Abstract:
A punctum plug includes a proximal head, a shaft, and a distal body, and an axial bore. The head is defined by a flexible circular flange with a convex upper portion and a concave lower portion. The body defines a frustoconically tapered distal tip and a two wings that extend in an arc and taper in thickness. The wings can extend further radially than the flange of the head. A recessed groove is defined around the shaft extending between the wings and a wall structure connecting the winged portions of the body. The above structure permits one plug or fewer plugs to accommodate a broad patient population.
Abstract:
A condom assembly includes a plug and a condom. The condom has an elongated shape with an inner and an outer surface is provided. A barrier or strut is formed on the condom which prevents any liquid exchange between the inner and outer surfaces during the use of the condom. The plug is disk shaped and has a circumferential groove receiving the bead of the condom. A sealing member is provided that forms a seal in the groove between the plug and the bead of the condom. A cover may be provided to fit over the plug. Alternatively, an assembly is provided with a condom and a cover, the plug being omitted.
Abstract:
A condom-containing underwear includes a body portion for receiving a wearer's waist and covering at least 30 percent of the wearer's abdominal area; and a condom portion connected to the body portion and for receiving a penis. The body portion may include a shell and a lining. The lining may be detachable from the shell. The condom portion may be collapsible such that it takes the form of a penis only upon a full insertion of the penis within the condom portion.
Abstract:
Condom packaging comprises one or more substantially rectangular pieces of packaging material, each piece of packaging material comprising a central portion and edge portions, the edge portions being separated from the central portion by perforated areas configured to allow the edge portions to be removed, and an expansion member adjacent to or within the condom flange. The one or more pieces of packaging material surround substantially all or all of the condom, and the packaging material, when sealed with the condom inside, includes two substantially flat portions having side edges. The condom flange is attached to the packaging material and squeezing the side edges of the packaging material causes the packaging material and an open end of the condom to form a substantially cylindrical cross section, the expansion member providing rigidity and being configured to aid in formation of the substantially cylindrical cross section.
Abstract:
Devices, such as medical devices for inhibiting conception, and methods of using and/or making these devices. In one aspect of the disclosure, a medical device has a delivery system and a first insert, which is removably coupled to the delivery system and which is designed to be deployed within a portion of a first fallopian tube, and a second insert, which is removably coupled to the delivery system and which is designed to be deployed within a portion of a second fallopian tube. Other aspects of the disclosure include, among other things, inserts made from one or more polymers; inserts which are designed to pierce and remain in place; and inserts which are implanted through a fluid delivery system.
Abstract:
A condom holder is suggested along with a method of putting on the condom with said holder.A condom holder at least partially defining a space in which the flatly arranged condom can be placed, that comprises fasteners used for fixating the condom edge; a connection between said fasteners that includes two opposite parts, each of which includes at least one of said fasteners; a third part placed between said parts that provides the moveability of said opposite parts at least in opposite directions; and a device used to displace said opposite parts using the mechanical force applied by the user; said third part is formed in such manner that said moveability of opposite parts in opposite directions includes the possibility of rotation thereof.The method and the device of the invention allow the user to unpack and put on the condom in a quick and comfortable way, only slightly distracting the user from sexual intercourse
Abstract:
There is provided a method for controlling a flow of fluid in the vas deferens in order to obtain a controlled male contraception. The method comprises gently constricting (i.e., without substantially hampering the blood circulation in the tissue wall) at least one portion of the tissue wall to influence the flow vas deferens, and stimulating the constricted wall portion to cause contraction of the wall portion to further influence the flow in the vas deferens. The method can be used for restricting or stopping the flow in the vas deferens, or for actively moving the fluid in the vas deferens, with a low risk of injuring the organ.
Abstract:
A ring structure for rolling a tubular region of a condom. A condom held and rolled on a ring includes a rigid ring, a lubricant layer, and a rotor. As an opening in the tubular region of the condom is expanded, the rigid ring is sheathed via the lubricant layer with the rubber tube. The rubber tube rotates in the ring and the ring is removable after placement of the condom.
Abstract:
A container for dispensing fluids, powders, medications, or aerosolized contents in pre-measured amounts at the moment of delivery. The container can be used to apply a condom or condom like device to the penis in the correct-way-on direction. A detachably-attached polymer or latex film, which serves as the vehicle of delivery, and which could be a condom is located at one end and is rolled over the outside of the package which may or may not have a leak proof layer. To dispense the condom on a penis or fit the film on any extremity, the extremity is inserted into the package and by virtue either of such insertion and/or by virtue of flexing the package to fracture an internal frangible membrane. The membrane may be attached to, or a part of a reservoir that is adhered to the inner walls of the package. The flexing action during the condom donning, automatically fractures the membrane thereby releasing its contents onto the exterior and/or interior surfaces of the condom, prior to said detachably-attached condom being released from the dispenser prior to intercourse.
Abstract:
A condom applicator supports a condom in a substantially unstretched condition until just before use, and then expands the cross-section of the condom.