Finger Sleeve For Sexual Stimulation

A finger sleeve for use a sexual stimulation device includes an elongated body having a distal portion including a cavity configured to accept a fingernail of a user.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a sexual stimulation aid in the form of a finger sleeve.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Throughout history, fingernails have been adorned, painted, and grown to lengths in an effort to enhance beauty or show status. Some people enjoy having long natural fingernails and others prefer wearing artificial nails. Noblewomen of the Ming Dynasty of China wore very long artificial nails as a status symbol indicating that they did not have to do manual labor. In the early 1800s, upper-class women of Greece often wore empty pistachio shells over their nails. Additionally, ancient Egyptian women wore nail extensions from materials that were luxuries and available only to the wealthy, such as bone, ivory and gold.

However, long natural fingernails as well as long artificial nails are not conducive to sexual penetration during masturbation or digital stimulation with a partner. Body orifices such as a vagina and anus include sensitive body tissues that may be damaged by long fingernails, natural or artificial. Furthermore, accidents may occur that lead to a portion of a fingernail to be dislodged inside of a body orifice. A need exists for body-safe finger sleeves to provide a setting that allows for sexual penetration and can accommodate fingernails that protrude over the forward edge of fingertips.

Presently, there is no solution to sexual penetration with a finger having a fingernail protruding over the forward edge of the fingertip.

The present disclosure seeks to provide a solution to the above mentioned problems by providing a finger sleeve with an internal fingernail holding cavity that allows for sexual penetration with a finger having a fingernail protruding over the forward edge of the fingertip by a user.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In one aspect of the disclosure, a finger sleeve includes a canal for holding a finger, the canal includes an opening at one end. The finger sleeve also includes a solid barrier located at a second end of the canal. A fingernail cavity extends over the solid barrier and is configured to hold a fingernail of a user. The solid barrier includes one or more arches and is configured to contact the tip of the finger. The finger sleeve can also include an external layer surrounding the canal, solid barrier, and fingernail cavity. The finger sleeve can also have one or more protrusions, textures, or perforations on the external layer. In some embodiments, the canal, solid barrier, and fingernail cavity are formed of silicone. In some embodiments, the canal is configured to grip the finger so as to remain stationary during movement of sexual penetration. In some embodiments, the finger sleeve is clear, colored, or glow in the dark.

In another aspect of the disclosure, a sexual aid device includes an elongated body having an outer surface, a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis extending from the proximal end to the distal end. The device can include an opening at the proximal end configured to accept a user's finger. An abutment can be positioned within the elongated body configured to abut a tip of the user's finger. The device can include a recess configured to receive a fingernail of the user, the recess being offset from the longitudinal axis and extending over the abutment. The sexual aid device of claim can include one or more projections, protrusions, knobs, bumps, rings, perforations, recesses, or textures. A diameter of the elongated body can be in the range of 1 cm to 3 cm. In some embodiments, the elongated body can have a length from the proximal end to the distal end in a range of 5 cm-15 cm. In some embodiments, the recess can include a length of 1 cm to 4 cm. In some embodiments, the device can include a power source and a switch to control a stimulation element. The stimulation element can include one of a vibratory device, a heat generating device, or a sound output device. In some embodiments, the outer surface of the elongated body can include a first diameter at one location and a second diameter at a second location, the second diameter being different than the first diameter. In some embodiments, the elongated body can be formed of silicone. In some embodiments, the elongated body can be flexible, while in others it can include a first flexible portion and a second rigid portion.

In another aspect of the disclosure, a method of sexual penetration can include inserting a finger into a sleeve having a canal for holding the finger. The method may include contacting a barrier with the tip of the finger and placing a fingernail protruding beyond the tip of the finger in a fingernail recess and inserting the sleeve into a body orifice.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present disclosure sets forth a finger sleeve with an internal fingernail holding cavity that allows for sexual penetration with a finger having a fingernail protruding over the forward edge of the fingertip by a user. The head of the finger sleeve has an internal cavity that accommodates a protruding fingernail. A barrier exists that surrounds the internal fingernail holding cavity and sustains the figure of the finger sleeve. These parts are encased by an external layer that provides a setting for sexual penetration.

Preferably, the finger sleeve is made out of silicone. The intent of this aspect is, but not by way of limitation: so that the finger sleeve remains sturdy, yet flexible for movement during sexual penetration, while resisting abrasion from a protruding fingernail; so the antimicrobial effect of silicone allows for cleaning with minimal effort from a user and promotes reusing of finger sleeves which is sustainable to the environment and practical to consumers; with respect to silicone being hypoallergenic, the type of material used to make the finger sleeve does not restrict users who are sensitive to allergic reactions. Another preference is that the finger sleeve be produced with internal fingernail holding cavities of various shapes and sizes. The intent of this aspect is for the finger sleeve to be extremely compatible to users, allowing a finger sleeve to be worn with an fingernail cavity length and shape most similar to the length and shape of the user's fingernail as well as the finger canal to fit snug and grip around the user's finger, for best use of the device.

Referring to the drawings, there is shown a finger sleeve10. The finger sleeve10includes an elongated body having a proximal end13, a distal end17, and a longitudinal axis11extending therebetween. The finger sleeve10may include a circular cross-section and can include an outer diameter in the range of approximately 1 to 3 cm. In other embodiments, the finger sleeve10may have a cross-sectional shape other than circular, for example oval, triangular, diamond, heart-shaped, square, and rectangular. The overall length of the finger sleeve10can be in the range of approximately 5 cm to 15 cm. The proximal end13includes an opening14configured to receive a finger of a user. The distal end17includes a bulbous or rounded shape to allow the sleeve10to easily be inserted into a body orifice such as a vagina, anus, or mouth. The finger sleeve10also includes a finger canal12, a barrier16, a fingernail cavity18, and an external layer20. In some embodiments, the components of the finger sleeve10can be formed individually and then attached together to form an integral unit. In other embodiments, each of the elements of the finger sleeve10can be made as a single unit, for example the sleeve10can be made by injection molding.

The finger canal12is configured for holding a finger and extends from the opening14to the barrier16. The finger canal12preferably holds a user's finger in a gripping fashion so the finger sleeve10remains stationary on a user's finger during movement of sexual penetration. The finger sleeve10may include one or more structures that can aid in the gripping of a finger inserted into the canal12or to achieve a desired rigidity of the finger sleeve10. For example, as shown inFIG. 1B, the finger sleeve10can include one or more ridges110that extend from the proximal end13to the distal end17along the inner surface of the canal12. While these ridges are shown as having a dome-shaped cross-section, the ridges could also have a triangular, rectangular, or circular cross-section. The one or more ridges110may also only extend along a portion of the finger sleeve10. Additionally, while the one or more ridges110are shown equally spaced around the inside diameter of the finger canal12, the one or more ridges110can be spaced along one surface is so desired.

The finger sleeve10may also include one or more recesses111in the wall of the finger canal12as shown inFIG. 1B. The one or more recesses111may extending along the longitudinal axis from the proximal end13to the distal end17, or only a portion thereof. The size and shape of the one or more recesses111may vary from one to another to achieve a desired flexibility or rigidity of the finger sleeve10. In some embodiments, the grooves or recesses may be perpendicular to the longitudinal axis11, and may be configured as rings along the inner surface of finger canal12. This configuration may allow for greater bending of the sleeve10at desired locations.

At the proximal end13of the finger canal12there is an opening14where a user's finger can be easily inserted and removed from the finger sleeve10. At the head of the finger canal12there is preferably a barrier16that meets the tip of a user's finger to confine the user's finger inside the finger canal12during movement of sexual penetration. The fingernail cavity18extends from the finger canal12so the user's finger can be properly held in the finger canal12whilst having a protruding fingernail.

The opening14is for the entry and exit of the finger sleeve10for a user's finger. The finger canal12and the external layer20form the opening14which preferably meshes to a user's finger so that when worn by a user, the transition from the finger sleeve10to the user's finger is not noticeable during sexual penetration. In some embodiments, the external layer20forms the wall of the finger canal12. In other embodiments, the external layer20may be an additional layer of material surrounding the outside of the finger canal12.

