An exercise device

Abstract

An exercise device for exercising pelvic floor muscles comprises a three-dimensionally shaped head 2, configured to be received in the vagina or anus of a user, and a power socket for connection of an

Description

Preferred embodiments of the invention will now be described with reference to the Figures in which: Brief Description of Figures Figure 1 is an image of an exercise device for use in a user's anus or vagina. Figure 2 is a diagrammatical view depicting components of the device shown in Figure 1. Figures 3a to 3e show a schematic of the system being used, with the device inserted into the user's vagina. Figure 4 is a diagrammatic overview of a system flow chart that depicts one example of a user experience. Figure 5a to 5b is a view of an exercise device. Figure 6 is a view of an alternative exercise device. Figure 7 is a view of an alternative exercise device. Detailed Description of Preferred Embodiment of the Invention Referring to Figures 1 to 3 an exercise device 1 is made from a medical safe synthetic plastic material, which has been shaped to be received by a user’s vagina or anus. The exercise device 1 has a four-dimensional head 2, an atraumatic tip 2.11, a sensor 2.3, and a power socket (not shown). Referring to Figure 7, the power socket 7.7 is to connect an external control component (no shown) to transmit the signal to adjust the intensity of the sensor 7.2. Referring to Figure 2, connecting neck 2.5 with an upper end (not shown) which is connected to the head 2, while the lower side of the connecting neck 205 is connected to a base 2.4. Preferably, base 2.4 has a narrow end 2.9 which is oriented upwards when guiding positioning when insertingthe head into vagina or anus. The power socket 7.7 as shown in Figure 7 is connected to the base 7.4 by way of a cable 7.6, while the other side of the power socket 7.7 is with a strain release plug (not shown). In one embodiment, referring to Figure 2, the sensor 2.3 is a pair of positive and negative electrode plates attached to left and right sides of the head 2. In another embodiment, referring to Figures 5a to 5b, the sensor marked as 5.2 is a pair of positive and negative electrode plates placed on each side of the head 2, respectively. In a preferred embodiment, referring to Figure 6, the sensor 6.2 is two pairs of positive and negative electrode plates which are attached to either side of the head 2. In an alternative example, referring to Figure 7, the sensor 7.2 is also two pairs of positive and negative electrode plates which are attached to either side of the head 2 however with different arrangements from the sensor 6.2 in Figure 6. As shown in Figure 2, in order to guide positioning when inserting the head 2 into vagina or anus, the shape of the front and back of the head 2 is designed to be a cavity. In a preferred embodiment, the front side 2.6 of the head 2 is shaped to be with scalloped features while the back side 2.7 is round profile. In another embodiment, referring to Figure 5b, the front side 5.1 and back side 5.5 of the head 2 are shaped to be with opposing scalloped features. Another example of the back side of the head 2 has a central aperture (not shown). A user may have to connect to an external control device to use device 1 following the instructions for use (IFU). Figures 3a to 3e present the images of how device 1 is inserted in a user’s vagina. Figure 4 shows how a visualization to a user to help the user understand how muscles develop by providing visual feedback. In an alternative exercise, a user may have to perform an alternative exercise step including: placing the electrode plates 5.2 being parallel to a user’s thighs before inserting in the user’s anus or vagina, then using the base 5.4 to guide positioning and maintaining electrode plates 5.2 at optimum orientation and depth for effective stimulation of pelvic muscles in a way of the narrow side of the base 5.4 which is connected to the cable 5.6 is oriented upwards. Then connectingthe power socket 5.7 to activate the external control component (not shown) in order to receive instructions for adjusting the intensity of the sensor 5.2. The invention has been described byway of examples only and it will be appreciated that variation may be made to the aforementioned embodiments without departing from the scope of protection as defined by the claims.

Claims

1. An exercise device for pelvic floor muscles treatment comprising: an exercise device configurated to be received in a user’s body, such as vagina or anus, the device includes: a four-dimensional head, an atraumatic tip, a sensor, and a power socket, in which the sensor is a pair of positive and negative electrode plates attached to left and right sides of the head, the power socket connects an external control component to transmit the signal to adjust the intensity of the sensor.

