EP3644936A1 - Personal massager having an arm adaptable in shape - Google Patents
Personal massager having an arm adaptable in shapeInfo
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- EP3644936A1 EP3644936A1 EP19817570.5A EP19817570A EP3644936A1 EP 3644936 A1 EP3644936 A1 EP 3644936A1 EP 19817570 A EP19817570 A EP 19817570A EP 3644936 A1 EP3644936 A1 EP 3644936A1
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Definitions
- the present invention relates generally to personal massagers, and more particularly, to personal massagers for G-spot or prostate message that have an arm adaptable in shape.
- G-spot a nerve reflex area inside the vagina along the anterior surface.
- the prostate is a gland surrounding the neck of the bladder. Products for G-spot or prostate massage are entirely manually operated, or are provided with internal motors that achieve stimulation by shape, texture and vibration. There exists a need for improvements in devices for stimulation of the G-spot and the prostate.
- Embodiments comprise a stimulator having a shaft including a roller disposed therein adjacent a sheath. During use, the roller presses the sheath against the G-spot or prostate of the user, providing stimulation.
- An arm having a first end is mechanically coupled to the shaft. A position of the stimulator and the arm with respect to one another is adjustable.
- the arm is flexible such that it holds its shape when bent by a user’s hand until the next time the user bends it.
- the shape of the arm is adjustable into a plurality of shapes.
- an insertabie massager device comprising: a first stimulator comprising: an elastic sheath; and a roller disposed adjacent the elastic sheath; and wherein the arm is adaptable into a plurality of shapes.
- a massager device comprising: an enclosure comprising an opening, wherein the enclosure is an elongate shape; a threaded post disposed within the enclosure, the threaded post comprising a plurality of pitched threads; a roller disposed within the plurality of pitched threads, where the roller protrudes through the opening; a motor, the motor mechanically coupled to the threaded post; an elastic sheath disposed at least over the opening and covering the roller; a processor; a memory coupled to the processor, wherein the memory contains instructions, that when executed by the processor, alternate motion direction of the motor such that the roller oscillates on a path between the start range position and an end range position; and an arm adaptable into a plurality of shapes.
- FIG. 1A is a side view of an example cup in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 B shows a back perspective view of massager device 100 of FIG. 1A.
- FIG. 1 C shows a back perspective view of massager device 100 of FIG. 1 B.
- FIG. 1 D shows the embodiment of FIG. 1 A with the silicone layer and sheath removed from the arm for clarity.
- FIG. 1 E shows the arm with the silicone layer present.
- FIG. 2A is a front view showing detail of a portion of an embodiment of a massager device in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
- FIG. 2B is a front view showing detail of a portion of a massager device in accordance with embodiments of the present invention with the enclosure portion removed to illustrate additional parts.
- FIG. 2C is a front view of a portion of a massager device in accordance with embodiments of the present invention showing detail of the enclosure portion.
- FIG. 2D is a view showing additional details of a portion of a massager device in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
- FIG. 2E is a side view showing detail of a portion of a massager device in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
- FIG. 2F is a side view showing detail of a portion of a massager device with start range and end range positions indicated in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 shows an embodiment of a stimulator having a tapered threaded post, with external sheath removed for clarity.
- FIG. 4A shows a side view of an embodiment of a tapered threaded post for a stimulator having an ovular roller.
- F!G. 4B shows another view of the tapered threaded post of FIG. 4A for a stimulator having an ovular roller.
- FIG.5 shows an example of a constant diameter threaded post in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 shows an example of a hollow threaded post in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention.
- FIG. 7A shows a device in accordance with some embodiments with arm in a straight shape.
- FIG. 7B shows the arm in a bent shape within the Y-Z plane.
- FIG. 7C shows the arm in a straight shape as viewed in the X-Z plane.
- FIG. 7D shows an example of the arm in a bent shape within the X-Z plane.
- FIG. 7E shows another example of the arm in a bent shape within the X-Z plane.
- FIG. 7F shows an example of the arm bent in various directions within the three- dimensional space of the X-Y-Z planes.
- FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing components of an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is an exemplary user interface in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
- FIG. 10A shows an example massage surface without an enclosure therein.
- FIG. 10B shows the massage surface with the enclosure inserted therein.
- FIG. 1 1 A shows a side view of a massager in accordance with some
- embodiments of the invention having an elongate member.
- FIG. 1 1 B shows a front view of the massager of FIG. 1 1 A.
- FIG. 1 1 C shows a side view of massager with a detached sheath shown in cross-section view for clarity.
- FIG. 12A shows an example usage of an embodiment of the present invention on a user ’ s body.
- FIG. 12B shows the device used on body with the enclosure positioned further into the vagina.
- FIG. 13 shows a cutaway view of a portion of an alternative embodiment of the present invention including a plurality of rollers.
