Elongated Finger Extension Stimulation System

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing stimulation systems are limited in providing multiple forms of stimulation and can only effectively target small areas of the body, failing to simultaneously stimulate expansive regions.

Innovation Solution

A manually supported stimulation system featuring elongated members with stimulation features such as vibration motors, heat pads, and textured areas, extendable up to 12 inches, and powered by a rechargeable battery, allowing for comprehensive bodily stimulation through a strap and connector band, enabling control over stimulation intensity and area.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple stimulation types are integrated into a single device, then the versatility and coverage area are improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestimulation typesVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple stimulation features (vibration motor, heat pad, textured areas, electrically conductive surfaces) into a single elongated member device, allowing simultaneous multi-modal stimulation of body areas while consolidating what would traditionally require multiple separate devices

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The elongated member is designed with diverse stimulation capabilities (vibration, thermal, tactile, electrical) that can be selectively activated to address different therapeutic needs, making the device universally applicable for various stimulation purposes across different body regions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Area of stationary object

If the device length is extended to cover larger body areas, then the coverage area is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebody surface coverageVSAvoiddevice handling
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The elongated member is divided into distinct functional zones with different stimulation features distributed along its length, allowing selective activation of specific segments to match the size and location of target body areas, making operation more manageable despite the overall length

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The device transitions from small handheld dimensions to an elongated form that can be draped or positioned along the body's contours, utilizing the body's three-dimensional surface to distribute the stimulation areas and maintain operational ease

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Length of stationary object

If the elongated member length is increased to at least three inches, then the reach and coverage are improved, but the weight of the device increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelongated member lengthVSAvoiddevice weight
Core Design Contradiction:
Length of stationary objectVSWeight of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The elongated member incorporates stimulation features only in specific localized zones rather than uniformly throughout its entire length, concentrating functional mass in areas where stimulation is needed while keeping other portions lightweight and minimal

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The system effectively increases the reach and coverage area, allowing for simultaneous stimulation of larger body surfaces, enhancing muscle relaxation, pain relief, and sexual satisfaction by integrating multiple stimulation types into a single device.

Implementation Method 1

The first stimulation feature includes at least one of a vibration motor

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVibration: Vibration

Implementation Method 2

The first stimulation feature includes at least one of a heat pad

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHeat transfer: Conduction (thermal)

Implementation Method 3

the power supply includes a rechargeable battery

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectBattery: Battery (electricity)

Data Source

PatentUS20240374469A1Systems and methods related to manually supported stimulators
Publication Date: 2024.11.14 FRACZEK JOANNA
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AI summary

Systems and methods according to the present invention provide and utilize finger extensions for bodily stimulation. An extension may be utilized on a single finger of a human hand, or multiple extensions may be used, each on one finger of the hand. Each extension preferably includes at least one stimulation feature, such as altered surface texture, added surface texture, vibration, and/or a heating element. Electrically powered stimulation features are powered by a rechargeable power source, and may be controlled by a microprocessor, which may be wirelessly remote controlled.