Abstract
Handheld sexual appliances are disclosed herein, providing improved stimulators for stimulation of the Grafenberg area or G-spot of the female genitalia. The appliances generally comprise an elongate body having a first span, wherein is a handle region, and a second span that is angled upwards from the first span. In the second span, embodiments for stimulating the Grafenberg area are provided, comprising one or more of a mechanical finger that oscillates in a reciprocal motion within a protuberance that protrudes from the dorsal surface of the second span. In some embodiments, one or more stimulators simulates a range of motion of the back-and-forth movement of one or more human fingers. Thereby, the G-spot stimulating embodiments may directly impinge upon the Grafenberg area when inserted into the vagina, while the precise angle and force of that interaction can also be finely adjusted.
Claims
1. A sexual appliance comprising: An elongate body having a proximal end and a distal end divided by an elbow therebetween, said elongate body further comprises therein a first span extending from said proximal end to said elbow and a second span extending from said elbow to said distal end; wherein said elbow is curved upwards at an angle that departs from a horizontal plane that is parallel to a longitudinal axis of said first span, such that a longitudinal axis of said second span extends upwards according to a ray defined by said angle; and wherein said second span comprises a G-spot stimulating means for stimulating the Grafenberg area when said second span is adapted to be inserted into a vagina of a person, said G-spot stimulating means comprising one or more of a mechanical finger that oscillates in a reciprocal motion within a protuberance that protrudes from a dorsal surface of said second span; where said G-spot stimulating means further comprises flanges bowing laterally outwards from said elongate body in the second span, said flanges accommodating an expanded internal space within said body within said second span wherein one or more additional mechanical stimulating elements are housed which augment the stimulation of the Grafenberg area by the G-spot stimulating means; wherein said additional mechanical stimulating elements comprise a pair of vibrating motors, each of said motors being mounted within said flanges on either side of said mechanical finger.
2. The sexual appliance of claim 1, wherein said angle of said elbow is between 45 and 75 degrees.
3. The sexual appliance of claim 2, wherein said angle of said elbow is approximately 65 degrees.
4. The sexual appliance of claim 1, further comprising a second stimulating means, said second stimulating means comprising a scaffold extending upwards from a dorsal surface of said first span and terminating in a brush for providing tactile stimulation to a clitoris of the person when the second span is adapted to be inserted into the vagina.
5. The sexual appliance of claim 4, further comprising a vibrating motor adjacent to said a brush.
6. The sexual appliance of claim 1 further comprising an extension element at the proximal end of said elongate body, said extension element comprising a removeably attachable third span of said elongate body.
7. The sexual appliance of claim 1, further comprising a control panel for controlling an operation of said one or more additional mechanical stimulating elements within said elongate body.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
(1) FIG. 1 is side view diagram of a cross section of a first embodiment of the sexual appliance of the invention wherein the stimulating means comprises a motor-driven stimulating finger that slides linearly back-and-forth in a reciprocating motion.
(2) FIG. 2 is side view diagram of a cross section of a second embodiment of the sexual appliance of the invention wherein the stimulating means comprises a rotating cam driven by a motor such that the stimulating finger traces an ovoid path.
(3) FIG. 3 is a top view of the first embodiment of the sexual appliance of the invention.
(4) FIG. 4 is a front view of an interface and control panel in an endplate at the proximal end of an embodiment of the sexual appliance of the invention.
(5) FIG. 5 is a front left perspective view of a third embodiment of the sexual appliance of the invention wherein the representation of the stimulus means may correspond to that of either the first or the second embodiment previously illustrated in cross-section.
(6) FIG. 6 is a front left perspective view of a fourth embodiment of the sexual appliance of the invention having a more complex stimulating means having a widened neck at the protuberance and comprising therein a reciprocating finger mechanism and two vibrating stimulators, one each side of said finger mechanism.
(7) FIG. 7 is a front left perspective view of the third preferred embodiment of the sexual appliance of the invention, further comprising a first example of an extension element at the distal terminus of the body of the appliance.
(8) FIG. 8A is a front left perspective view of the fourth preferred embodiment of the sexual appliance of the invention, further comprising a second example of an extension element at the proximal terminus of the body of the appliance.
