Method and apparatus for penile hemodynamic stimulation, monitoring, and drug delivery acceleration
DCFirst Claim
1. An apparatus for a user to monitor hemodynamic parameters when the user is grasping the apparatus housing in one hand, comprising:
- a. an ultrasonography generator comprising a display capable of displaying at least one measured hemodynamic parameter;
b. a portable housing sized to be grasped in a user'"'"'s hand c. a triggering mechanism mounted in said housing and connected to said generator;
said triggering mechanism being capable of actuating said generator;
d. a transducer mounting assembly moveably connected to said housing such that the distance between said assembly and said housing can be adjusted by a user using only one hand, said assembly comprising a curved surface; and
e. at least two ultrasound emitters mounted in said assembly along a curved path and connected to said triggering mechanism.
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Abstract
The present invention is directed toward a method and apparatus 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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27 Claims
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1. An apparatus for a user to monitor hemodynamic parameters when the user is grasping the apparatus housing in one hand, comprising:
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a. an ultrasonography generator comprising a display capable of displaying at least one measured hemodynamic parameter;
b. a portable housing sized to be grasped in a user'"'"'s hand c. a triggering mechanism mounted in said housing and connected to said generator;
said triggering mechanism being capable of actuating said generator;
d. a transducer mounting assembly moveably connected to said housing such that the distance between said assembly and said housing can be adjusted by a user using only one hand, said assembly comprising a curved surface; and
e. at least two ultrasound emitters mounted in said assembly along a curved path and connected to said triggering mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An apparatus capable of monitoring hemodynamic parameters, comprising:
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a. a portable body sized to be hand held;
b. an ultrasonography generator mounted in said body and capable of measuring one or more hemodynamic parameters, said generator comprising a display capable of displaying at least one measured hemodynamic parameter;
c. a curved transducer mounting assembly moveably connected to said body such that the distance between said assembly and said body can be adjusted by a user using only one hand;
d. at least two ultrasound emitters mounted in said assembly along a curved path; and
e. a triggering mechanism connected to said emitters and to said generator. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A hand held apparatus for displaying measured hemodynamic parameters, comprising:
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a. an ultrasonography generator comprising a display capable of displaying at least one measured hemodynamic parameter;
b. a portable housing sized to be grasped in a user'"'"'s hand c. a triggering mechanism mounted in said housing and connected to said generator;
said triggering mechanism being capable of actuating said generator;
d. a transducer mounting assembly moveably connected to said housing such that the distance between said assembly and said housing can be adjusted by a user using only one hand; and
e. at least one ultrasound emitter mounted in said assembly connected to be actuatable by said generator. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A hand held apparatus capable of displaying measured hemodynamic parameters, comprising:
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a. a portable body sized to be hand held;
b. an ultrasonography generator mounted in said body and capable of measuring one or more hemodynamic parameters, said generator comprising a display capable of displaying at least one measured hemodynamic parameter;
c. a transducer mounting assembly moveably connected to said body such that the distance between said assembly and said body can be adjusted by a user using only one hand;
d. at least one ultrasound emitter mounted in said assembly; and
e. a triggering mechanism connected to said generator and capable of actuating said generator. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A hand held ultrasound imaging system for displaying hemodynamic parameters, comprising:
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a. a portable body comprising a top surface, said body being sized to be hand held;
b. an ultrasonography generator mounted in said body and capable of measuring one or more hemodynamic parameters, said generator comprising a display capable of displaying at least one measured hemodynamic parameter, said display being mounted in the top surface of said body;
c. a transducer mounting assembly moveably connected to said body such that the distance between said assembly and said body can be adjusted by a user using only one hand;
d. at least one ultrasound emitter mounted in said assembly; and
e. a triggering mechanism connected to said generator and capable of actuating said generator. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27)
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