A personal care device

Abstract

The present invention provides a personal care device (100, 200, 300). The personal care device (100, 200, 300) comprises a flexible tubular body (110, 210, 310) extending from an open end (110A, 210A, 310A) to a closed end (110B, 210B, 310B) and having an inner surface (110C, 210C, 310C) 5 and an outer surface (110D, 210D, 310D), the flexible tubular body (110, 210,310) configured to at least partially cover a penis whereby the inner surface (110C, 210C, 310C) is configured to be in contact with the penis, and the open end (110A, 210A, 310A) is configured to be positioned over a shaft of the penis. The personal care device (100, 200, 300) further comprises a disc (110, 210) and / or one or more holding parts (130, 330).

Description

[0001] SHIRPURWALA - 202421047600

[0002] TITLE OF THE INVENTION

[0003] A PERSONAL CARE DEVICE

[0004] FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0005]

[0001] The present invention relates to a personal care device.

[0006] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0007]

[0002] Various personal care devices are available for stimulating male and female genitals. While such devices are designed for individual use or personal pleasure, couples often indulge in using such devices together. In this regard, the couples need to be wary as such devices are purely for stimulation and do not have any contraceptive properties.

[0008]

[0003] In this regard, several countries have specific regulations for contraceptive devices. However, since personal care devices do not have any contraceptive properties, use of such devices as contraceptive device poses a risk of contracting STI or STD or getting pregnant.

[0009]

[0004] Further, most of the stimulating devices available for men are mechanized or automated. A male user is always skeptical of the risk associated with introducing their penis in such mechanized / automated devices. Moreover, some of these devices are reusable, which is undesirable at least from a hygiene perspective. Therefore, there is a need in the art for a manual stimulating device. Furthermore, mechanized, or automated stimulating devices are expensive. Hence, there is a need in the art for a stimulating device which is cost effective. Further, the conventionally available stimulation devices are majorly cylindrical or tubular in shape and made of a non-flexible material (or hard material) or made of silicone material which are very thick, thereby making these devices non-user friendly.

[0010]

[0005] Furthermore, the personal care devices that are made of thin flexible tubular body have a problem with upward motion of stroking (away from the base of the penis). During masturbation, exfoliation, the flexible tubular body tends to stay / stick around the head of the penis, which makes it difficult to stroke / rub the head of the penis by the lower end of the user’s fist. Hence, there is a need in the art for a stimulating device which does not stick to the head of the penis.

[0011]

[0006] Therefore, there is a need in the art for a device which solves at least one of the abovementioned problems. SHIRPURWALA - 202421047600

[0012] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0013]

[0007] One aspect of the present invention relates to a personal care device. The personal care device has a flexible tubular body which is extending from an open end to a closed end and having an inner surface and an outer surface. The flexible tubular body is configured to at least partially cover a penis whereby the inner surface is configured to be in contact with the penis, and the open end is configured to be positioned over a shaft of the penis. A disc is disposed on the inner surface of the flexible tubular body and adjacent to the closed end of the flexible tubular body, thereby preventing the closed end of the flexible tubular body to be in contact with / positioned over the head of the penis.

[0014]

[0008] In an embodiment, the personal care device has one or more holding parts for holding the disc inside the flexible tubular body. The holding part is configured to at least partially cover a circumference of the outer surface of the flexible tubular body.

[0015]

[0009] In an embodiment, the one or more holding part has a circumferential cavity on an inner surface thereof, and the disc has a circumferential protrusion / projection. The circumferential cavity of the one or more holding part houses the circumferential protrusion / projection of the disc.

[0016]

[0010] In an embodiment, one or more capsules are disposed in a portion defined between the closed end and an upper surface of the disc. The capsules is filled with a lubricant and / or a functional oil, and the capsules is crushable or squeezable for releasing the lubricant and / or functional oil.

[0017] [Oi l] In an embodiment, the disc has an inner portion made from a soft material, and an outer circumferential portion made from a hard material.

[0018]

[0012] In an embodiment, an adhesive layer is disposed on a circumference of the disc for holding the disc inside the flexible tubular body.

[0019]

[0013] In an embodiment, the disc has an upper surface and a lower surface. The lower surface has an incision.

[0020]

[0014] In an embodiment, a lubricant and / or a functional oil is filled in a portion defined between the closed end and an upper surface of the disc, and the lower surface at least partially comprises a membrane having the incision for releasing the lubricant and / or the functional oil onto the penis when pressed.

[0021]

[0015] In an embodiment, the disc is a break open restriction disc having a sealed chamber for storing the lubricant and / or the functional oil. The sealed chamber is formed between the upper surface and the lower surface of the disc. The incision releasing the lubricant and / or the functional oil onto the penis when pressed.

[0022]

[0016] Another aspect of the present invention relates to a personal care device comprising a flexible tubular body, at least one capsule and one or more holding parts. The flexible tubular body extends from an open end to a closed end and having an inner surface and an outer surface. The flexible SHIRPURWALA - 202421047600 tubular body is configured to at least partially cover a penis whereby the inner surface is configured to be in contact with the penis, and the open end is configured to be positioned over a shaft of the penis. The at least one capsule is disposed within the flexible tubular body at the closed end. Further, the capsule is filled with a lubricant and / or a functional oil and is capable of being crushable or squeezable for releasing the lubricant and / or the functional oil. The one or more holding parts are configured to at least partially cover a circumference of the outer surface of the flexible tubular body. The one or more holding parts is a clipped structure which is disposed adjacent to the closed end and forms an opening within the flexible tubular body when in a sealed state, thereby allowing the lubricant and / or a functional oil to trickle onto the penis.

[0023]

[0017] In an embodiment, the clipped structure has a first end, a second end and comprises a first arm and a second arm fixed together at the first end, the second end provided with a locking arrangement for preventing the closed end of the flexible tubular body to be in contact with / positioned over the head of the penis.

[0024]

[0018] In another embodiment, the first arm and the second arm are movable relative to each other between an open position and a closed position such that, in the closed position, the locking arrangement at the second end secures the first arm and the second arm together to clamp a portion of the flexible tubular body therebetween.

[0025]

[0019] In yet another embodiment, each of the first arm and the second arm has a concave depression on an upper surface thereof, the concave depression aligning with the concave depression in the closed position, thereby forming the opening.

[0026] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027]

[0020] Reference will be made to embodiments of the invention, examples of which may be illustrated in accompanying figures. These figures are intended to be illustrative, not limiting. Although the invention is generally described in context of these embodiments, it should be understood that it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to these particular embodiments.

[0028] Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a personal care device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0029] Figure 2 shows a perspective view of a holding assembly of the personal care device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0030] Figure 3a shows a perspective view of the personal care device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0031] Figure 3b shows a cross-sectional side view of the holding assembly of the personal care device of Figure 3 a in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. SHIRPURWALA - 202421047600

[0032] Figure 4a shows a top view of a disc of a personal care device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0033] Figure 4b shows a top view of a disc of a personal care device in accordance with another embodiment of the invention.

[0034] Figure 4c shows an exploded view of a disc and the holder of a personal care device in accordance with another embodiment of the invention.

[0035] Figure 4d shows a top view of a disc of a personal care device in accordance with another embodiment of the invention.

[0036] Figure 5 shows a cross-sectional side view of another disc of a personal care device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0037] Figure 6a shows a perspective view of a personal care device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0038] Figure 6b shows a cross-sectional view of the personal care device of Figure 6a in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0039] Figure 7a shows a perspective view of a personal care device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0040] Figure 7b shows a cross-sectional view of the personal care device of Figure 7a in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0041] Figure 8 shows a cross-sectional perspective view of a personal care device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0042] Figure 9a shows a top view of a laser etched membrane of a personal care device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0043] Figure 9b shows a cross-sectional view of the laser etched membrane of Figure 9a in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0044] Figure 10a shows a perspective view of a personal care device in normal condition in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0045] Figure 10b shows a perspective view of the personal care device of Figure 10a in working condition in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0046] Figure 10c shows a bottom view of a restriction disc of the personal care device of Figure 10b in working condition in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0047] Figure I la shows a perspective view of a personal care device in normal condition in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0048] Figure 11b shows a perspective view of the personal care device of Figure I la in working condition in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. SHIRPURWALA - 202421047600

[0049] Figure 11c shows a botom view of a restriction disc of the personal care device of Figures I la and 1 lb in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0050] Figure 12a shows a perspective view of a personal care device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0051] Figure 12b shows a bottom view of a laser etched membrane of the person care device of Figure 12a in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0052] Figure 13a shows a perspective view of a personal care device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0053] Figure 13b shows a perspective view of a personal care device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0054] Figure 14a shows a perspective view of a personal care device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0055] Figure 14b shows a top view of a disc of the personal care device of Figure 14a in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0056] Figure 15a shows a front view of a personal care device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0057] Figure 15b shows a front view of a personal care device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0058] Figure 16 shows a top view of the personal care device of Figure 15a and Figure 15b in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0059] Figure 17 shows a perspective view of a personal care device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0060] Figure 18 shows a perspective view of the personal care device of Figure 17 in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0061] DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0062]

[0021] The present invention is directed towards a personal care device.

[0063]

[0022] Further, the personal care device of the present invention is not a contraceptive device or a protection device for preventing pregnancy. It should be noted that the design and intended use of the personal care device are expressly tailored to provide external stimulation exclusively. The construction and functionality of the device preclude its insertion into any bodily orifice. Moreover, its form and features do not align with the context of oral stimulation. As such, the invention is explicitly devised and optimized for external application, ensuring user safety and adherence to intended purposes. SHIRPURWALA - 202421047600

[0064]

[0023] Accordingly, in an embodiment, the present invention relates to a personal care device. The personal care device has a flexible tubular body which extends from an open end to a closed end and has an inner surface and an outer surface. The flexible tubular body is configured to at least partially cover a penis whereby the inner surface is configured to be in contact with the penis, and the open end is configured to be positioned over a shaft of the penis. A disc is disposed on the inner surface of the flexible tubular body and adjacent to the closed end of the flexible tubular body, thereby preventing the closed end of the flexible tubular body to be in contact with / positioned over the head of the penis.

[0065]

[0024] Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a personal care device 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. As shown, the personal care device 100 has a flexible tubular body 110 which extends from an open end 110A to a closed end HOB and has an inner surface 110C and an outer surface HOD. The flexible tubular body 110 is configured to at least partially cover a penis whereby the inner surface 110C is configured to be in contact with the penis, and the open end 110A is configured to be positioned over a shaft of the penis. A disc 120 is disposed on the inner surface 110C of the flexible tubular body and adjacent to the closed end 110B of the flexible tubular body 110, thereby preventing the closed end 110B of the flexible tubular body 110 to be in contact with / positioned over the head of the penis.

[0066]

[0025] In an embodiment, position of the disc 120 within the flexible tubular body 110 is user configurable. Said otherwise, the user can configure the disc 120 adjacent to the closed end 110B as per the convenience of the user. Once the position of the disc 120 is appropriate for the user, the disc 120 can be affixed to the inner surface 110C of the flexible tubular body 110 using suitable means, as discussed hereinbelow.

[0067]

[0026] The flexible tubular body 110 enables the personal care device 100 to be worn and fitted onto the penis of a user, and the disc 120 along with one or more holding part 130 aids in making the personal care device 100 unusable for sexual intercourse. Further, the disc 120 along with the holding part 130 aids in the upward movement of the flexible tubular body while stroking and prevents a closed end 110B of the flexible tubular body 110 from sticking to the head of the penis. The holding part 130 aids in holding the disc 120 inside the flexible tubular body 110. In an embodiment, the flexible tubular body 110 is resilient and / or elastic. Further, the disc 120 is configured to be in contact with the tip or head of the penis when the user is going for the downward motion. The disc 120 moves away from the head of the penis when the user is going for the upward movement.

[0068]

[0027] In an embodiment, the disc 120 has an upper surface 120A and a lower surface 120B. The lower surface 120B has an incision. Further, the disc 120 is disposed on the inner surface 110C of the flexible tubular body 110 such that when the personal care device 100 is worn by the user the upper SHIRPURWALA - 202421047600 surface 120A of the disc 120 is adjacent to the closed end HOB of the flexible tubular body 110 and the lower surface (not shown) of the disc 120 is adjacent to or in contact with the head of the penis. As shown in figure 1, the disc 120 having the upper surface 120A and lower surface (not shown) is provided at an inner surface 110C of the flexible tubular body 110. The disc 120 prevents the closed end 110B of the flexible tubular body 110 to be in contact with / positioned over the head of the penis.

[0028] The one or more holding part 130 is configured to at least partially cover a circumference of the outer surface HOD of the flexible tubular body 110. The holding part 130 holds the disc 120 inside the flexible tubular body 110. As shown, the holding part 130 holds the disc 120 along with the flexibly tubular body 110 in order to make the personal care device 100 unusable for sexual intercourse. Further, the disc 120 along with the holding part 130 aids in the upward movement of the flexible tubular body 110 and prevents sticking to the head of the penis. The one or more holding part 130 may be of any shape or size, for instance circular, rectangular, and the likes. Figures 1 and 2 showcase the one or more holding part 130 in a rectangular shape.

[0069]

[0029] In another embodiment, as shown in figure 2 the holding part is a two-part holding. The two- part holding has a first part 132 and a second part 134. The first holding part 132 has a circumferential cavity 132A which is present on an inner surface of the first holding part 132. The circumferential cavity 132A at least partially houses the disc 120. Likewise, the second holding part 134 has a circumferential cavity 134A which is present on an inner surface of the second holding part 134. The disc 120 having the upper surface 120A and the lower surface (not shown) has a circumferential protrusion / projection 122. The circumferential protrusion / proj ection 122 houses inside the circumferential cavity 132A and 134A of the first holding part 132 and the second holding part 134 respectively, thereby forming a holding assembly. The first holding part 132 and the second holding part 134 of the holding assembly holds the disc 120 inside the flexible tubular body 110 along with the flexible tubular body 110, thereby forming the personal care device 100.

[0070]

[0030] In an embodiment, the disc 120 can be completely flat without any protrusion having the same thickness overall to fit in the cavity 132A and 134A.

