WO2008024028A2

WO2008024028A2 - Device for unpacking a condom held by a holder

Info

Publication number: WO2008024028A2
Application number: PCT/RU2007/000425
Authority: WO
Inventors: Alexander Leonidovich Felitsyn
Original assignee: Ooo 'andante'
Priority date: 2006-07-31
Filing date: 2007-07-31
Publication date: 2008-02-28
Also published as: WO2008024028B1; RU2316292C1; WO2008024028A3

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for unpacking a condom held by holder. A device for unpacking a condom held by a holder, the device containing a holder (5) with a flatly arranged condom held therein, a skin (4) at least partially enclosing the holder with condom, and a case (1). Either a part of this case or the whole case is pivotable with respect to the holder. According to the invention, the holder is connected to the case, and the skin is connected with said part of the case or with the whole case, or at least partially formed by said case. The device of the invention allows the user unpack and put on a condom in a quick and comfortable way, only slightly distracting the user from sexual intercourse.

Description

DEVICE FOR UNPACKING A CONDOM HELD BY A HOLDER

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to barrier contraceptives, in particular to a device for unpacking a condom held by a holder.

BACKGROUND ART

A condom is a skin made of natural latex or another material, covering the penis entirely or partially. Condoms are used to protect from sexually transmitted diseases and/or undesirable pregnancy. A traditional condom is shown in Fig.1. A condom can also be a so-called micro-condom covering only the balanus.

To make it compact and easy to use, a condom is usually rolled into ring. Actually, it can also be rolled in an opposite direction to that traditionally used for rolling a condom. A condom can also be bellowed or otherwise folded. When stored, a condom is usually sealingly packed into a skin generally formed as a package of a flexible sheet material which is usually strong enough to provide tightness and protect the condom during storage and transportation (see Fig. 2). A package is usually provided with means facilitating its unpacking, e.g. a notch or reduced-strength area at its side, or a sealed ribbon with one its end extending outside the package. When unpacked, a condom is applied to erected penis and then rolled down to the penis root.

It can be unnecessary to unroll down a micro-condom because it covers only the balanus. Therefore, a micro-condom only requires a minimal degree of unrolling, if any.

The main disadvantage of traditional condoms is that it takes a long time and much effort to unpack and put on a condom. As a result, the user's attention is distracted away from sexual intercourse. It is necessary to tear the package to unpack a traditional condom. To do this, the user should examine the package to find means designed to facilitate unpacking, e.g. a notch, and then use both hands to fastener the package on both sides of the notch and pull them in different directions. It is not possible to open the package without looking at it.

It is also necessary to use both hands to put the condom on. However, typically, the user has only one free hand, and uses the other one to support himself or has it under woman's head (see Fig. 3). The movements of this hand are therefore restricted. Generally, this position is uncomfortable, and the user can release his second hand only for a short time. Therefore, for unpacking and putting on the condom, the user can use freely only one of his hands, occasionally using his second hand.

When putting on a condom, every moment spent can be critical for the user. Requirements for swift, convenient and easy handling of condom package are much higher than those for any other packed product used in private life. Besides, it is known that some people do not use condoms even when necessary, and the main reason for this is that they have to spend a long time and much effort to put a condom on, resulting in distraction of their minds from the sexual intercourse. The object is to simplify and reduce the number of steps required to unpack and put on a condom. If this problem is solved, a) the overall condom usage will increase; whereas b) the number of people who either do not use condoms at all, or use them rarely while having risky sexual intercourses, will decrease.

This could help to solve the spreading HIV problem, as well as decrease the uncontrolled birth rate growth (especially in overpopulated developing countries).

Devices known as 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).

A condom holder can be a hollow ring with a groove extending along its circumference and defining a recess for receiving a condom. The shape and location of the groove can vary (e.g., see US4738357, Martin et al, 1988). When the inner diameter of the holder is greater than or equal to the inner diameter of the condom ring, the recess can open to the outside. In this case, forces arise directed to the center of the condom ring, which do not let this ring pop out of the groove. This kind of holder is disclosed in the following patents: JP6154260 (Toshihiro,

1994), JP7308336, Tadashi, 1995), US5579784 (Harari, 1996), DE19641107 (Raabe, 1998), US5437286 (Stratton, 1995), FR2751869 (Loyer, 1998).

Also known are condom holders either embracing the whole condom ring (e.g. see US5163449, van der VaIk 1992) or having one discontinuity, either C-shaped or U-shaped (e.g. see US4875491 , Parrone, 1989). Holders can either hold the condom ring with spaced fasteners (e.g. see FR2727858, Vegega, 1996) or continuously along the whole circumference of the ring.

Other means of holding 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).

Further, ribbons (see Fig. 6), can be used to simplify the process of putting on a condom (e.g. see US4934382, Barone, Jr., 1990). Two or rarely more than two ribbons are rolled into the condom. These means can be referred to as "ribbon holders" because these are designed to help holding the condom and putting it on. If condom is provided with two ribbons, it means that the user should apply condom to the penis, hold ribbons with both hands and pull the condom, unrolling it along the penis. Figure 7 represents the ribbon holder with ribbons connected to each other (see JP58183161 , Koike, 1983).

However, it is not easy to hold the condom with one hand using these ribbons, excluding the case when the ribbons are connected to a rigid base actually forming a holder. For example, WO9407444 (Van Kempen et al., 1994) comprises two ribbons connected to a U-shaped base (see Fig. 8 and 9). Holders help to put on a condom with comfort. Actually, some condom holders such as "rigid" holders consisting of a single piece and holders with ribbons connected to a rigid base allow the user to put a condom on using one hand, without changing his position and therefore reduce the distraction from the sexual intercourse.

However, the problems related to unpacking process remain unsolved even with these holders. In background art, the package is either not mentioned at all, or it is presumed that a condom with a holder is packed traditionally: hermetically sealed in a soft plastic package, as shown in Fig. 2. In order to open such package, the user has to perform several consequent steps. After the package is torn, the condom surfaces are usually not fully exposed (see Fig. 10), thus requiring the user to release said surfaces further. As a result, time interval required to open the package increases, distracting the user from sexual intercourse. This inconvenience reduces the potential advantages of holders. WO9629262 (Kursner, 1996), WO9220595 (Forster et al., 1992), WO9502379

(Andrews, 1995) disclose opening a package by pressing it, whereas the package breaks due to notches therein. Apparently, after opening the package the condom should be taken out of it. In said patents, the pressing of the package has generally the same result as breaking of the package. 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. WO9608220 (Vilmorin, 1996), US5862908 (Arbin, 1999) disclose a cased condom, where the case consists of two pieces connected by a hinge like a powder case. After opening the package, the condom should be taken out of it.

US5238103 (Swisher, 1993) discloses a foiled condom received in a device having hinged lower and upper halves. Blades arranged inside the device cut the foil when it is inserted into the device. Then, foil pieces covering the condom on top and bottom can either be pulled out by the user or fall out while opening the halves. Precise time-consuming manipulations are necessary for unpacking the condom using this device, and furthermore, the condom can be damaged by the blades.

Several additional outer packages, openable in different ways, are also known, e.g. see CA2130536 (McVicar et al., 1996) and US5117841 (McBeth, 1992). The inner package remains sealed when the outer package is opened.

GB2253352 (Jones, 1992), US5316019 (Jones, 1994) and US5638949

(Jones, 1997) describe a condom packed, together with a holder in a package and received in a case, the case being provided with a hinged lid. Opening the case leads to unsealing the package. The unsealed package is then unfolded, and the condom with its holder is taken out. These steps require concentration and time.

US4875491 , FR2751869 (Loyer, 1998), JP11004844 (Katayama, 1999), JP11019110 (Mitsuoka et al., 1999) describe a holder covered on its top and bottom by light lids provided with pull-tabs. A condom packed in this manner can be unpacked by removing the lids, pulling the pull-tabs in succession. In this case, it is necessary to find a pull-tab and pull it with one hand while holding the package with the other hand.

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.

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.

All methods described above also distract the user from sexual intercourse.

WO9801095 (Liehs, 1999) comprises a "gun" as an unpacking device, where the holder with condom is placed in the "barrel".

US5437286 (Stratton, 1995) describes the invention where two surfaces (made of a thin film) are broken by the penis while putting the condom on. The user can unpack and put this condom on using only one hand, therefore the device disclosed in US5437286 is referred to as "ready-to-use" type.

However, breaking the film by penis is uncomfortable for the user. Further, if the film is so thin that it can be pierced by penis, it means that the condom cannot be stored in real-life conditions, and can be easily damaged. Therefore, the condom is to be stored in some other package e.g. a paper envelope, thus, package problem still remains. Furthermore, the film should be lubricated from the bottom to make the user feel comfortable. Hence, the condom is to be kept in another package to protect the lubricant. At last, a film designed to be broken by penis should be covered in order to protect it from contamination.

In JP2000232988 (Tanabe et al., 2000), package parts covering a condom held by a holder also break under pressure exerted by penis. This package is to be held in a certain manner. The package has means into which the user's fingers shall be inserted to stretch the package. WO9846495 (Flock, 1998) discloses a package containing a traditional condom, the package having a central weakened line terminating with notches on the edges of the package. Pouches are provided on the package sides parallel to the weakened line. To open this package, the user should hold the package in one hand and insert his bended thumb into one of the pouches. Then the user moves his thumb to straighten it. As a result, the package is stretched and torn along the weakened line. The upper part of the torn pack probably remains on user's thumb and can be flung off later, while its lower part with the condom remains in the user's hand. Thus, after the package is torn, 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. Furthermore, 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. Further, the incorporation of a weakened line into a condom package does not contribute to safety: the package could be torn while stored in the pocket. Thus, 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.

It shall also be noted that a condom described in WO9846495 (Flock, 1998) is not provided with a holder that would allow the user to put the condom on using one hand, therefore Flock does not solve the problem of conveniently putting on a condom.

A condom package which also serves as a condom holder is disclosed in US5651374, Wester, 1997. The package comprises a plate made of carton or plastic with a central round opening and a groove to receive the edge ring of the condom is formed on the edge of said opening. The diameter of the matches the diameter of the condom ring. The plate is provided with weakened lines facilitating the tearing of the package after the condom is put on. The package is also provided with four lids attached to the edges of the plate, the lids covering both surfaces of the plate in the opening area and also covering the condom on top and on bottom respectively. Pairs of these lids are bonded together.

In order to unpack the condom, pairs of lids covering one of the plate surfaces separated by bending them out. The same procedure is performed with the lids covering the other plate surface. The bent lids form handles for the user to hold with both hands while putting on the condom. Unpacking and putting on a condom using this device is time-consuming under given circumstances and distracts the user from sexual intercourse, thus making the described package inconvenient.

US6929118 (Nofel, 2005) discloses a package for a traditional condom, the package being formed of two connected sheets of a flexible material. Notches facilitating the tearing of the package are formed on four sides of the package. Rupture lines extend on the lower and upper sides of the package from the center of the package towards the edges. The rupture lines are covered by a lid formed by a sticker bonded to the package on both its sides. In order to unpack the condom, the user holds the package in one hand and removes the lid with the other hand. Then, holding the package in one hand, the user presses the package against the penis. The package is therefore torn along the rupture lines, and the condom leaves the package. After the condom is put on, the package is torn and removed. Notches on the edges of the package facilitate the package tearing. It should be noted, however, that the condom is not provided with a holder, and the package is rather soft; thus, some skill is required to hold the package using the fingers of one hand when putting on the condom. When putting the condom on, the condom can get stuck in the groove under the penis head, and the package can therefore slip off the condom. Furthermore, the torn edges of the package can roll up between the penis and the condom causing some friction between the sensitive skin of the penis and the package and making the procedure of putting on the condom uncomfortable.

A device that seems to be the closest to that claimed herein is described in GB2253352 (09.09.1992, A61 F6/00). The device comprises a case with a pivotable part (i.e. a lid). Received in the case is a skin constituted by a container having threin a condom held by a holder. The skin is sealed hermetically, and the case is sufficiently rigid to provide the condom safety.

To unpack the condom, the user pivots the lid and removes the skin with its condom from the case. Then he tears the skin and extracts therefrom the holder with the condom which can now be put on.

However, the unpacking process requires a series of consequent steps, such as tearing the package and extracting the holder, which take a substantial, under these circumstances, amount of time. Further, in order to perform these steps rather complex manipulations shall be performed. Further, the holder does not allow holding it firmly with one hand, which is uncomfortable for the user.

The purpose of this invention is to provide a compact and durable device to provide a convenient, fast and reliable unpacking a condom, mainly with one hand (only using the other hand briefly), and also a convenient further process of putting on the condom by operating its holder with one hand. The purpose of this invention is also to provide a condom unpacking device that provides the stretching of the condom by the holder, which allows the user to avoid the contact between the holder and the sensitive skin when putting the condom on.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The problem is solved by providing a device for unpacking a condom held by a holder, comprising a holder with a condom held and flatly arranged therein, a skin in which the holder with the condom held therein is at least partially received, and a case, wherein at least a part of said case, at most the whole said case is pivotable with respect to the holder; according to the invention, the holder is connected to the case, and the skin is either connected at least with said part of said case, at most with the whole said case, or at least partially formed at least by said part of said case, at most by the whole said case.

Therefore, in order to unpack the condom, it is required to displace said part of the case or the whole case with respect to the holder until the surfaces of the condom are fully exposed. Only this operation requires using both hands, and the condom with holder is in one hand and ready to be put on. As a result, the distraction of the user from sexual intercourse during condom unpacking procedure is minimal.

The angle of said pivoting can be 180°. In this case, said part of the case or the whole case forms a handle, which is convenient for holding the holder while putting on the condom. Said pivoting can be effected by means of a flexible or a hinged connection.

Also, said pivoting can be effected by means of an arc-shaped groove with a slider guidingly installed therein.

Said at least part of said case, at most the whole said case can be pivotable in the plane of condom, or in the plane perpendicular to the plane of condom. The device can comprise a gear preventing or obstructing accidental pivoting of said at least part of said case, at most the whole said case with respect to the holder.

Said pivoting can be between a first position in which at least one of the condom sides is covered by said at least part of the case, and a second position in which said condom side is exposed.

In some cases, what is pivotable with respect to the holder can be a part of the case, whereas the case can include another part also pivotable with respect to the holder.

Said parts of the case can be adapted, after pivoting thereof to form a handle for holding the holder with condom. In this case, said parts of the case can be adapted to be fixed with respect to each other after pivoting thereof.

What is pivotable with respect to the holder can be the whole case which, after pivoting thereof, forms a handle for holding the holder with its condom. In this case, said handle can be adapted to be fixed with respect to the holder with its condom.

The case can comprise a box with the skin placed inside said box and attached thereto. The case can comprise a frame with the skin attached thereto. The case can further comprise another frame with the skin also attached thereto, wherein both said frames can be U-shaped, and the skin is received within these frames and attached thereto.

The case can comprise two O-shaped frames located in a plane parallel to the plane of condom, with the skin placed between said frames and attached thereto.

The case can also be meshed.

The skin can be a package formed by at least one sheet. The skin can be a package formed by two sheets with connected edges, or by one folded sheet with connected edges. The skin can be provided with at least one weakened line.

The shape of the weakened line can match with the profile of the part pivotable.

The skin can be made of sheet material which includes at least two sheets, wherein one of these sheets can be thin and solid, and the other one can be more stronger and can be provided with weakened lines.

A slit can be provided in the case surface perpendicular to the plane of condom, said slit defining an outlet opening for the holder.

The case can comprise a box having a slit in its surface perpendicular to the plane of condom, the slit defining an outlet port for the holder; wherein a film sheet is attached to the slit, the film sheet forming a hermetically sealed volume.

The holder can include a hollow open ring with a shaped groove extending along its inner circumference, wherein the condom is received in this groove.

The holder can include two stretching members defining a space in which the condom can be placed, the members being provided with fasteners for holding the condom, the fasteners extending into this space, wherein the holder is connected to the case by means of connecting at least one stretching member to the case.

The holder can be adapted to displace the stretching members away from each other. Thereby, said displacement of the stretching members away from each other can be effected by pivoting at least a part of the case, at most the whole case.

The holder can include a bar with stretching members attached to the ends thereof; wherein the holder is provided with levers having their larger arm formed by said stretching members, and a pivot located on the ends of said bar, said displacement of the stretching members away from each other being effected by displacing said levers.

Said stretching members can be connected to each other by a flexible web.

Each of said stretching members can be adapted to be bent into the area defined by said members.

Each 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.

Each stretching member can be provided with a bend stop for limiting the bending into the space defined by said stretching members. What is pivotable with respect to the holder can be a part of the case, whereas the case includes another part also pivotable with respect to the holder; wherein by pivoting said parts of the case the stretching members are displaced away from each other.

Said parts of the case can be pivotable in the plane of condom. The whole case can pivotable in the plane of condom.

What is pivotable with respect to the holder in a plane perpendicular the plane of condom can be a part of the case, whereas the case includes another part also pivotable with respect to the holder in a plane perpendicular to the plane of condom; wherein said stretching members are L-shaped, their inner parts facing the condom held by the holder, said stretching members being connected to said parts of the case in such a way that the stretching members can be pivoted away from each other, thus making the L-shaped stretching members of the holder to pivot.

What is pivotable with respect to the holder in the plane of condom can be a part of the case, whereas the case includes another part also pivotable with respect to the holder in the plane of condom; wherein said stretching members are angular and are movably connected to each other and arranged in such a manner that their first sections each including at least one fastener for holding the edge of the condom are opposite each other, and their second sections, angled with respect to the first sections, extend along each other, said connection of the angular stretching members being arranged at their second sections, providing said displacement of the angular stretching members by displacing their second sections along each other with corresponding displacement of their first sections at least away from each other; the displacement of the angular stretching members being caused by pivoting of said parts of the case.

The holder can be U-shaped, the inner part of the holder facing and embracing the condom. The holder can include at least two ribbons one end of the ribbons being attached to the holder, their other end being applied to the outer surface of the condom and therefore rolled into a ring together with the condom.

The holder can include a part passing through the skin. Said part of the holder can be connected to the case. The device can be provided with a rest connected to the holder and placed outside the case.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Below is a detailed description of the invention with reference to attached drawings in which:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a traditional condom held in hand by the user; Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a traditional condom shown in Fig. 1 , in the package;

Fig. 3 illustrates the situation preceding the process of putting on a condom; Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a condom received in a prior-art ring-like holder held in the user's hand;

Fig. 5 is a perspective view of a condom received in a prior-art holder held with two hands by the user;

Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the condom received in a prior-art ribbon-type holder; Fig. 7 is a top view of the condom received in a prior-art ribbon-type holder in which the ribbons are connected to each other;

Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the condom received in a prior-art ribbon-type holder in which two ribbons are attached to a U-shaped base; Fig. 9 is a top view of the condom shown in Fig. 8;

Fig. 10 illustrates the situation in which tearing of the usual package does not lead to the exposure of condom;

Fig. 11 illustrates stretching of the package as a method for unpacking a condom received in a holder; Fig. 12 is a side sectional view of a condom unpacking device according to one embodiment of the invention;

Fig. 13 is a perspective view of the device shown in Fig. 12;

Fig. 14 is a top view of the holder shown in Fig. 12, in the package;

Figs. 15, 16, 17 are perspective views showing assemblage of a condom unpacking device as shown in Fig. 12;

Figs. 18, 19 are perspective views showing unpacking of the condom;

Fig. 20 is a perspective view of a condom unpacking device in another of embodiment of the invention;

Figs. 21, 22, 23 are perspective views showing unpacking of the condom; Fig. 24 is a perspective view of a condom unpacking device in yet another embodiment;

Figs. 25, 26 are perspective views showing assemblage of a condom unpacking device as shown in Fig. 20;

Fig. 27 is a perspective view showing the process of unpacking the condom as shown in Fig. 24;

Fig. 28 is a perspective view of a condom unpacking device in yet another embodiment;

Fig. 29 is a A-A sectional view of the case of the device represented in Fig. 28;

Figs. 30, 31 are perspective views showing the process of assemblage of the condom device as shown in Fig. 28;

Fig. 32 is a perspective view illustrating the process of unpacking the condom as shown in Fig. 28; Fig. 33 is a perspective view of a condom unpacking device in yet another embodiment;

Figs. 34, 35 illustrate the perspective view of a condom unpacking device stages in the embodiment represented in Fig. 33; Fig. 36 is a perspective view of the device in the embodiment shown in Fig.

33, with the holder retaining the condom unpacked;

Fig. 37 is a perspective view of a condom unpacking device in yet another embodiment;

Figs. 38, 39 are perspective views showing the process of assemblage of the condom unpacking device as shown in Fig. 37;

Fig. 40 is a perspective view of the device as shown in Fig. 37, with the holder and condom unpacked;

Fig. 41 is a perspective view of a condom unpacking device in yet another embodiment; Fig. 42 is an exploded view of the condom unpacking device as shown in Fig.

