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Method and device for measuring penile rigidity

CA 1290167 C · Owner: Medi-Force Inc. · Inventors: Lavoisier, Pierre

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A method and a device for measuring the penile rigidity of a patient. The device comprises a cuff including a non elastic tissue band having one of its faces entirely covered with a plastic container filled up with a liquid. A VELCRO strap is provided for rigidly wrapping up the non elastic tissue band around the penis of the patient with, the liquid container in direct contact wiht the penis. A pressure transducer is mounted in direct communication with the liquid inside the platic container for sensing the liquid pressure inside this container. An electronic device is provided for amplifying the pressure signal given by the transducer and for recording and displaying the same. In use, any …

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  • Granted October 8, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended October 8, 2008.
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FiledJune 13, 1986
GrantedOctober 8, 1991
Term endedOctober 8, 2008
Patent numberCA 1290167 C
Classification (IPC)A61B5/00

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19871990199319961999200220052008Application filedJune 13, 1986Patent grantedOct 8, 1991Term endedOct 8, 2008

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