[0071]

[0031] The holding assembly as shown in figure 2 has a male-female type of locking means. The first holding part 132 has a male locking pin 136A on the first holding part 132 at one end and a female locking cavity 136B at another end which is removably attached to a corresponding female cavity 138B and the male locking pin (not shown) of the second holding part 134 respectively, thereby interlocking the said holding parts. In an embodiment of the present invention, the first holding part 132 and the second holding part 134 can be fixed together using ultrasonic welding or by sticking it with a glue / adhesive or any other suitable methods known to a person skilled in the art. SHIRPURWALA - 202421047600

[0072]

[0032] In yet another embodiment, as shown in figure 3a and 3b, the holding part is a two-part holding. As shown, the holding part of the personal care device 100 is circular. The two-part holding has an upper part 140 and a lower part 142. The upper part 140 and the lower part 142 are sandwiched together by using suitable means. In an embodiment, the upper part 140 and the lower part 142 are held together by ultrasonic welding. In yet another embodiment, the upper part 140 and the lower part 142 are held together by sticking them with a glue or adhesive. In an embodiment, any other suitable methods known to a person skilled in the art can be used to hold the upper part 140 and the lower part 142 together. The upper part 140 and the lower part 142 has a circumferential cavity 144. In an embodiment, the upper part 140 has a semi-circle circumferential cavity and the lower part 142 also has a semi-circle circumferential cavity. In this case, both the upper part 140 and the lower part 142 sandwich to form a full cavity. In another embodiment, the upper part 140 has a quarter of a circle and the lower part 142 has a quarter of a circle. In this case, the upper part 140 and the lower part sandwich to form a semi-circle circumferential cavity 144 where the disc 120 is held inside the flexible tubular body 110. The disc 120 is provided adjacent to the head of the penis. The upper part 140 and the lower part 142 houses the disc 120 along with the flexible tubular body 110, thereby forming a personal care device 100. Herein, the outer surface 110D of the flexible tubular body 110 is partially housed inside the circumferential cavity 144 along with the disc 120, as shown in Figure 3b.

[0073]

[0033] In another embodiment, one or more capsules 150 are disposed in a portion defined between the closed end HOB and the upper surface 120A of the disc 120, the capsules 150 filled with a lubricant and / or a functional oil, and the capsules being crushable or squeezable for releasing the lubricant and / or functional oil. In an embodiment, the oil / liquid capsules 150 may be provided on the upper surface 120A of the disc 120 within the flexible tubular body 110. The capsules 150 lubricate and / or impart fragrance onto the penis of the user. Suitable examples of functional oils or fluids include medicated oil, fragrance oil, surfactants and the likes. The capsules 150 are crushable, breakable or squeezable for releasing the oil / fluids. In an embodiment, the oil / liquid capsules 150 can be provided to any of the modifications of the personal care devices 100 as described herein. The personal care device 100 having at least one capsule 150 is shown in figure 3a. Further, the disc is provided to restrict the one or more capsule 150 from falling onto the penis of the user as shown in figure 3 a.

[0074]

[0034] In an embodiment, the disc 120 of the personal care device 100 is shown in figure 4a. The disc 120 may be a patterned disc. In an embodiment, the disc 120 has an outer circumferential portion 124 which is non-patterned and an inner 126 which is patterned. For instance, the patterned portion 126 of the disc 120 may be a netted portion. SHIRPURWALA - 202421047600

[0075]

[0035] In another embodiment, the inner portion 126 is made from a soft material, and the outer circumferential portion 124 is made from a hard material. Suitable soft material is chosen for this purpose such that it does not hurt the tip or head of the penis while using the personal care device 110. A soft material layer 128 having a soft upper surface 128A and a soft lower surface 128B is shown in Figure 5. Further, the disc 120 has a hard portion / protruded portion 124 in its outer circumference.

[0076]

[0036] In yet another embodiment, the disc 120 is shown in figure 4b 4c, and 4d. The disc 120 as shown in figure 4b has a protruded portion 124 A and an inner patterned portion 126 A. In another embodiment, as shown in figure 4c, the upper part of the holding member 140 and the lower part of the holding member 142 sandwiches the disc 120. In yet another embodiment, the inner edges of the upper and lower outer holding members are uneven. Similarly, the outer edges of the disc 120 are uneven. The uneven inner and outer edges of the upper and lower outer holding members interlock with each other, such as a male-female interlocking pattern or any other similar pattern that is capable of interlocking.

[0077]

[0037] In another embodiment, the disc 120 is shown in figure 6a and 6b wherein the disc 120 is a ring-shaped disc. The ring shaped disc is provided at the inner surface HOC of the flexible tubular body 110, as described above. The disc 120 is held at the position by one or more C shaped holders 146. The C shaped holders 146 are provided at the outer surface HOD of the flexible tubular body 110. The one or more C shaped holders 146 hold the disc 120 along with the flexible tubular body 110, thereby forming the personal care device 100.

[0078]

[0038] In yet another embodiment, the disc 120 is shown in figures 7a and 7b wherein the disc 120 is a disc shaped structure. The disc shaped structure is provided at the inner surface HOC of the flexible tubular body 110. The disc 120 is held at the position by one or more C shaped holders 146. The C shaped holders 146 are provided at the outer surface 110D of the flexible tubular body 110. The one or more C shaped holders 146 holds the disc 120 along with the flexible tubular body 110 thereby forming the personal care device 100.

[0079]

[0039] As shown in Figures 9a and 9b, the lower surface 120B at least partially comprises a membrane 152A. Suitable lubricant and / or functional oil is filled in the portion defined between the closed end 110B and the upper surface (120A) of the disc 120. When the user applies pressure at the closed end 110B of the flexible tubular body 110, the membrane 152A allowing the lubricant and / or functional oil to flow outside the device and lubricating the penis of the user / coming in contact with the penis of the user. The incision in the membrane 152A aids in releasing the lubricant and / or functional oil onto the penis when pressed. SHIRPURWALA - 202421047600

[0080]

[0040] In another embodiment, as shown in figure 8, the upper surface 120A and / or the lower surface 120B being circumferentially covered / sealed by a rubber coating 152. The rubber coating 152 creates a tight seal between the flexible tubular body 110 and the disc 120 for retaining the lubricant and / or the functional oil at the closed end HOB. Further, the rubber coating 152 can be made of silicone or any other similar soft and sealing material that can hold lubricant and / or the functional oil on one side disc 120.

[0081]

[0041] In another embodiment, as shown in figures 10a, 10b, and 10c, the disc 220 is a break-open restriction disc 220. The break-open restriction disc 220 has the upper surface 220A and the lower surface 220B, each made of plastic or any other material having similar properties like plastic. The break-open restriction disc 220 is disposed at the second end 210B of the flexible tubular body 210 such that the lower surface 220B is adjacent to the head of the penis.

[0082]

[0042] In an embodiment, the break open restriction disc has a sealed chamber for storing the lubricant and / or the functional oil. The sealed chamber is formed between the upper surface 220A and the lower surface 220B of the disc 220. In fact, the upper surface 220A and the lower surface 220B of the break-open restriction disc 220 are sealed to form the sealed chamber. As shown in Figure 10c, the lower surface 220B of the break-open restriction disc 220 is provided with the incision 226. In an embodiment, the incision 226 may be created using known techniques, such as laser etching. Further, the incision may be a half or a part incision where the incision is provided only at a particular part of the break-open restriction disc 220 so that only the said part weakens on the disc 220. The break-open restriction disc 200 breaks open when pressure is applied on the edges. In another words, the break-open restriction disc break open when folded. The said incision 226 is provided for guiding controlled breaking of the lower surface 220B when it is folded so that the lubricant and / or the functional oil exits from the sealed chamber.

[0083]

[0043] Figure 10a shows the break-open restriction disc 220 in a normal or non-working condition and figure 10b shows the break-open restriction disc 220 in a working condition. During the working condition, the sides of the break-open restriction disc 220 are pressed or bent or folded in order to break open the break-open restriction disc 220.

[0084]

[0044] In yet another embodiment, the personal care device 200 is shown in figure I la, 11b and 11c, wherein the restriction disc 230 having an upper surface and a lower surface is shown. The upper surface and the lower surface of the restriction disc form a container having a width / thickness / diameter greater than the diameter of the flexible tubular body 210. The container consists of a stiff material on the side having an upper soft layer 232A and a membrane 240 disposed on the inner lower surface 232B. The membrane 240 is etched at an etched portion 236 in order to SHIRPURWALA - 202421047600 guide the oil / liquid onto the penis of the user. The said container is disposed at the second end 210B of the flexible tubular body 210, thereby forming the personal care device 200.

[0085]

[0045] Figure I la shows the personal care device 200 in normal condition. Figure 11b shows the personal care device 200 in working condition, where the top soft surface of the chamber / container is pressed to break open the membrane in order to lubricate the penis of the user. Figure 11c shows the laser etched membrane of the personal care device 200. As shown in figure 11C, the laser etched membrane is surrounded by soft layers of the container which holds the oil / liquid.

[0086]

[0046] In another embodiment, a personal care device 200 is shown in figure 12a and 12b, wherein the restriction disc 250 is a single part disc. The restriction disc 250 consists of a flexible round elliptical tube 252. The said tube forms a chamber which contains the liquid / oil. The bottom of the said tube has an etched membrane base 254 in order to guide the oil / liquid on to the penis of a user when broken by pressure applied by the user on the elliptical tube 252. Further, the restriction disc 250 is provided with an elongated circular surface 256 having an upper surface and a lower surface. The width / thickness / diameter of the said elongated circular surface 256 is greater than the width / thickness / diameter of the flexible tubular body 210. The flexible tubular body 210 has two ends. The first end 210A is an open end which when worn by the user, will be attached to the shaft of the penis with the second end 256b holding the restriction disc 250. Further, the restriction disc 250 has a curved base having a width / thickness / diameter decreasing from a lowermost surface 256c to each of a first end 256a and a second end 256b of the elongated surface 256 in order to be fixedly attached to the second end 210B of the flexible tubular body 210. Alternately, the restriction disc 250 has a curved base having a width / thickness increasing from each of the first end 256a and the second end 256b of the elongated circular surface 256 to the lowermost surface 256c of the restriction disc 250 in order to be fixedly attached to the second end 210B of the flexible tubular body 210.

[0087]

[0047] In another embodiment, as shown in figure 13a and 13b, the round elliptical tube 252 forms a chamber containing the oil / liquid. The round elliptical tube 252 is provided with a laser etched membrane 254 at its base in order to guide the oil / liquid on to the penis of a user. The round elliptical tube 252 has a male threaded outer surface 258A. The male threaded outer surface 258A is removably attached to the second end 210B of the flexible tubular body 210. The second end 210B of the flexible tubular body 210 has a female threaded inner surface 258B in order to receive the male threaded outer surface 258A of the round elliptical tube 252. In yet another embodiment, the round elliptical tube 252 is removably attached to the flexible tubular body 210 by a socket like structure having threads inside the elliptical tube 252 where the flexible tubular body 210 is sandwiched. Further, the round elliptical tube 252 is provided with a restriction disc 260. The restriction disc 260 of the round elliptical tube 252 has a projected first end 260 A and a projected second end 260B. The projected SHIRPURWALA - 202421047600 ends of the restriction disc 260 extend greater than the width / diameter of the flexible tubular body 210. The restriction disc 260 is fixedly attached to the round elliptical tube 252 at a position above the second end 210B of the flexible tubular body 210. In another embodiment, as shown in figure 13b, the base of the round elliptical tube 252 is provided with a one-way valve 262 or a laser etched membrane or a weak membrane that breaks open when the pressure is applied to the oil / liquid capsule to guide the oil / liquid onto the penis of the user. In another embodiment, the weak membrane is a weak layer of material which breaks open when pressure is applied.

[0088]

[0048] In another embodiment, the personal care device 200 is shown in figure 14, wherein a restriction disc 270 is shown as a single part disc. The restriction disc 270 comprises a round elliptical tube 252 made of soft material. The restriction disc 270 further comprises of a disc 272 having a projected first end 272A and a projected second end 272B. The width of the projected ends is greater than the width / diameter of the flexible tubular body. The projected disc is made of a hard material. In an embodiment, the projected ends can be disc shaped or any other elongated shape. The restriction disc is fixedly attached to the second end 210B of the flexible tubular body 210. The round elliptical tube 252 forms a chamber containing one or more oil / liquid capsules 150 in order to lubricate / apply the penis. The base of the elliptical tube is provided with a patterned / netted disc 280 as shown in figure 14b in order to restrict the capsule from falling off to the penis and the capsule shells once the capsules are crushed.

[0089]

[0049] In an embodiment, as shown in figure 17, an adhesive layer 264 is disposed on a circumference of the disc 220 for holding the disc 220 inside the flexible tubular body 210. Suitable adhesives are known in the art. For instance, the adhesive layer is made from liquid latex, polyurethane glue, polyvinyl chloride glue, polychloroprene glue, nairitic glue, and neoprene glue. Adhesives such as perchlorovinyl, phenol-formaldehyde, and epoxy in organic solvents can also be used for making the adhesive layer.

[0090]

[0050] In another embodiment, as shown in Figure 18, at least one capsule is disposed within the flexible tubular body 210 at the closed end 210B. As described above, the capsule is filled with the lubricant and / or functional oil. Further, the capsule is crushable or squeezable for releasing the lubricant and / or the functional oil. As shown, the disc 220 has a plurality of openings for releasing the lubricant and / or the functional oil onto the penis when the capsule is pressed by the user.

[0091]

[0051] In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a personal care device 300 as shown in Figures 15a and 15b.

[0092]

[0052] In an embodiment, the personal care device 300 comprises a flexible tubular body 310, at least one capsule and one or more holding parts 330. The flexible tubular body 310 extends from an open end 310A to a closed end 310B and having an inner surface 310C and an outer surface 310D. The SHIRPURWALA - 202421047600 flexible tubular body 310 is configured to at least partially cover a penis whereby the inner surface 310C is configured to be in contact with the penis, and the open end 310A is configured to be positioned over a shaft of the penis.

[0093]

[0053] In another embodiment, the at least one capsule 350 is disposed within the flexible tubular body 310 at the closed end 310B. Further, the capsule is filled with a lubricant and / or a functional oil and is capable of being crushable or squeezable for releasing the lubricant and / or the functional oil.

[0054] In yet another embodiment, the one or more holding parts 330 is configured to at least partially cover a circumference of the outer surface 310D of the flexible tubular body 310. The one or more holding parts 330 is a clipped structure which is disposed adjacent to the closed end 310B and forms an opening 340 within the flexible tubular body 310 when in a sealed state, thereby allowing the lubricant and / or a functional oil to trickle onto the penis.

[0094]

[0055] The sealed state of the clipped structure refers to covering the circumference of the outer surface 310D of the flexible tubular body 310 such that the closed end 310B of the flexible tubular body 310 does not come in contact with the head of the penis. Said otherwise, the head of the penis is separated by the clipped structure.

[0095]

[0056] In an embodiment, as shown in figure 16, the clipped structure has a first end 332 and a second end 334. The clipped structure has a first arm 330A and a second arm 330B which are fixed together at the first end 332. Further, the second end 334 of the clipped structure is provided with a locking arrangement, thereby preventing the closed end 310B of the flexible tubular body 310 to be in contact with / positioned over the head of the penis. In this regard, the first arm 330A and the second arm 330B are movable relative to each other between an open position and a closed position such that, in the closed position, the locking arrangement at the second end 334 secures the first arm 330A and the second arm 330B together to clamp a portion of the flexible tubular body 310 therebetween.

[0096]

[0057] The first arm 330A and the second arm 330B may be bonded together with suitable techniques, such as, adhesives, and ultrasonic welding, to at least partially cover the circumference of the outer surface 310D of the flexible tubular body 310. The first arm 330A and the second arm 330B are bonded together by holding the flexible tubular body 310 from the outer surface 310D of the flexible tubular body 310. In an embodiment, the gripping lines 336 at least partially hold the flexible tubular body 310.

[0097]

[0058] Further, as shown in Figure 16, each of the first arm 330A and the second arm 330B has a concave depression 340A, 340B on an upper surface thereof. When the first arm 330A and the second arm 330B are in the closed position, the concave depression 340A aligns with the concave depression 340B, thereby forming the opening 340. The opening 340 is large enough to release the lubricant SHIRPURWALA - 202421047600 and / or a functional oil onto the head of the penis and small enough to retain the empty capsule 350 from falling onto the head of the penis as shown in figures 15a and 16.

[0098]

[0059] In an embodiment, the clipped structure is a sealing clip. The sealing clip clamps the flexible tubular body 310 between its arms so as to restrict or prevent the closed end 310B of the flexible tubular body 310 to be in contact with / positioned over the head of the penis.

[0099]

[0060] In an embodiment, the device in its pre-use state may be at least partially rolled, dry and nonlubricated. In another embodiment, a portion of the device such as 2 to 3 inches, may be left un-rolled towards the closed end. For wearing, the device is unrolled on the head of the penis all the way to the base of the penis, leaving a portion of the device, for instance 2-3 inches, hanging empty at the tip of the penis for the purpose of stroking. The user then releases the oil / liquid that is placed at the closed end of the flexible tubular body. The oil / liquid lubricates / applies the inner surface of the device, thereby creating a layer of lubrication / liquid between the device and the penis. The user can pull the device down on the penis to begin stroking followed by the upward motion and continue doing the same in a cyclic manner. The lubrication / liquid allows the user to stroke the device over the penis in up and down motion while the open end of the device remains fixed at the base of the penis, thereby preventing the oil / liquid inside the device from leaking onto the body of the user.

[0100]

[0061] Suitable materials for making the various components of the device such as restriction disc, tubular body, membrane, capsule, and the likes, are known to the person skilled in the art. In an embodiment, the restriction disc is made with materials selected from polypropylene (PP), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), polypropylene copolymer (PPCP), nylon, polyethylene (such as HDPE and LDPE), wood, cardboard, and paper.

[0101]

[0062] In another embodiment, the membrane is a thin / resilient film or a sheet. The membrane is made with materials selected from polypropylene, polyethylene, and polyvinyl alcohol film.

[0102]

[0063] In yet another embodiment, the capsule is made as soft gel capsules using gelatin and glycerin / sorbitol or other capsules with polypropylene and / or polyethylene.

[0103]

[0064] In a further embodiment, the flexible tubular body is made with materials selected from latex, polyurethane, and polyisoprene.

[0104]

[0065] In another embodiment, suitable disc and its variations, as described herein, can be incorporated into the personal care device as per user preference and design requirements.

[0105]

[0066] Advantageously, the present invention provides a cost-effective personal care device which aids in stimulation. In addition to providing a better experience to the user, the personal care device also restricts the user from having sexual intercourse, thereby clearly differentiating the device vis-a- vis a condom. Furthermore, since the head or tip of the penis no longer sticks to the device, the operation of the device is user friendly. Furthermore, the construction and functionality of the device SHIRPURWALA - 202421047600 precludes its insertion into any bodily orifice, thereby overcoming the requirements of meeting stringent regulations.

