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WO2016003941A2
WO2016003941A2 PCT/US2015/038382 US2015038382W WO2016003941A2 WO 2016003941 A2 WO2016003941 A2 WO 2016003941A2 US 2015038382 W US2015038382 W US 2015038382W WO 2016003941 A2 WO2016003941 A2 WO 2016003941A2
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Katherine MILLER
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/08—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions
    • A63B71/12—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions for the body or the legs, e.g. for the shoulders
    • A63B71/1216—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions for the body or the legs, e.g. for the shoulders for the genital area

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  • the present invention relates to apparatuses and methods for reducing pressure and discomfort on genitalia by means of a protective insert or padding.
  • Vulvodynia is a frequently used medical term that literally means "vulvar pain”.
  • vulvodynia is a symptom, not a disease, for which there is no identifiable cause.
  • the condition can go on for months or years and is indicated by a variety of unpleasant, chronic vulvar sensations including: burning, rawness, soreness, irritation, sensitivity, and formication.
  • Prolonged sitting may exacerbate these symptoms, and as such the protective design of a garment or padded insert of the present invention may be designed to alleviate these symptoms.
  • the present invention relates to apparatuses and methods for reducing pressure and discomfort on the female external genitalia. More particularly, the present invention relates to apparatuses and methods for reducing pressure on external female genitalia comprising a pad with a center opening wherein the opening of the pad is placed over the genitalia and the pad is positioned to surround the genitalia in order to evenly distribute pressure from the pad.
  • the apparatus comprises a pad with an opening configured to surround the genitalia, wherein the opening of the pad is placed over the genitalia.
  • the methods include evenly distributing pressure, originating from an activity, on an external female genitalia by placing a pad with an opening over the genitalia.
  • the opening is placed over the genitalia and the pad is positioned to surround the genitalia.
  • the even distribution of pressure preferably reduces friction that preferably ameliorates discomfort on the female external genitalia.
  • the unique cut out design of the present invention preferably allows for perpetually applied pressure increased by the padding and/or seats to be evenly distributed. Reducing friction and discomfort on tire female external genitalia.
  • the design preferably remains functional, dynamic and comfortable while supporting and protecting the active, chronic, or postoperative individual.
  • the pad can be made up of a foam material.
  • the foam material can be a memory foam.
  • the foam material can be a viscoelastic polyurethane foam.
  • the foam material can have a soft density.
  • the foam material can have a medium density.
  • the foam material can have a firm density.
  • the present invention further comprises a perforating sheet.
  • the apparatus can be an insert.
  • the apparatus can be a garment.
  • the garment can be an athletic garment.
  • the garment can be an undergarment.
  • the pad can have a thickness ranging from l/8"to 1/2", though more preferably l/8"to 1".
  • the present invention can include a method for reducing pain associated with vulvodynia comprising distributing pressure evenly on an external female genitalia by placing a pad with an opening over the genitalia, wherein the opening can be placed over the genitalia and the pad can be positioned to surround the genitalia.
  • Figure 1 is a diagram that shows a simple overview for use of the invention.
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view that shows the overall design of the invention.
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view that shows an embodiment of the invention that includes a perforating sheet.
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view that shows the attachment means on the ventral side of the invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • Method (1) - Step(l) 501 a person 4 decides to perform a strenuous activity 3 that involves friction between the genitals and an object that otherwise impacts the genitalia.
  • Method (1) - Step(l) 501 a person 4 inserts the pad 1 into the clothing adjacent to the genitalia that is being worn during the strenuous activity 3, (herein termed the Method (1) - Step(2) 502 ).
  • the person 4 performs the strenuous activity 3 while the pad reduces friction between the genitalia and the clothing, (herein termed the Method (1) - Step(3) 503 ).
  • Method (1) 500 The aforementioned method is herein termed Method (1) 500. While the steps in Method (1) 500 are depicted in a particular order, the principles of the present disclosure are not limited to the order depicted immediately above. Additionally, embodiments of the Method (1) 500 process can include more or less steps than those depicted.
  • the pad 1 or cut out design can be manufactured for athletic wear, undergarments, training gear, uniforms, and/or recreational swim wear.
  • a separate pad 1 that is thinner may be worn beneath clothing to smooth the divide for cosmetic and daily comfort,
  • the concept for this design can be manufactured as garment such as an athletic garment.
  • this protective design may be a patterned in the re-designing of currendy manufactured cycling shorts.
  • the apparatus is preferably designed with a heavily padded insert to be placed around the crotch area and a unique cut-out design allowing for perpetually applied pressure increased by the padding and/or seats to be evenly distributed, reducing friction and discomfort on the female external genitalia.
  • the design of the present invention can be inserted into undergarments for protection during a variety of activities.
  • the reusable precut oval foam design with a cut-out center can be layered to an individuals desired thickness 1.
  • the concept for this design can be manufactured as an
  • the undergarment of the present invention could assist with up to, but not limited to, a 4-6 week post-surgical recovery period eliminating any lateral tension and is far more discreet than sitting on a"donut pillow".
  • the same cut out design may be used in a disposable, adhesive backed, absorbent padding.
  • the apparatus may be used for postpartum care,
  • the apparatus may also be used as a traditional maxi pad that is preferably smaller in size.
  • the concept for this design can be manufactured or as external padding 10 placed directly against the skin into a pair of under garments.
  • the design of the present invention could be inserted into undergarments for protection during a variety of activities.
