Not Applicable
The field of endeavor is to provide protection from the spread of sexually transmitted diseases during the process of installing a condom on to a penis. This device should reduce the chance of contaminating the outside of an installed condom with pre-ejaculation fluid. Numerous articles exist on the fact that pre-ejaculation fluid can contain HIV virus and male sperm. This device should also reduce the unwanted spread of sperm onto the outside of an installed condom.
The Condom Cover Shield is a flexible tube that is fitted over a condom during the condom manufacturing process. This protective tube is rolled up with the new condom therefore allowing the condom/shield combination to be installed onto the penis in the same manner a condom alone is installed. Once the condom/shield is installed the shield is slipped off leaving an installed condom with an untouched exterior surface.
Only one drawing is submitted with this application. The attached drawing shows a standard type condom, with and without an extended end, covered by a second tube, the condom cover shield. Also depicted is lubricant between the condom and the cover shield so that the shield can be removed easily without touching the condom.
The Problem
During the installation of condoms on to the penis the installer's fingers roll over the top of the condom ring therefore touching the skin of the penis. During sexual interaction with a partner, it is likely that the penis skin has been contaminated with bodily fluid from the penis during foreplay petting by the male's partner. Pre-come/pre-ejaculation fluid excreted by the penis during foreplay may contain sperm and/or STDs (sexually transmitted disease). This fluid is usually deposited over the penis by the partner during foreplay activities. This rolling/touching activity may happen many times during the condom installation, therefore transmitting fluid from the penis skin to the exterior of the condom as the male returns his fingers in front of the role to continue the condom installation process. This continued process may contaminate the exterior of the condom numerous times during the installation, therefore providing opportunity for male bodily fluid to be transported to the internal cavities of his partner during sexual activity.
The Solution—Condom Cover Shield
The Condom Cover Shield is a flexible tube that is fitted over a condom during the condom manufacturing process. This protective tube is rolled up with the new condom therefore allowing the condom/shield combination to be installed onto the penis in the same manner a condom alone is installed. A lubricant will most likely be needed to be applied to the condom prior to the installation of the shield. This would allow for easy removal of the shield after the condom/shield combination is installed. Once the condom/shield is installed the shield is slipped off leaving an installed condom with an untouched exterior surface.
Provisional Application No. 61/633,065—Filed Feb. 6, 2012 Confirmation No. 6661