Packing for a condom

Abstract

The invention relates to a packing for a condom. The technical result consists in accelerating and simplifying the process of packing opening while simultaneously increasing the degree of correctness when opening the packing by the opening line. The packing for a condom comprises a covering provided with an opening line, located by the covering central crosswise perimeter, that, when opened, splits the covering into two parts, and a compound base located inside the covering and designed to hold the condom in a folded state, wherein each part of the compound base is equipped with at least one fastener in which a protrusion and / or notch are formed, wherein the size of the notch corresponds to the size of the protrusion, wherein the fasteners are arranged on the corresponding parts of the compound base in the opening line area so that each protrusion corresponds to the notch and engages with it.

Description

Packing for a condom

[0001] The invention relates to barrier contraceptives, more particularly, to a packing for a condom. Traditional packing for a condom represents a reliable covering made of flexible sheet material designed to store a condom sealed. For convenient usage such packings are provided with means to open the covering, for example a groove, a site with lower reliability on the edge of the packing, or an opening tape with one end left out to break the covering.

[0002] A disadvantage of the traditional packing for a condom is a long and inconvenient packing opening process, because before using the condom one has to waste time looking for a covering opening tool provided with the packing, for example, the groove, and next, having taken the packing edges on both sides with both hands, pulling it apart to make a tear. Under the circumstances when a condom is about to be used, extra seconds wasted to make the abovementioned motions, may be critical for a person. Herein, there is a chance to damage a condom in case of negligent and hurried opening of the packing, because a person in tense emotional state may apply unnecessary extra force to tear the covering. Besides, when using a condom as designed, the contact between fingers and the condom itself is inevitable, thus compromising the hygiene required. The abovementioned disadvantages of the traditional packing for a condom may result in refusal to use the condom.

[0003] Known is a packing for a condom (patent EP 1377242 B1, published on May 24th 2006). This packing consists of a covering with a condom inside, and two flat side grippers connected to it and to each other. The covering comprises an opening line, located by its central crosswise perimeter, parallel to side grippers, that, when opened, splits the covering into two similar parts. Herein, the covering is provided with four hook-shaped holders located at the corners of the covering to fix the condom within. The known packing is opened via pushing the side grippers with fingers resulting in tearing the packing apart by the opening line. Then the grippers are pulled apart to split the packing into two similar parts comprising the condom. Next, via catching the side grippers with fingers, the condom is put on the erect penis and removed from the packing via detaching it from the hook-shaped holders.

[0004] Known is a packing for a condom [patent RU 2515852, published on May 20th, 2014], consisting of a covering with the condom inside, two side grippers connected hereto and hook-shaped holders located inside the covering to fix the condom in the covering. The covering has an opening line, located by its central crosswise perimeter that, when opened, splits the covering into two parts. The covering surface is provided with at least two enforcement ribs located parallel to the opening line and symmetrical about it to act as pressure concentrators during opening the covering via breaking it up. Each side gripper with its one end is put inside the covering to be connected with at least one hook-shaped holder, while at the opposite side that is free of the covering, each side gripper is provided with a rest that fixes fingers position.

[0005] A disadvantage of the known technical solutions is the long process of packing opening with a low degree of correctness when opening the packing by the opening line due to the flat shape of the finger grip area and the low friction force between fingers and the smooth surface of the packing.Technical Problem

[0006] The technical result consists in accelerating and simplifying the process of packing opening while simultaneously increasing the degree of correctness when opening the packing by the opening line.Solution to Problem

[0007] The technical result is achieved due to the fact that the packing for a condom comprises a covering provided with an opening line, located by the covering central crosswise perimeter, that, when opened, splits the covering into two parts, a compound base located inside the covering and designed to hold the condom in a folded state, each part of the compound base is equipped with at least one fastener in which a protrusion and / or notch are formed, wherein the size of the notch corresponds to the size of the protrusion, the fasteners are arranged on the corresponding parts of the compound base in the opening line area so that each protrusion corresponds to the notch and engages with it.Advantageous Effects of Invention

[0008] Embodiments for the main technical solution development are possible, wherein:

[0009] - a fastener is fixed to a compound base or made in one piece with the compound base;

[0010] - each part of the compound base contains a substrate connected or made in one piece with at least one side gripper and at least one hook-shaped holder;

[0011] - each part of the compound base is a side gripper connected or made in one piece with at least one hook-shaped holder;

[0012] - the fastener is fixed to a hook-shaped holder;

[0013] - the fastener is made in one piece with the hook-shaped holder;

[0014] - each part of the compound base is equipped with two fasteners, each of which has one protrusion and one notch, wherein the fasteners are arranged so that protrusions and notches thereon do not coincide.

[0015] Thus, due to the claimed set of essential features, it became possible to accelerate and simplify the process of packing opening while simultaneously increasing the degree of correctness when opening the packing by the opening line due to the fact that each part of the compound base is equipped with at least one fastener, in which a protrusion and / or notch are formed, wherein the size of the notch corresponds to the size of the protrusion, and the fasteners are arranged on the corresponding parts of the compound base in the opening line area so that each protrusion corresponds to a notch and engages with it.

[0016] In the initial position, the protrusion and the notch ensure that the parts of the compound base are fixed to each other in the plane of the packing, thus ensuring an increase in leverage when bending the packing for opening. When opening the packing by bending it, the “protrusion-notch” pair becomes the rotation axis points for the parts of the compound base and ensures displacement of the axis of rotation from the middle of thickness to the edge. Thus, the edges of the opposite parts of the compound base provide additional geometric stretching of the packing side to accelerate and facilitate its tearing.

[0017] Examples of particular embodiments of the claimed invention and its practical applicability are disclosed herein with reference to the following description and the drawings.Fig.1

[0018] shows a schematic view for the opened packing for a condom (with a transparent covering).Fig.2

[0019] shows a schematic view for the packing for a condom with fasteners closed (with a transparent covering).Fig.3

[0020] shows an embodiment of one part of the compound base.

[0021] The packing for a condom (Figures 1-3) comprises a covering 1 provided with an opening line 2, located by the covering 1 central crosswise perimeter, that, when opened, splits the covering 1 into two parts.

[0022] Inside the covering 1 there is a compound base 3 designed to hold the condom 4 in a folded state.

[0023] Each part of the compound base 3 is equipped with at least one fastener 5 in which a protrusion 6 and / or notch 7 are formed, wherein the size of the notch 7 corresponds to the size of the protrusion 6.

[0024] The fasteners 5 are arranged on the corresponding parts of the compound base 3 in the opening line 2 area so that each protrusion 6 corresponds to the notch 7 and engages with it.

[0025] The fastener 5 can be fixed to the compound base 3 with glue or soldered, or made in one piece with the base 3 and produced by molding or casting.

[0026] Each part of the compound base 3 may be provided with a substrate () connected or made in one piece with at least one side gripper 8 and at least one hook-shaped holder 9.

[0027] Each part of the base 3 can be a side gripper 8, connected or made in one piece with at least one hook-shaped holder 9 (Figures 1 and 2).

[0028] The fastener 5 can be secured to the hook-shaped holder 9 ().

[0029] The fastener 5 can be made in one piece with the hook-shaped holder 9 (Figures 1-2), for example, produced by molding or casting.

[0030] Each part of the compound base 3 may be provided with two fasteners 5, each of which has one protrusion 6 and one notch 7, wherein the fasteners 5 are arranged so that the protrusions 6 and notches 7 on them do not coincide, i.e. on one fastener 5 the protrusion 6 is arranged, for example, in the upper part, and the notch 7 – in the lower part, and on the second fastener 5, which is located on the same part of the compound base 3, the protrusion 6 is arranged in the lower part, and the notch 7 – in the upper one ().

[0031] The covering 1 is made of a very touchy and sensitive material. Within the opening line 2 the material has lower reliability compared to the rest of the covering 1. The covering 1 can be provided with other known means to open the covering for example, a groove, an opening tape, etc.

[0032] The compound base 3 is made of at least two parts connected to each other by a temporary connection (for example, glued or connected by jumpers), collapsing when the packing is stretched in different directions, or connected via a condom 4 located therein and separating from each other when extracting the condom 4. The parts of the holder 2 can be held relative to each other, including only by the covering 1.

[0033] The middle part of the compound base 3 has a hole, along the perimeter of which the condom 4 ring is placed for convenient use of the condom 4 as designed.

[0034] The side grippers 8 may be provided with finger rests 6 (or ridging) to prevent fingers from sliding off when opening the covering 1. The side grippers 8 can also be made curved to create a larger arm of force when opening the covering 1.

[0035] The compound base 3 can be made of a flexible or rigid material, for example, a polymer material by casting or three-dimensional printing.

[0036] The compound base 3 can be entirely placed into the covering 1. It is also possible for the side grippers 8 to at least partially protrude from the covering 1. In this case, the covering is leak-proof glued or soldered throughout the perimeter of the side grippers 8.

[0037] To use the condom 4 as intended the packing for a condom is to be opened. To do so, one has to take the side grippers 8 (if any) or the edges of the compound base 3 with both hands and to pull them up or down (in vertical plane) resulting in breaking the covering 1 by the opening line 2. Next, to fully split the covering 1 in two parts one has to pull the side grippers 8 (if any) or the edges of the compound base 3 apart (in horizontal plane). Herein, due to the condom 4 fixation by the hook-shaped holders 9, the condom 4 would also be stretched and the condom 4 ring diameter would increase. This provides an opportunity for putting the condom 4 onto the erect penis (not shown on drawing) in the correct orientation fast and convenient, without touching the condom 4 with fingers. Upon at least partial unwinding of the condom 4 ring, the thickness of the ring will decrease and the condom 4 will be able to easily separate from the compound base 3.Examples

[0038] Example 1.

[0039] Each part of the compound base 3 is provided with one fastener 5, in which one protrusion 6 and one notch 7 are formed, wherein the size of the notch 7 corresponds to the size of the protrusion 6.

[0040] In this case, on one part of the compound base 3, the protrusion 6 is arranged above the notch 7, and on the second part of the compound base 3 – in other way, so that the fasteners 5 engage with each other.

[0041] Each part of the compound base 3 is a side gripper 8, made in one piece with one hook-shaped holder 9, and the fasteners 5 are secured to the hook-shaped holders 9.

[0042] Example 2.

[0043] Each part of the compound base 3 is provided with one fastener 5, in which one protrusion 6 or one notch 7 is formed, wherein the size of the notch 7 corresponds to the size of the protrusion 6.

[0044] In this case, one part of the compound base 3 is provided with a protrusion 6, and the second part of the compound base 3 has a notch 7, so that the fasteners 5 engage with each other.

[0045] Each part of the compound base 3 is a side gripper 8, made in one piece with one hook-shaped holder 9, and the fasteners 5 are made in one piece with the hook-shaped holders 9.

[0046] Example 3.

[0047] Each part of the compound base 3 is provided with two fasteners 5, each of which has one protrusion 6 and one notch 7, wherein the fasteners 5 are arranged so that the protrusions 6 and notches 7 on them do not coincide, i.e. on one fastener 5, the protrusion 6 is arranged, for example, in the upper part, and the notch 7 – in the lower part, and on the second fastener 5, which is located on the same part of the compound base 3, the protrusion 6 is arranged in the lower part, and the notch 7 – in the upper one.

[0048] In this case, the fasteners 5, located on the other part of the compound base 3, have protrusions 6 and notches 7 arranged so as to engage with the protrusions 6 and notches 7, located, respectively, on the fasteners 5 of the different part of the compound base 3.

[0049] Each part of the compound base 3 is a substrate equipped with two hook-shaped holders 9, and the fasteners 5 are secured to the hook-shaped holders 9.