(9) FIG. 8B is a front view of a cross section of the second/distal span of the fourth preferred embodiment of the sexual appliance.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
(10) Throughout all the Figures, same or corresponding elements are indicated by the same reference numerals. Illustrations, in whole or with respect to any particular part, are not necessarily proportioned to scale, but some features may be altered in order to highlight particular structural and functional properties.
(11) FIG. 1 shows a cross section through a side view of a device representing a first embodiment 100 of the sexual appliance of the present invention with the proximal end on the left and the distal end on the right of the drawing. The device 100 generally comprises a cylindrical body 10 having a first span 11 extending from the proximal terminus to an elbow 12, and a second span 13 extending from the elbow to the distal terminus, where the first span 11 is both a means for a user to grip and manipulate the apparatus during use and also comprises an electrical control panel 30 in some embodiments (although the control panel may be located on any part of the first span 11). The second span 13 comprises a means for stimulating the Grafenberg area 14. The angle at which the elbow 12 effectively causes the cylindrical body of the apparatus in the second span 13 to depart from the horizontal plane established by the first span 11 is illustrated in the drawings at a preferred value of about 65 degrees, such that when the second span 13 is inserted into the vagina with the top or dorsal side of the body 10 facing the abdominal or anterior wall therein, the G-spot stimulating means 14 is positioned flush against the Grafenberg area such that the maximum force and surface area of contact is communicated from the stimulating means 14 to the vaginal epithelium, thereby achieving the most efficient and direct stimulation of the underlying nerves; and, moreover, the user may finely adjust the angle and rotation of the apparatus via manipulating the first span 11 because the G-spot stimulating means directs its stimulatory action frontwards out of the second span 13. The mechanical force or other stimulating action(s) of the G-spot stimulating means 14 are focused to project away from the body 10 of the appliance at an angle perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the body 10, which is to say, in the dorsal direction. This stimulatory action therefore enables the user to press the element 14 against the Grafenberg area to stimulate it fully across a distance range spanning one to three inches longitudinally (corresponding to the length of the element 14 in any particular model of the device, and/or according to the range of motion of the moving parts providing the stimulus therein, which range of motion may be adjustable via electronic controls), as illustrated by the three arrows extending directly outwards (dorsally) from the element 14 in FIG. 1. Moreover, the gently raised, curved, or protruding shape of the G-spot stimulating means 14 (the “protuberance”) where it resides on the outer surface of the body 10 of the apparatus is ideally suited to conform to the natural contour of the inner vaginal wall in the Grafenberg area. The same form-fitting interaction is achieved with regard to the width of the element 14 in the Grafenberg area. To fully capitalize on the optimized shape and orientation of the element 14 provided by the particular construction of the present invention during use, the user may slide, twist, and/or or tilt the appliance to vary the directionality, force, and surface area of this contact, which thereby enables the user to vary the sensations achieved during use experimentally, so that the device enables the broadest possible range of stimulation for the Grafenberg area, from maximal to minimal, in any woman.
(12) The specialized and variable mechanical motion of the G-spot stimulating means 14 is a further advantage of the present invention, and in the embodiment of FIG. 1, this motion comprises the back-and-forth sliding motion of a stimulator 17 (called a “finger” to convey the intent that the G-spot stimulating means should provide a sensation resembling that of one or more human fingertips interacting with the Grafenberg area) resembling a piston attached to a reciprocating motor 15 via an armature 16. The double-headed arrow indicates the directions and range of motion of the back-and-forth movement of the “finger” 17 underneath the surface or sheath of the stimulating means 14. In other embodiments (such as that shown in FIG. 2, below) the range of motion of the finger 17 may be more of an ovoid path rather than the linear back-and-forth path).
