Note: Descriptions are shown in the official language in which they were submitted.
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SPECIFICATION:
This invention relates to the safety enhancement, due diligence and
convenience of condoms for
sexual intercourse and /or activities normally associated with use of a
condom. In order for a
condom to be used correctly it must be used with a proper lubrication. Most
condoms come
lubricated but quickly dry out during use or people use improper lubricants
that actually weaken the
condom. The packing in this manner would allow the condom manufacturer to
match the lubricant to
the specifics and properties of the condom and thereby increase the product's
effectiveness and
protect against a number of "due diligence" legal or otherwise claims against
condom or lubricant
manufacturers.
Condoms are available and sold either lubricated or non-lubricated; either
must be lubricated to be
used safely and effectively. Research shows that if improper lubrication is
used it will deteriorate
the condom. If no lubrication or improper lubricant is used, the condom
probability to break
increases. When a condom does break, it can have very serious consequences;
pregnancy, STD'S,
Aids, etc. The manufacturer is also subject to being sued and proving due
diligence. A large amount
of people carry condoms, but barely anyone carries lubricant. This eliminates
another primary
problem with the effectiveness of the condom.
It has been found that a condom has n very low probability to break when
properly lubricated --but
often, for a variety of reasons, people do not lubricate the condom properly.
With the packaging
that this patent embodies being a combination packaging containing a section
for the condom and nn
attached section for the lubricant, the probability of people using the proper
lubricant increases.
When the condom needs lubrication simply tear open the lubrication packet and
apply it to the
condom or in a manner to facilitate the use of same. This will prevent the
condom from breaking.
This also lowers people's propensity from using incorrect lubrication and
deteriorating the condom.
It also eliminates the embarrassment of carrying n large tube of lubricant or
looking for the tube of
lubricant which has been misplaced. Having n disposable package of lubricant
also eliminates
embarrassment by having n fresh, clean lubricant that has not been shored or
used with any other
partner. Again this increases the safety, convenience and due diligence. In
addition, the condom
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manufacturer matches the lubricant to the product thereby eliminating another
aspect of the
problem.
DRAWINGS:
In drawings which illustrate the embodiments of the invention in general and
conceptually, Figure 1
is a front view of the condom packaging and the attached lubrication package,
which allows one to
always have lubrication when you have n condom. The packaging will be very
durable so that it will
not easily rupture or puncture and may be carried in a wallet or purse. The
packaging will be easy to
open for use allowing both the condom and lubricant to be opened and used
together but may contain
a two stage opening process.
In drawings which illustrate the embodiments of the invention in general and
conceptually, Figure 2
is a front view of the condom packaging and the attached lubrication package
opening which allows
one to open and use both the condom and the lubrication in a one tear open
process or stage.
In drawings which illustrate the embodiments of the invention in general and
conceptually, Figure 3
is a front view of the condom packaging and the attached lubrication package
which allows one to
open each package separately in a two tent open process or separate tear open
process.
In drawings which illustrates the embodiments of the invention in general and
conceptually, Figure 4
is a front view of the common package containing the separately wrapped condom
and the separately
wrapped lubricant sold together in a package.
