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;
a housing support system adapted to support the housing on a user in a non-perpendicular orientation relative to a frontal plane of a body of the user and utilizing at least one connector coupled to an outside surface of the housing and being located between opposite ends of the housing, wherein the housing is adapted to be secured about the user in the non-perpendicular orientation utilizing the at least one connector so as to be usable at least during sleep;
a sheath having one end adapted to be coupled to the housing and comprising at least one of;
a tapered section;
a roll bead arranged on a larger diameter end; and
opposite ends having different inside diameters; 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; a housing support system adapted to support the housing on a user in a non-perpendicular orientation relative to a frontal plane of a body of the user and utilizing at least one connector coupled to an outside surface of the housing and being located between opposite ends of the housing, wherein the housing is adapted to be secured about the user in the non-perpendicular orientation utilizing the at least one connector so as to be usable at least during sleep; a sheath having one end adapted to be coupled to the housing and comprising at least one of; a tapered section; a roll bead arranged on a larger diameter end; and opposite ends having different inside diameters; 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, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. 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; prior to the placing, connecting one end of a sheath to the housing, wherein the sheath comprises at least one of; a tapered section; a roll bead arranged on a larger diameter end; and opposite ends having different inside diameters; supporting the housing on the user in a hands-free manner; connecting a control device to the housing, said control device comprising at least one pre-programmed sleep operation sequence structured and arranged to cause erections at a predetermined point in time; 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; wearing a garment adapted for use with the housing; and in REM sleep. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21)
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22. 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; said housing being separated from the vacuum source and/or supply and being connected thereto via a hose or conduit; at least one connector arranged on an outside surface of the housing in an area located between opposite ends of the housing and being structured and arranged to allow a user to secure and orient the housing for use at least during sleep; a sheath having one end adapted to be removably coupled to an end of the housing and comprising at least one of; a tapered section; roll beads arranged on opposite ends; a roll bead arranged on a larger diameter end; and opposite ends having different inside diameters; and a controller which activates a pre-determined sequence of erection cycles or events during sleep. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26)
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