Claims
- 1. A device for alleviating pelvic pain in a woman, comprising a pressure distributor and a tensioning apparatus which can push the pressure distributor into the parasacral region and/or sacral region with at least 10 torr pressure while substantially not distributing force to the lumbar region of the woman's back.
- 2. The device of claim 1, wherein the tensioning apparatus can push the pressure distributor into the woman's back to create at least 70 torr pressure.
- 3. The device of claim 1, wherein the tensioning apparatus can push the pressure distributor into the woman's back to create at least 100 torr pressure.
- 4. The device of claim 1, wherein the tensioning apparatus is a foundation garment with a pocket for the force director, velcro pad on a foundation garment that matches velcro on a pressure distributor, a belt that permanently or reversibly affixes to the pressure distributor, a foundation garment, and/or a fabric mesh that encircles the woman's body,
- 5. The device of claim 1, further comprising a part for adjusting the force applied to the pressure distributor, the part consisting of an adjustable strap, a drawstring, a velcro, a solid insert, an inflatable pouch, an inflatable bladder, and/or a belt.
- 6. The device of claim 1, wherein the pressure distributor pushes on the parasacral region with at least five times as much force than that applied to the lumbar region.
- 7. The device of claim 1, wherein the pressure distributor pushes on the parasacral region with at least ten times as much force than that applied to the lumbar region.
- 8. The device of claim 1, wherein the pressure distributor pushes on the parasacral region with at least fifty times as much force than that applied to the lumbar region.
- 9. A foundation garment that preferentially applies pressure to the sacral area and/or parasacral area, while substantially avoiding the lumbar area, comprising a conforming pressure distributor positioned over the sacral and/or parasacral region wherein the pressure distributor presses upon the parasacral area when worn by a woman in need of treatment for pain.
- 10. The foundation garment of claim 9, wherein the pressure distributor can press upon the parasacral area with a force of at least 10 torr pressure when worn by a woman in need of treatment for pelvic pain.
- 11. The foundation garment of claim 9, wherein the pressure distributor can press upon the parasacral area with a force of at least 100 torr pressure when worn by a woman in need of treatment for pelvic pain.
- 12. The foundation garment of claim 9, wherein the pressure distributor is concave shaped and presses upon the parasacral region with a force that is at least twice the force pressing upon the sacral region.
- 13. The foundation garment of claim 9, wherein the pressure distributor presses upon the parasacral region with a force that exceeds by 2 fold the force pressing upon the lumbar region.
- 14. The foundation garment of claim 9, wherein the pressure distributor presses upon the parasacral region with a force that exceeds by 10 fold the force pressing upon the lumbar region.
- 15. The foundation garment of claim 9, wherein the force distributer is less than 5 centimeters thick and comprises a compressible material selected from the group consisting of plastic, foam, polyvinyl chloride, silicone, polyurethane, cellulose, synthetic fiber, laminate, fiberglass, and metal.
- 16. The foundation garment of claim 15, wherein the force distributer is less than 3 centimeters thick.
- 17. An improvement to a panty girdle, comprising:
adding a (a) pressure distributor positioned over the sacral and or parasacral region that substantially avoids the lumbar region; and a (b) a means for adjusting pressure to the stiff portion while the panty girdle is worn.
- 18. A means for alleviating pelvic pain in a woman, comprising continuously pressing the sacral and/or parasacral region of the woman's back while substantially avoiding the lumbar region, through a tensioning apparatus that is designed or modified for this purpose.
- 19. A device for alleviating pelvic pain in a woman, comprising a conforming and generally flat pressure distributor and a tensioning apparatus, wherein the tensioning apparatus holds and continuously pushes the conforming and generally flat portion into the sacral and parasacral regions.
- 20. The device of claim 19, wherein the conforming and generally flat portion has a thinner area down the middle and is positioned with the thinner area straddling the sacral region of the woman's back.
Parent Case Info
[0001] This application receives priority from U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 60/306,428 entitled “Devices for Relieving Menstrual Discomfort” filed Jul. 20, 2001, and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/197,776 entitled “Devices for Relieving Pelvic Discomfort” filed on Jul. 19, 2002, the contents of which are incorporated by reference in their entirety.
Provisional Applications (1)
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60306428 |
Jul 2001 |
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Continuations (1)
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10756758 |
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