Implantable Penile Vibrator for Male Dysfunctional Ejaculation
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a lack of effective therapies for treating male sexual dysfunction, particularly male dysfunctional ejaculation, and existing treatments such as medication and psychological counseling have limitations and side effects.
Innovation Solution
An implantable vibrator is placed within the corpus cavernosa of the penis to stimulate sexually responsive tissue, with control mechanisms for adjusting vibration frequency and amplitude, and can be operated manually or via a wireless remote control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If medication is used to treat male sexual dysfunction, then erectile function is improved, but side effects occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces pharmacological treatment with a mechanical vibration device implanted in the corpus cavernosum. The vibrator mechanically stimulates the tissue to enhance blood flow and erectile function, eliminating the need for medication and its associated side effects.
Solution Approach 2:
The vibration device acts as an intermediary between neural stimulation and physiological response. It mechanically mediates the stimulation of sexually responsive tissue, producing therapeutic effects without direct drug intervention.
2Ease of operation
If hand held vibrators are used for stimulation, then sexual response is enhanced, but embarrassment occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The vibrator is nested within the corpus cavernosum tissue itself, placing the stimulation device inside the body rather than requiring external application. This eliminates the embarrassment associated with hand-held devices while maintaining effective sexual stimulation.
Solution Approach 2:
The implanted device enables the patient to self-stimulate the penis internally without requiring external manual intervention, providing autonomy and eliminating embarrassment associated with partner or self-application of external vibrators.
3Reliability
If vacuum device is used to create negative pressure, then engorgement of penis is promoted, but tissue damage may occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses mechanical vibration instead of negative pressure to achieve engorgement. The vibrator creates oscillating mechanical stimuli that enhance blood flow and tissue engorgement through vibrational energy, avoiding the tissue damage risks associated with vacuum suction.
4Reliability
If implantable vibrator is placed within corpus cavernosa, then sexual response is enhanced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The vibrator is integrated with existing penile implant structures, allowing the same implant to serve both prosthetic and vibratory stimulation functions. This multi-functionality reduces overall device complexity compared to separate implantation procedures.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The vibrator increases the likelihood of orgasm and enhances sexual response to stimuli by directly stimulating the penis, providing a more effective treatment for male sexual dysfunction.
Implementation Method 1
said vibrator adapted to cause vibration in at least one of the corpus cavernosum for stimulating the sexually responsive tissue of the penis
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AI summary
An apparatus for treating a sexually dysfunctional male patient is provided. The apparatus comprising an implantable vibrator adapted to be implanted within at least one corpus cavernosum of a human patient, wherein said vibrator is adapted to cause vibration in at least one of the corpus cavernosum for stimulating the sexually responsive tissue of the penis.