Abstract: A condom in a nut novelty, wherein a condom is contained with a natural nut. The nut is drilled to create a hole. A blade is inserted through the hole to quarter and then macerate the nut meat. The macerated nut meat is removed through the hole. A condom is inserted into the nut shell by introducing a piece of the condom into the hole, and then repeatedly twisting the condom around the hole and pushing the condom into the hole. The hole is sealed, and then painted to match the nutshell. The nut is cracked by the novelty victim to reveal the condom.

Abstract: An elastomeric condom that covers the entire male genitalia. An elastomeric scrotal pouch is integrally molded with an elastomeric closed end tubular member. The tubular portion and the pouch are joined at a constriction band that runs at an oblique angle instead of being transverse to the axis of the tubular portion.

Abstract: Multiple ringed condoms providing improved user protection and safety from leakage and slippage are provided by adding one or more additional rings above the conventional base ring at the opening of the condom.

Abstract: Surfactant-stabilized ternary complexes of dsRNAs in topical pharmaceutical compositions, optionally also including a lymphokine and/or an inhibitor of reverse transcriptase, are applied topically to the affected or exposed area to treat or prevent viral infections, such as herpes virus, and other infectious conditions, particularly venereally transmitted pathogens. Ternary complexes of two strands of complementary RNA plus a compatible surfactant stabilized against temperature-associated enzymatic inactivation are described.

Abstract: A prophylactic device is described which is constructed primarily from portions of plastic film material alternatingly sealed at their periphery and at an aperture contained in the film to yield an accordion-like section. The prophylactic device, as manufactured, is relatively flat, but it can expand to cover a body part to provide protection from transmission of bodily fluids between individuals. The prophylactic device can be used as a glove-like device, a finger cot, a condom, or a wound covering, depending on the size and configuration of the device.

Abstract: An apparatus for welding a reinforcing member to a bag-like device or contraceptive device is disclosed. The apparatus includes at least one hollow mandrel. The hollow mandrel has an outer surface with an annular groove for holding the reinforcing member. The apparatus has a means for applying a closed end of the bag-like device into the hollow mandrel and an open end of the bag-like device over the hollow mandrel at the outer surface with the annular groove for holding the reinforcing member. The apparatus also includes a welding device for welding the reinforcing member to the bag-like device. A method for welding the reinforcing member to a bag-like device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A condom and method of preparing condoms for packaging are disclosed. The rim of a conventional condom is moved close to the apex to create a double layered shaft. The shaft is then rolled from the posterior end to form a ring which lies behind the rim. A section of the shaft can be left unrolled to permit easier unrolling by the user. The method of condom preparation permits the condom to be applied in either direction.

Abstract: Single and multiple layer membranes such as gloves and condoms include one or more deactivating barrier layers and/or indicating layers to indicate to a user membrane breach or the presence of a harmful substance in blood or body fluids. A membrane may include one or more permeable or semipermeable layers to disperse contained substances such as lubricants, biocides, spermicides, or indicators outwardly, and may also include permeable or semipermeable layers to allow transmission of body fluids or other environmental fluids inwardly into contact with an indicating or treating substance. An intermediate layer of a multi-layer membrane may include a substance to wipe, cleanse, sterilize, or otherwise treat a piercing needle. A membrane may include a sealing or coating to entrap indicators or other agents such as biocides therein. A method of making membranes such as gloves results in a double glove having discrete inner or outer layers joined only in a cuff region.

Abstract: A method of preventing charged particles from passing through holes in a barrier material which involves surface treating a barrier material with an ionic surfactant to impart a charge to the barrier material. In a preferred embodiment, prophylactics such as condoms and surgical gloves can be treated with an anionic surfactant. Tests have confirmed that such surface treated articles can repel virus particles such as human immunodeficiency (HIV) virus, hepatitis B virus and herpes simplex virus (HSV). Ionic surfactant treated articles include prophylactics such as condoms and diaphragms, gloves, including surgical gloves, surgical masks, respiratory masks and filters, filters, including membrane, and wound dressings, including bandages.

Abstract: A condom package has a tactile means of identifying the orientation of the condom within the package. The tactile means is the shape or texture of the package. In another embodiment, the tactile means of identifying orientation is on the condom itself.

Abstract: A device for improving erection, having a ring-shaped base having two walls spaced from one another to define a cavity therebetween, a cylindrical elastic closed cover connected to the base and having a portion which is arcuate-shaped and adapted to cover the head of the penis. A longitudinal portion which is adapted to cover the shaft of the penis. The arcuate portion having a thickness of 0.1-2.00 mm.

Abstract: A package for dispensing one or more condoms directly on a penis. The package consists of a flexible container having the general configuration of a penis with a first leak proof layer inside with the open end of the layer stretched over the outside of the container. The layer has a strip for proving penetration or unsealing. The condom is located within the layer and the open end is rolled over the outside of the container and the leak proof layer. A second leak proof layer lines the inside of the condom with the open end rolled over the first leak proof layer and the condom. To dispense the condom on a penis, the penis is inserted and the strip is pulled to unseal the condom from the first layer, permitting the penis to be removed from the container.

Abstract: A combination package and applicator condom assembly includes a condom having a condom tubular side wall, a condom end wall and a condom tubular side wall rim; and an assembly having a collar panel having a condom mounting port with a mounting port edge, the collar panel also having upper and lower radial tear lines extending generally outward from the mounting port edge respectively to the collar panel upper and lower edges; where the condom port edge and the condom side wall rim are interconnected and a circumferential tear line extends generally along the mounting port edge; and at least one pull tab panel pivotally connected to one collar panel edge, so that the at least one pull tab panel has a pull tab panel connected end and a pull tab panel free end for gripping and pulling by the user to apply tension to the collar panel to tear the collar panel along the radial and circumferential tear lines.

Abstract: A condom that includes a small hole in the distal or far end to permit semen to pass out of the interior of the condom. The condom may be used by couples wishing to conceive a child but who want to reduce the risk that a disease or virus, etc. will be passed from one person to the other. A second embodiment includes a removable cover over the distal opening to reduce the time during which the hole is uncovered. A cord attached to the cover can be pulled to remove the cover from the distal hole immediately before ejaculation.

Abstract: A body garment adapted to be worn by a user having a waist and an abdominal area includes a brief having a waist band and a crotch section sized and configured to be worn over the abdominal area of the user. A tubular enclosure forms a sanitary barrier having a closed end and an opened end, an elongated state and a collapsed state. The open end is coupled to the crotch section of the brief. An envelope sealed to the brief defines a compartment to removably receive the tubular enclosure in the collapsed state. An associated method includes the step of inverting one of the brief or the tubular enclosure between a first state wherein the tubular enclosure extends inwardly of the brief in order to accommodate a female anatomy, and a second state wherein the tubular enclosure extends outwardly of the brief in order to accommodate a male anatomy.

Abstract: A two layer prophylactic device taking the form of a male or female condom, or female diaphragm. The invention includes two latex layers bonded to one another along a spiral path which defines a corresponding spiral chamber between the latex layers. This spiral chamber extends between two compliant chambers at opposed ends of the device and is filled with a pharmacological fluid to help kill disease-bearing microbes and sperm cells which may permeate through the device during coitus. Due to the unique spiral chamber design leading between the complaint chambers, this pharmacological fluid remains uniformly dispersed during coitus and the device is less subject to rupture. Should one layer rupture during use, the pharmacological fluid will flow through the rupture and coat the adjacent sex organ. The present invention is especially effective in preventing unwanted pregnancies and the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases.

Abstract: A flexible shield made of material that prevents through transmission of fluids. The shield is constructed with a through hole and tubular portion extending normal to the shield surface. The tubular portion is designed to fit at the base of the penis with the shield laying over the pubic area adjacent to the penis. The tubular portion is designed to fit at the base of the penis with the shield laying over the pubic area adjacent to the penis. The tubular portion is designed to adhere to the penis and to matingly accept the end of a condom unrolled over the penis. The part of the tube that contacts the condom may be ripple to secure the condum during the inward or lateral stress motions associated with sexual activity.

Abstract: A thin-walled, condom-like tubular protective device for protection against the transfer of infectious matter during sexual intercourse is disclosed. The condom-like device has an open end a collar-shaped outwardly extending portion with an apparatus for radially stretching the collar and has an inner diameter which is sufficiently large to permit movement of a penis with respect to the protective device during coitus.

Abstract: The device, for use in contraception and in preventing transmission of sexually transmitted diseases, comprises a thin, flexible pouch having an open end in the form of a peripheral flange with a peripheral ribbed rim, and a closed end. An insert is provided within the closed end of the pouch so as to protect the pouch during insertion thereof into the vagina by means of an applicator rod or the like. The insert, which is typically absorbent and of flexible expanded plastics material, and may have dispersed therein a spermicide and/or an antiviral agent, comprises a central portion and four spurs. A continuous coating layer of an adhesive material which can temporarily adhere the barrier device to mucous membrane material in the presence of aqueous body fluids is preferably provided on the vulva-contacting surface of the flange and/or on the vagina-contacting surface of the pouch.

Abstract: Prophylactic devices and methods for assisting in establishing and maintaining male erectile function. Open ended elastic sheaths with portions having different elasticity than have other portions, which portions of different elasticity cause selective constriction around and/or along selected portions of the penis by differential external pressures applied to said selected portions so as to not impede arterial blood flow to the penis but impede venous blood flow from the penis and thereby establish and maintain the penis in an erectile position. Various sheath configurations for the purpose include portions with lesser radius laterally of the longitudinal center axis of the sheath, or with more rigid portions, or with thicker portions, or with a balloon-like internal chamber fillable with a liquid or gas.

Abstract: There is provided a device for applying an elongated tubular condom to a male sex organ. The device has a body with lateral walls that define an annular inlet portion which forms an inlet mouth, an annular outlet portion which forms an outlet mouth, and a portion adjacent the annular outlet portion. The outlet and adjacent portions have respective diameters which permit the condom to be mounted on the body with a portion of the condom stretched over the outlet mouth and with a rolled portion of the condom in contact with the adjacent portion. The lateral walls of the body taper from the outlet portion to the adjacent portion so that, in use, the body can maintain the condom mounted thereon while permitting the rolled portion to unroll in contacting relation with the adjacent portion. The body has a cross section which is curvilinear. The device also has means to facilitate handling hereof.

Abstract: An apparatus for welding a reinforcing member to a bag-like device or contraceptive device is disclosed. The apparatus includes at least one hollow mandrel. The hollow mandrel has an outer surface with an annular groove for holding the reinforcing member. The apparatus has a means for applying a closed end of the bag-like device into the hollow mandrel and an open end of the bag-like device over the hollow mandrel at the outer surface with the annular groove for welding holding the reinforcing member. The apparatus also includes a welding device for the reinforcing member to the bag-like device. A method for welding the reinforcing member to a bag-like device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A male inboard contraceptive device of the containment type including a urethral sealing member in the form of an oblong ring (1) designed to reside in a fossa navicularis (14) and engage an orificium externum (15) in a sealing relationship, it being of such outside diameter and thickness as to allow it to enter into the orifice in one axis and seal it in another: an attached flexible container bag (2) designed to reside alongside a penile shaft (12) during coitus: a tail (4) or other tensioning means attached to the bag, to regulate position of the device.

Abstract: A process for drawing, with plug assist, thin walled, closed-ended, tubular articles of thermoplastic elastomer is disclosed as well as a thermoplastic elastomer and apparatus therefor. According to the process, a plug, extensible into the mold cavity, is employed concurrently with a varying air pressure differential across the faces of the preform to bias the flow of the drawn article axially along the length of the tubular mold and away from the mold walls. At a point where the article is drawn substantially the length of the tubular mold, the mold is evacuated and the article finally formed against the mold walls. Such articles are usefully employed as condoms or finger cots.

Abstract: A condom assembly adapted to be received by a passive sexual organ includes a condom and a biocompatible, water soluble, shape-retaining insertion element adapted to deliver the condom to a passive sexual organ, such as the vaginal cavity, prior to intercourse and without first affixing the condom to an erect penis. The assembly may include an applicator to further facilitate insertion of the insertion element housing a condom into the passive sexual organ.

Abstract: A female panty condom having a panty having an opening generally at the genital area of the wearer and located approximately over the vagina of the wearer. A pouch including a front side having a slit and a back side having a slit is affixed to the panty such that the opening in the panty, the slit in the front side of the pouch and the slit in the back side of the pouch are aligned. A sheath is positioned within the pouch behind the slit in the front side of the pouch such that the penis of a male partner may enter the opening of the sheath through the opening in the panty. The sheath will extend to cover the penis as it moves through the slit in the back side of the pouch and into the vagina of the wearer.

Abstract: A prophylactic includes a fabric layer reinforced by an inelastic weft extending in a longitudinal direction wherein the weft includes filaments woven with filaments of an elastic warp extending transversely, to allow the prophylactic to stretch without breaks and leaks.

Abstract: There are disclosed two embodiments of a male condom, one of which covers only the head of the penis and the other of which is adapted to cover the fully length thereof. In each case, an elastic band is secured about the open end of the condom to fit tightly about the penis, and is mounted on a fitting ring which permits the user to hold it expanded as the condom is placed over the penis and then permits the band to be released and tightly engage the head of the penis as its end is pushed against the closed end of the condom.

Abstract: A condom of a first diameter from its open end to a point approximately 4 cm from its closed end, where it enlarges to a second larger diameter, and preferably including a rupturable pocket inwardly formed in the condom from its closed end to enclose an antiseptic spermacidal solution which is released by thrusting penile movement within the condom.

Abstract: A stick-on flexible condom package which contains a condom sealed therein has a rear surface on which adhesive is applied. The adhesive is contacted with a skin portion of a user for adhering the condom package to a skin portion of the user to maintain the condom package readily available for use. The adhesive may be a layer applied to a rear surface of the condom package, or may be a double-sided (double coated) adhesive member applied to the rear surface of the condom package. The double-sided adhesive member may have a foam central layer which is resilient and flexible, to improve conformability of the condom package to surface contours of the body of a user.

Abstract: A packaging for a condom includes an applicator having a memory of its original shape, which is secured in compressed condition within a cap member, and which is manually releasable from said confinement within said cap member to permit axial extension of the applicator under the influence of its stored memory.

Abstract: Single and multiple layer membranes such as gloves and condoms include one or more deactivating barrier layers and/or indicating layers to indicate to a user membrane breach or the presence of a harmful substance in blood or body fluids. A membrane may include one or more permeable or semipermeable layers to disperse contained substances such as lubricants, biocides, spermicides, or indicators outwardly, and may also include permeable or semipermeable layers to allow transmission of body fluids or other environmental fluids inwardly into contact with an indicating or treating substance. An intermediate layer of a multi-layer membrane may include a substance to wipe, cleanse, sterilize, or otherwise treat a piercing needle. A membrane may include a sealing or coating to entrap indicators or other agents such as biocides therein. A method of making membranes such as gloves results in a double glove having discrete inner or outer layers joined only in a cuff region.

Abstract: A device for applying a condom on the penis, having an annular or arcuate frame that is of a greater width than the penis and having on the outside, a seating against which an annular rolled-up portion of the condom wall can be applied and which is defined by peripheral beads elevated over the seating. The annular frame has a slit, separating two end portions are movable transversely on the plane of the annular frame to facilitate the removal of the frame.

Abstract: The combination of an external male catheter and an applicator to facilitate properly fitting the catheter on a patient, as well as the methods of use and making, are disclosed. The catheter is preferably of the type disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,540,409 and the applicator takes the form of a relatively rigid open-ended tube and a flexible, torous-shaped sleeve that continuously and rotatably surrounds the wall of the tube and slides easily against the outer and inner surfaces of the tube. A user applies the catheter by gripping and pulling the exposed outlet section of the catheter to extract the catheter from one end of the applicator tube while the interior surfaces of the catheter sheath at the opposite end of the applicator tube are in contact with the penis.

Abstract: A combination of a bottom undergarment and a prophylactic includes a bottom undergarment, such as a panty, having a crotch area and an opening formed in the crotch area, a condom, a base to which the condom is fixed, and snaps on the base for snapping into receptacles on the undergarment, so that the prophylactic and base are removable after use and replaceable. A second condom of a type suitable for oral sex may be attached to the base plate, which plate is reversible.

Abstract: An improved male incontinence comprises a condom located within a hollow tubular applicator open at both ends, in which a strip of tape having a medical grade adhesive on one surface and a release layer strip on the other surface is arranged in a helically wound configuration within the condom with the adhesive engaging the inner surface of the condom and the release layer strip located radially inwardly of the adhesive, there being a pull-cord or equivalent attached to a free end of the release layer strip so that upon removal thereof, the adhesive is exposed and can be brought into contact with the penis of the wearer in order to securely attach the device.

Abstract: A condom for securely receiving the male sexual organ. The inventive device includes a condom having a cylindrical sheath closed at a distal end and open at a proximal end thereof. Straps extend from the proximal end of the condom and can be positioned about a waist of a male wearer to secure the condom from unintentional removal.

Abstract: A stress-softened thermoplastic elastomeric (TPE) film which has been subjected to tensional deformation comprising at least uniaxial strain, and having improved textural and thermal transmissivity characteristics, as compared to a native, unstretched material. Such stress-softened thermoplastic elastomeric film may be employed in a wide variety of articles, including condoms, finger cots, tubular bandages, and the like. Condoms comprising such stress-softened TPE film are described, including condoms having a main sheath comprising stress-softened and non-stress-softened areas in a pattern or other predetermined arrangement. A variety of methods and apparatus for forming stress-softened tubular articles of thermoplastic elastomeric film is disclosed.

Abstract: An amusement device for use during sexual intercourse which can be used alone or with a condom. The device includes a ring portion and a contiguous housing. A circuit is positioned within the housing portion, including at least one sensory unit, such as a sound transducer or a light emitting diode, a power supply source, and an activator.

Abstract: A condom for use by a female user has a flexible tube for insertion into the vagina, the tube having a sealed end and an open end, a shield sealingly attached to or integrally formed with the open end, and an adhesive applied to a portion of the shield for detachably attaching the condom to the female user. The shield has a number of regions which together form a continuous, seamless surface surrounding the open end of the tube. These regions include a first region for covering the pubic region and part of the lower abdomen, a second region for substantially covering the right groin, a third region for substantially covering the left groin, a fourth region for covering part of the right inner thigh, a fifth region for covering part of the left inner thigh, and a sixth region for covering the perineum and the anus. One or more semi-rigid ring may be deployed along the tube. The adhesive is a perspiration resistant, hypo-allergenic skin glue.

Abstract: Prophylactic devices, including devices for assisting and establishing and maintaining male erectile function, are disclosed. Devices and methods for facilitating male erectile function include open ended elastic sheaths having a plurality of woven strands in open weave configuration wherein the strands are movable longitudinally and individually of one another, with the sheath causing selective constriction around and/or along selected portions of the penis by differential external pressures applied to said selected portions so as to not impede arterial blood flow to the penis but impede venous blood flow from the penis and thereby establish and maintain the penis in an erectile position. Forms are also disclosed wherein venous blood flow is selectively impeded by the device having circumferentially disposed tapered portions or by having less elasticity or thickened chambers in some portions.

Abstract: The disclosed sheath-like contraceptive condom, even in a rolled-up condition suitable for packaging or use, has a high coefficient of friction on the surface that comes into contact with penile skin, particularly the portion of this surface contacting the glans and preferably also the shaft of the penis. The outer surface of the rolled condom, on the other hand, preferably has anti-blocking or release properties, so that it can be rolled up and unrolled without difficulty. The high coefficient of static friction (>0.70, preferably > about 1.0, according to ASTM Designation D 1894-90) on the interior surface provides reliable frictional engagement of at least the glans and preferably also the shaft of the penis, so that the condom clings to the contours of the penis and resists slippage during intercourse.

Abstract: An isolating diseaseproof and contraceptive hygienic cover including a cover body and a ring member. The cover body is substantially hoof-shaped and has an opening at a middle lower portion thereof. The ring member is coaxially fixedly connected to peripheral wall of the opening. The cover body has a wall radially extending from the opening and rearward inclined. The wall of the cover body has a thickness gradually reduced from the peripheral wall of the opening to outer edge of the cover body. The hygienic cover is sheet-like and has greatly reduced area and volume, so that the manufacturing cost and time thereof are decreased. In use, the present hygienic cover is able to provide more reliable contraceptive and diseaseproof effect and can be more conveniently and quickly put on/taken off in a-simple manner without affecting a sexual activity.

Abstract: An artificial latex comprising a stable aqueous colloidal dispersion of a preformed multiblock copolymer prepared using a sulfate of an ethoxylated phenol as a dispersing and stabilizing agent is described. This composition is particularly suitable for preparing articles such as gloves or condoms that are free of vulcanizing agents and proteins.

Abstract: It is the object of the present invention to provide a condom application strip attaching system capable of automatically attaching a condom application strip having a slit adapted to accept a semen-storing receptacle within a condom. A mandrel to be covered with a condom is vertically attached on the outer margin of a rotating turntable which is indexed to stop at predetermined positions for predetermined times. A manipulating arm support is arranged inside the turntable corresponding to the mandrel. A first condom unrolling device, a second condom unrolling device, a condom application strip manufacturing device, a pressing device, a pair of flat spatulas, a first condom rolling device, a second condom rolling device, and a condom removing device are arranged in sequence outside and along the turntable to effect the entwining of a condom application strip within a condom.

Abstract: A prophylactic device is described which is adapted to be worn by a person to prevent the transmission of disease and sperm during sexual intercourse. The device may be adapted for use by a female person or by a male person. The device includes an elongated hollow pouch which has an open end and a closed end. The pouch has a thin wall member which is flexible and elastic. A continuous flange member is attached to the open end of the pouch and extends outwardly around the opening in the pouch. Attachment means secured to the flange attaches the device to the person wearing it. The device may be in the form of a garment worn by the person.

Abstract: The invention is a tubular protective device for protection against transfer of infectious matter during sexual intercourse and for use as a contraceptive. The tubular protective device includes a flexible, thin walled tube having a sufficiently large diameter to permit movement of a penis within the tube during coitus. The flexible thin walled tube also has a closed end and an open end. The open end has a ring-like member integrally connected to the open end. The protective device furthers includes a device for retaining the closed end of the tubular device in a vagina for a user.

Abstract: Protective covering such as a surgical glove, finger cot or condom having two layers with a middle layer of sealing solution disposed between the two layers. The solution operates to fill punctures or tears in the two layers. The middle layer may include an evaporation inhibitor to inhibit evaporation of antimicrobial or sealing solutions in the middle layer.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of a water-soluble zinc salt, such as zinc acetate or zinc propionate, as an anti-viral agent in condom lubricants. Such lubricants can be coated onto condoms during manufacture and enclosed within condom packages, to provide an additional level of protection (beyond the level of protection already provided by the condom). The anti-viral zinc salt will help reduce the risk that a previously uninfected person will become infected by genital herpes viruses; it may also reduce the risk of transmission of HIV, hepatitis, and papilloma viruses, and other sexually transmitted pathogens.

Abstract: Securing and protective rigid disc for a condom, having on its peripheral edge a flat flange 1 provided to be engaged under the bead B of the sheath of condom P, said disc being placed on the upper and outside end of the condom. The flange 1 surrounds a part of the disc which, towards the outside, presents a protrusion above the plane of said flange. This protrusion preferably comprises a skirt 2 serving of lateral backing for the bead of the sheath and surrounding a convex dom 3, for example of spherical shape. This disc can be used with all kind of condoms.