Condom

Abstract

The invention relates to a condom (1) comprising a tubular condom body (10) which is closed at its distal end (101) and open at its opposite proximal end (102) for the condom (1) to be put on the penis of a user, wherein a semen reservoir (103) is designed in the condom body (10), which is in the form of a cavity (1030) provided at the distal end (101), which comprises an opening (1031) in the direction of the proximal end (102) of the condom body (10). The condom (1) according to the invention is characterized in that it comprises a capsule-shaped hollow or solid body (100) which is fixedly accommodated in the cavity (1030) of the semen reservoir (103) in a form- and / or force-fit manner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a condom as described in the preamble of claim 1.

[0002] Application areas of the invention This invention relates to the field of condoms for sexual activity, particularly for the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases including AIDS / HIV, and for contraception. Among the many forms and methods of contraception, condoms are increasingly important as a contraceptive tool, a fact supported by statistical data. Understandably, more and more women wish to reduce their use of hormone-altering medications as contraceptives in order to maintain more regular natural hormone levels and avoid the known side effects of these drugs.

[0003] Other contraceptive tools and methods available on the market also have drawbacks in various aspects and are difficult to find, especially since they are usually limited to contraception and prevention of unintended pregnancy, offering weaker protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). However, public awareness and understanding of potential STIs (e.g., the risk of HIV infection and the possible consequences of AIDS) are continuously improving globally. From a scientific perspective, condoms still provide the best protection against STIs. Furthermore, traditional condoms have the highest availability and prevalence, require no prior medical consultation, and generally do not cause side effects, except for a small percentage of users who experience allergic reactions to latex.

[0004] Existing technology Traditional male condoms consist of a tubular shaft that is closed at its distal end and open at its proximal end for slipping over the user's penis. The tubular shaft is made of a thin-walled, flexible material (e.g., latex, plastic, or polyurethane film). The condom must be rolled up from the tip during penile erection. The purpose is to ensure no air is trapped between the penis and the condom after rolling. The condom's function is to separate the penis from the partner's genitals during sexual intercourse, particularly protecting women from pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. The proximal end includes a circumferential rolled edge, which, through narrowing and thickening and thus reduced elasticity, serves both to prevent slippage and to prevent leakage of ejaculate (semen) after orgasm.

[0005] These thin-walled latex condoms conform as closely as possible to the penis, leaving no air gaps between the condom and the penis, so they remain in the same position on the penis during intercourse and do not shift at all. Traditional condom manufacturing methods include the so-called direct immersion or dip-drying technique, in which a penis-shaped mold (male mold, usually made of a ceramic, metal, or glass composition, and coated with a coagulant if necessary) is immersed in a tank containing a solution of synthetic materials such as natural rubber latex or polyurethane. During this process, the mold is immersed in the tank multiple times, to a depth sufficient to form the final product. The immersion depth is the required length of condom plus the additional distance of the reinforcing ring that is subsequently rolled up on the open side. Subsequently, especially for latex condoms, they are "vulcanized" at high temperatures, which makes the latex particularly elastic, tear-resistant, and durable.

[0006] Condoms known in the present technology have several drawbacks. Satisfaction with the use and experience of traditional and commercially available condoms is very low, particularly among women as well as men. Both partners report a perceptible loss of "natural sensation" when using condoms, often accompanied by reduced pleasure and consequently, weakened male erections. This, in turn, leads to further loss of sensation and further erectile dysfunction, creating a vicious cycle / spiral that is difficult to break. This can lead to widespread aversion to condom use. This, in turn, leads to an increase in unprotected sex, thereby reducing its effectiveness in preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. Invention Overview The purpose of this invention is to eliminate the above-mentioned drawbacks and to provide a condom that can enhance the user's weak or even absent "natural" sensation / sensitivity during sexual intercourse, or improve sensitivity that is limited by the condom.

[0008] According to the invention, the above-mentioned objective is achieved by combining the features of the preamble and the characterizing portion of claim 1. Advantageous designs and improvements of the condom according to the invention are given in the dependent claims.

[0009] The condom according to the invention includes a tubular body that is closed at its distal end and open at its opposite proximal end for fitting the condom onto the user's penis, wherein a reservoir is provided in the tubular body as a cavity disposed at the distal end, the cavity including an opening in the direction of the proximal end of the tubular body.

[0010] The tubular sheath is made of a thin-walled flexible material, such as a latex film, plastic film, or polyurethane film.

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

[0012] In this application, the fixed accommodation of a hollow or solid body by means of shape fit and / or force fit means that the corresponding shape fit and / or force fit formed between the hollow body and the seminal vesicle effectively prevents the inserted hollow body from detaching from the seminal vesicle in the proximal direction, or avoids the hollow body from moving in the proximal direction.

[0013] In the context of this invention, preferred features are preferably intended to generally improve / reduce widespread resistance to the necessary / reasonable use / application of condoms during sexual activity, thereby increasing condom acceptance and wider use during sexual activity. Brief description of the attached diagram Further objectives, features, advantages, and applications of the condoms according to the present invention can be derived from the following description of embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0015] In the attached diagram: Figure 1 A side view of an advantageous embodiment of a condom according to the invention is shown, wherein a hollow or solid body is inserted into a reservoir tip, wherein the clamping, holding and / or closing mechanism is designed as a narrowing portion in the opening region of the reservoir tip. Figure 2 As shown Figure 1 The side view of the condom according to the invention is shown, wherein a hollow or solid body is shown outside the reservoir tip; Figure 3 A side view of another embodiment of the condom according to the invention is shown, wherein the narrowing is formed by a molded body that surrounds the opening region of the reservoir tip in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner outside the tubular body; Figure 4 A side view of a condom according to the invention is shown in another embodiment of the invention, wherein the clamping, retaining and / or closing mechanism is designed as a fixing element; Figure 5 A side view of a condom according to the invention is shown in another embodiment, wherein the narrowing is formed by twisting and / or wringing the tubular sheath that forms the opening region of the reservoir tip. Implementation of the invention

[0016] like Figure 1 As shown, the condom 1 of the present invention is an improvement on the classic condom. The improved condom 1 is completely covered by the penis by the male.

[0017] At the distal end 100 of the tubular sheath 10, at least one seminal vesicle 103 is arranged or designed, which is in the form of a cavity 1030 disposed in the tubular sheath 10.

[0018] In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the cavity 1030 has a diameter DH smaller than the diameter DK of the hollow or solid body 100 in at least some regions, so that the hollow or solid body 100 is fixedly accommodated in the region with the smaller diameter DH by means of the elasticity of the walls of the cavity 1030.

[0019] like Figures 3 to 4 As shown, at least one clamping, holding and / or closing mechanism 1032 for fixing the hollow or solid body 100 is preferably arranged or formed in or at the tubular sleeve 10.

[0020] Advantageously, the clamping, holding, and / or closing mechanism 1032 is designed as a narrowing 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 example). Figure 1 ).

[0021] This narrowing 10320 can be formed, for example, by an elastic wall region in the opening region 1031' of the seminal vesicle 103 of the tubular sheath 10.

[0022] This narrowing portion 10320 can also be formed by a molded body that surrounds the opening region 1031' of the seminal vesicle 103 outside the tubular sleeve 10 in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner, wherein the molded body is preferably designed to be elastic and / or flexible (see example). Figure 3 ).

[0023] In another embodiment of the invention, the clamping, holding and / or closing mechanism 1032 is designed as an adhesive or adhesive that is attached to or applied to the inner wall of the tubular sleeve 10 and / or the cavity 1030 and / or the outer wall of the hollow or solid body 100.

[0024] In another embodiment of the invention, the clamping, holding, and / or closing mechanism 1032 is designed as a fixing element that is mounted to or introduced into the opening 1031 from the proximal end 102 toward the distal end 101 in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner, wherein the fixing element has at least one liquid through-hole or is designed to be liquid-permeable (see example). Figure 4 ).

[0025] In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the hollow body 100 consists of a capsule body 1000 and a liquid 1001 located therein.

[0026] Preferably, the solid body 100 can be designed such that at least some regions or portions of the solid body are formed of a material that is fusible by thermal action, wherein the melting process of the solid body 100 requires a lower temperature than the melting temperature required for the tubular sheath. In this embodiment of the invention, the solid body 100 can be formed, for example, of a fusible material that melts at, for example, a human body temperature of 30-40 degrees Celsius.

[0027] Furthermore, the solid body 100 can preferably be designed such that it melts under the influence of external radiation acting on the seminal vesicle 103, wherein the tubular sheath 10 is designed such that it does not melt due to the radiation that melts the solid body 100. A suitable radiator for generating suitable radiation can be, for example, a heating radiator.

[0028] The solid body 100 can also be designed such that the solid body melts under the action of a substance introduced from the inside into the cavity 1030 of the seminal vesicle 103.

[0029] The present invention also provides a method for manufacturing the condom 1 according to the foregoing embodiments.

[0030] This method, for example, specifies that a hollow or solid body 100 is pressed or squeezed into the cavity 1030 of the seminal vesicle 103.

[0031] Another example of the method specifies that a hollow or solid body 100 is adhered to the cavity 1030 of the seminal vesicle 103.

[0032] Alternatively, it is conceivable to introduce a hollow or solid body 100 into the cavity 1030 of the seminal vesicle 103, and then install a narrowing portion 10320 at the tubular sleeve 10, the narrowing portion being a molded body that surrounds the opening region 1031' of the seminal vesicle 103 outside the tubular sleeve 10.

[0033] Another method for manufacturing condoms specifies that a hollow or solid body 100 is introduced into the cavity 1030 of the reservoir 103, and then a narrow portion 10320 is formed by twisting and / or wringing the tubular sheath 10 that forms the opening region 1031' of the reservoir 103.

