Class 607/143 - Male genital organ

Subclass of Class 607 - Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Definition: Subject matter wherein the applicator is positioned on the male genitals.
No. of patents: 34
Last issue date: 07/27/2010

Number	Title	Issue Date
RE41463	Apparatus for stimulating living tissue Electrodes for stimulating living tissue such as penile, scrotal, anal, vaginal and clitoral tissue are shown. The electrodes are formed from elastomeric material. Electrical stimulation to such areas is intended to control incontinence, to induce penile erection, o...	07/27/2010
7424325	Piezoelectrically stimulated article Method and self-contained articles for applying to a surface of a human body an electrical potential generated by a piezoelectric element actuated by a motion of a human body. ...	09/09/2008
7343202	Method for affecting urinary function with electrode implantation in adipose tissue Systems and methods provide a stimulation electrode assembly comprising an elongated lead sized and configured to be implanted within an adipose tissue region. The lead includes an electrically conductive portion to apply electrical stimulation to nerve or muscle in...	03/11/2008
7341583	Positioning system for an applicator and positioning method for an applicator A positioning system for an applicator includes a glove for being used for a diagnosis of the affected part, a mark body provided on the glove, an applicator for being inserted into a living body, and an energy emitter provided on the applicator for supplying energy...	03/11/2008
7171269	Method of analysis of medical signals A method of analysis of medical signals which uses wavelet transform analysis to decompose cardiac signals. Apparatus for carrying out the method, and cardiac apparatus adapted to employ the method are also described. ...	01/30/2007
7101956	Compounds containing quaternary carbons, medical devices, and methods Compounds that include diorgano groups having quaternary carbons and optionally urethane groups, urea groups, or combinations thereof (i.e., polyurethanes, polyureas, or polyurethane-ureas), as well as materials and methods for making such compounds. ...	09/05/2006
7079882	Method and apparatus for quantifying nerve and neural-muscular integrity related to pelvic organs or pelvic floor functions The present invention is a method and apparatus for quantifying nerve and neural-muscular integrity related to pelvic organs or pelvic floor functions. In one embodiment, the invention is a method and device to measure muscle or nerve activity in the pelvis or pelvi...	07/18/2006
7018398	System and method for treating urinary tract disorders A method, device, and system for treatment of urinary tract disorders is provided. The device includes a catheter having multiple lumens for insertion into a urinary bladder and for providing fluid flow within the bladder and within the fluid reservoir within the ur...	03/28/2006
7006870	Fully implantable miniature device for pudendal nerve activation as a therapy for erectile dysfunction and other sexual dysfunction An implantable stimulator(s) with at least one infusion outlet and/or at least one electrode, is implanted with the outlet(s) and/or electrode(s) located adjacent to a pudendal nerve(s) and potentially other nerve(s) innervating the reproductive organs, such as the ...	02/28/2006
6953458	Device and method for delivery of long wavelength laser energy to a tissue site A laser energy delivery device and method are provided for irradiating a body tissue with relatively long wavelength laser energy in the presence of an aqueous liquid without significant absorption of the laser energy by the liquid. The device includes an elongate h...	10/11/2005
6785577	Electrode apparatus for stimulating penile, urethral, and anal tissue An electrode apparatus (20) includes an electrode (22), an electrical contact (24), and a non-conductive sheath (26) surrounding a portion (44) of the electrical contact (24). The electrode (22) includes an interior p...	08/31/2004
6675052	Electrode apparatus for stimulating penile tissue Electrodes for stimulating penile tissue are shown. Electrical stimulation to such areas is intended to induce excitation and orgasm in males, particularly where impotence is a problem. Four embodiments of an electrode apparatus include a flexible ring (2...	01/06/2004
6553266	Underpants structure provided with means to augment perineal muscles An underpants structure comprises a left waistband, a right waistband, a seat, and a pulsating current generator. The left waistband, the right waistband, and the seat are joined together to form a waist hole, a left leg hole, and a right leg hole. The se...	04/22/2003
6379939	Method for increasing the fertilizing capability of sperm cells A method for improving the fertilizing capacity of sperm involves irradiating the sperm cells with light in the extended visible range (300-1,000 nm) having an intensity of 1 to 1,000 mW/cm2 wherein the light substantially does not contain ligh...	04/30/2002
6258060	Urethral apparatus with position indicator and methods of use thereof An apparatus and method for placement of a tubular body in the urethra. The tubular body includes a proximal portion adapted for placement toward a bladder end and bladder neck end of the urethra and a distal portion opposite from the proximal portion. A ...	07/10/2001
6246915	Apparatus for stimulating living tissue Electrodes for stimulating living tissue such as penile, scrotal, anal, vaginal, and clitoral tissue are shown. Electrical stimulation to such areas is intended to induce penile erection, or to induce excitation and orgasm in either males or females, part...	06/12/2001
6151527	Electrode apparatus for stimulating living tissue Electrodes for stimulating living tissue such as vaginal, anal, clitoral, penile, and scrotal tissue are shown. Electrical stimulation to such areas is intended to induce excitation and orgasm in either females or males, particularly where frigidity or im...	11/21/2000
