Inflatable penile prosthesis with pump bulb
US10980637B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0036
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to an aspect, an inflatable penile prosthesis having an inflatable member; a reservoir configured to hold fluid; and a pump assembly configured to facilitate a transfer of the fluid from the reservoir to the inflatable member when the prosthesis is in an inflation mode, and facilitate a transfer of the fluid from the inflatable member to the reservoir when the prosthesis is in a deflation mode, the pump assembly including a valve housing and a reinforced pump bulb member.
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