The barrier16of the finger sleeve10is shown to have arches, or a dome-shaped surface, so that the barrier16supports the structure of the finger canal12and the fingernail cavity18. The barrier16is an abutment for the fingertip, and is integral to the shape and size of the fingernail cavity18. The barrier16is preferably solid so that the figure of the head of the finger sleeve10is sustained when impacted by movement of sexual penetration. The tip of a finger inserted in the finger canal12can contact the arched surface of the barrier16and cannot extend beyond barrier16.

The fingernail cavity18is configured for holding a fingernail. The fingernail cavity18is configured to encase and enclose any fingernail extending beyond the tip of the finger. This can include artificial as well as natural fingernails. The fingernail cavity18is parallel to the longitudinal axis11of the finger sleeve10, but is offset from the longitudinal axis11. The fingernail cavity18is positioned above the barrier16. The length of the fingernail cavity18can be in the range of approximately 1 cm to 4 cm. The width of the fingernail cavity can be in the range of approximately 0.5 cm to 2 cm. The height of the fingernail cavity18can be in the range of approximately 0.1 cm to 0.5 cm tall. The barrier16and the external layer20structure the fingernail cavity18so that a user's fingernail is confined to the fingernail cavity18. The fingernail cavity18is extended from the finger canal12so that the finger sleeve10can accommodate a fingernail protruding over the forward edge of a fingertip by a user. The fingernail cavity18surrounds the fingernail on all sides.

The external layer20is for encasing components of the finger sleeve10. The external layer20provides a setting that is desired for sexual penetration with a finger sleeve10worn on a user's finger. It is feasible that the external layer20has perforations, textures, and protrusions that may be preferred by users. As discussed above, the external layer20can form the outer surface of the finger sleeve10and therefore define the finger canal12and shape of the distal tip17, or the external layer20can be a separate layer placed over the components of the finger sleeve10. In some embodiments, the material forming the external layer20can be the same as the material forming the remaining components of the finger sleeve10. In other embodiments, the finger canal12, barrier16, fingernail cavity18can be formed of a first material, and the external layer20can be formed of a second material different from the first material.

The device is intended to be manufactured in clear, colored, and glow in the dark form. The device may be manufactured with different strengths of silicone. Using different polymers or silicones in the manufacturing of the finger sleeve10can allow for portions having a first flexibility and portions having a second flexibility that is different from the first flexibility. Alternatively, flexibility of the sleeve can be varied by modifying the diameter of the sleeve along a length thereof.FIG. 5illustrates an embodiment of a finger sleeve50that can have a first flexibility at a first location of reduced diameter55and a second flexibility at an increased diameter portion59. The portion having a reduced diameter55may extend from the proximal end53to a transition zone56. The portion having an increased diameter59can extend from the transition zone56to the distal end57. Finger sleeve50includes an opening54at the proximal end53to receive a user's finger, and a rounded distal tip57. Finger sleeve50also includes a barrier or abutment (not shown) and a fingernail cavity (not shown) substantially similar to the fingernail cavity18described above.

FIG. 6illustrates another embodiment of a finger sleeve60having a plurality of different diameters between the proximal end63and the distal end67. Three ring-shaped portions65,66,68have three different outer diameters and can be configured such that the outer surface of the ring-shaped portions65,66,68stimulate body orifice tissue as it is inserted and withdrawn from the body orifice. While the ring-shaped portions65,66,68are shown having different outer diameters, they can be configured to include the same outer diameter. Additionally, more or less than three ring-shaped portions can be placed at any portion of the finger sleeve60between the proximal end63and the distal end67. Finger sleeve60includes an opening64at the proximal end53to receive a user's finger, and a rounded distal tip67. Finger sleeve60also includes a barrier or abutment (not shown) and a fingernail cavity (not shown) substantially similar to the fingernail cavity18described above.

FIG. 4illustrates an embodiment of a finger sleeve40having a power source47and a stimulation element46. The stimulation element46can include a vibratory device, a heat generating device, or a sound output device. An on/off switch42may be poisoned on the barrier41to allow a user to control the stimulation element46with the tip of their finger. In this embodiment, the barrier41includes a hollow cavity45in which the stimulation element46and the power source47are positioned. The finger sleeve40may also include one or more raised portions or protuberances49to amplify the stimulation provided by the stimulation element46. Finger sleeve40includes an opening44at the proximal end to receive a user's finger, and a rounded distal tip. Finger sleeve40also includes a fingernail cavity (not shown) substantially similar to the fingernail cavity18described above. Each of the embodiments discussed herein can include a stimulation element, power source, and switch as discussed above.