- FIG. 14 shows a cutaway view of an embodiment including a vibrator.
- FIG. 15 shows an embodiment where the threaded post has one or more flattened portions of threads.
- F!G. 16A shows a diagram of planes of the second stimulator of some embodiments of the present invention.
- FIG. 16B shows a diagram of how portions of the opening of the enclosure may be narrower in some areas than in others to achieve a desired plane of the roller protruding therefrom
- FIG. 17 is a front view of a portion of a massager device in accordance with alternative embodiments of the present invention showing detail of the enclosure portion.
- F!Gs 18A shows a top-down view of a sheath that is disposed over the enclosure.
- FIGs 18B shows a bottom-up view of a sheath that is disposed over the enclosure.
- FIG. 19 shows a partial cutaway view of the internal components of a base portion in accordance with some embodiments of the invention.
- Embodiments comprise a stimulator having a shaft including a roller disposed therein adjacent a sheath. During use, the roller presses the sheath against the G-spot or prostate of the user, providing stimulation.
- An arm having a first end is mechanically coupled to the shaft. A position of the stimulator and the arm with respect to one another is adjustable.
- the arm is flexible such that it holds its shape when bent by a user’s hand until the next time the user bends it.
- the shape of the arm is adjustable into a plurality of shapes.
- the word,“substantially” is defined as“for the most part”. It means“to a great extent,” but having some room for some minor variation.
- FIG. 1A shows a side view of an example massager device 100 in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
- Embodiments include an insertable shaft 102
- the shaft 100 includes a roller 104 disposed adjacent a sheath (a portion thereof is represented at 157).
- the sheath is tightly bound to the shaft 102 (as well as an arm, in some embodiments).
- Shaft may be the same structure as, or include, enclosure 21 1 .
- the roller 104 protrudes from the enclosure 21 1 through an opening 224 in the enclosure.
- the roller 104 is disposed to traverse a path on a threaded post (210) under sheath 157, during usage in embodiments, the roller is adjacent an interior side 159a of the sheath 157 and the massage surface is the exterior side 159b of the sheath along a path of a roller 104 thereunder.
- the roller 104 may roll over the interior side 159a to reduce friction from otherwise rubbing.
- the enclosure, threaded post, and roller are sized such that, during operation, the roller remains within the opening of the enclosure, and does not travel around the threaded post in between the interior wails of the enclosure.
- Shaft 102, with the sheath disposed thereon, is insertable into a vagina or anus.
- the enclosure 21 1 has an enclosure first portion 214 and an enclosure second portion 212. Although depicted as two portions, in some embodiments, the enclosure may comprise only a single one-piece contiguous portion or more than two portions. In embodiments, the enclosure is substantially rigid.
- the enclosure 21 1 is made from plastic, silicone, hard rubber, composite, metal or other suitable material.
- the roller 104 is made from plastic, silicone, hard rubber, composite, metal or other suitable material.
- the threaded post 210 is made from plastic, silicone, hard rubber, composite, metal or other suitable material.
- a massage surface represented at 159b, of a sheath, a portion of which is represented at 157, is disposed over the opening 224 such that roller 104 can Impart stimulation from the massager device 100 to a user’s body in some embodiments, the sheath 157 may additionally extend over portions of the massage device other than only the opening.
- the sheath 157 is comprised of silicone, rubber, plastic, or other suitable flexible elastic material such that the roller 104 can protrude and extend the material outward as it moves along its path. As the position of the roller 104 changes, the material returns to its original position.
- the massager device 100 further comprises an arm 1 19.
- the arm 1 19 is bendable manually by a user.
- the arm 1 19 is configured to maintain its shape when bent.
- arm 1 19 may be a bendable gooseneck arm made of a bendable metal core 1 17s (and 1 17b) with silicone 121 (or other suitable material) disposed there around.
- the arm has a metal core and a flexible material disposed therearound. Electrical wires, conduits, and other internal components can be disposed within the flexible material.
- base portion 1 12 may be disposed on the opposite end of the arm 1 19 from the shaft 102.
- the base portion 1 12 may house various internal components, such as batteries, processors, memory, and input/output interface circuitry.
- Base portion 1 12 may further include a second stimulator, represented generally as 149, which in some embodiments is a clitoral stimulator.
- the second stimulator 149 is a pressure-field stimulator that creates, suction, compression, or a combination pressure field thereof in a cup 1 15 when the cup 1 15 is disposed around a users glans clitoris.
- the second stimulator 149 may instead, or in addition, include vibrator, gyrator, pulsator, oscillator, and/or other clitoral stimulation mechanism now known or hereafter developed.
- an onboard user interface 134 The user may perform the functions of controlling the speed and/or range of motion of the roller 104 via a user interface 134.
- user interface 134 comprises user buttons 144, 146, and 148.
- user button 144 performs a speed increase of the shaft motor
- user button 146 performs a speed decrease of the shaft motor
- user button 148 is used to control the second stimulator.