[0106]

[0067] While the present invention has been described with respect to certain embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the following claims.

Claims

SHIRPURWALA - 202421047600I CLAIM:

1. A personal care device (100, 200), comprising: a flexible tubular body (110, 210) extending from an open end (110A, 210A) to a closed end (HOB, 210B) and having an inner surface (HOC, 210C) and an outer surface (110D, 210D), the flexible tubular body (110, 210) configured to at least partially cover a penis whereby the inner surface (HOC, 210C) is configured to be in contact with the penis, and the open end (110A, 210A) is configured to be positioned over a shaft of the penis; and a disc (120, 220) disposed on the inner surface (HOC, 210C) of the flexible tubular body (110, 210) and adjacent to the closed end (HOB, 210B) of the flexible tubular body (110, 210), thereby preventing the closed end (HOB, 210B) of the flexible tubular body (110, 210) to be in contact with / positioned over the head of the penis.

2. The personal care device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the personal care device (100) comprises one or more holding parts (130) for holding the disc (120) inside the flexible tubular body (110), the holding part (130) configured to at least partially cover a circumference of the outer surface (110D) of the flexible tubular body (110).

3. The personal care device (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the one or more holding part (130) has a circumferential cavity (134) on an inner surface thereof, and the disc (120) has a circumferential protrusion / projection (122), the circumferential cavity (134) of the one or more holding part houses the circumferential protrusion / projection (122) of the disc (120).

4. The personal care device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein one or more capsules (150) are disposed in a portion defined between the closed end (110B) and an upper surface (120A) of the disc (120), the capsules (150) filled with a lubricant and / or a functional oil, and the capsules being crushable or squeezable for releasing the lubricant and / or functional oil.

5. The personal care device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the disc (120) has an inner portion (126) made from a soft material, and an outer circumferential portion (124) made from a hard material.

6. The personal care device (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein an adhesive layer (264) is disposed on a circumference of the disc (220) for holding the disc (220) inside the flexible tubular body (210).

7. The personal care device (100, 200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the disc (120, 220) has an upper surface (120A, 220A) and a lower surface (120B, 220B), the lower surface (120B, 220B) having an incision.

8. The personal care device (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein a lubricant and / or a functional oil is filled in a portion defined between the closed end (110B) and an upper surface (120A)SHIRPURWALA - 202421047600 of the disc (120), and the lower surface (120B) at least partially comprises a membrane having the incision for releasing the lubricant and / or the functional oil onto the penis when pressed.

9. The personal care device (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the disc (220) is a break open disc having a sealed chamber for storing the lubricant and / or the functional oil, the sealed chamber formed between the upper surface (220 A) and the lower surface (220B) of the disc (220), the incision releasing the lubricant and / or the functional oil onto the penis when pressed.

10. A personal care device (300), comprising: a flexible tubular body (310) extending from an open end (310 A) to a closed end (310B) and having an inner surface (310C) and an outer surface (310D), the flexible tubular body (310) configured to at least partially cover a penis whereby the inner surface (310C) is configured to be in contact with the penis, and the open end (310A) is configured to be positioned over a shaft of the penis; at least one capsule (350) disposed within the flexible tubular body (310) at the closed end (310B), the capsule filled with a lubricant and / or a functional oil, the capsule being crushable or squeezable for releasing the lubricant and / or the functional oil; and one or more holding parts (330) configured to at least partially cover a circumference of the outer surface (310D) of the flexible tubular body (310), the one or more holding parts (330) being a clipped structure disposed adjacent to the closed end (310B) and forming an opening (340) within the flexible tubular body (310) when in a sealed state, thereby allowing the lubricant and / or a functional oil to trickle onto the penis.

11. The personal care device (300) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the clipped structure has a first end (332), a second end (334) and comprises a first arm (330A) and a second arm (330B) fixed together at the first end (332), the second end (334) provided with a locking arrangement for preventing the closed end (310B) of the flexible tubular body (310) to be in contact with / positioned over the head of the penis.

12. The personal care device (300) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the first arm (330A) and the second arm (330B) are movable relative to each other between an open position and a closed position such that, in the closed position, the locking arrangement at the second end (334) secures the first arm (330 A) and the second arm (330B) together to clamp a portion of the flexible tubular body (310) therebetween.

13. The personal care device (300) as claimed in claim 12, wherein each of the first arm (330 A) and the second arm (330B) has a concave depression (340A, 340B) on an upper surfaceSHIRPURWALA - 202421047600 thereof, the concave depression (340A) aligning with the concave depression (340B) in the closed position, thereby forming the opening (340).

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