Wearable Penile Traction Brace for Discreet Tension Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a comfortable, convenient, and affordable apparatus that supports proper penile alignment and holds the flaccid penis under tension to facilitate penile traction therapy for the treatment of Peyronie's disease and other erectile dysfunctions, as existing treatments are costly, invasive, and require prolonged immobilization.
Innovation Solution
A wearable therapeutic brace that includes a main body support and a penile support, secured with adjustable straps and hook-and-loop fasteners, to hold the penis under tension against the body without physically stretching it, enhancing patient comfort and allowing discreet use under clothing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If surgical or mechanical treatments are used for Peyronie's disease, then treatment effectiveness is improved, but patient comfort and convenience deteriorate due to pain, immobilization requirements, and high cost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a disposable or reusable external brace device that provides effective treatment without requiring surgical intervention. The brace is designed to be worn by the patient, applying mechanical traction to the penis to treat Peyronie's disease, thereby avoiding the pain and immobilization associated with surgical procedures while maintaining treatment effectiveness
Solution Approach 2:
The brace acts as an intermediary mechanical device between the patient's body and the treatment goal. It applies controlled traction force through straps and support structures, mediating the therapeutic effect without requiring direct surgical intervention or prolonged immobilization, thus improving patient comfort while maintaining treatment reliability
2Shape
If traditional traction devices are used, then penile alignment is improved, but patient comfort deteriorates due to lack of discretion and comfort features
Solution Approach 1:
The brace utilizes flexible body support and penile support structures that conform to the patient's anatomy. These flexible components provide the necessary mechanical support for penile alignment while being thin and adaptable enough to be worn discreetly under clothing, thereby improving both alignment and patient comfort
Solution Approach 2:
The brace incorporates adjustable straps and flexible support elements that can be dynamically adjusted to fit different patients and provide optimal alignment. The dynamic adjustability allows the device to maintain proper penile alignment while adapting to patient comfort requirements, enabling discreet wear under clothing
3Reliability
If the brace structure is made complex to securely hold the penis under tension, then treatment effectiveness is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The brace is segmented into distinct functional components: a body support portion, a penile support portion, and adjustable straps. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function securely while keeping the overall device structure relatively simple and easy to manufacture
Solution Approach 2:
The brace merges multiple support functions into a single integrated device that combines body support, penile support, and tension application features. By combining these functions into one cohesive structure rather than separate devices, the patent achieves secure positioning without excessive device complexity
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AI summary
Therapeutic brace for holding and supporting the penis against the patient's body under tension to facilitate penile traction therapy. The therapeutic brace of this invention generally includes a main body support to be donned by a patient around the upper thick or abdomen and a penile support worn over the flaccid shaft of the penis. The main body support includes an adjustable overlie strap that partially overlies the length of the main body support. In use, the overlie strap is pulled tightly over penis and secured to the main body support to secure the penis under tension between the main body support and the overlie strap in the desired orientation and position against the patient's body.