Patent ID: 8025061
Filing Date: 2011-09-27
Classification: A61F,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A packaging and condom assembly, the condom having a flange at its open end, the packaging and condom assembly comprising: one or more substantially rectangular pieces of packaging material, each piece of packaging material comprising a central portion and edge portions, the edge portions being separated from the central portion by perforated areas configured to allow the edge portions to be removed; and an expansion member adjacent to or within the condom flange, wherein the one or more pieces of packaging material surround substantially all or all of the condom, and the packaging material, when sealed with the condom inside, comprises two substantially flat portions having side edges, and wherein the flange of the condom is attached to the packaging material and squeezing the side edges of the packaging material causes the packaging material and the open end of the condom to form a substantially cylindrical cross section, the expansion member providing rigidity and being configured to aid in the formation of the substantially cylindrical cross section.