US4820290A
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Prophylatic device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-09-15
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Granted: 1989-04-11
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Expires: 2007-09-15
Abstract
Abstract An abbreviated condom adapted to fit over the head of the penis the condom having a thin impervious hood with an open end having a continuous sealed connection to a wide, relatively thicker elastic band, the band being designed to be positioned in the coronal sulcus to prevent leakage of fluids collected in the hood.
Inventors
- 👤 James H. Yahr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:39
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F6/00; A61F6/02; A61F6/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
An abbreviated condom comprising a thin sheath formed in a hood with an open end, and, a relatively wide and thick elastic band, the open end of the hood having a continuous sealed connection with the band, the band forming an open end to the condom, the hood and band being constructed and sized to adapt to the end of a penis with the hood covering the glans and the band seating around the control sulcus and providing a seal for retaining fluid received in the hood, wherein the relatively wide and thick band is at least three magnitudes wider than it is thick and forms a continuous roll-preventing perimeter at the open end of the condom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
An abbreviated condom comprising a thin sheath formed in a hood with an open end, and, a relatively wide and thick elastic band, the open end of the hood having a continuous sealed connection with the band, the band forming an open end to the condom, the hood and band being constructed and sized to adapt to the end of a penis with the hood covering the glans and the band seating around the control sulcus and providing a seal for retaining fluid received in the hood, wherein the relatively wide and thick band is at least three magnitudes wider than it is thick and forms a continuous roll-preventing perimeter at the open end of the condom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The condom of claim 1 wherein the band has a first edge locatable adjacent the corona of a user's penis and a second edge displaced from the corona when the condom is installed, the open end of the hood being joined to the second edge of the band.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The condom of claim 2 wherein the band and the hood are of a unitary construction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The condom of claim 2 wherein the band has an outer surface and raised parallel ribs displaced around the outer surface for preventing the band from rollup.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The condom of claim 2 wherein the hood is sized to form an annular pocket between the band and the hood for receiving fluid.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The condom of claim 2 wherein the open end of the hood is joined to the edge of the band by a sealing means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
The condom of claim 1 wherein the band has a first edge locatable adjacent the corona of a user's penis and a second edge displaced from the corona when the condom is installed, the open end of the hood being joined to the first edge of the band.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The condom of claim 6 wherein the band and the hood and of a unitary construction.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The condom of claim 6 wherein the hood is joined to the edge of the band by a sealing means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The condom of claim 6 wherein the hood has an end nipple forming a sac for receiving fluid.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2891546A
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US3677225A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-04-10 | 1992-10-10 | 1993-04-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-04-10 | 1996-10-10 | 1997-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-04-10 | 2000-10-10 | 2001-04-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |