Implanted Vaginal Stimulation for Discreet Female Sexual Arousal

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current treatments for female sexual dysfunction (FSD) are inadequate, lacking effective solutions for enhancing sexual arousal and orgasm, with existing methods often causing embarrassment or side effects.

Innovation Solution

An implanted stimulation device that moves with frequencies between 0.1 to 10,000 Hz and amplitudes of 0.01 to 30 mm, controlled externally, to stimulate sexually responsive tissues in the vulva or vagina, potentially increasing orgasm likelihood and sexual response.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If hand held or external devices are used to stimulate the clitoris, then sexual stimulation can be provided, but the patient may experience embarrassment and the device is not always available

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconvenience of useVSAvoidembarrassment

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The device is segmented into two main components: an implanted stimulation device that remains permanently positioned for immediate use, and a separate operation device that can be placed in the patient's pocket or bag for convenient control. This segmentation allows the stimulation function to be always available while keeping the control mechanism accessible and discrete.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The stimulation device is implanted in advance during a surgical procedure, positioning the stimulator and operation device within the patient's body before they are needed. This preliminary action ensures the device is always ready for use without requiring external equipment or causing embarrassment during intimate moments.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If vacuum or suction is applied to the clitoris to promote engorgement, then blood flow is enhanced, but the treatment may cause discomfort or side effects

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveeffectiveness of treatmentVSAvoidside effects

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of applying vacuum or suction to pull blood into the clitoris, the invention uses direct mechanical stimulation through vibration and movement of the implanted device. This inverted approach achieves the same goal of enhancing blood flow and arousal through a different mechanism that avoids the side effects associated with vacuum therapy.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

Solution Approach 2:

The implanted stimulation device incorporates a vibrator that generates mechanical vibrations to stimulate the clitoris and surrounding tissues. This vibration mechanism promotes blood flow and sexual arousal through direct mechanical action, providing an effective alternative to vacuum therapy with fewer side effects.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #18Mechanical vibration

3Reliability

If electrodes are implanted to stimulate peripheral nerves, then neural stimulation is achieved, but the device complexity and surgical requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestimulation effectivenessVSAvoidimplantation complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The implanted stimulation device serves multiple functions: it mechanically stimulates the clitoris through vibration, promotes blood flow through movement, and provides direct pressure stimulation. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate electrode systems, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining effective stimulation through a single integrated implantable unit.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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 device enhances sexual arousal and orgasm by providing consistent, convenient stimulation, addressing the limitations of existing treatments and improving sexual response.

Implementation Method 1

The operation device may comprise an electromagnetic device, wherein the movement is achieved by said electromagnetic device

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectromagnetic actuation: Electromagnetic Propulsion

Implementation Method 2

The at least one stimulating device is adapted to create movement preferable with a frequency from 0.1 to 10 000 Hz

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMechanical vibration: Vibration

Data Source

PatentEP2349170B1Apparatus for the treatment of female sexual dysfunction

Publication Date: 2023.09.27 IMPLANTICA PATENT LTD

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AI summary

There is disclosed an apparatus for treating a sexual dysfunctional female patient, comprising an implanted stimulation device adapted to stimulate at least a part of the sexually responsive tissue of the vulva or the wall of the vagina of the patient by movement of said stimulation device and contact between said stimulation device and the sexually responsive tissue or the wall of the vagina. A system and an operation method for the treatment of female sexual dysfunction are also disclosed.