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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8187165 | Portable sphincter training tool Disclosed is a portable sphincter training tool in that the general male can wear on his body and naturally exercise his sphincter at recess or in the course of daily life, whereby improving physically and spiritually in vitality and confidence. The portable sphinct... | 05/29/2012 |
| 7828719 | Constriction device for male organ to obviate erectile dysfunction A constriction device (100) for a male organ (170) of a user comprising: a substantially portable base (110); at least two bands (140, 150), each comprising of an elastic central ring (141, 151) tightly adjustable onto said base; e... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7678042 | Devices and methods for promoting or enhancing male erectile function 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 r... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7674225 | Anatomic device An anatomical device comprising an unclosed curvilinear frame with distal ends, forming an aperture for receiving a penis. The unclosed curvilinear frame is made of a material with shape memory effect, thus forming a compressing element set to memorize the shape of ... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7479105 | Penile erection control method and penile erection control device To control the erection of a penis 10, the male sex organ, as desired, an electromagnetic valve 18 is connected to a penile vein 17 of the penis 10, the male sex organ, and ON-OFF control of this electromagnetic valve 18 is perform... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7390297 | Method and apparatus for relieving erectile dysfunction A restrictor for relieving the symptoms of erectile dysfunction by applying pressure to the corpora cavernosa. The restrictor includes a visual gauge for signaling a purchaser of adequate fit and/or potential overuse. The restrictor includes a surface treatment that... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7357798 | Systems and methods for electrosurgical prevention of disc herniations The present invention provides systems and methods for selectively applying electrical energy to a target location within a patient's body, particularly including tissue in the spine. The present invention applies high frequency (RF) electrical energy to one or more... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7341553 | Device facilitating and reinforcing an erection of the penis A device for facilitating and strengthening a penile erection consisting of a resilient ring which is deformable during the sexual act so as to act as a one-way valve due to tilting action to maintain blood pressure within the penis. The device is generally toroidal... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7331956 | Methods and apparatus for treating back pain Apparatus and methods for treating back pain of a patient by denervation of an intervertebral disc or a region of the posterior longitudinal ligament by the controlled application of heat to a target tissue. In one embodiment, the invention may include a procedure c... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7331957 | Electrosurgical apparatus and methods for laparoscopy Electrosurgical methods and apparatus for treating tissue at a target site of a patient. An electrosurgical instrument includes a shaft, having a shaft distal end and a shaft proximal end, and an electrode assembly disposed at the shaft distal end. The electrode ass... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7318823 | Methods for repairing damaged intervertebral discs Apparatus and methods for treating an intervertebral disc by ablation of disc tissue. A method of the invention includes positioning at least one active electrode within the intervertebral disc, and applying at least a first high frequency voltage between the active... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7303567 | Circumcision device A circumcision device is provided which comprises: a ring having a tapered interior surface, an open anterior end, an anterior opening defined by the interior surface at the anterior end, an open posterior end, a posterior opening defined by the interior surface at ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7270658 | Systems and methods for electrosurgery Methods and apparatus for selectively applying electrical energy to a target location within a patient's body, particularly including tissue in the spine. In a method of the invention high frequency (RF) electrical energy is applied to one or more active electrodes ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7270661 | Electrosurgical apparatus and methods for treatment and removal of tissue Apparatus and methods for ablating, severing, cutting, shrinking, coagulating, or otherwise modifying a target tissue to be treated. In a method for treating a target tissue, an active electrode of an electrosurgical probe is positioned in at least close proximity t... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7241293 | Electrode screen enhanced electrosurgical apparatus and methods for ablating tissue Electrosurgical methods and apparatus for the controlled ablation of tissue from a target site of a patient. The instrument includes a shaft having proximal and distal end portion and an active screen electrode on the distal end portion; a return electrode arranged ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7235070 | Ablation fluid manifold for ablation catheter An ablation catheter employing one or more manifold arrangements to convey a conductive fluid medium to a target tissue. The manifold includes at least one inlet port in fluid communication with a fluid supply lumen running along at least a portion of the catheter. ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7178174 | Men's underwear with an adjustable support sling The invention relates to a pair of man's trousers which is adapted for use by preferably sportsmen and by other active persons, comprising a waist portion (2) connected to back and front portions (3, 4), which merged into each other or are interconnect... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7101362 | Steerable and shapable catheter employing fluid force A catheter employing fluid force to steer and/or shape the catheter. In one particular implementation, the catheter includes at least one actuating lumen operably associated with the shaft of the catheter. The at least one actuating lumen is in fluid communication w... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7086998 | Male exercise device An exercise device for strengthening and enlargement of the penis includes a substantially helical spring including a first lever arm, a central spring section having one end integral with one end of the lever arm, and a second lever arm integral with a second end o... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7083570 | Device for the treatment of erectile dysfunction A device 10 for use in the treatment of erectile dysfunction or for penile exercise includes an elongate vessel 12 defining a vacuum chamber 16. The vessel 12 has at one end thereof a mouth opening 18 leading into the vacuum chambe... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7024703 | Male fertility enhancement garment A male undergarment providing a comfort barrier between the groin and outer wear with enhancements for promoting male fertility. By use of less restrictive (and confining) garment adjuncts to the conventional undergarment, an environment for genitalia, primarily the... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6960218 | External incontinence clamp An external incontinence clamp for stopping involuntary voiding of urine is provided. The clamp includes a first rigid member having opposed ends, each end defining a passage extending therethrough, a second rigid member having opposed ends, each end defining a pass... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6955675 | Ablation catheter with transducer for providing one or more of pressure, temperature and fluid flow data for use in controlling ablation therapy A distal segment of a catheter shaft is adapted to be positioned against tissue in a biological organ. The distal segment has a tissue-contacting area intended to contact the tissue. One or more pressure sensors positioned within the tissue-contacting area provide p... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6926666 | Penile tension system, device, kit, and methods of using same A penile tensioning system, device, kit, and methods of using same are provided. The penile tensioning device includes a constriction body region of bendable and stretchable material having outer surface peripheries and inner surface peripheries substantially surrou... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6905472 | Incompetent cervix aide Two embodiments of an annular cervical ring have an internal diameter 14 for surrounding the cervix 12. Each embodiment also includes a tightening device 16 for decreasing the internal diameter 14 to tighten the annular ring down around t... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6901607 | Men's brief with inner support pocket A support pocket with a conformable pouch having an elastic back is secured to the inside front of a man's brief. A pair of flaps extending upwardly from opposite sides of the pouch are movable between a fastened closed position overlapping one another and laying fl... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6793620 | Male sexual aid A prosthesis for male sexual aid comprises a semi-rigid sleeve of thermoplastic material and two straps of elastomeric material. The sleeve has a cutout along its whole length and shaped outside in three portions: a head, a shaft, and a base. A base portion is slant... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6776755 | Male prosthesis and stimulator Male prosthesis and stimulators enhance stimulation during intercourse. Male prostheses and stimulators add to the friction and stimulation of the penis and vaginal walls by increasing the penis's girth and by the use of a filling within the male prosthesis and stim... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6749558 | Marital aid A marital aid kit comprising a plurality of semi-rigid penile extensions of varying sizes, a retainer harness attached to the penile extension to keep said penile extension in place on the male body and a sizing chart to assist the user in selecting the appropriate ... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6416461 | Penile ring A device for preventing or reducing premature ejaculation in men comprises a ring, which fits around the penis with a triangular shaped desensitizing strip which is held against the penis and which has a beaded surface in contact with the penis. The devic... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6319194 | Penis erection stabilizer using two connected flexible latex rings A penis erection stabilizer adapted for mounting on the base of a male penis. The penis stabilizer is designed to apply harmless pressure around the circumference of the penis base. The stabilizer helps trap a blood supply in the penis for creating and ma... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6309344 | Male erection enhancer and sustainer A penile erection enhancing and sustaining device is for assisting in obtaining and maintaining an erection for men suffering with ED. This inexpensive constrictor can be quickly applied, easily adjusted and instantaneously released when desired. It is us... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6277062 | Non-invasive penile erection device The present invention relates to a non-invasive penile erection device having a constrictor ring designed to fit against the base of a male genital or penis, and a diaphragm seal that forms a substantially air tight seal against the constrictor ring. The ... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6241725 | High frequency thermal ablation of cancerous tumors and functional targets with image data assistance This invention relates to the destruction of pathological volumes or target structures such as cancerous tumors or aberrant functional target tissue volumes by direct thermal destruction. In the case of a tumor, the destruction is implemented in one embod... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6117126 | Surgical module with independent microprocessor-based communication A system for controlling a plurality of ophthalmic microsurgical instruments connected thereto. The microsurgical instruments are for use by a user such as a surgeon in performing ophthalmic surgical procedures. The system includes a data communications b... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6063022 | Conformal catheter An invasive probe apparatus includes a flexible, elongate probe having a distal end for insertion into the patient's body, first and second position sensors in a fixed, known relation to the distal end for generating signals responsive to their respective... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6039750 | Urethral occlusion device for maintaining urinary bladder retention and method of use A urethral occlusion device having a very malleable, flexible, deformable polymer occlusion band which may be easily wrapped about the exterior of the penis to provide sufficient pressure to prevent urine flow, but without restricting blood circulation. T... | 03/21/2000 |
| 5997470 | Penile tube and constrictor ring removal guide system and method of use An improved penile tube and removal guide for use in a vacuum therapy system for achieving and maintaining an erection. The penile tube has an open, tapered end into which the penis is inserted and a stop ring positioned along the penile tube toward the t... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5997469 | Sexual aid device A sexual aid device that encircles the base of the penis. The device may be constructed as a single ring, or as a set of rings that can be used together in various conformations. The device includes a size adjustment means that allows the user to vary the... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5954631 | Device and method for creating and maintaining a rigid erection of a penis A device for creating and maintaining a rigid erection of a penis comprising a body having a substantially non-contracting width and being adapted for disposition around the penis and first and second terminals attached to the body and being adapted for w... | 09/21/1999 |