(13) The motor 15 may comprise any electric motor or equivalent subcombination, and in preferred embodiments it operates on current generated from one or more batteries housed within cylindrical body 10. In all of the preferred embodiments generally, the motor 15 drives a means for creating an oscillatory motion in a downstream object, preferably via a reciprocating arm, in order to produce the back-and-forth motion of the one or more fingers which mimics the massaging stimulatory action of the tips of human fingers, where the finger equivalent 17 is attached to a distal end of the arm opposite to the proximal end of the arm that engages the motor via any suitable arrangement of cranks and/or gears as would be understood by persons of ordinary skill in the relevant arts, namely the art of producing reciprocal or rotary mechanical motion where the output causes an arm, a finger-like massaging head, or other end-piece to trace a short path repetitively. The G-spot stimulating means in any embodiment may comprise one finger, or two fingers in parallel, or more. The mechanism driving the back-and-forth motion of the one or more fingers may also comprise a servo motor, a swing arm, a worm gear reciprocating assembly; or any equivalent means for generating rotary reciprocation. The gears mechanism conveying torque from the motor to the motion of the fingers may also comprise a crank means for causing oscillating movement of the fingers. The fingers themselves may be jointed, and/or they may terminate in a ball bearing or roller that rolls along the undersurface of the protuberance of the outer sheath or other membrane separating the internal components from the outside environment of the apparatus as the finger(s) moves through its range of motion beneath it, such that the point of contact between the finger element and said undersurface of the protuberance experiences less friction, less shearing force, less wear and distension, and/or smoother passage across the area of contact in the range of motion of the distal terminus of the finger along said undersurface of the protuberance. The precise mechanical configuration of the motor and drive may vary according to each embodiment as appropriate for the desired mode of stimulation produced by the stimulating means in a particular circumstance or in a particular commercial variety of the apparatus.
(14) The cylindrical body 10 may comprise a housing to define its overall shape overlaid with a flexible sheath or coating, such as surgical grade silicone. Alternatively, the cylindrical body 10 may comprise a molded plastic or rubber layer overlaid upon an internal frame of plastic, metal, or other study material, where said frame connects to each of the internal components in order to hold them and orient them in their locations as illustrated in the drawings. The methods and means for constructing the cylindrical body according to these various equivalent options are understood by persons of ordinary skill in the relevant arts.
(15) The embodiment 100 of FIG. 1 also comprises a second means 20 for stimulating a second part of the female body, namely, the clitoris. Said second stimulating means 20 comprises a scaffold for supporting a small vibrating motor 21 above the dorsal surface of the body 10 of the device, approximately 2 to four inches above the body 10, and approximately one to four inches away from (proximal to) the G-spot stimulating means 14. In the preferred embodiment, the second stimulating means 20 terminates in a brush 23, where said brush 23 comprises a resilient or flexible appendage, such as the two appendages resembling “rabbit ears” 23 in FIG. 1, as a means for providing direct tactile stimulation to the clitoris and/or for transferring the vibration of said motor 21 to the clitoris.
(16) Motor 21 may be powered by the same power supply that operates the motor 15 of the first stimulating means 14, or it may be powered by a separate motor or battery 22. The control panel 30 provides means for switching 41 on or off the one or more motor circuits 40, which in FIG. 1 receive current from batteries 42. In other embodiments, AC current from a power cord (not shown) may also provide current to the one or more motor circuits 40.
(17) FIG. 2 shows a second embodiment 101 of the sexual appliance of the present invention where the apparatus differs from the first embodiment 100 only in the mechanism of the G-spot stimulating means 14. In this second embodiment, the finger 17b comprises a cam connecting to shaft 16b via gears 19. Motor 15b is a reciprocating motor or servo motor. The cam slides against and pushes against the undersurface of the outer sheath of the body 10 of the apparatus while tracing an ovoid motion, thus simulating the motion of a human hand when the middle fingers are gesturing in a “come hither” signal, within the protuberance of the G-spot stimulating means 14. The back-and-forth motion is represented by the curved double-headed arrow. Any other arrangement of gears and leverages may be applied to create numerous and variable ranges of motion of the fingers in order to provide the user with a multiplicity of sensory experiences via the G-spot stimulating means 14. Furthermore, instead of an electric motor 15, the mechanical power source for driving the back-and-forth motion of the fingers 17 in any embodiment may comprise other suitable means for generating motile or reciprocating force, as understood by persons of ordinary skill in the relevant arts, including but not limited to an electronically controlled pump apparatus. In other embodiments, the finger element may comprise one or more pin-like levers moving in a “scissor” or “windshield-wiper” motion from an anchor point within the protuberance 14, such that the unanchored end (the protruding end that applies stimulus to the vaginal wall) is waving back-and-forth or side-to-side in order to achieve an arcuate range of motion at the distal end, such as in the “come hither” motion.
(18) FIG. 3 is a top view of a typical embodiment 102 of the sexual appliance of the present invention in which the control panel 31 (not shown, but see FIG. 4, below) is located on a plate at the proximal end of the body 10 of the device. As in all the drawings, the proximal end is illustrated on the left and the distal end on the right. The means 50 for gripping the device 102 by a user during use are symbolized by striations 50 which may be a texture imparted into the outer surface of the body 10 itself or a distinct handle material affixed thereto, such as a molded rubber padding or foam cushion.
(19) FIG. 4 is a side view of the face of the plate constituting the proximal end of the apparatus 102 wherein is the control panel 31, said control panel 31 comprising various electrical buttons and switches as well as electronic control means for regulating the one or more motor circuits 40 within the device. A power button 32 turns the apparatus on and off. An AC port 33 connects to an external power supply such as an AC outlet, which port may also regulate a battery charging means for recharging internal batteries (not shown), such as a coaxial charging jack. One or more activity control switches or buttons 34 set the behavioral parameters for the performance of the various internal functional components 34, which may be complemented by amplitude adjustment means for determining the rate or patterns of said performance(s), such as by one or more slide switches or wheels 35. These control means are primarily symbolic in the drawing and may be substituted with any appropriate equivalents as understood by persons of ordinary skill in the art. Depending upon the sophistication of any particular embodiment of the invention, electronic circuits may further regulate said performance(s) and may interface with external personal computer devices through jacks and ports such as the USB port 39. Internally, electronic circuits may comprise microprocessors, wireless micro-transmitters/receivers, and memory storage means. Externally, software operating on said personal computer may assist the user in controlling and programming said performances.
(20) FIG. 5 is a front left perspective view of a typical embodiment 103 of the present invention illustrating the locations of its principal external features. At the proximal end of the body 10 of the apparatus 103, a first section or span 11 comprises the region wherein the control panel 30 and gripping surface reside, effectively providing a handle. Towards the distal end of said first span 11, the scaffold of the secondary stimulation means 20 rises upwards and terminates in the brushes 23 for contacting the clitoris. Distally, in the main body 10 of the apparatus, the elbow 12 curves upwards into the second span 13 which extends at an angle of 65 degrees from the horizontal. About one inch proximal to the distal terminus of the body 10 within the second span 13 is the protuberance of the G-spot stimulating means 14, directed upwards and outwards from the body 10 to aim directly at the Grafenberg area. During use, the abdominal or anterior wall of the vagina contacts the G-spot stimulating means 14 inside the vagina while the brushes of the clitoral stimulating means 23 contact the clitoris on the outside of the vagina (the vulva). The first (G-spot) 14 and second (clitoral) 20 stimulating means are positioned opposite each other, separated by a certain distance and oriented in their respective angles, such that slight manipulations of the handle region 11 result in changes in the stimulatory effects of these components upon the female genitalia while they each nevertheless maintain stimulatory contact, simultaneously, upon their respective target of the female genitalia.
(21) FIG. 6 a front left perspective view of a fourth preferred embodiment 104 of the present invention differing from the embodiment 103 only in features relating to the G-spot stimulating means 14, in that the body 10 surrounding the element 14 is expanded to flare outwards, deviating from the general cylindrical shape, so that larger, more, complex, and additional stimulatory elements may be included within the body to augment the mechanical features of the G-spot stimulating means 14. For example, this general structure is illustrated in cross-section below in FIG. 8B, wherein the mechanism comprises dual fingers 17b flanked by dual vibrating motors 21 housed within the flanges of the flaring regions of the body 10. The three-dimensional shape of the flared regions 14b of the body 10 may be more or less spherical, resulting in a range of shapes that resemble blubs (the most spherical of the range of shapes) or the head of a cobra snake (the least spherical); and these shapes 14b provide a secondary utility by increasing the size or circumference of the second span 13 of the appliance where it penetrates into the vagina.
