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Accessory for counteracting the consequences of vesical incontinence with males
Assignee: HOLLAND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT (MEDICAL) BV ACTING UNDER NAME HID BV
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Filing: 1983-03-24
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Granted: 1985-08-13
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Expires: 2003-03-24
Abstract
Abstract An accessory for counteracting the consequences of vesical incontinency with males, comprising an annular tensioning means (8, 9) adapted to be tensioned around the penis (1) of the user, and further comprising a pressure element (7) with a rounded and relatively stiff pressing surface (10) having a curvature which is substantially adpated to the shape of the swelling bodies (3) of the penis (1) so as to pinch the urethra (5) elastically against said bodies (3) which are retained by the tensioning means (8, 9), said pressure element (7) being, in particular, a strip of a substantially rigid material having, more in particular, lateral portions (16, 17) which are substantially adapted to the shape of said bodies (3).
Inventors
- 👤 Eric J. A. de Leur
- 👤 Berend Heijenga
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 16:56
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/0004; A61F2/0031; A61F2/0054; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
A pressure element for use in an applicance for counteracting the consequences of vesical incontinence in males, said pressure element applied in use to the underside of the penis and held thereto by a tensioning band that extends circumferentially around the penis, said pressure element comprising: a first rigid member located to the right of the urethra; a second rigid member located to the left of the urethra; a pressing body located between said first rigid member and said second rigid member and including a convex pressing surface that faces the urethra for applying a radially inward force to the underside of the penis for compressing the urethra; connecting means interconnecting said pressing body with said first rigid member and with said second rigid member and including surfaces of concave shape that face and cradle the corporae cavernosa, whereby the pressing surface is maintained in alignment with and overlying the urethra; and, actuating means mounted to said first rigid member and mounted to said second rigid member and operatively engaging said pressing body for forcing said pressing body against the urethra under control of the user.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
A pressure element for use in an applicance for counteracting the consequences of vesical incontinence in males, said pressure element applied in use to the underside of the penis and held thereto by a tensioning band that extends circumferentially around the penis, said pressure element comprising: a first rigid member located to the right of the urethra; a second rigid member located to the left of the urethra; a pressing body located between said first rigid member and said second rigid member and including a convex pressing surface that faces the urethra for applying a radially inward force to the underside of the penis for compressing the urethra; connecting means interconnecting said pressing body with said first rigid member and with said second rigid member and including surfaces of concave shape that face and cradle the corporae cavernosa, whereby the pressing surface is maintained in alignment with and overlying the urethra; and, actuating means mounted to said first rigid member and mounted to said second rigid member and operatively engaging said pressing body for forcing said pressing body against the urethra under control of the user.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The pressure element of claim 1 wherein said first rigid member, said second rigid member, said pressing body, and said connecting means are parts of a unitary structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The pressure element of claim 1 wherein said connecting means further comprise strips of a stiff material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The pressure element of claim 3 wherein said strips include spaced portions that are more flexible than the remainder of said strips.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The pressure element of claim 4 wherein said spaced portions are of reduced thickness, whereby said spaced portions are more flexible and act as hinges.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The pressure element of claim 3 wherein each of said strips includes spaced hinges to impart flexibility to each of said strips.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
186 words
A pressure element for use in an applicance for counteracting the consequence of vesical incontinence in males, said pressure element applied in use to the underside of the penis and held thereto by a tensioning band that extends circumferentially around the penis, said pressure element comprising: a first rigid member located to the right of the urethra; a second rigid member located to the left of the urethra; a pressing body located between said first rigid member and said second rigid member and including a convex pressing surface that faces the urethra for applying a radially inward force to the underside of the penis for compressing the urethra; connecting means interconnecting said pressing body with said first rigid member and with said second rigid member and including surfaces of concave shape that face and cradle the corporae cavernosa, whereby the pressing surface is maintained in alignment with and overlying the urethra; and, crank means mounted to said first rigid member and mounted to said second rigid member and operatively engaging said pressing body for forcing said pressing body against the urethra under control of the user.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
186 words
A pressure element for use in an applicance for counteracting the consequence of vesical incontinence in males, said pressure element applied in use to the underside of the penis and held thereto by a tensioning band that extends circumferentially around the penis, said pressure element comprising: a first rigid member located to the right of the urethra; a second rigid member located to the left of the urethra; a pressing body located between said first rigid member and said second rigid member and including a convex pressing surface that faces the urethra for applying a radially inward force to the underside of the penis for compressing the urethra; connecting means interconnecting said pressing body with said first rigid member and with said second rigid member and including surfaces of concave shape that face and cradle the corporae cavernosa, whereby the pressing surface is maintained in alignment with and overlying the urethra; and, crank means mounted to said first rigid member and mounted to said second rigid member and operatively engaging said pressing body for forcing said pressing body against the urethra under control of the user.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The pressure element of claim 7 further comprising a lever connected to said crank means for use by the user in operating said crank means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The pressure element of claim 8 further comprising locking means for retaining said lever in a locked position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The pressure element of claim 9 wherein said locking means is shaped to allow quick release of said lever from the locked position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
The pressure element of claim 7 wherein said pressing body further includes an open hook portion that pivotably engages said crank means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-08-12 | 1989-02-11 | 1989-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-08-12 | 1993-02-11 | 1993-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-08-12 | 1997-02-11 | 1997-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |