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Prosthesis for improved penis function

a prosthesis and penis technology, applied in the field of surgical prosthesis, can solve the problems of not teaching the use of certain contours that provide structural advantages nor a means, and achieve the effect of convenient positioning and sufficient rigidity

Active Publication Date: 2022-01-20
MENOVA INT INC
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The present invention is about a penile prosthesis that can be implanted to make the penis rigid enough for coitus. The prosthesis is made of silicone rubber and has a cylindrical, elongated body with a varying thickness. It is flexible enough to be positioned when the penis is flaccid. The technical effect is a more rigid penis that enables coitus.

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The prior art teaches the use of a subcutaneously placed prostheses to rigidize the penis, but does not teach the use of certain contours that provide structural advantages nor a means for restricting flow through the dorsal vein, or a means for preventing axial movement or sliding of the prosthesis relative to the penis' long axis.

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[0023]The above described drawing figures illustrate the invention, a penile prosthesis 10, in at least one of its preferred embodiments, and is further defined in detail in this description. The penile prosthesis 10 may be made of silicone rubber or a like material and may be implanted subcutaneously into a human penis 5. FIG. 9 is a cross-section view illustrating the anatomy of penis 5 and showing in particular, the dorsal vein 6a, the deep dorsal vein 6b, the dorsal artery and nerve 6c, the corpus cavernosum penis 6d, the profunda artery 6e, the corpus spongiosum and urethra 6f, the tunica albuginea 6g, the intercavernous septum of buck's fascia 6h, the tunica albuginea of corpus cavernosum penis 6i, the buck's fascia 6j, the dartos fascia 6k, and the outer lying skin 6l which is the outer layer of penis 5 and under which penile prosthesis 10 is inserted.

[0024]Prosthesis 10 is well adapted by its elongated and longitudinally tapered modified cylindrical shape for subcutaneous im...

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Abstract

A prosthesis is implanted subcutaneously within a human penis, the prosthesis forming sides of an elongated longitudinal modified cylindrical shape, the sides hinged along a common abutment therebetween. A sheath is mounted around the prosthesis' wall and a net sheeting is imbedded under the surface of the prosthesis' wall providing a means to secure the sides; restraining them to further secure a corpora cavernosa around the prosthesis is placed. When the penis is erect it grows in girth thereby causing the sides to diverge, forcing a press-rib against a deep dorsal vein of the penis, which results in restricting blood flow and maintaining erectile rigidity and duration.

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[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of an earlier,now pending, U.S. application Ser. No. 15,905,652, filed Feb. 26, 2018, which describes and claims the apparatus of the instant application and includes further subject matter and amended claims.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONField of the Invention[0002]This invention relates generally to surgical prostheses for the enhancement of appearance and operation of organs, and more particularly to a penile prosthesis enabling a damaged penis or poor penis function to be restored to a satisfactory sexual function and / or aesthetic appearance.Description of Related Art[0003]A prosthesis for implantation into a penis to provide rigidity and improve dimensions is known in the art. Such a prosthesis may include an elongated, malleable rod portion which is housed within a generally tubular, physiologically inert plastic body. The malleable rod portion enables the prosthesis to conform to a variety of shapes by bending or twisting it. Duri...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61F2/26A61F5/41
CPCA61F2/26A61F2230/0069A61F2220/0008A61F5/41A61F2220/0091
Inventor ELIST, JAMES
Owner MENOVA INT INC
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