Bi-Directional Prophylactic with Band

Abstract

Synergy: Band incorporated to pleated condom enables condom to be retained in the band for Bi-Directional use. Other applications could be possible. The design could improve global correct usage of condoms.

Claims

1. Sheath is stored in the retaining band. Sheath is able to deploy in either direction. Material can be folded, pleated, or injected into the retaining band.

Description

[0009] FIG. 1. ONe dimension side view semi deployed pleated sheath with band.

[0010] FIG. 2 One dimension side view fully deployed pleated sheath with retaining band.

[0011] FIG. 3 One dimension side view retaining band, Sheath can be deployed either direction.

[0012] FIG. 4 One dimension side view of sheath being deployed from retaining band in either direction.

[0013] FIG. 5 One dimension cutaway of retaining band.

[0014] substitute specification, this substitute specification contains no new matter.

[0015] the sheath and band is created by either dipping into a trough or injecting material into a mold.

[0016] the opening of the sheath is attached to the cavity surround inside the band. FIG. 2

[0017] folds or pleats incorporated into the sheath enable the sheath to be compressed and inserted into the hollow cavity of the retaing band. FIGS. 2,1,3.

[0018] the band cavity covers and stores the sheath until use. FIG. 5

[0019] the folds or pleats enable an inversion of the sheath if needed. the outside of the sheath can become the inside. (reversal of normal order). FIGS. 3,4.

[0020] the sheath is able to exit bi-directionally, while still being attached to the surround inside the band. FIG. 4.