Patent ID: 6258015
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
An exercise device for strengthening a user's vaginal muscles while precluding the over insertion of the device during use comprising, in combination:a first component about 190 millimeters plus or minus 10 percent in length and having a distal region with a distal end and a proximal region with a proximal end and an intermediate region there between, the distal region being formed in a cone shaped configuration with a maximum radius of curvature of about 16 millimeters plus or minus 10 percent spaced about 25 millimeters plus or minus 10 percent from the distal end, the proximal region being formed in a semi-cylindrical shaped configuration with a constant radius of curvature of about 16 millimeters plus or minus 10 percent spaced continuously from about 91 millimeters plus or minus 10 percent from the proximal end, the intermediate region being formed in a generally flat configuration with a constant width of about 32 millimeters plus or minus 10 percent spaced between the proximal region and the distal region, the first component forming a recess between the distal region and the proximal end;a second component about 166 millimeters plus or minus 10 percent in length and having a distal region with a distal end and a proximal region with a proximal end and an intermediate region there between, the distal region being formed in a thin disc shaped configuration with a maximum radius of curvature of about 16 millimeters plus or minus 10 percent, the proximal region being formed in a semi-cylindrical shaped configuration with a constant radius of curvature of about 16 millimeters plus or minus 10 percent spaced continuously from about 91 millimeters plus or minus 10 percent from the proximal end, the intermediate region being formed in a generally flat configuration with a constant width of about 32 millimeters plus or minus 10 percent spaced between the proximal region and the distal region, the second component being positionable within the recess of the first component;a hinge coupling to the proximal ends of the first and the second components for the pivotal coupling and rotational movement between an open orientation with the second component spaced from the first component and a closed orientation wherein the second component is within the recess of the first component with the semi cylindrical regions of the first and second components form an essentially cylindrical shape and with the flat portions of the first and second components parallel with respect to each other;an enlarged annular collar having a first half on the first component between the intermediate and proximal regions and a second half on-the second component between the distal and proximal regions, the annular collar being co-axial with the first and second components when in the closed orientation with a radius of curvature of between about 25 millimeters plus or minus 10 percent which is greater than the radius of curvature of the proximal regions and an axial length of about 5.0 millimeters and with flat surfaces above and below;a distal transition region with a conical configuration between the distal and intermediate regions of the first and second components to facilitate insertion and removal of the device and proximal transition region with a right angle cross sectional configuration between the collar halves and the intermediate regions of the first and second components to preclude over insertion of the device during use;a post extending upwardly from the intermediate region of the first component to contact a central extent of the intermediate region of the second component when in the closed orientation to preclude pinching during operation and use;two pair of hollow cylinders within the proximal regions of the first and second components, each pair being in axial alignment when in the closed orientation and with a pair of coil springs there within urging the first and second components into the open orientation during use; andan annular groove within the exterior surfaces of the proximal regions of the first and second components adjacent to the collar halves and with an associated elastomeric O-ring positionable there within to hold the first and second components in the closed orientation during storage and transportation but removable therefrom when in use.