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Devices and methods for promoting or enhancing male erectile function

US7678042B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 15, 2004
Grant dateMar 16, 2010
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 29, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2005/414
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A closed ringed structure having an arch segment embedded within is demonstrated for promoting and/or enhancing erectile function. It is for external placement on the shaft of a user's penis, including a closed, hollow tube of relatively elastic material forming a ring, the hollow tube completely encircles the shaft of a user's penis when placed on the user's penis, or completely encircles the shaft of the user's penis and the user's scrotum and testicles; and contains a filled arch segment within the hollow tube, for providing compression of the dorsal vein of the user's penis, where the outer diameter of the arch segment is of a smaller diameter than an outer diameter of the hollow tube.

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