US4074712A
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Prophylactic article
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-09-27
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Granted: 1978-02-21
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Expires: 1996-09-27
Abstract
Abstract A prophylactic article having a body of thin tubular form, and a generally hemispherical cap spaced therefrom, with the opening toward one end of the body, strap-like elements connect the body and cap in the relationship described, and are of such proportions as to provide the maximum open area between the body and cap.
Inventors
- 👤 A. Francis Wright
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:40
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F6/00; A61F6/02; A61F6/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A prophylactic article of the class described, comprising a tubular body of flexible material, a cap and communicating reservoir member of like material, said cap and reservoir spaced from the tubular body to provide an open area therebetween, said cap forming means for covering only the tip of the glans for maximum exposure of the glans whilst maintaining the position of the reservoir, and means connecting the body and member to retain the maximum open area between the same, whilst maintaining the initial relationship thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A prophylactic article of the class described, comprising a tubular body of flexible material, a cap and communicating reservoir member of like material, said cap and reservoir spaced from the tubular body to provide an open area therebetween, said cap forming means for covering only the tip of the glans for maximum exposure of the glans whilst maintaining the position of the reservoir, and means connecting the body and member to retain the maximum open area between the same, whilst maintaining the initial relationship thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
An article as claimed in claim 1, wherein the means comprise strap-like elements connected at the opposite ends to the respective parts to maintain the same in spaced relation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
An article as claimed in claim 2, wherein the body is of open-ended construction, the cap member is of generally hemispherical form with the open end spaced from and opposite the body at one end thereof and the strap-like elements connect the parts.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-02-20 | 1981-08-22 | 1982-02-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-20 | 1985-08-22 | 1986-02-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-20 | 1989-08-22 | 1990-02-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |