ERECTILE FITNESS DEVICE

Abstract

A device for enhancing the tumescence of an erection is disclosed. The device has a body shaped to conform to the dorsal surface of a wearer's penis. A latch is disposed on one end of the body and a loop of elastic material extends from the opposite end of the body. A wearer attaches the device by stretching the loop from the body, placing the body against his penis, inserting his testicles through the loop and engaging the loop with the latch. One portion of the loop encircles the shaft of the penis in front of the scrotum and a second encircles the penis and scrotum behind the scrotum. Elastic rebound of the loop applies compressive force to the penis and scrotum, modifying blood flow in the penis and increasing tumescence.

Claims

1. An erection device comprising: a latch; a loop having two loop ends and forming a loop opening; and a body, wherein the latch is provided on a first end of the body, wherein the two loop ends are connected with a second end of the body opposite from the first end, wherein the loop is formed from an elastic material, wherein, when the loop is engaged with the latch, the loop defines a first loop portion and a second loop portion, and wherein the first portion is adapted to extend around the shaft of a penis of a wearer and the second portion is adapted to extend around the penis and a scrotum of the wearer.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein the latch comprises a hook, wherein the hook comprises an opening sized to accept insertion of the loop.

3. The device of claim 1, wherein the latch and loop are sized to allow the loop to slide through the latch to adjust the relative lengths of the first portion and second portion.

4. The device of claim 1, wherein the body further comprises an inner core having a first hardness and an outer layer having a second hardness, wherein the first hardness is greater than the second hardness, and wherein at least a portion of the latch is formed by the inner core.

5. The device of claim 4, wherein one or more of the loop and the outer layer are formed from an elastic material.

6. The device of claim 5, wherein the elastic material is one or more of an elastomer, a rubber, silicone, natural latex, synthetic latex, polyisoprene, butyl rubber, chloroprene, ethylene propylene diene, a fluorocarbon, a fluorosilicone, nitrile rubber, silicon rubber, styrene-butadiene rubber, and polyurethane.

7. The device of claim 5, wherein the loop is continuous with and formed from the same material as the outer layer.

8. The device of claim 1, wherein one or more of the body and the loop further comprise a lubricious outer surface.

9. A method of enhancing an erection of a wearer comprising the steps of: providing a latch; providing an elastic loop having two loop ends and forming a loop opening; providing a body, wherein the latch is provided on a first end of the body, wherein the two loop ends are connected with a second end of the body opposite from the first end, wherein the loop is formed from an elastic material; placing the body on the dorsal surface of a penis of the wearer; stretching the loop away from the body; inserting a scrotum of the wearer through the loop; and engaging the loop with the latch, wherein the loop defines a first loop portion and a second loop portion, and wherein the first loop portion extends around the shaft of the penis and the second loop portion extends around the penis and a scrotum, wherein rebound of the elastic loop applies a compressive force to the penis or the scrotum.

10. The method of claim 9, further comprising the step of, after engaging the loop with the latch: sliding the loop relative to the latch, wherein lengths of the first and second loop portions of the loop are varied.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] The above and/or other aspects of the disclosure will be more apparent by describing in detail exemplary embodiments of the disclosure with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0028] FIG. 1 is a front view of an erection device in a latched configuration according to an embodiment of the disclosure;

[0029] FIG. 2 is a side view of the device of FIG. 1;

[0030] FIG. 3 is a front view of the device of FIG. 1 in an unlatched configuration;

[0031] FIG. 4 is a side view of the device of FIG. 1 in the unlatched configuration;

[0032] FIG. 5A is a cross section view of an erection device according to a further embodiment of the disclosure;

[0033] FIG. 5B is a cross section view of the loop of an erection device according to another embodiment of the disclosure;

[0034] FIG. 6 is a side view of a device according to an embodiment of the disclosure attached to the penis and scrotum of a human male;

[0035] FIGS. 7A-7C illustrate steps for attaching an erection device to a penis and scrotum according to embodiments of the disclosure; and

[0036] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an erection device according to a further embodiment of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS

[0037] Exemplary embodiments of the disclosure will now be described below by reference to the attached Figures. The described exemplary embodiments are intended to assist the understanding of the invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout.

[0038] FIGS. 1 to 4 show an erection device 10 according to one embodiment of the disclosure. In this exemplary embodiment, the device includes a body 2. A contact surface 8 of body 2 is curved to conform with the dorsal surface of a human penis. At one end of the body is a latch 4. A loop 6 is connected at the opposite end of the body from latch 4. Latch 4 is shaped to allow loop 6 to be captured and securely held, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. Latch 4 consists of a hook with an opening 4a sized to allow at least a portion of the loop to engage with the hook. FIGS. 3 and 4 show the loop 6 disengaged from latch 4. As shown in FIG. 2, when loop 6 is engaged with latch 4, two portions 6a, 6b of the loop are defined.

[0039] Loop 6 shown in FIGS. 1-4 has a round cross section and has the same diameter along the length of the loop. The disclosure is not limited to a loop with such a shape. According to other embodiments, loop 6 has a rectangular, oval, square, triangular or other cross-sectional shape. According to other embodiments, the cross section of loop 6 varies along its length, for example, to provide a larger or smaller cross section along portions of the loop that will engage with selected parts of a wearer's anatomy when the device is worn.

[0040] FIG. 5A shows a cross section of body 2. According to one embodiment, body 2 includes a relatively rigid core structure 2b. Latch 4 is formed by substantially rigid structure 2b, providing a secure structure to capture and hold the loop that resists deformation when stretching forces are applied to the loop. Outer layer 2a surrounds structure 2b to form the surface of body 2. Outer layer 2a may be formed from a relatively soft material that can comfortably contact the wearer's skin. According to one embodiment, core 2b is formed from a plastic, a metal, or a ceramic.

[0041] According to one embodiment, a skin contact layer 2c is provided on curved contact surface 8. Skin contact layer 2c may be formed from the same material as outer layer 2a or may be formed from a different material, for example, to provide a selected friction between body 2 and the wearer's skin.

[0042] Loop 6 is formed from an elastic material with a selected modulus. According to one embodiment, loop 2 is formed from the same material as outer layer 2a of body 2 so that the outer surface of the whole device 10 is a continuous surface. According to one embodiment, the material forming outer layer 2a and loop 6 has lubricious surface that facilitates sliding device 10 along the wearer's skin to reduce discomfort if the device is repositioned when it is worn. The material forming the loop is selected to have a hardness measured on the Shore OO scale between about 0030 and 0050. According to a preferred embodiment, the loop is formed from a material with a hardness of about 0040.

[0043] The material or materials forming device 10 are preferably polymers. According to one embodiment, portions of device 10 are formed from one or more of natural rubber, polyisoprene, butyl rubber, chloroprene, ethylene propylene diene, a fluorocarbon, a fluorosilicone, nitrile rubber, silicon rubber, styrene-butadiene rubber, polyurethane, and the like.

[0044] FIG. 5B shows a partial cross section of loop 6 according to another embodiment. Outer layer 7a of loop 6 is formed from a material suitable for contact with the skin of the wearer. As discussed above, such a material may be selected to provide a soft, supple surface to comfortable contact the wearer's skin. Loop 6 includes a central core 7b. Core 7b is made from a material that has a selected modulus of elasticity to provide a suitable force to the tissues of the penis and scrotum when the device is worn. Core 7b may be formed from a different material than the outer layer 7a. According to one embodiment, core 7b is formed from a metallic spring, such as a coil spring. According to one embodiment, core 7b connects with rigid core 2b of body 2.

[0045] According to one embodiment, one or more of the body 2, loop 6, and outer layer 2a are formed by injection molding. According to one embodiment, body 2 is first formed by a known technique, such as injection molding to create a solid object. The formed body 2 is positioned in a mold cavity shaped to form the outer layer 2a and loop 6. The mold cavity is closed around body 2 and the material forming outer layer 2a and loop 6 are injected into the mold cavity to form device 10.

[0046] FIG. 6 shows the device 10 attached to the penis of a wearer. FIGS. 7A-7C illustrate the steps to attach the device. As shown in FIG. 7A, the wearer holds body 2 in one hand and stretches loop 6 away from body 2. As shown in FIG. 7B, the wearer places body 2 on the dorsal surface of his penis and inserts his scrotum and testicles through loop 6. One portion 6a of loop 6 is positioned in front of the scrotum and another portion 6b is positioned behind the scrotum. As shown in FIG. 7C, the wearer engages the loop 6 with latch 4. Elastic resilience of loop 6 pulls the loop into the latch, securing the device onto the penis and applying compressive force to the penis and scrotum. Loop 6 is sized to allow it to slide through latch 4. This allows the wearer to pull on either portion 6a or 6b to adjust the length of these two portions to adjust the amount of elastic force applied to the penis and scrotum. To remove the device, the wearer disengages loop 6 from latch 4.

[0047] FIG. 8 shows another embodiment of the disclosure. Device 20 is formed from a loop part 26 and a body part 22. Catchment 24 is provided at one side of loop part 26. Body part 22 is connected with the other side of loop part 26. Ratchet 27 is provided at the side of body part 22 opposite from loop part 26. Ratchet 27 has one or more notches 27a. An insertion tip 25 is provided at the side of ratchet 26 opposite from body part 22.

[0048] As with the prior embodiments, loop part 26 is formed by first and second loop portions 26a and 26b. Loop opening 26c is formed between the loop portions 26a, 26b. As with previous embodiments, device 20 is formed from an elastic material that can be stretched when the device is attached and that provides a force on the wearer's penis due to the elastic rebound of the device once attached.

[0049] According to one embodiment, device 20 is attached to the wearer's penis and testicles by positioning body part 22 against the dorsal surface of the penis. Loop part 26 is pulled away from body part 22 and the wearer inserts his testicles through loop open 26c so that first loop part 26a is positioned in front of the scrotum and second loop part 26b is positioned behind the scrotum. The wearer inserts insertion tip 25 of ratchet 27 into catchment 24. Catchment 24 stretches to accept ratchet 27 and engages with a selected notch 27a on the ratchet to fix the device 20 to the wearer's penis and scrotum. The device can be tightened or loosened by moving catchment 24 to a different selected notch 27a of ratchet 27.

[0050] According to one embodiment, body part 22 includes slot 29. Accessory 28 is shaped to be inserted into slot 29 to removably attach the accessory 28 to device 20. According to one embodiment, accessory 28 includes a structure or device, such as a vibrator, a tickler, or other apparatus to engage with and/or stimulate sensitive anatomical regions of the wearer and/or the wearer's sexual partner.

[0051] While the invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, the invention is not limited to these embodiments. It will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the following claims. Therefore, the description should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.