Method and apparatus to relieve menstrual pain
US8191550B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/023
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus to relieve menstrual cramping includes one or more tapered pads having an inner and outer side, each outer side being semi-rigid and each inner side being flexible. The outer side of each pad is connected to one or more straps having first and second ends. A fastener is attached to the first end of each strap and a corresponding second fastener attaches to the second end of each strap. The apparatus includes a variable compression drive located proximate to one pad to create a compression force through each strap when the first and corresponding second fasteners connect. The drive includes an outer drum shell, an inner rotator having an inner diameter that is treaded, a motor which communications with the inner rotator, and a threaded shaft which engages the inner diameter of the inner rotator. A tab attaches the threaded shaft to the strap.
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