US4320752A
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Multi-band or network male contraceptive
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-07-30
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Granted: 1982-03-23
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Expires: 1999-07-30
Abstract
Abstract A network of adhesive bands seals a semen receptacle to prevent sperm from escaping from this receptacle. The receptacle and adhesive network covers the penile orifice. The receptacle also has one-way valve systems.
Inventors
- 👤 John E. Comparetto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:18
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F6/00; A61F6/02; A61F6/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
41 words
A receptacle apparatus of impervious to semen material with overlapping leaves forming valves and; adhesive peripheral areas for adherence to the glans penis while covering the penile orifice, where said peripheral areas have concentric adhesive rings with breaks in adhesive continuity.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
41 words
A receptacle apparatus of impervious to semen material with overlapping leaves forming valves and; adhesive peripheral areas for adherence to the glans penis while covering the penile orifice, where said peripheral areas have concentric adhesive rings with breaks in adhesive continuity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the concentric peripheral rings of adhesive are attached by incorporation or by adhesive to the inner peripheral areas of the receptacle, but also by having adhesive on the opposite side of these rings to attach to penile skin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 1 having a continuous band of adhesive as described in claim 2, but being of irregular or non-circular shape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 1 having adhesive tabs helping to anchor one or more of the contiguous rings.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1 having overlapping leaves forming one-way valve flaps at its base.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 having a multiple of one-way valve flaps forming overlapping leaves from its base to apex.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 1 having compartments formed by the valve flaps of claim 7 containing a spermatocide.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 1 having leaves forming valves and having overlapping cut-away segments that allows for the placement of an adhesive band to cover these cut-out segments.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The cut-out segments of claim 8 overlap and connect excluding areas of material impervious to semen confluent from periphery to apex.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The adhesive band of claim 8 contacts the penile tissues through said cut-outs segments.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The cut-outs segments of claims 8 comprise any shaped configuration having a lack of continuity of each overlapped area assuring continuity of the periphery to the apex.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparati of claims 5, 6, and 7 having overlapping leaves forming valves and an elastic anchoring ring and holding straps.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 12 having a ventral extention of insensitive material to cover highly sensitive ventral skin.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 12 having stimulating setae to mechanically stimulate the sensitive ventral areas.
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) | 1985-03-22 | 1985-09-21 | 1986-03-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-03-22 | 1989-09-21 | 1990-03-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-03-22 | 1993-09-21 | 1994-03-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |