Patent classifications
A61F6/005
Self-applicable condom
A packaged condom applicator apparatus is provided with a condom supplied therein. The apparatus has the following: a condom holder where the base of the condom can be inserted and secured in place while protecting the condom body as packaging; an apparatus clip or unhinged clip that presses down on the condom tip to create a reservoir and an airtight seal during condom application. This helps avoid the creation of air bubbles. Using the condom holder, the user simply slides the condom along the erected penis to apply the condom on and removes the condom holder, opening the condom tip clip automatically, and ejecting the whole apparatus after the condom is applied onto the penis. Using this self-applicable apparatus, the user can quickly use the condom with less effort, distraction, and manual intervention.
Condom having improved functionality
A condom is configured to include a space such that a front glans part of the condom does not excessively come into contact with the penis of a man by selecting a material having moderate elasticity such as soft synthetic resin or synthetic latex rubber or a foamed rubber material conforming thereto or the like for the front part of the condom made from a soft rubber material; and includes embossed sponge layers or fine soft hairs additionally laminated on the inside and outside of the condom, to provide an excellent moisturizing effect such that an excellent contraceptive effect and a sexual pleasure-increasing effect can be simultaneously obtained when a user wears the condom, thereby providing multiple effects such as contributing to the treatment of patients with chronic dyspareunia or patients with anorgasmia and the like.
BIOMATERIAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF DELIVERY
Delivery systems, compositions, and methods for forming and delivering biomaterials from two components are described. Specifically, a composition includes a first component and a second component that are each formulated to be crosslinked with the other to form a hydrogel. The first component and the second component are formulated to have an initial storage modulus (initial G) and an initial loss modulus (initial G″) when initially combined such that a ratio of the initial G″ to the initial G is between about 5 and about 100. The first component and the second component are formulated to have a gelation storage modulus (gelation G) and a gelation loss modulus (gelation G″) at a gelation time after the first component and the second component are combined such that a atio of the gelation G″ to the gelation G is less than about 1. The gelation time is less than about 120 seconds.
Applicator for delivering an occluding compound in a fallopian tube
Applicator for delivering an occluding compound in a fallopian tube includes a lumen extending between a proximal end connectable to a dispenser for containing uncured occluding compound, and a distal end. A spiral wire with a first end is connected to the distal end of the lumen and a free second end. A disconnecting member is configured to disconnect the spiral wire from the distal end. An actuator is configured to actuate the disconnecting member. The distal end of the lumen can be inserted into the fallopian tube. The spiral wire functions as a guide wire. The curable compound embeds the spiral wire. The actuator can be actuated to disconnect the embedded spiral wire from the distal end of the lumen.
Systems and methods for delivering biomaterials
Delivery systems and methods for forming and delivering biomaterials from two components are described herein. In particular, apparatus and methods for performing controlled delivery of multicomponent delivery of biomaterials into or onto a body part, such as a body lumen are described. More specifically, in some embodiments, the apparatus and methods are directed towards controlled delivery of micro-volumes of biomaterials into or onto a target location, the micro-volumes being defined as 0.001 mL-1 mL (or 1 μL-1,000 μL) of volume.
Separable package
The present disclosure provides packages that are configured for containing a prophylactic device and a quantity of lubricant material. The package can include a first portion defining a first chamber containing a prophylactic device; and a second portion defining a second chamber containing a quantity of lubricant composition; wherein the first chamber of the first portion and the second chamber of the second portion are arranged to separably engage one another about external surfaces of the first portion and the second portion so as to form a unitary package. The present disclosure further provides methods for providing a lubricated prophylactic device.
Systems and methods for delivering biomaterials
Delivery systems and methods for forming and delivering biomaterials from two components are described herein. In particular, apparatus and methods for performing controlled delivery of multicomponent delivery of biomaterials into or onto a body part, such as a body lumen are described. More specifically, in some embodiments, the apparatus and methods are directed towards controlled delivery of micro-volumes of biomaterials into or onto a target location, the micro-volumes being defined as 0.001 mL-1 mL (or 1 μL-1,000 μL) of volume.
PACKAGING STATION FOR ELASTOMERIC RINGS
An automatic loader and packager station inserts and packages sensitive silicone vaginal rings into sealable pouches, wherein the silicone material is malleable, viscous and sticky, making it hard to accurately insert and seal the rings in a medically sealed package. The circular vaginal rings are axially elongated to reduce their width into the loading position, for accurate loading into scalable package pouches, without contamination of exterior openings of the respective package pouches into which the vaginal rings are inserted for sealed distribution. To accommodate malleable, viscous and/or sticky vaginal rings from manufacture to insertion into sealable pouches, the vaginal rings are moved upon a low friction, preferably roller-based conveyor before being loaded into the sealable pouches.
CONTAINER AND DISPENSING DEVICE
A dispensing device includes first and second cylindrical portions which are detachably interconnected end-to-end. The first portion is arranged to store consumables, such as bags, for collecting pet faeces and includes a tubular side-wall 110 having an aperture formed therein through which the consumables can be dispensed. The second portion is arranged to store a fluid such as a hand sanitizer and has an outlet at one end through which the fluid can be dispensed. The dispensing device provides a convenient manner for storing consumables and associated fluids together, so that, for example, a user can sanitize their hands after picking up pet faeces using a dispensed bag.
System and Method for Electronically Consenting to Engage in Sexual Activity
A system and method for electronically consenting to engage in sexual activity enables two people, the consenters, to use their mobile communication devices to generate and execute a sexual consent contract, and to withdraw consent. The system and method verifies that the consenters would like to engage in the sexual activity and are in proximal communication and cooperating with each other. A sexual consent contract is electronically generated, which includes a consent period during which the sexual activity may take place. The contract is electronically signed by the consenters and a fully executed sexual consent contract is stored. The parties may withdraw their consent for a limited period of time after the contract is electronically signed. A withdrawal of consent by one person alerts the other person. Upon withdrawal, both people can provide notes as to the nature of their encounter. Those notes are stored with the fully executed sexual consent contract. The contract and additional information stored with it, such as notes, may be accessed by investigators in a legal or procedural proceeding for use as evidence to aid in the adjudication of any dispute as to the consensual nature of the sexual encounter.