US4022196A
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Penile prosthetic apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-06-01
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Granted: 1977-05-10
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Expires: 1996-06-01
Abstract
Abstract Penile prosthetic apparatus which includes a relatively rigid base to support the apparatus against the male body and into which fits a male penis for enhancing male and female sexual relations.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E. Clinton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:00
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/41; A61F2005/411
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
Penile prosthetic apparatus comprising, in combination: base means, including a support portion, a plate extending upwardly and forwardly from the support portion, a first bore extending longitudinally forwardly from the support portion and terminating in a guide portion, with the diameter of the bore decreasing from the support to the guide; extension means, including a converter portion, a second bore extending longitudinally away from the first bore and having an opening disposed toward the first bore of the base means and having a closed tip remote from the opening of the second bore; and connector means extending in a curve from the base to the extension and including a depression in the connector extending from the bore of the base means to the bore of the extension means, the curve of the connector means providing an obtuse angle between the longitudinal axis of the first bore of the base means and the longitudinal axis of the second bore of the extension means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
Penile prosthetic apparatus comprising, in combination: base means, including a support portion, a plate extending upwardly and forwardly from the support portion, a first bore extending longitudinally forwardly from the support portion and terminating in a guide portion, with the diameter of the bore decreasing from the support to the guide; extension means, including a converter portion, a second bore extending longitudinally away from the first bore and having an opening disposed toward the first bore of the base means and having a closed tip remote from the opening of the second bore; and connector means extending in a curve from the base to the extension and including a depression in the connector extending from the bore of the base means to the bore of the extension means, the curve of the connector means providing an obtuse angle between the longitudinal axis of the first bore of the base means and the longitudinal axis of the second bore of the extension means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the bore of the extension means tapers inwardly from the opening to the tip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 2 in which the base means is relatively inflexible and the extension means is relatively flexible.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 3 in which the opening of the second bore of the extension means extends forwardly and upwardly from the connector means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 4 in which the first bore of the base means includes a depression continuing the depression of the connector means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 5 in which the second bore of the extension means includes a depression continuing the depression of the connector means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 6 in which the base means includes belt means for securing the apparatus to a user.
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) | 1980-05-09 | 1980-11-08 | 1981-05-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-09 | 1984-11-08 | 1985-05-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-09 | 1988-11-08 | 1989-05-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |