Abstract:
Un appareil (10) permet de mesurer une rigidité ou dureté prédéterminée du pénis dans le cas d'une tumescence du pénis. L'appareil (10) comprend une structure en forme de bande (12) s'engageant de manière libérable autour d'un pénis (11). Des organes d'attache (15) libérables fixés et associés de manière appropriée à la structure en forme de bande (12) sont prévus pour détecter une force prédéterminée dans le cas d'une tumescence du pénis de manière à mesurer la rigidité ou dureté du pénis.
Abstract:
An external male anti-incontinence device (20) including a cradle member (22) and elastic strap assembly (24). The cradle member (22) includes a dorsal arm member (26) and a ventral arm member (28) in axial alignment with an opening (29) defined intermediate thereof. The ventral arm member (28) includes an integral urethral occlusion pad (30). The cradle member (20) includes integral hinges (32) interconnecting the dorsal and ventral arm members (26, 28). The cradle member (22) being hinged about an axis perpendicular to the axial alignment of dorsal and ventral arm members (26, 28) such that when positioned onto a penile shaft (60) the cradle member (22) is hinged about an axis perpendicular to the axis of the penile shaft (60).
Abstract:
A bistable penile prosthesis (20) designed to be surgically implanted in the penis for the treatment of erectile impotence. The prosthesis includes an articulated column (26) enclosed within an outer elongated sheath (28). The articulated column (26) has segments (250) including interlocking means for reducing radial slippage between the facing ends of adjacent ones of the segments (250) whereby the likelihood of the segments (250) becoming disjointed is reduced.
Abstract:
A bistable penile prosthesis (20) designed to be surgically implanted in the penis for the treatment of erectile impotence. The prosthesis includes an articulated column (26) and an actuator apparatus (30) enclosed within an outer elongated sheath (28). The actuator apparatus (30) is configured and disposed for alternately compressing the articulated column (26) and tensioning a tension member (32) whereby frictional resistance increases causing an erect state, and stretching the articulated column (26) and relaxing the tension member (32) whereby frictional resistance decreases causing a flaccid state under volitional control by the patient. The actuator (30) includes a cam member (68) defining a pathway for travel therealong by a cam follower member (86) in only one direction.
Abstract:
A penile rigidity and tumescence monitor apparatus. The monitor apparatus includes a transducer apparatus (20) for providing output signals indicative of penile rigidity and tumescence throughout a penile tumescence event. A control apparatus (22) is operatively interconnected to the transducer apparatus (20) for providing control thereover. The control apparatus (22) also provides for acquisition and storage of penile rigidity and tumescence data represented by the output signals received from the transducer apparatus (20).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a vessel occlusive apparatus for reversibly occluding a fluid conveying vessel in a human and/or animal. In one embodiment the vessel occlusive apparatus comprises an elongated member at least partially encircling the vessel, and means connected to the elongated member for applying tension to the elongated whereby pressure is applied to the vessel to prevent fluid from passing therethrough.
Abstract:
A penile prosthesis (20) designed to be surgically implanted in the penis for the treatment of erectile impotence. The prosthesis comprises an articulated column (26) having alternating joints (56) enclosed with a switch (30) within an outer elongated sheath (28). The switch (30) is aligned for reversibly extending the articulated column (26) against the ends of the seath and tensioning a tension member (32) whereby frictional resistance at the joints (56) increases causing an erect state.
Abstract:
Prothèse de pénis (20) destinée à être implantée de manière chirurgicale dans le pénis pour le traitement de l'impuissance par manque d'érection. La prothèse comprend une colonne articulée (26) présentant des articulations alternées (56) renfermées avec un commutateur (30) à l'intérieur d'une gaine allongée extérieure (28). Le commutateur (30) est aligné pour permettre d'étendre de manière réversible la colonne articulée (26) contre les extrémités de la gaine et de mettre sous tension un organe de tension (32), en augmentant ainsi la résistance par frottement aux articulations (56) et en provoquant une érection.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a vessel occlusive apparatus for reversibly occluding a fluid conveying vessel in a human and/or animal. In one embodiment the vessel occlusive apparatus comprises an elongated member at least partially encircling the vessel, and means connected to the elongated member for applying tension to the elongated whereby pressure is applied to the vessel to prevent fluid from passing therethrough.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a vessel occlusive apparatus for reversibly occluding a fluid conveying vessel in a human and/or animal. In one embodiment the vessel occlusive apparatus comprises an elongated member at least partially encircling the vessel, and means connected to the elongated member for applying tension to the elongated whereby pressure is applied to the vessel to prevent fluid from passing therethrough.