[0050] Example 4.

[0051] Each part of the compound base 3 is provided with two fasteners 5, each of which has one protrusion 6 and one notch 7, wherein the fasteners 5 are arranged so that the protrusions 6 and notches 7 on them do not coincide, i.e. on one fastener 5, the protrusion 6 is arranged on the left part, and the notch 7 – on the right part, and on the second fastener 5, which is located on the same part of the compound base 3, the protrusion 6 is arranged on the right part, and the notch 7 – on the left one.

[0052] In this case, the fasteners 5, located on the other part of the compound base 3, have protrusions 6 and notches 7 arranged so as to engage with the protrusions 6 and notches 7, located respectively, on the fasteners 5 of the different part of the compound base 3.

[0053] Each part of the compound base 3 is a substrate equipped with two hook-shaped holders 9, and the fasteners 5 are made in one piece with the hook-shaped holders 9.

[0054] Example 5.

[0055] Each part of the compound base 3 is provided with two fasteners 5, each of which has one protrusion 6 or one notch 7, wherein the arrangement of the protrusions 6 and notches 7 on them does not coincide, i.e. on the two fasteners 5, which are located on one part of the compound base 3, the protrusion 6 is arranged on the left fastener 5, and the notch 7 is arranged on the right fastener 5.

[0056] In this case, the fasteners 5, located on the other part of the compound base 3, have the protrusion 6 and the notch 7 arranged so as to engage with the protrusion 6 and notch 7, located, respectively, on the fasteners 5 of the different part of the compound base 3.

[0057] Each part of the compound base 3 is a side gripper 8, made in one piece with one hook-shaped holder 9, and the fasteners 5 are made in one piece with the hook-shaped holders 9.

[0058] Example 6.

[0059] Each part of the compound base 3 is provided with four fasteners 5, each of which has one protrusion 6 and one notch 7, wherein the arrangement of the protrusions 6 and notches 7 on the fasteners 5 of different parts of the compound base 3 does not coincide.

[0060] In this case, the fasteners 5, located on the other part of the base 3, have protrusions 6 and notches 7 arranged so as to engage with the protrusions 6 and notches 7, located, respectively, on the fasteners 5 of the different part of the compound base 3.

[0061] Each part of the compound base 3 is a side gripper 8 fixed to one hook-shaped holder 9, and the fasteners 5 are connected in pairs to the hook-shaped holders 9.Patent Literature

[0062] EP 1377242 B1, published on May 24th 2006.

[0063] RU 2515852, published on May 20th, 2014.

Claims

. Packing for a condom comprising a covering provided with an opening line, located by the covering central crosswise perimeter, that, when opened, splits the covering into two parts, and a compound base located inside the covering and designed to hold the condom in a folded state, characterized in that each part of the compound base is equipped with at least one fastener in which a protrusion and / or notch are formed, wherein the size of the notch corresponds to the size of the protrusion, and the fasteners are arranged on the corresponding parts of the compound base in the opening line area, wherein the fasteners, located on one part of the compound base, have protrusions and notches arranged so as to engage with protrusions and notches, located, respectively, on the fasteners of the different part of the compound base.The packing for a condom according to claim 1, characterized in that a fastener is connected or made in one piece with the compound base.The packing for a condom according to claim 1, characterized in that each part of the compound base contains a substrate connected or made in one piece with at least one side gripper and at least one hook-shaped holder.The packing for a condom according to claim 1, characterized in that each part of the compound base is a side gripper connected or made in one piece with at least one hook-shaped holder.The packing for a condom according to claim 4, characterized in that the fastener is fixed to a hook-shaped holder.The packing for a condom according to claim 4, characterized in that the fastener is made in one piece with the hook-shaped holder.The packing for a condom according to claim 1, characterized in that each part of the compound base is equipped with two fasteners, each of which has one protrusion and one notch, wherein the fasteners are arranged so that protrusions and notches thereon do not coincide.

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