Patent ID: 6131576
Filing Date: 2000-10-17
Classification: A61B,A61F,Y10S

Abstract:
A clamp for closing about a penis and stopping penile leakage, comprising a generally concave first bow having first and second ends; a generally convex second bow having first and second ends and an upward-extending center section having a substantially flat upper surface comprising a depression therein; each of the upper and lower bows being rigid yet flexible and comprising plastic; an adjustable hinge pivotally joining the bows at the first ends thereof, and an adjustable releasable latch holding the closed bows together at the second ends thereof; the adjustable hinge and latch holding the closed upper and lower bows spaced apart at a first adjustable distance at approximately a center region of the bows and a second adjustable distance at side regions on opposite sides of the center, for securely positioning and compressing the penis between the first and second bows along the center section of the second bow without discomfort and to close the urethra, while allowing the penis to expand into the side regions to maintain blood circulation.