  • the reusable precut oval foam design 11 with a cut-out center 12 could be layered to an individual's desired thickness using the adhesive backed Memory Foam in a soft, medium, or firm density.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention. As shown in Figure 1, the pad has a center opening wherein the opening of the pad 1 is placed over the genitalia and the pad is positioned to surround the genitalia in order to evenly distribute pressure from the pad.
  • attachment means 2 may include a mechanism to attach the pad 1 to the clothing so that it does not slide around during strenuous activity 3.
  • strenuous activity 3 is broadly thought to include an activity performed by a person 4 that involves friction between an object and the persons 4 genitalia.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention, where there is attachment means on the ventral side of the pad 1.
  • the pad may be used without adhesive, because the pad 1 may be more easily adjusted during strenuous activity 3 in some situations, or the pad 1 may be more easily removed from the clothing.
  • ventral surface 8 of the pad is found adjacent to the surface of the clothes.
  • the ventral surface 8 is connected with the attachment means 2 to the pad on one side.
  • the dorsal surface 9 may be found adjacent to the skin of the wearer.
  • the pad 1 preferably comprises 5 components, referred to as the anterior region 5, the posterior region 6, the mid region 7, the ventral surface 8, and the dorsal surface 9.
  • the pad 1 is chiefly thought to be composed of foam, but in some cases it may also may be made of memory foam, viscoelastic polyurethane foam, neoprene, synthetic rubber, polyeurathane, or sorbothane.
  • the pad 1 is positionally situated, to surround the genitalia, wherein the opening of the pad can be placed over the genitalia. Some purposes of the pad 1 are to both 1) reduce pressure on external female genitalia and 2) distribute pressure evenly on an external female genitalia.
  • the preferred material for the cut out comfort design can be 1/4" to I", more preferably
  • the apparatus may be made with 1/8", 1/4", 1/2" or 1" adhesive backed Memory Foam with medium density.
  • the dimensions may be altered slightly according to the size of the garment and perforating sheets of memory foam could allow for a custom fit.
  • the apparatus of the present invention can be preferably 2 to 3 inches wide, more preferably 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 inches wide, and most preferably 1 to 2 inches wide, for example 2 inches wide.
  • the apparatus of the present invention can be preferably 3 to 5 1/2 inches long, more preferably 3 to 4 inches long, and most preferably 3 to 3-1/2 inches long, for example 3-1/2 inches long.
  • the cut out portion of the present invention can be preferably 1/2 to 1- 1/2 inches wide, more preferably 1 to 1 -1/2 inches wide, and most preferably 1/2 to 1 inch wide, for example 1 inch wide.
  • the cut out of the present invention can be preferably 1 to 2 inches long, more preferably 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 inches long, and most preferably 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches long, for example 1/2 inches longln one embodiment, the apparatus may be used for either cosmetic purposes or comfort while participating in any saddle sport, seated, or riding activity where prolonged pressure occurs, in active wear that has a tendency to shift, or post surgically where pressure should be avoided.
  • the anterior region 5 of the pad is found distal from the perineum, towards the front of human body or mons pubis, and near the mons pubis.
  • a functional purpose of the anterior region 5 is to provide a cushioned region outside the mid region 7 that also may adheres via friction or adhesive.
  • the posterior region 6 is found adjacent or near to the perineum, towards the posterior of the human body, and near the posterior fourchet.
  • One aim of the posterior region 6 is to provide a larger cushioned region than the anterior region 5 that lies outside the mid region 7 that also may adheres via friction or adhesive.
  • the mid region 7 is positionally situated, around one or more of the external protruding parts of the labia majora, and/or around around one or more of the external prouding parts of the labia minora, and/or around around one or more of the external protruding parts of the clitoral hood, and/or around the prepuce of the clitoris, and/or around the vestibule, and and/or around the urethral opening. Any one of these components may be missing and the pad may be shifted due to comfort reasons or variability in anatomy. Further, the mid region 7 is designed to capture any external parts of the external anatomy that are susceptible to becoming chafed or injured during strenuous activity 3.
  • the mid region 7 may comprise a perforating sheet region 10.
  • the perforating sheet region 10 may surround the opening 11. If the perforating sheet region 10 is absent, one may reason that then the opening 11 dimensions may be fixed.
  • the perforating sheet region 10 aims to have a means by which can remove portions of the pad 1 opening 11 in order to accomodate anatomy variability.
  • the opening 11 is to surround the external genitalia and prevent friction associated with strenuous activity 3. In some instances of the invention, it is reasonable to contemplate that if the opening 11 is not required than there may be no opening, but an indentation that performs the same function. For example, some embodiments may use an indentation 12, a curved divot 13, or a groove 14, instead of the opening 11.
  • the application of the apparatus may include following, but are not limited to: cycling; mountain biking; spinning; recumbent bike; bicycle taxi/courier; unicycling or circus performers; acrobatics; cheerleading (shoulder sitting); horseback riding; jumping; rodeo; kayaking; rowing/crew; truck driving; motorcyclist; motor cross; gymnasts (beginner/training pants); volleyball; and any tight fitting pant or short that the wearer prefers a smoother look and feel.

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  • Professional, Industrial, Or Sporting Protective Garments (AREA)

Abstract

La présente invention concerne des appareils et des procédés pour réduire la pression et la gêne sur les parties génitales extérieures de la femme. Plus particulièrement, la présente invention concerne des appareils et des procédés pour réduire la pression sur les parties génitales extérieures de la femme comprenant un tampon avec une ouverture centrale, l'ouverture du tampon étant placée sur les parties génitales et le tampon étant positionné de façon à entourer les parties génitales afin de répartir uniformément la pression exercée par le tampon. L'appareil comprend un tampon avec une ouverture configurée pour entourer les parties génitales, l'ouverture du tampon étant placée sur les parties génitales.
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