Abstract:
A condom holder is suggested along with a method of putting on the condom with said holder. 
     A condom holder at least partially defining a space in which the flatly arranged condom can be placed, that comprises fasteners used for fixating the condom edge; a connection between said fasteners that includes two opposite parts, each of which includes at least one of said fasteners; a third part placed between said parts that provides the moveability of said opposite parts at least in opposite directions; and a device used to displace said opposite parts using the mechanical force applied by the user; said third part is formed in such manner that said moveability of opposite parts in opposite directions includes the possibility of rotation thereof. 
     The method and the device of the invention allow the user to unpack and put on the 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/RU2008/000381 filed on Jun. 11, 2008 and priority application RU 2007123536 filed on Jun. 14, 2007. 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 condom holder. 
       BACKGROUND ART 
       [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 an elastic sheet material which is usually strong enough to provide tightness and protect the condom during storage and transportation (see  FIG. 1 ). 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 erected 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 also necessary to use both hands to put the condom on. Typically, however, 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. 2 ). 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. Therefore, for unpacking and putting on the condom, the user can use freely only one of his hands, occasionally using his second hand. 
         [0008]    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. Besides, 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. The object is to simplify and reduce the number of steps required to unpack and put on a condom. If this problem is solved, 
         [0009]    a) the overall condom usage will increase; whereas 
         [0010]    b) the number of people who either do not use condoms at all, or use them rarely while having risky sexual intercourses, will decrease. 
         [0011]    This could help to solve the spreading HIV problem as well as decrease the uncontrolled birth rate growth (especially in overpopulated developing countries). 
         [0012]    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. In this process, the condom is unrolled along the penis shaft (where a pre-rolled condom is used). 
         [0013]    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). 
         [0014]    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. 
         [0015]    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). 
         [0016]    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). 
         [0017]    Furthermore, 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. 
         [0018]    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). 
         [0019]    However, mentioned holders touch the penis when putting on the condom, which is uncomfortable for the user. Thus, need for a holder that keeps the condom stretched while the fasteners do not touch or only slightly touch the penis arises. 
         [0020]    A condom holder WO2007/021184 (Tunovic Adnan et al, 2007), is known that consists of two parts, each of said parts comprises at least one fastener formed as a number of nooses grasping the condom ring on the outer side. Due to the fact that penis contacts the fasteners through the condom, there is much less discomfort for the user than in case when the holder&#39;s fasteners embrace the condom ring on the inner side, thus contacting the penis directly. Nevertheless, the necessity to stretch the condom in order to reduce the pressure of the holder onto the penis remains. 
         [0021]      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). In this case, the user stretches the condom by bringing parts of the holder apart before putting the condom on. Then the user puts the condom on, while holding halves of the holder with both hands and displacing said holder towards the base of the penis. Therefore, in order to stretch the condom and subsequently put it on, the user is required to use both hands. 
         [0022]    A holder that seems to be the closest to the one claimed herein is described in WO2006/025755 (Mor Maty Seck, 2006). The holder includes a ring, two opposite parts formed as semi-rings, and a radial guideway. One of the semi-rings is placed on said ring. A handle is inserted into the guideway, the handle is provided with another semi-ring on the side facing the ring. Both semi-rings are provided with a groove used to contain the condom edge rolled into a ring. 
         [0023]    When putting on the condom held by holder, the ring with the guideway is held in one hand, while displacing the handle along the guideway, thus enlarging the inner area formed by two semi-rings and therefore stretching the condom ring to the required degree. 
         [0024]    However, due to the condom ring being closed, the ring is also removed in longitudinal direction after putting the condom on, which is uncomfortable for the user. 
         [0025]    Furthermore, stretching of the condom with such holder is performed using both hands, which is uncomfortable for the user due to aforementioned reasons. 
         [0026]    Another disadvantage of said holder is lack of compactness thereof. Size of the ring is fixed and is defined by the size of a stretched condom. Furthermore, the size of the holder is extended due to the presence of the radial handle. Therefore, the size of the holder is significantly larger than the package of a conventional condom and is not quite suited for keeping in the user&#39;s pocket. 
         [0027]    A method of putting on the condom that seems to be the closest to the one claimed herein is described in WO 2006/25755 (Mor Maty Seck, 2006). According to said method as described above, when putting on the condom held by holder, the ring with the guideway is held in one hand, while displacing the handle along the guideway, thus enlarging the inner area formed by two semi-rings and therefore stretching the condom ring to the required degree. 
         [0028]    Therefore, in order to put the condom on, the user is required to use his second hand, which (as mentioned before) is uncomfortable and nullifies the potential advantage of said holder. 
         [0029]    The purpose of this invention is to provide a durable and compact condom holder which would provide fast and comfortable stretching of the condom and, subsequently, fast and comfortable process of putting on the condom. It is preferrable that all actions performed while stretching and putting on the condom are performed using one hand, and it is possible to remove the holder in lateral direction after the condom is put on; therefore, the process of putting on the condom causes only minimal distraction of the user from sexual intercourse. It is also preferrable that the holder is foldable and takes as little space as possible in the user&#39;s pocket. 
       BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0030]    The problem is solved by providing a condom holder at least partially defining a space in which the flatly arranged condom can be placed, that comprises fasteners used for fixing the condom edge; a connection between said fasteners that includes two opposite parts, each of which includes at least one of said fasteners; a third part placed between said parts that provides the moveability of said opposite parts at least in opposite directions; and a device used to displace said opposite parts using the mechanical force applied by the user; said third part is formed in such manner that said moveability of opposite parts in opposite directions includes the possibility of rotation thereof. 
         [0031]    Thus, only one hand is required to stretch the condom and subsequently put it on using simple motion of the digits of said hand. Due to the fact that the holder comprises two opposite parts adapted to displace in opposite directions, and the third part providing said displacement, the process of stretching the condom is fast and convenient. 
         [0032]    The holder can be provided with a holder locking device for locking the holder in displaced state. 
         [0033]    Each of the opposite parts can include at least one band. 
         [0034]    The band can be adapted to bend inside the area defined by the holder. 
         [0035]    Furthermore, the band can be provided with a stopper restricting the bending inside the area defined by the holder. 
         [0036]    The bending ability can be provided by an elastic connector or a hinge joint. 
         [0037]    Said rotation ability can be provided by an elastic connector or a hinge joint. 
         [0038]    Said third part can include an elastic connector or a hinge joint. 
         [0039]    The holder can include two levers, with one of the arms formed by said opposite parts and the other arm formed by said displacement device. 
         [0040]    The third part can include two transfer members, each of which is hinged to one of the opposite parts; two transfer members are rotatably connected to each other. 
         [0041]    The fasteners can be noose-shaped and adapted to hold the edge of a rolled condom on the outer side of said condom. 
         [0042]    Furthermore, the problem is solved by providing a condom holder at least partially defining a space in which the flatly arranged condom can be placed, that comprises two levers, first arm of which includes at least one fastener for fixing the condom edge, and said levers are connected to each other and adapted to displace first arms thereof at least in opposite directions, while two other arms thereof are adapted to be affected mechanically by the user in order to provide said displacement. 
         [0043]    The holder can be provided with a holder locking device for locking the holder in displaced state. 
         [0044]    Said levers can possess a common pivot at which said levers are connected. 
         [0045]    Said levers can be connected to each other with a connector, and the pivots thereof are located on the ends of said connector. 
         [0046]    The levers can be adapted to be affected by the digits of one hand in the condom plane. 
         [0047]    Arms of the levers adapted to be affected mechanically by the user are rotatably connected to the first arms and the ability to be placed (?) along said first arms. 
         [0048]    The holder can be received in a box open at one end and including a slot used as a guideway; the holder can be provided with a rest connected to said holder by a part moveably placed in said slot; the rest is placed outside the box and arms of the levers adapted to be affected mechanically by the user are rotatably connected to the box. 
         [0049]    Each lever can include at least one band. 
         [0050]    The band can be adapted to bend inside the area defined by the holder. Furthermore, the band is provided with a stopper restricting the bending inside the area defined by the holder. 
         [0051]    The bending ability is provided by an elastic connector or a hinge joint. 
         [0052]    Furthermore, the problem is solved by providing a condom holder at least partially defining a space in which the flatly arranged condom can be placed, that comprises two single-arm levers, first section of which includes at least one fastener for fixing the condom edge, and said levers are connected to each other and adapted to displace first sections of the arms thereof at least in opposite directions, and each lever includes another section adapted to be affected mechanically by the user in order to provide said displacement. 
         [0053]    The holder can be provided with a holder locking device for locking the holder in displaced state. 
         [0054]    Said levers can intersect in such manner that the section of each lever adapted to be affected mechanically by the user is placed sidewise to the other lever. 
         [0055]    In one modification, sections of the levers adapted to be affected mechanically by the user can be placed closer to the pivot than the first sections; in another modification, the first sections of the levers can be placed closer to the pivot than sections of the levers adapted to be affected mechanically by the user. 
         [0056]    Said levers can possess a common pivot at which said levers are connected. 
         [0057]    Each lever can include at least one band. 
         [0058]    The band can be adapted to bend inside the area defined by the holder. Furthermore, the band can be provided with a stopper restricting the bending inside the area defined by the holder. 
         [0059]    The bending ability can be provided by an elastic connector or a hinge joint. 
         [0060]    Furthermore, the problem is solved by providing a condom holder at least partially defining a space in which the flatly arranged condom can be placed, that comprises two opposite parts, each of which includes at least one fastener used for fixing the condom edge; said opposite parts are connected to each other and adapted to displace in at least opposite directions; each of said parts includes a transfer member hinged to said part, and two transfer members of two parts of the holder are rotatably connected to each other. 
         [0061]    The holder can be provided with a locking device for locking said opposite parts in displaced state. 
         [0062]    In one modification, said transfer members can be hinged to each other. 
         [0063]    In another modification, said transfer members can be hinged to the end of a rod adapted to displace along the guideway which is also used to connect parts of the holder to each other due to the fact that said parts of the holder are hinged to said guideway by ends of said parts. 
         [0064]    The holder can be received in a box open at one end and including a slot used as a guideway; the holder is provided with a rest connected to the end of the rod by a part moveably placed in said slot; the rest can be placed outside the box. 
         [0065]    Said opposite parts can include at least one band. 
         [0066]    The band can be adapted to bend inside the area defined by the holder. 
         [0067]    Furthermore, the band can be provided with a stopper restricting the bending inside the area defined by the holder. 
         [0068]    Furthermore, the problem is solved by providing a condom holder at least partially defining a space in which the flatly arranged condom can be placed, that comprises two angular parts connected moveably to each other and arranged in such manner that that first sections thereof, each including at least one fastener for holding the condom edge are placed opposite with respect to each other, and their second sections, angled with respect to the first sections, extend along each other, said connection of the angular parts is arranged at second sections thereof, providing said displacement of the angular parts by displacing second sections thereof along each other with corresponding displacement of first sections thereof at least in opposite directions. 
         [0069]    The holder can be provided with a holder locking device for locking the angular parts in displaced state. 
         [0070]    Said angular parts can include corresponding handles on the ends of second sections thereof; said handles are used to provide the convenient process of affecting said angular parts mechanically in order to displace said parts. 
         [0071]    Said handles can be connected to the angular parts with ability to rotate and to be placed along the angular parts. 
         [0072]    Said handles can be adapted to be placed along the first sections. 
         [0073]    Said angular parts can intersect in such manner that the handle of each angular part is placed sidewise to the other angular part. 
         [0074]    Said second sections can be located in one plane or one above the other. 
         [0075]    The holder can include a guideway with an opening embracing the second sections. 
         [0076]    Each angular part can include at least one band. 
         [0077]    The band can be adapted to bend inside the area defined by the holder. Furthermore, the band can be provided with a stopper restricting the bending inside the area defined by the holder. 
         [0078]    The bending ability can be provided by an elastic connector. 
         [0079]    The bending ability can be provided by a hinge joint. 
