US4875358A — Preparation of condoms by the user

Claim 1

Independent Claim 124 words

A device for preparation of a condom, the condom comprising an elongated, generally cylindrical membrane which is closed at one end and terminates at an annular ring at the other end, said device defining a circular surface adapted to receive said annular ring in sealing or retaining relationship and further adapted to define, with said membrane, a chamber, and further defining an elongated, generally cylindrical form which is adapted to extend from said circular surface into said tubular membrane, said form adapted to support said condom to enable it to be rolled upon itself into compact form after being subjected to said inflating condition, said form being collapsible when not in use, and gas inflation means for creating an inflating condition in said chamber.

Claim 2

Independent Claim 124 words

A device for preparation of a condom, the condom comprising an elongated, generally cylindrical membrane which is closed at one end and terminates at an annular ring at the other end, said device defining a circular surface adapted to receive said annular ring in sealing or retaining relationship and further adapted to define, with said membrane, a chamber, and further defining an elongated, generally cylindrical form which is adapted to extend from said circular surface into said tubular membrane, said form adapted to support said condom to enable it to be rolled upon itself into compact form after being subjected to said inflating condition, said form being collapsible when not in use, and gas inflation means for creating an inflating condition in said chamber.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 54 words

The device of claim 1 adapted to produce within said condom a pressure of a level predetermined to cause a detectable loss of air from said chamber through said membrane if said membrane has porosity in excess of a predetermined maximum degree, and means enabling detection of loss of air from within said chamber.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 41 words

The device of claim 1 including means associated with said gas inflation means to produce a flow of gas into the condom that delivers a composition, to reside in the condom during use, which is effective against sperm or disease organisms.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 32 words

The device of claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein said form comprises a set of annular elements adapted to telescope between an extended, forming position and a storage position of reduced size.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 23 words

The device of claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein said elongated, generally cylindrical forming member comprises a nest of consecutively smaller tubular sections.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 29 words

The device of claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein said circular surface has a circumference greater than the inner circumference of the ring of said condom in relaxed state.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 27 words

The device of claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein the inflation means comprises a bellows and a one way valve for flow of air into said chamber.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 19 words

The device of claim 7 wherein said bellows is axially aligned with the position of the condom during test.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 28 words

The device of claim 7 wherein said generally circular surface further defines an annular rib on said device for gripping between fingers while the thumb actuates the bellows.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 16 words

The device of claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein the inflation means comprises an aerosol can.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 28 words

The device of claim 10 wherein the exterior of said can is sized to enter said tubular condom, whereby the condom may be unrolled or rerolled about it.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 45 words

The device of claim 11 wherein a cap member having a rounded end surrounds said aerosol can, the end of the cap serving to actuate a nozzle, the cap having a skirt that extends the length of the condom, said skirt defining a condom-retaining formation.

Claim 14

Independent Claim 30 words

The device of any of the foregoing claims 1, 2 or 3 further comprising a cap defining a compartment for storage of at least one condom rolled into compact form.

Claim 15

Independent Claim 142 words

A device for preparation of a condom, the condom comprising an elongated, generally cylindrical membrane which is closed at one end and terminates at an annular ring at the other end, said define defining a circular surface adapted to receive said annular ring in sealing or retaining relationship and further adapted to define, with said membrane, a chamber, gas inflation means for creating an inflating condition in said chamber, said inflation means comprising an aerosol can, the exterior of said can being sized to enter said tubular condom, whereby the condom may be unrolled or rerolled about it, and said device further comprising a cap member having a rounded end surrounding said aerosol can, the end of the cap serving to actuate a nozzle, the cap having a skirt that extends the length of the condom, said skirt defining a condom-retaining formation.

Claim 16

Independent Claim 142 words

A device for preparation of a condom, the condom comprising an elongated, generally cylindrical membrane which is closed at one end and terminates at an annular ring at the other end, said define defining a circular surface adapted to receive said annular ring in sealing or retaining relationship and further adapted to define, with said membrane, a chamber, gas inflation means for creating an inflating condition in said chamber, said inflation means comprising an aerosol can, the exterior of said can being sized to enter said tubular condom, whereby the condom may be unrolled or rerolled about it, and said device further comprising a cap member having a rounded end surrounding said aerosol can, the end of the cap serving to actuate a nozzle, the cap having a skirt that extends the length of the condom, said skirt defining a condom-retaining formation.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 54 words

The device of claim 14 adapted to produce within said condom a pressure of a level predetermined to cause a detectable loss of air from said chamber through said membrane if said membrane has porosity in excess of a predetermined maximum degree, and means enabling detection of loss of air from within said chamber.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 41 words

The device of claim 14 including means associated with said gas inflation means to produce a flow of gas into the condom that delivers a composition, to reside in the condom during use, which is effective against sperm or disease organisms.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 38 words

The device of claim 14, 15 or 16 wherein formations of the skirt enable the fingers to hold it while the thumb of the user pushes the can thereby to cause the cap member to activate the spray.

Claim 20

Independent Claim 97 words

A device for preparation of a condom, the condom comprising an elongated, generally cylindrical membrane which is closed at one end and terminates at an annular ring at the other end, said device comprising a body defining a circular surface adapted to receive said annular ring in sealing or retaining relationship and further adapted to define, with said membrane, a chamber, gas inflation means for creating an inflating condition in said chamber, and a cap adapted for removable attachment to said body and defining a compartment for storage of at least one condom rolled into compact form.

Claim 21

Independent Claim 97 words

A device for preparation of a condom, the condom comprising an elongated, generally cylindrical membrane which is closed at one end and terminates at an annular ring at the other end, said device comprising a body defining a circular surface adapted to receive said annular ring in sealing or retaining relationship and further adapted to define, with said membrane, a chamber, gas inflation means for creating an inflating condition in said chamber, and a cap adapted for removable attachment to said body and defining a compartment for storage of at least one condom rolled into compact form.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 54 words

The device of claim 18 adapted to produce within said condom a pressure of a level predetermined to cause a detectable loss of air from said chamber through said membrane if said membrane has porosity in excess of a predetermined maximum degree, and means enabling detection of loss of air from within said chamber.

Claim 23

Dependent Claim 41 words

The device of claim 18 including means associated with said gas inflation means to produce a flow of gas into the condom that delivers a composition, to reside in the condom during use, which is effective against sperm or disease organisms.

Claim 24

Dependent Claim 183 words

A portable unit for preparation of a condom, the condom comprising an elongated, generally cylindrical membrane which is closed at one end and terminates at an annular ring at the other end, said device comprising a body defining a circular surface adapted to receive said annular ring in sealing or retaining relationship and an elongated, generally cylindrical forming member which extends from said circular surface into said tubular membrane, said device further adapted to define, with said membrane, a chamber, gas inflation means for creating an inflating condition in said chamber of a level of pressure predetermined to cause a detectable loss of air from said chamber through said membrane if said membrane has porosity in excess of a predetermined maximum degree, means enabling detection of loss of air from within said chamber, said forming member adapted to support said condom to enable it to be unrolled or rolled upon itself into compact form after being subjected to said inflating condition, and a cap adapted for removable attachment to said body and defining a cavity for storage of condom rolled into compact form.

Claim 25

Dependent Claim 183 words

A portable unit for preparation of a condom, the condom comprising an elongated, generally cylindrical membrane which is closed at one end and terminates at an annular ring at the other end, said device comprising a body defining a circular surface adapted to receive said annular ring in sealing or retaining relationship and an elongated, generally cylindrical forming member which extends from said circular surface into said tubular membrane, said device further adapted to define, with said membrane, a chamber, gas inflation means for creating an inflating condition in said chamber of a level of pressure predetermined to cause a detectable loss of air from said chamber through said membrane if said membrane has porosity in excess of a predetermined maximum degree, means enabling detection of loss of air from within said chamber, said forming member adapted to support said condom to enable it to be unrolled or rolled upon itself into compact form after being subjected to said inflating condition, and a cap adapted for removable attachment to said body and defining a cavity for storage of condom rolled into compact form.

Claim 26

Dependent Claim 203 words

A portable unit for preparation of a condom, the condom comprising an elongated, generally cylindrical membrane which is closed at one end and terminates at an annular ring at the other end, said device defining a circular surface adapted to receive said annular ring in sealing or retaining relationship and an elongated, generally cylindrical forming member which extends from said circular surface into said tubular membrane, said device further adapted to define, with said membrane, a chamber, said forming member being collapsible when not in use, gas inflation means for creating an inflating condition in said chamber of a level of pressure predetermined to cause a detectable loss of air from said chamber through said membrane if said membrane has porosity in excess of a predetermined maximum degree, means enabling detection of loss of air from within said chamber, said forming member adapted to support said condom to enable it to be unrolled or rolled upon itself into compact form after being subjected to said inflating condition, and means associated with said gas inflation means to produce a flow of gas into the condom that delivers a composition, to reside in the condom during use, which is effective against sperm and disease organisms.

Claim 27

Dependent Claim 203 words

A portable unit for preparation of a condom, the condom comprising an elongated, generally cylindrical membrane which is closed at one end and terminates at an annular ring at the other end, said device defining a circular surface adapted to receive said annular ring in sealing or retaining relationship and an elongated, generally cylindrical forming member which extends from said circular surface into said tubular membrane, said device further adapted to define, with said membrane, a chamber, said forming member being collapsible when not in use, gas inflation means for creating an inflating condition in said chamber of a level of pressure predetermined to cause a detectable loss of air from said chamber through said membrane if said membrane has porosity in excess of a predetermined maximum degree, means enabling detection of loss of air from within said chamber, said forming member adapted to support said condom to enable it to be unrolled or rolled upon itself into compact form after being subjected to said inflating condition, and means associated with said gas inflation means to produce a flow of gas into the condom that delivers a composition, to reside in the condom during use, which is effective against sperm and disease organisms.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	1992-10-23	1993-04-24	1993-10-24	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	1996-10-23	1997-04-24	1997-10-24	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2000-10-23	2001-04-24	2001-10-24	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Preparation of condoms by the user

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