Distributed Pressure Fenestrated Urethral Compression Apparatus for Treatment of Male Urinary Sphincter Deficiency with Preservation of Blood Flow
First Claim
1. Urinary incontinence control apparatus, comprising:
- a semi-cylindrical dorsal hood defining a semi-cylindrical channel and having an exterior surface, an interior surface facing the semi-cylindrical channel, and at least one fenestration;
a urethral compressor;
a strap interconnecting the dorsal hood and the urethral compressor and such that the urethral compressor is retained caudad to the dorsal hood.
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Abstract
An urethral compression apparatus is defined by a semi-cylindrical fenestrated dorsal hood that is worn dorsally on the penis and which is interconnected with a strap to a urethral compressor that is oriented ventrally to apply compressive pressure on the urethra to prevent urine leakage. The dorsal hood and the urethral compressor apply distributed pressure that prevents compromised venous and arterial circulation but eliminate incontinence. The device may be worn continually and is easily removed to allow voiding, then reattached. The fenestration in the dorsal hood (or plural fenestrations as the case may be) allows distribution of pressure to avoid venous and arterial blood flow interruption. The dorsal hood partially encircles the penile shaft and the urethral compressor is oriented ventrally and applies the desired pressure to the soft ventral tissues and the urethra. A strap applies tension between the dorsal hood and the urethral compressor, and thus the necessary compression between these two components.
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1. Urinary incontinence control apparatus, comprising:
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a semi-cylindrical dorsal hood defining a semi-cylindrical channel and having an exterior surface, an interior surface facing the semi-cylindrical channel, and at least one fenestration; a urethral compressor; a strap interconnecting the dorsal hood and the urethral compressor and such that the urethral compressor is retained caudad to the dorsal hood. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. Urinary incontinence control apparatus, comprising:
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a substantially C-shaped dorsal hood having an interior surface adapted for positioning on the dorsal aspect of a penis and at least partially surrounding the penile shaft, the dorsal hood having at least one fenestration; a urethral compressor caudad to the dorsal hood and having a urethral compressing component facing the interior surface of the dorsal hood such that the urethral compressing component applies pressure to the ventral aspect of the penile shaft to thereby occlude the urethra. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. Urinary incontinence control apparatus, comprising:
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a semi-cylindrical component adapted for at least partially encircling a penile shaft in a semi-cylindrical channel extending therethrough and having at least one opening corresponding to the dorsal aspect of the penis; a urethra compressor having a urethral compression component facing the semi-cylindrical channel; and strap means for connecting the semi-cylindrical component to the urethra compressor. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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