Abstract: A simple, non-invasive artificial erection apparatus for erectile dysfunction sufferers has a semi-rigid tube with an inflatable bladder coupled to its inside wall. The apparatus also contains a valve and a pump for inflating the bladder through the valve. When inflated, the bladder forms a contracting lumen that provides pressure around the penile shaft to provide the artificial erection. The valve allows the bladder to substantially deflate the bladder for removal of the apparatus, or incrementally deflate to adjust the pressure of the bladder for comfort during intercourse. Other aspects of the present invention include, inter alia, peristaltic inflation of the bladder to help congregate blood around the penile end, the ability to adjust the length of the apparatus by unrolling (or re-rolling) the distal end of the apparatus, which integrates the tube and bladder.

Abstract: A cable guard having a cover which rotates about an aerial cable when stepped upon by an animal. A weight maintains the cover in an upright position when no animals are on the cover.