DEVICE FOR STIMULATING THE PELVIC FLOOR

Abstract

Pelvic floor stimulating device, formed by an airtight container (1) that comprises a handle (4) and contains internally a moving mass (2) having unevenesses so that to prevent that it is freely displaced through the container until a sufficient inertial force exists. Preferably the mass (2) is spherical, ovoid or polyhedric, it is formed by a high-density core surrounded by a soft material and it possesses elongated bosses distributed on its surface. Preferably the handle (4) is formed by a flexible strip having a series of knots (5).

Claims

1. Pelvic floor stimulating device, formed by an airtight container (1) that contains a moving mass (2) and possesses a handle (4) characterized in that the mass (2) possesses unevenesses so that they prevent that it freely moves through the container until a sufficient inertial force exists.

2. Device, according to the claim 1, the mass of which (2) is formed by a high-density core surrounded by a soft material.

3. Device, according to the claim 1, the mass of which (2) is generally sphere-shaped

4. Device, according to the claim 1, the mass of which (2) is generally ovoid-shaped.

5. Device, according to the claim 1, the mass of which (2) is a polyhedron.

6. Device, according to the claim 5, the mass of which (2) possesses at least 12 faces.

7. Device, according to the claim 1, the handle of which (4) is formed by a flexible strip having a series of knots (5).

8. Device, according to the claim 1, the container of which (1) possesses a sealing strip (3) at its joints.

9. Device, according to the claim 1, the container of which (1) is internally ovoid-shaped.

10. Device, according to the claim 1, the container of which (1) is externally ovoid-shaped with the handle (4) at the flattest end.

11. Device, according to the claim 2, the soft material of the mass of which (2) is silicone.

12. Device, according to the claim 1, the mass (2) of which possesses stubs (6) distributed on its surface.

13. Device, according to the claim 1, the mass (2) of which possesses elongated bosses distributed on its surface.

Description

DISCLOSURE OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] To complement the disclosure that is being made and in order to assist to best understanding the characteristics of the invention, attached to this specification is a set of drawings in which, for illustration and no limitation purpose the following has been represented:

[0015] FIG. 1.It shows a view of the stimulating device, according to an embodiment, in which a container has been opened to see within it and the moving mass, as well as the main elements.

[0016] FIG. 2.It shows a second form of embodiment of the mass, with stubs.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

[0017] Concretely, what the invention proposes, as if was previously said is a pelvic floor stimulating device.

[0018] In the figure shown a stimulating device has been represented formed by an airtight container (1) in which a polyhedron-shaped mass (2) is loose. In the FIG. 1, the said mass (2) is a spherical ball having unevenesses so that they prevent that it is freely displaced through the container until a sufficient inertial force exists. Concretely, in the said figure it is an irregular polyhedron (truncated icosahedron), but it can also be carried out in the form of a regular polyhedron. Anyways, it will have a great number of sides or faces, preferably at least 12 but even more preferably 20 or more. It is preferred that the polyhedron is convex, without recesses or nooks, as it is easier to be made and more effective as for mass/occupied volume.

[0019] The mass (2) is made of a soft material, such as medical silicone, but with a high-density core or inner element (not shown). For example, the core can be of stainless steel. This way, the weight and inertia of the mass (2) are sufficient for the muscles noting its movement.

[0020] The container (1) will be made of a material for medical use, such as ABS plastic or polypropylene, with the additives accepted in the medical practice. The joints may comprise a strip (3) of silicone or other sealing material to prevent that matter is introduced that gives rise to the growth of fungi or bacteria.

[0021] The container (1) will have a handle (4), that in the embodiment shown is a straight rod of silicone. If it is wished, within the handle an element can be introduced to provide more rigidity to the handle (4). As it has been represented, the section of the handle (4) is variable, as it possesses knots (5) that facilitate gripping and calculating the position of the container (1) within the vagina of the user.

[0022] The mass (2) of the FIG. 1 can be circumscribed in a sphere, but it is also possible that the general shape is ovoid to make that the movement is more randomly. On the contrary, if the shape is ellipsoid, a preferred direction of movement will be created (rolling according to the smaller diameter), therefore it is the less preferred.

[0023] The shape of the inner part of the container (1) can be spherical, as it has been shown, or also ovoid. Anyway, the external shape is preferred ovoid to facilitate the insertion, the handle being on the flattest end.

[0024] In a second embodiment, shown in the FIG. 2, the mass (2) has any shape, but it possesses stubs (6) forming legs on which been supported. Each group of three or more stubs (6) on a plane forming a supporting face of the mass (2), similar to the case of the polyhedron. A similar option is that offering elongated, straight or curved bosses, that offer a similar utility.

[0025] If the mass (2) is in itself is polyhedron-shaped and possesses stubs (6), the support of the mass can be an edge of the polyhedron and a stub (6).