Penile Support Sleeve with Rigid Braces for ED Without Implants

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing solutions for erectile dysfunction (ED) are either invasive, come with unpleasant side effects, or are not effective for spontaneous encounters, as they include pharmaceuticals, penile injections, vacuum pumps, and surgical implants, which may lead to infections or discomfort.

Innovation Solution

A non-medical, non-invasive apparatus comprising an elongated sleeve with support braces that encloses the penis, allowing it to simulate an erect state during intercourse by applying pressure and maintaining erogenous zones accessible for stimulation, without the need for surgery or needles.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If penile implants are used to maintain erection, then erectile function is improved, but surgical invasion and infection risk increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveerectile functionVSAvoidinfection risk

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary device - a sleeve worn over the penis - that provides structural support for maintaining erection without direct implantation into the body. This mediator approach achieves the erectile support function while avoiding surgical invasion and associated infection risks of traditional penile implants

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If vacuum pumps are used to force blood flow into the penis, then erection is achieved, but numbness and bruising occur

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveerection achievementVSAvoidnumbness and bruising

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the aggressive mechanical vacuum pump system with a passive mechanical support system - the sleeve with rigid lateral braces - that provides structural support through geometry and material rigidity rather than forced blood flow, thereby achieving erection support without the harmful side effects of vacuum therapy

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Reliability

If pharmaceutical solutions are used to combat ED, then erectile function is improved, but side effects and ineffectiveness for spontaneous encounters occur

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveerectile functionVSAvoidside effects

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent substitutes chemical/pharmaceutical intervention with a mechanical support system. The sleeve with rigid lateral braces provides structural support to maintain erection through physical means rather than chemical action, eliminating pharmaceutical side effects and enabling spontaneous use without waiting for drug absorption or onset time

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS11337846B2Elongated sleeve for bracing a human penis during erectile disfunction

Publication Date: 2022.05.24 SMITH NANCI

AI summary

An elongated sleeve for use by men suffering erectile disfunction is described that includes a first open end for leaving the penis head and base of the penis body exposed to tactile stimulation. The invention teaches penile support braces which prop up a semi-erect penis during intercourse.