Condom

Abstract

The present invention relates to a condom (1), consisting of a tubular sheath (10) which is closed at its distal end (101) and is open at its opposite proximal end (102) for drawing the condom (1) onto the penis of a user, wherein on the tubular sheath (10) a reservoir (103) in the form of a cavity (1030) provided on the distal end (101) is formed which comprises an opening (1031) in the direction of the proximal end (102) of the tubular sheath (10). The condom (1) according to the invention is characterised in that is comprises a capsule-like hollow body or a solid body (100) which is received in the cavity (1030) of the reservoir (103) in an interlockingly and / or frictionally fixed manner.

Description

condom DESCRIPTION Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a condom according to the preamble of patent claim 1. Field of application of the invention

[0002] The present invention relates to the field of condoms for use during sexual intercourse, particularly for protection against sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS / HIV, and for contraception. Amidst the numerous forms and methods of contraception, condoms are becoming increasingly important—statistically documented—as a contraceptive. Women increasingly understandably want to use fewer hormone-altering medications as contraceptives in order to maintain a more regulated natural hormone balance and avoid the side effects of conventional contraceptives.

[0003] The other contraceptives and methods available on the market also have their disadvantages in various areas and are difficult to find demand, especially in the area of ​​contraception and protection against unwanted pregnancy, but less so in protection against sexually transmitted diseases. At the same time, awareness and knowledge about possible sexually transmitted diseases, such as the risk of infection with the HIV virus and the possible consequences of AIDS, is steadily spreading worldwide. From a scientific perspective, the condom still offers the best protection against sexually transmitted diseases. Furthermore, the traditional condom offers the greatest distribution and availability, does not require prior medical attention, and typically does not cause side effects, except for allergic reactions in some users with the latex version. State of the art

[0004] The conventional male condom consists of a tubular sheath made of a thin, flexible material such as latex, plastic, or polyurethane film, which is closed at its distal end and open at the opposite, proximal end for slipping the condom onto the user's penis. The condom is rolled down from the tip of the penis while the penis is erect. The goal is to ensure that no air is left between the penis and the condom after rolling it down. The condom serves to separate the penis from the partner's genitals during sexual intercourse by means of a "protective membrane," primarily to protect the woman from conception and to protect against sexually transmitted diseases.The proximal end contains a peripheral bulge, a kind of rolled-up edge, which, due to its narrowing and thickening and the associated reduced elasticity, acts as a holding device against slipping and as protection against the release of ejaculate (semen fluid) after orgasm.

[0005] The thin-walled latex condom fits tightly to the penis without any air in between, so as to remain in a constant position on the penis during intercourse and not move at all. Traditional methods of manufacturing condoms include straight dipping or dipping and drying techniques, in which a phallic-shaped mandrel (positive template), usually made of a ceramic, metal, or glass composition, optionally coated with a coagulant, is immersed in a bath containing natural rubber latex or a solution of synthetic material such as polyurethane. The mandrel is immersed in the bath several times to a depth sufficient to produce the finished product. This involves the condom of the desired length plus an additional distance for the later rolled-up reinforced ring on the open side. Afterwards, especially with latex condoms, the condom is "vulcanized" at high heat, which makes the latex particularly elastic, tear-resistant, and durable.

[0006] Condoms, as they are known in the state of the art, suffer from several disadvantages. Satisfaction with the use and application of traditional and commercially available condoms is very low, especially among men, but also widely among women. Both sides report a noticeable adverse loss of "natural sensation" when using condoms, often associated with a reduction in desire on both sides and a resulting weakening of erection in the man. This, in turn, leads to further loss of sensation for both parties and a progressive loss of erection. A difficult-to-penetrate cycle / coil. This leads to widespread aversion to condom use.This in turn leads to an increased number of sexual intercourses without the use of condoms and the associated reduced protection against conception / pregnancy and reduced protection against sexually transmitted diseases. Description of the invention

[0007] The object of the present invention is to eliminate the aforementioned disadvantages and to create a condom which increases the low to non-existent “natural” sensation / sensitivity or the sensitivity of the user which is limited by the condom when using the condom during sexual intercourse.

[0008] According to the invention, the above object is achieved according to the preamble of claim 1 in conjunction with the characterizing features. Advantageous embodiments and further developments of the condom according to the invention are specified in the dependent subclaims.

[0009] The condom according to the invention consists of a tubular sheath which is closed at its distal end and open at its opposite, proximal end for slipping the condom onto the penis of a user, wherein a reservoir in the form of a cavity provided at the distal end is formed on the tubular sheath, which comprises an opening in the direction of the proximal end of the tubular sheath.

[0010] The tubular casing consists of a thin-walled, flexible material, which is made, for example, from a latex, plastic or polyurethane film.

[0011] The condom is characterized in that it comprises a capsule-like hollow body or a solid body which is held in the cavity of the reservoir in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner.

[0012] In the present case, a receptacle of the hollow or solid body is referred to as a form-fitting and / or force-fitting fixation, in which the corresponding form-fitting and / or force-fitting connection between the hollow body and the reservoir effectively prevents the inserted hollow body from being able to detach itself from the reservoir in the direction of the proximal end or that a movement of the hollow body in the direction of the proximal end is possible.

[0013] The features preferred within the scope of the present invention preferably serve as a general improvement / reduction of the widespread aversion to the necessary / sensible use / application of condoms during sexual intercourse. return and a resulting increased acceptance and continued use of these during sexual intercourse. Brief description of the drawings

[0014] Further objects, features, advantages and possible uses of the condom according to the invention will become apparent from the following description of an embodiment with reference to the drawings.

[0015] The drawings show

[0016] Fig. 1 shows the condom according to the invention in an advantageous embodiment in a side view with a hollow or solid body inserted within the reservoir, wherein the clamping, holding and / or closing means is designed here as a constriction in the opening area of ​​the reservoir;

[0017] Fig. 2 shows the condom according to the invention in a side view as in Fig. 1, with the hollow or solid body being shown outside the reservoir;

[0018] Fig. 3 shows the condom according to the invention in a side view in a further embodiment in which the constriction is formed from a shaped body which encloses the opening area of ​​the reservoir outside the tubular casing in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner;

[0019] Fig. 4 shows the condom according to the invention in a side view in a further embodiment of the invention, in which the clamping, holding and / or closing means is designed as a fixing element;

[0020] Fig. 5 the condom according to the invention in a side view in a further embodiment of the invention, in which the constriction by twisting and / or twisting the tubular casing forming the opening area of ​​the reservoir. Implementation of the invention

[0021] As can be seen from Fig. 1, this condom 1 is a further development of the classic condom. The advanced condom 1 is pulled completely over the penis by the man.

[0022] At the distal end 100 of the tubular sheath 10, at least one reservoir 103 is arranged or formed in the form of a cavity 1030 provided on the tubular sheath 10.

[0023] In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the cavity 1030 has, at least in some regions, a diameter DH which is smaller than the diameter DK of the hollow or solid body 100 in order to receive the hollow or solid body 100 in a force-fitting manner within the region with the smaller diameter DH due to the elasticity of the wall of the cavity 1030.

[0024] As can be seen from Figs. 3 to 4, preferably at least one clamping, holding and / or closing means 1032 for fixing the hollow or solid body 100 is arranged or formed in or on the tubular casing 10.

[0025] It may be advantageous if the clamping, holding and / or closing means 1032 is designed as a constriction 10320 in the opening region 1031 ' of the reservoir 103 which is smaller than the diameter DK of the hollow or solid body 100 (see Fig. 1 as an example).

[0026] Such a constriction 10320 can, for example, be formed from an elastic wall region of the tubular casing 10 in the opening region 1031 ' of the reservoir 103 of the tubular casing 10.

[0027] Such a constriction 10320 can further be formed from a shaped body which encloses the opening region 1031' of the reservoir 103 outside the tubular casing 10 in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner, wherein the shaped body is preferably designed to be elastic and / or flexible (see, for example, Fig. 3).

[0028] In a further embodiment of the invention, the clamping, holding and / or closing means 1032 is designed as an adhesive or bonding agent applied to or on the inner wall of the tubular casing 10 and / or the cavity 1030 and / or to the outer wall of the hollow or solid body 100.

[0029] In a further embodiment of the invention, the clamping, holding and / or closing means 1032 is designed as a fixing element that can be positively and / or non-positively attached to or inserted into the opening 1031 from the direction of the proximal end 102 in the direction of the distal end 101, wherein the fixing element has at least one fluid passage opening or is designed to be fluid-permeable (see Fig. 4 as an example).

[0030] In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the hollow body 100 is formed from a capsule shell 1000 and a liquid 1001 located therein.

[0031] The solid body 100 can preferably be designed such that it is formed at least partially or entirely from a material that can be melted by the action of heat, wherein the temperature required for the melting process of the solid body 100 is lower than the temperature required for the melting of the tubular casing. In this embodiment of the invention, the solid body 100 can, for example, be made from be made of a meltable material that melts when a body temperature of, for example, 30-40° Celsius is reached.

[0032] Furthermore, the solid body 100 can preferably be designed such that it melts under the influence of radiation acting externally on the reservoir 103, wherein the tubular casing 10 is designed such that it is not melted by the radiation that melts the solid body 100. A suitable radiation source for generating suitable radiation can be, for example, a radiant heater.

[0033] The solid body 100 can further be designed such that it melts under the influence of a substance to be introduced from the inside into the cavity 1030 of the reservoir 103.

[0034] The invention further provides a method by means of which a condom 1 is produced according to the previous embodiments.

[0035] Such a method provides, for example, that the hollow or solid body 100 is pressed or forced into the cavity 1030 of the reservoir 103.

[0036] Another example of the method provides that the hollow or solid body 100 is glued into the cavity 1030 of the reservoir 103.

[0037] Furthermore, it is conceivable that the hollow or solid body 100 is introduced into the cavity 1030 of the reservoir 103 and then a constriction 10320 in the form of a shaped body enclosing the opening region 1031 ' of the reservoir 103 outside the tubular casing 10 is attached to the tubular casing 10.

[0038] Another method for producing the condom provides that the hollow or solid body 100 is introduced into the cavity 1030 of the reservoir 103 and then a constriction 10320 is formed by twisting and / or twisting V of the tubular casing 10 forming the opening region 1031 ' of the reservoir 103.

[0039] The cavity 1030 of the reservoir 103 is—as described—preferably a component of the condom 1 (in one structure) or is created and "enclosed" in a separate production process. The hollow body 100 filled with a liquid can preferably be "bursted" by applying pressure with the fingers. After this process, the lubricating liquid spreads from the tip over the penis. This can be accelerated by gently rotating and moving the condom 1 back and forth on the penis.

[0040] Thanks to the fluid (e.g., the lubricant), condom 1 now has room to move around the man's penis. Thanks to the invention, the man's penis now moves back and forth within condom 1, rather than the penis, including the tightly fitting and as immobile as possible, within the genital opening (vagina / anus). List of reference numbers 1 condom 10 hose cover 100 hollow or solid bodies 101 distal end of the tubular sheath 102 proximal end of the tubular sheath 103 Reservoir 1000 capsule shells 1001 liquids 1002 Outer wall of the hollow or solid body 1030 Reservoir cavity 1031 Opening of the reservoir 1031 ' Reservoir opening area 1032 Clamping, holding and / or locking devices 10320 Narrowing in the opening area DH smaller diameter DK Diameter of the hollow or solid body Twisting

Claims

PATENT CLAIMS 1. Condom (1 ), consisting of a closed at its distal end (101 ) and at its opposite, proximal end (102) for slipping the condom (1) onto the penis of a user, an open tubular sheath (10), wherein a reservoir (103) in the form of a cavity (1030) provided at the distal end (101) is formed on the tubular sheath (10), which cavity comprises an opening (1031) in the direction of the proximal end (102) of the tubular sheath (10), characterized in that the condom (1) comprises a capsule-like hollow body or a solid body (100) which is arranged in the cavity (1030) of the reservoir (103) is held in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner.

2. Condom (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the hollow space (1030) has, at least in some regions, a smaller diameter (DH) than the diameter (DK) of the hollow or solid body (100), in order to receive the hollow or solid body (100) in a force-fitting manner within the region with the smaller diameter (DH) due to the elasticity of the wall of the hollow space (1030).

3. Condom (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that at least one clamping, holding and / or closing means (1032) for fixing the hollow or solid body (100) is arranged or formed in or on the tubular casing (10).

4. Condom (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that the clamping, holding and / or closing means (1032) is designed as a constriction (10320) in the opening region (1031') of the reservoir (103) which is smaller than the diameter (DK) of the hollow or solid body (100).

5. Condom (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that the constriction (10320) is formed from an elastic wall region of the tubular sheath (10) in the opening region (1031 ') of the reservoir (103) of the tubular sheath (10).

6. Condom (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that the constriction (10320) is formed from a shaped body which encloses the opening region (1031 ') of the reservoir (103) outside the tubular sheath (10) in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner.

7. Condom (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that the shaped body is elastic and / or flexible.

8. Condom (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that the clamping, holding and / or closing means (1032) is designed as an adhesive or bonding means applied to or on the inner wall of the tubular casing (10) and / or the hollow space (1030) and / or to the outer wall of the hollow or solid body (100).

9. Condom (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that the clamping, holding and / or closing means (1032) is designed as a fixing element which can be fitted or introduced in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner onto or into the opening (1031) from the direction of the proximal end (102) in the direction of the distal end (101), wherein the fixing element has at least one liquid passage opening or is designed to be liquid-permeable.

10. Condom (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hollow body (100) consists of a capsule shell (1000) and a liquid (1001) contained therein. 1 1. Condom (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the solid body (100) is designed such that it is formed at least partially or in part from a material which can be melted by the action of heat, the temperature required for the melting process of the solid body (100) being lower than the temperature required for the melting of the tubular casing (10).

12. Condom (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the solid body (100) is designed such that it melts under the influence of radiation acting on the reservoir (103) from the outside, wherein the tubular casing (10) is designed such that it is not melted by the radiation which melts the solid body (100).

13. Condom (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the solid body (100) is designed such that it melts under the action of a substance to be introduced from the inside into the cavity (1030) of the reservoir (103).

14. A method for producing a condom (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hollow or solid body (100) is pressed or forced into the cavity (1030) of the reservoir (103).

15. A method for producing a condom (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hollow or solid body (100) is glued into the cavity (1030) of the reservoir (103).

16. A method for producing a condom (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hollow or solid body (100) is introduced into the cavity (1030) of the reservoir (103) and then a constriction (10320) in the form of a shaped body enclosing the opening region (1031 ') of the reservoir (103) outside the tubular casing (10) is attached to the tubular casing (10).

17. A method for producing a condom (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hollow or solid body (100) is introduced into the cavity (1030) of the reservoir (103) and then a constriction (10320) is produced by twisting and / or twisting (V) of the tubular casing (10) forming the opening region (1031 *) of the reservoir (103).

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