Retention Means Patents (Class 600/41)
  • Patent number: 5695444
    Abstract: An elastic ring for assisting a male to obtain and maintain an erection has two prongs circumferentially spaced apart and extending from the inside diameter of the ring inwardly of the ring opening and has a protuberance formed on the inside of ring substantially diametrically opposite of the prongs. The device is capable of encircling the penis and scrotum so as to apply a compressive force rearwardly of the root of the penis so that the external conspicuous part of the penis and the more concealed root part can become rigidified or erect and involved in the sexual act.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1997
    Inventor: John L. Chaney
  • Patent number: 5690603
    Abstract: A self-retaining erogenic simulator that provides simultaneous stimulation to both users thereof, whether they be of the same sex or of the opposite sex. This simulator is configured with a first phallic end which is used in the normal manner and a second bulbous end which is inserted within the vaginal or anal cavity of the wearing partner. This bulbous end is shaped with a neck-down region that enables this device to be held in place during use by the wearers' muscle groups without the need for straps or the like. Also, adjacent the base of the phallic end may be raised nubs which are designed for the clitoral stimulation of the wearing partner (when such partner is female) whether the device is inserted vaginally or anally. A hollowed-out area in the base can hold vibrating means for increased stimulation; or a fluid chamber within the apparatus allows the flow of fluid therein to increase stimulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1997
    Inventor: Melissa Mia Kain
  • Patent number: 5683383
    Abstract: An expanded elastic ring is supported in an annular groove within a ring outer cylinder for use in vacuum therapy of a dysfunctional penis. The cylinder has an open end for initial placement against a user's body with the penis contained within the cylinder. The cylinder further comprises a cap on a closed end into which a vacuum pump is integrated. The elastic ring expanded around an inner cylinder into an annular groove is remotely released within a vacuum drawn within the cylinder. In a first embodiment, the vacuum effects the release as the inner cylinder is withdrawn into an outer cylinder until the ring falls off of the inner cylinder end. In a second embodiment, push rods extending into the annular groove push the ring past a stationary inner cylinder, effected by rotation of the cap on the cylinder. An inclined face on the cap bottom surface engages the rod, pushing the rod into the annular groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Inventors: John C. Russell, Jack H. Philbrick, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5624378
    Abstract: A vacuum chamber is provided with a drive region having outside diameter threads and a longitudinal guide slot. An annular collar carries inside diameter threads for mating with the vacuum chamber threads such that the collar is longitudinally moved relative to the vacuum chamber by user rotation of such annular collar. Coupling members project through the vacuum chamber longitudinal slot from the annular collar to a drivable piston movably received in the vacuum chamber such that controlled movement of such piston at least partially displaces air within the vacuum chamber so as to generate a corresponding level of vacuum in such vacuum chamber. Once a user's male sex organ is placed into the vacuum chamber via an open end thereof, the user may rotate the annular collar so as to displace air within the vacuum chamber and produce a desired vacuum engorgement of the user's male sex organ.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1997
    Assignee: Osbon Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Albert S. Baldecchi
  • Patent number: 5620429
    Abstract: A feminine napkin that allows that permits external sexual intercourse. A round bag is attached to the front side of the napkin. The bag is in the size and shape of the vagina to give the husband the same sexual feelings. The round bag has an opening and rings, windings and protrusions, as well as a suitable cream. This bag has also a downward extension for fixing the napkin on the vagina opening when the woman lies on her back. The fixing extension is placed between the rumps and may be coated by an adhesive material. The round bag can be taken off the napkin and disposed while continuing to use the napkin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1997
    Inventor: Abdul A. A. Al-Saleh
  • Patent number: 5485636
    Abstract: A rape preventing undergarment is formed from flexible cut-resistant cable and covered with fabric. The cable forms a crotch covering web with very small openings. Each side of the crotch covering web is attached to a leg encircling cable free at one end which can be wrapped around the thigh and then length adjusted and removably locked into a cable clasp at the front end of the crotch covering. A waist encircling cable is attached by cable to the rear of crotch covering and in front descends to also lock into one of the cable clasps. The cable clasps are arranged to both be locked by a single padlock. The device is easily adjusted to fit snugly so that it cannot be pulled aside, yet it is comfortable and easily removed when unlocked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1996
    Inventor: Clifford N. Yandell
  • Patent number: 5468212
    Abstract: A device for preventing premature ejaculation during sexual intercourse includes a convex saddle with flanges of rubber at front and rear, the flanges having a flexibility sufficient for it to be removably located on the penis and hard enough to provide the same or similar texture and feel of the penile surface, the front flange of the device being shaped complementally to the rear of the glans, and having an elasticity for imparting a sufficient inward pressure to control premature ejaculation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Inventor: Ernest K. Shooter
  • Patent number: 5460594
    Abstract: An interface plate for a vacuum constriction device used with an elastic constriction ring includes an interface plate member. The interface plate member has an inner cylindrical wall with an open, circular end. The end intersects a planar backup surface perpendicular to the inner wall, such that the end defines a circular aperture in the backup surface. The circular aperture is of selected dimension to prevent the formation of undesired abdominal and/or scrotal bulges past an elastic constriction ring when vacuum is applied to the vacuum constriction device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1995
    Inventor: Allan J. Walling
  • Patent number: 5387179
    Abstract: A sexual stimulation device for the male includes an erection ring from which extends a rectal rod; the device is made from a flexible plastic having a Shore hardness between approximately 30 and 60.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1995
    Inventor: Jurgen Crivellaro
  • Patent number: 5370601
    Abstract: A device for affecting or enhancing erection of the penis comprises an external inflatable cuff which encircles the shaft of the penis at its base and extends distally. The cuff is provided with a plurality of volume expandable annular spaces arranged parallel to one another. The spaces are filled with fluid under pressure from a squeeze bulb to affect a tourniquet action. The spaces are inflated sequentially in a proximal to distal direction. As the spaces become sequentially pressurized, the inner diameter of the cuff is reduced, constricting the penis and trapping blood within the shaft and forcing it distally to thereby increase the rigidity of the penis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1994
    Inventor: Moseley C. Collins
  • Patent number: 5344389
    Abstract: A combination seal and constricting device and method of use for the external treatment of impotence is provided. The subject device is made of a pliable elastomeric material and is characterized by a centrally disposed cylindrical collar connected at one end thereof to a radially extending skirt having a forwardly facing, annular, elastomeric seating and sealing surface and a rearwardly facing surface substantially flush with one end of said collar. When used in combination with a conventional vacuum erection device, the combination seal and constricting device is positioned at the open end of the evacuation cylinder of the conventional vacuum erection device with the radially extending skirt flush between the open end of the cylinder and the user's groin. In this position, the subject device aids in establishing and maintaining a substantially airtight seal around the open end of the cylinder and the base of the penis during evacuation pumping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1994
    Assignee: Mission Pharmacal Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Neill B. Walsdorf, Dan K. Crawford, Perry W. Nadig
  • Patent number: 5338288
    Abstract: An apparatus for maintenance of a male erection-like state is provided. The invention includes a calibrated linear elastomeric constrictor adapted to be wrapped around a vacuum cylinder. Improvements in the vacuum apparatus include an aperture at a proximal region of the vacuum cylinder and a vacuum gauge. A skin surface temperature sensor is provided. The concomitant use of an electronic stimulation of the appropriate muscles is described to strengthen said muscles which are then used in conjunction with the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1994
    Inventor: Eugene Finkle
  • Patent number: 5336157
    Abstract: This invention is a therapeutic clamp intended to help males with impotence, or what should be more properly called, erectile dysfunction. The clamp consists of two hinged rods having elastic bands causing the rods to exert pressure on the sides of the penis, thereby restricting flow of blood from the penis in order to maintain an erection without interfering with flow of blood into the penis, or obstructing the urethra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1994
    Inventor: Ralph Hale
  • Patent number: 5306227
    Abstract: The construction of an integral cincture band of elastic material may include a pair of semi-ellipsoidal handles and an enlarged region to be aligned with the urethra of the user's male sex organ so as to relatively reduce the urethral constriction for improved seminal fluid discharge. Radially inwardly projecting regions of predetermined radius of curvature which is relatively large to the overall ring may be provided in predetermined circumferential locations on each lateral side of the dorsal centerline. By such arrangement, effective pressure is applied to the subcutaneous lateral veins and generally to the dorsal venous process of the penis without direct application of constrictive force to the center of the penis dorsal area, thereby minimizing user pressure discomfort or loss of sensation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1994
    Assignee: Osbon Medical Systems, Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert E. Osbon, James B. Osbon
  • Patent number: 5295946
    Abstract: A device for affecting or enhancing erection of the penis comprises an external inflatable cuff which encircles the shaft of the penis at its base and extends distally. The cuff is provided with a plurality of volume expandable annular spaces arranged parallel to one another. The spaces are filled with fluid under pressure from a squeeze bulb to affect a tourniquet action. The spaces are inflated sequentially in a proximal to distal direction. As the spaces become sequentially pressurized, the inner diameter of the cuff is reduced, constricting the penis and trapping blood within the shaft and forcing it distally to thereby increase the rigidity of the penis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1994
    Assignee: Gemini Medical Corporation
    Inventor: Moseley Collins
  • Patent number: 5244454
    Abstract: A penile engorgement valve has a looped rod (1) with an arcuate center section (2) positioned on a top base surface of a male penis (3). Opposite side sections (5) of the looped rod are extendable arcuately at opposite sides of the male penis and juxtaposed at a fulcrum curve (6) in each of the opposite side sections. A lever arm (7) is extended from the fulcrum curve in each juxtaposed side section and attachable to a tension member (11). The tension member is anchored to a hip section and rearward of a user. Tension from the tension member is applied to the lever arms in a direction towards the hip section of the user. The tension results in pressure on the fulcrum curves and on the arcuately looped center. Blood flows into the penis in arteries (16) and returns in flow out from the penis in veins (15) at the top of the penis in a public area (4) where the arcuately looped center is positioned and at opposite bottom sides of the penis in a perineal area (8) where the fulcrum curves are positioned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1993
    Inventor: Graham Coates
  • Patent number: 5244453
    Abstract: An improved apparatus for augmenting male potency generally includes a cylindrical vacuum chamber adapted to cover a male sex organ. The vacuum chamber has an open proximal end and a closed distal end. The distal end is tapered to provide an integral ramp for expanding a resilient cincture band onto the outside diameter of the vacuum chamber. A vacuum connector fitting is formed at the base of such ramp for evacuation of the vacuum chamber. Guard flanges help protect the fitting. The proximal end includes a cincture band groove defined about the outside diameter of the vacuum chamber, with a plurality of vent holes formed in the groove and pneumatically interconnecting the exterior of the vacuum chamber with its interior. A cincture band which has been expanded onto the outside diameter of the vacuum chamber and advanced to its proximal end initially resides in the cincture band groove, where it covers and seals the plurality of vent holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1993
    Assignee: Osbon Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Osbon, Philip L. Reid, Julian W. Osbon
  • Patent number: 5234402
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for augmenting male potency cinctures a vacuum induced engorged condition of a male sex organ while also protecting abdominal and scrotal tissue during application of vacuum force to the user. An elastic cincture band has an annular tissue shield secured thereto and preferably reinforced by integrally formed handles. The cincture band and handles are small enough to fit in the open receiving end of a vacuum erection chamber while the tissue shield is large and rigid enough to fit across the vacuum erection chamber open receiving end. The shield is received against the abdomen of a subject while the cincture band is received about the root of the subject's male sex organ and inside the vacuum erection chamber open end. In such position, the tissue shield is interposed between the user's abdomen and the vacuum erection chamber for protecting against abdominal or scrotal tissue (and the anatomy within the scrotum) being drawn into the vacuum chamber during therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1993
    Assignee: Osbon Medical Systems, Ltd.
    Inventor: James B. Osbon
  • Patent number: 5234401
    Abstract: A penis erection assisting device contains a sealing member for sealingly accommodating a penis therein, the sealing member having an opening at one end thereof to insert the penis, an extracting hose connected to the sealing member and a pump for extracting air within the sealing member, an expandable circular bag member provided at the opening of the sealing member, and an exhaling hose for supplying air extracted by the pump into the circular bag member to expand the circular bag member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1993
    Inventor: Hideo Yamanaka
  • Patent number: 5221251
    Abstract: A penile erection sustainer for assisting in obtaining and sustaining a human penile erection. The sustainer provides a remote, quick release adjustable method for restricting blood flow from the penis. In the preferred embodiment, a soft pliable fabric ribbon member is used to encircle the penis. A hook and loop pile fastener of sufficient length and correct placement adapts the sustainer to varying penis sizes. Attached to the encircling end of the ribbon member are unique twin narrow ribbon tightening members. They are used to tighten the sustainer around the penis. They do not interfere with the release of the sustainer. No elastic components or materials are used in the sustainer. An extended length of the ribbon member is used to remotely release the sustainer without disturbing the act. A quick release permits unrestricted ejaculation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1993
    Inventor: Robert E. Edminster
  • Patent number: 5195943
    Abstract: An elastic restrictor ring is transferred from the periphery of a vacuum cylinder into tight surrounding relationship to the base of a penis undergoing vacuum therapy by means of a sleeve on the cylinder contiguous with the restrictor ring. The sleeve is provided with a camming surface that reacts against a fixed cam element on the cylinder such that when the sleeve is rotated it is cammed axially toward the end of the vacuum cylinder in which case the restrictor ring is forced off of the cylinder and onto the base of the penis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1993
    Inventor: John L. Chaney
  • Patent number: 5085209
    Abstract: A therapeutic, sanitary device intended to promote satisfactory sexual intercourse by preventing impotency, and a method of maintaining erection of the penis by use of said device, is disclosed. The device consists of a band of interlocking material being at least of a length sufficient to both encircle the base of a penis and scrotum at the junction of the pubis and to interconnect against itself when so encircled. A self-enclosed circular region attached to an end of said device to act as a "noose" is further described, whereby said device may be pulled tightly against itself in an effort to be cinched tightly against said junction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1992
    Inventor: G. Howard Gottschalk