Patent ID: 6520922
Filing Date: 2003-02-18
Classification: A61B,A61D

Abstract:
A method of collecting animal semen, comprising the steps of:a) providing a device for collecting animal semen, said device being shaped and dimensioned to fit over the penis of a male animal, said device comprising a sheath having an open end, an opposite closed end, and a mid-portion therebetween; said closed end including a separate protective reservoir zone for collecting the semen; and a valve disposed between said mid-portion and said reservoir zone; b) providing a female animal having a vagina; c) providing a male animal having a penis; d) installing said device on the penis of the male animal; e) ensuring that the penis of the male animal is inserted into the vagina of the female animal and positioned for semen collection in said reservoir zone; f) after ejaculation, ensuring that the penis of the male animal is removed from the vagina of the female animal; g) removing said device from the penis of the male animal; and h) removing the semen from said reservoir zone.