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The present invention relates to sexual self-stimulators or marital aids. More specifically, the invention is directed to a vibrator.
Vibrators have been used for sexual therapy, as marital aids, and for recreational sexual stimulation. U.S. Pat. No. 3,710,785 to Hilger dated Jan. 16, 1973 discloses a vibrator in which a head is vibrated and moved in an orbital path. However, this vibrator does not provide for internal stimulation, has exposed parts, is not rechargeable, is not waterproof, and does not provide oscillation.
Wand style vibrators became more popular as they provide ease of use and easier access to areas to be stimulated. U.S. Pat. No. 4,604,993 to Moriwaki at al. dated Aug. 12, 1986 discloses a wand style vibrator. The head includes a heating element, and vibrates transverse to the housing. However, this vibrator does provide for internal stimulation, has exposed parts, is not rechargeable, is not waterproof, and does not provide oscillation. U.S. Pat. No. 4,846,158 to Teranishi dated Jul. 11, 1989 discloses a wand style vibrator with a bulb. An unbalanced weight on rotary shaft creates the vibratory motion. However, this vibrator does not provide for internal stimulation, has exposed parts, is not rechargeable, is not waterproof, and does not provide oscillation. U.S. Pat. No. 4,958,628 to Iwamoto et al. dated Sep. 25, 1990 discloses a wand style vibrator with an integrated bulb. A drive motor with eccentric flyweight mounted in head creates the vibratory motion. However, this vibrator does not provide for internal stimulation, has exposed parts, and does not provide oscillation.
A more recent type of motion utilized by vibrator is oscillation. U.S. Pat. No. 5,067,480 to Woog dated Nov. 26, 1991 discloses an oscillating vibrator. This vibrator provides integrated attachments and a handle with an oscillator. However, this vibrator has exposed parts and is not waterproof.
Other vibrators have attempted to emulate oral stimulation. U.S. Pat. No. 5,470,303 to Leonard et al. dated Nov. 28, 1995 discloses a housing containing a drive with a tongue shaped head with an arcuate shaft, whereby path of shaft during rotation defines an ellipsoid with a cone on the outer free end thereof. However, this vibrator does not provide for internal stimulation and has exposed parts.
Being able to control the intensity of the vibration has become an essential element of providing enjoyable vibration. U.S. Pat. No. 6,027,444 to Franck dated Feb. 22, 2000 discloses a vibrator that has a frequency regulating device and an amplitude regulating device. However, this vibrator does not provide for internal stimulation, has exposed parts, and is not waterproof
U.S. Pat. No. 7,166,072 to Smith dated Feb. 23, 2007 discloses a bullet style vibrator with a tear shaped head with pimples. However, this vibrator does not provide for oscillation and is not waterproof. U.S. Pat. No. 7,341,566 to Nan dated Mar. 11, 2008 discloses a battery powered vibrator with a removable battery compartment. However, this vibrator does has exposed parts, does not provide for oscillation, and is not waterproof.
What is needed is a vibrator with using a motion and tip shape to provide greater sexual stimulation, that is configured with a secure locking mechanism so that the user is not worried about accidentally dislodging the tip during use, that is configured not to stall the motor when pressure is applied, and which has no exposed parts and can be operated by means of a switch not likely to be accidently pressed during use, or which can be configured remotely. What is needed is a vibrator that provides for oscillation to create vibratory motion, has no exposed parts and is waterproof, thus allowing for both external and internal stimulation. The vibrator should have a tip with flexible wings to provide maximum stimulation. The tip should securely attach to the vibrator so that the tip cannot accidentally be detached and thereby interrupt stimulation. Ideally, the motor should not stall when pressure is applied to the tip, thereby increasing the safety and longevity of the vibrator. Additionally, the vibrator should be rechargeable and provide for discreet storage.
The present invention provides for a stimulating tips for internal and external stimulation. Tips are shaped for maximum stimulation of different body parts. There are multiple different tips that will be compatible with the device. In one embodiment of the present invention, a winged tip applies direct and powerful force to a shaped two-sided surface on the tip. This is advantageous because other vibrators will stop when it hits a surface. The tips are compliant, so they will not stop when they hit a surface.
This tip is shaped roughly as a cylinder topped with a bulb which has a scoop taken out it so that the scooped bulb forms two flexible wings protruding from solid back. The tip can be made of silicone, so that body of the tip is fairly stable and rigid as compared to the wings, which are more flexible. When oscillating motion is applied to the tip, due to the flexibility of the wings, the wings move through an angle of operation greater than the tip itself. When used for clitoral stimulation, if a 20 degree oscillating motion is applied to the tip, the flexible wings will oscillate 18.5 degrees on each side and so each flexible wing will come into contact with, and stimulate, the clitoris on each oscillation. In one embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of interchangeable tips are available to provide sexual stimulation to different parts of the body. Whereas the winged tip provides external clitoral stimulation, another tip roughly shaped as a cylinder with a solid bulb on top could be used for internal stimulation of the G-spot.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the tip is secured to the vibrator by a locking mechanism, so that the user does not have to worry about the tip coming off during use, especially when inserted into the body for internal stimulation.
