Patents by Inventor Timothy J. Claude

Timothy J. Claude has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Penile prosthesis
    Patent number: 4522198
    Abstract: A penile prosthesis (20) designed to be surgically implanted in the penis for the treatment of erectile impotence. The prosthesis comprises an articulated column (26) having alternating joints (56) enclosed with a switch (30) within an outer elongated sheath (28). The switch (30) is aligned for reversibly extending the articulated column (26) against the ends of the sheath and tensioning a tension member (32) whereby frictional resistance at the joints (56) increases causing an erect state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1985
    Assignee: Dacomed Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald W. Timm, Donald L. Sandford, Timothy J. Claude, Richard A. Helms
  • Penile prosthesis
    Patent number: 4517967
    Abstract: A penile prosthesis (20) designed to be surgically implanted in the penis for the treatment of erectile impotence. The prosthesis comprises an articulated column (26) having alternating joints (56) enclosed with a switch (30) within an outer elongated sheath (28). The switch (30) is aligned for reversibly extending the articulated column (26) against the ends of the sheath and tensioning a tension member (32) whereby frictional resistance at the joints (56) increases causing an erect state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1985
    Assignee: Dacomed Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald W. Timm, Donald L. Sandford, Timothy J. Claude