Method of using a condom with distal aperture

• US 5,640,973 A
• Filed: 03/28/1995
• Issued: 06/24/1997
• Est. Priority Date: 04/19/1994
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Lawrence P. Blinn
• Original Assignee: Lawrence P. Blinn
• Inventors: Blinn, Lawrence P.
• Primary Examiner(s): Harrison, Jessica
• Assistant Examiner(s): ONEILL, MICHAEL W
• Application Number:
  US08/411,864
• Time in Patent Office: 819 Days
• Field of Search: 128/844, 128/842, 128/918, 604/347, 604/349
• US Class Current: 128/844
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 6/04 Condoms, sheaths or the like , e.g. combined with devices protecting against contagion
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 128/918 Condoms and shields

Abstract

A condom that includes a small hole in the distal or far end to permit semen to pass out of the interior of the condom. The condom may be used by couples wishing to conceive a child but who want to reduce the risk that a disease or virus, etc. will be passed from one person to the other. A second embodiment includes a removable cover over the distal opening to reduce the time during which the hole is uncovered. A cord attached to the cover can be pulled to remove the cover from the distal hole immediately before ejaculation.

Claims

1. A method for reducing the chance of contacting at least one of venereal warts and herpes simplex vesicles on at least one of a penis shaft, glans and vaginal wall while permitting the passage of sperm from said penis into said vagina, said method comprising the steps of:

a) providing a substantially cylindrical tube of flexible material wherein said tube has a first opening located at a proximal end of said tube for receiving said penis, and a second substantially smaller opening located at a distal end of said tube for permitting sperm to pass out of said tube and into said vagina during intercourse;

b) placing said tube over said penis shaft and glans before intercourse; and

c) commencing intercourse with said tube in place.

2. The method of claim 1 wherein said tube is formed of latex.