Family Health International

Thomas W Wilson, Iii

A prophylactic device is described which is constructed primarily from portions of plastic film material alternatingly sealed at their periphery and at an aperture contained in the film to yield an accordion-like section. The prophylactic device, as manufactured, is relatively flat, but it can expand to cover a body part to provide protection from transmission of bodily fluids between individuals. The prophylactic device can be used as a glove-like device, a finger cot, a condom, or a wound covering, depending on the size and configuration of the device.

Prophylactic device and production of same

A generally loose-fitting tubular sheath article, such as a condom, which has a closed distal end and an open proximal end which is bounded by a knitted material that bears compressively on the sheathed member to provide retention. The knitted material may be in the form of a band which is affixed to the sheath by everting a portion of the sheath material at the proximal end over the knitted material and attaching the sheath material to itself, thereby creating a toroidal enclosure in which the knitted material is disposed. Constriction of the sheathed member is minimized by the knitted material which provides a large surface area for retentive contact.

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Chapel Hill, NC, United States of America

Thomas W Wilson, Iii