Apparatus for penile hemodynamic monitoring and ultrasound transmission
First Claim
1. An apparatus for transmitting ultrasound energy into an expanding penis, comprising:
- a. an ultrasound generator;
b. a portable housing coupled to said ultrasound generator, said housing comprising a lower transducer mounting assembly;
c. an axial position adjuster coupled to said lower transducer mounting assembly;
d. an upper transducer mounting assembly mounted above and in alignment with said lower transducer mounting assembly, said upper transducer mounting assembly being coupled to said axial position adjuster;
e. a lower ultrasound emitter mounted in said lower transducer mounting assembly, said lower ultrasound emitter being connected to said ultrasound generator;
f. an ultrasound trigger mounted on said portable housing and connected to said lower ultrasound emitter; and
g. an upper ultrasound emitter mounted in said upper transducer mounting assembly, said upper ultrasound emitter being connected to said ultrasound trigger and to said ultrasound generator.
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Abstract
The present invention is directed toward a method and apparatus for transmitting ultrasound energy into an expanding penis and for stimulating and/or monitoring hemodynamic activity, such as blood flow, in a penis. The method of the present invention comprises the coupling of an ultrasound source to the outer surface of the penis and transmitting ultrasound energy into the penis at a sufficient frequency and intensity to increase hemodynamic activity. An apparatus is also provided for practicing the method of the present invention. The apparatus provides for position adjustment of the ultrasound transducers during the circumferential expansion of the penis resulting from increased hemodynamic activity.
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20 Claims
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1. An apparatus for transmitting ultrasound energy into an expanding penis, comprising:
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a. an ultrasound generator; b. a portable housing coupled to said ultrasound generator, said housing comprising a lower transducer mounting assembly; c. an axial position adjuster coupled to said lower transducer mounting assembly; d. an upper transducer mounting assembly mounted above and in alignment with said lower transducer mounting assembly, said upper transducer mounting assembly being coupled to said axial position adjuster; e. a lower ultrasound emitter mounted in said lower transducer mounting assembly, said lower ultrasound emitter being connected to said ultrasound generator; f. an ultrasound trigger mounted on said portable housing and connected to said lower ultrasound emitter; and g. an upper ultrasound emitter mounted in said upper transducer mounting assembly, said upper ultrasound emitter being connected to said ultrasound trigger and to said ultrasound generator. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An apparatus for transmitting ultrasound energy into an expanding penis, comprising:
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a. an ultrasound generator; b. a portable housing coupled to said ultrasound generator, said housing comprising a lower transducer mounting assembly; c. an axial position adjuster coupled to said lower transducer mounting assembly; d. an upper transducer mounting assembly mounted above and in alignment with said lower transducer mounting assembly, said upper transducer mounting assembly being coupled to said axial position adjuster; e. a lower ultrasound emitter mounted in said lower transducer mounting assembly, said lower ultrasound emitter being connected to said ultrasound generator; f. an ultrasound trigger mounted on said portable housing and connected to said lower ultrasound emitter; and g. an upper ultrasound emitter mounted in said upper transducer mounting assembly, said upper ultrasound emitter being connected to said ultrasound trigger and to said ultrasound generator; h. an ultrasonography generator capable of measuring one or more hemodynamic parameters, said ultrasonography generator connected to said lower ultrasound emitter or said upper ultrasound emitter; and i. an ultrasonography trigger mounted in said housing and connected to said ultrasonography generator. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An apparatus for transmitting ultrasound energy into an expanding penis, comprising:
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a. an ultrasound generator; b. a housing coupled to said ultrasound generator, said housing comprising an upper portion and a lower portion; c. at least one ultrasound trigger mounted on said housing; d. an upper ultrasound emitter mounted on the upper portion of said housing; e. a lower ultrasound emitter mounted on the lower portion of said housing; f. an axial position adjuster coupled to said housing, such that said adjuster is capable of adjusting the distance between said upper and lower ultrasound emitters; g. an ultrasonography generator capable of measuring one or more hemodynamic parameters, said ultrasonography generator connected to said lower ultrasound emitter or said upper ultrasound emitter; and h. an ultrasonography trigger mounted in said housing and connected to said ultrasonography generator. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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