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Disposable internally applied penile erector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-02-05
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Granted: 1989-09-26
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Expires: 2008-02-05
Abstract
Abstract A disposable, internally applied penile erection aid having support means in the form of a hollow tube inserted into the urethra and having in combination therewith to hold the support tube in place comprising an exterior plastic or nylon member formed to fit over the head of the penis and latex sheath, formed to fit over the body of the penis. Another function of this invention is to aid in maintaining or prolonging an existing erection through the constriction of blood flow.
Inventors
- 👤 John Friedmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:30
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/41; A61F2005/411
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
An internally applied penile erector prothesis for treating erectile impotence, comprising: a tubular, elongated support member, having a tip and dimensions substantially equal to that of the urethra and length substantially equal to that of the body of the penis to which the device is to be applied and designed to be slidably placed in the urethra of the use providing an internal means of support of the user's penis, said internal means of support aiding in the erection of the penis; and a generally circular, concave, anatomically correct disc permanently attached to said tip of said tubular support member, having dimensions such that it partially covers the head of the penis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
An internally applied penile erector prothesis for treating erectile impotence, comprising: a tubular, elongated support member, having a tip and dimensions substantially equal to that of the urethra and length substantially equal to that of the body of the penis to which the device is to be applied and designed to be slidably placed in the urethra of the use providing an internal means of support of the user's penis, said internal means of support aiding in the erection of the penis; and a generally circular, concave, anatomically correct disc permanently attached to said tip of said tubular support member, having dimensions such that it partially covers the head of the penis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The erector prothesis of claim 1, wherein said tubular support member comprises a physiologically inert, rigid yet somewhat elastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The erector prothesis of claim 1, wherein said concave disc comprises a physiologically inert material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The erector prothesis of claim 1, wherein said circular, concave, anatomically correct disc has a distal end opening discharging any fluids which may pass through said tubular support member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
127 words
An internally applied penile erector prothesis for treating erectile impotence, comprising: a tubular, elongated support member, having a tip and dimensions substantially equal to that of the urethra and length substantially equal to that of the body of the penis to which the device is applied and designed to be slidably placed in the urethra of the user providing an internal means of support of the user's penis, said internal means of support aiding in the erection of the penis; a generally circular, concave, anatomically correct disc permanently attached to said tip of said tubular support member, having dimensions such that it partially covers the head of the penis; and an elastic sheath, said sheath having one end permanently affixed around the periphery of said concave disc.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
127 words
An internally applied penile erector prothesis for treating erectile impotence, comprising: a tubular, elongated support member, having a tip and dimensions substantially equal to that of the urethra and length substantially equal to that of the body of the penis to which the device is applied and designed to be slidably placed in the urethra of the user providing an internal means of support of the user's penis, said internal means of support aiding in the erection of the penis; a generally circular, concave, anatomically correct disc permanently attached to said tip of said tubular support member, having dimensions such that it partially covers the head of the penis; and an elastic sheath, said sheath having one end permanently affixed around the periphery of said concave disc.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The erector prothesis of claim 5, wherein said tubular support member comprises a physiologically inert, rigid yet somewhat elastic material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The erector prothesis of claim 5, wherein said concave disc comprises a physiologically inert material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The erector prothesis of claim 5, wherein said circular, concave, anatomically correct disc has a distal end opening discharging any fluids which may pass through said tubular support member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The erector prothesis of claim 5, wherein said sheath has dimensions and length substantially that of the body of the penis to which the device is applied.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The erector prothesis of claim 5, wherein said sheath comprises a material having plastic properties.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
172 words
An internally applied penile erector prothesis for treating erectile impotence, comprising: a tubular, elongated support member, having a tip and dimensions substantially equal to that of the urethra and length substantially equal to that of the body of the penis to which the device is to be applied and designed to be slidably placed in the urethra of the user providing an internal means of support of the user's penis, said internal means of support aiding in the erection of the penis; a generally circular, concave, anatomically correct disc permanently attached to said tip of said tubular support member, having dimensions such that it partially covers the head of the penis, said circular, concave, anatomically correct disc having a distal end opening discharging any fluids which may pass through said tubular support member; a reservoir enveloping said distal end opening of said anatomically correct disc restricting the flow of fluids from said distal opening; and an elastic sheath, said sheath having one end permanently affixed around the periphery of said concave disc.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
