Conductive condom
US4971071A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 1989 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F6/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electrically conductive condom includes a generally cylindrical protective sheath having an open end for receiving a penis therein and an opposite closed end, the sheath being made from a thin, elastic, electrically conductive material which may be formed from a non-conductive elastic material having electrically conductive particles embedded therein. The electrically conductive material is preferably a thin elastomeric material with small conductive particles, such as carbon and/or wsilver particles, embedded therein. A reinforcing layer may be secured to the open end of the sheath. Optionally, a retaining strap may be secured to the reinformcing layer for retaining the sheath on a person, and quick release is provided for releasably securing the retaining strap about a person so as to releasably secure the sheath on the person.
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