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US 12,144,713 B2Granted
Male incontinence control device and method of controlling male incontinence
AssigneeAssure Medical Group, LLC
InventorsDuane L Glisan, Ronald C Johansson
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Abstract
A male incontinence control device with a main elastomeric tubular body, a knob to occlude the urethra, and a feature in the tubular body to accept a spacing device/insert. The length of the spacer will define the minimum internal circumference of the main tube to optimize comfort and performance. There may be multiple sizes of spacers or adjustable spacers, in addition to attachable or adjustable knob embodiments. Removal features are designed to minimize body contact for increased comfort and performance.
Claims21
A male incontinence control device comprising:
- (a) a tubular elastomeric primary band defining axial, radial and circumferential directions, and having a circumference configured and arranged to encircle a flaccid penis without inflicting penile ischemia,
- (b) an elastomeric secondary band radially spaced from the primary band to form a slot therebetween, the secondary band secured to the primary band at circumferentially spaced lateral end points of the secondary band,
- (c) a rigid spacer positioned within the slot, imposing persistent circumferential strain upon and thereby circumferentially expanding a segment of the primary band so as to increase the circumference of the primary band, and
- (d) a radially projecting knob on the primary band, projecting inward from the primary band for pressing against and constricting a urethra of a wearer.
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A male incontinence control device comprising:
- (a) a single piece low modulus elastomeric member that includes (i) a sleeve having a circumference and operable for encircling a flaccid penis without inflicting penile ischemia, and (ii) a member configured and arranged to receive a rigid spacing device,
- (b) a rigid spacing device configured and arranged for engaging the member to circumferentially expand at least a portion of the sleeve so as to increase the circumference of the sleeve when engaged, and
- (c) a radially inward projecting knob on the sleeve operable for occluding a urethra of a wearer.
A male incontinence control assembly, comprising:
- (a) an elastomeric element, the element including at least:
- (1) a tubular primary band defining axial, radial and circumferential directions, and having a circumference, and
- (2) a secondary band radially spaced from the primary band to form a circumferentially extending slot therebetween, the secondary band secured to the primary band at circumferentially spaced lateral end points of the secondary band,
- (3) wherein the primary band is configured and arranged to encircle a flaccid penis without inflicting penile ischemia,
- (b) a radially projecting knob extending inward from the primary band, the knob configured and arranged for pressing against and constricting a urethra of a wearer, and
- (c) a set of rigid spacers, each spacer (i) operable for selective positioning within the slot for imposing persistent circumferential strain upon and thereby expanding a segment of the primary band so as to increase the circumference of the primary band, and (ii) having a different size for imposing different levels of circumferentially expanding strain upon the segment of the primary band to effect different increases in circumferential expansion of the primary band.
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A male incontinence control assembly, comprising:
- (a) an elastomeric element, the element including at least:
- (1) a tubular primary band defining axial, radial and circumferential directions, and having a circumference, and
- (2) a secondary band radially spaced from the primary band to form a circumferentially extending slot therebetween, the secondary band secured to the primary band at circumferentially spaced lateral end points of the secondary band, and
- (3) a radially inwardly projecting knob on the primary band configured and arranged for pressing against and constricting a urethra of a wearer,
- (4) wherein the primary band is configured and arranged to encircle a flaccid penis without inflicting penile ischemia, and
- (b) a set of rigid spacers, each spacer (i) operable for selective positioning within the slot for imposing persistent circumferential strain upon and thereby expanding a segment of the primary band so as to increase the circumference of the primary band, and (ii) having a different dimension for imposing different levels of circumferentially expanding strain upon the segment of the primary band to effect different increases in circumferential expansion of the primary band.
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