Abstract: An apparatus and method for sexual stimulation that includes a handheld driving member and an insertive member that is tipped with an insertive sexual device that moves in response to a user's movement of the driving member. The two members are coupled by a rotating or tilting coupling mechanism with which a user may control the motion of the insertive device with great precision. The coupling device couples the driving member to the insertive member in such a way as to translate a movement of the driving member to an analogous movement of the insertive member that the two movements are equivalent or proportional in amplitude, acceleration, and velocity, but mechanically out of phase. Variations allow the apparatus to be used simultaneously by two users, or provide features by which a user may customize the scale or direction of the insertive device's motion.

Abstract: Medical implant delivery devices and systems are disclosed. In general, an exemplary delivery device comprises a shaft and a handle. An exemplary system includes any number of the following: a delivery device, a sling assembly, guide members, and connectors that interconnect the above. Embodiments of all the above components and their combinations are disclosed. Methods of using the above system in trans-obturator approaches are disclosed.

Abstract: An inflated implant within an anatomical structure, such as the bladder, may require removal. A method of removing an inflated implant from an anatomical structure can include any of a number of different steps. A removal device can be placed within the anatomical structure. The implant is located within the anatomical structure. After it is located, the implant can be engaged by arms of the removal device. A portion of a surface of the implant can be compromised such that an inflation substance within the implant can escape. The inflation substance can be removed out of the implant through a deflation tube in at least one of the arms used to engage the implant. The implant can then be removed from the anatomical structure.

Abstract: A device and a method for preparing adipose tissue for transplantation from lobular fat extracted, for instance by liposuction, the fat including a fluid component that have an oily component, a blood component and/or sterile solutions, and a solid component including cell fragments, cells and one or more cell macroagglomerates of heterogeneous size, wherein the device includes at least one washing and separating container having a washing chamber, the container has an inlet and an outlet for the liposuctioned material to enter the washing chamber through the inlet and for at least part of the material to exit the washing chamber through the outlet, the washing chamber including stirring means for forming an emulsion of fluid components.

Abstract: Disclosed is penile rigidity device including: a chamber section having a first chamber end and a second chamber end, the chamber section configured as a substantially cylindrical unit having one of a circular or oval cross section; a floating valve section connected to the first chamber end, the valve section configured to allow fluid to selectively flow into and out of the chamber section; and a gaiter section connected to the second chamber end, the gaiter section having a bellows configured to compress in length in response to a pressing force.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sexual stimulation device. In particular, the present invention relates to a sexual stimulation device having a phallic region, a discus region, and a handle region. In preferred embodiments, the device is configured for simultaneous insertion into a body cavity region (e.g., a vagina) and contacting of a non-body cavity region (e.g., a clitoris).

Abstract: A device that provides a unique surrogate experience by utilizing artificial intelligence and polymeric materials which enables surrogate exchange and/or interaction with the biology of the user. The device may be fit on to the penis of a user to provide stimulation and via sensory wave feedback from an electromusculography system (EMG) have the stimulation varied accordingly. The stimulation may include vibrations, heating, cooling, expanding, or contracting of the device as necessary.

Abstract: Systems and methods for interactive treatments of female sexual disorders are presented. A programmable sexual stimulation device is provided, which transmits and receives data relating to the use and function of the device. The sexual stimulation device may be programmed to implement a particular combination of mechanical actions which have been customized by a user or a health care professional involved in the treatment or preference of the user. The device may also collect data on the type of mechanical actions input by the user and transmit the data to a remote location for viewing by the user or the healthcare professional. The device may also communicate with external devices which aid in the treatment programs, such as audio or image display devices which can coordinate the function of the sexual stimulation device with the presentation of audio or visual information to provide additional sources of sexual arousal to the user.

Abstract: Methods and devices treat non-stuttering pathologies having impaired or decreased communication skills by administering a frequency altered auditory feedback signal to a subject having a non-stuttering pathology while the subject is speaking or talking to thereby improve the subject's communication skills.

Abstract: A cardiac constraint device comprising a jacket of biological compatible material and an adjustment member. The jacket is adapted to be secured to the heart to snugly conform to an external geometry of the heart and assume a maximum adjusted volume to constrain circumferential expansion of the heart beyond the maximum adjusted volume during diastole and to permit unimpeded contraction of the heart during systole. The adjustment mechanism is configured to alter the internal volume defined by the jacket after the jacket is secured to the heart. The invention also provides a method for treating cardiac disease.

