CONDOM

Abstract

The invention relates to a condom (1) consisting of a tubular sheath (10) which is closed at the distal end (100) thereof and open at the opposite proximal end (101) thereof in order to slip the condom (1) onto the penis of a user, said tubular sheath being made of a flexible thin-walled material, wherein the tubular sheath (10) comprises an elastic ring (102) which is arranged at the proximal end (101) of the tubular sheath. The condom (1) according to the invention is characterized by comprising at least one receiving area (103), which a) extends from the ring (102) in the distal direction (DR) with respect to the tubular sheath (10) or b) adjoins the ring (102) in the proximal direction (PR), for inserting the scrotum (2) of the user.

Description

condom DESCRIPTION Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a condom according to the preamble of claim 1. Application area of ​​the invention

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of condoms for use during sexual intercourse, in particular for protection against sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS / HIV, and for contraception. Among the numerous forms and methods of contraception, the condom is gaining increasing importance – statistically recorded and verifiable – as a contraceptive. Understandably, women increasingly want to use less hormone-altering drugs as contraceptives in order to maintain a more stable natural hormonal balance and to avoid the side effects of known methods.

[0002] Other contraceptives and methods available on the market also have their drawbacks in various areas and find little demand, especially often only for contraception and protection against unwanted pregnancy, but less so for protection against sexually transmitted infections. However, awareness of and knowledge about possible sexually transmitted infections, such as the risk of HIV infection and the potential consequences of AIDS, is steadily spreading worldwide. From a scientific perspective, condoms still offer the best protection against sexually transmitted infections. Transmissible sexually transmitted diseases. Furthermore, the traditional condom offers the highest distribution and availability, does not require a prior doctor's visit, and usually does not cause any side effects, apart from allergic reactions to the latex version in some users. State of the art

[0003] The conventional male condom consists of a sheath made of a thin, flexible material such as latex, plastic, or polyurethane film. It is closed at its distal end and open at its proximal end for rolling onto the user's penis. The condom is rolled down from the tip of the penis to the penis when the penis is erect. The goal is to ensure that no air remains between the penis and the condom after it has been rolled down. The condom's purpose is to separate the penis from the partner's genitals during intercourse, primarily to protect the woman from pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.The proximal end contains a peripheral ridge, a kind of rolled-up edge, which, through its narrowing and thickening and the associated reduced elasticity, acts as a retaining device against slippage and as protection against leakage of ejaculate (semen) after orgasm.

[0004] The thin-walled latex condom fits snugly around the penis without any air pockets, ensuring it stays in place during intercourse and doesn't move at all. Traditional condom manufacturing methods include straight dipping or dipping and drying techniques, in which a phallic-shaped mandrel (positive template), usually made of a ceramic, metal, or glass composite, sometimes coated with a coagulant, is dipped into a bath containing natural rubber latex or a solution of Synthetic material such as polyurethane. The mandrel is repeatedly dipped into the bath to a depth sufficient to produce the finished product. This includes the condom of the desired length plus an additional space for the later rolled-up, reinforced ring at the open end. Then, especially with latex condoms, the material is "vulcanized" at high heat, which makes the latex particularly elastic, tear-resistant, and durable.

[0005] Condoms, as they are currently known, suffer from several disadvantages. Satisfaction with the use of traditional, commercially available condoms is very low, especially among men, but also widely among women. Both partners report a noticeable loss of "natural sensation" when using condoms, often accompanied by a decrease in desire for both and a resulting weakening of the erection in men. This, in turn, leads to a further loss of sensation for both partners and a progressive loss of erection. It's a vicious cycle that is difficult to break. 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.

[0006] Another disadvantage becomes apparent after intercourse has ended. The previously known and conventionally used condom can very easily slip off immediately after the man's ejaculation and the subsequent rapid subsiding of the erection. Therefore, it is not possible for the penis to remain inside the vagina with a classic condom, often interrupting the natural afterglow of the moment. Furthermore, due to a lack of adhesion and pressure, the condom does not stay on the penis and slips off, especially... Semen is released very quickly immediately after intercourse, which can lead to unwanted leakage and poses a significant risk of pregnancy and disease transmission. This risk also exists during intercourse itself and before ejaculation, especially in cases of flaccidity / loss of erection or a weakening of the penis (which can have various causes), as the condom can slip off in these situations as well. Description of the invention

[0007] The present invention aims to eliminate the aforementioned disadvantages and to create a condom that effectively prevents unintentional slippage during or after sexual intercourse. Furthermore, it aims to reduce the risk of a weakening or sagging erection in the active, using man. In this respect, the invention is intended to improve the maintenance of an erection.

[0008] According to the invention, the aforementioned problem is solved 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 claims.

[0009] The condom according to the invention consists of a tubular sheath made of a thin-walled, flexible material, 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 the tubular sheath comprises an elastic ring arranged at its proximal end.

[0010] According to the invention, the condom is characterized in that the condom comprises at least one a) extending from the ring (102) in a distal direction (DR) with respect to the tube sheath or b) adjoining the ring in a proximal direction for the insertion of the user's scrotum.

[0011] The invention preferably relates to a further development of the classic condom. The improved condom is pulled completely over the penis by the man, extending behind the scrotum and directly to the base of the penis shaft. The scrotum itself is guided through the opening, thus securing the condom in place. The improved design, including the opening, preferably serves two primary purposes.

[0012] The intensity of sensation for the man is increased because the basic principle of condom use is completely reversed. Originally, the condom is pulled / rolled onto the man's erect penis and fits snugly. The condom and the penis move together and in a similar fashion within the genital opening (vagina / anus). Movement of the penis within the condom is not intended.

[0013] In the present invention, however, this basic principle is reversed. The condom fits more loosely on the penis, and a conveniently provided fluid (lubricant) inside the condom enables and promotes lubrication. The gel-like lubricant is "exposed" from the outset inside / on the inside of the condom / between the condom and the penis in the first third of the condom, viewed from the closed end. Thanks to the lubricant, the condom now has room to move on the man's penis. With this invention, the penis now moves back and forth inside the condom, rather than the penis, including the tightly fitting condom. the and, if possible, immobile condom on the man's side inside the genital opening (vagina / anus). It should be emphasized here that the present invention naturally also functions without a lubricant.

[0014] The inventive design of the condom (preferably on the lower longitudinal side; underside when viewed from above) guides the scrotum, thereby maximally preventing the condom from slipping off, particularly during intercourse, thanks to a lubricant preferably present inside, and especially also when the erection subsides. Furthermore, the posterior ring, which lies directly against the shaft, also serves to enhance / maintain the erection (similar to a penis ring). By shifting the ring, compared to a conventional condom, from the posterior midpoint of the penis (before the start of the scrotum) to the base of the penis behind the scrotum

[0001] , a blood retention system is created, which strengthens the erection and reduces blood outflow. Brief description of the drawings

[0015] Further objectives, features, advantages and application possibilities of the condom according to the invention will become apparent from the following description of an exemplary embodiment with reference to the drawings.

[0016] The drawings show

[0017] Figs. 1 and 2 show the condom according to the invention in a particularly advantageous embodiment to variant a) in side view (Fig. 1 ) and in perspective view (Fig. 2).

[0018] Fig. 3 shows the condom according to the invention in a further advantageous embodiment to variant b) in side view;

[0019] Figs. 4 to 6 show the condom according to the invention in this embodiment to variant b) in several perspective views. Implementation of the invention

[0020] As can be seen from Figures 1 and 2, in a variant a) and a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the receptacle 103 is designed as a cutout or recess in a proximal end region 1010 in / on a longitudinal side wall 104 of the hose sheath 10. For this purpose, the receptacle 103 can, for example, be an opening in / on a longitudinal side wall 104 of the hose sheath 10 and / or comprise an opening.

[0021] In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the receptacle 103 can also be arranged or formed on the ring 102 in a version designated as variant b) and shown in Figs. 3 to 6, or the receptacle 103 can be arranged or formed only on a ring section 1020 of the ring 102, wherein it is further preferred to arrange or form the receptacle 103 only with a section 1030 of the receptacle 103 on the ring 102 or on a ring section 1020.

[0022] In such an embodiment of the invention according to Figs. 3 to 6, the receptacle 103 and the ring 102 can be aligned and / or alignable at an angle W to each other.

[0023] In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the receptacle 103 is oval-shaped, circular or ring-shaped, although of course other geometric forms are also possible.

[0024] The receptacle 103 preferably has a bead- or cushion-like elastic edge 1031.

[0025] Furthermore, the hose sheath 10, the ring 102 and the receptacle 103 are advantageously formed from a common molded part, and in a further embodiment it is also conceivable that the hose sheath 10, the ring 102 and / or the receptacle 103 are formed from several molded parts which are irreversibly joined together in the manufacturing process.

[0026] Furthermore, when using the condom 1 on a penis, the tube sheath 10 can be designed in such a way that the penis is covered above the user's scrotum 2.

[0027] Furthermore, the receptacle 103 is preferably designed and / or arranged on the tube sheath 10 such that it lies within the tube sheath 10 in an initially rolled-up starting position and the receptacle 103 can be brought into a final position at the proximal end 101 of the tube sheath 10 when the user rolls the tube sheath 10 while putting on the condom.

[0028] The width of the opening 103 preferably corresponds approximately to the width of the hose sheath 10. List of reference numbers 1 condom 2 scrotum 10 hose casing 100 distal, closed end of the tube sheath 101 proximal, open end of the hose sheath 102 elastic rings 103 recording 104 Side wall of the hose casing 1010 proximal end area 1020 Ring section on the elastic ring 1030 section at the recording 1031 elastic edge of the recording DR distal direction PR proximal direction W angle

Claims

PATENT CLAIMS Condom (1), consisting of a tubular sheath (10) made of a thin-walled, flexible material, which is closed at its distal end (100) and open at its opposite, proximal end (101) for pulling the condom (1) over the penis of a user, wherein the tubular sheath (10) comprises an elastic ring (102) arranged at its proximal end (101), characterized in that the condom (1) comprises at least one receptacle (103) for inserting the scrotum (2) of the user a) extending from the ring (102) in the distal direction (DR) with respect to the tubular sheath (10) or b) adjoining the ring (102) in the proximal direction (PR). Condom (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the receptacle (103) is designed as a cutout or recess in a proximal end region (1010) in / on a longitudinal side wall (104) of the tubular sheath (10).Condom (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the receptacle (103) is arranged or formed on the ring (102). Condom (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that. the receptacle (103) is an opening in / on a longitudinal side wall (104) of the tubular casing (10) and / or comprises an opening.

5. Condom (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacle (103) is oval or circular in shape.

6. Condom (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacle (103) is annular.

7. Condom (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that the receptacle (103) is arranged or formed only on a ring section (1020) of the ring (102).

8. Condom (1) according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the receptacle (103) is arranged or formed with only a portion (1030) of the receptacle (103) on the ring (102) or on a ring portion (1020).

9. Condom (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacle (103) and the ring (102) are aligned and / or alignable at an angle (W) to one another.

10. Condom (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacle (103) has a bead-like or cushion-like, elastic edge (1031). 1 . Condom (1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tubular sheath (10), the ring (102) and the receptacle (103) are formed from a common molded part. . Condom (1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tubular sheath (10), the ring (102) and the receptacle (103) are formed from several molded parts which are irreversibly connected to one another during the manufacturing process. . Condom (1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tubular sheath (10) is designed such that, when the condom (1 ) is used on a penis, the penis is covered above the scrotum (2) of the user. .Condom (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacle (103) is designed and / or arranged on the tubular sheath (10) in such a way that, in an initially rolled-up starting position of the tubular sheath (10), it lies within the tubular sheath (10), and the receptacle (103) can be brought into a final position upon a rolling movement of the tubular sheath (10) by the user when the condom is pulled over the proximal end (101) of the tubular sheath (10). Condom (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the width of the receptacle (103) corresponds approximately to the width of the tubular sheath (10).