Sexual erection prothesis and method of use
US4641638A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 10, 1985 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2005/415
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sexual erection prosthesis and method of use is disclosed adapted to artificially activate and maintain the penal erection state in human males. The system includes a flexible relatively supple prosthetic device which is sized to encircle the male penis and incorporates an expansible diaphrahm adapted to provide localized constrictive engagement against the penis. The system additionally includes an artificial vascularization assist device which is utilized in combination with the tubular member to obtain hydraulic blood pressure within the penis as well as an insertion device to aid in the placement of the device upon a penis. The system permits the rapid release of the constriction at a desired time to prevent self-injury to the user.
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