公开(公告)号：US06217529B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-17

申请号：US09563102

申请日：2000-05-02

申请人： Michael S. Wax ,  Michel A. Boileau ,  Gary L. Hoffman ,  Matthew W. Hoskins ,  William G. McCoy ,  William E. Clem ,  Robert Mesaros

发明人： Michael S. Wax ,  Michel A. Boileau ,  Gary L. Hoffman ,  Matthew W. Hoskins ,  William G. McCoy ,  William E. Clem ,  Robert Mesaros

IPC分类号： A61B5103

CPC分类号： A63B24/00 ,  A61M25/10 ,  A61M2025/0002 ,  A61M2210/1067 ,  A61M2210/1078 ,  A61M2230/60 ,  A63B21/008 ,  A63B23/20 ,  A63B2071/0638 ,  A63B2220/56

摘要： A training device is disclosed for exercising the pubococcygeal or pelvic floor muscles, for example in the treatment of incontinence. The device includes a cylindrical, deformable probe for insertion into the vagina or rectum of a user. The probe is connected to a pressure transducer, which detects the pressure applied to the probe by contraction of the pelvic floor muscles and displays a pressure indicator to the user to help direct the contraction of the appropriate muscles. The pressure indicator may take the form of a series of nested figures, such as curves or concentric semi-circles, that incrementally converge toward a common point as pressure on the probe increases. The nested figures incrementally retreat from the common point as pressure on the probe decreases. The training unit guides a user through an exercise routine by tracking the overall exercise time and the timing between flexing and relaxation cycles. The training unit can include a controller, such as a microcontroller, that is coupled to the inflatable probe for detecting the pressure within the probe. The controller tracks the timing of exercises performed by the user and guides the user through alternating cycles of muscular contraction and relaxation to provide a safe and effective biofeedback regimen.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于锻炼脓胸或骨盆底肌肉的训练装置，例如在治疗失禁中。 该装置包括用于插入使用者的阴道或直肠的圆柱形可变形探针。 探头连接到压力传感器，该压力传感器通过骨盆底肌肉的收缩来检测施加到探针的压力，并向使用者显示压力指示器以帮助引导适当肌肉的收缩。 压力指示器可以采取一系列嵌套图形的形式，例如曲线或同心半圆，当探头上的压力增加时，其可以逐渐收敛到公共点。 当探头上的压力降低时，嵌套图形从普通点逐渐退缩。 训练单元通过跟踪整个运动时间和弯曲和放松周期之间的时间来引导用户通过锻炼程序。 训练单元可以包括诸如微控制器的控制器，其耦合到可充气探针，用于检测探针内的压力。 控制器跟踪用户进行的锻炼的时间，并引导用户通过肌肉收缩和放松的交替周期，以提供安全有效的生物反馈方案。

公开(公告)号：US6063045A

公开(公告)日：2000-05-16

申请号：US7122

申请日：1998-01-14

申请人： Michael S. Wax ,  Michel A. Boileau ,  Gary L. Hoffman ,  Matthew W. Hoskins ,  William G. McCoy ,  William E. Clem ,  Robert Mesaros

发明人： Michael S. Wax ,  Michel A. Boileau ,  Gary L. Hoffman ,  Matthew W. Hoskins ,  William G. McCoy ,  William E. Clem ,  Robert Mesaros

IPC分类号： A61F2/958 ,  A61M25/00 ,  A63B21/008 ,  A63B23/20 ,  A63B24/00

CPC分类号： A63B24/00 ,  A61M25/10 ,  A63B23/20 ,  A61M2025/0002 ,  A61M2210/1067 ,  A61M2210/1078 ,  A61M2230/60 ,  A63B2071/0638 ,  A63B21/008 ,  A63B2220/56

摘要： A training device is disclosed for exercising the pubococcygeal or pelvic floor muscles, for example in the treatment of incontinence. The device includes a cylindrical, deformable probe for insertion into the vagina or rectum of a user. The probe is connected to a pressure transducer, which detects the pressure applied to the probe by contraction of the pelvic floor muscles and displays a pressure indicator to the user to help direct the contraction of the appropriate muscles. The pressure indicator may take the form of a series of nested figures, such as curves or concentric semi-circles, that incrementally converge toward a common point as pressure on the probe increases. The nested figures incrementally retreat from the common point as pressure on the probe decreases. The training unit guides a user through an exercise routine by tracking the overall exercise time and the timing between flexing and relaxation cycles. The training unit can include a controller, such as a microcontroller, that is coupled to the inflatable probe for detecting the pressure within the probe. The controller tracks the timing of exercises performed by the user and guides the user through alternating cycles of muscular contraction and relaxation to provide a safe and effective biofeedback regimen.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于锻炼脓胸或骨盆底肌肉的训练装置，例如在治疗失禁中。 该装置包括用于插入使用者的阴道或直肠的圆柱形可变形探针。 探头连接到压力传感器，该压力传感器通过骨盆底肌肉的收缩来检测施加到探针的压力，并向使用者显示压力指示器以帮助引导适当肌肉的收缩。 压力指示器可以采取一系列嵌套图形的形式，例如曲线或同心半圆，当探头上的压力增加时，其可以逐渐收敛到公共点。 当探头上的压力降低时，嵌套图形从普通点逐渐退缩。 训练单元通过跟踪整个运动时间和弯曲和放松周期之间的时间来引导用户通过锻炼程序。 训练单元可以包括诸如微控制器的控制器，其耦合到可充气探针，用于检测探针内的压力。 控制器跟踪用户进行的锻炼的时间，并引导用户通过肌肉收缩和放松的交替周期，以提供安全有效的生物反馈方案。

公开(公告)号：US5377691A

公开(公告)日：1995-01-03

申请号：US61443

申请日：1993-05-14

申请人： Michel A. Boileau ,  Matthew W. Hoskins

发明人： Michel A. Boileau ,  Matthew W. Hoskins

IPC分类号： A61B5/103 ,  A61B5/03

CPC分类号： A61B5/4393

摘要： A plural-characteristic-measuring radial erectometer is described for use by a male user in connection with treatment for impotency. The erectometer includes elongate band-like structure positionable around the user's flaccid penis and constructed to form a closed loop having a desired circumference corresponding to such penis. Also described is first measurement structure such as a detachable tab formed as one end of the band-like structure, and being manually movable to a first configuration providing an indication that the penis is in the flaccid condition. The detachable tab is also radially changeable to a second configuration as a result of radial-penile forces that will occur when the penis becomes erect. Also described is second measurement structure such as an elongate strip formed as the other end of the band-like structure, and also being manually movable to a first configuration providing an indication that the penis is in the flaccid condition. Like the first measurement structure, the second one is also radially changeable to a second configuration as a result of the radial-penile forces. Correlation between the first and second configurations of the tab and the strip provides an indication that the penis changed from a flaccid condition to an erect condition, and provides a measurement of a plural, different characteristics of that erect condition. Preferred characteristics are penile rigidity and tumescence.

摘要翻译： 描述了多个特征测量径向勃起计，用于男性用户与阳性治疗有关的使用。 直立计包括细长的带状结构，可定位在使用者的松弛阴茎周围，并构造成形成具有对应于这种阴茎的所需圆周的闭合环。 还描述了第一测量结构，例如形成为带状结构的一端的可拆卸突片，并且可手动地移动到提供阴茎处于松弛状态的指示的第一构造。 由于当阴茎直立时将发生的径向阴茎力，可拆卸舌片也可径向改变为第二构型。 还描述了第二测量结构，例如形成为带状结构的另一端的细长条，并且还可手动地移动到提供阴茎处于松弛状态的指示的第一构造。 与第一测量结构一样，由于径向 - 阴茎力，第二测量结构也可径向改变为第二结构。 舌片和条带的第一和第二构造之间的相关性提供阴茎从缓和状态变为直立状态的指示，并且提供该直立条件的多个不同特征的测量。 优选的特征是阴茎刚度和肿胀。

公开(公告)号：US06039305A

公开(公告)日：2000-03-21

申请号：US10388

申请日：1998-01-21

申请人： Matthew W. Hoskins ,  Michel A. Boileau

发明人： Matthew W. Hoskins ,  Michel A. Boileau

IPC分类号： A45F3/20 ,  F16K15/14 ,  F16K31/14

CPC分类号： F16K15/145 ,  A45F3/20

摘要： A bite valve (12) for a hydration bladder (14) includes a deformable sleeve (34) and an elongate valve body (36) that is received within the deformable sleeve. The valve body includes an inlet (28) that is coupleable by a tube (26) to receive fluid (16) from the hydration bladder. The inlet has a first sealing surface (56) in sealing engagement with an inner surface of the deformable sleeve. The inlet has a flow channel (48) therethrough defined along a first axis (50). The valve body also includes an outlet (30) that is in fluid communication with the flow channel. The outlet is defined by a bulkhead flange (72) with a second sealing surface (78) that is normally in sealing engagement with the deformable sleeve. The outlet is longitudinally spaced apart from the inlet by a cylindrical stem (32). The cylindrical stem has an axis (71) that is substantially aligned with the axis of the flow channel. Deformation of the deformable sleeve toward the stem takes the deformable sleeve out of sealing engagement with the bulkhead flange, regardless of radial orientation of the deformation, to permit fluid flow through the outlet.

摘要翻译： 用于水合气囊（14）的咬合阀（12）包括可变形套筒（34）和容纳在可变形套筒内的细长阀体（36）。 阀体包括可由管（26）联接以从水合气囊接收流体（16）的入口（28）。 入口具有与可变形套筒的内表面密封接合的第一密封表面（56）。 入口具有沿着第一轴线（50）限定的流动通道（48）。 阀体还包括与流动通道流体连通的出口（30）。 出口由具有通常与可变形套筒密封接合的第二密封表面（78）的隔板凸缘（72）限定。 出口通过圆柱形杆（32）与入口纵向间隔开。 圆柱形杆具有基本上与流动通道的轴线对准的轴线（71）。 可变形套筒朝向杆的变形使可变形套管脱离与隔板凸缘的密封接合，而不管变形的径向取向，以允许流体流过出口。