2. The exercise device accordingto claim 1 wherein alternatively two pairs of positive and negative electrode plates are applied on either side of the head.

3. The exercise device according to claim 1 wherein the electrode plates are gold plated.

4. The exercise device according to claim 1 or 2 includes a connecting neck with an upper end which is connected to the head.

5. The exercise device according to any preceding claim also includes a base which is connected to the lower side of the connecting neck.

6. The exercise device accordingto claim 4 wherein the base has a narrow end which is oriented upwards when guiding positioning when inserting the head into vagina or anus.

7. The exercise device according to any preceding claim wherein the front and back of the head are in the shape of cavity which helps to guide positioning when insertingthe head into vagina or anus.

8. The exercise device according to claim 6 wherein the shape of the front and back of the head is configurated to be with opposing scalloped features.

9. The exercise device according to claim 6 wherein the front side of the head is alternatively configurated to be scalloped whilst the back side is round profile.

10. The exercise device according to claim 6 wherein the front side of the head is alternatively configurated to be scalloped whilst the back side has a central aperture.11 .The exercise device accordingto any of claims 6 to 19wherein a display is provided on the head for presentation of data in a graphical or visual form.12.The exercise device accordingto any of claims 4 to 10 wherein the power socket is connected to the base by way of a cable, and the other side of the power socket is with a strain release plug.

13. A method of exercising pelvic floor muscles comprising the steps of: receiving the exercise device according to any preceding claim, placing the electrode plates being parallel to a user’s thighs before inserting in the user’s anus or vagina, then using the base to guide positioning and maintaining electrode plates at optimum orientation and depth for effective stimulation of pelvic muscles.

14. The method of exercising vaginal muscles according to claim 12 comprising the steps of connecting the power socket to activate the control component in order to receive instructions for adjusting the intensity of the sensor.AMENDMENTS TO THE CLAIMS HAVE BEEN FILED AS FOLLOWS:01 10 25Claims1. An exercise device for pelvic floor muscles treatment comprising: an exercise device configurated to be received in a user’s body, such as vagina or anus, the device includes: a contoured head having an atraumatic tip, at least one longitudinalconcave recess on thefront side, the backside, or both, an electrode assembly, and a power socket, in which the electrode assembly is a pair of positive and negative electrode plates attached to left and right sides of the head, the power socket connects an external control component to transmit the signal to adjustthe intensity of the electrode assembly.

2. The exercise device according to claim 1 wherein alternatively two pairs of positive and negative electrode plates are applied on either side of the head.

3. The exercise device according to claim 1 wherein the electrode plates are gold plated.

4. The exercise device according to claim 1 or 2 includes a connecting neck with an upper end which is connected to the head.

5. The exercise device accordingto any preceding claim also includes a base which is connected to the lower side of the connecting neck.

6. The exercise device according to claim 4 wherein the base has a narrow end which is oriented upwards when guidingpositioningwhen inserting the head into vagina oranus.

7. The exercise device accordingto any preceding claim wherein the front and back of the head are in the shape of cavity which helps to guide positioning when insertingthe head into vagina oranus.

8. The exercise device according to claim 6 wherein the front side of the head is alternatively configurated to have a longitudinal concave recess whilstthe back side is round profile.

9. The exercise device according to claim 6 wherein the front side of the head is alternatively configurated to have a longitudinal concave recess whilstthe back side has a central aperture.10.The exercise device accordingto anyof claims6to 8wherein a displayis provided on the head for presentation of data in a graphical orvisualform.11 .The exercise device accordingto any of claims4 to 9 wherein the power socket is connected to the base by way of a cable, and the other side of the power socket is with a strain release plug.

12. A method of exercising pelvic floor muscles comprisingthe steps of: receiving the exercise device accordingto any preceding claim, placing the electrode plates being parallel to a user’s thighs before inserting in the user’s anus or vagina, then using the base to guide positioningand maintainingelectrode plates atoptimum orientation and depth for effective stimulation of pelvic muscles.13.The method of exercising vaginal muscles according to claim 12 comprising the steps of connecting the power socket to activate the control component in order to receive instructions for adjusting the intensity of the electrode assembly.

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