Patents Assigned to National Center for Pelvic Pain Research Devices, Inc.
  • Method and apparatus for treating pelvic pain
    Patent number: 9402778
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating self-treating internal muscles and trigger points related to pelvic pain in women and men. The apparatus includes a rod having a handle attached to a straight portion at a first end of the rod and a pressure applicator attached to a second end of the rod, where a first curved portion is disposed between the straight portion of the rod and the second end of the rod. In the method of the present invention, a trigger point is located in the patient's pelvic floor, the patient inserts the apparatus either vaginally or rectally to allow contact of the pressure applicator of the apparatus with the pelvic floor, and pressure is applied to the trigger point using the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PELVIC PAIN RESEARCH DEVICES, INC.
    Inventor: David Wise
  • Method and Apparatus for Treating Pelvic Pain
    Publication number: 20140073999
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating self-treating internal muscles and trigger points related to pelvic pain in women and men. The apparatus includes a rod having a handle attached to a straight portion at a first end of the rod and a pressure applicator attached to a second end of the rod, where a first curved portion is disposed between the straight portion of the rod and the second end of the rod. In the method of the present invention, a trigger point is located in the patient's pelvic floor, the patient inserts the apparatus either vaginally or rectally to allow contact of the pressure applicator of the apparatus with the pelvic floor, and pressure is applied to the trigger point using the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: National Center for Pelvic Pain Research Devices, Inc.
    Inventor: David Wise
  • Method and apparatus for treating pelvic pain
    Patent number: 8639360
    Abstract: An apparatus for treating pelvic pain and related urinary and sexual dysfunction includes a rod having a first end and a second end. A pressure applicator is attached to the second end of the rod. The pressure applicator is adapted to be inserted into a patient's body cavity for engagement with a myofascial trigger point. A sensor produces an output signal in response to deflection of the rod when pressure is applied to the myofascial trigger point by the pressure applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: National Center for Pelvic Pain Research Devices, Inc.
    Inventor: David Wise
  • Method and apparatus for treating pelvic pain
    Patent number: 8632482
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating self-treating internal muscles and trigger points related to pelvic pain in women and men. The apparatus includes a rod having a handle attached to a straight portion at a first end of the rod and a pressure applicator attached to a second end of the rod, where a first curved portion is disposed between the straight portion of the rod and the second end of the rod. In the method of the present invention, a trigger point is located in the patient's pelvic floor, the patient inserts the apparatus either vaginally or rectally to allow contact of the pressure applicator of the apparatus with the pelvic floor, and pressure is applied to the trigger point using the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: National Center for Pelvic Pain Research Devices, Inc.
    Inventor: David Wise
  • Method and Apparatus for Treating Pelvic Pain
    Publication number: 20130116600
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating self-treating internal muscles and trigger points related to pelvic pain in women and men. The apparatus includes a rod having a handle attached to a straight portion at a first end of the rod and a pressure applicator attached to a second end of the rod, where a first curved portion is disposed between the straight portion of the rod and the second end of the rod. In the method of the present invention, a trigger point is located in the patient's pelvic floor, the patient inserts the apparatus either vaginally or rectally to allow contact of the pressure applicator of the apparatus with the pelvic floor, and pressure is applied to the trigger point using the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: National Center for Pelvic Pain Research Devices, Inc.
    Inventor: National Center for Pelvic Pain Research Devices, Inc.
  • Method and apparatus for treating pelvic pain
    Patent number: 8337435
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for self-treating internal muscle and trigger points related to pelvic pain in women and men. The apparatus includes a rod having a handle attached to a straight portion at a first end of the rod and a pressure applicator attached to a second end of the rod, where a first curved portion is disposed between the straight portion of the rod and the second end of the rod. In the method of the present invention, a trigger point is located in the patient's pelvic floor, the patient inserts the apparatus either vaginally or rectally to allow contact of the pressure applicator of the apparatus with the pelvic floor, and pressure is applied to the trigger point using the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: National Center for Pelvic Pain Research Devices, Inc.
    Inventor: David Wise
  • Method and Apparatus for Treating Pelvic Pain
    Publication number: 20120253379
    Abstract: An apparatus for treating pelvic pain and related urinary and sexual dysfunction includes a rod having a first end and a second end. A pressure applicator is attached to the second end of the rod. The pressure applicator is adapted to be inserted into a patient's body cavity for engagement with a myofascial trigger point. A sensor produces an output signal in response to deflection of the rod when pressure is applied to the myofascial trigger point by the pressure applicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: National Center for Pelvic Pain Research Devices, Inc.
    Inventor: David Wise
  • Method and apparatus for treating pelvic pain
    Patent number: 8224464
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating self treating internal muscle and trigger point related pelvic pain in women and men. The apparatus includes a rod having a handle attached to a straight portion at a first end of the rod and a pressure applicator attached to a second end of the rod, where a first curved portion is disposed between the straight portion of the rod and the second end of the rod. A microcurrent electrical stimulation unit electrically connected to the pressure applicator for supplying an electrical current to the pressure applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: National Center for Pelvic Pain Research Devices, Inc.
    Inventor: David Wise