Sexual Restraints Patents (Class 128/883)
  • Patent number: 11135048
    Abstract: An urethral compression apparatus is defined by a semi-cylindrical fenestrated dorsal hood that is worn dorsally on the penis and which is interconnected with a strap to a urethral compressor that is oriented ventrally to apply compressive pressure on the urethra to prevent urine leakage. The dorsal hood and the urethral compressor apply distributed pressure that prevents compromised venous and arterial circulation but eliminate incontinence. The device may be worn continually and is easily removed to allow voiding, then reattached. The fenestration in the dorsal hood (or plural fenestrations as the case may be) allows distribution of pressure to avoid venous and arterial blood flow interruption. The dorsal hood partially encircles the penile shaft and the urethral compressor is oriented ventrally and applies the desired pressure to the soft ventral tissues and the urethra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Pacey Medtech Ltd.
    Inventor: John Allen Pacey
  • Patent number: 10758391
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a finger sleeve support apparatus configured to restrain relative movement between two fingers on the hand of a wearer such that protection is afforded to the restrained fingers in certain types of activities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Inventors: Neal Bernardino, Eddie Yang
  • Patent number: 9782290
    Abstract: The invention relates to chastity devices, particularly to size-adjustable male chastity devices that may permanently affixed to the scrotum and penis of the user and are substantially non-removable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Inventor: Austin Madore
  • Patent number: 9532609
    Abstract: An improved fishing pant or hunting wader, exposure suit or foul weather pants/bib incorporates a novel waterproof connectable hatch to provide access for urination. The low profile and lightweight waterproof hatch is centered over the groin area and allows the wearer of a fishing wader, or similar foul weather gear pants, to be able to quickly open the hatch and urinate without removing the cumbersome garment. A hinged or connectable lid may swing upwards and downwards and features a hook-and-loop fastener, a magnetic, or mechanical fastener so that the lid is held up in place and out of the way. After urination, the lid may conveniently snap back into place against a seal or O-ring thereby forming a water tight seal. A middle line separates an aperture top half and bottom half, wherein the top half comprises a larger amount of surface area as compared to the bottom half.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Inventors: Robert A. Stevenson, Wendy L. Stevenson
  • Patent number: 9504419
    Abstract: A male chastity device utilizes sensors to detect sexual arousal, sexual activity, and/or attempts to tamper with or remove the device. It reports sensed data and/or employs an aversive electric stimulus to discourage the detected unwanted behaviors. The male chastity apparatus includes a structural element wearable on male genital anatomy, and at least one sensor for detecting unwanted activity relating to the male genital anatomy. The apparatus can also include at least two electrodes capable of delivering aversive stimulation to the male genital anatomy. The at least two electrodes can also be capable of delivering pleasurable stimulation to the male genital anatomy. The structural element can also include electrodes for electrically preventing or electrically inhibiting removal of the structural element from the male anatomy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Inventor: Iro Arturi
  • Patent number: 9452082
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an inserter for an intrauterine system comprising a handle (3), and an insertion tube (6) having a first end and a second end, and being arranged in connection with the handle. The inserter is characterized in that the first end of the insertion tube (6) comprises at least one frame slot for receiving a frame of the intrauterine system. The invention also relates to a kit comprising an inserter according to the present invention and an intrauterine system, wherein the intrauterine system (1) comprises a therapeutic component (1b) and a continuous, closed frame (1a), the therapeutic component (1b) being connected to the frame (1a) at least one point, and therapeutic component (1b) of the intrauterine system (1) is at least mainly arranged inside the first end of the insertion tube (6) and the frame (1a) of the intrauterine system (1) is at least mainly arranged outside the first end of the insertion tube (6).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Bayer Oy
    Inventors: Heikki Lyytikäinen, Ilkka Jutila, Ulla Calvo Alonso, Harri Jukarainen, Taina Träder, Andrew Macleod, Michael Noble, David Whitaker
  • Patent number: 8887317
    Abstract: A protective garment and undergarment with scissor deflecting and jamming obstacles includes strapping having the obstacles in series patterned to be parallel to a strap thereof and have parallel and angular surfaces thereto configured to deflect a pair of commercial scissor blades into an angle of incidence to the strap. A spacing between obstacles is also configured to be less than a total thickness of the scissor blades in order to jam the scissors there between and impede or deter an assault of the wearer. The garment also includes a waist strap, a crotch strap and thigh straps disposed at an outer respective edge to of the garment. Each strap includes a non-elastic material and the cut-resistant obstacle strapping permanently disposed there around configured to deflect a pair of scissors into an obstacle cutting position or jam the pair of scissors on an obstacle thereof and impede or deter an assault.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Inventor: Yuval Hirsch
  • Patent number: 8607799
    Abstract: A male chastity comprises a first loop, a cup, a second loop hinged to the first loop and optionally to the cup, and a removable fixing mechanism. The first loop is configured for being traversed by the user's penis and scrotum, and for encircling the penis behind the scrotum. The second loop is configured for being traversed by at least the penis, and for encircling the penis ahead of the scrotum, so that the user's testicles are located between the first loop and second loop. The cup is configured for enclosing at least a head of the penis. The removable fixing mechanism is configured, when joined to the device, for preventing removal of the device form the penis by limiting or blocking relative rotation between the first loop and the second loop, and, if needed, by limiting or blocking relative rotation between the cup and the second loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Inventor: Youxian Ma
  • Patent number: 8505543
    Abstract: A male chastity apparatus, system and method are disclosed. The apparatus, in one embodiment, includes a housing, a protrusion, and a lock. The housing is configured to contain a shaft of a penis of a user. The housing, in certain embodiments, is made of a substantially rigid material that prevents the user from stimulating the shaft of the user's penis. The protrusion is configured to engage a piercing in the user's penis. The protrusion, in certain embodiments, is also made of a substantially rigid material. The lock is configured to engage the protrusion and to attach the protrusion to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: A.L. Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: A. Frank Miller
  • Patent number: 8240311
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a 3D ventilation device for separating body skin from clothes including an elastic meshed fabric, an elastic framework and a fixing device, wherein the 3D elastic framework which supports and holds the elastic meshed fabric, is fixed by the fixing device to locate between the skin and the clothes, so as to form a ventilative chamber for achieving the separation. Here, the elastic framework can be bent to adapt to different body shapes or portions and adjusted to provide most comfortable wearing angle, so that a proper air flowing can be achieved between the skin or the body portion and the clothes, thereby keeping the skin dry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Inventor: Tsan-Hsiung Cheng
  • Patent number: 8118726
    Abstract: A body portion fabricated of an essentially rigid material is formed of similarly configured first and second segments each shaped to include a generally spherical interior enlargement, a generally spherical exterior enlargement, an intermediate section between the enlargements, and a slit extending through the exterior enlargement and the intermediate section. The body portion pivots between a collapsed orientation with the slit at a reduced spacing and an expanded orientation with the slit at an enlarged spacing. An operational zone has a plurality of operational components. Application of a radial force to the second section by a user's external anal sphincter muscle causes axial movement of the segments to both contract and retain expanded segments and expand and retain contracted segments to reorient the system between a collapsed orientation and an expanded orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Inventor: Richard Blackford
  • Patent number: 8007431
    Abstract: A male chastity system comprises a housing and a partial ring configured for placement behind the scrotum of the user. The partial ring contains a gap. A bridge bridges the gap by attaching to the partial ring at first and second attachment points. The bridge comprises a rear portion and a front portion, and the partial ring and the bridge collectively form a ring. Guide pins extend at least partially through the rear bridge portion, attachment points, front bridge portion, and housing. A locking pin extends through the bridge and housing, a spacer on the locking pin spacing the housing from the ring, and a lock is applied to the locking pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: A. L. Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: A. Frank Miller, Doris Miller
  • Publication number: 20110146695
    Abstract: The penis foreskin restrictive device for an uncircumcised male wearer comprises a thin-walled sleeve of elastic material and has a diameter to firmly embrace the penis of the wearer when the penis is in the non-erection state. When applied, the sleeve is spaced from the glans penis so that during and after erection of the penis the foreskin is restricted against movement in a direction to cover the glans penis. A silk encased elastic belt is connected to one end of the sleeve and the body of the wearer to secure the sleeve against longitudinal movement in a direction toward the glan penis during and after erection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventor: Tony F. Taouil
  • Patent number: 7802577
    Abstract: A harness for stretching the penis, includes a belt for encircling the waist of the user, with a fastening mechanism secured to a rear part of the belt. A first tractive means applies tractive forces at the base of the penis of a user of the harness, and is secured to the belt via the fastening mechanism. A second tractive means applies tractive forces at the edge of the head of the penis of a user of the harness, and is also secured to the belt via the fastening mechanism. The first tractive means and the second tractive means apply a stretching force to the penis of the user of the harness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Inventor: Miodrag Cvetanovic
  • Publication number: 20100200004
    Abstract: A male chastity apparatus, system and method are disclosed. The apparatus, in one embodiment, includes a housing, a protrusion, and a lock. The housing is configured to contain a shaft of a penis of a user. The housing, in certain embodiments, is made of a substantially rigid material that prevents the user from stimulating the shaft of the user's penis. The protrusion is configured to engage a piercing in the user's penis. The protrusion, in certain embodiments, is also made of a substantially rigid material. The lock is configured to engage the protrusion and to attach the protrusion to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventor: A. Frank Miller
  • Publication number: 20100147316
    Abstract: A male chastity system comprises a housing and a partial ring configured for placement behind the scrotum of the user. The partial ring contains a gap. A bridge bridges the gap by attaching to the partial ring at first and second attachment points. The bridge comprises a rear portion and a front portion, and the partial ring and the bridge collectively form a ring. Guide pins extend at least partially through the rear bridge portion, attachment points, front bridge portion, and housing. A locking pin extends through the bridge and housing, a spacer on the locking pin spacing the housing from the ring, and a lock is applied to the locking pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: A. Frank Miller, Doris L. Miller
  • Patent number: 7578296
    Abstract: A male chastity system comprises a housing and a partial ring configured for placement behind the scrotum of the user. The partial ring contains a gap. A bridge bridges the gap by attaching to the partial ring at first and second attachment points. The bridge comprises a rear portion and a front portion, and the partial ring and the bridge collectively form a ring. Guide pins extend at least partially through the rear bridge portion, attachment points, front bridge portion, and housing. A locking pin extends through the bridge and housing, a spacer on the locking pin spacing the housing from the ring, and a lock is applied to the locking pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: A.L. Enterprises, Inc
    Inventors: A. Frank Miller, Doris L. Miller
  • Publication number: 20080127986
    Abstract: A male chastity system comprises a housing and a partial ring configured for placement behind the scrotum of the user. The partial ring contains a gap. A bridge bridges the gap by attaching to the partial ring at first and second attachment points. The bridge comprises a rear portion and a front portion, and the partial ring and the bridge collectively form a ring. Guide pins extend at least partially through the rear bridge portion, attachment points, front bridge portion, and housing. A locking pin extends through the bridge and housing, a spacer on the locking pin spacing the housing from the ring, and a lock is applied to the locking pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: A. Frank Miller, Doris L. Miller
  • Patent number: 7131444
    Abstract: The invention is made of a soft but firm FDA approved polymer/thermoplastic medical grade. Containing within its structure different wall thickness and shape of material resilient hollow receptacle tip, sharp circular projectile disk and dimensional hole in center, circular elongated tubular one piece with external raised ribs, string for removal. It can be lubricated in the manner of a condom. The resilient hollow receptacle tip surrounds a sharp circular projectile disk and dimensional hole in the center of the source of the sharp circular projectile disk which has a specimen cavity behind the dimensional center hole for collecting specimens from a penis upon contact in attempting to penetrate the vagina. This invention is inserted into the vagina of a female wearing it in the same way as a tampon length wise and pushing it into the vaginal cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Inventor: Jacob Turner, III
  • Patent number: 6935343
    Abstract: The invention is made of a soft and firm two types of FDA medically approved polymer thermoplastics containing within its structure different hardness and shapes of a hollow resilient tip, elongated one piece member being a sharp projectile. The resilient tip can be filled with a spermicide. The device is inserted into the vagina of the woman wearing it in the same way as a tampon lengthwise and pushing it into the vaginal cavity. Upon placement in the vagina, the invention blocks the entrance to the vagina, and exposes a resilient hollow tip covering a sharp projectile, which once compressed will inflict a sharp non-lethal pain to head of the penis attempting to penetrate the vagina. The invention is stablized inside the vagina. A woman can pinch grip the resilient tip to remove the device. The device is disposable. A Physican should be consulted in regards for proper maintenance of the device. It can be made in different sizes to accommodate the various different female bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Inventor: Jacob Turner, III
  • Patent number: 6736142
    Abstract: Protective tube and harness for the masculine member. The tube continues with a hinge with a hole at their end. The member is placed into the said tube, fixed with adhesive tape to the hinge. This hinge is introduced in an external tube with another hole which matches with the hinge hole. A padlock fixes the hinge and the external tube. Two rings are added to the external tube in their ends being fixed to the human body with a harness by a cable or chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Inventor: Gines Sanchez Gomez
  • Publication number: 20030056798
    Abstract: Protective tube and harness for the masculine member. The tube continues with a hinge with a hole at their end. The member is placed into the said tube, fixed with adhesive tape to the hinge. This hinge is introduced in an external tube with another hole which matches with the hinge hole. A padlock fixes the hinge and the external tube. Two rings are added to the external tube in their ends being fixed to the human body with a harness by a cable or chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2002