6128536	Therapy apparatus for the functional electromyostimulation of smooth muscle cells A method is disclosed for treating erectile dysfunction includes arranging a therapy apparatus to be connected to an electrical power source, placing a skin electrode on two sides laterally of a penile shaft and employing an amplifier for performing the s...	10/03/2000
6015393	Systems and methods for monitoring and evaluating penile tumescence An apparatus for monitoring the tumescent state of the penis of a patient includes a plurality of sensing elements to be placed in proximity to the penis for sensing penile impedance values. A processing device is operably coupled to the plurality of sens...	01/18/2000
6009347	Electroporation apparatus with connective electrode template An electrode template apparatus, comprises a three dimensional support member having opposite surfaces, a plurality of bores extending through the support member and through the opposite surfaces, a plurality of conductors on the member separately connect...	12/28/1999
5964732	Urethral apparatus with position indicator and methods of use thereof An apparatus and method for placement of a tubular body in the urethra. The tubular body includes a proximal portion adapted for placement toward a bladder end and bladder neck end of the urethra and a distal portion opposite from the proximal portion. A ...	10/12/1999
5899875	Device for percutaneous administration of medicaments for treating male impotence A device for the percutaneous administration of a medicament for treating male impotence comprises two reservoirs (1,2) hydratable with a medicament solution and intended to be applied to the skin of the penis. The reservoirs are mounted on substantially ...	05/04/1999
5848986	Medical probe with electrode guide for transurethral ablation A medical probe for the treatment by radio frequency ablation of a target volume in tissue of a human having a urethral channel extending into a base of a bladder along a longitudinal axis. The probe comprises an elongate probe member having proximal and ...	12/15/1998
5782902	Apparatus for stimulating living tissue Electrodes for stimulating living tissue such as penile, scrotal, anal, vaginal and clitoral tissue are shown. The electrodes are formed from elastomeric material. Electrical stimulation to such areas is intended to control incontinence, to induce penile ...	07/21/1998
5571118	Apparatus for stimulating penile, scrotal, anal, vaginal and clitoral tissue Male and female electrodes for stimulating penile, scrotal, anal vaginal and clitoral tissue is shown. The electrodes are formed from elastomeric material. Electrical stimulation to such areas is intended to control incontinence, to induce penile erection...	11/05/1996
5496271	Combined hyperthermia and dilation catheter An apparatus and method for treatment of conditions in which it is desired to simultaneously hyperthermally treat diseased target tissue in a patient and dilate a lumen of a patient which is compressed and/or obstructed by the diseased target tissue and/o...	03/05/1996
5492529	Tissue necrosing apparatus and method for using same including treatment of benign prostrate hypertrophy A method and apparatus for necrosing tissue are disclosed. Also disclosed are a method and apparatus for treatment of urinary neck blockage and benign prostate hypertrophy. A catheter provided with a heating means and an inflatable balloon is inserted int...	02/20/1996
5300099	Gamma matched, helical dipole microwave antenna A catheter shaft carries a coaxial cable, the terminal end of which contains a dipole antenna with opposing first and second helical elements. The first and second helical elements originate from a common connection to an outer conductor of the coaxial ca...	04/05/1994
5284154	Apparatus for locating a nerve and for protecting nerves from injury during surgery The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for locating and identifying the function of specific peripheral nerves. In one embodiment, the present invention takes the form of a nerve stimulator which is used to locate nerves to assist in ...	02/08/1994
5284153	Method for locating a nerve and for protecting nerves from injury during surgery The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for locating and identifying the function of specific peripheral nerves. In one embodiment, the present invention takes the form of a nerve stimulator which is used to locate nerves to assist in ...	02/08/1994
5238006	Apnea stimulation lead A stimulation lead for electrically coupling an implantable pulse generator to an electrode in an apnea treatment system and method of making same. The lead employs a thin substrate of polyurethane or other highly flexible implantable material. Conductors...	08/24/1993
5220927	Urethral inserted applicator for prostate hyperthermia A urethral inserted applicator for prostate electromagnetic hyperthermia includes apparatus for holding and positioning at least one electromagnetic energy applicator in a urethral passage extending through a prostate gland. The apparatus includes a multi...	06/22/1993
4892105	Electrical stimulus probe A hand-held instrument for electrically stimulating tissue of a living body in the presence of body fluid comprising an elongated, relatively fine, electrically conductive wire having a planar conductive surface generally transverse to the axis thereof at...	01/09/1990
4742833	Device for treating male persons suffering from urine incontinence A device for treating male persons suffering from urine incontinence consists of a carrier having an aperture for surrounding the penis of the patient, the carrier having at least two electrodes, which are mounted in the aperture for engaging the opposite...	05/10/1988

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Class 607/143 - Male genital organ