Abstract: An implantable sleeve for increasing the penile diameter includes a flexible sheet of soft, physiologically acceptable implantable material, said sheet being of sufficient length when formed in the general shape of a cylindrical sleeve to extend from the glans penis to the base of the penis and of a width which is insufficient to completely encircle the penis, but sufficient to cover the corpora cavernosa. The sheet preferably has edges which are rounded and tapered side edges. The sleeve also includes suturing strips on the inside wall of the sleeve adjacent the side edges of the sheet which facilitate the suturing of the sheet to the tunica albuginea. The sleeve further includes porous patches located on the interior of the inside wall of the sleeve into which fibroblasts from the underlying tissues can grow to further anchor the sleeve to the tunica albuginea.

Abstract: A limb and/or body restraint for use as a means to restrict the movement of an individual, particularly a patient under, or awaiting, medical care or treatment, the restraint comprising a band defined by a main elongated body member provided at one end thereof with a pair of strap members which extend longitudinally of the main body, the main body being formed by an inner and an outer sheet of soft pliable cloth material to prevent skin abrasion to the wearer thereof. Fastening strip members are provided on the opposite ends of the inner and outer sheets so as to be engaged when strapped about a limb or body, thus holding the restraint in place. Once the restraint is in place, the extended strap members are also wrapped once around the main body and then through a strap-keeper member, whereby the straps are tied to a fixed member such as the frame of a bed.

Abstract: A moxa burner comprises inner and outer tubular housings. Helical grooves within one of the housings and vertical slots within the other housing carry projecting pins of a platform for varying the vertical position of the circular platform which is shifted axially by relative rotation of the two housings. A pair of relatively rotating rings which are perforated about their periphery at one end of the tubular housing control airflow entering the interior of the moxa burner. The fumes from burning of a moxa roll are directed axially to one open end of the burner for contact with the surface area of the human body at certain "associated effect points" for acupuncture treatment of human patients. Multiple moxa burners may be carried on a suitable mounting board and suspended by strings over the patient's shoulder for adjustable height location along the patient's acupuncture meridian lines.

Abstract: A device for assisting males in producing and maintaining erection of the penis, consisting of a split ring of flexible but substantially inextensible material adapted to be engaged about the organ with its ends spaced apart peripherally of the organ, the ring having internal lugs formed thereon so as to engage the organ around only a portion of the circumference and to be spaced apart therefrom around the remainder of the circumference, and an elastic band connecting the ends of the ring to secure the latter in place, the band being adjustable to vary both the diameter of the ring to the diameter of the organ, and the pressure with which the ring grips the organ.

Abstract: A facial treatment device wherein an air pumping means and a rotary member are driven by a rotary power source so as to perform skin cleaning and massaging actions with sucking and rotary functions through a sucking or rotary attachment. A stationary shaft having an axial hole is provided in the device to have an end of the hole communicated with air-intake side of the pumping means and the other end exposed to the exterior, and the rotary member is rotatably supported coaxially with the stationary shaft. The sucking attachment is mounted to the stationary shaft at said the other end of its axial hole, whereas the rotary attachment is mounted, in place of the sucking attachment, to the rotary member made accessible thereto on the same side with said end of the stationary shaft to which the sucking attachment is mounted. Preferably, the common axis of the stationary shaft and rotary member is disposed to intersect at right angles the axis of rotary output shaft of the power source.

Abstract: A device for applying compressive pressures against a patient's limb from a source of pressurized fluid. The device includes an elongated pressure sleeve for enclosing a length of the patient's limb, with the sleeve having a pair of side edges, a pair of end edges connecting the side edges, and fluid pressure chambers in the sleeve. The sleeve has a fastening device for securing the sleeve about the patient's limb comprising, a fastening cover sheet defining a substantial portion of the outer surface of the sleeve, and at least one elongated fastening strip extending along one of the side edges on an inner surface of the sleeve. The fastening strip is releasably engagable to the cover sheet to secure the sleeve about the patient's limb. The device has a control assembly for intermittently inflating and deflating the pressure chambers.

Abstract: Muscle manipulating apparatus including a frame having a pair of spaced end members disposed substantially parallel to each other, a plurality of crossmembers extending between the end members, the crossmembers being disposed in a parallel relationship adjoining each other to form a substantially continuous surface, each of the crossmembers being supported for movement in a longitudinal plane through the crossmember which is substantially perpendicular to its portion of the surface, means for sequentially moving each of the crossmembers including a rotatable cam shaft positioned behind the crossmembers, the cam shaft being disposed substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axes of the crossmembers, the cam shaft having a plurality of cam surfaces equal in number to the crossmembers, each of the cam surfaces being disposed adjacent to one of the crossmembers and engageable therewith, and drive means for rotating the cam shaft and the cam surfaces thereon to provide cyclical movement of the crossmembers.

Abstract: A penile prosthesis which is adapted to be surgically implanted in man for the treatment of erectile impotence includes two separate penile implants each comprising an elongated, flexible rod having a short proximal portion of relatively stiff material which is adapted to be implanted into the root end of the corpus cavernosum to support the implant and a longer distal portion of softer material which is adapted to be implanted into the corpus cavernosum of the pendulus penis. A flexible, cylindrical sleeve is positioned axially about an intermediate section of the distal portion of the rod and is sealed at its ends to the rod in a fluid tight manner to form a chamber for pressurizing fluid. The implant also includes a pressure bulb for pressurizing fluid; tubing communicating between the chamber and the pressure bulb; and valve means for controlling the flow of fluid between the pressure bulb and the chamber.

Abstract: A device which is used in the vagina to deliver spermicidal surfactants. This device can be inserted by the user, and does not require insertion by a physician as, for example, in the case of intrauterine contraceptive devices. By virtue of its unique construction and shape, the device herein is foldable for easy insertion. Once in position at the cervical os, the device opens to "cap" the os and remain in position, even during intercourse, so that access of the spermicidal surfactant source to the cervical os is not interrupted. The device is designed to remain comfortably in the vagina during the time between menstrual periods to provide desirable, prolonged release of a spermicidal surfactant, and its construction and shape facilitate retention therein while minimizing awareness and discomfort. An effective between-period contraceptive device is thereby provided.

Abstract: A woman's contraceptive in the form of an intrauterine device, having an elastic structure in the form of a stylized inverted Delta which, when viewed in profile, possesses a rectangular shape over its entire cross-section, and which comprises an arc internal to the Delta-shaped structure at the center of which there is a channel through which a monofilament is knotted, to descend double and pass through a hole provided in the center of the lower arc of the Delta, said device being adaptable to the variable shape of the uterine cavity so as to avoid causing injury.

Abstract: An intrauterine contraceptive device and method of manufacturing the same including a separately formed elongate body member including a lower body portion and an upper, reduced diameter body portion and a separately formed transversal member removably affixed to the upper end of the reduced diameter body portion. Prior to affixing the transversal member on the body member, a copper helical member is located over the reduced diameter body portion. A connecting member may be provided on the transversal member to facilitate connection thereof to the body member.

Abstract: A device for applying compressive pressures against a patient's limb from a source of pressurized fluid. The device has an elongated pressure sleeve comprising a pair of flexible sheets of fluid impervious material having a pair of side edges, and a pair of end edges connecting the side edges. The sheets are connected together along lines defining a plurality of separate laterally extending inflatable chambers disposed longitudinally along the sleeve, and defining a pair of opposed flaps adjacent one of the side edges extending longitudinally along the sleeves. The flap of one of the sheets has a plurality of openings spaced longitudinally along the flap of the one sheet. The sleeve has a plurality of conduits, and a plurality of connectors secured to the one sheet and connecting the conduits in fluid communication with the chambers, with the conduits extending from the connectors through the flap openings of the one sheet and between the flaps toward one end edge of the sheets.

Abstract: An improved foot massage device having a plurality of rotatable balls forming a generally convex surface. The balls are mounted on parallel bars in turn supported in a frame suitable for placement on the floor. A detachable electric vibrator is mounted within the frame to impart a vibrating and massaging action to the balls through the frame. The user merely places his foot upon the massager and moves the foot back and forth to have a gentle massaging and vibrating action imparted to the foot. Mounted on the frame is a generally vertical conical spindle that is rotatable and formed to impart the massaging and vibrating action to the arch of the foot when placed in contact with the spindle.The vibrator is conveniently detachable from the underside of the foot massager. Attachable to the vibrator are a general massage attachment and a special spinal roller attachment.

Abstract: An inflatable pad combined with an air control system for producing periodic inflation and deflation of that pad. The pad is elongated and has at least two separate passages extending from one end portion of the pad to the other, such passages also having interlaced transverse portions extending in directions across the pad. Each passage has a pair of terminal openings, one at each end of the pad, for the flow of air under pressure, such flow being controlled by a valve which not only alternates in directing air to inflate one passage and then the other, but also alternates the direction of inflation so that each passage is inflated alternately from its opposite ends. In one embodiment, the valve operates to positively exhaust one passage while the other is undergoing inflation, the exhaust air being recirculated and utilized by the compressor which serves as the source of pressurized air.

Abstract: A hand-held, manually operated percussion instrument comprises a main body member formed of resilient material and incudes a sidewall portion and an end cap portion which are integrally connected and sealed together to define a continuous concave interior chamber. A base edge of the sidewall portion circumscribes an opening into the interior chamber. A sealing cuff of resilient and compressible material is attached to the base edge. A flattened interior end wall surface extends generally in parallel and planar spaced apart relation from a plane defined by the sealing cuff and base edge. In use, the percussion instrument is moved through the air with the concave interior chamber facing the chest wall of a human individual to whom respiratory therapy is applied. Upon contact with the chest wall, the sealing cuff compresses and seals against the chest wall.

Abstract: A surgical drape having first and second fenestrations formed therein. A flap is hingedly affixed to the surgical drape between the first and second fenestrations. The flap is shiftable between a first position in which it covers and isolates the first fenestration and a second position in which it covers and isolates the second fenestration. Means may also be provided to secure the flap in either or both of the its first and second positions.

Abstract: Therapeutic apparatus for treatment of patients requiring stimulation of blood circulation has a main, castered, L-shaped frame beneath a secondary, L-shaped, mattress-supporting frame, presenting uprights that are pivotally interconnected at their upper ends for continuous swinging movement of the secondary frame alternately to upper and lower inclined, dwell positions about a transverse, horizontal axis disposed at a height essentially the same as that of the head of the patient lying on the mattress. A cam and timer-controlled motor on the main frame, remote from the uprights, has cranks on its outer shaft that are pivotally connected at preselected positions on links, in turn swingable on the secondary frame, for varying the extent of swinging of the secondary frame in both directions.

Abstract: A penis support includes a curved base formed from a section of a resilient tubular member having a first radius equal to the radius of the penis. A resilient first side member joins one side of the base and is formed from a second section of the tubular member. The first side member includes first and second laterally symmetrical brace elements which helically sweep above and away from the base. The first side member is adapted to partially support and encircle a first side of the penis. A resilient second side member joins the second side of the base. This second side member is formed from a third section of the tubular member and includes first and second laterally symmetrical brace elements which helically sweep above and away from the base. The second side member is adapted to partially encircle and support a second side of the penis.

Abstract: An IUD in which an inner base ring made from a resilient material and formed into a generally circular shape with a bulbous free end carries a jelly-like covering material over its entire extent having formed with a plurality of bead-like protrusions.

Abstract: An exercising apparatus which additionally serves as a massager the device including a stand, roller rack and crank that readily assemble together in various ways so that a person placed in different positions thereupon, can exercise or massage certain areas of his body.