WO2004000682A1 - Condom and sanitary napkin packaging - Google Patents

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WO2004000682A1
WO2004000682A1 PCT/US2003/018744 US0318744W WO2004000682A1 WO 2004000682 A1 WO2004000682 A1 WO 2004000682A1 US 0318744 W US0318744 W US 0318744W WO 2004000682 A1 WO2004000682 A1 WO 2004000682A1
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Richard S. Bonsall
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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
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D21/00—Nestable, stackable or joinable containers; Containers of variable capacity
    • B65D21/02—Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together
    • B65D21/0209—Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together stackable or joined together one-upon-the-other in the upright or upside-down position
    • B65D21/0227—Containers joined together by bonding, adhesive or the like

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  • the present invention is directed to packaging materials, and in particular, to packaging materials for condoms and sanitary napkins.
  • condom packaging consists of individually packaged condoms in hermetically sealed plastic cases that must be ripped open to gain access to the condom.
  • the packaging usually contains a single compartment for holding the condom, and is discarded after it is opened.
  • the Meadows patent discloses a container for a condom and cleaning towel
  • the container is large and unwieldy, making it inconvenient to transport. Additionally, the Meadows container includes multiple pieces, making it difficult to manufacture and use.
  • the present invention is directed to a packaging having two individual plastic cases adhesively bonded to one another.
  • the two plastic cases are generally identical, the first case containing a condom and the second case containing a sanitary napkin.
  • the plastic cases are known in the prior art and are of the kind that condoms, sanitary napkins, moist toilettes, or other similar products are commonly packaged in.
  • the cases are generally flat rectangular-shaped enclosures having a center pocket for holding the condom or sanitary napkin.
  • the cases are stacked on top of each other and adhesively bonded at their center portions.
  • the sanitary napkin is used to clean and disinfect surfaces and/or body parts, before or after sex.
  • the joint packaging allows the condom and sanitary napkin to be sold and marketed as a single item, eliminating the need to carry separate tissues or napkins.
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view drawing of a packaging of the present invention
  • Fig. 2 is a side view drawing of the packaging of the present invention
  • Fig. 3 is a top view drawing of the packaging of the present invention
  • Fig. 4 is a side view drawing of the two cases of the packaging being separated.
  • Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a condom and sanitary napkin packaging 10.
  • the packaging 10 includes two individual cases 20 and 30, with the top case 20 holding a condom 22 (shown in outline), and the bottom case 30 holding a sanitary
  • the two cases 20 and 30 are generally flat, rectangular-shaped enclosures with central pockets for holding the condom and sanitary napkin.
  • the cases are hermetically sealed around the edges to prevent the transfer of air or moisture. That ensures that the condom and napkin remain free from contaminants and are safe to use.
  • the two cases 20 and 30 are stacked on top of one another and bonded at a central portion 24, preferably using an adhesive.
  • the outside edge of the top case 26 and bottom case 32 are not bonded, and can be easily grabbed and pulled apart, as shown in Fig. 4.
  • the adhesive used to bond the central portion 24 should be relatively weak so that the two cases 20 and 30 can be pulled apart easily. Any type of adhesive may be used, such as an air dried or a heat activated adhesive.
  • the packaging 10 is easily transported due to its small size, generally being the same shape and size of a typical condom package. Its small size and pliant material allow it to be discretely placed into handbags, pockets or other small compartment.
  • the packaging 10 allows a condom and sanitary napkin to always be carried simultaneously, eliminating the need to carry separate tissues. That is advantageous because oftentimes the physical location where sexual activity occurs is dirty and needs to be cleaned. Similarly, the user may wish to clean parts of his or her body before engaging in sex. In addition to use before sex, the sanitary napkin can be used after sex to clean the physical location or wipe the body.
  • the packaging can hold a variety of different types of condoms and sanitary napkins.
  • the condoms can be dry, lubricated, thin, ribbed or any other known type of condom.
  • the napkin can be treated with an alcohol based or other similar anti-bacterial disinfectant to prevent the spread of certain viruses, bacteria, and sexually transmitted diseases. Additionally, the napkin can be treated with different scents and perfumes to give a pleasant smell.