172 words
An internally applied penile erector prothesis for treating erectile impotence, comprising: a tubular, elongated support member, having a tip and dimensions substantially equal to that of the urethra and length substantially equal to that of the body of the penis to which the device is to be applied and designed to be slidably placed in the urethra of the user providing an internal means of support of the user's penis, said internal means of support aiding in the erection of the penis; a generally circular, concave, anatomically correct disc permanently attached to said tip of said tubular support member, having dimensions such that it partially covers the head of the penis, said circular, concave, anatomically correct disc having a distal end opening discharging any fluids which may pass through said tubular support member; a reservoir enveloping said distal end opening of said anatomically correct disc restricting the flow of fluids from said distal opening; and an elastic sheath, said sheath having one end permanently affixed around the periphery of said concave disc.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The erector prothesis of claim 11, wherein said tubular support member comprises a physiologically inert, rigid yet somewhat elastic material.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
The erector prothesis of claim 11, wherein said concave disc comprises a physiologically inert material.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
The erector prothesis of claim 11, wherein said reservoir comprises a material having elastic properties.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
27 words
The erector prothesis of claim 11, wherein said sheath has dimensions and length substantially that of the body of the penis to which the device is applied.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
15 words
The erector prothesis of claim 11, wherein said sheath comprises a material having elastic properties.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
170 words
A method of utilizing a tubular support member slidably applied into the urethra of the penis in order to provide support for that penis in simulating, enhancing or maintaining an erection, comprising the following steps: (a) slidably placing a hollow, tubular, elongated support member having a tip and a length substantially equal to that of the penis to which the device is applied into the urethra of the user in order to stimulate, enhance, or maintain an erection; (b) utilizing a generally circular, concave, anatomically correct disc permanently attached to the tip of the tubular support member, having dimensions such that it partially covers the head of the penis enhancing support and preventing the support member from being placed too far into the urethra, and having a distal end opening for allowing communication of fluids from the hollow, tubular support member through the distal end only; and (c) then applying a prophylactic condom over the length of the penis installed with the penile erector holding the erector prothesis in place.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
170 words
A method of utilizing a tubular support member slidably applied into the urethra of the penis in order to provide support for that penis in simulating, enhancing or maintaining an erection, comprising the following steps: (a) slidably placing a hollow, tubular, elongated support member having a tip and a length substantially equal to that of the penis to which the device is applied into the urethra of the user in order to stimulate, enhance, or maintain an erection; (b) utilizing a generally circular, concave, anatomically correct disc permanently attached to the tip of the tubular support member, having dimensions such that it partially covers the head of the penis enhancing support and preventing the support member from being placed too far into the urethra, and having a distal end opening for allowing communication of fluids from the hollow, tubular support member through the distal end only; and (c) then applying a prophylactic condom over the length of the penis installed with the penile erector holding the erector prothesis in place.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
192 words
A method of utilizing a tubular support member slidably applied into the urethra of the penis in order to provide support for that penis in simulating, enhancing or maintaining an erection comprising the following step(s): (a) slidably placing a hollow, tubular, elongated support member having a tip and a length substantially equal to that of the penis to which the device is applied in to the urethra of the user in order to stimulate, enhance, or maintain an erection; (b) utilizing a generally circular, concave, anatomically correct disc permanently attached to the tip of the tubular support member, having dimensions such that it partially covers the head of the penis enhancing, supporting and maintaining an erection and preventing the support member from being placed too far into the urethra, and having a distal end opening allowing communication of fluids from the hollow, tubular support member through the distal end; and (c) utilizing an elastic sheath having dimensions and length substantially equal to that of the penis to which the device is applied, said sheath being permanently attached at one end to the disc further stabilizing the penile erector and further enhancing erection.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
192 words
A method of utilizing a tubular support member slidably applied into the urethra of the penis in order to provide support for that penis in simulating, enhancing or maintaining an erection comprising the following step(s): (a) slidably placing a hollow, tubular, elongated support member having a tip and a length substantially equal to that of the penis to which the device is applied in to the urethra of the user in order to stimulate, enhance, or maintain an erection; (b) utilizing a generally circular, concave, anatomically correct disc permanently attached to the tip of the tubular support member, having dimensions such that it partially covers the head of the penis enhancing, supporting and maintaining an erection and preventing the support member from being placed too far into the urethra, and having a distal end opening allowing communication of fluids from the hollow, tubular support member through the distal end; and (c) utilizing an elastic sheath having dimensions and length substantially equal to that of the penis to which the device is applied, said sheath being permanently attached at one end to the disc further stabilizing the penile erector and further enhancing erection.
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