WO2008111043A2

WO2008111043A2 - An improved device for developing blood vessels of a male organ

Info

Publication number: WO2008111043A2
Application number: PCT/IL2007/001601
Authority: WO
Inventors: Eliyahu Michaeli
Original assignee: Eliyahu Michaeli
Priority date: 2007-03-13
Filing date: 2007-12-24
Publication date: 2008-09-18
Also published as: WO2008111043A3

Abstract

An improved device for developing blood vessels of a male organ. According to the first aspect, the device comprises a first cylinder having an open end and a closed end with a canopy protruding from the surface of the first cylinder at the closed end. The canopy provides the required space for an erected male organ. A second aspect is a pump operatively associated with the first cylinder, the pump comprises a piston within a a second cylinder having a saw-tooth like structure; a handle pivotally coupled to the second cylinder, the handle being associated to a cog-wheel that is responsively adjusted to the saw-teeth like structure. A third aspect is an adapter configured to be positioned at the open end of the first cylinder, the adaptor comprises a plurality of concentric cylinders, each configured to be sealably attached to each other.

Description

AN IMPROVED DEVICE FOR DEVELOPING BLOOD VESSELS OF A MALE

ORGAN

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates generally to a device for developing blood vessels in a male organ and more specifically, to a device with improved structure for developing such blood vessels.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Under pressure based erection assisting devices are usually used in conjunction with pressure rings that are positioned at the base of the male organ and are configured to support and maintain penile erection.

[0003] Many systems are known in the art for assisting an erection that are based upon under pressure and a clamping ring. These systems have both a local and a mechanical way of working. The systems produce local under pressure in the male organ; subsequently the blood flows extensively into the male organ and enlarges it. Then, after a sufficient amount of blood has entered the male organ, and in order to prevent backflow from the male organ to the body when the under pressure is lifted, a clamping ring is applied. These systems usually comprise the following three elements: [0004] Cylinder: the cylinder is usually a transparent tube in which the erected male organ has ample space. The generated under pressure causes extra blood influx into the male organ and thus causes the generation of an erection.

[0005] Adapter: At the end of the cylinder an adapter is placed which adapts the diameter of the open end of the cylinder to the diameter of the male organ. Usually this kind of systems is supplied with adapters in different sizes, so the user can choose the size best suited for him. The function of the adapter is to prevent the scrotum from being sucked into the cylinder and to contribute to a better fitting to the body.

[0006] The pump: By means of a vacuum pump an under pressure is created. The amount and period of the under pressure will determine the size of the erection. Using a very big under pressure during a very long time can cause abnormal erections. [0007] As explained above, after the blood vessels are developed a pressure ring is used. The pressure rings known in the art are supplied in different diameters and each pressure ring has a different pressure. The pressure rings are shoved over the adapter, after this the whole is pushed tightly against the body, subsequently the tube is placed in under pressure. This may cause great discomfort for the user as the pressure ring may be [0008] too tight.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0009] The present invention takes a new approach for the facilitation of the establishment of an erection of a male organ. Instead of the current ad hoc approach, in which the blood vessels are developed in the male organ only prior to a required erection, according to the present invention, blood vessels are constantly developed, using mild under pressure for longer periods of time and more frequently. Thus, the disclosed device is actually used as a training device in which the blood vessels in the male organ are trained and enlarged.

[00010] The disclosed device for developing blood vessels of a male organ comprises a first cylinder having an open end and a closed end with a canopy protruding from the surface of the first cylinder at the closed end. The canopy provides the required space for an erected male organ. [0010] A second aspect is a pump operatively associated with the first cylinder, the pump with piston fixedly housing a saw-tooth like structure; a handle pivotally coupled to the second cylinder, the handle being associated to a cog-wheel that is responsively adjusted to the saw-teeth like structure an adapter configured to be positioned at the open end of the first cylinder. [0011] A third aspect is a unique the adaptor comprising a plurality of concentric cylinders, each configured to sealably attached to each other. Thus - the same cylinder may be used, while the cylindrical adaptors are replaced ad hoc. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING

[0012] The subject matter regarded as the invention will become more clearly understood in light of the ensuing description of embodiments herein, given by way of example and for purposes of illustrative discussion of the present invention only, with reference to the accompanying drawings (Figures, or simply "FIGS."), wherein: [0013] FIG. IA is an exploded isometric view of a vacuum pump device, according to an embodiment of the invention; [0014] FIG. IB is an isometric view of the vacuum pump device, according to an embodiment of the invention;

[0015] FIG. 2A is a cross-sectional side view of the vacuum pump device in the initial position, according to an embodiment of the invention;

[0016] FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional side view of the vacuum pump device in the sucking position, according to an embodiment of the invention;

[0017] FIG. 3A is an isometric assembling view of the vacuum pump device and a pump supplement, according to an embodiment of the invention;

[0018] FIG. 3B is an isometric view of the vacuum pump device assembled to the pump supplement, according to an embodiment of the invention; [0019] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional side view of the vacuum pump device assembled to the pump supplement, according to an embodiment of the invention;

[0020] FIG. 5A is a first isometric assembling view of the vacuum pump device, according to an embodiment of the invention;

[0021] FIG. 5B is a second isometric assembling view of the vacuum pump device, according to an embodiment of the invention; [0022] FIG. 6A is a first isometric assembling view of a vacuum pump device, according to another embodiment of the invention;

[0023] FIG. 6B is a second isometric assembling view of the vacuum pump device, according to the embodiment of Fig. 6a; [0024] FIG. 6C is an isometric view of the vacuum pump device, according to the embodiment of FIG. 6A;

[0025] FIG. 7 is a first isometric assembling view of a cylinder with the canopy, according to some embodiments of the invention;

[0026] FIG. 8 is a second isometric assembling view of the cylinder with the adaptor, according to the embodiment of the invention.

[0027] FIG. 9 is a cross section view of the device, according to the present invention.

Further, where considered appropriate, reference numerals may be repeated among the figures to indicate corresponding or analogous elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0029] The present invention discloses an improved device for developing blood vessels of a male organ. The improvements pertain for each one of the component of such a device, namely: the pump, the cylinder and the adaptor. [0030] Reference is now made to Fig. Ia and to Fig. Ib. According to an embodiment of the invention, a pump vacuum device 100 includes a cylinder 120 having an inlet 122 in the front edge of cylinder 120. Inlet 122 may be substantially aligned with the axis of cylinder 120. Moreover, cylinder 120 has a slit 121 in its wall, whereby said slit 121 is substantially parallel to the axis of cylinder 120. Device 100 further includes a piston 130, which slidably fits in a substantially complementary manner within cylinder 120; and a track 131 having saw-teeth like structure on one side. Track 131 is fitted or housed within cylinder 120 such that longitudinal movement of track 131 within cylinder 120 is restricted. Track 131 may be substantially aligned with slit 121. A handle 110, which has a cogwheel-like portion (hereinafter referred to as "cogwheel") 111, is pivotably adjusted within a recess 123 via a pin 112 such that at least some. of the teeth of cogwheel 111 are adjusted within the teeth of track 131 in a substantially complementary manner. Therefore, wobbling, i.e., pivoting of handle 110 causes corresponding sliding movements of piston 130 within cylinder 120 as outlined hereinafter with reference to Fig. 2a and Fig. 2b. According to some embodiments of the invention, device 100 includes a coupling ring 132 and coupling plates 113 to secure handle 110 within recess 123. [0031] According to some embodiments of the invention, device 100 is equipped with a one-way valve 135, which allows flow of liquid and/or gaseous substances such as, e.g., air, water and the like, substantially only from the ambient of device 100 via opening 122 towards piston 130, as schematically indicated with arrow A;_n.

[0032] According to some embodiments of the invention, pivoting of handle 110, as schematically indicated with arrow Ml, turns cogwheel 111, which interacts with sawteeth track 131 in a manner causing longitudinal displacement of piston 130, as schematically indicated with arrow S_out.

[0033] Turning now to Fig. 2a, longitudinal displacement of piston 130 as schematically indicated with arrow S_out, generates a cavity 125 essentially bounded by the front edge 133 of piston 130 and the wall of cylinder 120. The volume of cavity 125 increases in correspondence to the longitudinal displacement of piston 130. Since the interface 134 between piston 130 and cylinder 120 is substantially airtight, longitudinal displacement of piston 130 as schematically indicated with arrow S_out, generates a vacuum at inlet 122 of cylinder 120. In consequence, air is sucked from the ambient of device 100 into cavity 125 via valve 135, as schematically indicated with arrow Aj_n [0034] According to some embodiments of the invention, pivoting of handle 110, as schematically illustrated with arrow M2, causes pressing the air out of cavity 125 via an opening (not shown). Due to the one-way configuration of valve 135, the air does not exit via inlet 122. Subsequent, pivoting of handle 110 causes anew suction of air into cavity 125, thereby generating additional vacuum at inlet 122. Alternating pivoting of handle 110 as schematically indicated with arrows Ml and M2 may continue until enough blood is drawn into cavernous tissues of the male organ (not shown) until an erection of said male organ is obtained. [0035] Reference is now made to Fig. 3a, 3b and 4. According to some embodiments of the invention, device 100 can be detachably coupled to a vacuum pump supplement (hereinafter referred to as "supplement") 200, such that operating of handle 110 in an alternating manner as described above generates a vacuum at the inlet of the supplement 200. More specifically, device 100 is detachably coupled to a holder 210 by inserting device 100 thereunto. Inlet 122 of device 100 is connected to inlet 230 via, e.g., a substantially airtight hose 220, which may be made of rubber for example. Coupling interface between inlet 122 and the first end of hose 220, as well as coupling interface between inlet 230 and the second end of hose 220 is substantially airtight, i.e., the first and the second end of hose 220 are tightly fitted over inlet 122 and inlet 230, respectively. Accordingly, adjusting the opening 240 onto the base of the male organ (not shown) and pivoting of handle 110 as schematically indicated with arrows Ml and M2 in Fig. 2a and 2b creates a vacuum at the opening 240 of pump supplement 200, such that blood may be drawn into cavernous tissues of the male organ (not shown) causing an erection of said male organ.

[0036] Referring now also to Fig. 5a and to Fig. 5b, the invention discloses a method for assembling the pump device 100. According to some embodiments of the invention, the method includes the step of adjusting pin 112 into the whole 114 of cogwheel 111. The method may further include, the step of adjusting ring 132 over recess 123. The method may further include, the step of adjusting coupling plates 113 into slits 133 of ring 132 to secure handle 110 on cylinder 120.

[0037] Reference is now made to Fig. 6a, 6b and 6c. According to some embodiments of the invention, a pump device 600 may include two rings 161 and 162 as well as a fixing means 153 for securing handle 110 within recess 123. [0038] The present invention further provides another method for assembling device 100. According to some embodiments of the invention, the method may include, for example, the step of adjusting ring 161 from the front end of piston 120 over pin 112, as schematically indicated with arrow F₁. [0039] According to some embodiments of the invention, the method may include, for example, the step of adjusting ring 162 from the back end of piston over pin 112, as schematically indicated with arrow F₂. [0040] According to some embodiments of the invention, the method may include, for example, the step of adjusting fixing means 153 over rings 161 and 162, as schematically indicated with arrow F₃, to secure handle 110 within recess 123.

[0041] According to some embodiments of the invention, handle 110 is laterally connected to cogwheel 111 via a rod (not shown). Other configurations for associating the handle 110 with the cogwheel 111 may be possible.

[0042] Reference is now made to Fig.7. According to some embodiment of the invention, the device for developing blood vessels further comprises a canopy 730 protruding from the cylinder near its closed end. The canopy allows the male organ to expand while erected, thus avoiding swelling and discomfort associated with pressure inflicted on the end of the male organ. The device further comprises a plurality of concentric cylinders 720 and 710 that serve as an adaptor. The use may chose the number of cylinders to use in accordance with the size of his male organ, the user may use several cylinders that are sealbly attached to each other and thus narrow the size of the cylinder that serves as a housing. Along time, the user may use fewer adaptors.

[0043] Reference is now made to Fig. 8, the device for developing blood vessels fully mounted, showing the canopy 730 and the pump 210 and the concentric cylinders 712, 720 attached. [0044] Reference is now made to Fig. 9, the device for developing blood vessels fully mounted, showing the canopy 730 and the pump 210 and the concentric cylinders 712, 720 one within the other. It may be seen that each concentric cylinder is supplied with a rim that serves as a sealing means such that the cylinder may be sealably attached to each other. [0045] In the above description, an embodiment is an example or implementation of the inventions. The various appearances of "one embodiment," "an embodiment" or "some embodiments" do not necessarily all refer to the same embodiments. [0046] Although various features of the invention may be described in the context of a single embodiment, the features may also be provided separately or in any suitable combination. Conversely, although the invention may be described herein in the context of separate embodiments for clarity, the invention may also be implemented in a single embodiment. [0047] Reference in the specification to "some embodiments", "an embodiment", "one embodiment" or "other embodiments" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiments is included in at least some embodiments, but not necessarily all embodiments, of the inventions. [0048] It is understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein is not to be construed as limiting and are for descriptive purpose only.

[0049] The principles and uses of the teachings of the present invention may be better understood with reference to the accompanying description, figures and examples. [0050] It is to be understood that the details set forth herein do not construe a limitation to an application of the invention.

[0051] Furthermore, it is to be understood that the invention can be carried out or practiced in various ways and that the invention can be implemented in embodiments other than the ones outlined in the description above. [0052] It is to be understood that the terms "including", "comprising", "consisting" and grammatical variants thereof do not preclude the addition of one or more components, features, steps, or integers or groups thereof and that the terms are to be construed as specifying components, features, steps or integers.

[0053] If the specification or claims refer to "an additional" element, that does not preclude there being more than one of the additional elements. [0054] It is to be understood that where the claims or specification refer to "a" or "an" element, such reference is not be construed that there is only one of that element. [0055] It is to be understood that where the specification states that a component, feature, structure, or characteristic "may", "might", "can" or "could" be included, that particular component, feature, structure, or characteristic is not required to be included. [0056] Where applicable, although state diagrams, flow diagrams or both may be used to describe embodiments, the invention is not limited to those diagrams or to the corresponding descriptions. For example, flow need not move through each illustrated box or state, or in exactly the same order as illustrated and described. [0057] Methods of the present invention may be implemented by performing or completing manually, automatically, or a combination thereof, selected steps or tasks. [0058] The term "method" may refer to manners, means, techniques and procedures for accomplishing a given task including, but not limited to, those manners, means, techniques and procedures either known to, or readily developed from known manners, means, techniques and procedures by practitioners of the art to which the invention belongs.

[0059] The descriptions, examples, methods and materials presented in the claims and the specification are not to be construed as limiting but rather as illustrative only. [0060] Meanings of technical and scientific terms used herein are to be commonly understood as by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the invention belongs, unless otherwise defined.

[0061] The present invention can be implemented in the testing or practice with methods and materials equivalent or similar to those described herein.

[0062] Any publications, including patents, patent applications and articles, referenced or mentioned in this specification are herein incorporated in their entirety into the specification, to the same extent as if each individual publication was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated herein. In addition, citation or identification of any reference in the description of some embodiments of the invention shall not be construed as an admission that such reference is available as prior art to the present invention. [0063] While the invention has been described with respect to a limited number of embodiments, these should not be construed as limitations on the scope of the invention, but rather as exemplifications of some of the embodiments. Those skilled in the art will envision other possible variations, modifications, and applications that are also within the scope of the invention. Accordingly, the scope of the invention should not be limited by what has thus far been described, but by the appended claims and their legal equivalents. Therefore, it is to be understood that alternatives, modifications, and variations of the present invention are to be construed as being within the scope and spirit of the appended claims.

Claims

CLAIMS What is claimed is:

1. An improved device for developing blood vessels of a male organ, said device comprising: a first cylinder having an open end and a closed end, having a canopy protruding from the surface of the first cylinder at the closed end; a pump operatively associated with said first cylinder, an adaptor configured to be positioned at the open end of the first cylinder, said adaptor comprising a plurality of concentric cylinders, each configured to be sealably attached to each other.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein said pump comprises: a second cylinder having an inlet at the front edge of said second cylinder; a piston slidably fitted in a substantially complementary manner within said second cylinder, said piston fixedly housing a saw-teeth like structure; a handle pivotally coupled to said second cylinder, said handle being associated to a cog-wheel that is responsively adjusted to said sawteeth like structure, such that pivoting of said handle causes longitudinal displacement of said piston within said second cylinder, thereby generating a vacuum at said inlet.

3. The device of claim 1, wherein each concentric cylinder comprises a rim protruding such that two concentric cylinders are sealably attached to each other by said rim.

4. The device of claim 1, wherein the canopy is configured and located on the surface of the first cylinder such that it accommodates the at least part of an inclined male organ.

5. The device of claim 1, wherein the canopy is made of a flexible material.

6. The device of claim 1, wherein the canopy and the first cylinder are made in one piece form.