said clitoris contacting portion into contact with said clitoral area when said sexual stimulation device is emplaced on said wearer, such that said device is held in place during intercourse.

48. A sexual stimulation device comprising:

an inner arm sized and shaped for insertion into a vagina and having a vaginal wall contacting portion dimensioned to contact a vaginal wall when said inner arm is inserted into said vagina;

an outer arm sized and shaped to contact a clitoral area and having a clitoris contacting portion;

an admittance arm extending between said inner arm and said outer arm, wherein said admittance arm is thin enough to permit said device to be worn by a woman during sexual intercourse; and

an internal skeleton configured to resiliently urge said vaginal wall contacting portion into contact with an anterior surface of said vaginal wall, and to resiliently urge said clitoris contacting portion into contact with said clitoral area when said sexual stimulation device is emplaced on said woman, such that said device is held in place during intercourse.

49. A sexual stimulation device comprising:

an inner arm sized and shaped for insertion into a vagina and having a vaginal wall contacting portion dimensioned to contact a vaginal wall when said inner arm is inserted into said vagina;

an outer arm sized and shaped to contact a clitoral area and having a clitoris contacting portion;

an admittance arm extending between said inner arm and said outer arm, wherein said admittance arm is narrow enough to permit said device to be worn by a woman during sexual intercourse; and

an internal skeleton configured to resiliently urge said vaginal wall contacting portion into contact with an anterior surface of said vaginal wall, and to resiliently urge said clitoris contacting portion into contact with said clitoral area when said sexual stimulation device is emplaced on said woman, such that said device is held in place during intercourse.

50. A sexual stimulation device to be worn by a woman during sexual intercourse, said device comprising an anatomically shaped body having;

an inner arm for insertion into a vagina for contacting an anterior surface of said vagina;

an outer arm dimensioned to fit within the labia majora for contacting a clitoral area of said woman; and

a U-shaped connecting portion to connect said inner arm with said outer arm, said U-shaped connecting portion having a thickness that is less than both of said inner arm and outer arm;

wherein said body further includes (i) a vibration means to cause said body to vibrate, and (ii) an internal core configured to resiliently urge said inner arm into contact with said anterior surface of said vagina, and to resiliently urge said outer arm into contact with said clitoral area when said sexual stimulation device is emplaced on said woman, such that said device is held in place during intercourse.

51. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 50 wherein said internal core is covered by a soft pliable outer layer.

52. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 50 wherein said internal core comprises an internal skeleton having an outer shell portion at one end to retain a vibrator means therein, an inner shell portion at the other end to retain a further vibrator means therein and a resilient portion extending between the inner and outer shell portions.

53. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 52 further including a source of power to power said vibrator means.

54. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 53 wherein said source of power is sealed within said pliable outer layer.

55. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 53 further including wiring between said vibrator means and said source of power wherein said wiring is at least partially contained within said internal skeleton.

56. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 52 wherein said inner and outer shell portions extend at least partially around said respective vibrator means.

57. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 50, wherein said inner arm has an inner surface and an outer surface, said inner surface contacting said anterior surface of said vagina, and wherein at least a portion of said outer surface of said inner arm is substantially flat relative to the inner surface of said inner arm.

58. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 57, wherein said outer surface of said inner arm is smooth.

59. A sexual stimulation device to be worn by a woman comprising:

an inner arm having an inner surface and an outer surface, a portion of said inner surface being dimensioned to contact a vaginal wall when inserted into a vagina of said woman;

an outer arm having an inner surface and an outer surface, a portion of said inner surface being dimensioned to contact a clitoral area of said woman when said inner arm is inserted into said vagina;

a middle portion connecting the inner arm to the outer arm, said middle portion having a width that is less than the width of said inner arm and said outer arm; and

an internal skeleton configured to resiliently urge said portion of said inner surface of said inner arm into contact with an anterior surface of said vaginal wall, and to resiliently urge said portion of said inner surface of said outer arm into contact with said clitoral area when said sexual stimulation device is emplaced on said woman, such that said device is held in place during intercourse.

60. The sexual stimulation device of claim 59, wherein said middle portion has a thickness that is less than the thickness of said inner arm and said outer arm.

61. The sexual stimulation device of claim 59, wherein said middle portion has a width that is greater than its thickness.

62. The sexual stimulation device of claim 59, wherein said inner surface of said inner arm tapers to increase thickness from said middle portion.

63. The sexual stimulation device of claim 59, wherein said outer surface of said inner arm is generally flat as compared to said inner surface of said inner arm.

64. The sexual stimulation device of claim 59, wherein said inner surface of said outer arm is textured where said outer arm contacts said clitoral area of said woman.

65. The sexual stimulation device of claim 59, wherein said inner surface of said inner arm is textured where said inner arm contacts said vaginal wall.

66. A sexual stimulation device comprising:

an inner arm sized and shaped to have an inner end contact a vaginal wall when said inner arm is inserted into a vagina of a woman;

an outer arm sized and shaped to contact a clitoral area of said woman when said inner arm is inserted into said vagina;

a middle portion connecting the inner arm to the outer arm, the middle portion having a thickness that is less than both of said inner arm and said outer arm; and

an internal skeleton configured to resiliently urge said inner end of said inner arm into contact with an anterior surface of said vaginal wall, and to resiliently urge said outer arm into contact with said clitoral area when said sexual stimulation device is emplaced on said woman, such that said device is held in place during intercourse.

67. The sexual stimulation device as claimed in claim 66 wherein said middle portion has a width that is narrower than a width of either of said inner arm and said outer arm.