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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4920983 | Phosphorescent prophilactic A phosphoresent condom is provided with a bead of phosphoresent liquid located at front end between a pair of sheaths that are one inside the other so that when placed over a regular condom, pressure will brake the bead allowing the phosphoresent liquid t... | 05/01/1990 |
| 4919966 | Covering such as a glove, condom or sheath for inhibiting the spread of contagious diseases and methods of making and using the same A covering such as a glove, condom or sheath for inhibiting the spread of contagious diseases such as AIDS and Hepatitis to a person contacting the body fluid of a person infected with the disease. The covering is flexible, stretchable, and relatively thi... | 04/24/1990 |
| 4919149 | Contraception and flavor delivery system A contraception and flavor delivery system (10) includes an extended tubular member (20) having a closed distal end (22) and an open proximal end (24). The contraception and delivery system (10) further includes a mechanism for flavor delivery (30) formed... | 04/24/1990 |
| 4917113 | Contraceptive hood A male contraceptive hood which is adhesively secured to the penis, the hood being initially rolled up and the interior of the hood being free of adhesive until it is unrolled. The hood has a thin sheath which serves as the contraceptive device and an out... | 04/17/1990 |
| 4910803 | Apparel having a breach indicator Disclosed is a composite material adaptable to form bodily fluid protection apparel that can alert a wearer that a breach in the apparel has occurred. The apparel comprises a first layer impervious to bodily fluid and a second layer supporting the first l... | 03/27/1990 |
| 4906242 | Apparatus for preventing the spreading of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (aids) A device to prevent the spreading of Acquired Immmune Deficiency virus or AIDS comprises an elastic belt worn around the hips or mid-body portion of a male person. The belt has separated ends and button and button hole for fastening the ends together. A c... | 03/06/1990 |
| 4898184 | Male and female condoms for the prevention of the transmission of AIDS and other venereal deseases Male and female condoms for the prevention of the transmission of AIDS and other venereal diseases are provided having an apron portion for covering the pubic area, thigh portion for covering the perineum and genitalia portions. Straps integral with the c... | 02/06/1990 |
| 4888007 | Pubic prophylactic A pubic shield securable to the user is disclosed. The shield may or may not have a condom unitary therewith. Securement is achieved by means of a bioadhesive, which may contain biocide or the like ingredient.... | 12/19/1989 |
| 4887615 | Sterile drape for ultrasound probe A sterilizable drape for draping an ultrasound probe during an invasive ultrasonographic procedure, and a process of forming such a drape. An elongated sleeve member, having an open first end and a substantially closed second end with a circular fenestrat... | 12/19/1989 |
| 4881553 | Mesh reinforced condom An improved condom having an elastic mesh as an integral part of the walls of the condom. The elastic mesh reinforces the latex walls of the condom making the condom less susceptible to breakage without loss of sensitivity.... | 11/21/1989 |
| 4875490 | Intravaginal device Herein presented is an intravaginal device to shield against contact with communicable infections and diseases. The device is an elastic container. The container functions similar to a condom but it can completely cover both the female and and male genita... | 10/24/1989 |
| 4875491 | Condom-holder device A condom-holder device including an unextended condom with a gathered annular wall portion, a condom mount for holding the unextended condom, and a device to secure the condom mount to the human body such that the condom may be reached and applied to the ... | 10/24/1989 |
| 4873996 | Vaginal stimulator for controlling urinary incontinence in women A vaginal stimulator adapted to be inserted into a woman's vagina to stimulate and constrict muscles therein and prevent the flow of urine through the urethra. A vaginal plug having a conical tip includes a power supply, pulse generator, on/off switch and... | 10/17/1989 |
| 4872464 | Pubic prophylactic with snap-over shield A pubic shield is provided having an elastic tubular sheet attached to a substantially frusto-conical structure at the relatively smaller diameter of the frusto-conical structure. The frusto-conical structure forms a shield member having substantially two... | 10/10/1989 |
| 4872463 | Condom applicator The primary objective of the invention is to facilitate the application of a condom without entraining air into it, by making use of the arrangements and instrumentalities shown in the accompanying drawing as a preferred embodiment of the present inventio... | 10/10/1989 |
| 4869270 | Condom A condom having a coating of thick material comprising a polysaccharide selected from the group consisting of dextran sulfate, pharmaceutically acceptable salts of dextran sulfate, hyaluronic acid and a pharmaceutically acceptable salts of hyaluronic acid... | 09/26/1989 |
| 4869723 | Natural feeling condom and method A condom is provided for enhancing feeling and stimulation on the part of the male by allowing the condom to move, e.g., by a sliding action on the surface of the penis during intercourse. Typically the distal end of the condom is frictionally related to ... | 09/26/1989 |
| 4869269 | Contraceptive device: micro-condom A new and useful contraceptive-prophylactic condom is provided which, by means of a novel configuration and a medical grade adhesive, forms a leak-free seal with the tip (glans section) of the male sex organ. This invention eliminates the need for the rol... | 09/26/1989 |
| 4867176 | Female condom A condom designed for use by females includes an oblong tube formed of a pliant, thin material impervious to spermatozoa and pathogenic organisms, and including a closed distal end. The proximal end is open, and may be provided with a semi-rigid retaining... | 09/19/1989 |
| 4865595 | Drainage device for urine A drainage device for urine, the device being of the external or condom catheter variety and incorporating at least one adhesive-surfaced foamed tape bonded to the inner surface of a flexible catheter sleeve member formed into a catheter roll. The foamed ... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4863449 | Adhesive-lined elastic condom cathether A tubular elastic sheath for a condom catheter, the sheath taking the form of a thin, flexible, cylindrical member of elastic material having inner and outer surfaces and being rolled outwardly upon itself to form a torus having successively larger turns.... | 09/05/1989 |
| 4862901 | Prophylaxis A prophylaxis suitable for women is configured as wearing apparel. The apparel comprises a panty having an upper fabric portion and a lower portion. The lower portion includes a thin flexible liquid impervious membrane which registers with and covers the ... | 09/05/1989 |
| 4856534 | Condom An improved condom which includes a thin-walled, elongated, resilient tubular condom of rubbery impervious material which is sized to jacket the penis of a wearer and a public shield to overlay the public area of a wearer about the penis and structure on ... | 08/15/1989 |
| 4855169 | Prophylactic sheath with augmented border Thin-walled, high-strength prophylactic sheaths fabricated from elastomeric polymer materials are augmented along the border at the open end with a resilient material having a 100% tensile modulus substantially lower, preferably lower by at least about 75... | 08/08/1989 |
| 4852586 | Sensory transmitting membrane device A device for the transmission and enhancement of tactile sensations transmitted across a barrier membrane, particularly condoms, finger cots and gloves used to prevent transmission of disease organisms between contacting body tissues. The device has a plu... | 08/01/1989 |
| 4846197 | Therapeutic device A condom is disclosed herein having an elongated sleeve of substantially constant cross-section that terminates at one end in an expandable bulbous portion with a dimpled projection lying along the central longitudinal axis of the sleeve. An elastic retai... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4840187 | Sheath applicator A sheath applicator assembly includes a tubular applicator casing, and a netting liner casing located in the applicator casing and secured to a closed end of the casing. A penile sheath is located inside the liner casing. The open end region of the casing... | 06/20/1989 |
| 4840188 | Desensitizing condom A condom for use by a male human comprising a phallic-shaped elastic sheath having a closed end and, on the inside surface of said closed end, a local coating adapted for delaying ejaculation by said male during sexual intercourse. The essential ingredien... | 06/20/1989 |
| 4834113 | Prophylactic device A prophylactic device is described which is adapted to be worn by a person to prevent the transmission of disease and sperm during sexual intercourse. The device may be adapted for use by a female person or by a male person. The device includes an elongat... | 05/30/1989 |
| 4834114 | Contraceptive system A contraceptive system (10) is provided for use by both men and women having one piece formation which includes an extended tubular member (12) coupled to a genital shield member (14). Extended tubular member (12) is closed at the distal end (30) and open... | 05/30/1989 |
| 4829991 | Method and device for stimulating an erection A condom is coated on the interior surface with a vasoactive coating, such as a transdermal nitroglycerine coating. As the comdom is fitted onto a penis, contact between the penile tissue and the transdermal nitroglycerine coating increases blood flow thr... | 05/16/1989 |
| 4821742 | Contraceptive device A condom comprising a semi-spherical shaped body for covering the glans penis of a male sex organ and leaving the corona surrounding the glans penis exposed and forming a fluid tight enclosure over the opening of the glands penis, the condom on the surfac... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4820290 | Prophylatic device 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 cor... | 04/11/1989 |
| 4817593 | Process for preparation of polyurethane condoms A process of making a polyurethane condom which comprises providing an organic solvent solution of a polyurethane, a single dipping of a condom form or mold into the polyurethane solution, raising the form from solution and allowing the resultant deposite... | 04/04/1989 |
| 4815456 | Hygienic device A device is disclosed for providing reduced opportunity for germs, viruses and other substances from entering the human mouth under various circumstannces. The device comprises a planar latex membrane adapted to be worn over the mouth and attached to the ... | 03/28/1989 |
| 4807611 | Prophylactic device A prophylactic device designed to isolate completely those portions of the body most susceptible to the introduction of infected bodily fluids of another into the bloodstream. The device includes a body portion fitting the wearer like a garment, extending... | 02/28/1989 |
| 4808174 | Condom of plastic material A condom of plastic material which includes a tubular length having a closed first end and an open second end and an integral pubic shield about the open end with the tubular length being sized to jacket the penis of a user and the pubic shield being adap... | 02/28/1989 |
| 4805604 | Receptive condom This invention is in the field of contraception, and relates also to the prevention of the transmission of venereal diseases. The invention relates to a condom adapted to be received by a passive sexual organ prior to intercourse. The condom comprises a t... | 02/21/1989 |
| 4798600 | Condom device and method for using same The present invention discloses an improved condom which provides a high degree of protection against disease and pregnancy, and exceptional stimulation of the penis. The interior walls of the condom are used to directly stimulate the penis. This provides... | 01/17/1989 |
| 4794920 | Birth control device A birth control device comprises an oversized sheath portion fitting loosely about the male organ and a flange about the open end of the sheath for retaining the open end of the device outside the woman's body.... | 01/03/1989 |
