Elastomeric Condom With Thickened Middle Portion for Slippage Prevention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional condoms fail to provide adequate protection against venereal infections due to slippage during intercourse, lack of sensation, loss of spontaneity, and inadequate coverage of the scrotum, leading to increased risks of STDs and unplanned pregnancies.
Innovation Solution
A condom device with a tubular portion for the penis, a pouch portion for the scrotum, and a middle portion with a thickness at least double the thickest of the other two, featuring an elastic ring for secure positioning around the base of the penis and scrotum, made of elastomeric material for improved fit and sensation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional condoms are used to cover only the shaft of the penis, then the device complexity is low, but the protection against STDs is inadequate because the scrotum and base of the penis are left vulnerable
Solution Approach 1:
The condom device is divided into three distinct portions: a tubular portion for the penis shaft, a pouch portion for the scrotum, and a middle portion connecting them. This segmentation allows each part to serve its specific protective function while maintaining overall structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the penis coverage function and scrotum coverage function into a single integrated condom device. The tubular and pouch portions are merged through the middle portion to create a unified protective barrier that covers both vulnerable areas simultaneously.
2Reliability
If traditional thin-walled condoms are used, then the ease of operation is high, but the reliability is low due to slippage during intercourse
Solution Approach 1:
The middle portion of the condom device has a greater thickness than the tubular and pouch portions. This localized thickening provides enhanced grip and friction at the critical connection point between penis and scrotum, preventing slippage without compromising the overall flexibility and ease of application.
3Ease of operation
If traditional condoms are applied after erection, then the loss of time is minimized, but the ease of operation is reduced due to loss of spontaneity
Solution Approach 1:
The condom device can be applied to the flaccid penis and scrotum before arousal occurs. The middle portion's thicker construction provides a secure anchor point that maintains proper positioning even during the transition from flaccid to erect state, enabling spontaneous use without requiring application after erection.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional thin condoms are used, then the sensation is preserved, but the reliability is reduced due to inadequate coverage of the scrotum
Solution Approach 1:
The pouch portion is designed as a separate segmented element specifically for scrotum coverage, allowing it to conform to the scrotal shape while maintaining thin walls for sensation. This segmentation enables targeted protection without requiring thick walls throughout the entire device.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The condom device provides enhanced protection against STDs, increased sensation, spontaneity, and erectile performance by securely covering the penis and scrotum, reducing slippage and allowing application before arousal, while also enhancing pleasure through lubricants and textures.
Implementation Method 1
The condom device is made of an elastomeric material
Data Source
AI summary
An elastomeric condom device including a tubular portion to cover the shaft of the penis, the tubular portion having a first thickness; a pouch portion to cover the scrotum, the pouch portion having a second thickness; and a middle portion provided between the tubular and pouch portions, the middle portion having a thickness that is at least double the thickness of the thickest of the first and second thicknesses. The middle portion includes an opening for insertion of the penis and scrotum, the opening defined by an elastic ring of heavier construction than the middle portion, wherein when the condom is in place over the male genitalia the elastic ring is positioned around the base of the penis and the scrotum at the torso of the body.