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Anal sphincter training device
Assignee: Biosonics Inc
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Filing: 1989-05-05
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Granted: 1992-06-02
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Expires: 2009-05-05
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus is provided for restoring fecal continence to a patient. The apparatus comprises an electrical stimulation probe for insertion into the anus of a patient and associated electronics for producing a pulsatile waveform electrical output adapted for optimal physiological stimulation.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry S. Brenman
- 👤 Donald R. Taylor, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:11
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61N; A61N1/00; A61N1/02; A61N1/04; A61N1/05; A61N1/0507; A61N1/0512; A61N1/18; A61N1/32; A61N1/36; A61N1/36007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
Apparatus for use in training the sphincter ani externus of a patient, comprising, a body member comprising a tip portion, a reduced neck joined at one end thereof to said tip portion, and a broadened base joined to said reduced neck at the other end thereof; a sleeve member comprising a tip portion, a mid portion and a base portion, said sleeve being adapted to fit snugly over and conform to said body member, said sleeve member being made from a flexible, elastomeric dielectric material, said sleeve member comprising four circumferentially spaced-apart electrodes extending longitudinally along at least a portion of the outer surface of said mid portion of said sleeve member and adapted to contact the sphincter ani externus of the patient.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
Apparatus for use in training the sphincter ani externus of a patient, comprising, a body member comprising a tip portion, a reduced neck joined at one end thereof to said tip portion, and a broadened base joined to said reduced neck at the other end thereof; a sleeve member comprising a tip portion, a mid portion and a base portion, said sleeve being adapted to fit snugly over and conform to said body member, said sleeve member being made from a flexible, elastomeric dielectric material, said sleeve member comprising four circumferentially spaced-apart electrodes extending longitudinally along at least a portion of the outer surface of said mid portion of said sleeve member and adapted to contact the sphincter ani externus of the patient.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said four electrodes are grouped into two pairs, each pair comprising two electrodes spaced about 180 degrees apart from each other, said two electrodes being electrically connected to each other, but not electrically connected to the other pair.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the electrodes of each pair of electrically connected at an electrical connection point at the base portion of said sleeve.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said electrical connection point is in electrical communication with an electrical connector at the base portion of said sleeve.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said electrical connector is affixed to said sleeve.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said body member comprises electrical connectors at the base thereof, which connectors are adapted to connect with and make electrical contact with said electrical connectors of said sleeve when said sleeve is fitted over said body member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said electrodes comprise a fabric of conductive threads.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein said fabric comprises nylon containing chemically bonded silver.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the elastomeric dielectric material is latex.
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