CA2084903A1 - Condom - Google Patents
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- Publication number
- CA2084903A1 CA2084903A1 CA002084903A CA2084903A CA2084903A1 CA 2084903 A1 CA2084903 A1 CA 2084903A1 CA 002084903 A CA002084903 A CA 002084903A CA 2084903 A CA2084903 A CA 2084903A CA 2084903 A1 CA2084903 A1 CA 2084903A1
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- Prior art keywords
- condom
- bulbious
- concertina
- penis
- expander
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
- A61F6/00—Contraceptive devices; Pessaries; Applicators therefor
- A61F6/02—Contraceptive devices; Pessaries; Applicators therefor for use by males
- A61F6/04—Condoms, sheaths or the like, e.g. combined with devices protecting against contagion
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Abstract
ABSTRACT
This invention provides an improved condom (10) of the type having a generally tubular body (12), with an open end (14) and a closed end (16). The tubular body (12) has a concertina expander portion (18) and the open end (14). Between the bulbious portion (20) and the open end (14) there is a tapered portion (21). Between concertina expander portion (18) and bulbious head portion (24). There is a smooth body section (26). The bulbious head portion (24) is located below the teat portion (22).
This invention provides an improved condom (10) of the type having a generally tubular body (12), with an open end (14) and a closed end (16). The tubular body (12) has a concertina expander portion (18) and the open end (14). Between the bulbious portion (20) and the open end (14) there is a tapered portion (21). Between concertina expander portion (18) and bulbious head portion (24). There is a smooth body section (26). The bulbious head portion (24) is located below the teat portion (22).
Description
Thom~s l erg us 7 C~mpbe~ Avenue DEE Wl-~Y NSW 2099 Australia - 1- 208~903 CONDOM
This invention relates to an improved condom. In particular, this invention provides a condom which has an enhanced ability to remain in place once fitted and which is not unnecessarily taut.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Condoms for use as a means of preventing contraception or the spread of disease have been known for many years. -Traditionally, a condom is formed from an elastomeric impermeable material and is generally tubular, with an open mouth at one end. Such a condom is usually marketed in rolled up configuration and is fitted to an erect penis by unrolling the condom. Wh~n properly fitted, the condom ~ , substantially covers the penis, with the open mouth of the condom located at or near the base of the penis. `
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Traditional condoms are of uniform cylindrical cross-section, except for perhaps a teat at the closed end, and are normally made by dipping a correspondingly shaped former into rubber latex or the like, to result in a sheath having thin walls of uniform thickness.
2S It is a notorious fact that traditional condoms often fail to remain in position and slip off the penis during use. In an effort to overcome this, some condoms are manufactured so ~ ~t :~
_~_ 208~903 that when fitted they grip the penis tightly. However, this in itself can cause problems: too taut a condom can give rise to discomfort.
It is an object of this invention to provide a condom which has an enhanced ability to remain on the penis once fitted and which is able to accomplish this aim while avoiding unnecessary tautness.
A further problem with traditional condoms is length. A
condom of a particular diameter will not necessary cover all lengths of penis. Consequently, it is an object of this invention to provide an improved condom which is capable of covering a greater range of penis lengths than in the case of traditional condoms.
Another problem with traditional condoms arises because the condom must be stretched-to fit so tightly-around the penis, in order to stay in place during use, that there is no frictional movement between the walls of the condom and the penis. This i8 undesirable, since it can reduce sensations which may otherwise be available.
It is an object of this invention, in one preferred embodiment thereof, to provide an improved condom which not only has an enhanced ability to remain on the penis once fitted while avoiding unnecessary tautness, but also incorporates a bulbious portion to enhance relative sliding movement between the bulbious portion and part of 208~903 ~ :.. . -the penis fitted within the condom..
BRIEF SVM~1ARY OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly, this invention provides an improved condom of the type having a generally tubular body with an open end and a closed end, characterised in that the tubular body has ~
a concertina expander portion and a bulbious portion ~ ; .
located between the concertina expander portion and the open -end, the bulbious portion. tapering towards the open end. ; -Preferably, the condom of the invention is made of silicon -rubber or similar material traditionally used for condom manufacture.
It is intended that in use the condom of the invention will be fitted over the penis and testicles of the user. For this purpose, the bulbious portion of the condom is intended to accommodate the testicles. The taper between the bulbious , portion and the open end retains the condom in place, once fitted.
The open end is intended to encircle the base of the testicles in a sufficiently taut manner to retain the condom on the penis. It has been found that the area at the - ~`
base of the testicles is relatively insensitive and any relative tautness of the open end in this area is of little consequence.
,~'`"'' ,',. ~
i -4-On the other hand, the design of the condom of the invention means that it i8 anchored at the base of the te~ticles rather than by tautness around the penis shaft.
Consequently, there i8 no need for the condom to be uncomfortably taut around the penis shaft.
The new configuration of the condom of the present invention permits advantage to be taken of the fact that different regions of the penis are sensitive to different types of ~;~
stimulation and hence contribute in different ways to overall erotic stimulation. Since the condom of the invention does not require that the tubular body be taut over the penis shaft, a larger range of erotic stimulation is made available. ;
Preferably, the bulbious portion comprises less than half the length of the tubular body. ~ ~-In a preferred embodiment, the condom of the invention includes a second bulbiou~ portion located between the concertina expander portion and the closed end, for permitting relative movement between the second bul~ious-portion and part of a penis fitted with the condom.
It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the concertina expander portion permits the condom of the invention to fit a large range of penis lengths. The length of the penis to which the condom of the invention is fitted will determine the degree of expansion of the concertina ., expander portion.
sRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THB DRAWING :~
The invention will now be described with reference to .
a preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying Drawing, in which~
Figure 1 represents a side elevational view of an ~:
embodiment of the condom of the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING ~. . .
In Figure 1 the condom, indicated generally as 10, is a ~ :~
thin-walled rubber sheath having a generally tubular body 12 with an open end 14 and a closed end 16. Tubular body 12 . .
has a concertina expander portion 18 and.a bulbious portion 20 located between the concertina expander portion 18 and . ..... ... . ~. .
the open end 14. Bulbious portion 20 tapers into open end 14 as shown at 21.
- Condom 10 also includes a teat 22 suitable for containing a .
germicidal lubricant inserted by the user, if desired, and a ~;
second bulbious portion 24 which is intended to slide over 25 the head of the penis (not shown) on which the portion 24 is ~.
mounted. Between second bulbious portion 24 and concertina expander portion 18, tubular body 12 has a smoothly finished ~ .
section 26. ;
-~ 2084903 Typical dimensions for this embodiment of the invention are as follows: in unstretched configuration, taper 21 is 5 - 6 cm in length, first bulbious portion 20 is 4 - 5 cm, concertina expander portion 18 is 4 - 5 cm, smoothly ~::
finished section 26 is 3 - 4 cm and second bulbious portion. ~ :
24 is 2 - 3 cm in length.
It will be appreciated that the description of the invention in connection with the Drawing is for the purpose of illustration only and is not intended to be limiting on the scope of the invention. ~
: :, :;
This invention relates to an improved condom. In particular, this invention provides a condom which has an enhanced ability to remain in place once fitted and which is not unnecessarily taut.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Condoms for use as a means of preventing contraception or the spread of disease have been known for many years. -Traditionally, a condom is formed from an elastomeric impermeable material and is generally tubular, with an open mouth at one end. Such a condom is usually marketed in rolled up configuration and is fitted to an erect penis by unrolling the condom. Wh~n properly fitted, the condom ~ , substantially covers the penis, with the open mouth of the condom located at or near the base of the penis. `
.. ~:':.
Traditional condoms are of uniform cylindrical cross-section, except for perhaps a teat at the closed end, and are normally made by dipping a correspondingly shaped former into rubber latex or the like, to result in a sheath having thin walls of uniform thickness.
2S It is a notorious fact that traditional condoms often fail to remain in position and slip off the penis during use. In an effort to overcome this, some condoms are manufactured so ~ ~t :~
_~_ 208~903 that when fitted they grip the penis tightly. However, this in itself can cause problems: too taut a condom can give rise to discomfort.
It is an object of this invention to provide a condom which has an enhanced ability to remain on the penis once fitted and which is able to accomplish this aim while avoiding unnecessary tautness.
A further problem with traditional condoms is length. A
condom of a particular diameter will not necessary cover all lengths of penis. Consequently, it is an object of this invention to provide an improved condom which is capable of covering a greater range of penis lengths than in the case of traditional condoms.
Another problem with traditional condoms arises because the condom must be stretched-to fit so tightly-around the penis, in order to stay in place during use, that there is no frictional movement between the walls of the condom and the penis. This i8 undesirable, since it can reduce sensations which may otherwise be available.
It is an object of this invention, in one preferred embodiment thereof, to provide an improved condom which not only has an enhanced ability to remain on the penis once fitted while avoiding unnecessary tautness, but also incorporates a bulbious portion to enhance relative sliding movement between the bulbious portion and part of 208~903 ~ :.. . -the penis fitted within the condom..
BRIEF SVM~1ARY OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly, this invention provides an improved condom of the type having a generally tubular body with an open end and a closed end, characterised in that the tubular body has ~
a concertina expander portion and a bulbious portion ~ ; .
located between the concertina expander portion and the open -end, the bulbious portion. tapering towards the open end. ; -Preferably, the condom of the invention is made of silicon -rubber or similar material traditionally used for condom manufacture.
It is intended that in use the condom of the invention will be fitted over the penis and testicles of the user. For this purpose, the bulbious portion of the condom is intended to accommodate the testicles. The taper between the bulbious , portion and the open end retains the condom in place, once fitted.
The open end is intended to encircle the base of the testicles in a sufficiently taut manner to retain the condom on the penis. It has been found that the area at the - ~`
base of the testicles is relatively insensitive and any relative tautness of the open end in this area is of little consequence.
,~'`"'' ,',. ~
i -4-On the other hand, the design of the condom of the invention means that it i8 anchored at the base of the te~ticles rather than by tautness around the penis shaft.
Consequently, there i8 no need for the condom to be uncomfortably taut around the penis shaft.
The new configuration of the condom of the present invention permits advantage to be taken of the fact that different regions of the penis are sensitive to different types of ~;~
stimulation and hence contribute in different ways to overall erotic stimulation. Since the condom of the invention does not require that the tubular body be taut over the penis shaft, a larger range of erotic stimulation is made available. ;
Preferably, the bulbious portion comprises less than half the length of the tubular body. ~ ~-In a preferred embodiment, the condom of the invention includes a second bulbiou~ portion located between the concertina expander portion and the closed end, for permitting relative movement between the second bul~ious-portion and part of a penis fitted with the condom.
It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the concertina expander portion permits the condom of the invention to fit a large range of penis lengths. The length of the penis to which the condom of the invention is fitted will determine the degree of expansion of the concertina ., expander portion.
sRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THB DRAWING :~
The invention will now be described with reference to .
a preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying Drawing, in which~
Figure 1 represents a side elevational view of an ~:
embodiment of the condom of the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING ~. . .
In Figure 1 the condom, indicated generally as 10, is a ~ :~
thin-walled rubber sheath having a generally tubular body 12 with an open end 14 and a closed end 16. Tubular body 12 . .
has a concertina expander portion 18 and.a bulbious portion 20 located between the concertina expander portion 18 and . ..... ... . ~. .
the open end 14. Bulbious portion 20 tapers into open end 14 as shown at 21.
- Condom 10 also includes a teat 22 suitable for containing a .
germicidal lubricant inserted by the user, if desired, and a ~;
second bulbious portion 24 which is intended to slide over 25 the head of the penis (not shown) on which the portion 24 is ~.
mounted. Between second bulbious portion 24 and concertina expander portion 18, tubular body 12 has a smoothly finished ~ .
section 26. ;
-~ 2084903 Typical dimensions for this embodiment of the invention are as follows: in unstretched configuration, taper 21 is 5 - 6 cm in length, first bulbious portion 20 is 4 - 5 cm, concertina expander portion 18 is 4 - 5 cm, smoothly ~::
finished section 26 is 3 - 4 cm and second bulbious portion. ~ :
24 is 2 - 3 cm in length.
It will be appreciated that the description of the invention in connection with the Drawing is for the purpose of illustration only and is not intended to be limiting on the scope of the invention. ~
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Claims (8)
1. A thin walled contraceptive sheath comprising: a teat portion, a bulbious head portion, a smooth body portion, with a variable size concertina expander portion, a bulbious portion and a tapered open end.
2. The condom in claim 1 wherein the condom is made of silicon rubber.
3. The condom claimed in claim 1 wherein in use the taper between the opening and the bulbious portion is adapted to retain the condom in place once fitted the bulbious portion is adapted to accommodate the testicles.
4. The condom claimed in claim 3 wherein the bulbious portion comprises less than half the length of the tubular body.
5. The condom claimed in claim 4 wherein in use the concertina expander is adapted to assist the silicon rubber make the condom a multiple size condom.
6. The condom claimed in claim 5 wherein the smooth body portion shares half the main body portion and is lesser in width than the concertina expander.
7. The condom claimed in claim 6 wherein in use the second bulbious portion is adapted to accommodate the head section of the penis, is larger than the main body.
8. The condom claimed in claim 7 wherein the condom includes a teat at the closed end.
Priority Applications (5)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU14914/92A AU646553C (en) | 1992-04-10 | Glove type condom | |
| GB9220442A GB2266244B (en) | 1992-04-10 | 1992-09-28 | Condom |
| CA002084903A CA2084903A1 (en) | 1992-04-10 | 1992-12-09 | Condom |
| US08/139,612 US5398699A (en) | 1992-04-10 | 1993-10-20 | Condom |
| NZ250059A NZ250059A (en) | 1992-04-10 | 1993-10-26 | Condom with a concertina expander portion |
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU14914/92A AU646553C (en) | 1992-04-10 | Glove type condom | |
| CA002084903A CA2084903A1 (en) | 1992-04-10 | 1992-12-09 | Condom |
| NZ250059A NZ250059A (en) | 1992-04-10 | 1993-10-26 | Condom with a concertina expander portion |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA2084903A1 true CA2084903A1 (en) | 1994-06-10 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002084903A Abandoned CA2084903A1 (en) | 1992-04-10 | 1992-12-09 | Condom |
Country Status (2)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| CA (1) | CA2084903A1 (en) |
| NZ (1) | NZ250059A (en) |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US7819121B2 (en) | 2003-04-23 | 2010-10-26 | Ame M. Amer | External penile prosthesis, combination of prosthesis and loose-fitting condom, and method of using condom |
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1992
- 1992-12-09 CA CA002084903A patent/CA2084903A1/en not_active Abandoned
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1993
- 1993-10-26 NZ NZ250059A patent/NZ250059A/en unknown
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US7819121B2 (en) | 2003-04-23 | 2010-10-26 | Ame M. Amer | External penile prosthesis, combination of prosthesis and loose-fitting condom, and method of using condom |
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| AU646553B2 (en) | 1994-02-24 |
| AU1491492A (en) | 1993-11-18 |
| NZ250059A (en) | 1995-09-26 |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| EEER | Examination request | ||
| FZDE | Discontinued |