Light therapy device for treatment of the vagina and vulva

The light therapy device for treatment of the vagina and vulva includes internal and external sections. The internal section is for treatment of the vagina, the external section is for treatment of the vulva. A frame joins the two primary components of the device: an insertion structure that is covered in a pliable cover, and a flexible wrap. Insertion structure is for internal treatment of the vagina. These insertion structure includes a rigid or semi rigid body that supports two sets of leads. An external wrap provides light therapy to the vulva. The wrap includes a flexible LED array that allows the user to contour the wrap to the shape of her body while maintaining electrical continuity to avoid damage to the LEDs.

FIELD

This invention relates to the field of light therapy and more particularly to a device for the internal and external application of therapeutic light to the vagina and vulva.

BACKGROUND

Light is an effective treatment for multiple disorders. It can increase blood flow, treat skin conditions, and improve overall health.

Effectiveness of light as a treatment is hampered by the difficulty in applying it to a specific area for a long period of time. Patients may not be willing, or able, to spend sufficient time with a device applied to an area to receive full therapeutic benefit.

Additionally, certain areas of the body are difficult to treat with light due to shape or location.

The vagina is particularly difficult to treat using light because it is internal.

What is needed is a device that can provide internal light therapy to the vagina while also providing external light therapy to the vulva.

SUMMARY

The light therapy device for treatment of the vagina and vulva includes internal and external sections. The internal section is for treatment of the vagina, the external section is for treatment of the vulva.

A frame joins the two primary components of the device: an insertion structure that is enclosed by a pliable cover, and a flexible wrap.

The insertion structure is for internal treatment of the vagina. The insertion structure includes a rigid or semi rigid body supporting two sets of LEDs. The first set of LEDs is outward facing along the outer surface of the insertion structure, emitting light 360 degrees, toward the walls of the vagina. The second set of LEDs is at the tip of the insertion structure, also emitting light outward, upward into the vagina.

The insertion structure is surrounded by a flexible/pliable cover, the flexible cover preferably of a contoured shape. The flexible cover is removable to provide user access to the LEDs, and to allow the flexible cover to be cleaned without risk of moisture or cleaning products damaging the LEDs.

While the cover seeks to prevent contamination of the LEDs, if contamination does occur the user can remove the flexible cover and clean the LEDs manually.

The flexible cover is formed from a material that allows the light emitted by the LEDs to pass through to the vaginal walls.

The base of the flexible cover preferably includes a flare to avoid over-insertion. The contoured shape includes high points—apexes—and low points—valleys. The contoured shape fits the musculature of the vagina to increase user comfort The shape is also compatible with kegels—a type of pelvic floor exercise.

An external wrap provides light therapy to the vulva. The wrap includes a flexible LED array that allows the user to contour the wrap to the shape of her body while maintaining electrical continuity to avoid damage to the LEDs.

The wrap is optionally shaped as two wings, the wings able to bend toward and away from the insertion structure.

The flexible LED arrays of the wrap are divided into two wing LED arrays and a central LED array. The central LED array emits light around the vaginal opening. The two wing LED arrays are intended to be oriented along the vertical axis of the user, i.e., up toward the belly button and down between the legs.

Optional leg wraps help keep the device in place. The leg wraps form an X-pattern across the device itself and around the user's upper legs. The weight of the device is then supported by the user's legs, rather than via the internal structure within the vagina. The device can be supported and used under clothing if desired.

The LED light therapy provides multiple benefits, including disinfection, heating, and healing.

Colors of light include 680 nm red light and 405 nm-470 nm blue light.

The light therapy device for treatment of the vagina and vulva optionally includes an integrated source of vibration, such as a motor with offset weight. The vibration can support strengthening of vaginal muscles, or be used for pleasure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Referring toFIGS. 1 and 2, a first isometric view, and a back view, of the light therapy device for treatment of the vagina and vulva are shown.

The vaginal therapy light1is divided into internal treatment components12and external treatment components14connected via the frame10.

The internal treatment components12include pliable cover20that covers an insertion structure40(seeFIG. 4).

The external treatment components14include a wrap50that supports two flexible LED arrays52—the wing LED arrays54and the central LED array56. The wrap50can bend toward and away from the insertion structure40(seeFIG. 4).

The frame10also includes a power switch58and charging port60connected to internal electronics (not shown).

Referring toFIGS. 3 and 4, two side views, showing external and internal structure, of the light therapy device for treatment of the vagina and vulva are shown.

The internal treatment components12include the rigid or semi-rigid insertion structure40protected by the pliable cover20.

The external treatment components14include the wrap50, with optional strap slots62to help the user wear the device.

The frame10is shown with power switch58.

Referring toFIG. 5, an exploded view of the light therapy device for treatment of the vagina and vulva is shown.

The insertion structure40includes outward-facing LEDs44placed along its circumference, and distal LEDs46placed at its tip.

A pliable cover20is shaped for complete enclosure of the insertion structure40, protecting the insertion structure40from contamination1sand maintaining its cleanliness.

The pliable cover20optionally includes an external contoured shape22. The contoured shape22includes high points, shown as apexes24, low points shown as valleys26, a tip28, and a base30with optional flare32.

Also shown is wrap50.

Referring toFIGS. 6 and 7, a first isometric exploded view and a second isometric exploded view of the light therapy device for treatment of the vagina and vulva are shown.

The vaginal therapy light1is shown with wrap50, including the flexible LED arrays52formed from the wing LED array54and the central LED array56.

Also shown are the locking ridges34of the pliable cover20, interfacing with the locking teeth70of the insertion structure40to keep the pliable cover20in place during use.