Surgery: kinesitherapy – Kinesitherapy – Vibrator
Reexamination Certificate
1999-05-04
2001-02-06
Yu, Justine R. (Department: 3764)
Surgery: kinesitherapy
Kinesitherapy
Vibrator
C601S072000, C604S904000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06183428
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to the field of sanitary napkin constructions in general, and in particular, to a sanitary napkin/tampon construction having a vibrating mechanism incorporated therein and provided with a remote power source.
2. Description of Related Art
This invention is an improvement over my previously patented invention U.S. Pat. No. 5,782,779 which issued on Jul. 21, 1998 and is entitled Vibrating Tampon Apparatus.
As can be seen by reference to the following U.S. Pat. Nos. 2,422,639; 3,626,931; 3,669,100; and 5,067,480, the prior art is replete with myriad and diverse vibrating devices.
While all of the aforementioned prior art constructions are more than adequate for the basic purpose and function for which they have been specifically designed, they are neither designed nor intended to perform the improved dual function that is provided by the subject matter that forms the basis of the present invention.
As many women who suffer menstrual cramps are aware, stimulation of the vaginal tract can, under certain circumstances, alleviate the pain associated with menstrual cramp. In addition, many women experience vaginal dryness at this time which makes the insertion of a tampon a trying experience.
In order to address these needs, U.S. Pat. No. 5,782,779 was developed to provide a self-contained, vibrating mechanism within a tampon wherein the vibrating mechanism was actuated by a string that could also be used to remove the tampon after use.
Subsequent to the development of this invention, it was realized that a very remote possibility existed of an electrical shock being delivered to the user's vaginal walls by virtue of the power source being contained within the body of the tampon.
As a consequence of the foregoing situation, there has existed a need for a new, improved, and safer vibrating tampon construction that not only contains an internal vibrator mechanism wherein the vibrating action will not only facilitate the insertion of the tampon into the vaginal tract and minimize the effects of menstrual cramps but will also perform those functions in a safer manner. The provision of such a construction is a stated objective of the present invention.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Briefly stated, the improved vibrating tampon apparatus that forms the basis of the present invention comprises a tampon with a built-in, vibrating mechanism which may assist a woman by easing menstrual cramps wherein the vibrating mechanism is associated with a remote power source.
The apparatus resembles conventional cotton tampons, including the equivalent of a removal string, but differ greatly on the inside as they contain an internal vibrating motor which is operatively connected to a remote power source. The interior mechanism is housed inside of a non-toxic polyethylene plastic tube which is ultrasonically welded together providing a liquid proof container. This keeps liquids from entering or exiting the interior apparatus.
As will be explained in greater detail further on in the specification, the equivalent of the tampon removal string comprises an insulated pull cable element that encapsulates a pair of electrical leads which operatively connect the remote power source to the internal vibrating motor which is surrounded by the tampon.
In addition, the remote power source includes a low voltage battery member which is electrically coupled to the electrical leads via a switch element; wherein, the positive electrical lead is provided with a micro fuse which prevents a voltage spike being transmitted from the battery member to the vibrator motor which is contained within the vaginal canal.
Furthermore, the low voltage battery member is specifically chosen to have a useful life ranging from an hour or more to as little as twenty minutes depending on the severity of the menstrual cramps being experienced, and the voltage normally required to actuate the vibrator motor for the approximate period of time required to alleviate the situation.
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Henderson & Sturm LLP
Yu Justine R.
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