Abstract: A penile prosthesis implantation device includes a barrel having a bore, an obturator and a needle clamp. The obturator has a distal end that is received within the bore of the barrel and is configured to slide along a longitudinal axis of the bore relative to the barrel. The needle clamp is at the distal end of the obturator and includes opposing pinching members that are displaced from an interior wall of the bore when the needle clamp is retracted within the bore, and a receptacle between the pinching members configured to receive a thread attachment end of a needle and hold the end of the needle through an interference fit with the pinching surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention concerns apparatus (1) for applying targeted stimulation at or adjacent the base of the area of the glans (5) of the penis (2), wherein the apparatus comprises a contact portion having a first contact surface (3) conforming substantially to the longitudinal profile of the penis, the contact portion further having a second contact surface (4), raised, in use, inwardly of the first contact surface towards the penis, to project in use into positive engagement with the area at or adjacent the base of the glans of the penis.

Abstract: Method and system for treating a patient using an inflatable device. A removal device may be used to remove the inflatable device from the body. The removal device can have at least one manually-actuatable member and at least two opposing jaws at a distal end. At least one of the at least two jaws can be movable by actuation of the at least one manually-actuatable member. At least one of the at least two jaws can have a puncturing member.

Abstract: Disclosed are radiation treatment systems with enhanced control architectures that enable more complex treatment plans to be implemented, and radiation treatment systems with enhanced resistance to the effect of neutrons. An exemplary control architectures comprises: a digital packet network; a supervisor electrically coupled to the digital packet network and having a treatment plan; and a plurality of nodes, each node coupled to digital packet network and controlling one or more treatment-related components of the radiation treatment system; and wherein the supervisor periodically communicates control orders to the nodes over the digital packet network.

Abstract: The invention relates to an implant (1) or prosthesis for treating a genital prolapse, characterized in that it comprises a support portion (41, 51), which has been preformed with a hollow shape in order to match the shape of an organ that is to be supported, and one or more bearing portions (42, 52), which extend away from the support portion (41, 51) so as to bear on bone or ligament structures in order to stabilize the implant.

Abstract: A disposable device (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 or 18) both for vaginal cleaning and hygiene and for sexual aid and its methods of use are disclosed. The device comprises a pouch or bladder (30 or 30?) with an open-end or opening (34 or 34?) and in substantial shape and size of the condom and a standard valve (20 or 20?) or closure (20?) with a base (22, 22? or 22?). The pouch or bladder is made of a layer of flexible and inelastic airtight durable material. The opening is fluid-tightly sealed to the base or by the cap (24?) and neck of the closure. The inflated or filled device functions as dildos and, when enclosing a mini-vibrator, as vibrators. The poked device is used for delivering medication to appropriate areas of the vagina and for washing the vagina with water. The pouch or bladder is packed in a small sealed package before use and is disposable after use.

Abstract: A penile implant having a body with a circular and linear elongated wall having an outer and an inner exterior surfaces. The body tapered from a larger to a small diameter between opposing longitudinal ends. The elongated wall tapered diametrically from a thicker to a thinner wall thickness between a top position and two opposing longitudinally extensive edges. Net fabric sheets imbedded below surfaces of the outer and the inner exterior walls wherein the net fabric sheets prevent the body from creasing.

Abstract: A control circuit optimizes a radiation-treatment plan to provide an initially-optimized radiation-treatment plan and then modifies that initially-optimized radiation-treatment plan to reduce corresponding monitor units (MU's) to provide a radiation-treatment plan that is further optimized for monitor units. This modification can comprise, at least in part, imposing a stronger smoothing constraint with respect to fluence. Optimizing a radiation-treatment plan to provide an initially-optimized radiation-treatment plan can comprise identifying at least one particular leaf pair for a multi-leaf collimator that requires a longest amount of time to move into a position that achieves a particular desired fluence and then selectively smoothing position requirements of that particular leaf pair to reduce the amount of time associated with that particular leaf pair while not also smoothing position requirements for all leaf pairs as comprise that multi-leaf collimator.

Abstract: Described herein are devices and methods for treating degenerative joint diseases with electromagnetic fields using one or more waveforms that are configured to modulate Ca2+ binding to calmodulin and thereby modulate calmodulin-dependent nitric oxide signaling within joint and other affected tissue for the purpose of reducing pain and inflammation, as well as enhancing the healing and regeneration of such tissue.

Abstract: It is the purpose of this invention to provide methods and systems for non-invasive deep brain neuromodulation using ultrasound for the treatment of anorgasmia, hypo-orgasmia, and for the production of orgasms (Orgasmatron). This can include impacting one or multiple points in a neural circuit to produce Long-Term Potentiation (LTP) or Long-Term Depression (LTD). The ultrasound transducers are attached at fixed positions on a holder. Use of ancillary monitoring or imaging to provide feedback is optional. Control of the ultrasonic transducers includes control of direction of the energy emission, intensity, frequency, and phase/intensity relationships to targeting and accomplishing up-regulation and/or down-regulation.