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventor: Gines Sanchez Gomez
  • Publication number: 20030024536
    Abstract: An anatomical device for attachment to a penis is disclosed, having a frame wherein the members of the frame define either an elliptical or triangular opening for receiving the penis. The frame has a locked position and an unlocked position. Locking means are providing for engaging the device in the locked position. The frame may either be of a single piece flexible construction, or have adjacent members attached with pivoting attachment means. Use of the device applies pressure to the dorsal vein of the penis thereby restricting blood flow out of the penis, but the device applies limited pressure to the urethra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventor: Richard P. Bagby
  • Patent number: 6250304
    Abstract: The invention is made of a soft but firm FDA approved polymer/thermoplastic medical grade containing within its structure different hardness and shape of material base cover support, resilient hollow receptacle tip, sharp pointed projectile, elongated solid circular implant with side port thru holes and a string. It can be lubricated in the manner of a condom. The resilient hollow receptacle tip, can be filled with a spermicide for a source of protection against any pre-ejaulation of semen in the act of attempting to penetrate the vagina. It is inserted into the vagina of the woman wearing it in the same way as a tampon lengthwise and pushing it into the vaginal cavity. Upon placement in the vagina, the invention blocks the entrance to the vagina, and exposes a resilient hollow receptacle tip covering a sharp projectile, which will inflict a sharp non-lethal pain to head of the penis attempting to penetrate the vagina.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Inventor: Jacob Turner, III
  • Patent number: 6033374
    Abstract: The penile traction device includes a preferably reusable or disposable foam pressure dissipation friction pad having a preferably felt-like backing positioned around the penile shaft for dissipating applied force and frictionally holding the device to the shaft. A weight supporting means has a strap that surrounds and transfers force to the pressure dissipation friction pad. The weight support strap receives force from a selective weight means. A resilient and/or shock absorbing connector can be placed between the weight support means and selective weight means. A two-section weight relief means is also connected to the selective weight means. A handle on the relief means allows the patient or attendant to manually lift all or a part of the weight from the weight support means. The two sections of the relief means are adjustable to vary the overall length of the relief means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Inventor: Stanley J. Miller, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5899875
    Abstract: A device for the percutaneous administration of a medicament for treating male impotence comprises two reservoirs (1,2) hydratable with a medicament solution and intended to be applied to the skin of the penis. The reservoirs are mounted on substantially cylindrical bracelet-shaped means (8) with an elastically expansible diameter to support and press the reservoirs (1,2) against said skin during the treatment. The device includes a sensor which is fixed on the bracelet and is sensitive to the expansion of the bracelet in order to deliver a signal to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
    Assignee: Laboratoires D'Hygiene et de Dietetique (L.H.D.)
    Inventors: Philippe Millot, Michel Lamoise
  • Patent number: 5845642
    Abstract: A device which is worn as an undergarment which cannot be removed without destroying the device. The device is worn in order to guarantee that the wearer has been sexually faithful to ones partner. The device comprises a plurality of loop members and a plurality of longitudinal members interconnecting the plurality of loop members. The device also has a testicle retaining ring having a locking member disposed thereon and attached to one of the longitudinal members. The locking member adjusts and maintains a selected circumference of the retaining ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1998
    Inventor: Arthur Vanmoor
  • Patent number: 5769090
    Abstract: A female security device placed within a vaginal cavity to protect and minimize physical damage caused by physical sexual intercourse. The female security device includes a cylindrical housing including a first open end and a second closed end. The second closed end is inserted deeper within the vaginal cavity than the first open end and an inner surface of the cylindrical housing is able to absorb any fluid dispensed therein. Pressure sensors are positioned therearound for sensing contractions in walls of the vaginal cavity and a pressure sensor is positioned therein for sensing pressure caused by insertion of an object into the cylindrical cavity. A needle is positioned to extend into the cylindrical cavity for contacting the object inserted therein and retaining a tissue sample of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Inventor: Norma Brown
  • Patent number: 5752933
    Abstract: There is an applicator for assisting the injection of a drug such as prostaglandin into a penis. The applicator may comprise an elongated guide member having disposed at one end thereof a support means and syringe ports on said support means. The relative orientation of the guide member, support means and syringe ports being such that in use of the applicator when the guide member is aligned along the length of the penis and the support means is at or adjacent the base thereof said syringe ports are positioned whereby the needle of a syringe when inserted through one of said syringe ports enters the penis tissue at a predetermined angle and/or to a predetermined depth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1998
    Inventor: Malcolm S. F. G. Morrison
  • Patent number: 5713830
    Abstract: A device for maintaining an erection of a penis has a flexible cuff around the penis. A line extends around the cuff. The line tightens or loosens the cuff around the penis. A bead, through which the line extends, locks the line so that cuff maintains the line and cuff in the tightened position. The cuff has multiple circumferentially ridges, and the line extend between two adjacent ridges. A bead also locks the line in the tightened position. The cuff provides a seal between the hose of a vacuum device and the penis so that the vacuum can cause an erection. While the vacuum is still applied, the line is tightened to constrict the penis so that the erection is maintained. Once the line is tightened, the vacuum hose can be removed. The user then can engage in sexual intercourse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1998
    Assignee: Topco Sales, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin S. Tucker, Fernando C. Lopez, Antonio S. Hernandez
  • Patent number: 5524638
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1996
    Inventor: Paul Lyons
  • Patent number: 5485636
    Abstract: A rape preventing undergarment is formed from flexible cut-resistant cable and covered with fabric. The cable forms a crotch covering web with very small openings. Each side of the crotch covering web is attached to a leg encircling cable free at one end which can be wrapped around the thigh and then length adjusted and removably locked into a cable clasp at the front end of the crotch covering. A waist encircling cable is attached by cable to the rear of crotch covering and in front descends to also lock into one of the cable clasps. The cable clasps are arranged to both be locked by a single padlock. The device is easily adjusted to fit snugly so that it cannot be pulled aside, yet it is comfortable and easily removed when unlocked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1996
    Inventor: Clifford N. Yandell
  • Patent number: 5368050
    Abstract: A rape prevention device including a belt adapted to encircle the waist of a wearer and a shield portion extending through the legs and crotch of the wearer from a rear region of the belt to a front region of the belt. The shield portion includes a plurality of shield segments adapted to cover the genitalia of the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1994
    Inventor: John P. Donelan
  • Patent number: 5353811
    Abstract: The invention is made of a flexible metal rim(6) containing within its circumference plastic, triangular, pointed, curved spears(2), which move only inward. Attached to the rim(6) is a thin, hollow, rubber pocket (3), reinforced in a cage-like manner with heavier rubber(4). It can be pre-lubricated in the manner of a condom. It is inserted into the vagina by the woman wearing it by folding the pocket(3) lengthwise and pushing it into the vaginal cavity. Upon release, the pocket(3) expands slightly to fill the vaginal cavity. The flexible metal rim(6) can then be pushed upward to fit into the outer end of the vaginal opening (8). It has two small lips(1), at the top and bottom of the flexible rim(6), which are used as grips for removal. A woman can pry either lip(1) with a thumbnail or fingernail and draw the invention out of the vagina. It is disposable. It can be worn for a few hours or all night.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1994
    Inventors: Sandra L. Davis, Michael G. Kielty
  • Patent number: 5238009
    Abstract: A self-catheterization aid for use by male patients having impaired wrist, hand and finger movement due to traumatic spinal cord injury or neuromuscular diseases. The self-catheterization aid comprises a strip of flexible material having an arcuate semi-annular shape. The patient fits the device around his penis to form a circumferential tubular support platform that stabilizes the penis to allow for self-catheterization with either an indwelling catheter or an intermittent internal catheter. The device is easily manipulated by patients having impaired hand and wrist movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1993
    Inventor: Jamie G. House
  • Patent number: 5192271
    Abstract: A device for delivering an erection causing stimulus to the penis comprising a ring for placement of the penis. In one variation of the device the ring includes a needle guide projecting from the surface of the ring. In a second variation the ring includes a porous drug delivery media attached to the inner surface of the ring. In a third variation the ring has an electrically conductive material attached to the inner surface of the ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1993
    Inventors: Irvin M. Kalb, Robert H. Shaw, Michael J. Ram
  • Patent number: 5163447
    Abstract: A force-sensitive sound-playing condom comprising: a condom body (10) having a distal end and a proximal end, and a miniature force-sensitive sound-playing unit (14) attached to the condom at its proximal end. The proximal end of the condom is made in the form of a semirigid rim (12) having a lower part with an opening (16) coinciding with the cavity of the condom, and an upper part extending radially upwardly from the body of the condom and supporting the sound-playing unit (14). The latter contains a chip-controlled piezoelectric sound transducer which plays a melody or voiced message when during intercouse the contacts (28 and 30) of the sound-playing unit (14) are closed and the transducer is activated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1992
    Inventor: Paul Lyons