41;

Fig. 43 is a perspective view of the device as shown in Fig. 41 , with the holder and condom unpacked;

Fig. 44 is a perspective view of a condom unpacking device in yet another embodiment;

Fig. 45 is an exploded view of the condom unpacking device as shown in Fig. 44;

Figs. 46, 47 are perspective views illustrating unpacking of the device as shown in Fig. 44; Fig. 48 is a perspective view of a condom unpacking device in yet another embodiment;

Figs. 49, 50 and 51 are perspective views illustrating assemblage of the condom unpacking device as shown in Fig. 48;

Figs. 52 and 53 are perspective views illustrating unpacking of the device as shown in Fig. 48;

Fig. 54 is a perspective view of a condom unpacking device in yet another embodiment; Figs. 55, 56 and 57 are perspective views illustrating assemblage of the condom unpacking device as shown in Fig. 54;

Figs. 58 and 59 are perspective views illustrating unpacking of the device as shown in Fig. 54; Fig. 60 is a perspective view of a condom unpacking device in yet another embodiment;

Fig. 61 is an exploded view of the condom unpacking device as shown in Fig. 60;

Fig. 62 is a perspective sectional view of the device as shown in Fig. 60; Fig. 63 is a perspective view of the device as shown in Fig. 60, with the holder and condom unpacked;

Fig. 64 is a perspective view of a condom unpacking device in yet another embodiment;

Fig. 65 is an exploded view of the condom unpacking device as shown in Fig. 64;

Fig. 66 is a perspective view of the device as shown in Fig. 64, with the holder and condom unpacked;

Fig. 67 is a perspective view of a condom unpacking device in yet another embodiment; Figs. 68, 69 illustrate perspective views illustrating the assemblage of the condom unpacking device as shown in Fig. 67;

Fig. 70 is a perspective view of the device ias shown in Fig. 67, with the holder and condom unpacked;

Fig. 71 is a perspective view of a condom unpacking device in yet another embodiment;

Figs. 72, 73 are perspective views illustrating the assemblage of the condom unpacking device as shown in Fig. 71;

Fig. 74 is a perspective view of the device as shown in Fig. 71 , with the holder and condom unpacked; Figs. 75-77 are perspective views of alternative holders which may be used in a device according to the invention;

Fig. 78 is a perspective view of a condom unpacking device in yet another embodiment; Fig. 79 is a perspective view of a holder used in the device represented in Fig. 78;

Figs. 80-81 are perspective views illustrating unpacking of condom in the device shown in Fig. 78; Fig. 82 is a perspective view of a condom unpacking device in yet another embodiment;

Fig. 83 is a perspective view of a holder used in the device represented in Fig. 82;

Figs. 84-85 are perspective views illustrating unpacking of condom in the device shown in Fig. 82;

Fig. 86 is a perspective view of a condom unpacking device in yet another embodiment;

Fig. 87 is an exploded view of the device as shown in Fig. 86;

Figs. 88-89 are perspective views illustrating unpacking of condom in the device as shown in Fig. 86;

Fig. 90 is a perspective view of a condom unpacking device in yet another embodiment;

Fig. 91 is a perspective view of a holder used in the device represented in Fig. 90; Fig. 92 is an exploded view of the device as shown in Fig. 90

Figs. 93-94 are perspective views illustrating the unpacking of the device as shown in Fig. 90.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION EMBODIMENT EXAMPLES

In Figs. 12-19, one embodiment of the invention is represented. According to this embodiment, a device for unpacking a condom held by a holder comprises a case 1 consisting of two parts 2 and 3 (Figs. 12 and 13); a skin 4 received in the case 1 , the skin being constituted by a package 4, and a condom holder 5 holding a condom 6. Both holder 5 and condom 6 are received in the skin 4. The skin 4 is similar to a traditional condom package. of the case 1 is a box with open end and lateral side. For easy assemblage, each part 2, 3 is formed of two essentially rectangular plates 14 and 15. Each plate 14, 15 has a flange 16, 17 respectively; formed on its two adjacent sides. Plates 14 and 15 are connected at their flanges, forming a cavity in which the package 4 is received. Openings 19 and 20 used for pivot connection with the holder are centrally located at an open end 18 of parts 2, 3. At the end 18, each flange 16, 17 has a recess 21 providing space for a pivot joint.

The condom holder 5 (Fig. 14) includes a hollow ring 7 with a shaped slit 8 extending along its inner circumference. The condom 6 (e.g. a traditional condom) is received in the slit 8. Most of the condom 6 is rolled into a ring and received in an annular cavity of the ring 7, excluding the condom end 9, which is within the ring 7. A plane extending through the equator of the rolled condom ring is herein referred to as the plane of condom.

An extension 10 is attached to the outer edge of the ring 7. A bar 11 is formed on the end of said extension, the bar 11 extending in the plane of condom. The central part of the bar is adjoining the extension 10. Pivot pins 12 and 13 extending transversely with respect to the plane of condom are provided on both ends of the bar 11 respectively. Parts 2 and 3 of the case are installed on the pivot pins 12 and 13 respectively, with the ends of said pivot pins received in the openings 19 and 20 of said parts 2 and 3, respectively, as shown in Fig. 13. The opening 19 with the pivot pin 12 forms a pivot joint 22. The opening 20 with the pivot pin 13 forms a pivot joint 23.

In Figs. 15-17, assemblage of the device is shown. First, the holder 5 received in the package 4 is connected to the plates 14 and 15. For that, the ends of pivot pins 12 and 13 are inserted into the openings 19 and 20, then the flanges 16 and 17 are connected, e.g. bonded to each other. Then the resulting parts 2 and 3 are connected in such manner that the package is fully enclosed therebetween. While doing that, the package 4 is glued to both parts. Assembled device is shown in Fig. 13. The package 4 is formed of a sheet 24 with connected edges, as shown in Fig.

15. In the area where the extension 10 goes out of the ring and, consequently, of the package 4, the sheet edges remain unconnected, embracing the extension 10. In ths area the extension 10 is flat with jagged edges, that allows the edges of the package 4 firmly embrace the extension 10, ensuring that the package is hermetically sealed. For tightness, the connection between package 4 and extension 10 can be sealed by glue or a sealing component (not shown in the drawings). The package 4 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. As shown in Fig. 15, the package 4 is provided with a weakened line 25 extending from the end of the package where extension 10 is located, to the opposite end of the package 4.

Pivot joints 22 and 23 allow pivoting of parts 2 and 3 of the case 1 by 180 degrees, as shown in Fig. 19. Pivot joints are spaced, and parts 2 and 3 are provided with recesses 21 for a pivot joint, therefore, when rotated by 180 degrees, outer sides parts 2 and 3 contact each other, thus forming a handle by which the user can conveniently hold the holder in his hand while putting on the condom.

In order to unpack the condom, as shown in Figs. 17 and 18, parts 2 and 3 of the case 1 are spread away from each other while holding them with both hands, and then connected to each other by their outer sides. The package 4 is therefore torn along the weakened lines, the condom surfaces are exposed and the condom is ready to be put on. The handle formed by parts 2 and 3 facilitates subsequent process of putting on the condom held by holder. This means that the user can put the condom on using only one hand.

Device represented in Figs. 12-19, the device can be provided with a rectangular blocking cap 26 connected to one of said parts by flexible connection, as shown in Figs. 20-23. The cap 26 is adapted to be fit over the ends of parts 2 and 3 of the case, opposite to the ends connected with holder 5 in order to prevent the respective displacement of parts 2 and 3 of the case and thus to prevent the accidental unpacking.

