Patent ID: 8727961
Filing Date: 2014-05-20
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An apparatus arranged around a central axis for treating urinary incontinence said apparatus being sized and shaped for human intra-vaginal insertion, comprising: a node rotationally symmetrically located around the central axis thereof, said central axis being along a long axis of said apparatus and said apparatus configured so that said long axis lies along a vagina when inserted therein; a support section adapted for providing urethral support attached to said node using a plurality of outwardly extending arms; an extending insert adapted to increase the diameter of said support section by outwardly urging the arms; on anchoring section adapted for resisting movement of said apparatus attached to said node, when in said vagina; and, a separate cover configured to provide urethral support, thereby applying support to said urethra only during an increase in intra-abdominal pressure, wherein said node is no longer than 30% of the entire length of said apparatus comprising said node, support section and said anchoring section together.