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Protective padded insert

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Inactive Publication Date: 2016-01-07
MILLER KATHERINE
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This patent describes a method for reducing discomfort and pain associated with vulvodynia. The method involves evenly distributing pressure on the female external genitalia using a pad with an opening placed over the genitalia and positioned to surround it. The even distribution of pressure helps to reduce friction and discomfort while supporting and protecting the individual. The invention also includes a unique cut out design that allows for perpetually applied pressure increased by the padding and / or seats being evenly distributed. Overall, this method provides a comfortable and functional solution for reducing pain and discomfort during physical activity or postoperative recovery.

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Into undergarments and has failed to address ways of reducing pain resulting from friction on the female external genitalia.

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[0020]Overall, the invention has several general steps for using it which are as follows: first, a person 4 decides to perform a strenuous activity 3 that involves friction between the genitals and an object that otherwise impacts the genitalia (herein termed the Method (1)-Step(1) 501. Then, a person 4 inserts the pad 1 into the clothing adjacent to the genitalia that is being worn during the strenuous activity 3, (herein termed the Method (1)-Step(2) 502). Finally, the person 4 performs the strenuous activity 3 while the pad reduces friction between the genitalia and the clothing, (herein termed the Method (1)-Step(3) 503). The aforementioned method is herein termed Method (1) 500. While the steps in Method (1) 500 are depicted in a particular order, the principles of the present disclosure are not limited to the order depicted immediately above. Additionally, embodiments of the Method (1) 500 process can include more or less steps than those depicted.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to apparatuses and methods for reducing pressure and discomfort on the female external genitalia. More particularly, the present invention relates to apparatuses and methods for reducing pressure on external female genitalia comprising a pad with a center opening wherein the opening of the pad is placed over the genitalia and the pad is positioned to surround the genitalia in order to evenly distribute pressure from the pad. The apparatus comprises a pad with an opening configured to surround the genitalia, wherein the opening of the pad is placed over the genitalia.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. provisional 62 / 019,655 filed on Jul. 1, 2014STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicableREFERENCE TO A “MICROFICHE APPENDIX”[0003]Not applicableBACKGROUND[0004]1. Field of the Invention[0005]The present invention relates to apparatuses and methods for reducing pressure and discomfort on genitalia by means of a protective insert or padding.[0006]2. General Background[0007]Vulvodynia is a frequently used medical term that literally means “vulvar pain”. Therefore, vulvodynia is a symptom, not a disease, for which there is no identifiable cause. The condition can go on for months or years and is indicated by a variety of unpleasant, chronic vulvar sensations including: burning, rawness, soreness, irritation, sensitivity, and formication.[0008]Prolonged sitting may exacerbate these symptoms, and as such the protective design of a garment or padded insert of the pre...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A41B9/12
CPCA41B9/12A63B71/1216
Inventor MILLER, KATHERINE
Owner MILLER KATHERINE
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