The present invention relates to a probe to be inserted into the vagina, for sexually stimulation and for recording physiological responses to stimulation.
There is great variation in sexual response to stimulation of the vagina and clitoris. Many physiological parameters of sexual responses can be monitored. However, the present inventor is unaware of a single instrument capable of sensing and recording data pertaining to physiological response.
The present invention provides a vaginal probe having stimulatory characteristics and also data capture and transmission characteristics. The probe may comprise a generally cylindrical probe member including a blunt penetrating end. The other end includes data and power transmission terminals. The probe is received in an associated docking station. The docking station includes a transceiver for transmitting captured physiological data to a remote station for analysis and/or display. The probe has a local display comprising for example a plurality of light emitting diodes.
The present invention provides improved elements and arrangements thereof by apparatus for the purposes described which is inexpensive, dependable, and fully effective in accomplishing its intended purposes.
These and other objects of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following specification and drawings.
Various objects, features, and attendant advantages of the present invention will become more fully appreciated as the same becomes better understood when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference characters designate the same or similar parts throughout the several views, and wherein:
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Vaginal probe 100 may include a docking station 122 comprising a receiving surface 124 interfittingly compatible with proximal end 104 of elongated probe 102, at least one second data terminal 126 enabling passage of data from first data terminal 118 of elongated probe 102, a data storage element 128, a transceiver 130, a second data transmitting circuit 132 connecting second data terminal 126, data storage element 128, transceiver 130, and an electrical power source 134. Vaginal probe 100 may further include a power circuit 135 configured to conduct operating power from electrical power source 134 to transceiver 130. Power circuit 134 may comprise power terminals 138 matingly compatible with power terminals 118 of elongated probe 102.
Optionally, visual display elements 112 may be located on docking station 122, either instead of on circumferential surface 108 or in addition thereto.
Unless otherwise indicated, the terms “first”, “second”, etc., are used herein merely as labels, and are not intended to impose ordinal, positional, or hierarchical requirements on the items to which these terms refer. Moreover, reference to, e.g., a “second” item does not either require or preclude the existence of, e.g., a “first” or lower-numbered item, and/or, e.g., a “third” or higher-numbered item.
Ends 104 and 106 will be understood to be semantic conveniences in identifying location of various components of elongated probe 102, and are not to be interpreted as signifying or being limited to a discrete surface of elongated probe 102.
Data and power circuits are shown schematically and described functionally. Therefore, data and power circuits will be understood to include the number of conductors, terminals, and other components necessary for an operative system even if such components are not explicitly shown or described. First data transmitting circuit 116 is extended by a corresponding second data transmitting circuit 158 (
Data and power terminals 118 and 120 and receiving surface 124 will be understood to cooperate with one another for frictional fit (terminals) and to cooperate with configuration of end 104 of elongated probe 102 (receiving surface 124). These characteristics are conventional with electrical and electronic connections and docking stations of electrical appliances, and need no further explanation herein.
Operating power may be DC or AC. Where operating power is DC, power source 134 may comprise a battery (including either single or plural battery cells). Where operating power is AC, power source 134 will be supplemented by an AC-to-DC converter 150 (
Although elongated probe 102 is shown having an enlarged head 154 at proximal end 104, enlarged head 154 may be absent, with its components contained within elongated probe 102.
Visual display element 112 may comprise for example a light emitting diode. As shown in
Vaginal probe 100 may further comprise a vibrator (represented as solenoid 140 in
Power circuit 136 of elongated probe 102 includes a manual controller 144 controlling the vibrator. Power circuit 136 connects the vibrator, battery 142, and manual controller 144. In an alternative embodiment, manual controller 144 may comprise an on-off switch. In another alternative embodiment, manual controller 144 may comprise a multispeed switch such as a slide switch 156 (
Sensor 110 may be configured to sense magnitude of at least one parameter of physiological response of the user of vaginal probe 100, wherein the at least one parameter includes presence of fluid discharge, pressure due to contraction of pelvic muscles, body temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure. As seen in
Elongated probe 102 may include a clitoral stimulator 146 on the circumferential surface. Clitoral stimulator 146 may be conventional. Optionally, one or more sensors 110 may be located on clitoral stimulator 146.
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While the present invention has been described in connection with what is considered the most practical and preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the present invention is not to be limited to the disclosed arrangements, but is intended to cover various arrangements which are included within the spirit and scope of the broadest possible interpretation of the appended claims so as to encompass all modifications and equivalent arrangements which are possible.
It should be understood that the various examples of the apparatus(es) disclosed herein may include any of the components, features, and functionalities of any of the other examples of the apparatus(es) disclosed herein in any feasible combination, and all of such possibilities are intended to be within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Many modifications of examples set forth herein will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which the present disclosure pertains having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings.
Therefore, it is to be understood that the present disclosure is not to be limited to the specific examples presented and that modifications and other examples are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims. Moreover, although the foregoing description and the associated drawings describe examples of the present disclosure in the context of certain illustrative combinations of elements and/or functions, it should be appreciated that different combinations of elements and/or functions may be provided by alternative implementations without departing from the scope of the appended claims.
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20210369554 A1 | Dec 2021 | US |