Patent Application
20190038446
The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art nor material to the presently described or claimed inventions, nor that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
The present invention relates generally to the field of rectal, anal, colon discomforts, infections or diseases and more specifically relates to a kit for treating and soothing rectal, anal, colon discomforts, infections or diseases, particularly hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoids, also called piles, are vascular structures in the anal canal. They become a disease when swollen or inflamed. The signs and symptoms of hemorrhoids depend on the type present. Internal hemorrhoids often result in painless, bright red rectal bleeding when defecating. External hemorrhoids often result in pain and swelling in the area of the anus. Hemorrhoids often cause chronic pain and suffering to individuals and it can be difficult for individuals to find relief. When looking for relief, they may find many available products, but have no way of knowing what to use and how. With so many options, it is overwhelming for individuals to try and research the right products and remedies. A suitable solution is desired.
U.S. Pat/Pub. No. 2007/0078417 to J. Stephen Bohan relates to a method and system for systematically treating hemorrhoids. The described method and system for systematically treating hemorrhoids includes educational materials about hemorrhoids including the prevention and treatment thereof; cream for use in early stages of development for relief of minor symptoms in a manner that aids in preventing progression to more uncomfortable stages requiring surgical intervention, fiber pad wipes, cleanser, and optionally, a prescription strength ointment for relief of moderately severe symptoms of pain and swelling, the use of which can prevent progression to a stage requiring surgery.
In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known hemorrhoids art, the present disclosure provides a novel hemorrhoid kit. The general purpose of the present disclosure, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a kit including various objects configured to treat and soothe rectal, anal, colon discomforts, infections or diseases, particularly hemorrhoids.
A kit is disclosed herein. The kit includes at least one cushion-device configured to provide comfort to at least one body-part of the user, at least one cold-therapy device configured to soothe inflammation associated with the rectal, anal, colon discomforts, infections or diseases, and one or more medicaments configured for application to the at least one body-part of the user.
A method of using the kit is also disclosed herein. The method of using the kit may comprise the steps of: providing the kit as above and using one of the at least one cushion-device, the at least one cold-therapy device, and the at least one medicament to provide pain relief from the rectal, anal, colon discomforts, infections or diseases.
For purposes of summarizing the invention, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features of the invention have been described herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any one particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein. The features of the invention which are believed to be novel are particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings and detailed description.
The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and methods of use for the present disclosure, a hemorrhoid kit, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present disclosure.
The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.
As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to hemorrhoids and more particularly to a hemorrhoid kit as used to improve kits for treating and soothing hemorrhoids.
Generally, disclosed is a kit designed to help individuals find immediate pain relief from rectal, anal, colon discomforts, infections or diseases, particularly hemorrhoids. It offers a variety of remedies, as well as product knowledge and a user guide to assist individuals in obtaining relief. It may afford individuals different products, such as ice-packed underwear, an inflatable bathtub seat, and an anal plug to assist in reducing inflammation and discomfort, enabling users to find various hemorrhoid treatments in one convenient location. The kit may be used to heal and restore the affected area and aid in everyday activities while dealing with hemorrhoids.
The kit may include inflatable neck/back/buttocks rest with suction cups for use in the bathtub, an anal plug/applicator, a manual/guide, hemorrhoid cream and aloe, and underwear with a front and back pouch/pocket to insert ice packs. The inflatable seat may be used for soaking and relaxing the painful areas. The underwear may be reusable ad provides various areas with the cooling effects of ice. The plug may be put in the freezer and then used in the anus for relief. The hemorrhoid cream may be a hemp oil that helps with internal inflammation. The kit may include any of the following: cushions, donuts, seats, Epsom salts, diapers, underwear, rectum inserts, applicators, plugs, plants, oils, creams, lotions, suppositories, tools, medical prescriptions, kit manual guide, book, instructions, etc. The exact specifications may vary.
Referring now more specifically to the drawings by numerals of reference, there is shown in
Further, as shown the at least one cushion-device 110 may include a donut-shape (
In addition, in one embodiment, the kit 100 may further comprise at least one warm-therapy device 140. The at least one warm-therapy device 140 may be particularly useful for use with the at least one cushion-device 110, because the bathtub may serve as the at least one warm-therapy device 140. Soothing items such as Epsom salts may also be provided for use with the bathtub. In other embodiments, the at least one warm-therapy device 140 may be a smaller bath device sized for the user to sit therein. Other examples of the at least one warm-therapy device 140 may include heat lamps, heat lights, heating pads, and the like.
As shown further in
Further, as shown, in another embodiment, a medicament 130 of the one or more medicaments 130 may include at least one suppository 136. The at least one suppository 136 may be inserted into the rectum for soothing and aiding in the betterment of the hemorrhoids. The at least one suppository 136 may include the ingredient phenylephrine 137. The phenylephrine 137 in particular may activate vasoconstriction and temporarily reduce swelling, burning, pain, and itching associated with the hemorrhoids. Other soothing ingredients may be included in the at least one suppository 136 such as cocoa butter, mineral oil, shark liver oil, corn starch, etc. It should, however, be appreciated that the at least one suppository 136 is not limited to any of the ingredients listed above, including phenylephrine 137, and that any future medicament 130 that is not currently available in medicine are also contemplated.
It should be noted that the steps described in the method of use can be carried out in many different orders according to user preference. The use of “step of” should not be interpreted as “step for”, in the claims herein and is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. § 112(f). It should also be noted that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other methods for kit 100 (e.g., different step orders within above-mentioned list, elimination or addition of certain steps, including or excluding certain maintenance steps, etc.), are taught herein.
The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.
The present application is related to and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/541,254 filed Aug. 4, 2017, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62541254 | Aug 2017 | US |
