US4776347A
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Device for devloping control of spincter-type muscles
Assignee: ER Squibb and Sons LLC
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Filing: 1981-04-22
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Granted: 1988-10-11
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Expires: 2001-04-22
Abstract
Abstract The device comprises a substantially cylindrical support member which carries or in part defines an inflatable cuff. The cuff extends for only a portion of the length of said support member. Means are provided for inflating the cuff with air and transmitting changes in pressure within the cuff to a display device such as a pressure gauge.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard V. Matthews
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:26
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/20; A61B5/202; A61B5/22; A61B5/224; A61B5/227; A63; A63B; A63B23/00; A63B23/20; A63B21/00; A63B21/008; A63B2220/00; A63B2220/50; A63B2220/51; A63B2220/56
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A device for assisting a person to exercise and improve control of sphincter type muscles consisting of a substantially cylindrical tube having a closed rounded distal end, an inflatable cuff supported by said cylindrical tube and located near said rounded distal end, said cuff having a longitudinal extent which is less than one quarter of that of said cylindrical tube, a thin second tube having one end which opens into the interior of said cuff, the other end of said second tube being attached to a pressure guage and a valve whereby air or gas can be allowed to enter said second tube and inflate said cuff and whereby changes in pressure in the air of gas within said cuff are displayed on said pressure guage, siad cylindrical tube including a series of graduations or markings, and a flange serving as a location device carried by and adjustable along the length of said cylindrical tube so as to enable the user to locate the cuff properly in relation to the particular muscle whose tone is to be elevated or improved.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
180 words
A device for assisting a person to exercise and improve control of sphincter type muscles consisting of a substantially cylindrical tube having a closed rounded distal end, an inflatable cuff supported by said cylindrical tube and located near said rounded distal end, said cuff having a longitudinal extent which is less than one quarter of that of said cylindrical tube, a thin second tube having one end which opens into the interior of said cuff, the other end of said second tube being attached to a pressure guage and a valve whereby air or gas can be allowed to enter said second tube and inflate said cuff and whereby changes in pressure in the air of gas within said cuff are displayed on said pressure guage, siad cylindrical tube including a series of graduations or markings, and a flange serving as a location device carried by and adjustable along the length of said cylindrical tube so as to enable the user to locate the cuff properly in relation to the particular muscle whose tone is to be elevated or improved.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A device according to claim 1 in which said cylindrical closed ended tube is formed of rubber latex which is reinforced over a major portion of its length.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device according to claim 2 in which said cylindrical closed ended tube is amalgamated with said second tube by a latex dipping operation.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-10-11 | 1992-04-11 | 1992-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-10-11 | 1996-04-11 | 1996-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-10-11 | 2000-04-11 | 2000-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |