Apparatus and method for measuring sexual arousal
Patent 6050959 Issued on April 18, 2000. Estimated Expiration Date: 
May 14, 2018. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
May 14, 2018. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesDevice for measuring penile tumescence and rigidity Threshold penile rigidity measuring device Nocturnal penile tumescene and rigidity monitor Apparatus and method for detecting and monitoring the sexual arousal of an individual Patent #: 5782778 InventorApplicationNo. 079309 filed on 05/14/1998US Classes:600/587Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by bodyExaminersPrimary: Hindenburg, MaxAttorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA61B 005/00AbstractAn apparatus and method for sensing the swelling and shrinking of an elastic member based on movement and the angular changes to the surface of the elastic member between one or more portions of the surface thereof. The apparatus includes first and second parts which cooperate to produce an electrical signal indicative of the angular and distal positioning of the respective parts, with one of the parts preferably being a Hall effect device and the other a magnet. At least one part is mounted on a flexible base which attaches to a first portion of the surface of the elastic member for movement therewith with the other mounted for movement with a second surface portion of the elastic member. The apparatus and method are particularly adapted for use on a male penis and female breast for estimating sexual arousal based on the swelling of such body parts due to engorgement with blood which accompanies sexual arousal.Field of SearchDetecting body movement attending breathingCapacitor-type transducer Detector responsive to movement induced variation in impedance of body to electric current Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body Body movement (e.g., head or hand tremor, motility of limb, etc.) | |
