Correction apparatus for male penis

The present invention deals with a correction apparatus for a male penis and more specifically with a correction apparatus for a male penis, that enables the prevention and treatment of deviation whereby tissue stretching and bending correction and stimuli to sensitive areas has resulted in abnormal shapes including warped or bent shapes, impotence related to sexual function, glans enlargement, premature ejaculation and other sexual dysfunctions, and prostatitis.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates generally to fraction apparatuses for penises and, more particularly, to a traction apparatus for penises which can increase the size of a penis, correct a bent penis, and dull the sensitivity of the glans of a penis to treat premature ejaculation.

BACKGROUND ART

Penises are the genital organs of the males and cylindrical erective organs with portions of urinal ducts. The penises comprise a pair of corpus cavernosums and a corpus spongiosum and have a glans on the distal end thereof.

Such a penis is inflated by expansion of the corpus cavernosums to make sexuality possible when a large amount of blood is drawn into the penis by psychological or physical stimulation. If there is a sexual dysfunction, for example, impotence, where the penis cannot become erect despite normal psychological or physical stimulation, urological internal medicine or surgery is typically recommended to recover the sexual function.

Furthermore, in terms of shape, a penis preferably is straight in the longitudinal direction thereof but there may be penis plastica in which the penis is excessively curved or bent to one side. In this case, rather than a surgical operation, a separate device for correcting the shape of the penis is required. However, such a device has to date not been introduced on the market.

Meanwhile, microgenitalism where a penis is very small causes psychological inferiority and may make normal sexuality difficult. Thus, a lot of men use aids or undergo surgical operations to increase the penis size.

A traction apparatus for treating penis plastica was proposed in U.S. Pat. No. 7,276,040 (registered on Oct. 2, 2007). In this conventional apparatus, to support a penis at a fixed angle, support members are respectively fitted over a distal end and a proximal end of the penis, and the distance between the support members is extended and retained. However, this apparatus is only to correct a bent penis rather than providing effects to overcome microgenitalism or premature ejaculation.

Furthermore, in the foregoing conventional traction apparatus, each of extension units for extending the distance between the support members is formed by a combination of a plurality of components. However, there is a high probability of a loss of a component. Even if only one of the components is lost, the entire traction apparatus cannot be used. Therefore, it is difficult to store and maintain the extension unit. Moreover, to adjust the extension unit, the components of the extension unit which are disposed on opposite sides of the apparatus must be separately manipulated. This inconveniences the user.

An apparatus for correcting a bent penis to make a urinal duct straight to remove pain during urination was proposed in Germany Patent No. DE166188. However, this apparatus is only characterized in that it can correctly support the penis in response to the size and length of the penis, but it has no any function to overcome microgenitalism. In addition, this apparatus is only to treat penis plastica which causes pain during urination, but it does not have a structure for coping with different states of the penis after and before erection. Therefore, this apparatus is useless for treating microgenitalism or premature ejaculation, except for treating penis plastica. Thus, to treat microgenitalism or premature ejaculation, separate surgical treatment or a separate apparatus is required. This is financially burdensome to the user.

Meanwhile, the conventional techniques have a glans receiving member which holds the glans of the penis so that the glans is supported by the extension units. However, the glans receiving member is brought into contact with the periphery of the glans and the contact area is comparatively large. Therefore, the periphery of the glans may be injured during the use of the apparatus.

Furthermore, the conventional techniques are inconvenient in that the two extension units, the glans receiving member which are supported by the extension units, and a base member which supports the extension units must always be used together. Although the user puts on all the components, the position and orientation of the penis is not maintained constant. Thus, it is inconvenient for the user to wear the apparatus in his daily routine.

In addition, the conventional traction apparatus includes an elliptical base member which supports proximal ends of the extension units and is disposed around the proximal end of the penis. After the penis has been inserted into the base member, the base member supports the proximal end of the penis. Here, because the base member surrounds the skin of the proximal end of the penis, a portion of the base member is disposed between the penis and testicles. Therefore, when the user who has put on the traction apparatus in a stand is sitting down, the elliptical base member into which the penis is inserted comes into contact with the testicles and presses them, thus causing pain. If the testicles enter the base member, it is inconvenient for the user to stand up and sit down.

Moreover, if the glans is comparatively small, it may be easily removed from the apparatus, thus making it difficult for the apparatus to hold the glans. However, to treat microgenitalism or penis plastica or to extend the penis, the apparatus must continuously be able to hold the penis over a predetermined period of time. However, in the conventional techniques, because it is difficult to reliably hold the entire glans, if the glans is comparatively small, it is undesirably easily removed from the apparatus. Furthermore, a frequent friction between the upper portion of the glans and the apparatus may cause an inflammation on the glans. In addition, because the base member is fixed with respect to the penis, it is very difficult for the user wearing the apparatus to exercise.

As such, the conventional techniques are effective only for treating penis plastica or extending the penis but are not effective for treating premature ejaculation, improving the erectility of the penis or extending the size of the glans. To improve these unsatisfactory points, separate medical prescription or a separate medical aid is required.

DISCLOSURE

Technical Problem

Accordingly, the present invention has been made keeping in mind the above problems occurring in the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a traction apparatus for a penis which is configured in such a way that the traction structure to correct the shape of the penis and to extend the size thereof is simplified, thus facilitating maintenance, and reducing a probability of loss of components, and in which the length of the apparatus can be adjusted after the user has worn the apparatus, and even if the penis is pulled by excessive traction force or the fraction thereof is loosened, the existing state is maintained.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a traction apparatus for a penis in which a decompression unit for receiving the glans of the penis and creating a vacuum therein is supported by a wearing unit that is put on the user, and because the vacuum is created in the decompression unit and an opening of the decompression unit has an elastic stepped structure so that the glans of the penis is prevented from being undesirably removed from the decompression unit.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a traction apparatus for a penis which continuously applies traction force to the penis so that the penis shaft is tensioned, and extends the glans of the penis under the vacuum conditions, so that penis plastica and premature ejaculation can be treated and the penis can be extended in length and size, and the extension and decompression stimulate blood vessels, nerves and tissues of the penis, thus promoting blood circulation, thereby enhancing the erectility of the penis.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a traction apparatus for a penis which includes the wearing unit that is put on a portion of the user's body and holds the glans, a decompression body that receives the glans of the penis, and a longitudinal support member that supports the decompression body, and which allows the user to selectively use a combination among the above three elements; for example, a combination of the wearing unit and the decompression body, a combination of the decompression body and the longitudinal support member, or a combination of all three elements, so that the merchantable quality is enhanced.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a fraction apparatus for a penis in which the structure of receiving the glans before creating a vacuum has appropriate elasticity and is foldable so that application of the apparatus to the penis and removal thereof can be smoothly conducted, and the glans can be prevented from getting injured, thus enhancing the safety and reliability of the apparatus.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a fraction apparatus for a penis in which the decompression body for receiving the glans has a shape corresponding to that of the glans so that the glans is reliably and easily supported by the decompression body and the anatomical shape of the glans can be maintained when it is extended, thus preventing the shape of the glans from being deformed.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a fraction apparatus for a penis in which a base member which supports the longitudinal support member for applying tensile force to the penis has an elliptical shape which is open on a portion thereof, and the base member is configured in such a way that the open portion of the base member is disposed between the penis and the testicles, thus preventing the base member from coming into contact with the testicles, thereby enabling the user to put on the traction apparatus even in his daily routine.

Technical Solution

In order to accomplish the above object, in an aspect, the present invention provides a traction apparatus for a penis, including: a decompression unit receiving a glans of the penis therein and inflating the glans; a wearing unit comprising a belt wound around an upper body of a user, and a height adjustment plate connected to the belt, the height adjustment plate extending a predetermined length in a vertical direction in such a way that a height of the decompression unit is adjustable; and a connection unit coupled to the decompression unit and to the height adjustment plate so that the decompression unit is connected to the wearing unit by the connection unit.

In another aspect, the present invention provides a fraction apparatus for a penis, including: a base member having a predetermined shape so that the penis is inserted into the base member, the base member supporting a lower portion of the penis inserted thereinto; longitudinal support members coupled at first ends thereof to a base member, each of the longitudinal support members being adjustable in length; and a decompression unit receiving a glans of the penis therein and inflating the glans, the decompression unit being coupled to second ends of the longitudinal support members so that the decompression unit is supported by the longitudinal support members.

In another aspect, the present invention provides a fraction apparatus for a penis, including: a base member having a predetermined shape so that the penis is inserted into the base member, the base member supporting a lower portion of the penis inserted thereinto; longitudinal support members coupled at first ends thereof to a base member, each of the longitudinal support members being adjustable in length; a decompression unit receiving a glans of the penis therein and inflating the glans, the decompression unit being coupled to second ends of the longitudinal support members so that the decompression unit is supported by the longitudinal support members; a wearing unit comprising a belt wound around an upper body of a user, and a height adjustment plate connected to the belt, the height adjustment plate extending a predetermined length in a vertical direction in such a way that a height of the decompression unit is adjustable; and a connection unit coupled to the decompression unit and to the height adjustment plate so that the decompression unit is connected to the wearing unit by the connection unit.

The decompression unit may include: a decompression body receiving the glans of the penis therein; an elastic folded part made of an elastic material and provided around an opening of the decompression body in such a way that the elastic folded part is folded between an inside and an outside of the decompression body, the elastic folded part elastically supporting the penis; support rods extending in a longitudinal direction, each of the support rods having a first end into which the corresponding longitudinal support member inserted, with a spring provided in each of the support rods so that the support rod elastically supports the corresponding longitudinal support member; a body connector extending to opposite sides from the decompression body so that the decompression body is coupled to the support rods by the body connector; and an air suction valve sucking out air from the decompression body.

The body connector may be integrated with the decompression body and has in each of opposite side edges thereof an insert slot into which the corresponding support rod is fitted, and an insert flange may protrude from an outer surface of each of the support rods and be removably fitted into the corresponding insert slot of the body connector.

The base member may include: a curved part having a curved shape and supporting an outer surface of the penis; support protrusions extending from opposite sides of the curved part in such a way that distal ends thereof face each other; coupling protrusions protruding forwards from the base member between the curved part and the support protrusion, with a coupling hole formed in each of the coupling protrusion so that the first end of the corresponding longitudinal support member is inserted into the coupling hole; and an upper protruding support protruding forwards from an upper portion of the curved part, the upper protruding support supporting the penis.

Each of the longitudinal support members may include: a base coupling rod having a first end inserted into the base member, and a second end extending in the longitudinal direction; an insert rod into which the second end of the base coupling rod is inserted in such a way that the base coupling rod is movably coupled to the insert rod, with at least one fastening hole formed through an outer surface of the insert rod; and a receiving rod having a first end into which the insert rod is inserted in such a way that the insert rod is coupled to the receiving rod so as to be adjustable in a length of combination of the insert rod and the receiving rod, and a second end inserted into the decompression unit.

The base coupling rod may include: a base insert rod inserted at a first end thereof into the base member, with a locking protrusion provided on an outer surface of the base insert rod; a threaded extension rod extending from a second end of the base insert rod, with an external thread formed on an outer surface of the threaded extension rod so that the threaded extension rod is thread coupled to the insert rod; and a rotational knob fastened around a circumferential outer surface of the threaded extension rod so that a length to which the base coupling rod is extracted from the insert rod is adjusted by rotating the rotational knob.

The longitudinal support member may further include a coupling unit having a hole formed through the coupling unit in a longitudinal direction thereof so that the receiving rod is movably inserted into the hold of the coupling unit, with an internal thread formed on a circumferential inner surface of the coupling unit, and a stop ring protruding inwards from the circumferential inner surface of the coupling unit. The receiving rod may include: an end stopper thread-coupled to the second end of the receiving rod, the end stopper having a diameter greater than an inner diameter of the stop ring of the coupling unit so that the end stopper is stopped by the stop ring; and an external threaded ring provided on a circumferential outer surface of the first end of the receiving rod into which the insert rod is inserted, with a fastening ring threaded over the external threaded ring.

The longitudinal support member may further include an insert fastening unit coupled to the fastening hole via a circumferential outer surface of the receiving rod so that the insert rod is fastened to the receiving rod. The insert fastening unit may include: a fastening ring fastened to the circumferential outer surface of the receiving rod; and a fastening screw threaded into the fastening hole of the insert rod via the fastening ring so that the insert rod is fastened to the receiving rod.

The connection unit may include: a connection wire fastened to the decompression unit; and an elastic connection member connected to the connection wire and the wearing unit to provide an elastic restoring force.

The height adjustment plate may have a plurality of locking holes arranged in a longitudinal direction of the height adjustment plate, and the connection unit may be selectively locked to one of the locking holes so that a height at which the connection unit is locked to the height adjustment plate is adjusted.

Advantageous Effects

A traction apparatus for a penis according to the present invention can straighten the penis in one direction and has a length-adjustable structure. Thus, the apparatus can be used to treat penis plastica and microgenitalism. Further, the apparatus of the present invention can extend the glans of the penis using vacuum pressure and dull the sensitivity of the glans. Therefore, the apparatus can exhibit effects of treating premature ejaculation and microgenitalism.

Furthermore, in the present invention, a longitudinal support member and a wearing unit can apply tensile force to the penis, and the decompression unit can apply vacuum force to the glans of the penis, so that penis plastica, microgenitalism, and premature ejaculation can be treated at the same time. When the user continuously puts on the traction apparatus, the tissues, nerves and blood vessels of the penis are stimulated so that blood circulation is promoted, thus enhancing the erectility of the penis.

In the present invention, either of the wearing unit or the longitudinal support member may be used in penis traction, or all of them may be used. Therefore, even if one element is lost, the traction can be realized only by the other element. Of course when necessary, the user may selectively combine the elements, thus being more convenient for the user.

Furthermore, in the present invention, the wearing unit may be used in traction of penis. In this case, in response to the movement of the user's upper body, various traction force is applied to the penis and moves it, thus preventing and treating prostatitis.

In addition, the decompression body is removably coupled to a support rod so that both the decompression body and the wearing unit may be used, and the decompression body, the base member and the longitudinal support member may be selectively combined by the user. Therefore, the merchantable quality can be enhanced.

In the present invention, the glans which is received in the decompression body made of hard material can be supported by an elastic foldable structure. Hence, even when the glans which has expanded is pulled out of the decompression body, it can be smoothly removed therefrom without causing injury.

Further, the decompression body has a shape corresponding to that of the glans so that when the glans is inflated by vacuum force, the anatomical shape thereof can be maintained, thus preventing the shape of the glans from being deformed.

In addition, an elastic member made of silicone is provided on the opening of the decompression unit into which the glans is inserted, thus facilitating the insertion of the glans into the decompression unit. Because the elastic member forms a stepped portion, the glans is prevented from being undesirably removed from the decompression unit, regardless of the size of the glans. Moreover, when the user removes the glans which has been inflated by vacuum force from the decompression unit, the glans can be smoothly and painlessly removed therefrom.

In the present invention, after the traction apparatus is put on the penis, it may be supported by the wearing unit which is put on a portion of the user's body, such as the upper body or the neck. Therefore, the user can put on the traction apparatus in his daily routine, and the traction apparatus is prevented from being undesirably removed from the penis while putting it on.

DESCRIPTION OF THE ELEMENTS IN THE DRAWINGS

BEST MODE

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a traction apparatus for a penis according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

FIG. 1is a plan view illustrating the traction apparatus according to the present invention.

Referring toFIG. 1, the traction apparatus according to the present invention includes a base member10, longitudinal support members20, a decompression unit30and a connection unit40. The base member10supports a proximal end of the penis. The longitudinal support members20are connected to the base member10and are adjustable in length. The decompression unit30is fastened to the longitudinal support member20, receives the glans of the penis and reduces pressure therein. The connection unit40is connected to the decompression unit30and fastened to a portion of the body of the user.

The base member10is located on the lower half of the user's body above his testes and supports the penis inserted thereinto. The base member10has a generally elliptical shape which is open on a corresponding portion thereof so that when the user sits down and stands up, the base member10is prevented from striking or pressing the testes.

Each longitudinal support member20comprises at least one or more rods which are connected to each other in multi-stage so that the longitudinal support member20can be adjusted in length by extending or contracting it in a telescopic manner. Thus, the longitudinal support members20are coupled to the decompression unit30and the base member10and apply force to the penis so that the length of the penis is extended.

The decompression unit30is fastened to the longitudinal support members20. The decompression unit30receives the glans2of the penis therein and inflates the glans2by reducing the pressure in the decompression unit30, thus dulling the sensitivity of the glans2to cure premature ejaculation. Preferably, the decompression unit30creates a vacuum therein to inflate the glans2.

Furthermore, although not shown inFIG. 1, the present invention further includes a wearing unit50which is coupled to the depression unit30and is put on the upper body of the user so that the longitudinal support member20and the decompression unit30are fastened to the body of the user. The wearing unit50will be explained in detail later herein with reference toFIGS. 14 and 15. The decompression unit30may be supported both by the longitudinal support member20and by the wearing unit50, alternatively, or it may be supported by either of them according to the selection of the user. The decompression unit30will be described in detail with reference toFIGS. 1 and 2.

FIG. 2is a side sectional view of the decompression unit of the traction apparatus according to the present invention

Referring toFIG. 2, the decompression unit30includes a decompression body31, support rods32, a body connector33, an elastic folded part34and an air suction valve35. The decompression body31receives the glans of the penis and reduces the pressure therein to inflate the glans. The support rods32support the decompression body31on opposite sides of the decompression body31. The body connector33connects the support rod32to the decompression body31. The elastic folded part34elastically contracts an opening of the decompression body31. The air suction valve35is provided on the decompression body31and allows air to be drawn into the decompression body31to release the vacuum in the decompression body.

Preferably, the decompression body31has an anatomical shape corresponding to that of the glans2of the penis. The decompression body31is formed by injection molding using hard material to prevent the glans2from being deformed while being expanded by suction pressure in the vacuum. The decompression body31includes an opening rim311which is formed by the injection molding so that the opening of the decompression body31is defined by the opening rim311. It is preferable that oil, other lotion, or the like be applied to the glans2before it is inserted into the decompression body31.

The opening rim311forms the opening of the decompression body31and has a ring shape which is formed along a circumferential edge of a bottom end of the decompression body31and extends a predetermined width around the opening, thus supporting the elastic folded part34.

The elastic folded part34is made of elastic material, for example, a silicone band. The silicone band having a predetermined thickness and length includes a first edge341which is fastened to a circumferential outer edge of the opening rim311in such a way that the first edge341wraps the circumferential outer edge of the opening rim311in a ‘U’ shape. The silicone band further includes a medial portion342which extends from the first edge341and is integrally folded in several times between the inside and the outside of the decompression body31, and a second edge343which extends from the medial portion342to the outside of a lower bent portion of the medial portion342. This will be explained in more detail with reference toFIGS. 3 through 5.

FIGS. 3 through 5are side sectional views showing the operation of the elastic folded part of the decompression unit of the traction apparatus according to the present invention.

Referring toFIG. 3, as stated above, the elastic folded part34is configured in such a way that the first edge341is fastened to the opening rim311of the decompression body31and the medial portion342is turned up into the opening of the decompression body and turned down outside the opening to form the folded structure while the second edge343is disposed below the first edge341. In other words, in the elastic folded part34, the first edge341and the second edge343are located outside the opening of the decompression body, and the medial portion342that is folded by turning up and turning down is located inside the opening of the decompression body.

The medial portion of the elastic folded part34that is turned up and turned down is fastened to the opening rim311with the folded state. When the glans2is inserted into the decompression body31, the elastic folded part34supports the glans2while it is in the folded state. The glans2can be inserted into the decompression body31without being injured because it is supported by the elastic folded part34having elasticity. The glans2that is inserted into the decompression body31is caught by the opening rim311which is comparatively hard and has a diameter smaller than that of the internal receiving space of the decompression body31. Here, an undulating portion between the glans2and the penis shaft1is in minimal contact with a turndown end of the elastic folded part34so that the glans2is prevented from being injured by a close contact.

After the glans2has been inserted into the decompression body, an air suction device (not shown) is connected to the air suction valve35and sucks out air from the internal space of the decompression body31, thus creating a vacuum in the decompression body. Then, the glans2is expanded in the vacuum. During this process, the glans2is prevented from being deformed even though it is expanded, because the glans2is supported by the decompression body31that is made of hard material and has the shape corresponding to the glans2.

The glans2that is inserted into the decompression body31is caught by the elastic folded part that has the turndown portion in the decompression body31, so that the glans2is prevented from being undesirably removed from the decompression body31. On the other hand, when the glans2is removed from the decompression body31by the intention of the user, the glans2can be removed therefrom while maintaining the state in which the penis shaft1is in contact with the circumferential inner surface of the turndown portion of the medial portion342of the elastic folded part34. That is, while the glans2is removed from the decompression body31, the elastic folded part is elastically changed in shape in such a way that the turnup portion and the turndown portion of the elastic folded part which have been in slidable contact with each other slip relative to each other and that the length of the junction between the turnup portion and the turndown portion is reduced. Therefore, the glans2can be smoothly pulled out of the decompression body31without getting injured. Meanwhile, more preferably, oil or lotion is applied to the glans2before the glans2is inserted into the decompression body31.

This will be explained in more detail with reference toFIG. 4. When the air suction valve35is open, the decompression body31releases the vacuum as air is drawn into the decompression body31. Thereafter, the user pulls out the glans2from the decompression body31. At this time, the medial portion342of the elastic folded part34that has been folded is moved in a slipping manner in the direction opposite to the direction in which it is folded, while the medial portion342supports the penis shaft that has been contained in the decompression body31. Eventually, the medial portion342that has been folded is unfolded, as shown inFIG. 5.

Referring toFIG. 5, when the glans2that is being pulled out of the decompression body31passes a stepped portion formed by the opening rim311, the glans2is elastically supported by the elastic folded part34that is being unfolded as the glans2moves. Therefore, the glans2can be smoothly pulled out of the decompression body31without getting injured.

Meanwhile, the body connector33has a planar shape having a predetermined thickness and is integrally formed with the decompression body31by injection molding. The body connector33connects the decompression body31to the support rods32in such a way that the body connector33is fastened to the outer surfaces of the support rods32. In detail, the body connector33has coupling holes331to which a connection wire42of the connection unit40is coupled, and ‘T’-shaped insert slots332which are formed in respective opposite side edges of the body connector33. In this embodiment although the insert slot332is illustrated as having a ‘T’ shape, it may be formed in a circular or other shape.

The coupling holes331are formed through the body connector33at respective opposite sides of the decompression body31. The connection wire42of the connection unit40is coupled to the coupling holes331. A first end of the connection wire42is coupled to the coupling holes331, and a second end thereof is supported by a body part of the user so that the decompression unit30and the longitudinal support members20are fastened to the body of the user in such a way that they are oriented in a predetermined direction.

The ‘T’-shaped insert slots332are formed in the respective opposite side edges of the body connector33and extend from a top end to a bottom end of the body connection33. Insert flanges323are removably inserted into the bottom ends of the corresponding insert slots332. In detail, each insert slot332is closed on the top end thereof to prevent the insert flanges323from being moved relative to the insert slots332by the elastic force of springs321which are installed in the support rods32. In addition, each insert slot332is open on the bottom end thereof so that the corresponding insert flange323can be inserted into or removed from the insert slot332through the bottom end thereof. Therefore, the support rods32can be separated from the body connector33as necessary.

Next the structure of coupling the insert flange323to the insert slot332will be described with reference toFIG. 6.

FIG. 6is a perspective view showing the coupling of the body connector to the support rod of the traction apparatus according to the present invention.

Referring toFIG. 6, the support rod32has a cylindrical rod shape. In the embodiment, the two support rods32are disposed on opposite sides of the decompression body31and coupled to the decompression body31by the body connector33to support the decompression body31. For this, each support rod32includes the spring321, a support coupling part322and the insert flange323. The spring321is installed in a hollow space of the support rod32in such a way that the length thereof is elastically varied in response to a variation in the length of the longitudinal support member20. The support coupling part322is thread-coupled to the corresponding longitudinal support member20which is inserted into a bottom end thereof. The insert flange323protrudes from the support rod32and is removably inserted into the corresponding insert slot332.

In the present invention, the support rod32is removably coupled to the insert fastening unit25by the support coupling part322. Therefore, traction of the penis can be conducted only by combining the wearing unit50with the decompression unit30without using the longitudinal support member20, or by combining the longitudinal support members20, the decompression unit30, the base member10and the connection unit40with each other.

The spring321is installed in the corresponding support rod32and elastically supports a corresponding receiving rod23which is inserted into the bottom end of the support rod32. Due to this structure, after the glans2has been inserted into the decompression body31and the longitudinal support members20have been set to a predetermined length, even if an external shock is applied to the traction apparatus or the length of the penis is varied by an erection, the lengths of the longitudinal support members20can be elastically varied. Furthermore, even though the longitudinal support members20are suddenly extended or contracted, the springs321elastically absorb force or pressure applied to the penis so that constant traction force is applied to the penis.

Each support rod32has the insert flange323which protrudes from the outer surface thereof. The insert flange323has a “T”-shaped cross-section and extends from the top end to the bottom end of the support rod32. The insert flange323is inserted into the corresponding insert slot332through the open bottom end of the insert slot332and stopped by the closed top end of the insert slot332. Thus, the support rod32is can be separated from the body connection33when necessary (refer toFIG. 6).

The air suction valve35is provided on the top end of the decompression body31and controls inflow of external air thereinto or outflow of the internal air therefrom. In detail, after the glans has been inserted into the decompression body31, the air suction valve35allows air to be sucked out of the decompression body31to create a vacuum and then maintains the vacuum. When the air suction valve35is open, external air is drawn into the decompression body31, thus releasing the vacuum. The air suction valve35is similar to that of a well-known vacuum suction cup. An air suction device (not shown) which has the same structure as that used for the vacuum suction cup is connected to the air suction valve35to suck air out of the decompression body.

The base member10is an injection-molding production which is formed into a single body and is made of synthetic material harmless to the human body. The base member10supports the proximal end of the penis, that is, the root portion of the penis which is just above the testicles. This has the shape as shown inFIGS. 7 and 8.

FIG. 7is a perspective view illustrating the base member of the traction apparatus according to the present invention.FIG. 8is a plan view of the base member of the traction apparatus according to the present invention.

Referring toFIGS. 7 and 8, the base member10includes a curved part14, an upper protruding support12, parallel portions15, coupling protrusions13and support protrusions11. The curved part14has a rim shape corresponding to the circumferential outer surface of the penis. The upper protruding support12protrudes from the curved part14upwards and supports the upper portion of the penis. The parallel portions15extend from the opposite sides of the curved part14in horizontal directions and have bent shapes. The coupling protrusions13protrude from the respective parallel portions15towards the distal end of the apparatus. The longitudinal support members20are coupled to the respective coupling protrusions13. The support protrusions11are provided on the ends of the respective parallel portions15that extend downwards at predetermined inclined angles.

The support protrusions11comprise two circular protrusions which are disposed at positions facing each other with space defined therebetween. The support protrusions11support the lower portion of the penis shaft1of which the upper portion is seated onto the curved part14. In the present invention, because the space is formed between the support protrusions11, not only when the user who wears the traction apparatus is in action but also even if the time during which the user wears it is comparatively long, pain can be prevented from occurring. Furthermore, when the user wears the traction apparatus, the penis can be prevented from coming into contact with the base member, because the penis can be inserted into the traction apparatus through the space between the support protrusions11.

The curved part14has a rim shape which is convex upwards and is curved to correspond to the circumferential outer surface of the penis. The curved part14is spaced apart from the support protrusions11so that a predetermined space is defined between the curved part14and the support protrusions11. The penis is inserted between the curved part14and the support protrusions11so that the penis is supported on the lower portion thereof by the support protrusions11and supported on the upper portion thereof by the curved part14.

The upper protruding support12protrudes from the upper surface of the curved part14upwards and has front and rear surfaces having a predetermined a width. The upper protruding support12supports the skin of the upper portion of the penis which is disposed between the curved part14and the support protrusions11.

The parallel portions15extend from the opposite sides of the curved part14downwards in a direction perpendicular to the curved part14and are parallel to each other so that they stably surround the penis. Preferably, unlike the curved part14extending in the horizontal direction, the parallel portions15extend in the vertical direction to have shapes corresponding to the shapes of the opposite side portions of the penis.

Each coupling protrusion13protrudes from a front surface of the corresponding parallel portion15forwards. A coupling hole131is formed in each coupling protrusion13so that a corresponding base coupling rod21which will be explained later herein is inserted into the coupling hole131. As such, the coupling protrusions13protrude from the respective parallel portions15which are disposed on opposite sides of the base member and extend from the opposite ends of the curved part14.

An inclined portion16extends from each parallel portion15downwards at a predetermined angle so that it corresponds to the outer surface shape of the penis.

The support protrusions11each of which has a circular protrusion shape are provided on the ends of the corresponding inclined portions16at positions that face each other and are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance. In this embodiment, the support protrusions11which are provided on the ends of the respective opposite inclined portions16define therebetween the opening section of the base member10which has an elliptical shape.

If the base member10has a closed elliptical shape unlike the present invention having the opening between the support protrusions11, when the user wears the traction apparatus, the base member having the closed elliptical shape surrounds and presses the testicles, thus causing pain in the testicles when the user sits down or stands up.

In the present invention, the base member10has the opening between the support protrusions11which are disposed below the testicles. Thus, when the user sits down or stands up, the testicles are prevented from coming into contact with the base member10. Therefore, the user who wears the traction apparatus can walk or move without discomfort.

Next the longitudinal support member will be described in detail with reference toFIGS. 1 and 9through13.

FIG. 9is an exploded perspective view of the longitudinal support member of the base member of the traction apparatus according to the present invention.FIG. 10is an enlarged view of circled portion A ofFIG. 1.FIGS. 11 and 12are sectional views illustrating the insert fastening unit.FIG. 13is a sectional view illustrating an insert rod.

Each longitudinal support member includes the base coupling rod21which is coupled to the base member10, and the insert rod22which has a rear end coupled to the base coupling rod and a front end removably inserted into the support rod. The longitudinal support member further includes the receiving rod23into which the front end of the insert rod is inserted22, a coupling unit24which is provided on a front end of the receiving rod and coupled to the decompression unit30, and the insert fastening unit25which fastens the receiving rod23to the insert rod22.

The base coupling rod21includes a threaded extension rod212which is inserted into the insert rod22and moves the insert rod22in the longitudinal direction to vary the length thereof, a base insert rod213which is inserted into the base member10, and a rotational knob211which adjusts the length to which the threaded extension rod212extends.

The base insert rod213is inserted into the corresponding coupling hole131of the base member10and is rotatably locked thereto by a locking protrusion214which is provided on the outer surface of the base insert rod213. Thus, when the rotational knob211rotates, the base insert rod213can rotate on its own axis but be prevented from be pulled out of the base member10because the base insert rod213is locked to the base member10by the locking protrusion214.

The threaded extension rod212which is provided on the front end of the base insert rod213has on the circumferential outer surface thereof an external thread which engages with an internal thread formed on the inner surface of the insert rod22so that the entire length of the threaded extension rod212and the insert rod22that are connected to each other can be varied.

The rotational knob211is fastened around the threaded extension rod212so that rotating force is transmitted to the threaded extension rod212by rotating the rotational knob211. Therefore, when the rotational knob211rotates, the threaded extension rod212is threaded along the internal thread formed on the inner surface of the insert rod22. Thus, depending on the direction in which the rotational knob211rotates, the threaded extension rod212is extracted from or retracted into the insert rod22to extend or contract in length. Here the base insert rod213is inserted into the coupling hole131without thread coupling and is prevented from being removed from the coupling hole131by the locking protrusion214. Hence, when the rotational knob211rotates, the base insert rod213only rotates on its own axis, but the threaded extension rod212is rotated along the internal thread of the insert rod22by the rotation of the rotational knob211and simultaneously extracted from or retracted into the insert rod22.

The insert rod22has on the inner surface thereof the internal thread which engages with the threaded extension rod212. A plurality of fastening holes221is formed through the circumferential outer surface of the insert rod22so that the insert fastening unit25is locked to a selected one of the fastening holes221. Stop protrusions222are provided at opposite sides on the circumferential outer surface of the insert rod22. The receiving rod23will be described in detail with reference toFIGS. 10 and 13.

The fastening holes221are formed in the circumferential outer surface of the insert rod22at positions spaced apart from each other at regular intervals in the longitudinal direction of the insert rod22. A fastening screw251of the insert fastening unit25which will be explained later herein is tightened into a selected one of the fastening holes221through the receiving rod23. Here the insert rod22is fastened to the receiving rod23by tightening the fastening screw251of the insert fastening unit25into the selected fastening hole221. The length to which the insert rod22is extracted from the insert fastening unit25is determined by the position at which the fastening screw251is tightened into a selected one of the fastening holes221.

The stop protrusions222are provided on the outer surface of the insert rod22and locked to the inner surface of the insert fastening unit25to prevent the insert rod22from rotating. The detailed operation of the stop protrusions222will be explained later herein in the description of the insert fastening unit25.

The receiving rod23has a rod shape and includes a rear end into which the front end of the insert rod22is inserted, and a front end which is inserted into the support rod32. An end stopper232is provided on the front end of the receiving rod23and locked to an inner surface of a rear end of the coupling unit24to prevent the receiving rod23from being removed from the coupling unit24. In the embodiment, to prevent the receiving rod23from being completely removed from the coupling unit24while it can move in the longitudinal direction along the circumferential inner surface of the coupling unit24, a stop ring (241, refer toFIG. 10) protrudes from the circumferential inner surface of the rear end of the coupling unit24so that the end stopper (232, refer toFIG. 10) of the receiving rod23is stopped by the stop ring241.

Furthermore, the receiving rod23further includes an external threaded ring231which protrudes around the circumferential outer surface of the rear end of the receiving rod23and is threaded into the inner surface of the insert fastening unit25.

The external threaded ring231protrudes around the outer surface of the rear end of the receiving rod23into which the insert rod22is inserted. The external threaded ring231is threaded with an internal thread formed in a receiving depression255of the insert fastening unit25.

The insert fastening unit25includes a fastening ring252which is fitted over the outer surface of the receiving rod. The receiving depression255is formed in the fastening ring252and has therein the internal thread which engages with the external threaded ring231to couple the fastening ring252to the receiving rod23. A passing hole254is formed through the rear end of the fastening ring252and communicates with the receiving depression255. The insert rod22is inserted into the passing hole254so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction. Slide grooves253are formed in the inner surface of the passing hole254so that the stop protrusions222are inserted into the corresponding slide grooves253and are slidable along the slide grooves253. The insert fastening unit25further includes the fastening screw251which is threaded both into the circumferential outer surface of the fastening ring252and into one of the fastening holes221of the insert rod22, thus fastening the fastening ring252to the insert rod22.

The fastening ring252is coupled to the rear end of the receiving rod23by tightening the external threaded ring231of the receiving rod23into the receiving depression255of the fastening ring252. The insert rod22is inserted into the receiving rod23via the passing hole254in such a way that the stop protrusions222are inserted into the corresponding slide grooves253formed in the passing hole254of the insert fastening unit. The insert rod22is guided not only by the passing hole254of the fastening ring252but also by sliding the stop protrusions222along the slide grooves253. Thus, the insert rod22is moved only in the linear direction without rotating. Furthermore, the fastening screw251is tightened into one of the fastening screws251through the circumferential surface of the fastening ring252, thus determining the length to which the insert rod22is inserted into the receiving rod23.

The slide grooves253into which the stop protrusions222are inserted linearly extend in the longitudinal direction, so that even when the fastening screw251is not tightened into the selected fastening hole221, the insert rod22cannot rotate. Moreover, because the insert rod22is prevented from rotating due to the insertion of the stop protrusions222into the slide grooves253, aligning the fastening screw251with the selected fastening hole221can be further facilitated.

Therefore, the user adjusts the distance that the insert rod22is extracted from the receiving rod23in such a way that the insert rod22is extracted from or retracted into the receiving rod23depending on the length of his own penis. Thereafter, the fastening screw251is tightened into one of the fastening holes221of the insert rod22that corresponds to the adjusted distance. Thereby, the insert rod22is fastened to the receiving rod23.

Meanwhile, a longitudinal hole formed through the coupling unit24so that the receiving rod23is inserted through the coupling unit24so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction. An internal thread242is formed on the inner surface of the coupling unit24and threaded over the support coupling part322provided on the circumferential outer surface of the rear end of the support rod32. Furthermore, the coupling unit24has the stop ring241which protrudes from the rear end of the coupling unit24towards the central axis thereof so that the end stopper232is stopped by the stop ring241. Thereby, the receiving rod23is prevented from being completely removed from the coupling unit24.

Next the connection unit will be described in detail.

The connection unit40includes the connection wire42which is connected to the body connector33, and an elastic connection member41which elastically supports the upper end of the connection wire42.

The rear end of the connection wire42is fastened to the coupling holes of the body connector33, and the front end thereof is coupled to a rear end of the elastic connection member41, thus holding the body connector33which supports the decompression body31.

The elastic connection member41comprises a coil-shaped member having appropriate elasticity like the spring321. The elastic connection member41elastically supports the connection wire42connected to the rear end thereof. A front end of the elastic connection member41is locked to a height adjustment plate51which will be described later herein.

The connection unit40having the above-mentioned construction is coupled to the wearing unit50which is put on the chest and the neck of the upper body of the user, so that the decompression body31can be oriented in one direction and maintained in the oriented state. Hereinafter, the wearing unit50will be explained in detail with reference toFIGS. 14 and 15.

FIG. 14is a front view illustrating the use of the wearing unit of the traction apparatus according to the present invention.FIG. 15is a rear view illustrating the use of the wearing unit of the traction apparatus according to the present invention.

Referring toFIGS. 14 and 15, the wearing unit50includes the height adjustment plate51to which a hook is hooked, a belt52which is wound around the upper body of the user along his shoulders and the chest, and a first fastener53which couples both ends of the belt52to each other on the front surface o the user. The wearing unit50further includes a second fastener55, buckles54which couple the second fastener55to the belt52and are adjustable in positions upwards or downwards so that the distance between both sides of the belt on the back of the user can be adjusted depending on the length and width of the upper body of the user, and buckle connection members56which couple the corresponding buckles54to the second fastener55.

In detail, locking holes511are formed through the height adjustment plate51and arranged in the longitudinal direction thereof. The elastic connection member41is hooked to a selected one of the locking holes511. Therefore, the user can appropriately adjust the height at which the elastic connection member41is locked to the height adjustment plate51depending on his own body size.

In the present invention, the elastic connection member41is hooked to the height adjustment plate51, and the tensile force applied to the penis can be adjusted depending on the height at which the elastic connection member41is hooked to the height adjustment plate51. Accordingly, the penis can be supported only by the wearing unit50and the decompression unit30without using the longitudinal support member20.

The belt52wraps the shoulders on the back of the user and extends to the breast in such a way that both ends thereof are connected to each other on the breast. In detail, as shown inFIG. 14, on the front portion of the user, the belt522which is put on the breast of the user around the neck extends to the back of the user and goes below the shoulders (see reference numerals523and524) before both ends thereof are connected to each other on the breast (see reference numeral521). Of course the belt52may be put on the user by winding it around the neck and the chest of the user, but it is also possible that it is wound around only either of the neck or the chest. Reference numerals521,522,523and524shown inFIGS. 14 and 15only designates several portions of the single belt52that correspond to body portions of the user around which it wound, rather than indicating different belts.

The first fastener53comprises a catch and a hook which are respectively provided on both ends of the belt521so that the belt521wound the chest of the user is fastened to the chest by locking the hook to the catch. The locked state of the first fastener53can be easily released by pressing opposite sides of the hook.

Furthermore, in the present invention, although the hook type fastener is illustrated as one example, a velcro tape, a zipper or a button type fastener may be used.

The buckles54is movably provided around the respective opposite portions of the belt52that are wound around the shoulders and extend onto the back of the user. The buckles54are connected to the horizontal buckle connection members56provided between the vertical opposite portions of the belt52and can be moved along the belt52upwards or downwards so that the distance between the opposite portions of the belt52can be adjusted depending on the length and width of the upper body of the user.

The buckle connection members56are horizontally oriented and connected to the corresponding buckles54that are provided on the opposite portions of the belt52that are wound around the shoulders. The adjacent ends of the buckle connection members56are fastened to the second fastener55. In other words, the buckle connection members56extend inwards from the corresponding buckles54provided on the opposite portions of the belt52that are wound around the shoulders. The second fastener55is coupled to the facing inner ends of the buckle connection members56. Thus, the distance between the opposite portions of the belt52can be appropriately adjusted depending on the length and width of the upper body of the user both by adjusting the length of the buckle connection members56and by moving them along the belt52upwards or downwards.

The second fastener55comprises a catch and a hook, which are respectively provided on the corresponding ends of the buckle connection members56, so that the buckle connection members56are fastened to each other by locking the hook to the catch. In the same manner the second fastener55can also be embodied by various structures, such as a velcro tape, a button, a zipper, etc. as well as the above-mentioned fastening structure.

The operation and effect of the traction apparatus of the present invention having the above-mentioned construction will be described below.

The technical spirit of the present invention is characterized in that the decompression unit30can be supported only by the wearing unit50or it can be put on the user only by the longitudinal support members20without using the wearing unit50. However, in this embodiment, for detailed explanation of the present invention, traction of the penis shaft1and the glans2using the wearing unit50, the decompression unit30and the longitudinal support members20together will be explained.

First the user adjusts a shoulder width of the belt by adjusting the second fastener55and the buckles54and puts on the belt in such a way that the belt is wound around the shoulders and the chest. Thereafter, the user tightens the belt to fit the belt to his body size before locking the first fastener53.

Subsequently, the user inserts his penis between the curved part14and the support protrusion11and adjusts the lengths of the longitudinal support members20so that the glans can be inserted into the decompression body31. Here the length of each longitudinal support member20may be adjusted by adjusting the coupling position between the insert rod22and the receiving rod23using the insert fastening unit25or, alternately, not only by adjusting the coupling position between the insert rod22and the receiving rod23but also selectively by rotating the threaded extension rod212forward or reverse using the rotational knob211to adjust the length of the base coupling rod21.

Preferably, the user applies a lubricant, such as oil, lotion or the like, to the glans2. The user thereafter inserts the penis into the base member10, particularly, through the support protrusion11or the curved part14, and then brings the base member10into contact with the root portion of the penis in such a way that it is oriented in the horizontal direction.

Subsequently, the user holds the decompression unit30with one hand, for example, the left hand, and pushes it to the penis such that the springs321of the support rods32are contracted and the penis comes into contact with the opening of the decompression body31. The user thereafter connects an air suction pump (not shown) to the air suction valve35using his right hand.

After the glans2has been brought into contact with the decompression body31, the user operates the air suction pump to suction out air from the decompression body31, thus creating a vacuum in the decompression body31. Then, the glans2is received into the decompression body31and inflated by vacuum pressure. After the air suction pump has been removed, the vacuum state is maintained and the springs321of the support rods32hold the penis.

Thereafter, the user orients in the vertical direction the decompression unit30holding the glans2and the longitudinal support members supporting the decompression unit30, and locks the elastic connection member41to a selected appropriate one of the locking holes511of the height adjustment plate51of the wearing unit50which is put on the user, thus completing the wearing of the traction apparatus.

After the user has worn the fraction apparatus, even if the penis erects or the traction apparatus is shaken by a shock applied thereto, the fraction apparatus can be stably maintained, because the receiving rods23are movable in the longitudinal direction by the elastic force of the springs321of the support rods32. Therefore, the traction apparatus can be reliably used regardless of surroundings or environment of the user. Furthermore, the base member10has an elliptical shape which is partially open so that even when the user sits down and stands up, the base member10is prevented from coming into contact with the testes and thus does not restricts the movement of the user.

To release the penis that has been under the traction force, the user opens the air suction valve35to release the vacuum state of the decompression body31and then removes the glans2from the decompression body31. At this time, along with the glans2, the elastic folded part34which has been folded state is drawn out of the decompression body31, so that the glans2can be easily removed from the decompression body31without getting injured despite both the diameter of the opening of the decompression body31which is less than that of the glans2and the rigidity of the opening rim311. Thereafter, the user removes the connection wire42from the body connector33, loosens the first fastener53, and then takes off the wearing unit50, thus completing the removal of the traction apparatus.

Furthermore, in the present invention, as stated above, traction of the penis can be embodied only by the wearing unit50, the decompression unit30and the connection unit40without using the longitudinal support member20. In brief, the length of the belt52is adjusted by adjusting the first fastener53and the second fastener55to correspond it to the body size of the user before the user puts on the wearing unit50. Thereafter, the user applies oil or lotion to the glans2of the penis, holds the decompression body31, for example, with his left hand, and inserts the glans2into the decompression body31.

After the glans2has been inserted into the decompression body31, the user connects the air suction device to the air suction valve35and creates a vacuum in the decompression body31to inflate the glans2.

After the glans2has been held by the decompression body31, the user appropriately adjusts the height at which the elastic connection member41is locked to the height adjustment plate51of the wearing unit50so that the effect of extending the penis is obtained. In other words, in the present invention, the function in which the penis is extended by extending the length of the longitudinal support member20and a curvature phenomenon of the penis, for example, penis plastica, is treated thereby can also be realized by adjusting the height at which the elastic connection member41is locked to the height adjustment plate51in place of using the longitudinal support member20.

Furthermore, the glans2which is inserted into the decompression body31is inflated by suction pressure in the decompression body and is caught by the opening rim311at the portion between the glans2and the penis shaft1. Thus, the glans2is prevented from being undesirably removed from the decompression body31. In addition, the glans2is elastically supported by the elastic folded part34so that it is prevented from getting injured. Therefore, in the present invention, supporting the decompression body31by the wearing unit50is reliably accomplished. As mentioned above, likewise, traction of the penis can, of course, be realized only by the longitudinal support members20, the decompression unit30and the base member10without using the wearing unit50.

FIG. 16is a view showing another embodiment of the receiving rod as another embodiment of the fraction apparatus according to the present invention.

Referring toFIG. 16, a receiving rod23of the fraction apparatus according to the present invention may be configured as another embodiment, as shown in the following description. In this embodiment, the receiving rod23includes a first end236′, a screw fastening hole234′ and an end stopper232′. The first end236′ is integrally provided with the insert fastening unit25. The insert rod22is inserted into the first end236′. The screw fastening hole234′ is formed through a circumferential outer surface of the first end236′ so that the fastening screw251is inserted into the screw fastening hole234′. The end stopper232′ is threaded into a second end of the receiving rod23that is inserted into the support rod32. The first end236′ of the receiving rod23has slide grooves253on the inner surface thereof, in the same manner as that of the prior embodiment.

In this embodiment, because the first end236′ of the receiving rod23is integrally provided with the insert fastening unit25, the slide groove (253, refer toFIGS. 11 and 12) into which the corresponding stop protrusions222of the insert rod22are slidably inserted are formed in the inner surface of the first end236′. In addition, the screw fastening hole234′ is formed through the outer surface of the first end236′ so that the fastening screw251is tightened into a selected one of the fastening holes221of the insert rod22via the screw fastening hole234′.

The end stopper232′ which is provided on the second end of the receiving rod23is inserted into the support rod32and is brought into close contact with the rear end of the spring321. The end stopper232′ has an external thread on a rear end thereof so that the external thread engages with an internal thread233′ formed in the inner surface of the second end of the receiving rod23.

In other words, this embodiment of the present invention is configured in such a way that the receiving rod23can be separated from the coupling unit24by thread rotating the receiving rod23with respect to the end stopper232′. Thus, the removal of the receiving rod23from the coupling unit24can be facilitated. In addition, because the receiving rod23is integrally provided with the insert fastening unit25, the number of components of the traction apparatus is reduced, and the assembly and disassembly process can be simplified.