Exercise devices – User manipulated force resisting apparatus – component... – Utilizing resilient force resistance
Reexamination Certificate
2000-10-25
2001-07-10
Crow, Stephen R. (Department: 3764)
Exercise devices
User manipulated force resisting apparatus, component...
Utilizing resilient force resistance
C482S121000, C600S038000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06258015
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to an exercise device and more particularly pertains to strengthening a user's vaginal muscles while precluding the over insertion of an exercise device during use.
2. Description of the Prior Art
The use of exercise devices of known designs and configurations is known in the prior art. More specifically, exercise devices of known designs and configurations previously devised and utilized for the purpose of strengthening muscles through known exercise methods and apparatuses are known to consist basically of familiar, expected, and obvious structural configurations, notwithstanding the myriad of designs encompassed by the crowded prior art which has been developed for the fulfillment of countless objectives and requirements.
By way of example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,865,715 to Wallick discloses a contraction resistance vaginal muscle exerciser. U.S. Pat. No. 5,372,557 issued Dec. 13, 1994, to Ostigay disclose a hand, wrist and forearm exerciser. Lastly, U.S. Pat. No. 4,752,503 to Ho relates to pivotal skipping rope handles having spring resistance.
While these devices fulfill their respective, particular objectives and requirements, the aforementioned patents do not describe an exercise device that allows strengthening a user's vaginal muscles while precluding the over insertion of an exercise device during use.
In this respect, the exercise device according to the present invention substantially departs from the conventional concepts and designs of the prior art, and in doing so provides an apparatus primarily developed for the purpose of strengthening a user's vaginal muscles while precluding the over insertion of an exercise device during use.
Therefore, it can be appreciated that there exists a continuing need for a new and improved exercise device which can be used for strengthening a user's vaginal muscles while precluding the over insertion of an exercise device during use.
In this regard, the present invention substantially fulfills this need.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of exercise devices of known designs and configurations now present in the prior art, the present invention provides an improved exercise device. As such, the general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a new and improved exercise device and method which has all the advantages of the prior art and none of the disadvantages.
To attain this, the present invention essentially comprises a first component, a second component and a hinge. The first component is about 190 millimeters plus or minus 10 percent in length. The first component has a distal region with a distal end and a proximal region with a proximal end. The first component also has an intermediate region between the distal region and the proximal regions. The distal region is formed in a cone shaped configuration with a maximum radius of curvature of about 16 millimeters plus or minus 10 percent spaced about 25 millimeters plus or minus 10 percent from the distal end. The proximal region is formed in a semi-cylindrical shaped configuration with a constant radius of curvature of about 16 millimeters plus or minus 10 percent spaced continuously from about 91 millimeters plus or minus 10 percent from the proximal end. The intermediate region is formed in a generally flat configuration with a constant width of about 32 millimeters plus or minus 10 percent spaced between the proximal region and the distal region. A recess is formed between the distal region and the proximal end. A second component is next provided. The second component is about 166 millimeters plus or minus 10 percent in length and has a distal region with a distal end and a proximal region with a proximal end. The second component also has an intermediate region between the distal region and the proximal region. The distal region is formed in a thin disc shaped configuration with a maximum radius of curvature of about 16 millimeters plus or minus 10 percent. The proximal region is formed in a semi-cylindrical shaped configuration with a constant radius of curvature of about 16 millimeters plus or minus 10 percent spaced continuously from about 91 millimeters plus or minus 10 percent from the proximal end. The intermediate region is formed in a generally flat configuration with a constant width of about 32 millimeters plus or minus 10 percent spaced between the proximal region and the distal region. The second component is positionable within the recess of the first component. Next provided is a hinge. The hinge is coupled to the proximal ends of the first and the second components. The hinge provides for the pivotally coupling and rotational movement between an open orientation with the second component spaced from the first component and a closed orientation wherein the second component is within the recess of the first component with the semi cylindrical regions of the first and second components form an essentially cylindrical shape and with the flat portions of the first and second components parallel with respect to each other. An enlarged annular collar is next provided. The collar has a first half on the first component between the intermediate and proximal regions. The collar also has a second half on the second component between the distal and proximal regions. The annular collar is co-axial with the first and second components when in the closed orientation with a radius of curvature of about 25 millimeters which is greater than the radius of curvature of the proximal regions and with an axial length of about 5.0 millimeters and with flat surfaces above and below. Next provided is a distal transition region between the distal and intermediate regions of the first and second components. The distal transition region is formed in a conical configuration. The distal transition region functions to facilitate insertion and removal of the device. Also provided is a proximal transition region between the collar halves and the intermediate regions of the first and second components. The proximal transition region is formed in right angle cross sectional configuration. The proximal transition region functions to preclude over insertion of the device during use. A post extends upwardly form the first component to contact a central extent of the second component when in the closed orientation to preclude pinching during operation and use. Two pair of hollow cylinders are next provided. The hollow cylinders are within the proximal regions of the first and second components. Each pair of hollow cylinders is in axial alignment when in the closed orientation. A pair of coil springs are provided within the hollow cylinders. The coil springs function to urge the first and second components into the open orientation during use. Lastly, an annular groove is provided. The annual groove is within the exterior surfaces of the proximal regions of the first and second components adjacent to the collar halves. An associated elastomeric O-ring is provided. The O-ring is positionable within the annular groove. The O-ring functions to hold the first and second components in the closed orientation during storage and transportation. The O-ring is removable when in use.
There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are, of course, additional features of the invention that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims attached.
In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings.
Blackford Richard
Harvey Steven S.
Sherwood Clifton Y.
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