[0034] As described above, the cavity 1030 of the reservoir 103 is preferably an integral part of the condom 1, or is manufactured and "attached" in a separate manufacturing process. The liquid-filled hollow body 100 can preferably be "ruptured" by applying pressure with a finger. After this process, lubricant is distributed onto the penis from the tip; this process can be accelerated by gently rotating and moving the condom 1 back and forth on the penis.

[0035] With the aid of this liquid (e.g., lubricant), the condom 1 now has room to move on the male penis. Through this invention, the penis can now move back and forth inside the condom 1, instead of the male penis moving together with the tightly fitted and as immobile as possible inside the opening of the genitals.

[0036] Reference tag list 1. Condom 10 Tubular sheath 100 Hollow or solid bodies 101 Distal end of the tubular sheath 102 Proximal end of the tubular sheath 103. Seminal vesicles 1000 capsules 1001 Liquid 1002 The outer wall of a hollow or solid body 1030 The cavity of the seminal vesicle 1031 Opening of the seminal vesicle 1031' Opening area of ​​the seminal vesicle 1032 Clamping, holding and / or closing mechanism 10320 narrowing in the opening area DH smaller diameter DK Diameter of hollow or solid body V. Twist.

Claims

1. A condom (1) comprising a tubular body (10) closed at its distal end (101) and open at its opposite proximal end (102) for placing the condom (1) onto the penis of a user, wherein, A sperm reservoir (103) is designed at the tubular sheath (10), and the sperm reservoir is in the form of a cavity (1030) located at the distal end (101), the cavity including an opening (1031) in the direction of the proximal end (102) of the tubular sheath (10). Its features are, The condom (1) includes a capsule-shaped hollow or solid body (100), which is fixedly housed in the cavity (1030) of the reservoir capsule (103) in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner.

2. The condom (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cavity (1030) has a diameter (DH) smaller than the diameter (DK) of the hollow or solid body (100) in at least some regions, so that the hollow or solid body (100) can be fixedly accommodated in a force-fitted manner in the region with the smaller diameter (DH) by means of the elasticity of the wall of the cavity (1030).

3. The condom (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, At least one clamping, holding and / or closing mechanism (1032) for securing the hollow or solid body (100) is arranged or formed in or at the tubular sleeve (10).

4. The condom (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The clamping, holding and / or closing mechanism (1032) is designed as a narrowing (10320) in the opening region (1031') of the seminal vesicle (103), the narrowing (10320) being smaller than the diameter (DK) of the hollow or solid body (100).

5. The condom (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that, The narrowing portion (10320) is formed by the elastic wall region of the tubular sleeve (10) in the opening region (1031') of the seminal vesicle (103) of the tubular sleeve (10).

6. The condom (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that, The narrowing portion (10320) is formed by a molded body that surrounds the opening region (1031') of the seminal vesicle (103) outside the tubular sleeve (10) in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner.

7. The condom (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The molded body is designed to be elastic and / or flexible.

8. The condom (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The clamping, holding and / or closing mechanism (1032) is designed as an adhesive or tack that is attached to or applied to the inner wall of the tubular sleeve (10) and / or the inner wall of the cavity (1030) and / or the outer wall of the hollow or solid body (100).

9. The condom (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The clamping, holding and / or closing mechanism (1032) is designed as a fixing element that is mounted to or introduced into the opening (1031) from the proximal end (102) toward the distal end (101) in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner, wherein the fixing element has at least one liquid through hole or is designed to be liquid-permeable.

10. The condom (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The hollow body (100) consists of a capsule shell (1000) and a liquid (1001) therein.

11. The condom (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The solid body (100) is designed such that it is formed, at least in some regions or in part, of a material that is fusible by thermal action, 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 sleeve (10).

12. The condom (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The solid body (100) is designed such that it melts under the action of radiation acting on the seminal vesicle (103) from the outside, wherein the tubular sheath (10) is designed such that it does not melt due to the radiation that melts the solid body (100).

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

14. A method for manufacturing a condom (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, Its features are, The hollow or solid body (100) is pressed or squeezed into the cavity (1030) of the seminal vesicle (103).

15. A method for manufacturing a condom (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, Its features are, The hollow or solid body (100) is attached to the cavity (1030) of the seminal vesicle (103).

16. A method for manufacturing a condom (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, Its features are, The hollow or solid body (100) is introduced into the cavity (1030) of the seminal vesicle (103), and then a narrowing portion (10320) is installed at the tubular sleeve (10), the narrowing portion being a shaped body that surrounds the opening region (1031') of the seminal vesicle (103) outside the tubular sleeve (10).

17. A method for manufacturing a condom (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, Its features are, The hollow or solid body (100) is introduced into the cavity (1030) of the seminal vesicle (103), and the narrow portion (10320) is formed by twisting and / or wringing (V) the tubular sleeve (10) that forms the opening region (1031') of the seminal vesicle (103).

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