Abstract: A spring on spring condom has one spring action established by the elasticity of the condom material and the spring on spring condom has another spring action established by a spring formation on the condom that is attributable to a combination of the shape of the spring formation and the elasticity of the condom material; a method for forming the condom includes the steps of providing a mold having a spring shape on the exterior of a dipping mold adjacent the end thereof and dipping the mold into an elastomeric material for forming a thin layer of material thereover that when removed from the mold will have the configuration of a spring on spring condom.

Abstract: A female condom has a pouch that includes a pre-formed small diameter end for shaping a retention sponge to have a pull-out resistant rim thereon.

Abstract: A device is provided for use to retain a condom or similar construction on the penis of a wearer, during intercourse. The device includes a trough member and an arrangement for maintaining the trough member in operative association on the user's penis, during performance of intercourse. A combination including a condom and such a device is also provided, as well as a method of use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an occlusive dressing selected from the group consisting of e.g. a condom, a pessary or a femidom comprising a local anaesthetic and optionally a penetration enhancing formulation for postponement of ejaculation, especially for the treatment of premature ejaculation (PME). The local anaesthetic is, in case the occlusive dressing is a condom, applied on the whole or substantially the whole inside of the occlusive dressing when the condom is in essentially unrolled condition. The product can also be used by partners, not suffering from PME but who simply want to have a longer sexual intercourse. The invention further comprises the use of local anaesthetic in the manufacturing of a means for postponement of ejaculation.

Abstract: A male condom for preventing unwanted pregnancy and protecting against communicable diseases transmitted by the exchange of bodily fluids includes a flaccid pouch made of a thin disposable film of fluid impervious material and a flaccid pouch harness. The flaccid pouch consists of an elongate, hollow, generally cylindrical body defining a longitudinal axis and having a first end and a second end. The first end is typically open, but the male condom may be provided with a thin breakable-seal entrance shield to temporarily close the first end. The male condom further includes at least one longitudinally extending, thin breakable-seal web formed on the exterior surface of the body and defining a hollow cavity for storing a liquid or gel lubricant and/or spermicide. The flaccid pouch harness includes an annular retaining ring made of a thicker disposable film of fluid impervious material and attached to the flaccid pouch adjacent the first end of the body.

Abstract: A condom for simulating conditions arising during the first sexual intercourse of a virgin woman, wherein a red fluid is released to simulate bleeding. The condom has a flexible sheath having an open end and a closed end. A closed compartment containing a red colored fluid simulating blood is disposed at the closed end. The closed compartment is fabricated from a material weaker than that of the sheath. The closed end of the sheath is preferably formed at an acute angle to the longitudinal axis of the sheath, with the closed compartment disposed forwardly and partially to the side of the front end of the sheath. Optionally, the closed compartment also contains a sponge material tending to retain some of the fluid even after rupture of the closed compartment. Preferably, the sheath and closed compartment are dark or opaque, so as to conceal the red fluid.

Abstract: An improved sheath for use to cover an ultrasound transducer probe. An elongate polymeric tube is telescopingly collapsed upon itself toward its open end. An open-ended polygonal body is mounted within the tube adjacent its open end. The body is flattened until ready for use, whereupon it may be formed into a three-dimensional body and used to form a passage for the probe into the tube. Conductive gel is deposited into the tube at its lower end and a transducer probe passed through the body in the tube. The user may then grasp the open end of the sheath in one hand and the probe within the tube in the other hand and draw the tube into its fully extended form for use.

Abstract: A condom prophylactic against AIDS infection coated with acidic polysaccharides is provided which has an antiviral action and a method of the manufacture thereof. The acidic polysaccharides can be polysaccharides, protein-bound saccharides and glycolipids such as extracts from sea-weeds, extracts from Procaryomycota and Eucaryomycota, carrageenan and so on which have acidic groups such as sulfuric acid group in a portion of polysaccharides. A condom is coated with a solution of said acidic polysaccharides, and optionally with a lubricant. AIDS infection can be prevented without side effect by using a condom of the present invention.

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: A pillow having a storage pocket sized for retaining a packaged condom is provided. The storage pocket is located in the center of one side of the pillow, and is integrally formed with a seam running across the pillow face so that the pocket is substantially hidden from view. The pocket is sized such that a stored condom can be easily retrieved, yet small enough so that the packaged condom will not fall out, even when the pillow is shaken.

Abstract: A prophylactic apparatus reduces the risk that a venereal disease will be transmitted during sexual intercourse and reduces the risk that the prophylactic will, in use, cause physical injury. The prophylactic is provided in a wide variety of differing sizes one of which best correlates to the needs of each particular user.

Abstract: A loose fitting male condom which is held in place by a simple, yet reliable closure. The closure can be a continuous elastic band or a fastening strip. The loose fit makes application and removal easier, and during intercourse increases sensation for the wearer. The closure provides a seal at the base of the penis to protect from disease and pregnancy resulting from fluid leakage, and if suitably tight, can prolong erections.

Abstract: A preservative comprises a conventional condom rolled about an applicator ring defining member(s) comprised of resilient material. The ring may be formed by cutting an elongated elastic member to length and elastically deforming the member into an annular shape. Alternatively, the ring may be composed of a plurality of C-shaped ring sectors. In either case, the ring will fall off the condom upon the latter being unrolled.

Abstract: A spring on spring condom has one spring action established by the elasticity of the condom material and the spring on spring condom has another spring action established by a spring formation on the condom that is attributable to a combination of the shape of the spring formation and the elasticity of the condom material; a method for forming the condom includes the steps of providing a mold having a spring shape on the exterior of a dipping mold adjacent the end thereof and dipping the mold into an elastomeric material for forming a thin layer of material thereover that when removed from the mold will have the configuration of a spring on spring condom.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for producing a contraceptive sheath that is subdivided into two sections. The sections are delimited by a boundary line. The process is characterized in that the sheath is produced with its particularities in at least the immersion step with no further vulcanization steps. The boundary line is reinforced by the same elastic material and has a smaller diameter than the remaining elongated cylindrical part, so that the sheath is reliably retained in its original position.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for assembling a contraceptive device made up of a rolled condom having an open end having a ring and a closed end having thereon a ribbed, inverted reservoir, with a pair of strips rolled into the condom on opposite sides thereof for unrolling the condom onto the penis. The condom in unrolled condition is placed on an elongated form and the ends of the strips are brought into contact with the condom and held there by streams of air. A pair of elongated rolling elements are brought into contact with the condom ring and moved in a direction parallel to the form to roll the condom and strips, the preferred rolling elements being in the form of a tube coaxial with the form. The form is provided with a recess in the end thereof for receiving the reservoir when a vacuum is applied to the recess.

Abstract: An improved condom includes a small sack for collecting semen, a condom sack not compressing but surrounding the glans in wearing, a supporting portion extending from the rear of the condom sack, and a string, band or tear strips for removing the condom. The supporting portion is shorter than a half of the erect penis in length, slightly thicker than the condom sack in thickness, compressing the penis only enough to prevent the condom from slipping out, so that, in use, wearer feels comfortableness and cleanliness not by disturbing the blood circulation in the spongeness structure of the glans, and also, it is easy to put on and take off the condom, and provide a more contact of skin during sexual intercourse with comfortableness and satisfaction. Further, it is easy to reuse the once used condom just by washing or disinfection and then fold it once. Therefore the present invention is environmentally friendly in view of saving resources and preservation of environment.

Abstract: A procedure for the manufacturing of an improved condom features a knitted fabric adhered to the condom. The fabric is deformed in a longitudinal sense in relation to its axle, by means of a system through which the fabric, in the shape of a tube, is introduced into a cone. Two parallel conveyor bands with fastening devices are adhered to the fabric. Once the fabric is cut through in the middle of both bands, it is conveniently guided onto the condom matrixes where elastomeric rings deform and fit it tight. The whole set thus obtained is ready to be dipped into an adhesive coating and later dried after which drying, electrically heated metallic rings cut away the remainder of the fabric that failed to adhere to the condom. Thus the latter is rolled and readied for packaging.

Abstract: A condom with improved adhesivity and a method for manufacturing same includes the steps of placing a pre-rolled condom on a distal end of a tubular fixture, unrolling the condom towards a proximal end of the tubular fixture leaving a rolled portion equal to a distance X+Y, holding the condom a distance X from the rolled portion using a flexible ring-shaped holding fixture forming a first portion, folding the first portion over the flexible ring-shaped holding fixture so that the rolled portion is placed a distance X from the flexible ring-shaped holding fixture, applying an adhesive layer on the folded first portion between the rolled portion and the flexible ring-shaped holding fixture, unrolling the rolled portion a distance X over the first portion having the adhesive layer thereon forming a ply portion and a distance Y over the tubular fixture, thereby completely unrolling the rolled portion, removing the flexible ring-shaped holding fixture, and rolling the condom back fully towards the distal end of th

Abstract: A prophylactic and prosthetic device comprising an elastomeric gel formed into a tubular shape generally replicating that of the human male sex organ or member. The exterior of the device may be molded or otherwise formed to have the appearance of the member, or it may have a generally cylindrical shape such as that of conventional condoms. The texture of the exterior simulates the color, physical properties and tactile feel of human flesh, and, when wet with water soluble fluids, has relatively low friction similar to the human skin that it replicates. The interior of the device is hollow, providing space for insertion of the human male sex member in an aroused state. The texture of the interior surface is highly tacky so that it virtually sticks to the skin of the male user. The preferred elastomeric gel is formed from a mixture of plasticizing oil and a block copolymer selected from SEBS block copolymers, SEPS block copolymers and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A non-elastic condom comprising a sheath member having an insertion opening in connection with a penis receiving compartment formed therein that is sized to loosely cover the glans and body portion of a penis. The sheath member is cast, skived or otherwise conventionally formed from a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) polymer. A securing mechanism, such as a two ended tether or heat resistant elastic band, is provided adjacent the insertion opening to secure the sheath securely about the body portion of the penis to maintain the sheath over the penis in use.

Abstract: A safety condom of the type including a tubular film wall defining a close distal end and an open proximal end, the open end being defined by a peripheral resilient thick ring, the thin wall being weakened or cut along a circumferential splitting section partially extending around the wall close and adjacent the thick ring, so that this ring defines a safety retaining ring and part of the ring may be stretched away of the open end to be passed around and firmly retained in the wearer's testicles.

Abstract: A condom includes a condom tubular side wall having a first side wall end and a second side wall end, the tubular side wall being rolled outwardly and over itself from the second side wall end toward the first side wall end to form a side wall roll; a condom end wall sealingly joined to the tubular side wall at the first side wall end; and at least one strip of flexible material having a gripping tab end segment with a touch distinctive tactile surface on one side thereof, the at least one strip being wound within the side wall roll so that the gripping tab end segment and touch distinctive tactile surface of the at least one strip protrudes from the side wall roll. A method of assembling the condom includes the step of winding the at least one strip together with the tubular side wall outwardly and over the tubular side wall toward the side wall second end to form a side wall roll, so that the gripping tab end segment protrudes from the side wall roll.

Abstract: A condom improving device in the form of an elastic sheet having an aperture with a cross-sectional area of from 12.5 mm.sup.2 to 707 mm.sup.2, the aperture being adapted to receive a condom and the perimeter thereof acting to hold the rim of the condom on the body of a user.

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: 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: 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: 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 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 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 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 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 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: 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: 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: A thin, flexible shield for the mouth to protect against transmission of STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) during cunnilingus and oral-anal sex. A shield (32) is held over the mouth either alone or in a holder assembly (44) by mounting devices which retain the mask against the face of the user. The holder assembly (44) may consist of one or two rings (30U, 30L) interlocked with each other or with the shield to grip the shield.

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 BA-1 protection mask comprising a covering to fit against a face, under the eyes, so as to extend over the nose below the bridge, mouth, chin, jaw and cheeks up to the ears of an incarcerated individual. A facility in the covering is for allowing the incarcerated individual to breath freely. An assembly is for securing the covering to the face of the incarcerated individual, so as to prevent the incarcerated individual from biting and spitting, while the safety and health of police officers and other escorts thereabout will be maintained.

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: 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: 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.