US3709220A
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Applicator for an internal prophylactic appliance
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-10-23
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Granted: 1973-01-09
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Expires: 1990-10-23
Abstract
Abstract The applicator comprises a tube having an opening at one end and a handle for manipulating the applicator at the opposite end of the tube. The tube receives a substantial portion of an impervious bag including the closed end thereof and carries the remainder of the bag on the exterior thereof, the tube having sufficient rigidity to insert the bag in position in a urethra.
Inventors
- 👤 A Boyden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 17:31
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F6/00; A61F6/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A prophylactic protector comprising in combination: A. a body forming: 1. an elongated tube adapted to be withdrawn from a bag when the bag and tube are in a urethra, one end of said body being open, 2. a handle on the body at the opposite end of the tube; B. an elongated, impervious, resilient and flexible bag, one end of said bag being closed and the opposite end thereof being open, a section of the bag including the closed end thereof being disposed in the tube, said section, because of its flexibility and resiliency, being in intimate contact with the inner surface of the tube, said bag including a continuous section that resiliently embraces the exterior of the tube throughout substantially the length of the tube.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A prophylactic protector comprising in combination: A. a body forming: 1. an elongated tube adapted to be withdrawn from a bag when the bag and tube are in a urethra, one end of said body being open, 2. a handle on the body at the opposite end of the tube; B. an elongated, impervious, resilient and flexible bag, one end of said bag being closed and the opposite end thereof being open, a section of the bag including the closed end thereof being disposed in the tube, said section, because of its flexibility and resiliency, being in intimate contact with the inner surface of the tube, said bag including a continuous section that resiliently embraces the exterior of the tube throughout substantially the length of the tube.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
89 words
a handle on the body at the opposite end of the tube; B. an elongated, impervious, resilient and flexible bag, one end of said bag being closed and the opposite end thereof being open, a section of the bag including the closed end thereof being disposed in the tube, said section, because of its flexibility and resiliency, being in intimate contact with the inner surface of the tube, said bag including a continuous section that resiliently embraces the exterior of the tube throughout substantially the length of the tube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
89 words
a handle on the body at the opposite end of the tube; B. an elongated, impervious, resilient and flexible bag, one end of said bag being closed and the opposite end thereof being open, a section of the bag including the closed end thereof being disposed in the tube, said section, because of its flexibility and resiliency, being in intimate contact with the inner surface of the tube, said bag including a continuous section that resiliently embraces the exterior of the tube throughout substantially the length of the tube.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
An prophylactic protector as defined in claim 1, characterized in that the opposite end of the tube is closed and that the handle is an extension of that end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
An prophylactic protector as defined in claim 1, characterized in that the bag is of the type in which the open end is flared outwardly and that the tube includes an outwardly flared portion forming a backing for the flare on the bag.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
An prophylactic protector as defined in claim 3, characterized in that the opposite end of the tube is closed and that the handle is an extension of that end.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-09 | 1976-07-10 | 1977-01-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-09 | 1980-07-10 | 1981-01-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-09 | 1984-07-10 | 1985-01-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |