Abstract:
The invention relates to a package of a condom held by a holder. 
     A package for a condom held by a holder; the package comprising a condom holder with a condom flatly arranged and held therein, the holder being provided with means for holding said holder in one hand, a skin at least partially enclosing the holder with condom held therein, and a case covering the condom on both sides of the plane of condom; the case being displaceably arranged with respect to the holder. According to the invention, the skin is attached to the case or is at least partially constituted by the case. 
     The device of the invention allows the user unpack and put on a condom in a quick and comfortable way, only slightly distracting the user from sexual intercourse.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    This application claims the benefits from International Application PCT/RU2007/000453 filed on Aug. 22, 2007 and priority application RU 2006130828 filed on Aug. 22, 2006. The contents of these applications are hereby incorporated by reference and in their entirety. 
     
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
       [0002]    The present invention relates to barrier contraceptives, in particular to a device for unpacking a condom held by a holder. 
       BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0003]    A condom is a skin made of natural latex or another material, covering the penis entirely or partially. Condoms are used to protect from sexually transmitted diseases and/or undesirable pregnancy. A traditional condom is shown in  FIG. 1 . A condom can also be a so-called micro-condom covering only the balanus. 
         [0004]    To make it compact and easy to use, a condom is usually rolled into ring. Actually, it can also be rolled in an opposite direction to that traditionally used for rolling a condom. A condom can also be bellowed or otherwise folded. When stored, a condom is usually sealingly packed into a skin generally formed as a package of a flexible sheet material which is usually strong enough to provide tightness and protect the condom during storage and transportation (see  FIG. 2 ). A package is usually provided with means facilitating its unpacking, e.g. a notch or reduced-strength area at its side, or a sealed ribbon with one its end extending outside the package. When unpacked, a condom is applied to erect penis, and then rolled down to the penis root. 
         [0005]    It can be unnecessary to unroll down a micro-condom because it covers only the balanus. Therefore, a micro-condom only requires a minimal degree of unrolling, if any. 
         [0006]    The main disadvantage of traditional condoms is that it takes a long time and much effort to unpack and put on a condom. As a result, the user&#39;s attention is distracted away from sexual intercourse. 
         [0007]    It is necessary to tear the package to unpack a traditional condom. To do this, the user should examine the package to find means designed to facilitate unpacking, e.g. a notch, and then use both hands to grip the package on both sides of the notch and pull them in different directions. It is not possible to open the package without looking at it. Furthermore, in order to perform each of the mentioned operations, it is required to use both hands. It is also necessary to use both hands to put the condom on. However, typically, the user has only one free hand, and uses the other one to support himself or has it under woman&#39;s head (see  FIG. 3 ). 
         [0008]    The movements of this hand are therefore restricted. Generally, this position is uncomfortable, and the user can release his second hand only for a short time. 
         [0009]    Therefore, for unpacking and putting on the condom, the user can use freely only one of his hands, occasionally using his second hand. 
         [0010]    When putting on a condom, every moment spent can be critical for the user. Requirements for swift, convenient and easy handling of condom package are much higher than those for any other packed product used in private life. It is known that some people do not use condoms even when necessary, and the main reason for this is that they have to spend a long time and much effort to put a condom on, resulting in distraction of their minds from the sexual intercourse. If this problem is solved, 
         [0011]    a) the overall condom usage will increase; whereas 
         [0012]    b) the number of people who either do not use condoms at all, or use them rarely while having high-risk sexual intercourses, will decrease. 
         [0013]    This could help to solve the spreading HIV problem as well as decrease the uncontrolled birth rate growth (especially in overpopulated developing countries). 
         [0014]    Devices known as condom holders hold a condom, in most cases hold the edge of a rolled condom, and therefore allow the user grasp a condom holder and put the condom on by applying the condom on top of and down the penis (see e.g.  FIG. 4 ). In this process, the condom is unrolled along the penis shaft (where a pre-rolled condom is used). 
         [0015]    A condom holder can be a hollow ring with a groove extending along its circumference and defining a recess for receiving a condom. The shape and location of the groove can vary (e.g., see U.S. Pat. No. 4,738,357, Martin et al,  1988 ). 
         [0016]    When the inner diameter of the holder is greater than or equal to the inner diameter of the condom ring, the recess can open to the outside. In this case, forces arise directed to the center of the condom ring, which do not let this ring pop out of the groove. 
         [0017]    This kind of holder is disclosed in the following patents: JP6154260 (Toshihiro, 1994), JP7308336, Tadashi, 1995), U.S. Pat. No. 5,579,784 (Harari, 1996), DE19641107 (Raabe, 1998), U.S. Pat. No. 5,437,286 (Stratton, 1995), FR2751869 (Loyer, 1998). 
         [0018]    Also known are condom holders either embracing the whole condom ring (e.g. see U.S. Pat. No. 5,163,449, van der Valk 1992) or having one discontinuity, either C-shaped or U-shaped (e.g. see U.S. Pat. No. 4,875,491, Parrone, 1989). Holders can either hold the condom ring with spaced fasteners (e.g. see FR2727858, Vegega, 1996) or continuously along the whole circumference of the ring. 
         [0019]    Other means of holding the edge of a rolled condom can be used, e.g. the condom ring can be held by a pair of rollers (e.g. see WO9801095, Liehs, 1999). 
         [0020]      FIG. 5  shows the holder consisting of two parts which are to be held with both hands (e.g. see WO02/069861, Van Rensburg, 2002). 
         [0021]    A condom held with a holder can be rolled up both in the direction traditionally used for rolling condoms and in opposite direction (e.g. see U.S. Pat. No. 5,549,120, Persson et al., 1996). On its circumference, a condom can also be bellowed or folded in any other manner (e.g. see WO9319704, Wheeler, 1993). 
         [0022]    Further, ribbons (see  FIG. 6 ), can be used to simplify the process of putting on a condom (e.g. see U.S. Pat. No. 4,934,382, Barone, Jr., 1990). Two or rarely more than two ribbons are rolled into the condom. These means can be referred to as “ribbon holders” because these are designed to help holding the condom and putting it on. If condom is provided with two ribbons, it means that the user should apply condom to the penis, hold ribbons with both hands and pull the condom, unrolling it along the penis.  FIG. 7  represents the ribbon holder with ribbons connected to each other (see JP58183161, Koike, 1983). 
         [0023]    However, it is not easy to hold the condom with one hand using these ribbons, excluding the case when the ribbons are connected to a rigid base actually forming a holder. For example, WO9407444 (Van Kempen et al., 1994) comprises two ribbons connected to a U-shaped base (see  FIGS. 8 and 9 ). 
         [0024]    Holders help to put on a condom with comfort. Actually, some condom holders such as “rigid” holders consisting of a single piece and holders with ribbons connected to a rigid base allow the user to put a condom on using one hand, without changing his position and therefore reduce the distraction from the sexual intercourse. 
         [0025]    However, the problems related to unpacking process remain unsolved even with these holders. In background art, the package is either not mentioned at all, or it is presumed that a condom with holder is packed traditionally: hermetically sealed in a soft plastic package, as shown in  FIG. 2 . In order to open such package, the user has to perform several consequent steps, using both hands each time. After the package is torn, the condom surfaces are usually not fully exposed (see  FIG. 10 ), thus requiring the user to release said surfaces further. Furthermore, if the package is provided with notches (see  FIGS. 11             12 ) facilitating its tearing, the user is required to locate said notches in order to put his hands close to said notches ( FIG. 11 ) thus concentrating the force applied to the package. However, the mentioned steps can be hard to perform in some cases, e.g. in the twilight. If the hands are positioned incorrectly with respect to the notches, as shown in  FIG. 12 , the tearing of the package is hindered because the force is spread over a large area. As a result, the time required to open the package increases, distracting the user from sexual intercourse. This inconvenience reduces the potential advantages of condoms held by holders over traditional condoms. 
         [0026]    WO9629262 (Kursner, 1996), WO9220595 (Forster et al., 1992), WO9502379 (Andrews, 1995) disclose opening a package by pressing it, whereas the package breaks due to notches therein. Apparently, after opening the package the condom should be taken out of it. In said patents, the pressing of the package has generally the same result as breaking of the package. 
         [0027]    JP6179476 (Masamitsu, 1994), U.S. Pat. No. 6,076,661 (Abadi, 2000) comprise the package with one side covered by a light removable lid. This lid is removable to get access to the condom. 
         [0028]    U.S. Pat. No. 6,227,358 (Lin, 2001), FR2706429 (Lajaz, 1994) describe a condom package opening in the same manner as a can of beer, using a metal pull-tab. 
         [0029]    WO9608220 (Vilmorin, 1996), U.S. Pat. No. 5,862,908 (Arbin, 1999) disclose a cased condom, where the case consists of two pieces connected by a hinge like a powder case. After opening the package, the condom should be taken out of it. 
         [0030]    U.S. Pat. No. 5,238,103 (Swisher, 1993) discloses a foiled condom received in a device having hinged lower and upper halves. Blades arranged inside the device cut the foil of condom when it is inserted into the device. Then, foil pieces covering the condom on top and bottom can either be pulled out by the user or fall out while opening the halves. Precise time-consuming manipulations are necessary for unpacking the condom using this device, and furthermore, the condom can be damaged by the blades. 
         [0031]    Several additional outer packages, openable in different ways, are also known, e.g. see CA2130536 (McVicar et al., 1996) and U.S. Pat. No. 5,117,841 (McBeth, 1992). The inner package remains sealed when the outer package is opened. 
         [0032]    GB2253352 (Jones, 1992), U.S. Pat. No. 5,316,019 (Jones, 1994) and U.S. Pat. No. 5,638,949 (Jones, 1997) describe a condom packed together with a holder in a package and received in a case, the case being provided with a hinged lid. In order to open the case, the lid must be opened (thus opening the package). However, after opening the package, said package must be spread and the holder with condom must be taken out. It is clear that these steps require concentration and time. 
         [0033]    FR2751869 (Loyer, 1998), JP11004844 (Katayama, 1999), JP11019110 (Mitsuoka et al., 1999) describe a holder covered on its top and bottom by light lids provided with pull-tabs. A condom packed in this manner can be unpacked by removing the lids, pulling the pull-tabs in succession. In this case, it is necessary to find a pull-tab and pull it with one hand while holding the package with the other hand. Thus, several steps must be carried out using both hads each time. 
         [0034]    A method for unpacking a condom with a holder by stretching the package is known (see  FIG. 11 ), e.g. see WO9008522 (Backman, 1990), GB2225721 (Powell, 1990), EP1236452 (Suzuki, 2001). The package is torn due to its stretching. 
         [0035]    WO02069861 (Van Rensburg W. 2002) discloses a method for unpacking a condom by breaking the package along the weakened lines, whereupon the halves of the holder remain in the user&#39;s hands with the condom therebetween, ready for putting on. However, the process of putting on the condom requires using both hands. 
         [0036]    U.S. Pat. No. 4,738,357 (Martin et al., 1988), U.S. Pat. No. 6,089,231 (Thompson, 2000) describe a device requiring the removal of a protective disc covering the condom held by a holder from one side. Another protective disc on the other side is removed by penis while putting the condom on. 
         [0037]    U.S. Pat. No. 5,651,374 (Wester, 1997) discloses a device where a condom held by a holder is exposed by turning up two protective sheets covering the condom on both sides. 
         [0038]    All methods described above also distract the user from sexual intercourse. 
         [0039]    WO9801095 (Liehs, 1999) comprises a “gun” as an unpacking device, where the holder with condom is placed in the “barrel”. 
         [0040]    U.S. Pat. No. 5,437,286 (Stratton, 1995) describes the invention where two surfaces (made of a thin film) are broken by the penis while putting the condom on. The user can unpack and put this condom on using only one hand, therefore the device disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,437,286 is referred to as “ready-to-use” type. 
         [0041]    However, breaking the film by penis is uncomfortable for the user. Further, if the film is so thin that it can be pierced by penis, it means that the condom cannot be stored in real-life conditions, and can be easily damaged. Therefore, the condom is to be stored in some other package e.g. a paper envelope, thus, package problem still remains. Furthermore, the film should be lubricated from the bottom to make the user feel comfortable. Hence, the condom is to be kept in another package to protect the lubricant. At last, a film designed to be broken by penis should be covered in order to protect it from contamination. 
         [0042]    In JP2000232988 (Tanabe et al., 2000), package parts covering a condom held by a holder also break under pressure exerted by penis. This package is to be held in a certain manner. The package has means into which the user&#39;s fingers shall be inserted to stretch the package. 
         [0043]    WO9846495 (Flock, 1998) discloses a package containing a traditional condom, the package having a central weakened line terminating with notches on the edges of the package. Pouches are provided on the package sides parallel to the weakened line. To open this package, the user should hold the package in one hand and insert his bended thumb into one of the pouches. Then the user moves his thumb to straighten it. As a result, the package is stretched and torn along the weakened line. The upper part of the torn pack probably remains on user&#39;s thumb and can be flung off later, while its lower part with the condom remains in the user&#39;s hand. Thus, after the package is torn, the condom should be released from the lower part of the package and then held in a proper manner. The aforementioned procedure is not convenient for the user and requires some skill to perform it using one hand. Furthermore, holding a soft package and pressing it to the palm with the fingers while tearing the package by the thumb placed in the pouch also seems to be uncomfortable. It is necessary to hold the package tightly, otherwise it can slip out and remain unrent. 
         [0044]    Further, the incorporation of a weakened line into a condom package does not contribute to safety: the package could be torn while stored in the pocket. Thus, such kind of package is generally stored in an additional rigid package, e.g. cardboard or plastic case. Extracting the package from the case makes the procedure of unpacking and putting on the condom more complicated and requires using the second hand. 
         [0045]    It shall also be noted that a condom described in WO9846495 (Flock, 1998) is not provided with a holder that would allow the user to put the condom on using one hand, therefore Flock does not solve the problem of conveniently putting on a condom. 
         [0046]    A device that seems to be the closest to the one claimed herein is described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,425,397 (30.06.02, A61F6/00). 
         [0047]    A package for a condom held by a holder disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,425,397 and represented in  FIG. 10  thereof, comprises a cover, a condom holder with condom held therein, the holder being adapted to be displaced with respect to the package, and a skin in which the holder with condom is received, the skin being fixed within the package. A housing provided with a round opening can be inserted in the cover. A frame is slidably received in the housing. The holder with the condom held therein (enclosed in the package) is received in the housing in such manner that the condom is aligned with the round opening of the case. The skin is attached to the frame. When displacing the frame with respect to the housing, the frame pulls the skin and tears it apartwhile the holder is retained in the housing. Thus, the unpacked holder remains in the housing, and due to the round opening, the condom is exposed and ready to be put on. The user takes the housing in his hand and puts the condom on. 
         [0048]    Due to the fact that the holder is used, the device of U.S. Pat. No. 6,425,397 is convenient when putting on the condom. However, the unpacking process requires a series of consequent steps where both hands shall be used. In particular, to remove the cover, the user shall hold the cover in his hand and displace the cover with respect to the housing, while holding the frame with his other hand. Further, the user, still holding the frame in his hand, displaces the frame with respect to the housing held in his other hand. Therefore, both hands shall be used over the whole unpacking process which is too long under the circumstances. Further, the part of the frame to be held in hand small and difficult to grasp. Furthermore, the design of the housing does not allow quick removal of the housing in transverse direction after putting the condom on, and this is also uncomfortable for the user who has to take the housing off by shifting it backwards along the whole length of the penis. 
         [0049]    The purpose of this invention is to provide a compact and durable device to ensure convenient, fast and reliable unpacking mainly with one hand, and also a convenient process of putting on the condom using a holder with one hand. 
       BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0050]    The problem is solved by providing a package for a condom retained by a holder; the package comprising a condom holder with a condom flatly arranged and held therein, the holder being provided with means for holding the holder in one hand, a skin at least partially enclosing the holder with the condom held therein, and a case covering the condom on both sides of the plane of condom; the case being displaceably arranged with respect to the holder; according to the invention, the skin is attached to the case or is at least partially constituted by the case. 
         [0051]    Therefore, in order to unpack the condom, it is required to remove the case by displacing the case with respect to the holder in the plane of condom. To perform this, the user holds the holder in one hand, while grasping the case and removing it with the other hand in one action. As a result, the condom surfaces are fully exposed. Only the operation of removing the case requires using the second hand, and the condom with holder is in one hand and ready to be put on. As a result, the distraction of the user from sexual intercourse during condom unpacking procedure is minimal, and the process is convenient for the user. 
         [0052]    By the convenience of the unpacking process it is understood that the procedure is performed using only one hand, while the other hand is used only for a short time, e.g. in situation represented in  FIG. 3 , when the user has one hand under the woman&#39;s head. After that, the procedure of putting on the condom does not require using of the second hand. 
         [0053]    The skin can be provided with means for breaking the continuity of the skin. 
         [0054]    The skin can comprise a sheet having its edges connected to each other; wherein the strength of the connection between these edges is lower than the strength of the sheet, so that the connection between these edges constitutes said means for breaking the continuity of the skin. 
         [0055]    The edges of the sheet can be overlapping or turned up and connected to each other. If said edges are overlapping, one of the edges of the sheet can be provided with at least one pull-tab attached to the case. 
         [0056]    The means for holding the holder in one hand can be located on one end of the skin, while the means for breaking the continuity of the skin can be located in such manner that the distance between the means for breaking the continuity of the skin and said end of the skin is shorter than the distance between the means for breaking the continuity of the skin and the opposite end of the skin. This arrangement of the means for holding the holder in one hand and the means for breaking the continuity of the skin provides the full exposure of condom surfaces and excludes the necessity of additional skin removal actions when unpacking the condom. 
         [0057]    The means for breaking the continuity of the skin can include at least one weakened line. 
         [0058]    The holder can include a hollow open ring with a shaped groove extending along its inner circumference, wherein the condom is received in this groove The holder can be provided with two stretching members defining a space in which the condom can be placed; the members being provided with fasteners for holding the condom, the fasteners extending into this space. The holder can be adapted to displace the stretching members away from each other. 
         [0059]    This leads to the lowering of friction between the holder and the sensitive skin during the process of putting on the condom, which provides more comfortable process of putting on the condom. Furthermore, the increase of the ring area provides much easier process of putting on the condom in a situation when the process is performed by the feel and with unsufficient illumination. 
         [0060]    The holder can include a bar with the stretching members attached to the ends thereof; wherein the holder is provided with levers having their larger arm formed by said stretching members, and a pivot located on the ends of said bar; said displacement of the stretching members away from each other being effected by displacing said levers. 
         [0061]    Said stretching elements can be connected to each other by a flexible web. 
         [0062]    Furthermore, each of said stretching members can be adapted to be bent into the area defined by said members. 
         [0063]    The stretching member can consist at least of two parts connected with a flexible web by means of which this stretching member is adapted to be bent. 
         [0064]    Said stretching members can be angular and are movably connected to each other and arranged in such a manner that their first sections, each including at least one fastener for holding the edge of the condom are opposite to each other, and their second sections, angled with respect to the first sections, extend along each other, said connection of the angular stretching members being arranged at their second sections in such a way, said displacement of the angular stretching members is provided by displacing their second sections along each other with corresponding displacement of their first sections at least away from each other. 
         [0065]    The holder can include a guideway with an opening embracing the second sections. 
         [0066]    The holder can be U-shaped, with its inner part facing the condom and embracing it. In this case, the holder can include at least two ribbons, one end of said ribbons being attached to the holder, while the other end is extended along the outer surface of the condom and rolled into ring together with the condom. 
         [0067]    The holder can include a part protruding through the skin. 
         [0068]    Means for holding the holder in one hand are usually connected to the holder by means of at least one part protruding through the skin. Said part connecting the means for holding the holder in one hand and the holder, can sandwiched between two layers of sheet material, while a segment of the skin adjacent to said part protruding through the skin is attached thereto and separated from the rest of the skin with weakened lines. 
         [0069]    The skin can be a package made of two sheets connected at the edges. 
         [0070]    The skin can be hermetically sealed. 
         [0071]    The case can comprise a box having one open end, and the skin is received inside this box and attached thereto. 
         [0072]    The means for holding the holder in one hand can be located on the open end of the box. 
         [0073]    The box can be provided with at least one cutout adjacent to the open end of the box. 
         [0074]    One end of the box can be covered with a flap cover attached to the box. 
         [0075]    The box can be formed of two parts connected to each other like pieces of a soapbox. 
         [0076]    The means for holding the holder in one hand can include a removable lid covering the box. 
         [0077]    The means for holding the holder in one hand can include a U-shaped frame having it sends connected to the box by means of mechanical interaction. 
         [0078]    The opposite sides of the U-shaped frame can extend on both sides of the first sections of the angular stretching members; and the crosspiece bridging the opposite sides of the U-shaped frame is flexible, so that the ends of the opposite sides of the U-shaped frame adjacent to said crosspiece can be displaced towards each other for pressing the holder out of the U-shaped frame and also for displacing the free ends of the U-shaped frame towards each other in order to displace the first sections of the angular stretching members away from each other. 
         [0079]    The device can include a rest attached to the skin, and the box is provided with a cutout for accommodating the rest. 
         [0080]    The box can have semicircular lugs on two opposite surfaces of its open end; and the removable lid has on its boxfacing end semicircular cutouts matching the lugs. 
         [0081]    A rest section can be provided on the upper surface of the box. 
         [0082]    The package can comprise two flexible plates, the edges of these plates being connected to each other thus forming an outer container; the skin can be placed in this container and attached thereto; and the means for holding the holder in one hand are located on one end of the container, and the same end of the container is open. 
         [0083]    The outer container can be provided by at least one cutout adjacent to the open end of the outer container. 
         [0084]    The package can be provided with at least one stopper preventing or hindering accidental unpacking. 
         [0085]    The package can have a ribbon attached both to the box and the lid, the ribbon running along the connection line of the box and the lid. 
         [0086]    A ribbon attached to the box and the lid can be placed transversely to the connection line of said box and said lid. 
         [0087]    The stopper can comprise two elements coming into a mechanical engagement when connected; one of said elements being located at the open end of the box in the middle part of one of its sides, the other element being located on the end of the lid where it is connected to the box. 
         [0088]    The open end of the outer package can be stuck by a protective film; the film having a cutout in the area where the means for holding the holder in one hand project from the package. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0089]    Further follows the detailed description of the invention with references to enclosed figures, which represent: 
           [0090]      FIG. 1  illustrates a perspective view of a traditional condom held in hand by the user; 
           [0091]      FIG. 2  illustrates a perspective view of a traditional condom shown in  FIG. 1 , in the package; 
           [0092]      FIG. 3  illustrates the situation preceding the process of putting on the condom; 
           [0093]      FIG. 4  illustrates a perspective view of a condom placed in a known ring-like holder held in hand by the user; 
           [0094]      FIG. 5  illustrates a perspective view of a condom placed in a known holder held with two hands by the user; 
           [0095]      FIG. 6  illustrates a perspective view of a condom placed in a known ribbon-type holder; 
           [0096]      FIG. 7  illustrates a top view of a condom placed in a known ribbon-type holder in which the ribbons are connected to each other; 
           [0097]      FIG. 8  illustrates a perspective view of a condom placed in a known ribbon-type holder in which two ribbons are attached to a U-shaped base; 
           [0098]      FIG. 9  illustrates a top view of a condom shown in  FIG. 8 ; 
           [0099]      FIG. 10  illustrates the situation in which tearing of the usual package does not lead to the full exposure of condom and holder surfaces; 
           [0100]      FIGS. 11 ,  12  illustrates stretching of the package as a method for unpacking a condom placed in a holder; 
           [0101]      FIG. 13  illustrates a perspective view of a holder with condom placed therein. 
           [0102]      FIG. 14  illustrates a side sectional view of the suggested package according to the invention in one of its embodiments; 
           [0103]      FIG. 15  illustrates a perspective view of the package shown in  FIG. 14 ; 
           [0104]      FIG. 16  illustrates a perspective exploded view of the package shown in  FIG. 14 ; 
           [0105]      FIG. 17  illustrates a perspective view of the condom package with the holder after unpacking; 
           [0106]      FIG. 18  illustrates a perspective view of the package in another its embodiment; 
           [0107]      FIGS. 19 ,  20  illustrate a perspective view showing assemblage stages of the condom unpacking device in the embodiment represented in  FIG. 18 ; 
           [0108]      FIG. 21  illustrates a perspective view of the condom package with the holder shown in  FIG. 18 , after unpacking; 
           [0109]      FIGS. 22 ,  23  illustrate a perspective view of the condom unpacking process; 
           [0110]      FIG. 24  illustrates a side sectional view of the stopper for the package shown in  FIG. 18 ; 
           [0111]      FIG. 25  illustrates a perspective view of the package shown in  FIG. 18 , provided with a stopper; 
           [0112]      FIG. 26  illustrates a perspective view of the package shown in  FIG. 14 , provided with a stopper; 
           [0113]      FIG. 27  illustrates a perspective view of the condom package with the holder shown in  FIG. 26 , after unpacking; 
           [0114]      FIG. 28  illustrates a perspective view of the package shown in  FIG. 14 , provided with a stopper; 
           [0115]      FIG. 29  illustrates a perspective view of the condom package with the holder shown in  FIG. 28 , after unpacking; 
           [0116]      FIG. 30  illustrates a perspective view of the package in another its embodiment; 
           [0117]      FIG. 31  illustrates a perspective exploded view of the package parts shown in  FIG. 31 ; 
           [0118]      FIG. 32  illustrates a perspective view of the package in another its embodiment; 
           [0119]      FIG. 33  illustrates a perspective view of the condom package with the holder shown in  FIG. 32 , after unpacking; 
           [0120]      FIG. 34  illustrates a perspective view of the package in another its embodiment; 
           [0121]      FIG. 35  illustrates a perspective view of the package shown in  FIG. 34 , with a lid open; 
           [0122]      FIG. 36  illustrates a perspective view of the condom package with the holder shown in  FIG. 34 , after unpacking; 
           [0123]      FIG. 37  illustrates a perspective view of the package in another its embodiment; 
           [0124]      FIG. 38  illustrates a perspective view of the package in another its embodiment; 
           [0125]      FIG. 39  illustrates a perspective view of the package in another its embodiment; 
           [0126]      FIG. 40  illustrates a perspective view of the package shown in  FIG. 38 , provided with a stopper; 
           [0127]      FIG. 41  illustrates a perspective view of the holder in another its embodiment. 
           [0128]      FIG. 42  illustrates a perspective view of the holder in another its embodiment. 
           [0129]      FIG. 43  illustrates a perspective view of the holder shown in  FIG. 42 , with the condom held therein; 
           [0130]      FIG. 44  illustrates a perspective view of the holder shown in  FIG. 42 , placed in a package; 
           [0131]      FIG. 45  illustrates a perspective view of the holder in a package shown in  FIG. 44 , received in a box; 
           [0132]      FIGS. 46-47  illustrate the unpacking process of the holder with condom shown in  FIG. 42 ; 
           [0133]      FIG. 48  illustrates a perspective view of the holder in another its embodiment. 
           [0134]      FIG. 49  illustrates a perspective view of the means for breaking the continuity of the skin in one of its embodiments; 
           [0135]      FIG. 50  illustrates a perspective view of the means for breaking the continuity of the skin in another its embodiment; 
           [0136]      FIGS. 51-56  are the variations of the package; 
           [0137]      FIG. 57  is a perspective view of the package in another its embodiment; 
           [0138]      FIG. 58  is a perspective view of the holder placed in the package shown in  FIG. 57 ; 
           [0139]      FIG. 59  is a perspective view of the holder shown in  FIG. 58 , received in a skin; 
           [0140]      FIG. 60  is the exploded view of the parts of the package shown in  FIG. 57 ; 
           [0141]      FIGS. 61-63  are a perspective views of the condom unpacking stages; 
           [0142]      FIG. 64  is a perspective view of the package in another its embodiment; 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       [0143]    In  FIG. 13-17 , one of the invention embodiments is represented. According to this embodiment, a package for a condom held by a holder comprises a case constituted by a flat box  1 , generally represented in  FIG. 15 . As shown in  FIG. 16 , the box  1  has one open end  2 . The box  1  consists of two parts  3  and  4 . the parts  3  and  4  are flanged plates having flanges  5  and  6  respectively are formed on three sides of parts  3 ,  4 . Parts  3  and  4  are connected to each other with their flanges in the same manner as pieces of a soapbox. The connection of parts  3  and  4  can be bonded or e.g. secured by a detachable mechanical connection. The box itself can be made of any material sufficiently rigid to provide the integrity of its contents, e.g. plastic. In other words, the box  1  is a container. 
         [0144]    A condom holder  7  with a condom  8  is placed in the box  1 , as shown in  FIG. 14 . The condom holder  7  ( FIG. 13 ) includes a hollow ring  10  with a shaped groove  11  extending along its inner circumference. Condom  8  (e.g. a traditionally used condom) is placed in groove  11 . Most part of the condom  8  is rolled into a ring and placed into the groove  11 , excluding the condom end  12 , which covers the opening of the ring  10 . Generally a condom is flatly folded, thus its linear size along one direction is much smaller than the linear size along the directions perpendicular to this direction. It should be noted that the folded condom has some finite thickness, and its shape is not completely flat. The plane passing through the equator of the condom folded into ring, is herein referred to as the plane of condom. 
         [0145]    On the outer edge, an extension  13  is attached to the ring  10  of holder  7 ; at the end of said extension, a plank  14  is formed passing transversely to the plane of condom and adjacent to the extension  13  at its central part, as shown in  FIG. 13 . 
         [0146]    In this embodiment, the ring  10  of the holder  7  is open due to the fact that said ring includes a gap  15  located opposite to the extension  13  and used to remove the holder in lateral direction after putting on the condom. 
         [0147]    The ring  10  of the holder  7 , the extension  13  and the plank  14  can be implemented as a solid or as several parts rigidly connected to each other. 
         [0148]    The package also comprises a removable lid  16  covering the box  1  and attached to the holder  7 . The removable lid  16  has one open end consisting of two plates  17  and  18 ; each of said plates has a flange  19  and  20  respectively on three sides. The plank  14  is secured inside the lid  16  or is implemented as a solid with said lid. In this embodiment, the plank  14  and the plate  18  are implemented as a whole, as shown in  FIG. 16 . 
         [0149]    The ring  10  of the holder  7  with the condom  8  are received in a skin formed by a pack  9 , similar to the pack of traditional condom; said pack is made of one folded sheet  21  connected on its edges as shown in  FIG. 16 . In the area where the extension  13  bulges out of the ring and the pack  9 , the sheet edges remain unconnected, embracing the extension  13 . The extension  13  is flat with jagged edges in ths area, which allows the sheet  21  edges of pack  9  to firmly embrace the extension  13 , making the pack hermetically sealed. The connection between pack  9  and extension  13  can be sealed by glue or a sealing component (not shown in figures). 
         [0150]    Pack  9  can be provided with weakened lines, along which it can be easily torn. 
         [0151]    Said weakened lines can be provided by forming the package of two-layered film. One layer of the film (thin and solid) is impenetrable, and the other (more rigid) is provided, in desired areas, with weakened lines (e.g. perforated lines); along which the package can be torn. 
         [0152]    A preferable arrangement of the weakened lines is shown in  FIG. 16 . One weakened line  22  passes along the pack edge  9  where the extension  13  protrudes out of pack  9 . Further, weakened lines  23  and  24  pass across the edges of the package and around the spot where the extension  13  protrudes out of the pack  9 . Weakened lines  23  and  24  bounded end in weakened line  22 . 
         [0153]    The pack  9  with holder  7  and condom held therein is received in the box  1 . The pack  9  surfaces which are in the plane of condom are adjacent to the inner surface of box parts  5  and  6 . The pack  9  is bonded, e.g. glued to parts  5  and  6 . Preferred arrangement of the glueing spots  65 ,  66 ,  67  and  68  is shown in  FIG. 14 . However, larger areas of the package can be attached to the box. It is also possible that the package is only attached to one of the box parts  5  or  6 , e.g. only the glueing spots  65  and  66  or only the glueing spots  67  and  68  are used. Also, only the glueing spots  66  and  68  can be used. 
         [0154]    The package assemblage process is shown in  FIG. 16 . The holder  7  received in the pack  9  and connected to the lid  16  is placed between parts  2  and  3  of the box, and the pack  9  is glued to said parts, as shown in  FIG. 14 . Parts  2  and  3  of the box can be bonded if necessary. 
         [0155]    In order to unpack the condom, the user holds the lid  16  in his hand and displaces the box  1  with respect to the lid  16  in the plane of condom. To separate the box from the lid, the user briefly takes the lid with his other hand. The holder is attached to the lid  16 , and the pack  9  is attached to the box  1 , therefore the separation of box and lid results in tearing the pack  9 . Thus, the holder  7  with its condom is released from the pack  9 , as shown in  FIG. 17 . 
         [0156]    Thus, fast and easy unpacking is achieved. As a result of the unpacking procedure, the user holds the lid  16  (with the condom holder) in his hand, and the condom is fully exposed, i.e. ready to be put on. The use of the second hand while unpacking takes a short time and resolves into a simple action of separating the lid and the box. Furthermore, the shape and size of the lid  16  allow the user to hold it in one hand comfortably. As a result, the distraction of the user from sexual intercourse during condom unpacking procedure is minimal. Further, the condom can be put on using the same hand after unpacking. This feature provides additional convenience. 
         [0157]    In another embodiment shown in  FIGS. 18-21 , a box  1  has two opposite semicircular lugs  27  on its open end, and a removable lid  16  includes matching semicircular cutouts  28 . The box  1  is provided with a rest area  29  with ribbed structure improving the mechanical engagement of the user&#39;s thumb and the box. 
         [0158]    The connection between the holder  7  and the lid  16  can be detachable, as shown in  FIG. 19 . For this, the L-shaped lugs  30  are formed on the part  18  of the lid; said lugs face each other at their inner sides and form a groove  31  used to install the plank  14 . 
         [0159]    The package assemblage process is shown in  FIGS. 19-20 . The holder  7  received in the pack  9  is connected to the lid  16  by placing the plank  14  in the groove  31 ; the plates  17  and  18  are connected to each other. Then parts  2  and  3  of the box  1  are connected. The pack  9  is therefore placed between the parts  2  and  3  of the box and is glued to them. 
         [0160]    The condom unpacking process is shown in  FIGS. 22 and 23 . In order to unpack the condom, the lid  16  is held in one hand, while displacing the box  1  with respect to the lid  16  in the plane of condom. The holder is attached to the lid  16 , and the pack  9  is attached to the box  1 , therefore the pack  9  is torn. After removing the box  1 , the holder  7  with condom is released from the pack  9 . 
         [0161]    The unpacking process can also be performed using one hand. In order to perform this, the lid  16  is held in one hand and the box  1  is displaced by the thumb of the same hand, thus tearing the pack  9 . The box  1  can be simply shrugged off thereafter. Therefore, in this embodiment the unpacking and putting on procedures can be performed using only one hand. This makes the process more comfortable for the user. 
         [0162]    The box made of two parts can be additionally provided with various stoppers which prevent accidental displacement of the box  1  with respect to the lid  16 , and therefore prevent accidental unpacking. In order to unpack the condom, the stopper must be removed. 
         [0163]    As shown in  FIGS. 24-25 , the stopper can be a lug  32  and a slot  31  in the area  29  on the open ends of the box  1  and the lid  16  respectively; said lug and slot being engaged when the box  1  and the lid  16  are connected, thus preventing the unpacking. 
         [0164]    In this embodiment, the unpacking process is similar to that in the embodiment described above with reference to  FIGS. 22 ,  23 , excluding the removal of the stopper. To remove the stopper, the rest area  29  shall be pressed. this causes the elements  32  and  31  to come out of their engagement, allowing the box  1  to be separated from the lid  16 . In this case, due to the fact that the removal of the stopper is performed while holding the lid  16  in hand, no additional time is required. Therefore, in this embodiment (just as in the previous embodiment), the whole unpacking procedure, the removal of the stopper and putting on the condom can be performed even using only one hand. This makes the process more comfortable for the user. 
         [0165]    As shown in  FIGS. 26-27 , the stopper can be formed by a thin ribbon  34  (e.g. made of a flexible polymer) passing along the connection line  35  between the box  1  and the lid  16 , and attached to the box  1  and the lid  16 . 
         [0166]    The stopper can also be formed by a ribbon  36  passing transversely to the connection line  35  between the box  1  and the lid  16 , and attached to the box  1  and the lid  16 , as shown in  FIGS. 28-29 . 
         [0167]    In  FIGS. 30-31 , another embodiment is represented, where the box  1  has one open end  2  consisting of two plate-shaped parts  3  and  4 ; flanges  5  and  6  respectively are formed on the edges of said parts on three sides. Parts  3  and  4  are connected to each other by their flanges  5  and  6  in the same manner as soapbox pieces. Cutouts  36  and  37  are formed on the opposite sides of the open end  2 . 
         [0168]    The holder  7  is provided with a handle  38 ; two opposite surfaces  39  and  40  of said handle are ribbed. The surfaces  39  and  40  are placed in the cutouts  36  and  37  respectively, matching the parts  3  and  4 , as shown in  FIG. 30 . 