FIG. 7illustrates an embodiment of a finger sleeve70having a proximal portion73having a longitudinal axis72and a distal portion78having a longitudinal axis76. The proximal portion73includes an opening74to receive a finger. In this embodiment, the longitudinal axis72of the proximal portion73is at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis76of the distal portion78. The distal portion78may include a plurality of bumps or other raised features79to increase the stimulation of the body tissue. The proximal portion73may be made of a first rigid material, such as glass or Pyrex, while the distal portion78can be formed of a more flexible material such as silicone or other polymers. Finger sleeve70includes a rounded distal tip77. Finger sleeve70also includes a barrier or abutment (not shown) and a fingernail cavity (not shown) substantially similar to the fingernail cavity18described above.

While the embodiments discussed above are directed to a sexual stimulation device,FIG. 8illustrates an embodiment of a finger sleeve80for use in a medical setting. Finger sleeve80allows for individuals with protruding natural or artificial fingernails to easily position medical devices in body orifices easily without causing damage to surrounding body tissue. The finger sleeve80includes a proximal end83and a distal end88. The proximal end includes an opening81for receiving a user's finger and also includes a barrier (not shown) and a fingernail cavity (not shown) substantially similar to the fingernail cavity18described above. The distal end88includes a feature82for removably connecting to a medical device84, for example by friction or press fit. In one aspect, the medical device84may include a diaphragm or cervical menstrual cup. The medical device84may include a distal cup84bconfigured to surround a cervix and a proximal feature84aconfigured for engagement with feature82. In use, a user having a protruding fingernail can insert a figure into finger sleeve80, abutting the tip of the finger against the barrier, and securing the fingernail within the fingernail cavity. The user can connect the feature82to the proximal feature84aand then proceed to insert the medical device into the appropriate position within a body orifice. In some embodiments, the medical device84may be configured to receive a sample from a cervix or other body tissue. In other embodiments, feature82may include a surface configured for obtaining a body tissue or cell sample. For example, feature82may be configured as a recess, a pad, a brush, or a scraper to trap or collect cells when moved along a tissue surface. In other embodiments, feature82may include a pad with a reagent to change color when exposed to a desired analyte or fluid.

In using any of the finger sleeves described above, the finger sleeve is worn on the finger of a user having a fingernail protruding over the forward edge of a fingertip that is going to engage in sexual penetration. Sexual penetration can include masturbation or digital manipulation with a partner, and can include penetration within or around a body orifice such as a vagina, anus, or mouth. When a user engages in sexual penetration wearing the finger sleeve, the user's protruding fingernail is encased, secured, and protected. Without the present invention, if a user with a protruding fingernail desires to engage in sexual penetration, there is a risk of jamming or damaging the user's protruding fingernail which can be painful and unsanitary for the user and/or a partner whilst trying to experience sexual pleasure.

When a user engages in sexual penetration wearing a finger sleeve, the recipient of the sexual penetration is protected by the external layer of the finger sleeve and the barrier that sustains the figure of the finger sleeve. Stimulation elements, ridges, bumps, recesses, or other features increase sexual pleasure during use. Without the present invention, bodily tissues involved in sexual penetration can easily be harmed by edges of the protruding fingernail, including both natural and artificial, where the user and/or partner experience discomfort whilst trying to experience sexual pleasure.

The use of the terms “a” and “an” and “the” and similar referents in the context of describing the disclosure (especially in the context of the following claims) is to be construed to cover both the singular and the plural, unless otherwise indicated herein or clearly contradicted by context. The terms “comprising,” “having,” “including,” and “containing” are to be construed as open-ended terms (i.e., meaning “including, but not limited to,”) unless otherwise noted. The term “approximately” includes within 1, 2, 3, or 4 standard deviations. In certain embodiments, the term “about” or “approximately” means within 50%, 20%, 15%, %, 9%, 8%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, or 0.05% of a given value or range. Recitation of ranges of values herein are merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range, unless otherwise indicated herein, and each separate value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g., “such as”) provided herein, is intended merely to better illuminate the disclosure and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the disclosure unless otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element as essential to the practice of the disclosure.