A - Human Necessities – 61 – F
Patent
A - Human Necessities
61
F
128/51
A61F 6/06 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 1334641
A condom designed for use by females includes an oblong tube formed of a pliant, thin material impervious to spermatozoa and pathogenic organisms, and including a closed distal end. The proximal end is open, and may be provided with a semi-rigid retaining ring secured to the open end to maintain the opening. The proximal portion of the tube is rolled about the retaining ring to reduce the size of the device in a vending package. The invention includes a tampon-like lubricated applicator having a soft, broad tip portion received within the closed distal end, and a tubular handle extending distally therefrom. The applicator is adapted to facilitate vaginal insertion ofthe condom, with the retaining ring having a sufficient diameter to prevent the proximal end from passing into the vagina. The tubular handle may be provided with a telescoping portion which is collapsed in the vending package and extended lo facilitate insertion of the condom, the proximal end portion of the condom being unrolled from the retaining ring sufficiently to provide sufficient length for vaginal insertion and the applicator then being removed. A thickened, resilient cap portion may be provided at the distal end of the condom to aid retention of the condom after insertion, The sidewall of the condom tube may be provided with one or more pleats extending parallel to the axis of the condom to permit diametrical expansion during intercourse. Furthermore, a medial portion of the condom tube may be provided with a constriction zone of diminished diameter to engage and be retained about the base of the male penis after intercourse begins. In a further embodiment the proximal end of the condom tube is provided with an adhesive annular seal covered with a releasable protective strip during intercourse and peelable afterwards to expose the adhesive seal and permit the proximal end to be pressed and joined together to prevent spillage from within the condom.
597674
Fetherstonhaugh & Co.
Lash Harvey
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