Dacomed Corporation

American Medical Systems, Inc.

Timm Medical Technologies, Inc.

Dacomed Corportion

Gt Urological, LLC

Gerald W Timm

William E Bradley

Timothy J Claude

John H Burton

David W Anderson

Donald L Sandford

Richard A Helms

William M Klatt

Wayne H Graves

Claire Yang

Stephen K Sundquist

Laura B Skadsberg

Richard A Erickson

Ismet Karacan

Larry G Paulson

An occlusive apparatus and method for reversibly occluding fluid conveying vessels in the body. In one embodiment, the occlusive apparatus includes an occlusive member adapted for at least partially encircling a vessel, with the occlusive member including an intrinsic spring force therein for exerting an occluding pressure on the vessel while the occlusive member at least partially encircles the vessel. A control mechanism is operatively connected to the occlusive member, with the control mechanism being arranged and configured to counteract the intrinsic spring force of the occlusive member and thereby remove the occluding pressure on the vessel while the occlusive member is at least partially encircling the vessel.

Vessel occlusive apparatus and method

The present invention relates to a vessel occlusive apparatus for reversibly occluding a fluid conveying vessel in a human and/or animal. In one embodiment the vessel occlusive apparatus comprises an elongated member at least partially encircling the vessel, and means connected to the elongated member for applying tension to the elongated whereby pressure is applied to the vessel to prevent fluid from passing therethrough.

An external male anti-incontinence device (20) including a cradle member (22) and elastic strap assembly (24). The cradle member (22) includes a dorsal arm member (26) and a ventral arm member (28) in axial alignment with an opening (29) defined intermediate thereof. The ventral arm member (28) includes an integral urethral occlusion pad (30). The cradle member (20) includes integral hinges (32) interconnecting the dorsal and ventral arm members (26, 28). The cradle member (22) being hinged about an axis perpendicular to the axial alignment of dorsal and ventral arm members (26, 28) such that when positioned onto a penile shaft (60) the cradle member (22) is hinged about an axis perpendicular to the axis of the penile shaft (60).

Male urinary anti-incontinence device and method

An apparatus (10) for measuring a predetermined penile rigidity or hardness in a penile tumescent event. The apparatus (10) includes a band-like structure (12) for releasably engaging a penis (11). Suitably attached and associated with band-like structure (12) are releasable fasteners (15) for detecting a predetermined force in a penile tumescent event whereby penile rigidity or hardness can be measured.

Threshold penile rigidity measuring device

A penile prosthesis (20) including an articulated column (28) of segments (90) disposed intermediate of first and second end portions (24,26) of an elongated body (22) of the prosthesis (20). A tension assembly (31) cooperates with the segments (90) for causing frictional contact between the segments (90) at joints (96). The frictional contact resulting in a frictional force sufficient to provide the prosthesis (20) with positional stability throughout its range of motion, whereby the prosthesis will remain in any position where placed throughout its range of motion.

Position stable segmented column penile prosthesis

A bistable penile prosthesis (20) designed to be surgically implanted in the penis for the treatment of erectile impotence. The prosthesis includes an articulated column (26) enclosed within an outer elongated sheath (28). The articulated column (26) has segments (250) including interlocking means for reducing radial slippage between the facing ends of adjacent ones of the segments (250) whereby the likelihood of the segments (250) becoming disjointed is reduced.

Penile prosthesis having an actuator means interacting with a member and

A penile rigidity and tumescence monitor apparatus is disclosed. The monitor apparatus includes a transducer apparatus (20) for providing output signals indicative of penile rigidity and tumescence throughout a penile tumescence event. A control apparatus (22) is operatively interconnected to the transducer apparatus (20) for providing control thereover. The control apparatus (22) also provides for acquisition and storage of penile rigidity and tumescence data represented by the output signals received from the transducer apparatus (20).

Nocturnal penile tumescence and rigidity monitor and method

A bistable penile prosthesis (20) designed to be surgically implanted in the penis for the treatment of erectile impotence. The prosthesis includes an articulated column (26) and an actuator apparatus (30) enclosed within an outer elongated sheath (28). The actuator apparatus (30) is configured and disposed for alternately compressing the articulated column (26) and tensioning a tension member (32) whereby frictional resistance increases causing an erect state, and stretching the articulated column (26) and relaxing the tension member (32) whereby frictional resistance decreases causing a flaccid state under volitional control by the patient. The actuator (30) includes a cam member (68) defining a pathway for travel therealong by a cam follower member (86) in only one direction.

Penile prosthesis utilizing patient controlled cam actuator apparatus

A penile prosthesis (20) designed to be surgically implanted in the penis for the treatment of erectile impotence. The prosthesis comprises an articulated column (26) having alternating joints (56) enclosed with a switch (30) within an outer elongated sheath (28). The switch (30) is aligned for reversibly extending the articulated column (26) against the ends of the sheath and tensioning a tension member (32) whereby frictional resistance at the joints (56) increases causing an erect state.

Penile prosthesis

Nocturnal penile tumescence and rigidity monitor

A method and apparatus for diagnostic evaluation of the urinary tract. The method comprises the steps of generating a urethral pressure profile and simultaneously monitoring and recording electrical signals derived from the urinary tract thereby generating an electrical or electromyographic profile. As fluid is inputted into the urethra the catheter is mechanically withdrawn therefrom at a constant velocity. Fluid pressure within the urethra is derived and recorded thereby providing a urethral pressure profile. Simultaneously, urethral electrical signals derived from one or more electrodes mounted on the catheter are amplified and graphically displayed, thereby plotting urethral electrical activity and urethral fluid pressure at given points along the urethra. The apparatus comprises an interface unit for withdrawing the catheter and for enabling measurement of the various diagnostic parameters.

Profilometry method and apparatus

Apparatus for generating and recording signals from two separate sensors on a patient adapted to provide an indication of the condition of an anatomical member to be monitored. A control cabinet having an integral strip chart recorder is provided with plug in inputs for two externally connected strain gauges. Each strain gauge makes up one leg of a bridge circuit. The bridge outputs are amplified and multiplexed into a single channel strip chart recorder having a single, heated stylus which records two separate traces based on the signals received from the two sensors. Heat to the recordinng pen or stylus is turned off during switching excursions of the pen between the two traces so as to eliminate shading and marking which would otherwise occur on the recording chart between the traces at slow chart speeds. In the nocturnal penile tumescence monitoring application for which the apparaus is primarily intended, two mercury strain gauges in the form of elastomer rings are positioned at the base and tip of the penis. Minute variations in penile size occurring during the Rapid Eye Movement stages of sleep are sensed by the strain gauges, amplified, through bridge circuits and recorded in two separate traces.

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Minneapolis, MN, United States of America

Gerald W Timm