Funny patent - Apparatus for facilitating the birth of a child by centrifugal force

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Problem(s) solved by this patent
It is known, that due to natural anatomical conditions, the fetus needs the application of considerable propelling force to enable it to push aside the constricting vaginal walls, to overcome the friction of the uteral and vaginal surfaces and to counteract the atmospheric pressure opposing the emergence of the child. In the case of a woman who has a fully developed muscular system and has had ample physical exertion all through the pregnancy, as is common with all more primitive peoples, nature provides all the necessary equipment and power to have a normal and quick delivery. This is not the case, however, with more civilized Women who often do not have the opportunity to develop the muscles needed in confinement.

Solution(s) provided by this patent
The invention provides a rotatable apparatus capable of subjecting the mother and the fetus to a centrifugal force directed to assist and supplement the efforts of the mother so that such centrifugal force and her efforts act in concert to overcome the action of resisting forces and facilitate the delivery of the child.

Patent Information
Patent Number: US 3216423 A
Patent Title: Apparatus for facilitating the birth of a child by centrifugal force
Publication date: 9 Nov 1965
Filing date: 15 Jan 1963
Priority date: 15 Jan 1963
Inventors: Blonsky Charlotte E, Blonsky George B

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