- Other user interfaces are possible in embodiments of the present invention.
- a dedicated power button 142 turns the massager device on and off in a toggle mode of operation. It should be recognized that this is an example user interface, and other configurations with more, fewer, or different controls are included within the scope of the invention.
- FIG. 1 B shows a back perspective view of massager device 100 of FIG. 1A, having a sheath 101 thereon (of which 157 of FIG. 1 A is a portion thereof) covering the enclosure, roller, arm, and a portion of the base.
- FIG 1 C shows a back perspective view of massager device 100 of FIG. 1 B.
- the sheath 101 gives the device a substantially smooth exterior with the roller able to protrude during use.
- the sheath 101 may include bumps, ridges, or other massage points.
- the sheath 101 is substantially flexible and elastic.
- Roller 104 is in view protruding from beneath the massage surface 159b (FIG. 1A).
- the sheath 101 is tightly stretched at least over the opening (224) of the enclosure and secured via mechanical means, adhesive or in some other suitable manner.
- the sheath 101 extends over the shaft including the enclosure 21 1 , opening 224, and roller 104 in some embodiments, the sheath 101 further extends over a portion of the base 1 12.
- the sheath 101 is shown attached to base at attachment point 198.
- Charging port 197 and user interface 134 are in view.
- FIG. 1 D shows the embodiment of FIGs 1 C and 1 D with the silicone layer 1395 (shown in FIG. 1 E) and sheath (outer layer) 101 removed from the arm 1 19 for clarity.
- FIG. 1 E shows arm 1 19 with silicone layer 1395 present in some embodiments, there is an adjustable connection arm 1 19 connecting the shaft 102 and base 1 12.
- the arm 1 19 is bendable such that it will hold its shape when manually bent until he next time it is bent.
- arm 1 19 has a flexible core, which may be metal members 1 17a and 1 17b.
- Metal member 1 17a and 1 17b may each comprise two twisted wires made of steel, copper, or other suitable metal. Conduits or electrical wires, to provide power or air, etc.
- the flexible fill may be silicone or other suitable material in some embodiments, sheath 101 may be disposed on top of layer 1395.
- Layer 1395 may have a shore durometer of Shore A1 and Shore A2, and outer layer 101 may have a shore durometer of between Shore A1 and Shore D40.
- Layer 1395 may be a fill disposed between a first endplate 1387 and a second endplate 1389.
- a first endplate 1387 is an interface with shaft 102 and a second endplate 1389 is an interface with base 1 12 (pressure field stimulator) (or portion of a handle such as an endcap.
- Endplate 1387 and endplate 1389 may be made of metal, plastic, or other suitable material in some embodiments, plate 1387 and 1389 may not be present.
- the arm is bendable in the X, Y, and Z dimensions
- Embodiments of the arm are not limited to the components shown herein in some embodiments, more than two flexible members may be included in some embodiments, only one flexible member may be included in some embodiments, flexible members may each include only a single wire, or more than two twisted wires.
- the massager device 100 is a sex toy or a medical device.
- the massager device 100 is a G-spcst massager.
- the massager device 100 is a prostate massager.
- the roller is a prostate stimulator.
- the roller is a G-spot stimulator.
- FIG. 2A is a front view showing detail of a portion of an embodiment of a massager device (also a“stimulator” herein) in accordance with embodiments of the present invention as viewed from the direction of arrow 177 of FIG. 1 .
- a massager device also a“stimulator” herein
- FIGs. 2A-2F an external sheath is removed for clarity.
- the roller 104 is spherical.
- the roller 104 has a width (or diameter if spherical) D.
- D ranges from 8 millimeters to 30 millimeters in some embodiments, D ranges from 19 millimeters to 24 millimeters. In some embodiments, the value may be outside of such example range within the scope of the present invention.
- the roller 104 may be comprised of metal, plastic, composite, hard rubber, or other suitable material. The roller 104 is held within the threads of the threaded post 210 by the enclosure portion 212.
- the enclosure 21 1 is an elongate shape having a length L1 , and a width W1 , where L1 is greater than W1 .
- L1 has a value in the range from 5 centimeters to 17 centimeters
- VV1 has a value in the range from 3 centimeters to 7 centimeters.
- roller 104 is disposed to traverse a path, along or in alignment with, longitudinal axis A of the elongate shape of the enclosure. In some embodiments, roller 104 is disposed to traverse a path,
- FIG. 2B is a front view showing detail of a portion of a massager device in accordance with embodiments of the present invention with the enclosure portion 212 removed to illustrate additional parts. In this view, the threaded post 210 is shown.
- the threaded post has threads, an example of which is pointed out at 241 .
- the threads are a protrusion that extend around the elongate core 243 of the threaded post 210 like a screw.
- the threads have a pitch P.
