Penile traction devices
AssigneesMayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, PathRight Medical Inc.
InventorLandon W. Trost
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Abstract
Devices and methods for treating penile aberrations include the use of traction devices. For example, this document describes devices and methods for applying longitudinal and/or contralateral penile traction forces to treat anatomical aberrations related to Peyronie's disease and other conditions.
Claims27
A penile traction device for applying traction force to a penis of a human body, the device comprising:
- a base, the base configured for interfacing with the human body while the traction force from the penile traction device is being applied to the penis;
- a frame extending from the base;
- a lateral traction member coupled to the frame, the lateral traction member configured for applying a lateral traction force to the penis;
- and
- a tensioning assembly coupled to the frame, wherein the tensioning assembly couples with the penis such that a longitudinal traction force can be applied by the tensioning assembly to the penis.
A penile traction device for applying traction force to a penis of a human body, the device comprising:
- a proximal portion;
- and
- a distal portion, wherein the proximal portion is pivotable in relation to the distal portion to thereby apply a lateral traction force to the penis,
- wherein the proximal portion comprises:
- a proximal splint;
- and
- a proximal clamp, wherein the proximal clamp is configured to releasably secure the penis with the proximal splint,
- wherein the distal portion comprises:
- a distal splint;
- and
- a distal clamp, wherein the distal clamp is configured to releasably secure the penis with the distal splint.
A penile traction device for applying traction force to a penis of a human body, the device comprising:
- a base configured for abutting an abdominal wall surface of the human body;
- a stationary hub affixed to, or integral with, the base;
- a rotatable wheel movably coupled with the stationary hub and movable in relation to the stationary hub, the rotatable wheel configured to releasably engage with the penis;
- and
- a clamp movably coupled with the rotatable wheel and configured for applying a clamping force to maintain a position of the penis in relation to the rotatable wheel.
A penile traction device for applying traction force to a penis of a human body, the device comprising:
- a base, the base configured for interfacing with the human body while the traction force from the penile traction device is being applied to the penis;
- a frame extending from the base;
- a lateral traction member coupled to the frame, the lateral traction member configured for applying a lateral traction force to the penis;
- and
- a clamp coupled to the frame, the clamp configured for compressively clamping the penis.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.