In order to unpack the condom, the blocking cap 26 is removed, and then parts 2 and 3 are spread away from each other as described above. According to another embodiment shown in Figs. 24-27, the case 1 includes three parts 27, 28 and 29. Parts 27 and 28 are boxes with one open end and an open lateral side, while part 29 is a box with one open end. Parts 27 and 28 are connected with their open lateral sides to each other, and with their open ends to part 29, forming a chamber in which the package 4 enclosing a holder 5 and condom is received. Part 27 is connected to part 29 by a flexible web 30 connecting lateral sides 31 and 32 of parts 27, 29. In the same manner, part 28 is connected to part 29 by a flexible web 30 connecting lateral sides 33 and 34 of parts 27, 29. The web 30 allows pivoting parts 27 and 28 with respect to part 29. Part 29 is provided with a flap cover 35 and L-shaped lugs 36 located within part 29 and facing each other with their inner sides, thus forming a cavity 37. A latch 39 shaped as a rectangular strip is provided on the open lateral side of part 28. Latch 38 locks part 28 with respect to part 29 and thus prevents the accidental unpacking. On one end of the extension 10, a bar 40 is formed, the bar extending in the plane of condom and adjoining with its central part the extension 10. The shape and size of the bar 40 match the shape and size of the cavity 37, thus allowing its tight fit in the cavity 37.

In Figs. 25-26, the assemblage of the device is shown. First, the holder 5 received in the package 4 is connected to part 29 of the case. For this, the bar 40 is inserted into the cavity 37, and the flap cover 35 is closed. Then parts 27 and 28 are connected. While connecting the parts 27 and 28, the package 4 is glued to both these parts. Assembled device is shown in Fig. 24.

In order to unpack the condom, parts 27 and 28 are spread away from each other, thus tearing the package 4 and exposing the condom. The condom 1 is therefore ready to be put on and the user can easily put the condom 1 on while holding the part 29 of the device with his hand.

In an alternative modification, parts 27 and 28 of the case are asymmetric with respect to the longitudinal axis of the case, as shown in Figs. 28-32. According to this modification, connection lines 41 and 42 connecting parts 27 and 28 are shifted to the left and to the right, respectively, from the central longitudinal axis. In yet another embodiment represented in Fig. 33-36, a device for unpacking a condom comprises the case 1 consisting of two parts 43 and 44. Each part 43, 44 of the case is a flat box with one open side.

A central recess 46 is formed in the lateral side 45 of each part. In side wall of the recess 46, openings 47 and 48 are provided.

A extension 10 is attached from the outside to the ring 7 of the holder 5. At the end of extension 10, a bar 49 is formed, the bar extending transversely to the plane of condom and adjacent to the extension 10 at its central part. Pivot pins 50 and 51 extending in parallel to the plane of condom are provided on both ends of the bar 49, respectively. Parts 43 and 44 of the case are installed on the pivot pins 50 and 51 respectively; the ends of said pivot pins are inserted into the openings 48 and 47 of parts 43 and 44, respectively, as shown in Fig. 35. The opening 47 with the pivot pin 51 forms a pivot joint 52. The opening 48 with the pivot pin 50 forms a pivot joint 53. In this embodimet, the package 4 is provided with a weakened line 54 extending by the edge of the package along its whole perimeter. Part 43 is provided with a latch 55 located on the lateral side 56 of part 43, opposite to the side connected to the holder 5. The latch 55 locks part 43 with respect to part 44, thus preventing the accidental unpacking. Pivot joints 52 and 53 allow pivoting the parts 43 and 44 by 180 degrees with respect to the holder, as shown in Fig. 36. Therefore, after unpacking the condom, parts 43 and 44 can be connected to each other with their opposite lateral sides, forming a handle which is convenient for holding while putting on the condom using only one hand.

Yet another device embodiment is shown in Figs. 37-40. According to this embodiment, the case 1 is a flat box that includes two parts 57 and 58 connected by a flexible web 59 on one lateral side and having open ends 60 and 61 respectively. Part 57 consists of two plates 58 and 59 with flanges 133 and 134 on their three sides, respectively. In the same manner, part 58 consists of two plates 62 and 63 with flanges 64 and 65 on their three sides, respectively. Parts 57 and 58 are connected to each other like pieces of a soapbox.

A rest point 66 is provided on the lateral side of part 57, opposite to the side on which the web 59 is provided. The package 4 is inserted into part 57 and is attached thereto. Connection between the holder 5 and part 58 of the case is similar to that shown in Figs. 25- 26.

In order to unpack the condom, the user puts his thumb against the rest point 66 and opens part 57 of the case while holding part 58 with his fingers. The package 4 is therefore torn, the condom is exposed and ready to be put on. Thus, the unpacking of the condom with its holder can be performed using only one hand. Unpacked condom is shown in Fig. 40.

In this embodiment, the open end profile 60, 61 of each of the parts 57 and 58 of the case 1 matches the profile of the holder 5, the end 60 being located beyond the periphery of the holder 5 ring. Therefore, after opening part 57, the condom is fully exposed and ready to be put on.

In another embodiment represented in Figs. 41-43, the open ends 60 and 61 of parts 57 and 58 are arranged transversely with respect to the case 1. A slit 67 is provided in part 60 on its lateral longitudinal side perpendicular to the plane of condom. Slit 67 is used as an outlet port for the holder when unpacking.

The package 4 is provided with weakened lines. Preferable arrangement of these lines is shown in Fig. 42. Weakened line 68 extends along the edge of the package adjacent to the extension 10, while weakened line 69 extends along the other edge of the package from the end of line 68 to the opposite edge of the package 4.

The package 4 is received in part 57 and attached thereto. Connection between the holder 5 and part 58 of the case is similar to that shown in Figs. 25- 26. When unpacking the condom, the user holds part 58 of the case with one hand and affects part 57 with the other hand, pivoting it with respect to part 58. The package is therefore torn along the weakened lines 68, 69, and the holder 5 leaves the case 1 through slit 67. The condom surfaces are thus exposed, and the condom can be put on by holding part 58 of the case using one hand. In Figs. 44-47, a device is shown where the case 1 is formed of two plates 70 and 71 having respective flanges 72 and 73 extending along a part of periphery of each plate. Pivot pins 74 and 75 extending transversely to the plane of condom are provided on the open end of each plate 70, 71 near the end of flanges 72, 73 respectively.

A package 4 is placed between plates 70 and 71 and attached thereto. An extension 10 is attached to outer edge of the ring 7 of the holder 5. An opening 76 is formed in the end of the extension 10, the axis of the opening 76 extending transversely to the plane of condom. Also attached to outer edge of the ring 7 is an extension 77 provided with a plate-shaped rest 78 arranged transversely to the plane of condom. The opening 76 and the pivot pins 74 and 75 form a pivot joint 79, that allows pivoting the case 1 for 180 degrees, as shown in Fig. 47. Thus, a handle is formed allowing to conveniently hold the holder using only one hand when putting on the condom.

The package 4 is provided with a weakened line 80 extending along the edge of package 4 where the holder 5 leaves the package.

