IP Library Granted Patent US 8,784,297
Granted Patent B2
US 8,784,297 · App. 14/051,249 · Granted Jul 22, 2014

Therapeutic devices for the treatment of various conditions of a female individual

Inventors: Jane U. Mertens (Del Mar, CA); Dean Bauer (Del Mar, CA)
Assignee: Ohmea Medical Technologies, Inc.
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Patent No.
US 8,784,297
App. No.
14/051,249
Granted
Jul 22, 2014
Kind
B2
Abstract

This invention relates to devices targeted to resolving various conditions of a female patient in need thereof, the conditions being female sexual dysfunction and urinary incontinence. The present disclosure provides for a device which incorporates a variety of elements in an effort to treat certain conditions of a female individual in need thereof. Optionally, the device of the present invention may be used as prophylactic measure to prevent a condition selected from the group consisting of female sexual dysfunction and urinary incontinence.

Claims (17)

1. A method of stimulating blood flow to the vulvar region of a female individual in need thereof, comprising:

providing a handheld multifunctional device, said device comprising a suction element, a vibratory element, and an oscillatory element, wherein said elements are housed in a housing unit and electronically controlled through a microprocessor and circuitry;

applying said multifunctional device to the genital region of said female; and

stimulating blood flow to the vulva.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said elements are powered by a motor within the housing unit in a device interior delivering a particular degree of force to the elements, with modulation of said force being controlled by the device operator from a device interface on the exterior of said housing unit to operate the elements.

3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the stimulation is accomplished by individually modulating at least one of said elements by the device operator using said interface located on the exterior of said device.

4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the device is substantially waterproof.

5. The method of claim 4 , wherein said contraction alleviates symptoms of female urinary incontinence.

6. The method of claim 1 , wherein said stimulation of blood flow to the vulvar region encourages contraction of the vaginal and pelvic floor muscles.

7. The method of claim 1 , wherein said stimulation of blood flow to the vulvar region increases the orgasmic potential of said individual.

8. A method for recruiting blood vessels into the clitoral region, comprising:

providing a handheld multifunctional device, said device comprising a suction element, a vibratory element, and an oscillatory element, wherein said elements are housed in a housing unit and electronically controlled through a microprocessor and circuitry;

applying said multifunctional device to the genital region of a female individual; and

operating the vibratory element, the oscillatory element, and the vibratory element;

wherein the operation of said device promotes the recruiting of blood vessels from regions outside of the clitoris and promotes the aggregation of arterial blood flow directed to the clitoral region.

9. The method of claim 8 , wherein said elements are operated jointly.

10. The method of claim 8 , wherein said elements are operated individually.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 13, 2015
From: OHMEA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
To: OHMEA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.
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Continuity (4)
Continuation 13171279 · Jun 28, 2011
Continuation 11847598 · Aug 30, 2007
Provisional Application 60824032 · Aug 30, 2006
Related Publication 20140039252A1 · Feb 6, 2014