IP Library Granted Patent US 12685795
Granted Patent B1
US 12685795 · App. 16/508,116 · Granted Jul 21, 2026

Vagiplug

Inventor: Teneha G. Brown (New Orleans, LA)
A61L2/26A61F6/12A61L2103/05
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 12685795
App. No.
16/508,116
Granted
Jul 21, 2026
Kind
B1
Abstract

A method and device provide vaginal protection from entrance of substances and includes a device for insertion into the human vagina/vaginal canal to prevent unintentional entry of substance of materials into the vagina/vaginal canal such as soaps, irritants, waxes in the case of bikini waxing and specifically Brazilian waxing procedure, pubic hair removal creams/lotions and the like, that may initiate or foster regional infections etc. The method and device also serve to block odors when inside the vagina/vaginal canal.

Claims (28)

1 . A method of preventing entry of a foreign substance, such as wax, into a vagina during a waxing procedure, the method comprising inserting a device into the vagina prior to the waxing procedure, wherein the device comprises:

a. a tube sized and shaped to fit inside the vagina, wherein the tube has two ends located opposite from one another, a first end having a substantially rounded shape, and a second end;

b. wherein said second end is sized and shaped to cover the opening of the vagina and comprises concentric circle ridges or grooves that aid as a grip and allow for insertion and placement of the tube inside the vagina with said second end extending outside of the vagina;

c. wherein said outer surface of said second end is pyramidal in shape to act as a grip and help with insertion and placement of the tube into the vagina; and

d. wherein said tube has a uniformly shaped exterior surface that extends from the first end to the second end, wherein there are straight grooves on the exterior surface that extend longitudinally and cover the entirety of the exterior surface.

2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the device is made out of a biocompatible material.

3 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the second end of the tube is flexible.

4 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the second end is not collapsible into the tube.

5 . A method of protecting a vaginal area during a waxing procedure using a vaginal plug, the method comprising inserting the vaginal plug into the vagina prior to the waxing procedure, wherein the vaginal plug comprises:

a. a tube sized and shaped to fit snugly inside a vaginal canal, said tube having a grooved exterior surface and wherein the grooves extend the entire length of the tube; and

b. an insertion tip pyramidal in shape located at one end of the tube, wherein said tip is sized and shaped to cover the opening of the vaginal canal, and extends outside of the vaginal canal, said tip having an outer surface wherein said outer surface has concentric circle grooves that act as a grip to help with insertion and placement of the plug into the vaginal canal.

6 . The method of claim 5 , wherein the plug is made out of a biocompatible material.

7 . The method of claim 5 , wherein the insertion tip is not collapsible into the tube.

8 . A method of protecting a vagina from a substance during a pubic hair removal procedure, the method comprising inserting a device into the vagina prior to the pubic hair removal procedure, wherein the device comprises:

a. a tube, sized and shaped to fit inside the vagina, wherein the tube has two ends located opposite from one another, a first end having a generally rounded shape, and a second end, and wherein said tube has an exterior surface and grooves on the exterior surface that extend longitudinally from end to end and cover the entirety of the exterior surface;

b. said second end having an outer surface and sized and shaped to cover the opening of the vagina; wherein said second end acts as a tool to allow for insertion and placement of the tube inside the vagina with said second end extending outside of the vagina;

c. wherein said second end is pyramidal in shape to aid with insertion and placement of the device into the vagina; and

d. wherein said outer surface of said second end includes concentric ridges that also aid in being a grip to help with insertion and placement of the tube inside the vagina and removal of the tube from the vagina.

9 . The method of claim 8 , wherein the device is made out of a biocompatible material.

10 . The method of claim 8 , wherein the second end does not collapse into the main member.

11 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the tube has a bell-like shape.

12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the tube extends vertically from just below a cervix and extends just outside the opening of the vagina.

13 . The method of claim 5 , wherein the tube has a uniformly shaped exterior surface that extends from the tip.

14 . The method of claim 5 , wherein the tube has a bell-like shape.

15 . The method of claim 5 , wherein the grooved exterior surface extends from the insertion tip to the second end of the tube.

16 . The method of claim 8 , wherein the tube exterior surface is uniformly shaped and extends from the first end to the second end.

17 . The method of claim 8 , wherein the grooves extend from the second end to the bottom of the first end of the tube.

18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the grooves extend from the second end to the bottom of the first end of the tube.