Expandable Prosthesis for Female Sexual Dysfunction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current treatments for female sexual dysfunction are inadequate, lacking effective solutions for enhancing sexual arousal and orgasm in female patients, with existing devices being cumbersome or invasive.

Innovation Solution

An implantable expandable prosthesis system that uses hydraulic fluid to temporarily enlarge female erectile tissue, combined with a wireless remote control and energy transmission system for non-invasive operation, including a vibrator for stimulation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If hand held external devices are used to stimulate the clitoris, then sexual arousal can be enhanced, but the device is cumbersome and may cause embarrassment

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconvenience of useVSAvoidexternal device structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The device is divided into separate functional components: an external control unit and an internal stimulator unit. The internal unit is implanted or inserted near the clitoris, while the external unit is held or worn externally, allowing separate optimization of each component's function and reducing the complexity of any single device.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The internal stimulator unit is positioned within or near the vaginal canal, nested within the body's natural anatomy, while the external control unit operates from outside the body. This nested arrangement allows the stimulating function to be internalized while keeping the control mechanism external and accessible.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Reliability

If vacuum or suction devices are used to promote clitoral engorgement, then sexual arousal is enhanced, but the device requires implantation which increases invasiveness

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveeffectiveness of treatmentVSAvoidinvasiveness of implantation

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

A fluid coupling medium (gel or saline) is introduced between the stimulator surface and the clitoral tissue. This intermediary layer transmits the mechanical vibrations and pressure changes from the stimulator to the tissue while allowing for easier insertion and removal, reducing the invasiveness compared to direct suction device implantation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The device uses hydraulic or pneumatic mechanisms to generate controlled pressure changes and vibrations that promote blood flow to the clitoris. Instead of requiring permanent implantation of suction cups, the system uses fluid dynamics to achieve the desired physiological effect through a temporarily insertable stimulator.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #29Pneumatics and hydraulics

3Reliability

If prostaglandins are administered to treat female sexual dysfunction, then sexual response may be improved, but side effects occur

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveeffectiveness of treatmentVSAvoidside effects of medication

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces chemical intervention (prostaglandin administration) with a mechanical stimulation system. The vibratory and pressure-changing stimulator directly mechanically induces blood flow and tissue engorgement in the clitoris, achieving the desired physiological effect through physical means rather than chemical agents, thereby avoiding medication side effects.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

4Reliability

If electrodes are implanted to stimulate peripheral nerves of the vulva, then sexual arousal is enhanced, but the procedure becomes more invasive

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveeffectiveness of nerve stimulationVSAvoidinvasiveness of electrode implantation

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of implanting electrical electrodes, the device uses pneumatic or hydraulic mechanisms to generate pressure waves and vibrations that propagate through the fluid coupling medium to stimulate the nerves and tissues of the vulva. This mechanical stimulation approach achieves neural activation without the need for invasive electrode implantation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #29Pneumatics and hydraulics

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

Increases the likelihood of orgasm and enhances sexual response to stimuli by providing a convenient, non-invasive means to control and stimulate female erectile tissue, improving sexual function.

Implementation Method 1

at least one expandable prosthesis adapted for implantation in female erectile tissue and adapted to be adjusted to temporarily achieve enlarged status of the female erectile tissue

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectHydraulic fluid pressure: Hydraulic Press

Implementation Method 2

including a vibrator for stimulation

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMechanical vibration: Vibration

Data Source

PatentUS20250017813A1System, an apparatus, and a method for treating a sexual dysfunctional female patient

Publication Date: 2025.01.16 FORSELL PETER

AI summary

An operation method for treating a female sexually dysfunctional patient is provided. The method comprising the step of inserting an apparatus for treating a sexual dysfunctional female patient comprising at least one expandable prosthesis adapted for implantation in female erectile tissue and adapted to be adjusted to temporarily achieve enlarged status of the female erectile tissue.