As shown in Fig. 45, during the assemblage the package 4 is placed between plates 70 and 71 and is attached thereto (e.g. glued), the plates are connected to each other at the ends of flanges 72 and 73, while the pivot pins 74 and 75 are received in the opening 76. The assembled device is shown in Fig. 44.

In order to unpack the condom, the user holds the case 1 is held in his hand and presses his thumb against the rest 78, as shown in Fig. 46 (the user's thumb is omitted). The holder 5 is therefore pivoted with respect to the case 1, the package 4 is torn along the weakened line, and the holder comes out. After unpacking, the condom is fully exposed and ready to be put on.

It is preferable that the holder with its condom enclosed in the skin is received into a case protecting the skin from external effects. However, a modification is possible where the skin is partially formed by the case, as shown in Figs. 48-53. In this case, the holder 5 is not enclosed in the package 4, but placed directly into a case 1 which is formed by two plates 70 and 71 , as described above with the reference to Figs. 44-47, while the open end 81 of the case is sealed by film 82 or adhesive tape. In this embodiment, the rest 78 cannot be integral with the extension 77, therefore instead of extension 77 a rest support 82 placed under film 82 is used. In this case, the rest 78 is attached (e.g. glued) to the rest support 82 through film 82. This means that the rest 78 can be glued to the film 82, and the area of the film under the rest 78 can be glued to the rest support 82.

A weakened line 84 is provided in film 82; said weakened line extending along its whole length. Another weakened line 85 is provided around the rest 78. The unpacking is performed in a similar way to that described with reference to Figs. 44-47.

In Figs. 54-59, another embodiment is represented, in which the case 1 is book-shaped.

The package 4 is received in the case 1 and is attached thereto. An extension 10 is attached to the outer edge of the ring 7 of the holder 5. On the end of extension 10, a plate 86 is formed in the plane of condom. On the end 87 of the plate 86, a pivot pin 88 is provided, extending transversely to the plane of condom on both sides of the plate 86. On the end 89 of the plate 86 a lug 90 is provided extending transversely to the plane of condom (Fig. 59). A holder 5 with condom is received in a skin (in this case, the skin is the package 4) formed by a folded sheet connected on its edges. A strip 91 for reinforcing the edge of the package 4 is embedded between the edges of the package. Two through slits 92 are formed in the strip. Where the grooves 92 are located, openings matching said grooves are formed in the package 4. The package 4 is provided with weakened lines 14, 15, 93 and 94, indicated as dotted lines in Figs. 56-57.

Grooves 95 similar to grooves 92 are provided on one of the sides of the case 1 located in plane of condom near the closed end.

The case 1 has a protruding part 96 with openings 97. A recess 98 is provided on the closed lateral side of the case 1 near the protruding part 96.

In order to connect the case 1 with the package 4, a bar 99 is used provided with lugs 100 matching the grooves 92 and 95, and with an opening 101 with the pivot pin 88 installed therein. Openings 97, 101 and the pivot pin 88 form a pivot joint 102. In Figs. 56-57, the device assemblage is illustrated. The holder 5 received in the package 4 is connected to the bar 99 inserting lugs 100 into the grooves 92, and inserting the pivot pin 88 into the opening 101. The resulting device is placed into the case 1, matching the grooves 95 of the case with the lugs 100, and the opening 97 with the pivot pin 88.

In order to unpack the condom, the user holds plate 86 with his hand, while pivoting the case 1 around the pivot joint 102. The package 4 is therefore torn along the weakened lines and the holder 5 leaves the package. After pivoting the holder by 180 degrees, the plate 86 is locked in the recess 98 by the lug 90, as shown in Fig. 59. The condom is therefore fully exposed and ready to be put on by holding the holder locked in the case 1 with one hand.

In the embodiment represented in Figs. 60-63, the case 1 is also book- shaped.

A package 4 is placed in the case 1 and attached thereto. As shown in Fig. 61 , an extension 10 is attached to the outer edge of the ring 7 of the holder 5. On the end of said extension, a handle 103 is formed in the plane of condom. An arc- shaped side 104 of the handle 103 is facing the holder. Side 104 is and provided with a lug 105 on which a through arc-shaped groove 106 is formed.

The holder 5 with condom is received in a skin (in this case, the skin is the package 4) formed by a folded sheet connected on its edges. A strip 107 for locking the edge of the package 4 with respect to the case 1, is embedded between the edges of the package. Two lugs 108 are provided on the strip. The openings 109 are formed on the edge of the package at the spot where the lugs are located; said openings match said lugs. The package 4 is provided with weakened lines similar to the lines 14, 15, 93 and 94, indicated as dotted lines in Fig. 56.

An end 110 of the case 1 is arc-shaped and matches the shape of side 104 of the handle 103. A slider 111 provided on the inner side of the case 1 , the slider extending along the end 110 near the side 112 of the case 1. Within the case 1 , a lug 113 is formed, extending along the closed lateral side of the case 1 and forming a groove 114. The case is provided with grooves 115 similar to those described above with reference to Figs. 54-59. When assembling the device, the case 1 is connected to the handle 103 by inserting the slider 111 into the arc-shaped groove 106, as shown in Fig. 62. Lugs 108 of the strip 107 are inserted into the grooves 115. The assembled device is shown in Figs. 60, 62. In order to unpack the condom with holder, the user holds the handle 103 with his hand, while displacing the case 1 with respect to the handle in plane of condom. The package 4 attached to the case 1 is therefore torn along the weakened lines, and the holder with condom leaves the package, as shown in Fig. 63. The condom is thus exposed and can be put on using one hand with the aid of the holder connected with the handle 103.

When the case consists of two pivotable parts as shown e.g. in Figs. 12-19, and also in Figs. 33-36, parts of the case can be connected in the manner similar to that shown with reference to Figs. 60-63. It is preferable that the case fully covers the skin, thus protecting it from mechanical effects. However, a modification is possible where the case does not embrace the skin at all sides, as shown e.g. in Figs. 64-66. In this embodiment, the case is formed by two U-shaped frames 116 and 117 with openings 118 and 119 on the ends of said frames. The holder 5 is provided with a bar 11 bearing the pivot pins 12 and 13, as described with reference to Figs. 13-19. The package 4 is placed on the inner side of the frames 116 and 117, and is attached thereto. The package 4 is provided with a weakened line 135 extending along the package from the end with extension 10 to the opposite end of the package. When unpacking the condom, frames 116 and 117 are spread away from each other while holding them with both hands, thus tearing the package along the weakened line 135. The condom is thus exposed and can be put on using the holder and holding the frames 116 and 117, attached to the holder, with one hand, as shown in Fig. 66. In an alternative modification, the case is formed by two rectangular frames

119 and 120 with the package 4 placed therebetween, as shown in Figs. 67-70. The holder is provided with a plate 49 bearing the pivot pins 50 and 51 , as described with reference to Figs. 33-36. The package 4 is placed between frames

119 and 120 and is attached thereto (e.g. glued). A weakened line 121 is provided along the edge of the package 4. In order to unpack the condom, frames 119 and

120 are spread away from each other, pivoting them by 180 degrees. The package 4 is therefore torn along the weakened line 121 , the condom is fully exposed and ready to be put on. After being pivoted, frames 119 and 120 form a handle used to operate the holder while putting on the condom.

A meshed case shown in Figs. 71-74 is otherwise similar to that shown in Figs. 33-36. In aforementioned embodiments of the device case, any pivot joint can be replaced by a flexible connection (e.g. made of plastic), and any flexible connection, in turn, can be replaced by a pivot joint. Parts of the case can be pivotable using the curvilineal guideway as described above, or using similar means. Furthermore, in embodiments described above, a condom holder formed as a hollow open ring with shaped groove extending along its inner cicrumference was observed. As it is clear from "background art" section, a lot of types of condom holders are currently known. Any of said holders can be used in the condom unpacking device according to the invention because the condom holder per se is not essential in this invention. Furthermore, other condom holders, e.g. those described below with reference to Figs. 75-77 can be used with this invention.

As shown in Fig. 75, a holder can be formed e.g. as a flat open ring including a bar 122 and two semicircular stretching members 123 and 124 provided with fasteners 125 protruding into the ring and used to hold the condom. The holder represented in Fig. 76 is provided with levers. Larger arms of these levers are defined by the stretching members 123 and 124, and pivots 126 and 127 of these levers are positioned on the ends of the bar 122.

A gap 128 between free ends of stretching members 123 and 124 is widened when the smaller arms 129 and 130 of the levers are pushed, the gap 130. Thus, the circumference of the holder ring increases, and the condom is stretched. This helps to avoid friction between the holder and the sensitive skin while putting on the condom, making it more comfortable. Furthermore, the increased circumference facilitates putting on the condom in the twilight.

In another embodiment, as represented in Fig. 77, the holder 131 can be U- shaped, and the condom is attached to said holder by ribbons 132, with one end of said ribbons attached to the holder, while the other end rolled into the condom.

In some modifications the procedure of putting the condom on is combined with the stretching of said condom. This allows to avoid the uncomfortable feelings that may appear when the rigid parts of the holder touch the sensitive skin of the user's penis.

For example, as shown in Figs. 78-81, a condom unpacking device comprises a case 140 consisting of two parts 141 and 142 (Fig. 78) similar to the case 1 of the device shown in Figs. 13-19. Case 140 includes a skin constituted by a package 143 with a holder 144 and condom 6 received therein.

Parts 141 and 142 are provided with open ends 152 and 153, and the package 143 goes out of said ends.

The package 143 is provided with a weakened line 154 extending along the connection line of parts 141 and 142 of the case.

The holder 144 is formed as a flat open ring provided with two stretching members 200 and 201 connected by a flexible web 147. The stretching members 200 and 201 consist of two parts connected by a flexible webs 145 and 146, respectively. The webs 145 and 146 allow the bending of the holder 144 inwards, as shown in Fig. 79, in order to accommodate holder 144 in the package. When the holder is in the package, the condom (not shown) is not stretched. The web 147 allows the widening of the holder, as shown in Fig. 81. Also, the holder 144 is provided with openings 148 and 149 used to connect the holder 144 with parts 141 and 142 by means of pins 150 and 151 , thus forming a pivot joint. When unpacking the condom, parts 141 and 142 of the case are spread away from each other while holding them with both hands, and the package is torn along its weakened line, as shown in Fig. 80. When rotating the parts 141 and 142 further, parts 141 and 142 thrust against the ring of the holder 144 by sides 155 and 156 of the open ends 152 and 153 on both sides of the web 147. When pressing parts 141 and 142 further, they act as levers, rotating the holder 144, as shown in Fig. 81. The condom 6 is therefore stretched and ready to be put on, and the user can easily put the condom on operating the holder by holding parts 141 and 142 with his hand.

A device presented in Figs. 82-85, comprises a case 157 similar to the case 1 shown in Fig.44. However, here a holder 158 is formed by a flat ring with a flexible web 159 allowing to unfold the holder. Furthermore, the holder is provided with a plate-like handle 160 arranged in the plane of condom, as shown in Fig. 83. The holder 158 is connected to the case 157 by a hinge 161. in order to unpack the condom, the user holds the case 157 in his hand and pushes the handle 160, as shown in Fig. 84. The holder 158 is therefore pivoted with respect to the case 157, and the holder comes out. When the surface 162 of the case 157 rests against the holder 158 ring (Figs. 84-85), further pushing the handle 160 leads to rotation of the holder, as shown in Fig. 85. This rotation is allowed by means of the flexible web 159. After unpacking, the condom 6 is fully exposed, stretched and ready to be put on.

In yet another embodiment presented in Figs. 86-89, a device for unpacking a condom comprises a case 162 consisting of two parts 163 and 164. Each part 164 and 165 is a plate 166 provided on its three sides with a flange 167. A lug 169 is formed at the open end 168 of each plate 166. Opposing pins 170 are formed near the base of said lug on both its sides. Pins are raised above the plate 166, facing outwards.

As shown in Fig. 89, the holder 171 is formed by two L-shaped stretching members 172 and 173, each being connected at one end thereof to a bar 174. Pins 175 are formed in the corners of the L-shaped stretching members 172 and 173. Pins 175 are arranged perpendicularly to the plane of holder 171 , and the bar 174 is provided with openings 176 for forming a pivot joint with pins 175. The bar 174 is also provided with ribs 177; in which openings 178 are provided, used for forming a pivot joint with pins 170 of the plate 166.

The process of unpacking the condom is illustrated by Figs. 88-89. Parts 163 and 164 are spread away from each other (Fig. 89). After said parts pass the position in which they are perpendicular to the plane of condom, they again move towards each other, as shown by arrows in Fig. 88, while the lugs 169 thrust against the sides 179 of the members 172 and 173, displacing said sides in opposite directions, as shown in Fig. 89. When parts 163 and 164 of the case are completely brought together, the holder is unfolded, and the condom (not shown) is stretched.

In the embodiment represented in Figs. 90-94, a case 180 of the device is similar to the case 1 of the device shown in Figs. 12-13, and is formed by two parts 181 and 182. However, a holder 183 is provided with two stretching members 184 and 185 arranged in a criss-cross manner and displaceably connected to each other by a loop 186. A rectangular opening in the loop 186 is embracing engaging parts of stretching members 184 and 185. Stretching members 184 and 185 are generally Z-shaped. Fasteners are formed on one end 187 of each stretching member, wthile the other end 188 of each stretching member is provided with a pin 189 used for connection with parts 181 and 182 of the case. In turn, parts 181 and 182 are provided with openings 190 for forming a pivot joint with pins 189.

The holder is received in a package 191 consisting of two halves, wherein a weakened line 192 is formed by connecting flanged ends of said package halves, as shown in Fig. 92. Said flanged ends are bonded or connected by means of a layered material; one of the layers is thinner or perforated along the line 192.

The package 191 with the holder 183 received therein is placed in the case 180 and is attached thereto.

The device is operated as follows: The user spreads parts 181 and 182 away from each other. The package 191 attached to said parts is therefore torn along the weakened line 192. Parts 181 and 182 are rotated to 180 degrees, and the condom is fully released from the package 191. The side 193 of the part 181 thrusts against the lug 194, and the side 195 of the part 182 thrusts against the lug 196, which limits pivoting of parts 181 and 182 with 180 degrees. Then the user rotates parts 181 and 182 towards each other. The stretching members 184 and 185 are displaced along the guideway 186 in opposite directions, thus stretching the condom (not shown). Then the user puts the condom on, displacing the holder towards the base of the penis, while holding the parts 181 and 182 in his hand.

After the condom is put on, the holder can be removed in the transverse direction.

It shall be clear to those skilled in the art that the invention can be implemented in many embodiments and modifications other than those described herein, provided that these embodiments and modifications are within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A device for unpacking a condom held by a holder, the device comprising a holder with a condom held and flatly arranged therein, a skin in which the holder with the condom held therein is at least partially received, and a case, wherein at least a part of said case, at most the whole said case is pivotable with respect to the holder; characterized in that the holder is connected to the case, and the skin is either connected at least with said part of said case, at most with the whole said case, or at least partially formed at least by said part of said case, at most by the whole said case.

2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the angle of said pivoting is 180°.

3. Device according to claim 1 , characterized in that said pivoting is effected by means of a flexible connection.

4. Device according to claim 1 , characterized in that said pivoting is effected pivot by means of pivot joint.

5. Device according to claim 1 , characterized in that said pivoting is effected by means of an arc-shaped groove with a slider guidingly installed therein.

6. Device according to claim 1 , characterized in that said at least part of said case, at most the whole said case is pivotable in the plane of condom.

7. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that said at least part of the case or the whole case is pivotable in the plane perpendicular to the plane of condom.

8. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the device comprises a gear preventing or obstructing accidental pivoting of said at least part of said case, at most the whole said case with respect to the holder.

9. Device according to claim 1 , characterized in that said pivoting is between a first position in which at least one of the condom sides is covered by said at least part of the case, and a second position in which said condom side is exposed.

10. Device according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that what is pivotable with respect to the holder is a part of the case, whereas the case includes another part also pivotable with respect to the holder.

11. Device according to claim 10, characterized in that said parts of the case are adapted, after pivoting thereof, to form a handle for holding the holder with condom.

12. Device according to claim 10, characterized in that said parts of the case are adapted to be fixed with respect to each other after pivoting thereof.

13. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that what is pivotable with respect to the holder is the whole case which, after pivoting thereof, forms a handle for holding the holder with its condom.

14. Device according to claim 13, characterized in that said handle is adapted to be fixed with respect to the holder with its condom.

15. Device according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that the case comprises a box with the skin received inside said box and attached thereto.

16. Device according to any of claims 1-9, characterized in that the case comprises a frame with the skin attached thereto.

17. Device according to claim 16, characterized in that the case further comprises another frame with the skin also attached thereto, wherein both said frames are U-shaped, and the skin is received within these frames and attached thereto.

18. Device according to claim 16, characterized in that the case comprises two O-shaped frames located in a plane parallel to the plane of condom, with the skin received between said frames and attached thereto.

19. Device according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that the case is meshed.

20. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the skin is a package formed by at least one sheet.

21. Device according to claim 20, characterized in that the skin is a package formed by two sheets with connected edges.

22. Device according to claim 20, characterized in that the skin is formed as a package formed by one folded sheet with connected edges.

23. Device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the skin is provided with at least one weakened line.

24. Device according to claim 23, characterized in that the shape of the weakened line matches with the profile of the part pivotable.

25. Device according to claim 23, characterized in that the skin is made of sheet material which includes at least two sheets, wherein one of these sheets is thin and solid, and the other one is more strong and is provided with weakened lines.

26. Device according to claim 1 , characterized in that a slit is provided in the case surface perpendicular to condom plane, said slit defining an outlet opening for the holder.

27. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the case comprises a box having a slit in its surface perpendicular to the plane of condom, the slit defining an outlet port for the holder; wherein a film sheet is attached to the slit, the film sheet forming a hermetically sealed volume.

28. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the holder includes a hollow open ring with a shaped groove extending along its inner circumference, wherein the condom is received in this groove.

29. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the holder includes two stretching members defining a space in which the condom can be placed, the members being provided with fasteners for holding the condom, the fasteners extending into this space, wherein the holder is connected to the case by means of connecting at least one stretching member to the case.

30. Device according to claim 29, characterized in that the holder is adapted to displace the stretching members away from each other.

31. Device according to claim 30, characterized in that said displacement of the stretching members away from each other is effected by pivoting at least a part of the case, at most the whole case.

32. Device according to claim 30, characterized in that the holder includes a bar with stretching members attached to the ends thereof; wherein the holder is provided with levers having their larger arm formed by said stretching members, and a pivot located on the ends of said bar; said displacement of the stretching members away from each other being effected by displacing said levers.

33. Device according to claim 30, characterized in that said stretching members are connected to each other by a flexible web.

34. Device according to claim 30, characterized in that each of said stretching members is adapted to be bent into the area defined by said members.

35. Device according to claim 34, characterized in that each stretching member consists at least of two parts connected with a flexible web by means of which this stretching member is adapted to be bent.

36. Device according to claim 35, characterized in that each stretching member is provided with a bend stop for limiting the bending into the space defined by said stretching members.

37. Device according to claims 1 and 35, characterized in that what is pivotable with respect to the holder is a part of the case, whereas the case includes another part also pivotable with respect to the holder; wherein by pivoting said parts of the case the stretching members are displaced away from each other.

38. Device according to claim 37, characterized in that said parts of the case are pivotable in the plane of condom.

39. Device according to claims 1 and 33, characterized in that the whole case is pivotable in the plane of condom.

40. Device according to claim 29, characterized in that what is pivotable with respect to the holder in a plane perpendicular the plane of condom is a part of the case, whereas the case includes another part also pivotable with respect to the holder in a plane perpendicular to the plane of condom; wherein said stretching members are L-shaped, their inner parts facing the condom held by the holder, said stretching members being connected to said parts of the case in such a way that the stretching members can be pivoted away from each other, thus making the L-shaped stretching members of the holder to pivot.

41. Device according to claim 29, characterized in that what is pivotable with respect to the holder in the plane of condom is a part of the case, whereas the case includes another part also pivotable with respect to the holder in the plane of condom; wherein said stretching members are angular and are movably connected to each other and arranged in such a manner that their first sections, each including at least one fastener for holding the edge of the condom are opposite each other, and their second sections, angled with respect to the first sections, extend along each other, said connection of the angular stretching members being arranged at their second sections, providing said displacement of the angular stretching members by displacing their second sections along each other with corresponding displacement of their first sections at least away from each other; the displacement of the angular stretching members beinmg caused by pivoting of said parts of the case.

42. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the holder is U-shaped, the inner part of the holder facing and embracing the condom.

43. Device according to claim 42, characterized in that the holder includes at least two ribbons one end of the ribbons being attached to the holder, their other end being applied to the outer surface of the condom and therefore rolled into a ring together with the condom.

44. Device according to any one of claims 1 , 28-29 or 42-43, characterized in that the holder includes a part passing through the skin.

45. Device according to claim 44, characterized in that said part of the holder is connected to the case.

46. Device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the device is provided with a rest connected to the holder and placed outside the case.