(22) FIG. 7 a front left perspective view of an embodiment 105 of the present invention differing from the embodiment 103 in the addition of an extension element 25 at the distal end of the second span 13, where said extension element 25 effectively comprises a third span of the cylindrical body 10 of the device. The extension element 25 adds further length to the body 10 of the apparatus and volume or mass, as in the bulb 26 capping its distal end, which is an option to provide deeper penetration in conjunction with the other stimulating means of the apparatus. This and other extension elements 25 may be attached via a screw-on means for replacing the former distal end cap of the embodiment 103 (by unscrewing it) and then attaching the proximal end of the extension element 25 by tightening it down upon the threads exposed beneath the removed end-cap.
(23) FIG. 8A is a front left perspective view of an embodiment 106 of the present invention differing from the embodiment 104 in two ways, where one difference is the absence of the second stimulation means 20, and the other difference is the addition of an extension element 25b at the proximal end of the apparatus. FIG. 8B is a magnified front view of the bulb region 14b of the body 10 at the G-spot stimulating means 14 shown in cross section to reveal the internal mechanical components. The motor-driven finger mechanism here is similar to that in previous FIG. 2, comprising two cams 17b connected to a shaft 16b via a series of gears 19, yielding an ovoid range of motion of the outer edge of the cams 17b such that a sensation is perceived by the user resembling two fingers moving in a “come hither” gesture. Moreover, two separately powered vibrating motors 21 are positioned laterally to the cams 17b to enhance the overall stimulation yielded by the G-spot stimulating means 14 by augmenting both the energy and complexity of the total stimulus being directed towards the Grafenberg area and the G-spot therein.
(24) Vibrating motors may be provided in any form known, or equivalent thereof, to persons of ordinary skill in the art. Vibratory stimulation typically occurs via an electromechanical actuator, such as an electric motor coupled to a counterweight, a piezoelectric transducer coupled to a mass, a charged diaphragm coupled to a mass, or any other linear or rotary actuator manipulating an (eccentric) mass to generate a vibration.
(25) The mechanical action of the G-spot stimulating means in some embodiments can be characterized by persons of ordinary skill in the art as haptic stimulation. There are several types of haptic stimulation; one type involves stimulating nerves using non-vibratory mechanical motion, such as by bending, twisting, curling, flexing, elongating, or inflating. Another type utilizes actuators that apply forces to the skin for touch feedback, and controllers, such that the actuator provides mechanical motion in response to an electrical stimulus or tactile trigger. Yet other haptics enable actuators to incorporate pressure sensitivity, enabling a user to control the amplitude or other properties of the operation of a mechanical device according to the quantity of force or pressure applied against the actuator. Other stimuli which may be included in any of the stimulation means or extension elements of the present invention include a heating element, a cooling element, a linear or non-linear actuator, or any other suitable electrical, electromechanical, or electrochemical component.
(26) The microcomponents of the various motor circuits used in the various embodiments herein comply with standard electrical conventions relevant to the art. Power-conditioning circuits can include a voltage regulator, a buck circuit, a boost circuit, or other suitable electric circuit that transforms the output of the battery into signal of desired voltage or current. For example, the battery can output a nominal 3.7V, and the power-conditioning circuit can boost the battery output voltage to 5.0V nominal to power a processor. Power-conditioning circuits can function in any other way to condition signals from the battery to power various components and systems within the apparatus. The circuit may further include a charging circuit that controls current and/or voltage signals across the battery leads as the battery 121 is charged. Where a microprocessor is present, it may regulate the electrical properties of any circuits; and it may be configured to enter a sleep state, such as after a threshold period of time without use and/or given a user input; and it may be programmed to provide complex patterns of stimuli via the various electrical, mechanical, and electronic components of the apparatus.
(27) It should be emphasized that the above described embodiments of the present invention exemplify some, but not all, possible implementations of the present invention and have been set forth in order to provide a clear understanding of its qualities. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception upon which this disclosure is based may readily be utilized as a basis for designing of other structures, methods, and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. The following claims should be regarded as encompassing equivalent and various constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the methods and devices consistent with the present invention.
