Title:
APPLICATOR FOR AN INTERNAL PROPHYLACTIC APPLIANCE
United States Patent 3709220
Abstract:
The applicator comprises a tube having an opening at one end and a handle for manipulating the applicator at the opposite end of the tube. The tube receives a substantial portion of an impervious bag including the closed end thereof and carries the remainder of the bag on the exterior thereof, the tube having sufficient rigidity to insert the bag in position in a urethra.
US Patent References:
Aseptic appliance
Kuhn - September 1920 - 1351917
Internal prophylactic protector
Varaney - December 1954 - 2696209
Teat dilator
Turner et al. - April 1962 - 3030960
Flexible medical probe
Pieri et al. - November 1951 - 2574840
URETHRAL CATHETER
Fiore - January 1969 - 3421509
Aseptic appliance
Kuhn - September 1920 - 1351917
Internal prophylactic protector
Varaney - December 1954 - 2696209
Teat dilator
Turner et al. - April 1962 - 3030960
Flexible medical probe
Pieri et al. - November 1951 - 2574840
URETHRAL CATHETER
Fiore - January 1969 - 3421509
Application Number:
05/083452
Publication Date:
01/09/1973
Filing Date:
10/23/1970
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Export Citation:
Primary Class:
Other Classes:
606/149, 604/57
International Classes:
A61F6/02; A61F6/00; A61F13/00; A61F5/46
Field of Search:
128/132,138R,138A,127,349R,341,343,260
Primary Examiner:
Gaudet, Richard A.
Assistant Examiner:
Frinks, Ronald L.
Claims:
Having described my invention, I now claim
1. A prophylactic protector comprising in combination:
2. an elongated tube adapted to be withdrawn from a bag when the bag and tube are in a urethra, one end of said body being open,
3. a handle on the body at the opposite end of the tube;
4. An prophylactic protector as defined in claim 1, characterized in that the opposite end of the tube is closed and that the handle is an extension of that end.
5. An prophylactic protector as defined in claim 1, characterized in that the bag is of the type in which the open end is flared outwardly and that the tube includes an outwardly flared portion forming a backing for the flare on the bag.
6. An prophylactic protector as defined in claim 3, characterized in that the opposite end of the tube is closed and that the handle is an extension of that end.
1. A prophylactic protector comprising in combination:
2. an elongated tube adapted to be withdrawn from a bag when the bag and tube are in a urethra, one end of said body being open,
3. a handle on the body at the opposite end of the tube;
4. An prophylactic protector as defined in claim 1, characterized in that the opposite end of the tube is closed and that the handle is an extension of that end.
5. An prophylactic protector as defined in claim 1, characterized in that the bag is of the type in which the open end is flared outwardly and that the tube includes an outwardly flared portion forming a backing for the flare on the bag.
6. An prophylactic protector as defined in claim 3, characterized in that the opposite end of the tube is closed and that the handle is an extension of that end.
Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The invention is directed to applicators for inserting an internal prophylactic appliance into a urethra.
2. Description of the Prior Art
The prior art applicator, known to applicant, is the structure shown in the patent to Varaney U.S. Pat. No. 2,696,209 issued Dec. 7, 1954. That structure does not include a tube for receiving the closed end of a semen receiving bag or sack, and is difficult to insert properly in the urethra.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The applicator consists of a tube having an opening at one end and a handle for manipulating the tube at the opposite end. The tube is elongated sufficiently to encompass a substantial portion of the semen-receiving bag, including the closed end of the bag, and is of sufficient length to carry the remaining portion of the bag on the exterior thereof. The applicator has sufficient rigidity to insert the bag in position within the urethra.
Other features and the advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following description, reference being had to the accompanying drawing wherein a preferred embodiment of the invention is illustrated.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING
FIG. 1 is a side view of the applicator, greatly enlarged;
FIGS. 2 and 3 are end views looking in the direction of arrow 2 and arrow 3, respectively, of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line 4--4 of FIG. 1, but on a larger scale;
FIG. 5 is a view similar to FIG. 4, but showing the bag on the applicator, the bag being shown in section;
FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken along line 6--6 of FIG. 5; and
FIG. 7 is a view of the applicator, part thereof being shown in section.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
The applicator 10 comprises a body 12 including a tube 14 which is preferably circular in cross section. The left end of the tube, as shown in the drawing, is open as at 16. The body 12 includes a handle 18 at the opposite end of the tube. This handle is formed integrally with the tube. The body is flared outwardly and toward the left as at 20, between the closed end 22 of the tube and the handle.
The bag or sack 24 which is to be inserted in the urethra is formed of thin, impervious, resilient and flexible material such as rubber. It may be elongated in one direction only, or may be formed as shown in FIG. 5, i.e. one portion 26 being telescoped into an outer portion 28. The inner portion 26 of the bag is pushed into the tube 14 through the open end 16 of the tube and the outer portion 28 is stretched over the exterior of the tube. The outer end of the bag is flared outwardly as at 30.
The applicator 10 is formed of any suitable material such as a plastic which has sufficient rigidity to be inserted, together with the bag 24, into the urethra. After the bag and applicator are inserted in the urethra a sufficient distance so that the flare 30 covers the end of the penis, the appliance is withdrawn by manipulating the applicator through the handle 18. After ejaculation, the bag 24 can be grasped by the flare 30 and withdrawn from the urethra.
Thus it is apparent that by virtue of the present invention, I have provided an applicator for a prophylactic which is inexpensive to manufacture, easy to apply, insertable into the urethra with relatively little discomfort to the user.
1. Field of the Invention
The invention is directed to applicators for inserting an internal prophylactic appliance into a urethra.
2. Description of the Prior Art
The prior art applicator, known to applicant, is the structure shown in the patent to Varaney U.S. Pat. No. 2,696,209 issued Dec. 7, 1954. That structure does not include a tube for receiving the closed end of a semen receiving bag or sack, and is difficult to insert properly in the urethra.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The applicator consists of a tube having an opening at one end and a handle for manipulating the tube at the opposite end. The tube is elongated sufficiently to encompass a substantial portion of the semen-receiving bag, including the closed end of the bag, and is of sufficient length to carry the remaining portion of the bag on the exterior thereof. The applicator has sufficient rigidity to insert the bag in position within the urethra.
Other features and the advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following description, reference being had to the accompanying drawing wherein a preferred embodiment of the invention is illustrated.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING
FIG. 1 is a side view of the applicator, greatly enlarged;
FIGS. 2 and 3 are end views looking in the direction of arrow 2 and arrow 3, respectively, of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line 4--4 of FIG. 1, but on a larger scale;
FIG. 5 is a view similar to FIG. 4, but showing the bag on the applicator, the bag being shown in section;
FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken along line 6--6 of FIG. 5; and
FIG. 7 is a view of the applicator, part thereof being shown in section.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
The applicator 10 comprises a body 12 including a tube 14 which is preferably circular in cross section. The left end of the tube, as shown in the drawing, is open as at 16. The body 12 includes a handle 18 at the opposite end of the tube. This handle is formed integrally with the tube. The body is flared outwardly and toward the left as at 20, between the closed end 22 of the tube and the handle.
The bag or sack 24 which is to be inserted in the urethra is formed of thin, impervious, resilient and flexible material such as rubber. It may be elongated in one direction only, or may be formed as shown in FIG. 5, i.e. one portion 26 being telescoped into an outer portion 28. The inner portion 26 of the bag is pushed into the tube 14 through the open end 16 of the tube and the outer portion 28 is stretched over the exterior of the tube. The outer end of the bag is flared outwardly as at 30.
The applicator 10 is formed of any suitable material such as a plastic which has sufficient rigidity to be inserted, together with the bag 24, into the urethra. After the bag and applicator are inserted in the urethra a sufficient distance so that the flare 30 covers the end of the penis, the appliance is withdrawn by manipulating the applicator through the handle 18. After ejaculation, the bag 24 can be grasped by the flare 30 and withdrawn from the urethra.
Thus it is apparent that by virtue of the present invention, I have provided an applicator for a prophylactic which is inexpensive to manufacture, easy to apply, insertable into the urethra with relatively little discomfort to the user.