US4917113A
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Contraceptive hood
Assignee: Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc
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Filing: 1987-01-27
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Granted: 1990-04-17
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Expires: 2007-01-27
Abstract
Abstract A male contraceptive hood which is adhesively secured to the penis, the hood being initially rolled up and the interior of the hood being free of adhesive until it is unrolled. The hood has a thin sheath which serves as the contraceptive device and an outer cylindrical member which is initially rolled together with the thin sheath. The outer cylindrical member has an adhesive on a portion of its outer surface, separated from the outer surface by a release agent, the adhesive being transferred to the inner surface of the sheath as the hood is unrolled onto a penis. The outer member can then be removed leaving only the thin inner sheath on the penis. A projecting portion is provided on the outer member for grasping the outer member to remove it. In a preferred form, a lubricant is disposed between the sheath and the inner surface of the outer cylindrical member. This lubricant remains on the outer surface of the sheath to facilitate removal of the outer member and also to aid in intercourse. The contraceptive hood may be either relatively short so as to extend only slightly beyond the head of the penis, or sufficiently long to extend over substantially the entire length of the penile shaft.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony J. Conway
- 👤 Peter R. Conway
- 👤 Philip J. Conway
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:43
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F6/00; A61F6/02; A61F6/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 39
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A contraceptive hood to be adhesively applied to a penis, said contraceptive hood including: an inner flexible generally cylindrical member; an outer generally cylindrical member, in removable overlapping relationship with the inner member; said cylindrical members being rolled upon themselves from their open ends to form a single roll; the outer surface of said outer cylindrical member having an adhesive release layer thereon and said members having a layer of adhesive therebetween only when rolled in contact with the inner surface of the inner member and in contact with the release layer so that upon said cylindrical members being unrolled onto a penis, the adhesive adheres only to the inner surface of said inner cylindrical member to cause the inner cylindrical member to adhere to the penis; and said outer cylindrical member being removable from said inner member after said members have been unrolled onto a penis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A contraceptive hood to be adhesively applied to a penis, said contraceptive hood including: an inner flexible generally cylindrical member; an outer generally cylindrical member, in removable overlapping relationship with the inner member; said cylindrical members being rolled upon themselves from their open ends to form a single roll; the outer surface of said outer cylindrical member having an adhesive release layer thereon and said members having a layer of adhesive therebetween only when rolled in contact with the inner surface of the inner member and in contact with the release layer so that upon said cylindrical members being unrolled onto a penis, the adhesive adheres only to the inner surface of said inner cylindrical member to cause the inner cylindrical member to adhere to the penis; and said outer cylindrical member being removable from said inner member after said members have been unrolled onto a penis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The contraceptive hood of claim 1 in which the hood is of a length comparable to the head of a typical penis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The contraceptive hood of claim 1 in which the hood is of a length comparable to the length of the penile shaft of a typical penis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The contraceptive hood of claim 1 in which the outer member is adapted to be grasped for removal of the inner member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The contraceptive hood of claim 1 in which the adhesive release layer is formed of a silicone compound.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The contraceptive hood of claim 1 in which there is a layer of lubricant between the inner thin member and the outer thick cylindrical member, said layer of lubricant facilitating the removal of the outer cylindrical member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The contraceptive hood of claim 6 in which the layer of lubricant is initially applied to the inner surface of the outer member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
The contraceptive hood of claim 2 in which the layer of adhesive extends over only that portion adjacent the open end which is engaged by the inner surface of the outer member when the cylindrical members are in rolled up condition.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
113 words
The method of applying a contraceptive hood to a penis, said method comprising: providing an inner flexible generally cylindrical member having a closed end and an open end; an outer generally cylindrical member disposed over the inner member, the outer and inner members each having at least a portion rolled together to form a single roll with an adhesive layer disposed in the roll between the members; unrolling onto a penis the inner and outer members; and continuing said unrolling until the outer member is completely unrolled, the adhesive adhering only to the inner surface of the inner member; and withdrawing the outer member to leave only the inner member on the penis.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
113 words
The method of applying a contraceptive hood to a penis, said method comprising: providing an inner flexible generally cylindrical member having a closed end and an open end; an outer generally cylindrical member disposed over the inner member, the outer and inner members each having at least a portion rolled together to form a single roll with an adhesive layer disposed in the roll between the members; unrolling onto a penis the inner and outer members; and continuing said unrolling until the outer member is completely unrolled, the adhesive adhering only to the inner surface of the inner member; and withdrawing the outer member to leave only the inner member on the penis.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 9 in which a lubricant is disposed on the inner surface of the outer member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
42 words
The contraceptive hood of claim 1 in which the adhesive layer is initially on the outer surface of the outer member, the adhesive being transferred to the inner surface of the inner member as the cylindrical members are unrolled onto the penis.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
41 words
The method of claim 9 in which the adhesive layer is initially on the outer surface of the outer member, the adhesive being transferred to the inner surface of the inner member as the cylindrical member are unrolled onto the penis.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
187 words
A contraceptive hood to be adhesively applied to a penis, said contraceptive hood including: an inner generally cylindrical member having a first open end; an outer generally cylindrical member having a second open end and being in removable overlapping relationship with the inner member; said cylindrical members being rolled upon themselves from their open ends to form a single roll; said members having a layer of adhesive between the outer surface of the outer member and the inner surface of the inner member and a layer of lubricant between the inner surface of the outer member and the outer surface of the inner member so that upon said cylindrical members being unrolled onto a penis, the adhesive adheres to the inner surfaces of the inner cylindrical member and the lubricant is disposed between the inner and outer members; and said outer cylindrical member being removable from said inner member after said members have been unrolled onto a penis, the lubricant facilitating the removal of said outer member and remaining at least partially upon the outer surface of the inner member to act as a lubricant during intercourse.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
187 words
A contraceptive hood to be adhesively applied to a penis, said contraceptive hood including: an inner generally cylindrical member having a first open end; an outer generally cylindrical member having a second open end and being in removable overlapping relationship with the inner member; said cylindrical members being rolled upon themselves from their open ends to form a single roll; said members having a layer of adhesive between the outer surface of the outer member and the inner surface of the inner member and a layer of lubricant between the inner surface of the outer member and the outer surface of the inner member so that upon said cylindrical members being unrolled onto a penis, the adhesive adheres to the inner surfaces of the inner cylindrical member and the lubricant is disposed between the inner and outer members; and said outer cylindrical member being removable from said inner member after said members have been unrolled onto a penis, the lubricant facilitating the removal of said outer member and remaining at least partially upon the outer surface of the inner member to act as a lubricant during intercourse.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
33 words
The contraceptive hood of claim 13 in which there is an adhesive release layer between the layer of adhesive and the outer surface of the outer member to facilitate unrolling of said member.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
157 words
A device to be adhesively applied to a penis, said device including: an inner flexible generally cylindrical member having a first open end; an outer generally cylindrical member having a second open end and being in removable overlapping relationship with the inner member; said cylindrical members being rolled upon themselves from their open ends to form a single roll; the outer surface of said outer cylindrical member having an adhesive release layer thereon and said members having a layer of adhesive therebetween only when rolled in contact with the inner surface of the inner member and in contact with the release layer so that upon said cylindrical members being unrolled onto a penis, the adhesive adheres only to the inner surface of said inner cylindrical member to cause the inner cylindrical member to adhere to the penis; and said outer cylindrical member being removable from said inner member after said members have been unrolled onto a penis.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
157 words
A device to be adhesively applied to a penis, said device including: an inner flexible generally cylindrical member having a first open end; an outer generally cylindrical member having a second open end and being in removable overlapping relationship with the inner member; said cylindrical members being rolled upon themselves from their open ends to form a single roll; the outer surface of said outer cylindrical member having an adhesive release layer thereon and said members having a layer of adhesive therebetween only when rolled in contact with the inner surface of the inner member and in contact with the release layer so that upon said cylindrical members being unrolled onto a penis, the adhesive adheres only to the inner surface of said inner cylindrical member to cause the inner cylindrical member to adhere to the penis; and said outer cylindrical member being removable from said inner member after said members have been unrolled onto a penis.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 15 in which the device is of a length comparable to the head of a typical penis.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 15 in which the device is of a length comparable to the length of the penile shaft of a typical penis.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 15 in which the outer member is adapted to be grasped for removal.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 15 in which the adhesive release layer is formed of a silicone compound.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
45 words
The device of claim 16 in which the layer of adhesive extends over only that portion adjacent the first open end for receiving the penis which is engaged by the inner surface of the outer member when the cylindrical members are in rolled up condition.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
131 words
The method of applying a device to a penis, said method comprising: providing an inner flexible generally cylindrical member having a closed end and an end adapted for receiving a head of the penis; positioning an outer generally cylindrical member over the inner member, the outer and inner members each having at least a portion rolled together to form a single roll with an adhesive layer and means for releasing the adhesive layer disposed in the roll between the members; unrolling onto a penis that inner and outer members; continuing said unrolling until the outer member is completely unrolled, the adhesive adhering only to the inner surface of the inner member due to the means for releasing; and withdrawing the outer member to leave only the inner member on the penis.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
131 words
The method of applying a device to a penis, said method comprising: providing an inner flexible generally cylindrical member having a closed end and an end adapted for receiving a head of the penis; positioning an outer generally cylindrical member over the inner member, the outer and inner members each having at least a portion rolled together to form a single roll with an adhesive layer and means for releasing the adhesive layer disposed in the roll between the members; unrolling onto a penis that inner and outer members; continuing said unrolling until the outer member is completely unrolled, the adhesive adhering only to the inner surface of the inner member due to the means for releasing; and withdrawing the outer member to leave only the inner member on the penis.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 21 in which a lubricant is disposed on the inner surface of the outer member.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
41 words
The device of claim 15 in which the adhesive layer is initially on the outer surface of the outer member, the adhesive being transferred to the inner surface of the inner member as the cylindrical members are unrolled onto the penis.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
41 words
The method of claim 21 in which the adhesive layer is initially on the outer surface of the outer member, the adhesive being transferred to the inner surface of the inner member as the cylindrical members as unrolled onto the penis.
Claim 30
Independent Claim
185 words
A device to be adhesively applied to a penis, said device including: an inner generally cylindrical member having a first open end; an outer generally cylindrical member having a second open end and being in removable overlapping relationship with the inner member; said cylindrical members being rolled upon themselves from their open ends to form a single roll; said members having a layer of adhesive between the outer surface of the outer member and the inner surface of the inner member and a layer of lubricant between the inner surface of the outer member and the outer surface of the inner member so that upon said cylindrical members being unrolled onto a penis, the adhesive adheres to the inner surface of the inner cylindrical member and the lubricant is disposed between the inner and outer members; and said outer cylindrical member being removable from said inner member after said members have been unrolled onto a penis, the lubricant facilitating the removal of said outer member and remaining at least partially upon the outer surface of the inner member to act as a lubricant during intercourse.
Claim 31
Independent Claim
185 words
A device to be adhesively applied to a penis, said device including: an inner generally cylindrical member having a first open end; an outer generally cylindrical member having a second open end and being in removable overlapping relationship with the inner member; said cylindrical members being rolled upon themselves from their open ends to form a single roll; said members having a layer of adhesive between the outer surface of the outer member and the inner surface of the inner member and a layer of lubricant between the inner surface of the outer member and the outer surface of the inner member so that upon said cylindrical members being unrolled onto a penis, the adhesive adheres to the inner surface of the inner cylindrical member and the lubricant is disposed between the inner and outer members; and said outer cylindrical member being removable from said inner member after said members have been unrolled onto a penis, the lubricant facilitating the removal of said outer member and remaining at least partially upon the outer surface of the inner member to act as a lubricant during intercourse.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device of claim 24 in which there is an adhesive release layer between the layer of adhesive and the outer surface of the outer member to facilitate unrolling of said member.
Claim 33
Independent Claim
128 words
A device comprising: a sheath member having an inner and an outer surface and having a rolled portion and an unrolled portion; a cover member overlapping the sheath member on the outer surface of the sheath member over both the rolled and unrolled portions with the sheath member and cover member rolled upon themselves for a portion of their length; a layer of adhesive and means for releasing the layer of adhesive are disposed between the sheath member and the cover member such that when the sheath and cover members are unrolled onto a penis, the adhesive secures the inner surface of the sheath member to the penis; and wherein the cover member is removable from the sheath member after the members have been unrolled onto the penis.
Claim 34
Independent Claim
128 words
A device comprising: a sheath member having an inner and an outer surface and having a rolled portion and an unrolled portion; a cover member overlapping the sheath member on the outer surface of the sheath member over both the rolled and unrolled portions with the sheath member and cover member rolled upon themselves for a portion of their length; a layer of adhesive and means for releasing the layer of adhesive are disposed between the sheath member and the cover member such that when the sheath and cover members are unrolled onto a penis, the adhesive secures the inner surface of the sheath member to the penis; and wherein the cover member is removable from the sheath member after the members have been unrolled onto the penis.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 27 wherein the sheath member is of a length comparable to the head of a penis.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 27 in which the sheath is of a length comparable to the length of the penile shaft of a penis.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 27 wherein the cover member is adapted to be grasped for removal off the sheath member.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 27 in which there is a lubricant disposed between the sheath and the cover member.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 39 in which the adhesive extends over only that portion of the sheath and cover member that is rolled up.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-04-16 | 1993-10-16 | 1994-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-04-16 | 1997-10-16 | 1998-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-04-16 | 2001-10-16 | 2002-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |