WO2020000067A1

WO2020000067A1 - Intravaginal device for perineal and pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation

Info

Publication number: WO2020000067A1
Application number: PCT/BR2018/050208
Authority: WO
Inventors: Nilza Maria DA NAVE E CASTRO
Original assignee: Da Nave E Castro Nilza Maria
Priority date: 2018-06-26
Filing date: 2018-06-26
Publication date: 2020-01-02

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device (1) that has a cylindrical graduated body (C) with convex ends (2), consisting of one part with an internal screw thread (3) and another part with an external screw thread (4), which when properly screwed together form an internal structure (5) that can receive weights ranging between 20 g and 300 g, preferably weights of 80 g (6), 125 g (7) and 180 g (8), forming an ideal shape for being introduced and remaining in the vagina of a woman who, having chosen the ideal weight, can then exercise her pelvic floor muscles.

Description

INTRAVAGINAL DEVICE FOR REHABILITATION OF THE MUSCULATURE OF

PELVIC AND PERINEOUS FLOOR

This patent application is for a stepped cylindrical body device with convex ends formed by two threaded parts which form a void to be filled by different weights, so that the contour and dimensional are suitable for introduction and stay in the vaginal canal, allowing the woman to exercise the pelvic / perineum floor muscles.

With the growing life expectancy of the population, the concern with the quality and health related to the aging process becomes increasingly evident and necessary. Pathologies related to weakness of the pelvic floor muscles, such as urinary incontinence, are increasingly present in women's lives causing a social and hygienic problem. According to the Brazilian Society of Incontinence one third of women over 40 have some type of incontinence, which results in about ten million incontinents in the country. This reality is embarrassing and limiting and may become a public health problem. The rehabilitation of the pelvic floor muscle through its strengthening is recognized worldwide as the gold standard of treatment, being able to return the integrity and quality of life to these people. One of the techniques applied to strengthen this musculature and restore continence is the use of vaginal devices.

[003] The current state of the art anticipates US Patent Document 4895363 "Set of parts and methods for testing and / or strengthening pelvic floor muscles" which provides for a plurality of scenic devices of identical size and shape but different weights. The device is inserted into the woman's vagina and if the pelvic floor muscles do not retain it at that weight, it is replaced by a heavier one. This is a measure of muscle strength that should be exercised with it for a predetermined time of 15 to 20 minutes a day.

[005] The above product with specific weight and size ranging from 20 to 75 grams was developed without studies that would imply better device configuration and size, as well as analyzes that could demonstrate the effectiveness of the graded weights chosen as a gain. force. Thus, the cones on the market are inefficient because they are too small, resembling an intimate pad that will accommodate the internal muscles without generating perception stimulus and reflex contraction, and for presenting insufficient weights for muscle fiber recruitment and strength gain. In addition, they are represented by several pieces each with their weight.

There are also ben wa balls in the erotic market and products that are used to strengthen intravaginal muscles marketed in sex shops for other purposes without weights and studies aimed at improving perception and local muscle rehabilitation. They do not work in the medical field.

Aware of the state of the art, its shortcomings and limitations, the inventor, a health care professional, after observations, studies and research, has created the "Pervasic and Perineal Floor Muscle Rehabilitation Device" in question, which has In order to enable women to work their muscles more effectively, quickly and with quality, in a single structure where different weights can be placed, a differentiated configuration has been assigned that respects the local anatomy that can reach the muscles more effectively, promoting an increase in your perception and strength. The encapsulated working weights have been modified and gradually increased to promote muscle strengthening as it is skeletal muscle.

It is also proposed of this innovation to develop a device that can effect local perception and gain strength of the pelvic floor in the shortest possible time, as well as prevent pathologies related to weakness of this musculature. It is estimated that 99.9% of women will develop some type of pathology related to lack of perception and strength in the perineal muscles over the course of their lives.

[009] For a better explanation of innovation, below are the drawings that represent by way of illustration and not limitation.

Figure 1: Perspective view of the intravaginal device for rehabilitation of the pelvic and perineum floor muscles;

Figure 2: Exploded perspective view of the intravaginal device for rehabilitation of the pelvic and perineum floor muscles;

Figure 3: Lateral view of the intravaginal device for rehabilitation of the pelvic and perineum floor muscles;

Figure 4: Lateral sectional view of the intravaginal device for rehabilitation of the pelvic and perineum floor muscles weighing 80g;

Figure 5: Lateral sectional view of the intravaginal device for rehabilitation of the pelvic and perineum floor muscles weighing 125g; Figure 6: Lateral cross-sectional view of the intravaginal device for rehabilitation of the pelvic and perineum floor muscles weighing 180g.

[010] The “INTRAVAGINAL DEVICE FOR REPAIRING THE PELVIC AND PERINEOUS FLOOR MUSCULATURE” which motivates this patent application refers to a stepped cylindrical body (C) device (1) with convex ends (2) having a threaded part (3) and another threaded external part (4), which, properly threaded, form an internal structure (5) for receiving weights ranging from 20g to 300g, preferably with weights of 80g (6), 125g (7) and 180 g (8), configuring an ideal format for introduction and permanence in the woman's vagina that, with the choice of the ideal weight, will be able to exercise the pelvic floor muscles.

More particularly, the device (1) comprises a unique structure when joining the inner threaded part (3) with the outer threaded part (4) of the stepped cylindrical body (C) with the convex ends (2) which will give rise to the internal structure (5) which will accommodate the weight ranging from 20g to 300g, preferably those of 80g (6), the weight of 125g and the weight of 180g. The stepped cylindrical body (C) can weigh a minimum of 26g when mounted without weights (6, 7, 8) and a maximum of 206 when mounted with a weight of 180g (8). The configuration was elaborated respecting the local anatomy and the dimensions of the vaginal canal, as well as the external reliefs and / or staggering designed to improve the grip and impose a resistance to the device (1) when introducing to training. The device (1) is 8 cm long and 3.3 cm at its largest diameter. This diameter can reach the limit necessary to develop muscle recruitment and sagging. May also vary in weight.

Claims

CLAIM

1) “INTRAVAGINAL DEVICE FOR REHABILITATION OF THE PENVIC AND PERINEOUS FLOOR MUSCULATURE”, characterized in that it forms a unique structure when the inner threaded part (3) and the outer threaded part (4) of the stepped cylindrical body (C) are joined. the convex ends (2) which will give rise to the internal structure (5) which will receive the weight from 20g to 300g, preferably from 80g (6), the weight of 125g and the weight of 180g; The stepped cylindrical body (C) may weigh at least 26g; The device (1) is 8 cm long and 3.3 cm at its largest diameter.