US4873996A
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Vaginal stimulator for controlling urinary incontinence in women
Assignee: DJO LLC
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Filing: 1988-08-18
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Granted: 1989-10-17
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Expires: 2008-08-18
Abstract
Abstract A vaginal stimulator adapted to be inserted into a woman's vagina to stimulate and constrict muscles therein and prevent the flow of urine through the urethra. A vaginal plug having a conical tip includes a power supply, pulse generator, on/off switch and intensity control switch mounted therein. Electrodes coupled to the pulse generator are positioned on an exterior surface of the vaginal plug. A disposable condom is unrolled over the vaginal plug and includes conductive elements which are positioned in electrical contact with the electrodes to carry the electric pulses to the muscles.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald D. Maurer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 05:49
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61N; A61N1/00; A61N1/02; A61N1/04; A61N1/05; A61N1/0521; A61N1/0524; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/0004; A61F2/0031; A61F2/005; A61F6/00; A61F6/02; A61N1/18; A61N1/20; A61N1/30; A61N1/303; A61N1/306
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
A condom which can be removably unrolled onto a vaginal plug of the type having electrodes on an exterior surface of the plug, wherein the condom is collapsible, fabricated of stretchable, pliable and impermeable material, and includes at least one pair of spaced-apart conductive elements positioned so as to be in electrical contact with the electrodes when the condom is unrolled onto the plug.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
A condom which can be removably unrolled onto a vaginal plug of the type having electrodes on an exterior surface of the plug, wherein the condom is collapsible, fabricated of stretchable, pliable and impermeable material, and includes at least one pair of spaced-apart conductive elements positioned so as to be in electrical contact with the electrodes when the condom is unrolled onto the plug.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The condom of claim 1 wherein the conductive elements include a pair of annular conductive elements.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The condom of claim 1 wherein the conductive elements include a pair of linear conductive elements oriented parallel to a longitudinal axis of the condom.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The condom of claim 1 wherein the conductive elements are conductive polymer elements.
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