This tip comprises a tip enclosure surrounded by the tip overmold, except at the base of the tip enclosure, which is open and used for locking to the vibrator. The tip enclosure is made of sufficiently hard material, such as a thermoplastic material like polycarbonate/abs. The tip enclosure has a thicker base implementing the locking mechanism, and tapers to a spire on the top half which provides structural support to the shaped tip overmold, which is made of a softer and more flexible material, preferably with a polymer like silicone, but other elastomers such as rubber can also be used. Between the tip enclosure base and tip enclosure spire, there is one or more compression channels leading to a compression cavity located in the center of the tip enclosure base. The compression cavity and compression channels are filled with the tip overmold such that the tip overmold partially fills the upper interior space of the tip enclosure base. The inner walls of the tip enclosure base have three compression nubs.
The vibrator has a quarter turn cap at the top of the wand in which the quarter turn cap has three roughly “J” shaped lock slots. To implement the locking mechanism, the base of the tip is pushed down onto the quarter turn cap and turned to the right. When the tip is pushed down, the compression nubs of the tip enclosure slide down the stem of the “J” in the lock slots on the turn cap. When the tip is turned, the compression nubs slide over to the hook portion of “J” shaped lock slot. Compression then forces the compression nubs up to the top of the hook portion of the “J” shaped lock slot, thereby securely locking the tip to the vibrator. A compression spring is required at this point to push up to hold the tip in the slot in the locked in position. Initially, a metal compression spring was integrated into the assembly to accomplish this, but it was advantageously discovered that a pass core feature could be created by injecting some of the overmold material inside the tip, thereby creating an elastomeric compression spring. This greatly simplifies the assembly as it eliminates numerous parts.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the tips have compliance built into the tip so that the motor does not overload or stall. If you hold down the shaft of a motor it will stall. Other vibrators utilizing a motor to provide motion to a tip will stall, or partially stall, if sufficient pressure is applied to the tip. Usually the durometer of these tips are harder than in the present invention. These tips usually are either a rigid plastic or an over molded elastomer that is between 50 and 90 durometer. This is an issue because it will burn out the motor if it is held in a stalled or slightly stalled position for any length of time. The present invention solves this problem by creating a system where the motor never stalls by utilizing an elastomeric tip, preferably silicone, with a durometer sufficiently low enough to allow the tip enclosure to oscillate through its full angle of operation within the silicone tip overmold, even if the tip is held stationary. Preferably, the durometer of the tip overmold is less than 35. Consequently, the elastomeric head can be stalled, such as by pressing the elastomeric tip against a surface or holding it in you hand, such that the tip overmold will stop oscillating; but the tip-enclosure will continue oscillating back and forth normally, thereby preventing the motor from becoming overloaded or stalled.
One embodiment of the present invention provides for an integrated body and tip mechanism with no exposed parts. In one embodiment of the present invention, the vibrator is provided with a smooth form factor with no jacks or plugs, and is waterproof. The body and tip have a soft covering, preferably silicone, enabling use of the entire mechanism for stimulation. In order to have no exposed parts, the vibrator needs to have a mechanism for recharging without direct electrical contacts between the vibrator and the charger, and the vibrator needs to be turned on and off and adjusted without the use of external buttons and knobs.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the vibrator is paired with an induction charger to recharge the vibrator's battery without the need for direct electrical contacts between the vibrator and the charger, such as exposed metal parts, plugs or jacks. Advantageously, the charger is provided with one or more magnets that cause the vibrator to remain securely attached to the charger without the need for a locking mechanism. This will allow the vibrator to recharge even if the vibrator is lying on its side. This is handy if the vibrator and charger get accidentally knocked over, or if the user desires to discreetly charge the vibrator in a drawer requiring the vibrator and charger to be horizontal in order to fit.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the base cap acts as the on/off and adjustment button. Locating and integrating the button on the base allows the rest of the vibrator to be used for stimulation without the danger of inadvertently turning the vibrator off or inappropriately changing an adjustment, thereby interrupting the stimulation. In one embodiment of the present invention, the base cap can be pressed once to activate or deactivate the vibrator, and other button press combinations, such as a double-press, can be utilized to control other adjustments to the vibrator, such as frequency or amplitude. In one embodiment of the present invention, the vibrator is configured to remember the user's preferred settings or adjustments. In one embodiment of the present invention, the drive train of the vibrator is configured with a wireless receiver, allowing the vibrator to be activated and adjusted using a wireless transmitter. In one embodiment of the present invention, the wireless receiver is a Bluetooth chip, and the wireless transmitter is a smartphone.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the vibrator is stored in unique packaging case that allows it to be stored unobtrusively. Additionally, the case may include cable routing so that the vibrator can be charged while stored unobtrusively in the case. Additionally, the case may have a locking mechanism which can include a combination lock or two zippers.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the vibrator and charger can be stored unobtrusively in a lamp dock. The shade of the damp dock may be opaque, thereby discreetly obscuring the fact that it is housing a vibrator. The lamp dock may also include a mood lamp for ambiance. In one embodiment of the present invention, the lamp dock may be used as a regular lamp or mood light by replacing the shade. In one embodiment of the present invention, the lamp dock can be configured with a wireless receiver and attributes of the lamp can be set with a wireless transmitter. In one embodiment of the present invention, the wireless receiver is a Bluetooth chip, and the wireless transmitter is a smartphone. In one embodiment of the present invention, the lamp dock can wirelessly coordinate lighting attributes with other lamp docks.
In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a device that provides an oscillating style of vibration where the tip oscillates back and forth to create vibration or stimulation. The entire device including the tip and the body are covered in silicone so that the device may be used to stimulate in many different ways. The device does not have any exposed plugs/jacks or metal charging components, as it uses wireless magnetic induction charging to charge the device's internal batteries. In one embodiment of the present invention, the device is completely waterproof. In one embodiment of the present invention, the charging base and the device have magnets inside which help to create a positive mating of the device and the charging base and ensures that it can be charged on its side, in a drawer or other orientation. In one embodiment of the present invention, the device has a locking tip that keeps the tip from being pulled off accidentally while being used.
A complete understanding of the present invention may be obtained by reference to the accompanying drawings, when considered in conjunction with the subsequent, detailed description, in which:
Before the invention is described in further detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the particular embodiments described, as such may, of course, vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and not intended to be limiting, since the scope of the present invention will be limited only by the appended claims.
Where a range of values is provided, it is understood that each intervening value, to the tenth of the unit of the lower limit unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, between the upper and lower limit of that range and any other stated or intervening value in that stated range is encompassed with the invention. The upper and lower limits of these smaller ranges may independently be included in the smaller ranges is also encompassed within the invention, subject to any specifically excluded limit in the stated range. Where the stated range includes one or both of the limits, ranges excluding either or both of those included limits are also included in the invention.
Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Although any methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can also be used in the practice or testing of the present invention, a limited number of the exemplary methods and materials are described herein.
It must be noted that as used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
All publications mentioned herein are incorporated herein by reference to disclose and describe the methods and/or materials in connection with which the publications are cited. The publications discussed herein are provided solely for their disclosure prior to the filing date of the present application. Nothing herein is to be construed as an admission that the present invention is not entitled to antedate such publication by virtue of prior invention. Further, if dates of publication are provided, they may be different from the actual publication dates and may need to be confirmed independently.
It should be further understood that the examples and embodiments pertaining to the systems and methods disclosed herein are not meant to limit the possible implementations of the present technology. Further, although the subject matter has been described in a language specific to structural features and/or methodological acts, it is to be understood that the subject matter defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or acts described above. Rather, the specific features and acts described above are disclosed as example forms of implementing the claims.
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Additionally, the tip 110 has compliance built in so that the motor of the vibrator does not overload or stall. The motor of the vibrator does not stall because the overmold 710 is elastomeric, preferably silicone, with a durometer sufficiently low enough to allow the tip enclosure 720 to oscillate through its full angle of operation within the silicone tip overmold 710, even if the tip 110 is restrained. Preferably, the durometer of the tip overmold 710 is less than 35. With such a durometer, the elastomeric tip 110 can be stalled, such as by pressing the elastomeric tip 110 against a surface or holding it in your hand, such that the tip overmold 710 will stop oscillating; but the tip-enclosure 720 will continue oscillating back and forth normally, thereby preventing the motor from becoming overloaded or stalled.
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Since other modifications and changes varied to fit particular operating requirements and environments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, the invention is not considered limited to the example chosen for purposes of disclosure, and covers all changes and modifications which do not constitute departures from the true spirit and scope of this invention.
The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/902,714, filed on Nov. 11, 2013, incorporated by reference herein and for which benefit of the priority date is hereby claimed.
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61902714 | Nov 2013 | US |