- the pitch P corresponds to the width D of the roller 104.
- the roller 104 is disposed within the plurality threads.
- the roller 104 moves along the threads 241 threaded post 210 to perform a massage stimulation function.
- FIG. 2C is a front view of a portion of a massager device in accordance with embodiments of the present invention showing detail of the enclosure portion 212 without a sheath thereon.
- the enclosure portion 212 has an opening 224 which allows the roller 104 to protrude outside of the enclosure 21 1 .
- the elastic sheath presses the roller 104 firmly against the threaded post 210, keeping the roller 104 disposed within the threads 241 .
- the opening 224 of the enclosure 21 1 serves as a guide for the roller 104.
- the opening 224 has rails, indicated as 293a and 293b, disposed along two sides of a longitudinal axis of the threaded post with the roller 104 disposed therein between.
- the roller 104 travels along path Pa1 , which is defined by the rails of opening 224. in embodiments, the roller travels along a linear path.
- the opening 224 is of a size such that its maximum width W2 is less than the width D of the roller 104 such that the roller 104 may protrude without being able to completely pass through opening 224.
- FIG. 2D is a view showing additional details of a portion of a massager device in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
- the driver 250 has a motor 255 and an encoder 257.
- the driver 250 includes the motor 255, as well as additional mechanical coupling such as shafts, gears, and/or other components for coupling the threaded post 210 to the motor 255
- the motor 255 is an electric motor that operates in a reciprocating manner to alternate between clockwise and counterclockwise (or vis versa) rotation.
- the encoder 257, or other suitable mechanism may be used for tracking the position of the threaded post 210 relative to an initial“home” position. In some embodiments, the encoder 257 may be integrated into the motor 255.
- the motor 255 is mechanically coupled to the threaded post 210.
- FIG. 2E is a side view showing detail of a portion of a massager device in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
- the roller 104 protrudes outside of the enclosure by a protrusion length S.
- the protrusion length S has a value ranging from 8 millimeters to 16 millimeters. In some embodiments, the value may be outside of such example range within the scope of the present invention.
- FIG. 2F is a side view showing detail of a portion of a massager device with start range and end range positions indicated in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention.
- the roller 104 traverses along path G.
- a first position 242 is a starting range position
- a second position 244 is the end range position in some embodiments
- the first position 242 is an end range position
- the second position 244 is the start range position.
- the roller 104 can be made to alternate between the first position 242 and the second position 244, or any intermediate locations between those two positions in some embodiments
- the start range position is user-defined by user input with the end-range position being a default predetermined setting (e.g.
- the end range position is user-defined by user input with the start range position being a default predetermined setting.
- both the start range position and the end-range position are user-defined by user input in some embodiments, both the start range position and the end-range position are default predetermined settings.
- the opening 224 of the enclosure 21 1 serves as a guide for the roller 104.
- the opening 224 has rails, indicated as 293a and 293b, disposed along two sides of a longitudinal axis of the threaded post with the roller 104 disposed therein between.
- the roller 104 travels along a path, which is defined by the rails 293a and 293b of opening 224. in some embodiments, the roller travels along a linear path.
- FIG. 3 shows an embodiment of a stimulator having a tapered threaded post, with external sheath removed for clarity in the embodiment of FIG. 3, massager device 300 is similar to massager device 100 and 100’, except that a tapered threaded post 251 is used.
- the tapered threaded post 251 has an increasing diameter in the direction towards the enclosure tip 232. in FIG. 3, two diameters are indicated, D1 and D2, where D2 is greater than D1 .
- the diameter of the tapered threaded post 251 may gradually increase over the length of the tapered threaded post 251 .
- the tapered threaded post has a minimum diameter ranging from 1 centimeter to 1.5 centimeters, and a maximum diameter of 2 centimeters to 3 centimeters. These values are examples, and any suitable values may be included within the scope of the invention.
- the motor 255 alternates directions periodically to rotate the threaded post 251 in a clockwise direction for a predetermined duration, followed by a counterclockwise direction for a predetermined duration. This causes the roller 104 to move back and forth between the location indicated by 104 and 104’. As the roller 104 moves back and forth, the protrusion length changes. The protrusion length is the length that the roller 104 extends beyond the enclosure. At the position indicated by 104, the roller has a protrusion length Tl At the position indicated by 104’, the roller has a protrusion length T2. in this embodiment, T2 is greater than T 1 .
- the position indicated at 104 is a home position for the roller.
- a home position is an initialization position that may be used as part of a power-on sequence.
- the device may first be brought to its home position.
- the device may be returned to its home position.
- the motor 255 operates to return the roller to the position indicated as 104. This can serve to minimize stretching of an elastic sheath that is disposed over the stimulator when the device is not in use, thereby prolonging the life of the device.
- a processor executes instructions in memory to perform a homing operation prior to shutdown of the device.
- the homing operation returns the roller to the position indicates as 104 based on encoder input, limit switches, or other suitable position indicating mechanisms and/or techniques.
- the tapered threaded post 251 may be installed in a reverse orientation from that shown, such that diameter D1 is greater than diameter D2, and thus, protrusion length 71 is greater than protrusion length T2.
- the increased protrusion length causes the roller 104 to press harder against the G-spot or prostate area during use.
- the applied force of the roller 104 increases as the roller 104 advances towards the enclosure tip 232.
- the threaded post 251 is installed In the reverse orientation, the applied force of the roller 104 decreases as the roller 104 advances towards the enclosure tip 232.
- F!Gs. 4A and 4B show an embodiment of a tapered threaded post 2ST for a stimulator having an ovular roller 457.
- FIG. 4A shows a side view of a tapered threaded post 251 having diameter D1 and diameter D2, where D2 is greater than D1
- FIG. 4B is a perspective view of the tapered threaded post 25T of FIG. 4A.
- the ovular roller 457 can serve to create an increased protrusion length, thereby providing additional pressure on the G-spot or prostate region of the user as compared with the spherical roller 104.
- FIG.5 shows an example of a constant diameter threaded post 261 in
- FIG. 6 shows an example of a hollow threaded post 265 in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention.
- the core of the threaded post is hollow.
- FIG. 7A - 7F show embodiments of a device 700 with a flexible arm in various positions in embodiments, the flexible arm Is flexible such that the arm retains a position when bent.
- a position of the arm 709 and the shaft 719 with respect to one another is adjustable.
- the shape of the arm 709 is adjustable.
- the arm 709 is adaptable into a plurality of shapes.
- Roller 704 is present and outer sheath is removed for clarity.
- Shaft 719 is on a first end 779 of the arm 709 and a second stimulator, shown as pressure field stimulator 703 having cup 701 , is located on a second end 778 of arm 709. Note that in some embodiments, another item (or no item) may be affixed on the second end 778.
- FIG. 7 A shows arm 709 in a straight shape.
- FIG. 7B shows arm 709 in a bent shape within the Y-Z plane.
- FIG. 7C shows the arm 709 in a straight shape as viewed in the X-Z plane.
- FIG. 7D and FIG. 7E show examples of the arm 709 in a bent shape within the X-Z plane.
- FIG. 7F shows an example of the arm 709 bent in various directions within the three-dimensional space of the X-Y-Z planes.
- the arm 709 is adjustable at a plurality of points. For example, in FIG. 7F, three points of bending are shown at Pt1 , Pt2, and Pt3.
- the arm also is adaptable to a shape of a user’s vagina or rectum. Vagina’s and rectums are not usually straight channels, and accordingly, the adaptability can make insertion more comfortable.
- the shape and angle of the arm is adjustable in a single dimension in some embodiments, the shape and angle of the arm is adjustable in two dimensions. In some embodiments, the shape and angle of the arm is adjustable in three dimensions. Since the arm 709 is attached to the pressure field stimulator 703, adjusting the arm 709 allows the user to adjust the position of the shaft 719 relative to the user.
- FIG. 8 is a block diagram 400 showing components of an embodiment of the present invention.
- Diagram 400 includes a processor 404 and a memory 406 coupled to the processor 404, an input/output (I/O) interface 408 coupled to the processor 404, and a user interface 410 coupled to the I/O interface 408.
- I/O input/output
- a power source 402 powers the processor 404, motor 414, and other electronic components.
- Power source 402 may be a battery, which may be a replaceable, or internally sealed rechargeable battery.
- battery may be USB- chargeable, inductively chargeable, or other suitable charging mechanism now known or hereafter developed if should be recognized that any power source, now known or hereafter developed, may be used. More than one battery may be included in some embodiments.
- the stimulation device may be powered by alternating current power, such as 120V or 240V standard household power, with a power adapter comprising voltage regulators to convert the power to an appropriate DC level (e.g. 12V DC).
- the memory 406 may include a non-transitory computer readable medium including, but not limited to, flash, EEPROM, static ram (SRAM), or other suitable storage type.
- the memory 406 contains instructions, that when executed by processor 404, enable embodiments of the present invention.
- the memory may be non- transitory.
- the user interface 410 may comprise one or more buttons, lights, buzzers, liquid crystal displays, and/or other suitable components for control and operation of the massager device.
- the massager device may further include a communication interface 409, which may support a wired and/or wireless communication protocol, including, but not limited to, WiFi, Bluetooth, infrared, or other suitable communication protocol.
- a communication interface 409 which may support a wired and/or wireless communication protocol, including, but not limited to, WiFi, Bluetooth, infrared, or other suitable communication protocol.
- communication interface 409 can enable communication with a remote controller device 421 such as a smartphone or tablet computer to enable additional user interface functions on the remote device.
- a remote controller device 421 such as a smartphone or tablet computer to enable additional user interface functions on the remote device.
- the massager device of diagram 400 may be controllable via an application on the remote device 421 , instead of, or in addition to user interface 410. Accordingly, in some embodiments, the onboard user interface 410 may not be present.
- the massager device further includes motor 414.
- the direction of movement of motor 414 may be controlled via a signal from input/output interface 408.
- the motor 414 is mechanically coupled to threaded post 418.
- a position encoder 412 may be used to allow the processor 404 to track the amount of rotation of the threaded post, and thus, the location of the spherical roller.
- a limit switch array 416 may be utilized to detect an occurrence where the roller travels beyond a specified limit.
- the processor can be configured to disable the motor 414 under such a condition, for safety purposes.
- the current level drawn by the motor is used as a criterion for position detection in embodiments, the current level has a dramatic increase at the end of travel or if the bail stops.
- This condition can be used as a signal to stop operation of the device. This is an example condition, and other occurrences or conditions can be monitored and rectified if necessary.
- F!G. 9 is an exemplary user interface 500 in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. It should be recognized that user interface 500 is an example, and other configurations with more or fewer features thereon may be substituted within the scope of the invention.
- user interface 500 may be rendered on a remote controller (such as 421 of FIG. 8), such as the screen of a smartphone or tablet computer via an application (“app”), or other suitable electronic device.
- the electronic device may pair with the massager device via Bluetooth, WiFi or other wireless communication interface.
- Various operating parameters can be received from entry by a user on the user interface 500, and then sent to the massager device via wireless communication interface.
- the processor (404 of FIG. 8) can implement those operating parameters.
- the size of the range can be set by the user.
- the size of the range can be a distance that is a sub-range (a portion) of the full range. Multiple ranges may be supported in some embodiments. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 9, two ranges are supported.
- the first range has an associated start button 504 and a set button 506. To establish the first range, the user first selects the radio button 502 associated with the first range. The user then presses the start button 504. This starts the motor moving relatively slowly. When the roller 104 is in the desired start position, the user presses the set button 506. The roller 104 continues its motion.
- the user presses the set button 506 again.
- the positional information (e.g. number of steps from the home position in a given direction) is then stored in memory 406.
- Memory 406 may include a non-volatile device such as battery-backed SRAM, flash, or other suitable storage.
- the user can then enter a number of cycles for that range in field 508.
- the user first selects the radio button 512 associated with the first range.
- the user then presses the start button 514. This starts the motor moving relatively slowly.
- the set button 516 When the roller 104 is in the desired start position, the user presses the set button 516. The roller 104 continues its motion.
- buttons, sliders, fields, and other input devices are examples, and other suitable inputs devices may be substituted within the scope of the invention.
- Some embodiments further include a graphic indication of the range settings.
- Graphic indication 522 shows an indication of the range of motion of the spherical roller for the first range.
- graphic indication 524 shows an indication of the range of motion of the spherical roller for the second range.
- a time between ranges may be specified in field 526.
- the massager device moves the spherical roller back and forth within the first range of motion three times.
- the spherical roller then moves to the start of the second range, taking 1 .5 seconds to do so.
- the massager device moves the spherical roller back and forth within the second range of motion two times.
- the cycle then repeats.
- the processor converts the time specified in field 526 to a number of steps.
- the memory (e.g., 406 of FIG. 8) contains instructions, that when executed by the processor, alternate motion direction of the motor such that the roller oscillates between the start range position and the end range position.
- the memory contains instructions, that when executed by the processor, establish a second start range position and a second end range position, wherein the second start range position and second end range position define a second range.
- the memory contains instructions, that when executed by the processor, establish a range transition time to switch between the first range and the second range.
- the operation parameters entered into user interface 500 can be stored in the memory (e.g., 406 of FIG. 4) as part of a user profile in some embodiments, multiple profiles may be stored
- a user profile defines, and may render, the ranges, speeds, and range transition time associated with a user name and/or user device (e.g. smartphone).
- a profile may be shared with other users, for example, by clicking the share button 558. in embodiments, the sharing may be performed using the application that provides the user interface.
- a first user may establish a profile that specifies a first range, second range, corresponding cycle counts, and range transition time for operation of the massager device. The user can then send that profile data to second user (e.g., to their mobile electronic device). The second user can then control a massager device of
- user interface and 900 may be implemented with devices for massage other than the embodiments disclosed herein within the scope of the invention.
- FiGs. 10A and 10B show a massage surface 1000 in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
- the massage surface 1000 may be formed as a sleeve of a non-permeable material such as silicone, having an opening 1004 for receiving an enclosure (e.g., 21 1 of FIG. 2A).
- FIG. 10A shows the massage surface without the enclosure.
- FIG. 10B shows the massage surface with the enclosure 21 1 inserted into the opening 1004 and the roller 104 pushing the membrane 1002 outward.
- the massage surface may include a plurality of grooves formed into the membrane 1002.
- the flexible membrane 1002 further covers the enclosure.
- Other shapes may be formed on the massage surface 1000, including, but not limited to, bumps, spikes, diagonal lines, and/or other suitable shapes and patterns to provide for additional stimulation and pleasurable sensations.
- FIG. 1 1A shows a side view of a massager 1 100 in accordance with some embodiments of the invention having an elongate member 161 , that may be a handle or an insertab!e member, affixed to bendable arm 1 1 19 instead of a second stimulator.
- FIG. 1 1 B shows a front view of the massager 1 100. External sheath is not shown except a portion is represented at 1 57 on FIG. 1 1 A. Arm is shown transparently so that some internal components are visible.
- Member 161 may be rigid and made of plastic, wood, glass, or other suitable material. Components for implementation of the massager may be included within the handle 161 , such as a battery.
- Embodiments may include a user interface 1 134.
- user interface 1 134 comprises user buttons 1 142, 1 144, 1 146, and 1 148.
- user button 1 142 is a power on/off button
- user button 1 144 performs a motor speed increase (increasing the speed of movement of the roller)
- user button 1 146 performs a motor speed decrease (lowering speed of movement of the roller)
- user button 1 148 is used to establish user-defined ranges of motion.
- Other user interfaces are possible and included within the scope of embodiments of the present invention.
- F!G. 1 1 C shows a side view of massager 1 1 10 with a detached sheath 157’ shown in cross-section view for clarity.
- Protrusion 181 extends around the entire cross- section of the sheath 157’.
- sheath 157’ is pulled down in direction 187 over insertabie shaft 21 1 (such that insertable shaft 21 1 fits up through sheath opening 185)
- protrusion 181 interlocks with groove 183 on device 1 100.
- the reciprocal groove 183 and protrusion 181 may be of a size and configuration that they may hold together by friction fit. In other embodiments, adhesive may be used instead of or in addition to the reciprocal groove and protrusion.
- FIG. 12A shows an example usage of an embodiment of the present invention on a user’s body 350, which is depicted as a cross-section.
- User 350 has a massager device 354 in accordance with embodiments of the present invention inserted into a vagina 352.
- the enclosure 31 1 (also serving as the shaft in this example) is inserted into the vagina 352 such that the spherical roller 304 presses against the G-spot region 359 of the user.
- Portion 212 is shown transiucently.
- the base portion 312 is positioned via flexible arm 319 to be pressing against the clitoral region of the user. Flexible arm 319 is bendable by the user, and maintains its deformed shape when bent.
- FIG. 12B shows the device 354 used on body 350 with the enclosure 31 1 positioned further into the vagina 352 with arm 319’ in a straightened and extended position as compared with the position of arm 319 in FIG. 12A.
- the device allows“hands-free” usage such that the user can insert the shaft into the vagina, position the cup 314, and remove any hands as the device operates.
- the shaft s shown inserted into a vagina such may instead be configured for insertion into a rectum, via an anus, for prostate stimulation.
- FIG. 13 shows a cutaway view of a portion of an alternative embodiment of the present invention including a plurality of rollers, with the external sheath removed for clarify in this embodiment, a first roller 1304 and a second roller 1306 are included within enclosure 131 1 .
- a plurality of rollers are included.
- the first roller 1304 and second roller 1306 may be of the same size and/or shape. In other embodiments, the first roller 1304 may be of a different size and/or shape than the second roller 1306.
- FIG. 14 shows a cutaway view of an embodiment, wherein a vibrator 1422 (such as a pancake motor) in included within the shaft/enclosure along with the roller massager.
- a vibrator 1422 such as a pancake motor
- the enclosure 141 1 includes a first motor 1414 which is coupled to threaded post 1418.
- Roller 1404 is disposed on threaded post 1418.
- a second motor 1422 may be included within enclosure 141 1 for imparting vibration to the enclosure 141 1.
- the vibration can provide an additional pleasurable sensation for the user in embodiments, the second motor may be a pancake motor in embodiments, the second motor may be disposed at a distal end of the threaded post 1418, opposite the first motor 1414.
- the second motor 1422 may be configured to operate independently of the first motor 1414, such that the user can enable or disable the vibration
- FIG. 15 shows an embodiment where threaded post 1518 has one or more flattened portions 1527 of the threads such that the friction of the elastic sheath (e.g. 157 of FIG. 1A) causes the roller 1504 to travel over those portions rather than smoothly follow the threads of the threaded post 1518. This creates a“bump” sensation that can be pleasurable to a user.
- the threaded post 1518 may also include some non-flattened portion(s) 1525 of threads. Accordingly, in some embodiments the threads of the threaded post are of an irregular shape.
- the threaded post 1518 includes one or more flattened portions of threads in some embodiments, the threaded post 1518 may include a combination of flattened and non- flattened portions of threads.
- FIG. 18A and FIG. 16B show diagrams of how portions of the opening of the enclosure may be narrower in some areas than in others to achieve a desired plane of the roller protruding therefrom.
- FIG. 16A showing a side cutaway view of a shaft portion.
- the threaded post 1618 is disposed such that it has a plane PL1 parallel to its longitudinal axis.
- the enclosure 161 1 is formed with a curvature C such that the protrusion of the roller 1604 is such that the travel of the roller 1604 is along a plane PL2, where plane PL2 is parallel to plane PL1 .
- FIG. 16B shows the opening 1624 having a varying width. As shown in FIG.
- width WM width WM
- second width Wi2 width Wi2
- third width Wi3 width Wi3.
- width WI2 is less than width Wi1
- width Wi2 is less than width WI3.
- the width of the opening 1624 controls the amount of protrusion of the roller 1604.
- the width of the opening 1624 can be selected to control the amount of protrusion, and thus, affect the travel path of roller 1604.
- FIG. 17 is a front view of a portion of a massager device in accordance with alternative embodiments of the present invention showing detail of the enclosure portion 212 without a sheath thereon.
- the embodiment of FIG. 17 comprises an opening 225 which comprises non-linear rails 295a and 295b.
- the non-linear rails cause the roller 104 to move along path Pa2 when the threaded post rotates.
- the massager device is configured such that the travel path of the roller is non-linear.
- the path Pa2 of roller 104 is an S ⁇ curve
- the roller travels in an S ⁇ curve path between the start range position and the end range position.
- non-linear paths are possible with embodiments of the present invention.
- the non-linear path of the roller 104 can create a pleasurable sensation in some users, as compared with a linear path as depicted in FIG. 2G.
- W6 and L4 may have similar dimensions as in FIG. 2C.
- F!Gs. 18A and 18B show views of a sheath that is disposed over the
- FIG. 18A shows a top-down view.
- the sheath 1802 is flexible, resilient, and elastic, and includes a shaft portion 1809 that stretches over the shaft and an integrated base portion 181 1 that attaches to the enclosure and/or housing of the base/pressure field stimulator of embodiments with a tight fit.
- the sheath is made of silicone, rubber, TPE, plastic or other flexible and elastic material.
- “Elastic material” herein is a material that is expandable by force (such as roller), but returns to its original size when the force (e.g., of the roller) is removed.
- the cup 1806, in some embodiments, is molded into the sheath.
- the cup 1806 includes cavity 1807.
- the cup and sheath consist together of a single material.
- the covering of the shaft, base, and the cup is formed as an integrated piece of elastic material.
- the covering of the shaft, base, and the cup (if present) is formed as an integrated piece of elastic material. Note that injection molding is an example process, and any suitable method of making is included within the scope of the invention.
- FIG. 18B a bottom-up view of sheath 1802 is shown, illustrating the interior of the sheath.
- an interior shaft opening 1808 is configured and disposed to receive an enclosure comprising one or more rollers and a threaded post.
- An attachment point 1804 is formed around the base portion 181 1 in embodiments, attachment point 1804 comprises a raised lip
- the sheath is attached to the shaft or housing in any suitable way. In some embodiments, it may be via reciprocal grooves and protrusions on the shaft or base housing, and sheath, noted as attachment point on the sheath. The sheath may be adhered to the shaft/housing instead or in addition to reciprocal grooves and protrusions.
- FIG. 19 shows a partial cutaway view of the internal components of a base including a second stimulator 1900 in accordance with some embodiments of the invention.
- the second stimulator 1900 includes a housing1902 that houses internal components, including, but not limited to, motor(s), pump(s), batteries, circuits, and/or other components represented generally at 1910.
- the second stimulator is a pressure field stimulator, there is an apparatus included in 1910 that varies the volume of the cup.
- An attachment point, such as groove 1904, is formed within the housing 1902 that is configured and disposed to receive attachment point 1804 (FIG. 18B) of the sheath 1802.
- the housing 1902 may further include at least one support flange 1908, which provides mechanical support for the base portion 181 1 and/or cup 1808 of the sheath 1802. in some embodiments, the width of the groove 1904 and the width of protrusion 1804 are sized such that a tight friction fit forms between them when the protrusion 1804 is applied to groove 1904. In some
- the sheath 1802 may be removable by the user to facilitate cleaning. In other embodiments, the sheath 1802 may be permanently affixed to the housing 1902 via adhesive, sealant, or other suitable technique. [01 OS] in embodiments, the massager device is unitary in structure, meaning the components thereof together form a single product, rather than multiple products which may be used together by a user.
- the device is waterproof such that it may be washed with fluids, like soap and water. Accordingly, the sheath and any other external portions are sealed. This allows a user to dean the device thoroughly between insertions.
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