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Condom with constrictive band about opening
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 2001-07-13
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Granted: 2002-09-24
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Expires: 2021-07-13
Abstract
Abstract A condom is described having a broad constrictive band adjacent the proximal end in order to maintain the blood supply in the erect penis and thereby maintain and prolong the erection. The proximal constrictive band is molded integral with the latex condom material or formed as a separate band of a rubber material. The separate band may be adhesively attached or solvent welded to the latex condom. Alternatively, the band may be used separate from the condom.
Inventors
- 👤 Kirtis Thomas, III
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:57
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F6/00; A61F6/02; A61F6/04; A61F5/00; A61F5/41; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/917; Y10S128/918
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
A condom, comprising: a hollow tubular sheath closed at a distal end thereof and open at a proximal end thereof; and a constrictive band adjacent the proximal open end, said constrictive band having a modulus of elasticity at least one order of magnitude greater than the elasticity of the hollow tubular sheath beyond the constrictive band.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
56 words
A condom, comprising: a hollow tubular sheath closed at a distal end thereof and open at a proximal end thereof; and a constrictive band adjacent the proximal open end, said constrictive band having a modulus of elasticity at least one order of magnitude greater than the elasticity of the hollow tubular sheath beyond the constrictive band.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention as recited in claim 1 , wherein the constrictive band is formed integral with the hollow tubular sheath.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention as recited in claim 1 , wherein the constrictive band is solvent welded to the hollow tubular sheath.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention as recited in claim 1 , wherein the constrictive band is adhesively affixed to the hollow tubular sheath.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention as recited in claim 1 , wherein the constrictive band comprises substantially inelastic threads woven into a matrix of elastic threads, said inelastic threads generally extending parallel to the axis of the hollow tubular sheath.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention as recited in claim 1 , wherein the surface the constrictive band is corrugated parallel to the axis of the hollow tubular sheath.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
78 words
A condom, comprising: a hollow tubular sheath closed at a distal end thereof and open at a proximal end thereof; and a constrictive band adjacent the proximal open end, said constrictive band having a modulus of elasticity at least one order of magnitude greater than the elasticity of the hollow tubular sheath beyond the constrictive band; wherein said modulus of elasticity is sufficient to cause constriction of the base of the penis sufficient to substantially reduce blood flow.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
78 words
A condom, comprising: a hollow tubular sheath closed at a distal end thereof and open at a proximal end thereof; and a constrictive band adjacent the proximal open end, said constrictive band having a modulus of elasticity at least one order of magnitude greater than the elasticity of the hollow tubular sheath beyond the constrictive band; wherein said modulus of elasticity is sufficient to cause constriction of the base of the penis sufficient to substantially reduce blood flow.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention as recited in claim 7 , wherein the constrictive band is formed integral with the hollow tubular sheath.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention as recited in claim 7 , wherein the constrictive band is solvent welded to the hollow tubular sheath.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention as recited in claim 7 , wherein the constrictive band is adhesively affixed to the hollow tubular sheath.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention as recited in claim 7 , wherein the constrictive band comprises substantially inelastic threads woven into a matrix of elastic threads, said inelastic threads generally extending parallel to the axis of the hollow tubular sheath.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention as recited in claim 7 , wherein the surface of the constrictive band is corrugated parallel to the axis of the hollow tubular sheath.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
107 words
A condom, comprising: a hollow tubular sheath closed at a distal end thereof and open at a proximal end thereof; and a constrictive band adjacent the proximal open end, said constrictive band having a modulus of elasticity at least one order of magnitude greater than the elasticity of the hollow tubular sheath beyond the constrictive band; wherein said modulus of elasticity is sufficient to cause constriction of the base of the penis sufficient to substantially reduce blood flow; wherein the constrictive band comprises substantially inelastic threads woven into a matrix of elastic threads, said inelastic threads generally extending parallel to the axis of the hollow tubular sheath.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
107 words
A condom, comprising: a hollow tubular sheath closed at a distal end thereof and open at a proximal end thereof; and a constrictive band adjacent the proximal open end, said constrictive band having a modulus of elasticity at least one order of magnitude greater than the elasticity of the hollow tubular sheath beyond the constrictive band; wherein said modulus of elasticity is sufficient to cause constriction of the base of the penis sufficient to substantially reduce blood flow; wherein the constrictive band comprises substantially inelastic threads woven into a matrix of elastic threads, said inelastic threads generally extending parallel to the axis of the hollow tubular sheath.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention as recited in claim 13 , wherein the constrictive band is formed integral with the hollow tubular sheath.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention as recited in claim 13 , wherein the constrictive band is solvent welded to the hollow tubular sheath.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention as recited in claim 13 , wherein the constrictive band is adhesively affixed to the hollow tubular sheath.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention as recited in claim 13 , wherein the surface of the constrictive band is corrugated parallel to the axis of the hollow tubular sheath.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
96 words
A condom, comprising: a hollow tubular sheath closed at a distal end thereof and open at a proximal end thereof; and a constrictive band adjacent the proximal open end, said constrictive band having a modulus of elasticity at least one order of magnitude greater than the elasticity of the hollow tubular sheath beyond the constrictive band; wherein said modulus of elasticity is sufficient to cause constriction of the base of the penis sufficient to substantially reduce blood flow; wherein the surface of the constrictive band is corrugated parallel to the axis of the hollow tubular sheath.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
96 words
A condom, comprising: a hollow tubular sheath closed at a distal end thereof and open at a proximal end thereof; and a constrictive band adjacent the proximal open end, said constrictive band having a modulus of elasticity at least one order of magnitude greater than the elasticity of the hollow tubular sheath beyond the constrictive band; wherein said modulus of elasticity is sufficient to cause constriction of the base of the penis sufficient to substantially reduce blood flow; wherein the surface of the constrictive band is corrugated parallel to the axis of the hollow tubular sheath.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention as recited in claim 18 , wherein the constrictive band comprises substantially inelastic threads woven into a matrix of elastic threads, said inelastic threads generally extending parallel to the axis of the hollow tubular sheath.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention as recited in claim 18 , wherein the constrictive band is formed integral with the hollow tubular sheath.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention as recited in claim 18 , wherein the constrictive band is solvent welded to the hollow tubular sheath.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention as recited in claim 18 , wherein the constrictive band is adhesively affixed to the hollow tubular sheath.
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