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Abstract

A packaging (10) having two individual plastic cases (20, 30) adhesively bonded to one another. The two plastic cases are generally identical, with the first case containing a condom and the second case containing a sanitary napkin.

Description

CONDOM AND SANITARY NAPKIN PACKAGING
Field of Invention
The present invention is directed to packaging materials, and in particular, to packaging materials for condoms and sanitary napkins.
Background of the Invention
Various forms and types of condom packaging are well known in the prior art. Typically, condom packaging consists of individually packaged condoms in hermetically sealed plastic cases that must be ripped open to gain access to the condom. The packaging usually contains a single compartment for holding the condom, and is discarded after it is opened.
Other examples of condom packaging are shown in U.S. Patent Nos. 5,005,695 to Tennefos et al. and 4,892,188 to Meadows. The Tennefos et al. patent shows a condom package that is resealable for sanitary disposal of a used condom. The Meadows patent shows a container for holding condoms and cleaning towels.
Although the Meadows patent discloses a container for a condom and cleaning towel, the container is large and unwieldy, making it inconvenient to transport. Additionally, the Meadows container includes multiple pieces, making it difficult to manufacture and use.
Therefore, it would be advantageous to provide a condom and sanitary napkin in a single packaging to provide a condom user with a sanitary napkin to wipe, disinfect, wash or otherwise clean an area prior to or after sex. It would also be advantageous to provide a condom and sanitary napkin packaging that is small and unobtrusive so that it may be carried in a convenient and discrete manner. Summary and Objects of the Invention
It is an object of the present invention to provide a single condom and sanitary napkin packaging, so that a condom user has a sanitary napkin available at all times. It is a further object of the invention to provide a condom and sanitary napkin packaging that is small and portable. It is still a further object of the present invention to provide a condom and sanitary napkin packaging that is easy to manufacture and easy to use.
The present invention is directed to a packaging having two individual plastic cases adhesively bonded to one another. The two plastic cases are generally identical, the first case containing a condom and the second case containing a sanitary napkin. The plastic cases are known in the prior art and are of the kind that condoms, sanitary napkins, moist toilettes, or other similar products are commonly packaged in. The cases are generally flat rectangular-shaped enclosures having a center pocket for holding the condom or sanitary napkin. The cases are stacked on top of each other and adhesively bonded at their center portions.
The sanitary napkin is used to clean and disinfect surfaces and/or body parts, before or after sex. The joint packaging allows the condom and sanitary napkin to be sold and marketed as a single item, eliminating the need to carry separate tissues or napkins.
With these and other objects, advantages and features of the invention that may become hereinafter apparent, the nature of the invention may be more clearly understood by reference to the following detailed description of the invention, the appended claims and to the several drawings attached herein. Brief Description of the Drawings
Fig. 1 is a perspective view drawing of a packaging of the present invention; Fig. 2 is a side view drawing of the packaging of the present invention; Fig. 3 is a top view drawing of the packaging of the present invention; and Fig. 4 is a side view drawing of the two cases of the packaging being separated.
Detailed Description of the Invention
Referring now in detail to the drawings, wherein the same reference numeral is used for the same element in different figures, Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a condom and sanitary napkin packaging 10. The packaging 10 includes two individual cases 20 and 30, with the top case 20 holding a condom 22 (shown in outline), and the bottom case 30 holding a sanitary
napkin (not shown).
The two cases 20 and 30 are generally flat, rectangular-shaped enclosures with central pockets for holding the condom and sanitary napkin. The cases are hermetically sealed around the edges to prevent the transfer of air or moisture. That ensures that the condom and napkin remain free from contaminants and are safe to use.
The two cases 20 and 30 are stacked on top of one another and bonded at a central portion 24, preferably using an adhesive. The outside edge of the top case 26 and bottom case 32 are not bonded, and can be easily grabbed and pulled apart, as shown in Fig. 4. The adhesive used to bond the central portion 24 should be relatively weak so that the two cases 20 and 30 can be pulled apart easily. Any type of adhesive may be used, such as an air dried or a heat activated adhesive.
The packaging 10 is easily transported due to its small size, generally being the same shape and size of a typical condom package. Its small size and pliant material allow it to be discretely placed into handbags, pockets or other small compartment.
The packaging 10 allows a condom and sanitary napkin to always be carried simultaneously, eliminating the need to carry separate tissues. That is advantageous because oftentimes the physical location where sexual activity occurs is dirty and needs to be cleaned. Similarly, the user may wish to clean parts of his or her body before engaging in sex. In addition to use before sex, the sanitary napkin can be used after sex to clean the physical location or wipe the body.
The packaging can hold a variety of different types of condoms and sanitary napkins. The condoms can be dry, lubricated, thin, ribbed or any other known type of condom. The napkin can be treated with an alcohol based or other similar anti-bacterial disinfectant to prevent the spread of certain viruses, bacteria, and sexually transmitted diseases. Additionally, the napkin can be treated with different scents and perfumes to give a pleasant smell.
Although certain presently preferred embodiments of the present invention have been specifically described herein, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art to which the invention pertains that variations and modifications of the various embodiments shown and described herein may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. For example, the packaging may stack multiple (more than two) cases at their center portions. Accordingly, it is intended that the invention be limited only to the extent required by the appended claims and the applicable rules of law.

