US5269320A
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Prophylactic-contraceptive barriers with shield flange and attached undergarment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-06-02
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Granted: 1993-12-14
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Expires: 2007-06-02
Abstract
Abstract Barriers for preventing contraception and disease transmission comprise, in the simplest embodiment, a tubular or cylindrical shield (12, 38) of rubber to isolate the penis from the vagina and an attached flange portion (14) to shield the area surrounding the penis and vagina. The underside of the flange has adhesive (16) around the edge border to retain the flange in place. The device may be used by a female partner and is more effective than a condom since it shields the surrounding area. The device may be formed as part of a panty (30) or man's brief (70) so that the female can control prophylaxis and contraception, or the subordinate male in gay sex can control prophylaxis. The tubular rubber shield is provided in a compacted, folded state (38) with a lubricant (54, 56) and a lubricant-impervious covering (20, 22, 58, 66). When made part of an undergarment, the inner side of the shield is covered with a layer of cotton (62) for comfort. The crotch portion (34) of the undergarment may be made detachable so that the upper part of the undergarment can be reused.
Inventors
- 👤 Jane Hunnicutt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 23:31
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F6/00; A61F6/06; A61F6/065; A61F6/02; A61F6/04; A61F2006/041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A prophylactic or contraceptive device adapted to be worn by a female, comprising: a flexible, liquid-impervious membrane comprising a sheath portion and a flange portion, said sheath portion being in a folded state comprising a plurality of tightly compacted folds disposed substantially in a plane and being unfoldable and extendable to form a cylinder having an axis extending an a direction generally perpendicular to the plane of the sheath portion in its folded state, said cylinder having an open end proximal to the flange portion and a closed end distal to said flange portion, said flange portion being integral with the sheath portion and extending in a direction generally coplanar with the plane of the sheath in the folded state, a coating of lubricant on both sides of the sheath portion, and adhesive means on one side of the flange portion for affixing the device to the pudendum of a female wearing the device so that the flange portion covers and shields the pudendum.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A prophylactic or contraceptive device adapted to be worn by a female, comprising: a flexible, liquid-impervious membrane comprising a sheath portion and a flange portion, said sheath portion being in a folded state comprising a plurality of tightly compacted folds disposed substantially in a plane and being unfoldable and extendable to form a cylinder having an axis extending an a direction generally perpendicular to the plane of the sheath portion in its folded state, said cylinder having an open end proximal to the flange portion and a closed end distal to said flange portion, said flange portion being integral with the sheath portion and extending in a direction generally coplanar with the plane of the sheath in the folded state, a coating of lubricant on both sides of the sheath portion, and adhesive means on one side of the flange portion for affixing the device to the pudendum of a female wearing the device so that the flange portion covers and shields the pudendum.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said flange portion has a generally triangular shape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 1 wherein one side of said sheath portion is coated with a layer of a lubricant.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 3 wherein the side of said sheath portion which is coated with a layer of a lubricant is additionally covered with a protective membrane layer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said sheath and flange portions are covered on both sides with a protective membrane layer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
184 words
A prophylactic or contraceptive device adapted to be worn by a female, comprising: a flexible, liquid-impervious membrane comprising a sheath portion and a flange portion, said sheath portion being in a folded state comprising a plurality of tightly compacted folds disposed substantially in a plane and being unfoldable and extendable to form a cylinder having an axis extending in a direction generally perpendicular to the plane of the sheath portion in its folded state, said cylinder having an open end proximal to the flange portion and a closed end distal to said flange portion, said flange portion being integral with the sheath portion and extending in a direction generally coplanar with the plane of the sheath in the folded state, an adhesive on one side of the flange portion for affixing the device to the pudendum of a female wearing the device so that the flange portion covers and shields the pudendum, a layer of lubricant on both sides of the sheath portion, and membrane layers covering both sides of the flange and sheath portion so as to shield the adhesive and the lubricant
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
184 words
A prophylactic or contraceptive device adapted to be worn by a female, comprising: a flexible, liquid-impervious membrane comprising a sheath portion and a flange portion, said sheath portion being in a folded state comprising a plurality of tightly compacted folds disposed substantially in a plane and being unfoldable and extendable to form a cylinder having an axis extending in a direction generally perpendicular to the plane of the sheath portion in its folded state, said cylinder having an open end proximal to the flange portion and a closed end distal to said flange portion, said flange portion being integral with the sheath portion and extending in a direction generally coplanar with the plane of the sheath in the folded state, an adhesive on one side of the flange portion for affixing the device to the pudendum of a female wearing the device so that the flange portion covers and shields the pudendum, a layer of lubricant on both sides of the sheath portion, and membrane layers covering both sides of the flange and sheath portion so as to shield the adhesive and the lubricant
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 6 wherein said flange portion has a generally triangular shape.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 6 wherein said sheath and flange portions are made of rubber.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device of claim 6 wherein said sheath and flange portions are made of rubber and at least one of said protective membrane layers is made of paper.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
41 words
The device of claim 6, further including a brief garment having a buttocks-covering section a crotch-covering section, and a waistband, with the flange portion of the device being attached to and forming a part of the crotch-covering section of the garment.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
150 words
