EP2083770A2 - Emballage d'un préservatif maintenu par un élément de retenue - Google Patents

Emballage d'un préservatif maintenu par un élément de retenue

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EP2083770A2
EP2083770A2 EP07834973A EP07834973A EP2083770A2 EP 2083770 A2 EP2083770 A2 EP 2083770A2 EP 07834973 A EP07834973 A EP 07834973A EP 07834973 A EP07834973 A EP 07834973A EP 2083770 A2 EP2083770 A2 EP 2083770A2
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Prior art keywords
holder
condom
package according
package
box
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Alexander Leonidovich Felitsyn
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CLOSED JOINT-STOCK Co "EASY TAIL"
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OOO "Andante"
Andante OOO
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F6/00—Contraceptive devices; Pessaries; Applicators therefor
    • A61F6/005—Packages or dispensers for contraceptive devices
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F6/00—Contraceptive devices; Pessaries; Applicators therefor
    • A61F6/02—Contraceptive devices; Pessaries; Applicators therefor for use by males
    • A61F6/04—Condoms, sheaths or the like, e.g. combined with devices protecting against contagion

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to barrier contraceptives, in particular to a device for unpacking a condom held by a holder.
  • condom holders hold a condom, in most cases hold the edge of a rolled condom, and therefore allow the user grasp a condom holder and put the condom on by applying the condom on top of and down the penis (see e.g. Fig. 4). In this process, the condom is unrolled along the penis shaft (where a pre-rolled condom is used).
  • the edge of a rolled condom can be used, e.g. the condom ring can be held by a pair of rollers (e.g. see WO9801095, Liehs, 1999).
  • Figure 5 shows the holder consisting of two parts which are to be held with both hands (e.g. see WO02/069861, Van Rensburg, 2002).
  • a condom held with a holder can be rolled up both in the direction traditionally used for rolling condoms and in opposite direction (e.g. see US5549120, Persson et al., 1996). On its circumference, a condom can also be bellowed or folded in any other manner (e.g. see WO9319704, Wheeler, 1993).
  • JP6179476 (Masamitsu, 1994), US6076661 (Abadi, 2000) comprise the package with one side covered by a light removable lid. This lid is removable to get access to the condom.
  • US6227358 (Lin, 2001), FR2706429 (Lajaz, 1994) describe a condom package opening in the same manner as a can of beer, using a metal pull-tab.
  • a method for unpacking a condom with a holder by stretching the package is known (see Fig. 11), e.g. see WO9008522 (Backman, 1990), GB2225721 (Powell, 1990), EP1236452 (Suzuki, 2001).
  • the package is torn due to its stretching.
  • WO02069861 (Van Rensburg W. 2002) discloses a method for unpacking a condom by breaking the package along the weakened lines, whereupon the halves of the holder remain in the user's hands with the condom therebetween, ready for putting on.
  • the process of putting on the condom requires using both hands.
  • US4738357 (Martin et al., 1988), US6089231 (Thompson, 2000) describe a device requiring the removal of a protective disc covering the condom held by a holder from one side. Another protective disc on the other side is removed by penis while putting the condom on.
  • US5651374 (Wester, 1997) discloses a device where a condom held by a holder is exposed by turning up two protective sheets covering the condom on both sides.
  • the condom should be released from the lower part of the package and then held in a proper manner.
  • the aforementioned procedure is not convenient for the user and requires some skill to perform it using one hand.
  • holding a soft package and pressing it to the palm with the fingers while tearing the package by the thumb placed in the pouch also seems to be uncomfortable. It is necessary to hold the package tightly, otherwise it can slip out and remain unrent.
  • a weakened line into a condom package does not contribute to safety: the package could be torn while stored in the pocket.
  • the package could be torn while stored in the pocket.
  • such kind of package is generally stored in an additional rigid package, e.g. cardboard or plastic case. Extracting the package from the case makes the procedure of unpacking and putting on the condom more complicated and requires using the second hand.
  • the skin can be provided with means for breaking the continuity of the skin.
  • the skin can comprise a sheet having its edges connected to each other; wherein the strength of the connection between these edes is lower than the strenght of the sheet, so that the connection between these edges constitutes said means for breaking the continuity of the skin.
  • the means for breaking the continuity of the skincan include at least one weakened line.
  • each of said stretching members can be adapted to be bent into the area defined by said members.
  • the stretching member can consist at least of two parts connected with a flexible web by means of which this stretching member is adapted to be bent.
  • the holder can include a guideway with an opening embracing the second sections.
  • Means for holding the holder in one hand are usually connected to the holder by means of at least one part protruding through the skin. Said part connecting the means for holding the holder in one hand and the holder, can sandwiched between two layers of sheet material, while a segment of the skin adjacent to said part protuding through the skin is attached thereto and separated from the rest of the skin with weakened lines.
  • the case can comprise a box having one open end, and the skin is received inside this box and attached thereto.
  • Fig. 2 illustrates a perspective view of a traditional condom shown in Fig. 1 , in the package;
  • Fig. 15 illustrates a perspective view of the package shown in Fig. 14;
  • Fig. 38 illustrates a perspective view of the package in another its embodiment
  • a package for a condom held by a holder comprises a case constituted by a flat box 1 , generally represented in Fig. 15.
  • the box 1 has one open end 2.
  • the box 1 consists of two parts 3 and 4.
  • the parts 3 and 4 are flanged plates having flanges 5 and 6 respectively are formed on on three sides of parts 3, 4.
  • Parts 3 and 4 are connected to each other with their flanges in the same manner as pieces of a soapbox.
  • the connection of parts 3 and 4 can be bonded or e.g. secured by a detachable mechanical connection.
  • the box itself can be made of any material sufficiently rigid to provide the integrity of its contents, e.g. plastic.
  • the box 1 is a container.
  • an extension 13 is attached to the ring 10 of holder 7; at the end of said extension, a plank 14 is formed passing transversely to the plane of condom and adjacent to the extension 13 at its central part, as shown in Fig. 13.
  • the ring 10 of the holder 7 is open due to the fact that said ring includes a gap 15 located opposite to the extension 13 and used to remove the holder in lateral direction after putting on the condom.
  • Pack 9 can be provided with weakened lines, along which it can be easily torn.
  • Said weakened lines can be provided by forming the package of two-layered film. One layer of the film (thin and solid) is impenetrable, and the other (more rigid) is provided, in desired areas, with weakened lines (e.g. perforated lines); along which the package can be torn.
  • the user In order to unpack the condom, the user holds the lid 16 in his hand and displaces the box 1 with respect to the lid 16 in the plane of condom. To separate the box from the lid, the user briefly takes the lid with his other hand. The holder is attached to the lid 16, and the pack 9 is attached to the box 1 , therefore the separation of box and lid results in tearing the pack 9. Thus, the holder 7 with its condom is released from the pack 9, as shown in Fig. 17.
  • the stopper can also be formed by a ribbon 36 passing transversely to the connection line 35 between the box 1 and the lid 16, and attached to the box 1 and the lid 16, as shown in Figs. 28-29.
  • Figs. 30-31 another embodiment is represented, where the box 1 has one open end 2 consisting of two plate-shaped parts 3 and 4; flanges 5 and 6 respectively are formed on the edges of said parts on three sides. Parts 3 and 4 are connected to each other by their flanges 5 and 6 in the same manner as soapbox pieces. Cutouts 36 and 37 are formed on the opposite sides of the open end 2.
  • the holder 7 is provided with a handle 38; two opposite surfaces 39 and 40 of said handle are ribbed. The surfaces 39 and 40 are placed in the cutouts 36 and 37 respectively, matching the parts 3 and 4, as shown in Fig. 30.
  • the holder can be provided with a short ribbon 41 attached to the handle 41 of the holder.
  • This design also provides the secure protection of the condom with the holder without any additional stoppers, with the condom package always ready for unpacking.
  • the pack can be provided with a protective ribbon 51 covering the open edges of the outer pack 47 and glued to the pack 47 on two sides, as shown in Fig. 40.
  • the ribbon 51 embraces the handle 41 on two sides, preventing the displacement of said handle.
  • To unpack the condom it is required to remove the ribbon 51 and then pull the pack 47 (holding it for the end opposite to the end on which the handle 41 is placed) while holding the handle 41 of the holder in one hand.
  • the pack 9 is therefore torn, the condom surface is exposed and the condom is ready to be put on.
  • the holder can be formed e.g. as a flat open ring including two arcs 54 and 55 connected to each other by a flexible web 56 on the inner side of the arcs.
  • Each arc 54 and 55 is formed by two parts connected to each other by a flexible web 57 and 58 respectively; said web is placed on the outer side of said arcs and allows changing the shape of the holder, so that said holder does not require a lot of space when kept in the pack, while in the unfolded condition the holder stretches the condom.
  • Arcs 54 and 55 are also provided with fasteners 59 extending into the ring and used to hold the condom, as shown in Fig. 43.
  • a gap 60 is located between the free ends of arcs 54 and 55.
  • the holder also includes two handles 61 and 62 formed on the arcs 54 and 55 on two 53
  • Arcs 54 and 55 and handles 61 and 62 form a lever system allowing to adjust the radius of the holder ring.
  • the pack 9 is provided with a weakened line 63, as shown in Fig. 44. As shown in Fig. 45, the pack 9 is received in a box 1 with one open end, the handles 61 and 62 are located outside the box. The pack 9 is glued to the box 1.
  • the box 1 In order to unpack the condom, the box 1 is held in one hand, and the holder is displaced with respect to the box 1 in the plane of condom, while holding said holder by the handles 61 and 62.
  • the pack 9 is therefore torn and the holder with the condom retained comes out, as shown in Figs. 45-46.
  • the arms 61 and 62 of the levers When the arms 61 and 62 of the levers are pushed, the arcs 54 and 55 are spread, the gap 60 is widened and, consequently, the condom is stretched causing the inner circumference of the holder ring to increase, as shown in Fig. 47.
  • the increase of the ring area facilitates the process of putting on the condom in twilight.
  • the holder 63 can be U- shaped, and the condom is attached to said holder by ribbons 64, with one end of said ribbons attached to the holder, while the other end is rolled into the condom.
  • the condoms rolled up both in the opposite direction to the one traditionally used for rolling condoms or folded in some other manner, shortened condoms (microcondoms), and holders thereof.
  • the package can comprise a sheet with edges 25 and 26 bonded to each other at the area 27 with a light adhesive, e.g. thermal varnish. Edges 25 and 26 can be turned up, as shown in Fig. 49, or they can be overlapping, as shown in Fig. 50. In this case, the area 27 is less rigid than the sheet itself. Therefore, when unpacking the condom, the pack 9 can be easily torn on the areas similar to the area 27, represented in Figs. 49-50.
  • the package can be made of multilayered sheet material, including a layer of polypropylene (this material is used for chips and peanuts packages); such arrangement makes the package durable and, on the other hand, provides easy tearing of the package after the small initial rent. 2007/000453
  • the pack can also be provided with notches facilitating the tearing thereof, as shown in Figs. 51-56.
  • the edges 65 of the package with notches 66 therein are wider (e.g. 8-10 mm compared to 3-4 mm) than other edges.
  • the edge 65 of the package transmits the mechanical force from the points of force application 67 to the notches 66.
  • the holder 76 placed in the frame 85 is received in the package 75, consisting of two parts 91 and 92 connected to each other, as described with reference to Fig. 50, thus forming a reduced rigidity area.
  • Part 91 of the package is provided with lugs 94 formed on the end thereof and placed on two sides of the plane of condom (Fig. 59).
  • the pins 84 are placed at a minimal distance from each other, therefore said pins are displaced in grooves 88 when the distance between ends 95, and consequently, the ends 96 of the grooves 88 of the frame 88 is reduced; i.e. the holder 76 is pushed out of the frame 85.
  • the pins 84 reach the end of grooves 88, the ends 82 of the holder are exposed, as shown in Fig. 62.
  • the lid 69 of the case can be designed differently. As shown in Fig. 64, said lid 69 is not provided with a cutout used to place the rest, being provided with a ribbed section 98 instead; the user affects said ribbed section when unpacking the condom.
  • the package 69 is attached directly to the part 91 of the package 75.
  • the user holds the frame 70 with one hand, while pulling the lid 69 with the other hand.
  • the part 91 of the package is attached to the lid 69, and the part 92 is attached to the frame 70, therefore the package is torn. Further procedure is similar to the one described with the reference to Figs. 61-63.

Abstract

L'invention porte sur un emballage d'un préservatif maintenu par un élément de retenue, cet emballage comprenant un élément de retenue dans lequel est disposé à plat un préservatif, cet élément de retenue étant pourvu d'un moyen permettant de le tenir dans une main; un film d'emballage enfermant au moins partiellement l'élément de retenue et le préservatif, et une enveloppe recouvrant le préservatif des deux côtés du plan de celui-ci, cette enveloppe pouvant être placée amovible par rapport à l'élément de retenue. Selon cette invention, le film d'emballage est fixé à l'enveloppe ou est au moins partiellement constitué par l'enveloppe. Le dispositif de l'invention permet à l'utilisateur de déballer et de placer un préservatif rapidement et confortablement, ne le déconcentrant que légèrement de son rapport sexuel.
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RU2006130828/14A RU2335262C2 (ru) 2006-08-22 2006-08-22 Упаковка презерватива с держателем
PCT/RU2007/000453 WO2008024033A2 (fr) 2006-08-22 2007-08-22 Emballage d'un préservatif maintenu par un élément de retenue

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