Claims

Claims:
1. A condom and sanitary napkin packaging comprising: a first case and a second case, the first case holding a condom and the second case holding a sanitary napkin; wherein the first case and the second case are attached to one another.
2. The condom and sanitary napkin packaging of claim 1, wherein: the first case and the second case have a center portion and are bonded to one another at said center portion.
3. The condom and sanitary napkin packaging of claim 2, wherein: the first case and second case are adhesively bonded to one another.
4. The condom and sanitary napkin packaging of claim 3, wherein: the adhesive bond is relatively weak so that first and second cases may be pulled apart without damaging the cases.
5. A packaging container comprising: a first hermetically sealed case having a center portion and a second hermetically sealed case having a center portion, wherein the first and second cases are bonded at their center portions.
6. The packaging container of claim 5, wherein: the first case holds a condom and the second case holds a sanitary napkin.
7. The packaging container of claim 5, wherein: the first and second cases are adhesively bonded.
8. The packaging container of claim 7, wherein: the first case and the second case have unsecured edges that may be used to separate said first and second case, breaking the adhesive bond holding the two cases together.
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GB2420714A (en) * 2004-12-01 2006-06-07 Vernon Oliver Antiseptic penis wipe
WO2008061522A2 (en) 2006-11-24 2008-05-29 Gerold Achim Adamietz Condom packaging
US10815041B2 (en) 2017-11-22 2020-10-27 Arye Binder Selectively opening multiple compartment packages and methods for making selectively opening multiple compartment packages

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US3113673A (en) * 1962-01-08 1963-12-10 Richard J Stein Multi-unit package
US5244096A (en) * 1988-04-22 1993-09-14 Stoner Fred L Preventive treatment kit against sexually transmitted disease

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US3113673A (en) * 1962-01-08 1963-12-10 Richard J Stein Multi-unit package
US5244096A (en) * 1988-04-22 1993-09-14 Stoner Fred L Preventive treatment kit against sexually transmitted disease

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2420714A (en) * 2004-12-01 2006-06-07 Vernon Oliver Antiseptic penis wipe
WO2008061522A2 (en) 2006-11-24 2008-05-29 Gerold Achim Adamietz Condom packaging
WO2008061522A3 (en) * 2006-11-24 2008-07-17 Gerold Achim Adamietz Condom packaging
US10815041B2 (en) 2017-11-22 2020-10-27 Arye Binder Selectively opening multiple compartment packages and methods for making selectively opening multiple compartment packages

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