US3773040A
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Male genital appliance
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-07-14
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Granted: 1973-11-20
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Expires: 1991-07-14
Abstract
Abstract An elongate flexible band or round member is disclosed having interengageable attachment means at the ends to provide a plurality of adjustable fastening points to enable the device to be formed into an encircling restriction of different effective circumferences in accordance with the physiological differences in the male genital organ. The fastening points are characterized by being easily applied and adjusted, providing a positive attachment, easy to manufacture, being comfortable to user and easily detached without discomfort. Various embodiments are disclosed including telescoping members, Velcro type attaching units, and the combination of transverse slots and a hook member, each of which interlock in a manner to form a joint which presents little, if any, undue and uncomfortable pressure points or interfering obstructions during application, use or removal.
Inventors
- 👤 G Gavrilovich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 00:06
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/41; A61F2005/414; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A device of the character described comprising: an elongate flexible elastic cylindrical member having a head end, a base end and a body section there-between with smooth exterior surfaces, said head and base ends being semi-circular in form and having, respectively, matching and planar interengaging means along a portion of their surfaces and spaced from the edges and ends thereof on opposite sides of said body section, said planar interengaging surfaces being elliptical and angularly intersecting said opposite sides of said body section in parallel planes, said elongate member being adapted to be formed into a circular configuration with said planar interengaging means in quickrelease locked juxtaposition at selected positions to form said circular configuration into selected constricting diameters with said body section comprising the enclosing portion thereof, and one of said planar interengaging means overlapping the other planar interengaging means with the spaced edges of each protectively protruding along the sides thereof whereby said entire configuration presents a smooth uniform exterior surface.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
163 words
A device of the character described comprising: an elongate flexible elastic cylindrical member having a head end, a base end and a body section there-between with smooth exterior surfaces, said head and base ends being semi-circular in form and having, respectively, matching and planar interengaging means along a portion of their surfaces and spaced from the edges and ends thereof on opposite sides of said body section, said planar interengaging surfaces being elliptical and angularly intersecting said opposite sides of said body section in parallel planes, said elongate member being adapted to be formed into a circular configuration with said planar interengaging means in quickrelease locked juxtaposition at selected positions to form said circular configuration into selected constricting diameters with said body section comprising the enclosing portion thereof, and one of said planar interengaging means overlapping the other planar interengaging means with the spaced edges of each protectively protruding along the sides thereof whereby said entire configuration presents a smooth uniform exterior surface.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
127 words
A device of the character described comprising an elongate flexible essentially cylindrical elastic member having a head end, a base end and a body section therebetween with smooth exterior surfaces said heAd end having a tapering tip and an intermediate section adjacent thereto which includes at least one circumferential outer rib member said base end having a blind bore therein adapted to receive said head end in mating relationship, and at least one annular groove in the wall of said blind bore intermediate its ends into which said rib member is engageable to resiliently maintain said elongate member in a quick-release locked circular configuration of a constricting diameter with said body section comprising the enclosing portion thereof whereby said entire configuration presents a smooth uniform exterior surface.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
127 words
A device of the character described comprising an elongate flexible essentially cylindrical elastic member having a head end, a base end and a body section therebetween with smooth exterior surfaces said heAd end having a tapering tip and an intermediate section adjacent thereto which includes at least one circumferential outer rib member said base end having a blind bore therein adapted to receive said head end in mating relationship, and at least one annular groove in the wall of said blind bore intermediate its ends into which said rib member is engageable to resiliently maintain said elongate member in a quick-release locked circular configuration of a constricting diameter with said body section comprising the enclosing portion thereof whereby said entire configuration presents a smooth uniform exterior surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device in accordance with claim 2, in which: a plurality of said rib members and groove members is provided in said respective head and base ends to accommodate said selective constrictive diameters.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
59 words
A device in accordance with claim 2 in which: said outer rib member of said head end has a rearward facing radial flange surface and a beveled outer surface, and said groove is defined between a pair of internal projections, the outermost of which defines a forward facing flange surface to interlock with said flange of said head end.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
107 words
A device of the character described comprising an elongate flexible essentially cylindrical elastic member having a head end, a base end and a body section therebetween with smooth exterior surfaces said head end includes a rearwardly directed hook member said base end and a portion of said body section are hollow and the surface of said body sections opposite said hook member includes a plurality of spaced transverse slots communicating with said hollow section said elongate member being adapted to be formed into a circular configuration with said hook member received within selected slots in encompassing relationship in the circular restricting configuration thereof having smooth exterior surfaces.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
107 words
A device of the character described comprising an elongate flexible essentially cylindrical elastic member having a head end, a base end and a body section therebetween with smooth exterior surfaces said head end includes a rearwardly directed hook member said base end and a portion of said body section are hollow and the surface of said body sections opposite said hook member includes a plurality of spaced transverse slots communicating with said hollow section said elongate member being adapted to be formed into a circular configuration with said hook member received within selected slots in encompassing relationship in the circular restricting configuration thereof having smooth exterior surfaces.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
131 words
A device of the character described comprising an elongate flexible essentially cylindrical elastic member having a head end, a base end and a body section therebetween with smooth exterior surfaces said head and base ends having, respectively, matching and interengaging means along a portion of their surfaces, said elongate flexible elastic member being integral with the open end of an elongate tubular flexible enclosure for the male organ said elongate elastic member being adapted to be formed into a circular configuration with said interengaging means in quick-release locked juxtaposition at selection positions to form said circular configuration into selected constricting diameters with said body section comprising the enclosing portion thereof, and one of said interengaging means overlapping the other interengaging means whereby said entire configuration presents a smooth uniform exterior surface.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
131 words
A device of the character described comprising an elongate flexible essentially cylindrical elastic member having a head end, a base end and a body section therebetween with smooth exterior surfaces said head and base ends having, respectively, matching and interengaging means along a portion of their surfaces, said elongate flexible elastic member being integral with the open end of an elongate tubular flexible enclosure for the male organ said elongate elastic member being adapted to be formed into a circular configuration with said interengaging means in quick-release locked juxtaposition at selection positions to form said circular configuration into selected constricting diameters with said body section comprising the enclosing portion thereof, and one of said interengaging means overlapping the other interengaging means whereby said entire configuration presents a smooth uniform exterior surface.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-11-19 | 1977-05-21 | 1977-11-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-19 | 1981-05-21 | 1981-11-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-19 | 1985-05-21 | 1985-11-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |