Vaginal stimulator for controlling urinary incontinence in women
US4785828A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 6, 1986 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S128/25
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vaginal stimulator adapted to be inserted into a women'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.
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