         [0169]    The assemblage process is shown in  FIG. 31 . Parts  3  and  4  of the box  1  are connected to each other by their flanges  5  and  6 . The holder  7  received in the pack  9  is placed between parts  3  and  4  of the box  1 ; said parts are attached to the pack  9 . The assembled package is shown in  FIG. 30 . 
         [0170]    In order to unpack the condom, the handle  38  is held in one hand, while displacing the box  1  with respect to the handle  38  in the plane of condom. In this case, due to the fact that pack  9  being attached to the box  1 , the pack  9  is torn; the holder  7  with condom is released from the package. 
         [0171]    Due to fact that the handle of the holder is recessed in the box  1 , this design provides the secure protection of the condom with the holder when worn in a pocket, without any additional stoppers. Also, due to the fact that the surfaces  39  and  40  of the handle are located on the surface of the box, the condom package is always ready for the unpacking and does not require any additional stoppage removal actions from the user, providing the additional convenience. 
         [0172]    In another embodiment represented in  FIGS. 32-33 , the box  1  has no cutouts at the open end (unlike in the previous embodiment). The holder  7  is provided with a handle  41  formed as a flat key completely recessed in the box  1 , as shown in  FIG. 32 . In order to ease the retrieval of the holder with the condom from the box, the holder can be provided with a short ribbon  41  attached to the handle  41  of the holder. This design also provides the secure protection of the condom with the holder without any additional stoppers, with the condom package always ready for unpacking. 
         [0173]    When unpacking, the user holds the box  1  in one hand, while pulling the ribbon  42  with the other hand. The pack  9  attached to the box  1  is torn and the holder  7  with the condom leaves the box. 
         [0174]    A variation (not shown in figures) is possible, where the open end of the box  1  is provided only with the cutout  36 , and the cutout  37  is not used. 
         [0175]    In the embodiment represented in  FIGS. 34-36 , the box  1  is additionally covered on one of its ends by a flap cover  43  attached to the box  1  with stickers  44 . Under the cover, the box is provided by a cutout  45  used for facilitating the retrieval of the holder  7  with the condom. A pull-tab  46  is located at the end of the cover  43 , facilitating the opening of the cover  43 . When opening the cover, the user holds the box in one hand by the end opposite to the end on which the cover  43  is located, and opens the cover  43  with the other hand, also using said hand to retrieve the holder  7  with the condom  8  for the handle  41 , tearing the pack  9 . Weakened lines simplify the tearing of the pack. The condom is therefore ready to be put on and the user can easily put the condom on while still holding the holder  7  with the condom for the handle  41 . 
         [0176]    In another embodiment, the holder  7  with the condom retained is placed in the pack  9 , received in the outer pack  47  and is attached to said outer pack, as shown in  FIGS. 37-40 . The outer pack  47  is formed by two flexible plates connected to each other on the edges; said plates possess the rigidity sufficient to provide the integrity of the pack  9 . The handle  41  of the holder  7  can be placed either outside of ( FIG. 37 ) or inside the pack  47  ( FIGS. 38 ,  39 ). In the latter case, the upper plate of the pack  47  can be provided with a cutout  49  on the open end  48 , as shown in  FIG. 38 . In  FIG. 39 , a variation is represented where the cutout  49  is also formed on the end of the lower plate to provide more convenient grip on the handle. A ribbed area  50  used for holding the pack  47  is implemented on the end of the pack  47  opposite to the open end  48 . 
         [0177]    In order to prevent the handle from displacement and to keep the continuity of the pack  9 , the pack can be provided with a protective ribbon  51  covering the open edges of the outer pack  47  and glued to the pack  47  on two sides, as shown in  FIG. 40 . The ribbon  51  embraces the handle  41  on two sides, preventing the displacement of said handle. To unpack the condom, it is required to remove the ribbon  51  and then pull the pack  47  (holding it for the end opposite to the end on which the handle  41  is placed) while holding the handle  41  of the holder in one hand. The pack  9  is therefore torn, the condom surface is exposed and the condom is ready to be put on. 
         [0178]    As it is clear from “background art” section, there are a lot of variations of condom holders currently known. Any of said holders can be used in the condom unpacking device of the invention, as the condom holder itself is not the subject of this invention. In the embodiments described above, the condom holder formed as a hollow open ring with shaped groove passing along its inner circumference was observed. Furthermore, the condom holders represented e.g. in  FIGS. 41-42  can be used with this invention. 
         [0179]    In another embodiment, as represented in  FIGS. 41-47 , the holder can be formed e.g. as a flat open ring including two arcs  54  and  55  connected to each other by a flexible web  56  on the inner side of the arcs. Each arc  54  and  55  is formed by two parts connected to each other by a flexible web  57  and  58  respectively; said web is placed on the outer side of said arcs and allows changing the shape of the holder, so that said holder does not require a lot of space when kept in the pack, while in the unfolded condition the holder stretches the condom. Arcs  54  and  55  are also provided with fasteners  59  extending into the ring and used to hold the condom, as shown in  FIG. 43 . A gap  60  is located between the free ends of arcs  54  and  55 . The holder also includes two handles  61  and  62  formed on the arcs  54  and  55  on two sides of the web  56 . Arcs  54  and  55  and handles  61  and  62  form a lever system allowing to adjust the radius of the holder ring. 
         [0180]    In this embodiment, the holder with the condom retained is placed in the pack  9  in such manner that the handles  61  and  62  are located outside the pack  9 , as shown in  FIG. 44 . 
         [0181]    The pack  9  is provided with a weakened line  63 , as shown in  FIG. 44 . 
         [0182]    As shown in  FIG. 45 , the pack  9  is received in a box  1  with one open end, the handles  61  and  62  are located outside the box. The pack  9  is glued to the box  1 . 
         [0183]    In order to unpack the condom, the box  1  is held in one hand, and the holder is displaced with respect to the box  1  in the plane of condom, while holding said holder by the handles  61  and  62 . The pack  9  is therefore torn and the holder with the condom retained comes out, as shown in  FIGS. 45-46 . When the arms  61  and  62  of the levers are pushed, the arcs  54  and  55  are spread, the gap  60  is widened and, consequently, the condom is stretched causing the inner circumference of the holder ring to increase, as shown in  FIG. 47 . This leads to the lowering of friction between the holder and the sensitive skin during the process of putting on the condom, which provides more comfortable process of putting on the condom. Furthermore, the increase of the ring area facilitates the process of putting on the condom in twilight. 
