System and method for treating and/or preventing erection problems
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1. A system for causing at least one penile erection event, the system comprising:
- a vacuum source and/or supply device;
a housing configured to at least partially receive therein a penis; and
at least one of;
a garment or support configured to retain and/or support the housing; and
a controller which activates a pre-determined sequence of erection cycles or events.
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Abstract
A system for causing penile erection and/or subjecting the penis to stretching. The system utilizes a vacuum source and/or supply device, a housing configured to at least partially receive therein a penis, and a garment or support configured to retain and/or support the housing. Also disclosed is a method of using the system on a user'"'"'s penis as discussed in the instant application.
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1. A system for causing at least one penile erection event, the system comprising:
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a vacuum source and/or supply device; a housing configured to at least partially receive therein a penis; and at least one of; a garment or support configured to retain and/or support the housing; and a controller which activates a pre-determined sequence of erection cycles or events. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of causing penile erection, the method comprising:
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placing a housing at least partially over or covering a user'"'"'s penis; and supporting the housing on the user in a hands-free manner; and causing a vacuum in the housing for at least one predetermined time period while the user is at least one of; sleeping; positioned in a generally horizontal position; being treated for a condition which results in the user having lost, at least partially, the ability to achieve an erection at least during sleep; wears a garment adapted for use with the housing; and in REM sleep. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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16. A system for treating at least one symptom of at least one medical condition affecting the penis, the system comprising:
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a vacuum source and/or supply; a housing configured to at least partially receive therein a penis; a garment or support configured to retain and/or support the housing; and a controller which activates a pre-determined sequence of erection cycles or events. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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