Abstract: The apparatus includes a bellows member formed by a pleated wall. An interior cavity is located inside of the bellows member. The wall has first and second openings that communicate with the interior cavity. A lip surrounds the first opening. To use the apparatus, the elastomeric covering is inserted, closed end first, into the interior cavity. The open end of the covering is folded onto the lip at the first opening so as to form a seal. The bellows member is contracted to expel air through the second opening. Then, the second opening is closed and the bellows member is expanded, causing the covering to expand. The body member is inserted into the interior of the covering. The second opening is then opened, allowing the covering to contract onto the body member.

Abstract: A penile meatal guard for a Foley-type catheter is composed of a material having a greater rigidity than the catheter and including a tubular section construction and arranged to slideably engage the catheter for insertion into the end of the urethra. An annular locating ring is disposed at the outer end of the tubular section for engaging the distal end of the penis.

Abstract: A urine collection vessel is coupled to the body of a person by means of a partial vacuum created within the collection vessel. An air flow valve at the output of the vessel is adjustable to control the degree of a partial vacuum created within the vessel as well as establishing control over the velocity of air flow through the valve and down the associated conduit through which urine is conducted to a reservoir in which the urine is accumulated. The device is intended for use primarily by people who are troubled with prostate or bladder problems which, without the use of the invention, would make it necessary for these persons to frequently fully rouse themselves from sleep and to exit from their beds in order to void their bladders in the course of the night.

Abstract: An external urinary catheter having integral adhesive means. The external urinary catheter includes (a) a single tubular sheath having a unitary construction made of silicone rubber, the silicone rubber having an inner surface and an outer surface; and (b) a layer of adhesive material bonded to a first portion of the inner surface; wherein the adhesive material can releasably contact portions of the outer surface such that the inner surface of the silicone rubber sheath can be rolled up on the outer surface thereof so that the adhesive layer on the first portion of the inner surface comes into releasable contact with the portions of the outer surface, and such that the adhesive material on the outer surface will then release any portions of the outer surface with which it has come into contact, while remaining bonded to the inner surface, when the silicone rubber sheath is forcibly unrolled. A method of making an external urinary catheter is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is a condom retaining apparatus. It comprises a pair of double-sided flexible thin bands each having a first end and a second end, and small U-shaped clipping members for attaching the first ends of the pair of double-sided flexible thin bands to the condom ring of a condom at two opposite locations. Each double-sided flexible thin band has adhesive at one side for attaching it to a user's skin on the upper thigh areas. The condom retaining apparatus is designed to keep the condom in its unrolled position while it is being used, without tearing the condom and without being uncomfortable to the user.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, articles and methods for inactivating viruses present in whole blood and other body fluids. The method comprises contacting the body fluids with an effective amount of an antiviral compound. Blood bags, vacuum blood tubes, condoms, spermicidal jellies and vaginal lubricants containing effective amounts of the antiviral compounds are also provided.

Abstract: A self contained urinary catheter assembly for use in draining the bladder through the urethra comprising a flexible receptacle defining a closed chamber therein; a mounting on the receptacle with a catheter opening therethrough to the closed chamber; and a catheter carried in the closed chamber in the flexible receptacle to be selectively extended out of the chamber through the catheter opening during use and retracted after use. The catheter may be selectively released from the chamber and opening so that uncontaminated urine samples may be removed from the closed chamber.

Abstract: The present invention provides a closed, fluid-modulating receiving system for the conveyance, modulation, and collection of fluid matter from its source. The receiving system may be employed under both in vivo and inanimate use conditions for the collection and disposal of fluids which may be infectious, hazardous, or toxic in and of themselves.

Abstract: A condom is provided for enhancing feeling and stimulation on the part of the male by allowing the condom to move, e.g., by a sliding action on the surface of the penis during intercourse. Typically the distal end of the condom is frictionally related to the vagina by weakly bonding the condom to the vagina as by means of a gum-like adhesive agent or by means of a multiplicity of minute fibers bonded on the outside surface of the condom or both. The condom near its open end is held tightly against the base of the penis and, if desired, weakly bonded thereto by means of a removable adhesive to form a tight seal.

Abstract: A urinal or incontinence apparatus is disclosed which employs elastic tubular membranes that are opened and closed by collars mounted for coaxial relative rotation. In one embodiment a pair of the membranes are mounted so that when the collars are turned in one rotational sense, one of the membranes is twisted to constrict towards a closed position forming a seal about the penis while the other membrane is twisted so as to expand toward an open position. At the neutral position, elastic counterforces created in the membranes are in balance so that the membranes are held in their partially open positions for insertion or removal. When the collar is moved beyond the neutral position the elastic force in one membrane overbalances that of the other membrane, which is thereby maintained in its sealed position. When removed, the membranes operate by snap action so that one is maintained in its fully closed position preventing leakage from a urine collection bag.

Abstract: A rollable condom having a retention periphery at the open end (28) of an elongated tubular sheath (20). The open end (28) is a discontinuous periphery that communicates with a discontinuous bead (22)at its edge. The periphery becomes discontinuous at a notch (34). A hole (32) is located opposite the notch (34) within the sheath wall (38) along the bead (22). The hole (34) has an indentation (24) which is centered on the hole (32) toward the closed end (30) of the sheath (20). Located within the sheath (20) is an inner seal (36) which communicates with and protrudes from the sheath wall (38) to extend forward toward the closed end (30) of the sheath (20) to form a circumference of smaller diameter than the tubular sheath (20). When the sheath (20) is fully unrolled onto the penis, and the scrotum is positioned through the hole (32), a retention periphery is created which provides support to the scrotum in achieving increased physical contact during use.

Abstract: Textured and embossed films are described which are usefully employed in the manufacture of condom articles. In one aspect, an elastic film is provided with an embossed pattern thereon comprising from about 1,000 to about 100,000 embossments per square inch of embossed surface. In another aspect, particularly advantageous in imparting extensibility characteristics to low elasticity or inelastic films, the film is textured with longitudinal and transverse fold lines defining respective longitudinal and transverse waveform profiles and comprising planar polygonal surface portions between and bounded by adjacent longitudinal parallel fold lines and adjacent transverse parallel fold lines, with from about 100 to about 100,000 polygonal surface portions per square inch of textured film surface. Corresponding methods for making such embossed and textured films are disclosed.

Abstract: Tubular articles such as condoms or catheters are rendered antimicrobially effective by incorporating therein an effective amount of a non-ionic sparingly water soluble antimicrobial agent. Preferably the antimicrobial is triclosan and the tubular article is a condom made from natural rubber latex. A method of manufacturing the tubular articles is described in which the anti-microbial agent is incorporated into the material forming the article before the article is formed.

Abstract: The urinary catheter is insertable into the urinary bladder of a human male through the penis and uretha for the withdrawal of urine from the urinary bladder. The catheter comprises an elongated tubular flexible element having a pair of end portions, with the first end portion constituting the leading and of the catheter which is introduced into the urinary bladder. One or more openings are provided in the first end portion for delivering urine from the urinary bladder into the tubular flexible element. The other end portion of the tubular flexible element constitutes the trailing end of the catheter and is not insertable into the penis. Valve means are provided in the other end portion for opening and closing the tubular element to permit withdrawal of urine from the tubular element or collection of urine within the tubular element. A support strap is provided for the tubular element.

Abstract: A male external catheter urine collection system and sheath therefor. The sheath is suspended from a belt worn by a user and receives the user's penis through an open upper end portion thereof that has an inwardly rolled-over peripheral edge. Urine in the sheath is discharged to an outlet tube through a discharge opening in a tapered lower end portion of the sheath. A coil spring associated with the outlet tube prevents the outlet tube from kinking shut during use. A discharge tube connects to the outlet tube and carries the discharged urine to a collection bag strapped to the lower leg of the user.

Abstract: A flexible cylindrical sheath arrangement for a male urinary device in which the "press-on" device has a longitudinal opening to accommodate insertion of the male organ. The device is sealed along the length of the male penis by use of adhesive on flaps projecting laterally from the cylindrical sheath. Prior to use, the adhesive is covered with a release lining. The sheath portion is connected to a conical portion which terminates in a tubular urine exhaust passage and communicates urine external to the device.

Abstract: Preventing agent for a human immunodeficiency virus infection contains menfegol as an active ingredient. The preventing agent may be in the form of a foaming tablet, a jelly preparation, vaginal suppository, or ointment. A condom applied with the jelly preparation is also disclosed.

Abstract: A health device comprising a sheath (10) having an annular ring (13) of solid but relatively pliable construction attached to the outward open end (11) thereof. The sheath (10) is formed to be inserted within a vaginal or anal body orifice prior to sexual intercourse. The annular ring (13) may be formed so as to be removeably attached to said sheath (10). The sheath (10) may be formed at its closed end (12) so as to encompass a formed shape (14, 15) to locate and maintain the sheath (10) in the body orifice during use.

Abstract: A combination of improvements over prior art in order to minimize the patient's exposure to wetness, the diaper according to this invention is wrapped around the penis only, so that adjacent body parts are not in contact with the inside portion of the diaper. The garment permits a nurse to single-handedly slide it in place around the penis while the patient is either sitting or lying on his back without any need for lifting or moving him. It is also shaped to provide a compact fit for comfort and tight adherence to the body to avoid the spreading of wetness during urination.

Abstract: The neck portion (3) of an external male urinary catheter has increased wall thickness and rigidity and comprises a first part (3a) having a maximum diameter corresponding to that of the catheter body portion (1) and a second part (3b) joining a drainage tube.Between the first and second parts of the neck portion (3) a constriction (5) is formed having axial and radial dimensions to receive and retain the catheter body portion in a rolled-up condition.The second part (3b) of neck portion provides a bulbous surge chamber to prevent kinking of the drainage tube and back-flow of urine.

Abstract: A covering such as a suit, glove, condom or sheath forming a chemical barrier against harmful agents. The covering is flexible, stretchable, and relatively thin, and includes at least one relatively thin chemical barrier that will neutralize the harmful characteristics of the harmful agents. If an object cuts through the covering and into a person's skin or if a harmful agent tries to traverse through the covering, the chemical barrier will neutralize the harmful characteristics of the harmful agent so that the agent is neutralized either before reaching the person's skin, after reaching the person's skin, or both. Various methods of making the covering are also disclosed.

Abstract: An improved urinary device for use by male incontinent persons of the type in which a collector bag is supported upon the leg of the user. In lieu of the conventional leg-engaging straps, the collector bag is supported in a pocket on the outer surface of the leg member of an undergarment. The undergarment is made of highly resilient material including a lycra spandex component. The pocket is formed of relatively non-stretchable woven material and includes a rear wall extending from the waistband of the undergarment to a point below the lower edge of the pant leg, and a front wall approximately half the length of the rear wall and congruent with the lower half of the rear wall. A laminar type collector bag is carried within the pocket which has a lower opening for drainage. The rear wall of the pocket is stitched at the entire upper edge and side edges thereof to the undergarment to distribute the weight of a filled bag over a substantial area of the undergarment.

Abstract: Novel condoms containing a phosphorescent material which, when activated by actinic radiation, e.g. ultraviolet or visible light, will exhibit luminosity over a period of time following such exposure to actinic radiation.

Abstract: An external catheter assembly includes a thin elastomeric membrane attachable to the body of a user and provided with a frustoconical projection feathered in wall thickness towards the opening therein. A first, double-backed adhesive strip is attachable to the membrane around the projection to adhesively engage the open end of an elastomeric sleeve and a second adhesive strip conformed to engage the sleeve, the first strip, and the membrane. The other end of the sleeve extends to a flexible collection container which may include a check valve opposing backflow therefrom.

Abstract: A male incontinence device comprises a condom (16) which fits over the end of a penis (17) and is secured by a band (11) having overlapping ends with H&L fasteners. When the condom is filled with a quantity of urine, it can be removed and emptied. Alternatively, the distal end of the condom has a valve (12, 13) thereat for manual emptying of the condom when it is in place. The valve may comprise a tubular housing (12) fitted into an end of the condom and a plug (3) which can be removably inserted into the housing. A brief-type undergarment (32) has a pouch 33 for supporting the condom when filled with urine (37). In lieu of a separate housing, the end of the condom may be thickened and formed into a tube (41) so that a plug (43) can be inserted into the tube. Alternatively, the end of the condom can be fitted with a ball-obturator valve (47, 49, 50) which can be opened to empty the condom by squeezing it from outside to distort the valve seat and thus open the seal formed by the ball obturator.

Abstract: A device for detecting the presence of urine at the genital region of an individual and removing and storing the urine. The device includes an external urine collecting vessel which is supported at the genital region to contain the urine within the vessel. Liquid sensors are contained within the vessel for detecting the presence of urine and automatically activating a pump to draw the urine through a tubing to a temporary storage chamber. A liquid impermeable liner is place within the collecting vessel for improved hygiene and for directing the urine away from the individual.

Abstract: A urinary catheter designed to fit on a male patient including a substantially firm, rigid material cup having an elongated tube for concentric, surrounding relation about the male organ and adjustably attached to the cup for selective positioning of an open proximal end of the tube into and out of a hollow interior portion of the cup and into engagement with the pubic area of the user. A drainage conduit or the like is connected in fluid receiving relation to the distal, exteriorly located end of the tube for removal and collection of urine passing from the patient.

Abstract: An external catheter system for males including a waist belt assembly, a genital sheath having a scrotum bar, and a urine collector, wherein the sheath and urine collector are interconnected by a length of flexible tubing. The urine collector provides means for collection of expelled urine and means to stage and treat expelled urine prior to ultimate disposal.

Abstract: A contraceptive device wherein a condom having a rolled portion is positioned between a pair of sheets which are secured together around the edges thereof to form a package for the condom, the condom being provided with a pair of strips positioned on opposite sides of the condom and each having one end helically rolled into the rolled portion of the condom and the other end thereof extending toward and secured to the sheets at the edges thereof. The strips, which are pulled to unroll the condom, and the condom are provided with sufficient give that the package can be torn into two parts and the condom pulled out of the package without premature unrolling. A tear guide extends across the package at a position on the package coordinated with slack in the strips.

Abstract: A vacuum assisted condom applicator is provided made out of a suitable plastic material in the form of a rigid, or semirigid, double walled tube, open at one end and closed with a spherical cap on the other end to define an inner space. An internal space provided between the double walls of the tube and the cap is connected to the inner space by means of many small holes. A lower part of an outside wall surface of the invention is equipped with a normally closed membrane valve, which includes a push button release. The spherical top of the invention is equipped with a membrane valve which is closed and sealed by the factory at which a condom is prestretched and packed within the double walled tube. Each individual condom is factory prestretched and evenly lined along an inner surface of the double walled tube and held in place by a vacuum created in a space between the double walls of the tube.

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 a ring-like member 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: A no hands contraceptive device wherein a condom having a rolled portion is provided with a pair of strips positioned on opposite sides of the condom, each of the strips having one end thereof rolled into the rolled portion of the condom and the other end thereof extending from the rolled portion of the condom such that when the strips are pulled the condom will unroll onto the user's penis without being touched by the user's hands. The strips have a width which is sufficiently great to cause the rolled portion of the condom to assume a generally elliptical configuration having a length to width ratio of at least 1.2 to prevent premature unrolling and the tangling of the condom which may occur when the condom partially unrolls prematurely.

Abstract: A training device directed to helping prevent nocturnal enuresis in males. The device inlcudes a pair of elongated members for positioning along opposite sides of a penis. The elongated members are hinged together at one end allowing the elongated members to be folded toward one another around the opposite sides of the penis. An inelastic belt attached to one of the elongated members at a point between opposite ends of the belt can be wrapped around the members and the penis to press the members against the penis and thereby help avoid accidental dislodgement of the device. The elongated members have a semicircular cross section across the direction of elongation, the semicircular faces being oriented toward one another when the elongated members are folded parallel to one another. The inward orientation of the semicircular faces allows the device to be fitted relatively comfortably and aids in preventing dislodgement of the device.

Abstract: A device to prevent the spread of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome virus or AIDS comprises an elastic belt worn around the hips or mid-body portion of a male person. From the belt depends a tab and means for securing thereto a condom which means is removable after sexual intercourse.In an improved device according to the invention, a grip is carried by the belt and is connectable to the condom.

Abstract: A unisex condom to be worn as an underpant type garment with pocket or shaft type depressions or tubular extensions in the lower front and lower rear. During use the tubular extensions can be inserted inside the lower body cavities, vagina and anus or may be reversed or turned inside out for placement as a covering or exterior liner for a penis. This total covering of body parts will more fully protect the user from contacting or spreading disease as the result of sexual activities.

Abstract: An external catheter for use with male patients. The catheter is constructed of a resilient material such as a latex, and is characterized by a rearward portion adapted to loosely receive the penis, adhesively attach thereto, and fittingly mold about the same to effect a liquid-tight seal.

Abstract: An applicator for a condom includes an axial wall of accordion pleated buttressed tooth form which is extendable from a collapsed condition to an extended position and will resist collapsing thereof towards the retracted position, and a condom is contained within the applicator in hermetically sealed relation therewith, such that the condom is expanded upon axial extension of the applicator.

Abstract: A condom of elastomeric film material composed of a vulcanized blend of thermoplastic elastomer with a low modulus polyolefin such as a low-density polyethylene wherein the condom includes a tubular length having a closed first end and an open second end and may also include an integral pubic shield about the open end with the tubular length being sized to receive the penis of a user and the pubic shield being adapted to overlay the pubic area of a user.

Abstract: A covering such as a suit, glove, condom or sheath forming a chemical barrier against harmful agents. The covering is flexible, stretchable, and relatively thin, and includes at least one relatively thin chemical barrier that will neutralize the harmful characteristics of the harmful agents. If an object cuts through the covering and into a person's skin or if a harmful agent tries to traverse through the covering, the chemical barrier will neutralize the harmful characteristics of the harmful agent so that the agent is neutralized either before reaching the person's skin, after reaching the person's skin, or both. Various methods of making the covering are also disclosed.

Abstract: A protective sheath of the type supplied with a portion of the protective sheath in a rolled up configuration for application to a member by unrolling the rolled up portion along the member includes application tabs interleaved with the rolled up portion of the protective sheath and available for gripping to pull the application tabs and unroll the rolled up portion along the member and assist in the application of the protective sheath to the member. In some embodiments, the protective sheath includes removal tabs extending along the applied protective sheath and available for gripping to pull the removal tabs and roll up a portion of the protective sheath to assist in the removal of the protective sheath from the member.

Abstract: A male external catheter having an insert of flexible plastic secured within the funnel-shaped end portion of the catheter. The insert reinforces the catheter's end portion and carries an antimicrobial agent to reduce risks of urinary tract infection for the wearer.

Abstract: A prophylactic device comprising at least two layers of elastomeric material arranged one on top of the other having disposed therebetween microcapsules formed of rupturable walls having enclosed therein at least one pharmacologically active substance. The device may be in the form a contraceptive sheath, finger stall or glove, and protects the user from contamination by various germs, viruses, fungi and other pathogens in the whole area of the body which is covered by the device.

Abstract: A phosphoresent condom is provided with a bead of phosphoresent liquid located at front end between a pair of sheaths that are one inside the other so that when placed over a regular condom, pressure will brake the bead allowing the phosphoresent liquid to travel and glow between the total length of the sheaths. In another embodiment, the phosphoresent condom is fabricated out of a center layer of colored phosphor material between two sheaths of latex rubber so as to isolate the phosphor material when placed upon a penis.

Abstract: A contraception and flavor delivery system (10) includes an extended tubular member (20) having a closed distal end (22) and an open proximal end (24). The contraception and delivery system (10) further includes a mechanism for flavor delivery (30) formed on an external surface of the tubular member (20). The mechanism for flavor delivery (30) includes at least one longitudinally extended tubular housing (40) having an open first end (42) and a closed second end (46) for containing a predetermined quantity of an ingestible flavored composition. The open first end (42) of tubular housing (40) is provided with a closure (44) adapted to release the ingestible flavored composition into a bodily orifice responsive to an external stimuli.

Abstract: A covering such as a glove, condom or sheath for inhibiting the spread of contagious diseases such as AIDS and Hepatitis to a person contacting the body fluid of a person infected with the disease. The covering is flexible, stretchable, and relatively thin, and includes at least one relatively thin layer of material containing a sterilizing fluid capable of sterilizing the microbes that produce the disease. If an object cuts through the covering and into a person's skin, the sterilizing fluid will be released to help sterilize the infectious microbes in the region around the cut so that the microbes are rendered ineffective either before reaching the person's skin, after reaching the person's skin, or both. Various methods of making and using the covering are also disclosed.

Abstract: Male and female condoms for the prevention of the transmission of AIDS and other venereal diseases are provided having an apron portion for covering the pubic area, thigh portion for covering the perineum and genitalia portions. Straps integral with the condom or adhesives are used to then hold the condoms in place.

Abstract: A male urinary incontinence device includes an external male catheter joined to an applicator therefor. The male catheter includes a draining portion and a rolled-up body portion which may be unrolled to form a substantially cylindrical body portion of elastic material. The applicator may include a substantially cylindrical tubular member comprising a material having greater rigidity than the catheter. The tubular member may have an opening for receiving at least the drainage portion of the catheter and preferably part of the body portion. The applicator may be include a means such as a groove along the circumference of its external surface for retaining a rolled-up portion of the catheter. A closed-end gripping member, capable of accommodating the drainage portion of the catheter is preferred, as is a covering member along the opening of the applicator.

Abstract: A sportsmans urine collection pouch having a holster support structure for containing a removable urine reservoir tube within which is a removable anti-collapse filler mesh. The pouch is securable in operating position to its user by strategically placed laces.

Abstract: A urine-collecting device comprises a urine-collecting bag having an opening for inserting a penis therethrough, the opening being made on one side surface of the bag; a film for preventing a back flow of urine having a hole with a diameter being smaller than that of the opening; and a flexible sheet-like flange having a hole corresponding to the opening, wherein the film and flange are fixed to the bag in this order in a manner such that holes of the film and flange correspond to the opening of the bag, and a circumstance of the hole of the flange is only fixed to the bag.Further, the film has a thin portion at the center and a thick portion therearound and the penis is softly sealed by the inner edge of the thin portion.

Abstract: A male urinal device (10) is disclosed. Device (10) includes a laminated sheath (14) having an inner layer (26) of latex rubber and outer layer (28) of silicone rubber. Adhesive (24) is stored between the inner and outer layers (26, 28) when sheath (14) is rolled. As sheath (14) is unrolled, adhesive (24) is released from outer layer (28) and adheres to inner layer (26). Upon pressing sheath (14) to a penis (12), a leak-free bond is created.