Suction-Based Therapeutic Device for Erectile Dysfunction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing therapeutic devices for sexual dysfunctions like erectile dysfunction (ED) are uncomfortable, require belts or straps, and often come with side effects from prescription medications.
Innovation Solution
A therapeutic device with a body portion and a receiving portion that applies suction to secure itself to the user's intromittent organ without belts or straps, made from materials like polymeric or elastomeric compositions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a belt or strap is used to secure the device, then the device can be固定在用户身上，但用户感到不舒适且疼痛
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the belt or strap component entirely from the device design. Instead of using external fastening elements, the device achieves security through the suction force generated by the receiving portion directly engaging with the user's anatomy, thereby eliminating the source of discomfort and pain associated with traditional fastening methods
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical fastening system (belt/strap) with a suction-based retention mechanism. The receiving portion creates a vacuum seal through suction force, substituting the need for mechanical fasteners and transforming the retention method from external compression to internal suction engagement
2Reliability
If prescription medications are used to treat sexual dysfunction, then the condition can be alleviated, but the user experiences side effects and high cost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the pharmaceutical treatment approach with a mechanical/physical treatment method. By using suction force to enhance blood flow and promote natural erectile function, the device substitutes chemical intervention with physical stimulation, thereby eliminating medication-related side effects and costs while maintaining treatment effectiveness
3Reliability
If a loop or attachment wraps around reproductive glands, then the device can be secured, but it causes pain and discomfort
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the loop or attachment component that wraps around reproductive glands. The receiving portion is designed to engage directly with the target tissue through suction, eliminating the need for secondary fastening elements that cause pain and discomfort in sensitive areas
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device provides a comfortable and secure solution for alleviating sexual dysfunctions like ED by promoting blood flow and aiding in obtaining and maintaining an erection without pharmaceuticals.
Implementation Method 1
at least a portion of an inner surface of the receiving portion is configured to provide at least a partial vacuum between the at least a portion of the inner surface of the receiving portion and at least a portion of an object at least partially disposed within the receiving portion of the therapeutic device
Implementation Method 2
The device provides a comfortable and secure solution for alleviating sexual dysfunctions like ED by promoting blood flow and aiding in obtaining and maintaining an erection without pharmaceuticals
Data Source
AI summary
A therapeutic device and a method of making a therapeutic device. The therapeutic device has a body portion having a first end, a second end, a first end portion, a second end portion, and an intermediate portion interposed between the first and second end portions. Extending inward into at least a portion of the body portion of the therapeutic device from at least a portion of the first end of the therapeutic device is a receiving portion. At least a portion of a surface defining the receiving portion has a shape needed to apply a suction force onto another object needed to secure at least a portion of the object within the receiving portion of the therapeutic device.