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US4232675A
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Male contraceptive arrangement
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-03-29
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Granted: 1980-11-11
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Expires: 1999-03-29
Abstract
Abstract A male contraceptive arrangement defined, basically, by a modified condom, i.e. one having a shorter length than now commercially available and a configuration particularly adapted to contain semen; a spermicidal ring received within the condom; and, an elasticized retaining cover adapted to position the condom on the male organ. In one invention form, a harness, disposed on the glans penis, extends to the spermicidal ring, where, in another invention form, the harness includes sensitivity segments which are located rearwardly of the glans penis. In a further invention form, additional positive positioning of the condom is afforded through an elasticized retaining device arranged over the condom at a position in front of the spermicidal ring and to the rear of the elasticized retaining cover. The invention also presents a wrap-around positioning device, used in association with the rim or beaded end at the opening to the condom, which serves to further assure placement of the contraceptive arrangement during use.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward N. Meldahl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:06
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F6/00; A61F6/02; A61F6/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
52 words
A male contraceptive arrangement received by a penis comprising a condom having a rim surrounding an entry end and an enlargement proximate said entry end, a resilient retaining cover overlying said rim, and a spermicide receiving member disposed within said condom beneath said enlargement serving both operative spermicidal extruding and positioning purposes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
52 words
A male contraceptive arrangement received by a penis comprising a condom having a rim surrounding an entry end and an enlargement proximate said entry end, a resilient retaining cover overlying said rim, and a spermicide receiving member disposed within said condom beneath said enlargement serving both operative spermicidal extruding and positioning purposes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The male contraceptive arrangement of claim 1 where said condom has a closed end opposite said entry end and where a bulged portion in a loosely fitting relationship with the glans of said penis exists between said enlargement and said closed end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The male contraceptive arrangement of claim 2 where a penis supported harness assembly is disposed within said condom at said bulged portion and extends to said spermicide receiving member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The male contraceptive arrangement of claim 3 where said penis supported harness assembly encircles a portion of the glans of said penis.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The male contraceptive arrangement of claim 2 where said penis supported harness assembly is disposed within said condom at said bulged portion, and where a textured segment is positioned by said penis supported harness assembly and lies between said bulged portion of said condom and said spermicide receiving member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The male contraceptive arrangement of claim 4 where said textured segment is located by elastic members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The male contraceptive arrangement of claim 2 where said closed end of said condom defines a nipple.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
84 words
A male contraceptive arrangement comprising a condom having a rim surrounding an entry end and an enlargement proximate said entry end, a resilient retaining cover overlying said rim, a spermicide receiving member disposed within said condom beneath said enlargement, and a retaining device overlying said enlargement and said resilient retaining cover and extending in a direction toward the end of said condom opposite said entry end and in an opposite direction beyond said resilient retaining cover disposed on said rim of said entry end.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
84 words
A male contraceptive arrangement comprising a condom having a rim surrounding an entry end and an enlargement proximate said entry end, a resilient retaining cover overlying said rim, a spermicide receiving member disposed within said condom beneath said enlargement, and a retaining device overlying said enlargement and said resilient retaining cover and extending in a direction toward the end of said condom opposite said entry end and in an opposite direction beyond said resilient retaining cover disposed on said rim of said entry end.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The male contraceptive arrangement of claim 2 where said bulged portion of said condom has a bell shape.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The male contraceptive arrangement of claim 1 where said spermicide receiving member is a cellulose ring.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
50 words
A male contraceptive arrangement comprising a condom having a rim surrounding an entry end and an enlargement proximate said entry end, a resilient retaining cover overlying said rim, a spermicide receiving member disposed within said condom beneath said enlargement, and a positioning device encircling said condom in a wrapped relationship.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
50 words
A male contraceptive arrangement comprising a condom having a rim surrounding an entry end and an enlargement proximate said entry end, a resilient retaining cover overlying said rim, a spermicide receiving member disposed within said condom beneath said enlargement, and a positioning device encircling said condom in a wrapped relationship.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
The male contraceptive arrangement of claim 11 where said positioning device cooperates with said rim surrounding the entry to said condom.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
The male contraceptive arrangement of claim 12 where said positioning device includes a raised longitudinal groove which cooperates with said rim.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
37 words
The male contraceptive arrangement of claim 11 where said positioning device, when unrolled, is defined by an elongated body including latching means adapted to be selectively engaged by an elastic tying member when in a rolled condition.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-11-11 | 1984-05-12 | 1984-11-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-11-11 | 1988-05-12 | 1988-11-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-11 | 1992-05-12 | 1992-11-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |