# US 8,784,297 B2 · Therapeutic devices for the treatment of various conditions of a female individual

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- Number: US 8,784,297 B2
- Document ID: US8784297B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 14/051,249
- Filed: 2013-10-10
- Published: 2014-02-06
- Granted: 2014-07-22
- Earliest claimed: 2006-08-30
- Assignees: Ohmea Medical Technologies, Inc.
- Applicants: Ohmea Medical Technologies, Inc.
- Inventors: Jane U. Mertens; Dean Bauer
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8784297B2

## CPC

- A61H 23/00: Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms {(apparatus for passive exercising A61H1/00; generating or transmitting mechanical vibrations in general B06B)}
- A61H 7/005: {hand-held}
- A61H 9/0057: {Suction (suction kneading A61H7/008)}
- A61H 19/00: Massage for the genitals; {Devices for improving sexual intercourse (penis erection devices A61F5/41; vibration or percussion related aspects A61H23/00)}
- A61H 19/34: {For clitoral stimulation}
- A61H 23/02: with electric or magnetic drive
- A61H 2201/0153: hand-held
- A61H 2201/0157: portable
- A61H 2201/1671: rotational
- A61H 2201/1685: interchangeable
- A61H 2201/1692: Enhanced rubbing effect
- A61H 2201/5007: computer controlled
- A61H 2201/5023: Interfaces to the user
- A61H: PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY (electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, radiation therapy or ultrasound therapy A61N)

## Abstract

This invention relates to devices targeted to resolving various conditions of a female patient in need thereof, the conditions being female sexual dysfunction and urinary incontinence. The present disclosure provides for a device which incorporates a variety of elements in an effort to treat certain conditions of a female individual in need thereof. Optionally, the device of the present invention may be used as prophylactic measure to prevent a condition selected from the group consisting of female sexual dysfunction and urinary incontinence.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A method of stimulating blood flow to the vulvar region of a female individual in need thereof, comprising:
providing a handheld multifunctional device, said device comprising a suction element, a vibratory element, and an oscillatory element, wherein said elements are housed in a housing unit and electronically controlled through a microprocessor and circuitry;
applying said multifunctional device to the genital region of said female; and
stimulating blood flow to the vulva.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein said elements are powered by a motor within the housing unit in a device interior delivering a particular degree of force to the elements, with modulation of said force being controlled by the device operator from a device interface on the exterior of said housing unit to operate the elements.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein the stimulation is accomplished by individually modulating at least one of said elements by the device operator using said interface located on the exterior of said device.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein the device is substantially waterproof.

### Claim 5 (depends on 4)

The method of claim 4, wherein said contraction alleviates symptoms of female urinary incontinence.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein said stimulation of blood flow to the vulvar region encourages contraction of the vaginal and pelvic floor muscles.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein said stimulation of blood flow to the vulvar region increases the orgasmic potential of said individual.

### Claim 8

A method for recruiting blood vessels into the clitoral region, comprising:
providing a handheld multifunctional device, said device comprising a suction element, a vibratory element, and an oscillatory element, wherein said elements are housed in a housing unit and electronically controlled through a microprocessor and circuitry;
applying said multifunctional device to the genital region of a female individual; and
operating the vibratory element, the oscillatory element, and the vibratory element;
wherein the operation of said device promotes the recruiting of blood vessels from regions outside of the clitoris and promotes the aggregation of arterial blood flow directed to the clitoral region.

### Claim 9 (depends on 8)

The method of claim 8, wherein said elements are operated jointly.

### Claim 10 (depends on 8)

The method of claim 8, wherein said elements are operated individually.