A prophylactic or contraceptive garment adapted to be worn by a person, comprising: an undergarment having a waistband, a buttocks-covering section and a crotch section, and a prophylactic and/or contraceptive shielding device forming an integral part of the crotch section, said device comprising: a flexible, liquid-impervious membrane comprising a sheath portion and a flange portion, said sheath portion being in a folded state comprising a plurality of tightly compacted folds disposed substantially in a plane and being unfoldable and extendable to form a cylinder having an axis extending in a direction generally perpendicular to the plane of the sheath portion in its folded state, said cylinder having an open end proximal to the flange portion and a closed end distal to said flange portion, said flange portion being integral with the sheath portion and extending in a direction generally coplanar with the plane of the sheath in the folded state.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
150 words
A prophylactic or contraceptive garment adapted to be worn by a person, comprising: an undergarment having a waistband, a buttocks-covering section and a crotch section, and a prophylactic and/or contraceptive shielding device forming an integral part of the crotch section, said device comprising: a flexible, liquid-impervious membrane comprising a sheath portion and a flange portion, said sheath portion being in a folded state comprising a plurality of tightly compacted folds disposed substantially in a plane and being unfoldable and extendable to form a cylinder having an axis extending in a direction generally perpendicular to the plane of the sheath portion in its folded state, said cylinder having an open end proximal to the flange portion and a closed end distal to said flange portion, said flange portion being integral with the sheath portion and extending in a direction generally coplanar with the plane of the sheath in the folded state.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
35 words
The garment of claim 11, further including means for removably attaching the crotch section of the garment to the waistband and the buttocks-covering section whereby the crotch section can be detached and replaced after use.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
The garment of claim 12 wherein said crotch section of said garment is made generally of a liquid-impermeable material and is integral with said shield device.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
41 words
The garment of claim 11 wherein the crotch section of the garment contains a plurality of said shielding devices, one positioned to cover the vagina of a female wearing the garment and another positioned to cover the anus of said female.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
28 words
The garment of claim 11 wherein at least one side of said shield device is coated with a lubricant and an overlying protective layer which is liquid impervious.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
188 words
A prophylactic or contraceptive garment adapted to be worn by a person, comprising: an undergarment having a waistband, a buttocks-covering section and a crotch section, and a prophylactic and/or contraceptive shielding device forming an integral part of the crotch section, said device comprising: a flexible, liquid-impervious membrane comprising a sheath portion and a flange portion, said sheath portion being in a folded state comprising a plurality of tightly compacted folds disposed substantially in a plane and being unfoldable and extendable to form a cylinder having an axis extending in a direction generally perpendicular to the plane of the sheath portion in its folded state, said cylinder having an open end proximal to the flange portion and a closed end distal to said flange portion, said flange portion being integral with the sheath portion and extending in a direction generally coplanar with the plane of the sheath in the folded state, a liquid impervious protective layer which covers both sides of the sheath portion of the shielding device in the folded state, and a coating of lubricant on inner and outer sides of the sheath portion of said device.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
188 words
A prophylactic or contraceptive garment adapted to be worn by a person, comprising: an undergarment having a waistband, a buttocks-covering section and a crotch section, and a prophylactic and/or contraceptive shielding device forming an integral part of the crotch section, said device comprising: a flexible, liquid-impervious membrane comprising a sheath portion and a flange portion, said sheath portion being in a folded state comprising a plurality of tightly compacted folds disposed substantially in a plane and being unfoldable and extendable to form a cylinder having an axis extending in a direction generally perpendicular to the plane of the sheath portion in its folded state, said cylinder having an open end proximal to the flange portion and a closed end distal to said flange portion, said flange portion being integral with the sheath portion and extending in a direction generally coplanar with the plane of the sheath in the folded state, a liquid impervious protective layer which covers both sides of the sheath portion of the shielding device in the folded state, and a coating of lubricant on inner and outer sides of the sheath portion of said device.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
20 words
The garment of claim 16 wherein the protective layer on one side of the crotch section is made of cloth.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
165 words
A prophylactic or contraceptive garment adapted to be worn by a person, comprising: an undergarment having a waistband, a buttocks-covering section and a crotch section, and a prophylactic and/or contraceptive shielding device forming an integral part of the crotch section, said device comprising: a flexible, liquid-impervious membrane comprising a sheath portion and a flange portion, said sheath portion being in a folded state comprising a plurality of tightly compacted folds disposed substantially in a plane and being unfoldable and extendable to form a cylinder having an axis extending in a direction generally perpendicular to the plane of the sheath portion in its folded state, said cylinder having an open end proximal to the flange portion and a closed end distal to said flange portion, said flange portion being integral with the sheath portion and extending in a direction generally coplanar with the plane of the sheath in the folded state, and an opening in the crotch section of the garment separate from said shield device.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
165 words
A prophylactic or contraceptive garment adapted to be worn by a person, comprising: an undergarment having a waistband, a buttocks-covering section and a crotch section, and a prophylactic and/or contraceptive shielding device forming an integral part of the crotch section, said device comprising: a flexible, liquid-impervious membrane comprising a sheath portion and a flange portion, said sheath portion being in a folded state comprising a plurality of tightly compacted folds disposed substantially in a plane and being unfoldable and extendable to form a cylinder having an axis extending in a direction generally perpendicular to the plane of the sheath portion in its folded state, said cylinder having an open end proximal to the flange portion and a closed end distal to said flange portion, said flange portion being integral with the sheath portion and extending in a direction generally coplanar with the plane of the sheath in the folded state, and an opening in the crotch section of the garment separate from said shield device.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-12-13 | 1997-06-14 | 1997-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-12-13 | 2001-06-14 | 2001-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-12-13 | 2005-06-14 | 2005-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |