Vibrating Stimulation Device with Variable Pressure Apparatus

Abstract

Disclosed is a masturbatory device combining stimulation from electronic vibration with suction and targeted air stimulation, the device being operable by an individual or by a partner during sexual activities and including a cup-shaped body affixed to a variable pressure apparatus, the cup-shaped body designed to attach to the vibrating end of a vibrating device and the variable pressure apparatus including a suction tube in fluid communication with an air-passage conduit contacting the user's body through which the user can apply positive or negative pressure to the contacted area.

Claims

1. A stimulation device, comprising: a cup-shaped body, a variable pressure apparatus, and a suction tube; the cup-shaped body comprising an outer wall with an opening forming a receptacle sized and shaped to receive a vibrating component of a vibrating masturbatory device, the outer wall forming a cup that snugly surrounds the vibrating component such that vibration is transferred from the vibrating masturbatory device to the stimulation device; the variable pressure apparatus comprising a main body and one or more air-passage conduits, the main body comprising a hood forming a tube-attachment conduit removably connected to the suction tube and placing each of the suction tube, the tube-attachment conduit, and the one or more air-passage conduits in fluid communication; the one or more air-passage conduits comprising an extension portion and a body-contact ring formed at an end of the extension portion intended to contact the user's body; and the suction tube comprising a hose attachment comprising a first end removably connected to the tube-attachment conduit of the main body and a second end open to the user to employ positive or negative pressure to the stimulation device.

2. The stimulation device of claim 1, wherein the outer wall of the cup-shaped body is tapered toward the opening so as to retain the vibrating masturbatory device therein during use such that the vibrating masturbatory device is slidably attachable to and removable from the cup-shaped body.

3. The stimulation device of claim 2, wherein the outer wall of the cup-shaped body comprises a thermoplastic elastomeric material.

4. The stimulation device of claim 1, wherein the one or more air-passage conduits of the variable pressure apparatus are removably attachable to the main body of the variable pressure apparatus.

5. The stimulation device of claim 4, wherein the extension portion of each of the one or more air-passage conduits further comprises a ridge projecting circumferentially around the extension portion, the ridge being located at or near an end of the extension portion opposite the body-contact ring; and wherein the main body of the variable pressure apparatus further comprises a groove sized and arranged to receive the ridge of the extension portion such that the extension portion is removably retained by the main body while the stimulation device is in use.

6. The stimulation device of claim 5, wherein the extension portion of each of the one or more air-passage conduits comprises a semi-rigid material such that the one or more air-passage conduits are slidably attachable to and removable from the main body.

7. The stimulation device of claim 1, wherein the body-contact ring comprises a smooth, semi-rigid material.

8. The stimulation device of claim 1, wherein the suction tube further comprises a mouthpiece located at the second end.

9. The stimulation device of claim 8, wherein the mouthpiece comprises: a first end removably connected to the hose attachment; a raised lip portion disposed at or near a second end to assist in retaining the mouthpiece in the user's mouth during use of the stimulation device; and an aperture extending through the mouthpiece from the first end to the second end.

10. The stimulation device of claim 9, wherein the mouthpiece further comprises a ridge located near the first end to provide a barrier past which the hose attachment may not extend when attached to the mouthpiece.

11. The stimulation device of claim 8, wherein the mouthpiece comprises a polyethylene material.

12. The stimulation device of claim 1, wherein the hose attachment of the suction tube comprises a semi-rigid polyethylene material.

13. The stimulation device of claim 1, further comprising a hose clip, which the user may use to collapse the hose attachment of the suction tube to form a fully enclosed chamber within which constant pressure is maintained so long as the body-contact ring of the air-passage conduit is retained against the user's skin.

14. A stimulation device for combining vibration with variable application of positive and negative pressure to a user's erogenous zones, comprising: a cup-shaped body comprising an outer wall with an opening forming a receptacle sized and shaped to receive a vibrating component of a vibrating masturbatory device, the outer wall forming a cup that snugly surrounds the vibrating component such that vibration is transferred from the vibrating masturbatory device to the stimulation device; a variable pressure apparatus comprising a main body and one or more air-passage conduits, the main body comprising a hood forming a tube-attachment conduit; the one or more air passage conduits each comprising an extension portion with a first end and a second end, a body-contact ring located on the first end, a ridge located at or near the second end and projecting circumferentially around the extension portion, and an aperture extending through the extension portion from the first end to the second end, the aperture being in fluid communication with the tube-attachment conduit of the main body; and a suction tube comprising a hose attachment and a mouthpiece, the hose attachment comprising a first end removably connected to the mouthpiece and a second end removably connected to the tube-attachment conduit of the main body, placing each of the mouthpiece, the hose attachment, the tube-attachment conduit, and the one or more air-passage conduits in fluid communication; wherein a user attaches the stimulation device to the vibrating masturbatory device, places the body-contact ring against the skin in the desired location, and uses the mouthpiece to variably apply positive and negative pressure as well as vibration to the chosen location.

15. The stimulation device of claim 14, further comprising a hose clip, which the user may use to collapse the hose attachment of the suction tube to form a fully enclosed chamber within which constant pressure is maintained so long as the body-contact ring of the air-passage conduit is retained against the user's skin.

16. The stimulation device of claim 14, wherein the outer wall of the cup-shaped body comprises a thermoplastic elastomeric material and is tapered toward the opening so as to retain the vibrating masturbatory device therein during use such that the vibrating masturbatory device is slidably attachable to and removable from the cup-shaped body.

17. The stimulation device of claim 14, wherein the extension portion of each of the one or more air-passage conduits comprises a semi-rigid material such that the one or more air-passage conduits are interchangeable and slidably attachable to and removable from the main body.

18. The stimulation device of claim 14, wherein the body-contact ring comprises a smooth, semi-rigid material.

19. The stimulation device of claim 14, wherein the hose attachment of the suction tube comprises a semi-rigid polyethylene material.

20. The stimulation device of claim 14, wherein the mouthpiece comprises a polyethylene material.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] FIG. 1A is a cross-sectional view from the side of a stimulation device with variable pressure apparatus according to preferable embodiments of the present invention.

[0022] FIG. 1B is a perspective view from behind of the stimulation device with variable pressure apparatus according to the preferable embodiments of the present invention depicted in FIG. 1A.

[0023] FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view from the side of the stimulation device with variable pressure apparatus according to the preferable embodiments of the present invention depicted in FIG. 1.

[0024] FIG. 3A is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a mouthpiece according to the preferable embodiments of the present invention depicted in FIGS. 1-2.

[0025] FIG. 3B is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a mouthpiece according to the preferable embodiments of the present invention depicted in FIGS. 1-2 and 3A.

[0026] FIG. 3C is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a mouthpiece according to the preferable embodiments of the present invention depicted in FIGS. 1-2 ans 3A-B.

[0027] FIG. 4A is an orthogonal view from a side of portions of a stimulation device with variable pressure apparatus according to the preferable embodiments of the present invention depicted in FIGS. 1-3.

[0028] FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view from a side of portions of a stimulation device with variable pressure apparatus according to the preferable embodiments of the present invention depicted in FIGS. 1-3 and 4A.

[0029] FIG. 4C is an orthogonal view from behind of portions of a stimulation device with variable pressure apparatus according to the preferable embodiments of the present invention depicted in FIGS. 1-3 and 4A-B.

[0030] FIG. 5A is an orthogonal view from a side of an air-passage conduit of a stimulation device with variable pressure apparatus according to the preferable embodiments of the present invention depicted in FIGS. 1-4.

[0031] FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view from a side of an air-passage conduit of a stimulation device with variable pressure apparatus according to the preferable embodiments of the present invention depicted in FIGS. 1-4 and 5A.

[0032] FIG. 6A is an orthogonal view from a side of an air-passage conduit of a stimulation device with variable pressure apparatus according to the preferable embodiments of the present invention depicted in FIGS. 1-5.

[0033] FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view from a side of an air-passage conduit of a stimulation device with variable pressure apparatus according to the preferable embodiments of the present invention depicted in FIGS. 1-5 and 6A.

[0034] FIG. 7A is an orthogonal view from above of an air-passage conduit of a stimulation device with variable pressure apparatus according to the preferable embodiments of the present invention depicted in FIGS. 1-6.

[0035] FIG. 7B is an orthogonal view from a side of an air-passage conduit of a stimulation device with variable pressure apparatus according to the preferable embodiments of the present invention depicted in FIGS. 1-6 and 7A.

[0036] FIG. 7C is a cross-sectional view from a side of an air-passage conduit of a stimulation device with variable pressure apparatus according to the preferable embodiments of the present invention depicted in FIGS. 1-6 and 7A-B.

[0037] FIG. 7D is a cross-sectional view from a side of an air-passage conduit of a stimulation device with variable pressure apparatus according to the preferable embodiments of the present invention depicted in FIGS. 1-6 and 7A-C.

[0038] FIG. 8A is an orthogonal view from above of a mouthpiece of a stimulation device with variable pressure apparatus according to the preferable embodiments of the present invention depicted in FIGS. 1-7.

[0039] FIG. 8B is an orthogonal view from a side of a mouthpiece of a stimulation device with variable pressure apparatus according to the preferable embodiments of the present invention depicted in FIGS. 1-7 and 8A.

[0040] FIG. 8C is a cross-sectional view from a side of a mouthpiece of a stimulation device with variable pressure apparatus according to the preferable embodiments of the present invention depicted in FIGS. 1-7 and 8A-B.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0041] The following detailed description illustrates the present invention by way of example, not by way of limitation of the principles of the invention. This description will enable one skilled in the art to make and use the invention, and describes several embodiments, adaptations, variations, alternatives and uses of the invention, including what is presently believed to be the best mode of carrying out the invention. One skilled in the art will recognize alternative variations and arrangements, and the present invention is not limited to those embodiments described hereafter.

[0042] Referring to FIG. 1A, an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is depicted in cross-sectional form from a side of the device 10. The device 10 includes a cup-shaped body 12, on the left in FIG. 1A, and a variable pressure apparatus 22 connected thereto. The cup-shaped body 12 includes an open end 14 for receiving the vibrating end of a vibration device (not depicted), such as a “Magic Wand” or the like. The outer wall 16 of the cup-shaped body is preferably tapered, as depicted, to retain the vibrating device therein. Some preferable embodiments may also or alternatively employ clasps or the like to retain the vibrating device within the cup-shaped body 12. The cup-shaped body 12 is preferably made of a semi-rigid thermoplastic elastomer such that it can deform slightly as the vibrating device is introduced and return to its initial shape upon complete insertion of the vibrating device, retaining the vibrating device therein.

[0043] The diameter of the inner wall 18 of the cup-shaped body 12 preferably varies as the cup-shaped body 12 tapers, as depicted. In some preferable embodiments, the largest diameter within the cup-shaped body 12 is between 4 and 8 centimeters, and more preferably between 5 and 7 centimeters, and even more preferably around 6 centimeters. Likewise, the diameter of the inner wall 18 of the cup-shaped body near the open end 14 designed to receive the vibrating device is preferably between 3.5 and 7.5 centimeters, and more preferably between 4.5 and 6.5 centimeters, and even more preferably around 5.5 centimeters. Those of skill in the art will understand, however, that the size and shape of the cup-shaped body 12 is not intended to be limited, and is intended to be directed to ensuring that the cup-shaped body 12 can encircle and retain the vibrating end of the vibrating device to which it is attached.

[0044] The present invention's variable pressure apparatus 22 is preferably affixed to the cup-shaped body 12, as depicted in FIG. 1A, although it may be removably attachable to the cup-shaped body 12, either in whole or in part. The variable pressure apparatus 22 includes the air-passage conduit 24 comprised of an extension portion 32 and a body contact ring 34 in preferable embodiments, as depicted in FIG. 1A. The extension portion 32 is preferably affixed to the variable pressure apparatus's main body 26, which preferably includes a hood 28 and a tube-attachment conduit 30, as depicted. In some preferable embodiments, the device 10 may be provided with several air-passage conduits 24 with varying sizes and designs, each of which is removably attachable to the variable pressure apparatus's main body 26 in such preferable embodiments.

[0045] The tube-attachment conduit 30 is designed to receive the hose attachment portion 42 of the suction tube 40 and create a substantially air-tight seal therearound such that the entire variable pressure apparatus 22 is in sealed fluid communication from the manual operation end 44 of the suction tube 40, whereupon a mouthpiece 52 is preferably situated, to the body-contact portion 34 of the air-passage conduit 24, as depicted in FIG. 1A.

[0046] In operation, the user connects the cup-shaped body 12 around the vibrating end of a vibrating masturbatory device and then places the body-contact ring 34 against the skin on or around the desire erogenous zone. The user can then apply positive or negative pressure by blowing into or pulling air out of, respectively, the mouthpiece 52 of the suction tube 40. Because each part of the variable pressure apparatus 22 is in substantially sealed fluid communication, the positive or negative pressure the user creates at the mouthpiece end 44 of the suction tube 40 is transferred through the device to the body-contact ring 34 of the air-passage conduit 24, stimulating the erogenous zone as intended. At the same time, vibration from the vibrating device is transferred through the cup-shaped body 12 into the variable pressure apparatus 22, thereby providing vibratory stimulation to the erogenous zone simultaneously.

[0047] As depicted in FIG. 1A, the tapered cup-shaped body 12 is preferably affixed to the variable pressure apparatus 22, specifically to the variable pressure apparatus's main body 26. Like the cup-shaped body 12, the main body 26 extends circumferentially around the entire device, as depicted in FIGS. 1A and 1B. The main body 26 includes the hood 28 surrounding the tube-attachment conduit 30, as depicted as well in the figures. The main body 26 of the variable pressure apparatus 22 is preferably primarily made of a rigid or semi-rigid material, such as acrylic or other plastic.

[0048] The hood 28, which surrounds the tube-attachment conduit 30 as depicted, is preferably made of a more deformable material, such as rubber or polyethylene, such that it deforms and forms a seal around the suction tube 40 when inserted. The suction tube 40 is preferably detachable from the variable pressure apparatus's main body 26, facilitating cleaning of both the main body 26 and the suction tube 40, and of the variable pressure apparatus 22 as a whole. In some embodiments, however, the suction tube 40 is affixed to the main body 26, and the hood 28 and main body 26 may be made of the same material, be it semi-rigid rubber, polyethylene, or the like or a more rigid acrylic, plastic, or the like. Such materials are exemplary only and do not limit the range of suitable materials, which will be known to those of skill in the art.

[0049] The main body 26 preferably includes a groove or cut-out 38 within which a projection 36 on the extension portion 32 of the air-passage conduit 24 is seated, connecting the air-passage conduit 24 to the variable pressure apparatus's main body 26, as depicted in FIG. 1A. The projection 36 preferably extends laterally and outwardly from the extension portion 32 and preferably at or near the end of the extension portion 32 opposite the end at which the body-contact ring 34 is situated, as depicted in FIG. 1A. As those of skill in the art will recognize, the opposite design is equally suitable, with a projection 36 extending laterally from the main body 26 into a groove or cut-out 38 in the extension portion 32 of the air-passage conduit 24.

[0050] The air-passage conduit's extension portion 32 and body-contact ring 34, particularly, are preferably made of a smooth, rigid or semi-rigid material, such as glass, acrylic, or the like. The body-contact ring 34 need be particularly smooth to avoid chafing or irritation during the device's use, since it is in direct contact with the user's skin. Furthermore, the body-contact ring 34 must capably form a seal against the user's skin to facilitate negative-pressure stimulation of the user's erogenous zone. In some preferable embodiments, the body-contact ring 34 and extension portion 32 of the air-passage conduit 24 are made of the same material while in others they are different, for example with the body-contact ring 34 comprising a more rigid material and the extension portion 32 being more semi-rigid and pliable.

[0051] In some preferable embodiments, the air-passage conduit 24 is designed to be removably attached to the main body 26 of the variable pressure apparatus 22. Such embodiments help facilitate cleaning of the present invention and allow the use of a variety of designs for the air-passage conduit 24. The air-passage conduit 24 depicted in FIG. 1A, for example, is substantially cylindrical in shape. However, other shapes and designs are also available, as will be understood to one of skill in the art, such as the tapered design depicted in FIG. 2. Thus, a user can change out one air-passage conduit 24 for another depending on the user's intended use and the erogenous zone the user intends to apply the device 10 to, facilitating more unique and individualized experiences.

[0052] In preferable embodiments wherein the air-passage conduit 24 is removably attached to the main body 26 of the variable pressure apparatus 22, the main body 26 and the extension portion 32 of the air-passage conduit(s) 24 are preferably comprised of semi-rigid materials capable of deforming to facilitate attaching and detaching from one another. For example, the main body 26 may be made of rubber while the extension portion 32 is made of malleable polyethylene, or the like, as will be understood to those of skill in the art. Such preferable embodiments preferably employ the projection-groove 36, 38 attachment method discussed above and depicted in FIG. 1A, but other means of removably attaching one to the other are also available, such as clasps and the like, as will be known to those of skill in the art.

[0053] The suction tube 40, which preferably includes a mouthpiece 52 on the manual operation end 44 of the hose attachment 42 opposite the end 46 intended to be inserted into the tube-attachment conduit 30, as depicted in FIG. 1A, is preferably made of a malleable, semi-rigid material, such as polyethylene or other well know semi-rigid plastics. The hose attachment 42, particularly, should be subject to bending and repositioning by the user to advance the stimulation goals of the present invention. Likewise, the hose attachment 42 is preferably of sufficient length to facilitate operation by mouth while the device is in contact with an erogenous zone, and is preferably at least 3-5 feet long, recalling that the present invention is intended both for individual use and use by partners during sexual activities. Preferable embodiments of the hose attachment 42 are thus made of semi-rigid, clear polyethylene or polyvinyl material and have a diameter preferably between ⅛ and ½ and inch, and more preferably of around ¼ inch.

[0054] The mouthpiece 52 is preferably made of a rigid or semi-rigid material, where employed, and is preferably designed to fit comfortably in the user's mouth without inadvertently falling out during use of the device. While the use of a mouthpiece 52 is preferably, other manners of introducing positive or negative pressure in the variable pressure apparatus are also within the scope of the present invention, such as the use of a hand pump or the like. Electronic means are likewise available, although manually-operated methods are preferable to increase intimacy and provide a more individualized user experience.

[0055] In some preferable embodiments, the suction tube 40 also includes a hose clip 50 removably attachable to the hose attachment 42, as depicted in FIG. 1A, capable of collapsing and sealing the hose attachment 42 to maintain constant pressure within the variable pressure apparatus 22 without any operation by the user. For example, the user may have created a negative-pressure state within the air-passage conduit 24 by drawing air through the mouthpiece 52 and may wish to maintain that pressure state while focusing on the vibratory stimulation being provided by the vibrating device. In such circumstances, the user may attach the hose clip 50 to the hose attachment 42 and release the mouthpiece 52 or other means of providing positive and negative pressure in the variable pressure apparatus 22. The hose clip 50 must be capable of creating enough pressure to collapse the walls of the hose attachment 42 together in order to create a seal and may be spring loaded or otherwise designed to pinch down on the hose attachment 42 with some force. The hose clip 50 is thus preferably made of a relatively high-rigidity material that is capable of applying constant force once attached until the user removes or otherwise manipulates it.

[0056] Some preferable embodiments also include the ability to bleed air from the variable pressure apparatus 22 even when the hose clip 50 is engaged or the suction tube 40 is otherwise unable to expel air. Such embodiments help to facilitate adjusting the negative pressure within the variable pressure apparatus 22 to provide the user with a more individualized experience, accomplishing certain objectives of the present invention. Those of skill in the art will recognize the benefits of such designs, and others, in maximizing the available variations for providing stimulation depending on individual preferences.

[0057] Referring now to FIGS. 3A-C, depicted are perspective views of a preferable embodiment of a mouthpiece 52 suitable for use with preferable embodiments of the present invention. As depicted, the mouthpiece 52 includes an attachment end 54 for attachment to the hose attachment 42 of the suction tube 40 and a contact end 56 that the user places in his or her mouth during use of the device 10. The mouthpiece 52 is preferably tapered, as depicted, to provide a comfortable fit within the user's mouth, creating a cylindrical shape on the attachment end 54 and an oblong oval on the contact end 56, as depicted. The contact end 56 preferably includes a ridge 58, as depicted, to assist the user in retaining the mouthpiece 52 in his or her mouth during use. An aperture 60 extends from the contact end 56 to the attachment end 54 to transfer the positive or negative air pressure the user creates into the hose attachment 42 and, ultimately, to the user's erogenous zone where the body contact ring 34 is placed.

[0058] Referring next to FIGS. 4A-C, a preferable embodiment of the variable pressure apparatus 22 is shown disconnected from both the cup-shaped body 12 and the air-passage conduit 24. In some preferable embodiments, the variable pressure apparatus 22 is removably attachable to each of the cup-shaped body 12 and the air-passage conduit 24 while in others it is affixed to either or both, as will be understood by those of skill in the art. As depicted particularly in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the variable pressure apparatus 22 includes the main body 26, which at one end is designed to receive, surround, and envelop the cup-shaped body 12 and at the other end is designed to receive, surround, and envelop the air-passage conduit 24.

[0059] The variable pressure apparatus 22 also includes the hood 28 surrounding and creating the tube-attachment conduit 30, as depicted, into which the suction tube 40 is inserted for use. The tube-attachment conduit 30 is in fluid communication with the air-passage conduit 24 via the main body 26 of the variable pressure apparatus 22. Preferable embodiments of the main body 26 further employ a projection or ridge 36 extending inwardly from main body's 26 inner wall near the end of the main body 26 adapted to receive the air-passage conduit 24, as depicted in FIG. 4B. In addition or alternatively, the main body 26 may also include a groove or cut-out 38 in the same area, in some preferable embodiments, into which may be inserted a projection or ridge 36 extending circumferentially from the extension portion 32 near its end opposite the end where the body-contact ring 34 is located.

[0060] Referring now to FIGS. 5A-B, depicted is a preferable embodiment of an air-passage conduit 24 of the device 10 of the present invention. As noted, preferable embodiments of the device 10 include several, interchangeable air-passage conduit 24 that can be attached to the variable pressure apparatus 22 with varying features and designs. As those of skill in the art will recognize, as the portion of the device 10 that is in contact with the user's skin, and in particular with the user's erogenous zone(s), varying designs of the variable pressure apparatus 22 help to create a more pleasurable, individualized experience for the user(s).

[0061] The preferable embodiment depicted in FIGS. 5A-B is substantially cylindrical and includes the extension portion 32 and body contact ring 34 at the end of the extension portion 32 intended to contact the user's skin. Also depicted is the raised ridge/projection 36 disposed at or near the opposite end, which engages with the groove or cut-out 38 in the main body 26 of the variable pressure apparatus 22 in preferable embodiments of the present invention. As will be understood to those of skill in the art, one or both of the extension portion 32 of the air-passage conduit 24 and the main body 26 of the variable pressure apparatus 22 is comprised of a semi-rigid, malleable material that allows for deformation during attachment/removal of the various air-passage conduits 24, in preferable embodiments of the device 10.

[0062] FIGS. 6A-B present another preferable embodiment of an air-passage conduit 24 of the device 10 of the present invention. In this instance, the preferable embodiment is tapered with increasing diameter along the extension portion 32 from the contact ring 34 end to the raised ridge/projection 36 end, creating a tapered conical shape. As those of skill in the art will recognize, a circular cross-sectional shape is preferable for the air-passage conduits 24, but numerous other shapes and arrangements may be included as well to provide for variations to the user experience.

[0063] One such additional variation is depicted in FIGS. 7A-D. Rather than a cylindrical or conical shape, the air-passage conduit 24 depicted employs an oval, rather than circular cross-sectional shape and contains inconsistent variations in diameter along the length of the extension portion 32. The design depicted in FIGS. 7A-D provides for a contact ring 34 covering a larger area for an improved, individualized user experience. The end of the extension portion 32 with the raised ridge/projection 36 and the raised ridge/projection 36 itself is preferably consistent in size across the varying designs depicted in FIGS. 5-7, making the various air-passage conduits 24 interchangeable and usable with a single device 10 with consistent size of the variable pressure apparatus 22 and its main body 26 employing its own projection 36 and or groove or cut-out 38.

[0064] Referring now to FIGS. 8A-C, a preferable embodiment of a mouthpiece 52 according to the present invention is shown. The attachment end 54 is preferably sized and shaped to connect to the manual operation end 44 of the hose attachment 42 of suction tube 40, as depicted. Meanwhile, a ridge 62 may be included in preferable embodiments, which acts to prevent the hose attachment 42 from sliding too far along the mouthpiece 52 and causing undesired stretching of the hose attachment 42, which could affect its ability to form an airtight seal after repeated uses, particularly in preferable embodiments where the mouthpiece 52 is removeable from the suction tube 40 for cleaning and maintenance.

[0065] As shown, preferable embodiments of the mouthpiece 52 also include a raised portion or ridge 58 at the contact end 56, which is intended to be used by the user to apply suction or blow air through the device 10. The raised portion or ridge 58 assists in retaining the mouthpiece 52 in the user's mouth during use, so that positive or negative air pressure can be consistently applied or varied, according to the user's preferences. Aperture 60 extends from the contact end 56 to the attachment end 54 to transfer the positive or negative air pressure the user creates into the hose attachment 42 and, ultimately, to the user's erogenous zone where the body contact ring 34 is placed. As noted above, preferable embodiments of the suction tube 40 also include hose clip 50, which can be used to collapse the hose attachment 42 and maintain consistent negative pressure without the user continuing to operate the mouthpiece 52 throughout the entirety of the experience.

[0066] Those skilled in the art will recognize that, while the present invention has been described with reference to particular embodiments and arrangements of parts, features, and the like, it is not limited to these embodiments or arrangements. Indeed, modifications and variations will be ascertainable to those of skill in the art, all of which are inferentially and inherently included in these teachings.