         [0184]    In another embodiment, as represented in  FIG. 48 , the holder  63  can be U-shaped, and the condom is attached to said holder by ribbons  64 , with one end of said ribbons attached to the holder, while the other end is rolled into the condom. 
         [0185]    Further, the condoms rolled up both in the opposite direction to the one traditionally used for rolling condoms or folded in some other manner, shortened condoms (microcondoms), and holders thereof. 
         [0186]    As shown in  FIGS. 49 and 50 , the package can comprise a sheet with edges  25  and  26  bonded to each other at the area  27  with a light adhesive, e.g. thermal varnish. Edges  25  and  26  can be turned up, as shown in  FIG. 49 , or they can be overlapping, as shown in  FIG. 50 . In this case, the area  27  is less rigid than the sheet itself. Therefore, when unpacking the condom, the pack  9  can be easily torn on the areas similar to the area  27 , represented in  FIGS. 49-50 . 
         [0187]    The package can be made of multilayered sheet material, including a layer of polypropylene (this material is used for chips and peanuts packages); such arrangement makes the package durable and, on the other hand, provides easy tearing of the package after the small initial rent. 
         [0188]    The pack can also be provided with notches facilitating the tearing thereof, as shown in  FIGS. 51-56 . The edges  65  of the package with notches  66  therein are wider (e.g. 8-10 mm compared to 3-4 mm) than other edges. When such pack is made of a material containing polypropylene, it is possible to place the points  67  of tearing force application on the edge  65  of the package directly near the notches  66  ( FIGS. 51 ,  54  and  55 ), or at a certain distance from said notches ( FIGS. 52 and 56 ). In the last occurrence, the edge  65  of the package transmits the mechanical force from the points of force application  67  to the notches  66 . 
         [0189]    An embodiment is also possible, as shown in  FIGS. 57-65 , where the condom unpacking is combined with stretching thereof. 
         [0190]    As shown in  FIG. 60 , the case  68  includes a U-shaped frame  70  and a lid  69 . Sides  71  of the frame  70  are U-shaped and are provided with ribbed sections  72  used to prevent the slipping of the user&#39;s fingers off the frame. Side  90  of the frame is flexible. 
         [0191]    Lid  69  is a box with one open end. A cutout  73  is formed on the end of the lid  69  opposite to the open end; said cutout is used to place the rest  74 . 
         [0192]    The frame  70  is faced towards the package  75  by the inner side thereof, embracing a part of said package; the condom holder  76  is received in the package. The other part of the package  75  is covered by the lid  69 , as shown in  FIG. 57 . 
         [0193]    The holder  76  includes two stripe-like stretching members  77  and  78  arranged crosswise and provided with lug  79  and groove  80  respectively, as shown in  FIG. 58 . The lug  79  is placed in the groove  80  which serves as a guideway for said lug. Further, strips  77  and  78  are connected by a web  81  to an opening with a rectangular cross-section; said opening embraces said strips at the crossing spot. 
         [0194]    Strips  77  and  78  are mostly Z-shaped. Fasteners  79  are formed on one end  82  of each stripe, while pins  84  are formed on the other end  83  of each stripe. The holder  76  is placed in the U-shaped frame  85 , shown in  FIG. 58 , which is faced towards the holder  76  by the inner side thereof, embracing said holder. Sides  86  and  87  of the frame  85  are L-shaped, grooves  88  with pins  84  placed therein and adapted to displace, are placed on one side of each profile. Side  89  of the frame  85  is flexible. 
         [0195]    The holder  76  placed in the frame  85  is received in the package  75 , consisting of two parts  91  and  92  connected to each other, as described with reference to  FIG. 50 , thus forming a reduced rigidity area. 
         [0196]    Part  91  of the package is provided with lugs  94  formed on the end thereof and placed on two sides of the plane of condom ( FIG. 59 ). 
         [0197]    The rest  74  is U-shaped and faced towards the package  75 , embracing it. The rest  74  is attached to lugs  94  of part  91  of the package  75 ; said lugs are deflected towards the rest, as shown in  FIGS. 59-60 . When the device is assembled, the rest  74  is placed in the cutout  73 . 
         [0198]    The device is operated as shown in  FIGS. 61-63 . The user holds the device by the frame  70  with one hand while affecting the rest  74  with the other hand, displacing the rest in the plane of condom in the direction shown with an arrow in  FIG. 61 . The lugs  94  are attached to the rest  74 , thus said lugs are displaced with the rest. The size and design of the device parts is such that even a slight displacement of the rest  74  leads to parts  91  and  92  of the package being separated from each other at the reduced rigidity area  93 . Further, the lid  69  and the part  91  of the package attached to said lid can be removed from the holder. 
         [0199]    Then, the user presses the ribbed sections  72  of the frame  70 , as shown with arrows in  FIG. 61 , thus bringing the ends  95  of the sides  71  of the frame  70  together. The pins  84  are placed at a minimal distance from each other, therefore said pins are displaced in grooves  88  when the distance between ends  95 , and consequently, the ends  96  of the grooves  88  of the frame  88  is reduced; i.e. the holder  76  is pushed out of the frame  85 . When the pins  84  reach the end of grooves  88 , the ends  82  of the holder are exposed, as shown in  FIG. 62 . 
         [0200]    Then the user presses the ends  97  of the frame  70  using the fingers of the same hand holding the device; said ends are displaced towards each other, as shown with arrows in  FIG. 63 . The strips  77  and  78  are displaced along the guideway  81  in opposite directions, thus stretching the condom (not shown). Then the user puts the condom on, while holding the holder in one hand and displacing it towards the base of the penis. After the condom is put on, the holder can be removed in transverse direction. 
         [0201]    The lid  69  of the case can be designed differently. As shown in  FIG. 64 , said lid  69  is not provided with a cutout used to place the rest, being provided with a ribbed section  98  instead; the user affects said ribbed section when unpacking the condom. Furthermore, in this embodiment the package  75  is not provided with lugs  94 ; the lid  69  is attached directly to the part  91  of the package  75 . 
         [0202]    When unpacking, the user holds the frame  70  with one hand, while pulling the lid  69  with the other hand. The part  91  of the package is attached to the lid  69 , and the part  92  is attached to the frame  70 , therefore the package is torn. Further procedure is similar to the one described with the reference to  FIGS. 61-63 . 
         [0203]    The invention can be implemented in many embodiments other than those described herein, within the scope of the appended claims.