Enhanced Freezable Insert Device for Menopausal Symptom Relief

Publication ID: 24-11857458_0001_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Freezable Insert Device for Menopausal Symptom Relief,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857458_0001_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857458_0001_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,458.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The enhanced freezable insert device provides improved relief from menopausal symptoms through advanced heat transfer, vibration, and sensing technologies.

Background and Problem Solved

The original freezable insert device patent (RELATED APPLICATIONS: None) addresses the common menopausal symptoms experienced by women, particularly hot flashes. However, the device's design and functionality have limitations, such as inefficient heat transfer, discomfort during use, and lack of real-time feedback. The enhanced freezable insert device resolves these limitations by incorporating innovative features that improve user experience and effectiveness.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The enhanced freezable insert device consists of a thermoelectric cooling system for efficient heat transfer, a variable vibration frequency feature for enhanced comfort, a lubricating coating for easy insertion and removal, an integrated temperature sensor for real-time feedback, and a removable and washable outer sleeve for easy cleaning and reuse. These advancements enable the device to provide more effective and comfortable relief from menopausal symptoms.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The enhanced freezable insert device introduces novel features that distinguish it from the original patent, including the thermoelectric cooling system, variable vibration frequency, lubricating coating, integrated temperature sensor, and removable outer sleeve. These innovations provide a significant improvement in user experience and effectiveness, making the device more appealing to users and setting it apart from existing solutions.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the enhanced freezable insert device could include variations in the thermoelectric cooling system, such as using different materials or designs. The vibration frequency feature could be adjusted to accommodate different user preferences or needs. The lubricating coating could be replaced with other materials or substances to achieve the same effect. The integrated temperature sensor could be designed to provide additional data or feedback to the user. The removable outer sleeve could be made from different materials or have varying textures to enhance user comfort.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced freezable insert device has significant commercial potential in the women's health industry, particularly in the menopause relief market. The device's advanced features and improved user experience make it an attractive solution for women seeking effective and comfortable relief from menopausal symptoms. The market for this device is substantial, with millions of women experiencing menopause worldwide.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61F7/12
A A61 A61L31/042
A A61 A61F13/34
A A61 A61F2007/005
A A61 A61F2007/0219
A A61 A61F2007/108
A A61 A61H23/02
A A61 A61H2205/087

Field of Art

Medical device design for women's health, specifically thermal and ergonomic interventions for menopausal symptom management, involving thermoregulatory technologies, biomechanical design, and patient comfort engineering

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with expertise in thermal management, ergonomic design, and women's health technologies, possessing knowledge of materials science, temperature transfer mechanisms, and user-centered product development

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the enhanced freezable insert device represents predictable technological improvements to the original vaginal cooling device, utilizing standard engineering techniques to address known user experience challenges such as temperature control, comfort, and usability through incremental modifications that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner in medical device design.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Freezable core assembly with temperature retention capabilities
PTD Variation
Thermoelectric cooling system for more precise temperature management
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing advanced thermal regulation is a predictable enhancement using known thermoelectric technologies to improve the original device's core functionality
Source Patent Element
Basic insert device with static design
PTD Variation
Variable vibration frequency feature for enhanced user comfort
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding adjustable vibration is a standard ergonomic modification to improve user experience, representing a routine design optimization in medical device development
Source Patent Element
Basic insert with potential insertion challenges
PTD Variation
Lubricating coating to facilitate easier insertion and removal
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating surface modification for improved user interaction is a predictable solution to address potential user discomfort, utilizing known medical device lubrication techniques
Source Patent Element
Non-specific temperature retention mechanism
PTD Variation
Integrated temperature sensor providing real-time feedback
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding sensor technology for monitoring device performance is a standard engineering approach to enhance product functionality and user awareness
Source Patent Element
Single-use or difficult to clean device design
PTD Variation
Removable and washable outer sleeve for hygiene and reusability
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing modular design for improved cleaning and reuse represents a predictable solution to address user hygiene concerns using standard medical device design principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857458 and the technical variations disclosed herein, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the enhanced freezable insert device claims obvious, as the modifications represent predictable technological improvements utilizing standard engineering techniques to address known limitations in the original device's design and functionality.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,458
TitleFreezable insert device