Surgery – Sexual appliance – Retention means
Reexamination Certificate
2000-04-08
2001-10-30
Gilbert, Samuel G. (Department: 3736)
Surgery
Sexual appliance
Retention means
Reexamination Certificate
active
06309344
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND—FIELD OF INVENTION
This invention is an inexpensive solution for men suffering with all types of Erectile Dysfunction (ED), who can achieve at least a partial erection or who cannot maintain an erection, and it consists simply of a broad rubber strip with a Velcro® hook and loop type connector for easy connection and quick release.
BACKGROUND—DESCRIPTION OF PRIOR ART
Erectile Dysfunction (or impotency) is a depressing and traumatizing psychological and/or physiological disorder which can affect men of any age and can be a source of marital discord.
As is well known, erection occurs under sexual stimulation, which causes the lengthwise sponge like tissues of the penis to become engorged with blood, and as long as this condition prevails, the erection is maintained. However, in some individuals suffering from physical and/or psychological impotence, the state of erection is not firm enough or not maintained long enough to complete copulation satisfactorily for both partners. Many devices, pills, and medical treatments have been developed to treat ED.
Several medical remedies and devices are available to treat ED, each having notable disadvantages:
(a) The penile implant medical procedure denies the patient the ability to achieve a normal erection after this extremely expensive invasive procedure.
(b) The penile injection with a hypodermic needle is not only painful and traumatizing but also could lead to infection, irritation, or soreness.
(c) The vacuum pump, at about $200, is used to draw blood into the penis, which uses a molded rubber ring as a constraint to resist the out flow of blood, is ineffective because when the vacuum is released partial shrinkage takes place.
(d) The vacuum pump, with its kit of various size constriction rings, requires several minutes to apply with considerable disruption of arousal. Partial penile shrinkage takes place after releasing the vacuum resulting in a lack of the sensitivity necessary for sexual satisfaction. The constriction rings produce localizes pressure, or pinching, because of their narrow cross section. This pressure is not only uncomfortable but can cause irritation or damage to the veins in the penis. The removal of the ring can be quite uncomfortable and neither release nor removal can be accomplished during lovemaking, which obviously would also restrict of the flow of semen.
(e) Viagra®, which requires a doctor's appointment for a very expensive prescription that may have medical side effects, requires a waiting period of about an hour after taking each pill. Some men have reported falling asleep waiting for the pill to take effect, wasting about $10 at today's prices. Many prescribed medications can cause decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm and the taking of still another pill (Viagra®) may cause additional side effects and can even be deadly if drugs containing nitrates are being used by that person.
OBJECTS AND ADVANTAGES
This invention, a penile erection enhancer and sustainer, evolved from the realization that a broad rubber strip looped snugly around the penis with the ends joined by attached Velcro® hook and loop strips could be used as an excellent constriction. Accordingly, several objects and advantages of this invention are:
(a) to provide a broad constriction that restricts the flow of blood from the penis resulting in a sustained erection without the discomfort of localized pressure, or pinching, inflicted by a narrow constraint;
(b) to provide a broad constriction that is simple in design and inexpensive;
(c) to provide a broad constricting band that is flexible and elastic that can be joined at the ends by hook and loop pile attachment to form a constricting loop;
(d) to provide a broad constriction that encircles the base of the penis and scrotum at the junction of the pubis, which is easily connected, adjustable to size and comfort, and is easily and quickly releasable and/or removable;
(e) to provide a broad constriction that can constrict the penis thereby reducing the interior volume of its erectile tissue that in turn increases the pressure of the available blood within the penis, which increases its firmness thereby increases its sensitivity which is necessary for sexual satisfaction;
(f) to provide a broad constriction that can be readily positioned and/or adjusted on the penis in the dark or under the bed covers;
(g) to provide a broad constriction that can be quickly released at any time and especially just before ejaculation;
(h) to provide a broad adjustable constrictor that can be used in conjunction with the vacuum pump instead of the narrow solid rings which are neither adjustable, releasable nor easy to remove;
(i) to provide a broad constricting device that does not require a doctor appointment, medical procedure, nor an expensive prescription;
(j) to provide a broad constriction that can be used spontaneously when the mood dictates rather than a lengthy waiting period as Viagra® requires;
(k) to provide a broad constriction that can be used in conjunction with Viagra® as a good substitute for users who sometimes find the one hour waiting period inconvenient when the mood spontaneously dictated;
(l) to provide a broad constriction with the recommendation of positioning it at the base of the penis and encircling the penis and scrotum at the junction of the pubis;
(m) to provide a broad constriction that when placed in the recommended position is nearly unnoticeable by the partner;
(n) to provide a broad constriction that when placed in the recommended position is extremely unlikely to come in contact with the partner;
(o) to provide a broad constriction that is hand washable or could be included in a normal load of laundry;
(p) to provide a broad constriction composed of non-allergenic materials;
(q) to provide a broad constriction that is reusable;
(r) to provide a broad constriction that can fit conveniently in the smallest of spaces in luggage, when traveling, without the need of a special container or wrapping.
Further objects and advantages will become apparent from a consideration of the ensuing description and drawings.
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