         [0080]    Furthermore, the problem is solved by providing a method of putting on the flatly arranged condom held by a holder at least partially defining the area in which the condom is placed and including two opposite parts, each of which includes at least one fastener for holding the condom edge and a device used to displace said opposite parts using the mechanical force applied by the user, according to which the holder is held in a hand and said opposite parts are displaced till the condom is stretched, then the condom is put on by displacing the holder towards the base of the penis; said displacement is performed by affecting said opposite parts with at least two digits of the same hand holding the holder. 
         [0081]    Furthermore, said opposite parts are locked in displaced state. 
         [0082]    The locking is performed with a digit of the same hand holding the holder. 
         [0083]    The affection can be pressing said opposite parts in the condom plane. 
         [0084]    The pressing is performed by at least the thumb and the index finger of the hand holding the holder. 
         [0085]    The displacement is performed towards the palm of a hand or in the opposite direction. 
         [0086]    The levers formed by said opposite parts are affected. 
         [0087]    The first arms of said levers are displaced in opposite directions by affecting the second arms of the levers with two digits of the same hand by displacing said arms towards each other. 
         [0088]    The levers can be single-arm. 
         [0089]    The first sections of the arms of said levers are displaced in opposite directions by affecting the second sections of the arms of the levers placed closer to the pivot than first sections by displacing second sections of said arms towards each other. 
         [0090]    The first sections of the angular parts of the holder formed by said opposite parts are displaced in opposite directions by affecting the second sections of the angular parts with two digits of the same hand by displacing said sections along each other. 
         [0091]    Said affection of the second sections of the angular parts is performed by affecting the handles placed on the ends thereof. 
         [0092]    Said displacement of the opposite parts is performed by affecting the connection point of transfer members by a digit of the same hand. 
         [0093]    The base connected to the holder and adapted to be held in hand is held, while the holder is displaced by affecting the connection point of transfer members with a digit of the same hand holding the base. 
         [0094]    Furthermore, the problem is solved by providing a condom holder at least partially defining a space in which the flatly arranged condom can be placed, that comprises fasteners used for fixing the condom edge; a connection between said fasteners that includes two opposite parts connected to each other by displacement device providing moveability thereof at least in opposite directions, each of said opposite parts includes at least one of said fasteners; and a locking device locking the holder in displaced state, said displacement device is formed in such manner that said moveability of opposite parts in opposite directions includes the possibility of rotation thereof. 
         [0095]    Each opposite part can include a band, with one end thereof connected to displacement means, and the other end is free. 
         [0096]    The displacement means can include a hinge joint. 
         [0097]    Furthermore, the problem is solved by providing a method of putting on the flatly arranged condom held by a holder at least partially defining the area in which the condom is placed and including two opposite parts, each of which includes at least one fastener for holding the condom edge, a displacement device placed between said parts and providing moveability thereof using the mechanical force applied by the user, and a locking device keeping the holder in displaced state, according to which the user holds the holder in both hands, displaces said opposite parts till the locking device locks the opposite parts in displaced state, then the user takes the holder in one hand, puts the condom on by displacing the holder towards the penis root, and removes the holder; said opposite parts are rotated with respect to each other in the condom plane, and the holder is removed in transverse direction. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0098]    Below is a detailed description of the invention with references to the attached drawings, in which: 
           [0099]      FIG. 1  is a perspective view of the traditional condom held in hand by the user; 
           [0100]      FIG. 2  illustrates the situation preceding the process of putting on the condom; 
           [0101]      FIG. 3  is a perspective view of the condom placed in a known holder consisting of two parts held by the user; 
           [0102]      FIG. 4  is the perspective view of the condom holder in one of its embodiments; 
           [0103]      FIG. 5  is a perspective view of the condom placed in the holder represented in  FIG. 4 ; 
           [0104]      FIG. 6  is a perspective view with an enlarged portion brought out of the condom placed in the holder represented in  FIG. 5 , with the condom stretched. 
           [0105]      FIG. 7  is a perspective view of another embodiment of the condom holder; 
           [0106]      FIG. 8  is a perspective view of the condom holder shown in  FIG. 7 , unfolded; 
           [0107]      FIG. 9  is a perspective view of another embodiment of the condom holder; 
           [0108]      FIG. 10  is a perspective view of the condom holder shown in  FIG. 9 , unfolded; 
           [0109]      FIG. 11  is a perspective view of another embodiment of the condom holder; 
           [0110]      FIG. 12-13  are perspective views of the unfolding of the holder shown in  FIG. 11 ; 
           [0111]      FIG. 14  is a perspective view of another embodiment of the condom holder; 
           [0112]      FIG. 15  is a perspective view of the condom holder shown in  FIG. 14 , unfolded; 
           [0113]      FIG. 16  is a perspective view of another embodiment of the condom holder, received in a package; 
           [0114]      FIG. 17  is a perspective view of another embodiment of the condom holder; 
           [0115]      FIG. 18  is an exploded view of the parts of the holder shown in  FIG. 17 ; 
           [0116]      FIG. 19  is an exploded view of the parts of the holder package shown in  FIG. 17 ; 
           [0117]      FIGS. 20-23  are perspective views of the process of unpacking the condom held by the holder shown in  FIG. 17 ; 
           [0118]      FIG. 24  is a perspective view of another embodiment of the condom holder; 
           [0119]      FIG. 25  is a perspective view of the condom holder shown in  FIG. 24 , unfolded; 
           [0120]      FIG. 26  is a perspective view of another embodiment of the condom holder; 
           [0121]      FIG. 27  is a perspective view of the condom holder shown in  FIG. 26 , unfolded; 
           [0122]      FIG. 28  is a perspective view of another embodiment of the condom holder; 
           [0123]      FIG. 29  is a perspective view of the condom holder shown in  FIG. 28 , unfolded; 
           [0124]      FIG. 30  is a perspective view of another embodiment of the condom holder with a condom therein; 
           [0125]      FIG. 31  is a perspective view of the holder with a condom therein shown in  FIG. 30 , unfolded; 
           [0126]      FIG. 32  is a perspective view of another embodiment of the condom holder with a condom therein; 
           [0127]      FIG. 33-35  are perspective views of the process of unpacking the condom held by the holder shown in  FIG. 32 ; 
           [0128]      FIG. 36  is a schematical top view of another embodiment of the holder; 
           [0129]      FIGS. 37-39  are schematical top views of the process of unpacking the condom held by the holder shown in  FIG. 36 ; 
           [0130]      FIG. 40  is a perspective view of another embodiment of the condom holder; 
           [0131]      FIG. 41  is a perspective view of the condom holder shown in  FIG. 40 , unfolded; 
           [0132]      FIG. 42  is a perspective view of another embodiment of the condom holder; 
           [0133]      FIG. 43  is a perspective view of the condom holder shown in  FIG. 42 , unfolded; 
           [0134]      FIG. 44  is a perspective view of another embodiment of the condom holder; 
           [0135]      FIG. 45  is a perspective view of the condom holder shown in  FIG. 44 , unfolded; 
           [0136]      FIG. 46  is the perspective view of the suggested condom holder in its another embodiment; 
           [0137]      FIG. 47  is an exploded view of the parts of the condom holder shown in  FIG. 46 ; 
           [0138]      FIG. 48  is a perspective view of another embodiment of the condom holder; 
           [0139]      FIG. 49  is a perspective view of the device for combined unpacking and unfolding of a condom holder; 
           [0140]      FIG. 50  is a perspective view of the condom holder shown in  FIG. 49 ; 
           [0141]      FIGS. 51-52  are perspective views of the assemblage stages of the device shown in  FIG. 49 ; 
           [0142]      FIGS. 53-54  are perspective views of the unpacking and unfolding stages of the holder shown in  FIG. 50 ; 
           [0143]      FIG. 55  is the perspective view of the suggested holder in its another embodiment; 
           [0144]      FIG. 56  is a perspective view of the holder with a condom therein shown in  FIG. 55 , unfolded; 
           [0145]      FIG. 57  is a perspective view of another embodiment of the condom holder; 
           [0146]      FIG. 58  is a perspective view of the holder shown in  FIG. 57 , unfolded; 
           [0147]      FIGS. 59-61  illustrate the process of putting on a condom with the holder shown in  FIG. 57 . 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       [0148]    In  FIGS. 4-6 , one embodiment of the invention is represented. In this embodiment, a holder  1  includes two arc-shaped bands  2  and  3  connected to each other by a flexible connector  4 . Bands  2  and  3  connect fasteners  5  holding the condom; said fasteners are placed on the inner side  6  of the bands  2  and  3 . 
         [0149]    As shown in  FIGS. 4 and 5 , the holder includes two flexible connectors  7  and  8  formed on the inner side of the bands  2  and  3 . Said connectors  7  and  8  allow to keep the holder with the condom therein in a folded state, as shown in  FIG. 5 . This, in turn, provides the possibility of keeping the condom in unstretched state and also reduce the size of the package in which the holder is received, as shown in  FIG. 5 . 
         [0150]    Handles  9  and  10  are attached to bands  2  and  3  on the outer side  13  thereof; said handles can be used for holding the holder when putting the condom on. Said handles  9  and  10  are placed in close proximity to the connector  4  on two sides thereof. 
         [0151]    The band  2  with the handle  9 , and the band  3  with the handle  10  form the levers with the common rotation point thereof placed on the connector  4 . 
         [0152]    A condom  11  is placed into the holder  1 , as shown in  FIGS. 5 and 6 , and the rolled edge  12  of the condom is placed in the fasteners  5 . 
         [0153]    The device is operated as follows: The user takes the device in his hand, holding it by handles  9  and  10  with two digits. Then he affects the handles, displacing them towards each other. The area defined by the holder  1  is therefore expanded, and the condom  11  is stretched. The mentioned holder design allows the user to stretch the condom easily with one hand by performing a single action: moving two digits of a hand towards each other. 
         [0154]    Further, the holder  1  is held by the handles  9  and  10  and displaced towards the base of the penis (not shown); afterwards, the holder  1  is removed in transverse direction. The above is possible due to the fact that the holder is open and it embraces the penis less than for 180°. 
         [0155]    Therefore, for performing all actions required to put on the condom, the user can use only one hand. 
         [0156]    Connectors similar to connectors  7  and  8  shown in  FIG. 5 , can also be placed on the outer side of the holder. In this case, the holder is additionally provided with flexible bands attached to said holder on the edges of said connectors and restricting the rotation of bands  2  near (?) said connectors. 
         [0157]    Furthermore, instead of the connector  4  shown in  FIG. 5 , a hinge joint can be used. 
         [0158]    In the embodiment represented in  FIGS. 7-8 , a holder  23  includes two arc-shaped bands  24  and  25  connected to each other by a flexible connector  301 . Fasteners  5  are placed on the inner side of said bands. 
         [0159]    Handles  26  and  27  are placed in close vicinity to the connector  301  and are attached to bands  24  and  25  on two sides thereof. 
         [0160]    The handle  26  is provided with a slot  28  on the end thereof, and the handle  27  is provided with a lug  29  adapted to mechanically engage with the slot  28 . By means of said slot  28  and said lug  29 , handles  26  and  28  can be locked with respect to each other, and thus the holder  23  can be locked in unfolded state ( FIG. 8 ). Each handle  26 ,  27  is provided with ribbed sections  30  providing the mechanical engagement of the digits with the surface thereof ( FIG. 8 ). The mentioned handle design makes the process of putting on the condom more convenient. 
         [0161]    In yet another embodiment represented in  FIGS. 9-10 , a holder  31  includes three arc-shaped bands  32 ,  33  and  34  connecting the fasteners  5  to each other. Bands  32  and  34  are connected to each other by a flexible connector  35 , and bands  33  and  34  are connected to each other by a flexible connector  36 . A handle  37  is attached to the band  34  on the outer side thereof; said handle can be used for holding the holder when putting the condom on. Handles  38  and  39  are placed in close vicinity to the connectors  35  and  36  and are attached to bands  32  and  33 , as shown in  FIG. 9 . The band  32  with the handle  38 , and the band  33  with the handle  39  form the levers with the rotation points thereof placed on the connectors  35  and  36  respectively. 
         [0162]    The process of putting on the condom held by the holder  31  is similar to that disclosed for the holder  1  shown in  FIGS. 4-6 . 
         [0163]    In the embodiment represented in  FIGS. 11-13 , a holder  40  includes two arc-shaped bands  41  and  42  connected to each other by a hinge joint  43 . Fasteners  5  are placed on the inner side of said bands. 
         [0164]    Handles  46  and  47  are placed in close vicinity to the hinge joint  43  and are attached to bands  41  and  42  on two sides of said hinge joint by additional hinge joints  44  and  45 . Handles  46  and  47  are arc-shaped and possess a U-shaped profile facing the bands  41  and  42  with the inner side thereof. Handles  46  and  47  embrace bands  41  and  42  when folded, as shown in  FIG. 11 . Cutouts  48  and  49  are located on the end by which handles  46  and  47  are connected to bands  41  and  42 ; said cutouts provide the possibility of rotating said handles up to a defined position shown in  FIG. 12 . The mentioned design of handles  46  and  47  allows a compact holder design. 
         [0165]    The band  41  with the handle  46 , and the band  42  with the handle  47  form the levers with the common rotation point thereof matching the hinge joint  43 . 
         [0166]    Prior to putting on the condom (not shown) held by the holder  40 , the handles  46  and  47  are rotated in a direction shown with arrows in  FIGS. 11-12 , until the cutouts  48  and  49  rest upon the bands  41  and  42 . When affecting the handles  46  and  47  further in a direction shown with arrows in  FIG. 12 , the force applied to said handles transfers to bands  41  and  42 , which leads to said bands starting to displace in opposite directions as shown in  FIG. 13 . The condom (not shown) is therefore stretched and ready to be put on. Further, the holder  40  is displaced towards the base of the penis (not shown), holding said holder with a digit of a hand by the handles  46  and  47 . Afterwards, the holder is removed in transverse direction. 
         [0167]    A holder  50  shown in  FIGS. 14-15 , includes two straight bands  51  and  52 , each connecting the fasteners  5  to each other. L-shaped handles  53  and  54  are attached to bands  51  and  52  on one end thereof by hinge joints  55  and  56 . Said handles  53  and  54  are attached to the ends of a strip  57  by hinge joints  58  and  59 . Bands  51  and  52  are provided with lugs  60  and  61  placed on the same end thereof, on which hinge joints  55  and  56  are formed. Said lugs restrict the rotation of bands  51  and  52  with respect to handles  53  and  54  around the hinge joints  55  and  56  up to a defined position. The band  51  with the handle  54 , and the band  52  with the handle  53  form the levers with the pivots thereof placed on the rotation axes of hinge joints  58  and  59  respectively. 
         [0168]    Prior to putting on the condom (not shown) held by the holder  50 , the user affects the ends  62  and  63  of L-shaped handles  53  and  54 , displacing said handles towards each other until said handles rest upon the lugs  60  and  61 . 
         [0169]    When affecting the handles  53  and  54  further, the force applied to said handles transfers to bands  51  and  52 , which leads to said bands starting to displace in opposite directions as shown in  FIG. 15 . The area defined by the holder is expanded, and the condom is stretched. The force applied to handles  53  and  54  is compensated by the compressive forces of the condom edge. 
         [0170]    An embodiment is possible, where a condom held by holder is packed, and the unpacking of said condom is combined with stretching thereof. 
         [0171]    For example, as shown in  FIGS. 16-23 , a holder  64  is received in a flat box  65 , which includes one open end  66  and a central through slot  67  formed on one side of the box  65  ( FIG. 16 ). The box  65  can be made of any material possessing sufficient strength to provide the integrity of the contents and the possibility of holding it in hand, e.g. it can be made of plastic. 
         [0172]    As shown in  FIGS. 17 ,  18 , the holder  64  includes bands  68  and  69 . Fasteners  5  are connected pairwise by strips  70  and  71  ( FIG. 23 ), each of which includes ears  72  connected to nooses  302  attached to bands  68  and  69 , and adapted to rotate. Such connection of strips  70  and  71  to the bands  68  and  69  provides the rotation of said strips and, consequently, of fasteners  5  in a direction opposite to that in which the hooks of the fasteners are bent. 
         [0173]    Bands  73  and  74  are connected to bands  68  and  69  by hinge joints  75  and  76  ( FIGS. 17 ,  18 ). For this, bands  73  and  74  are provided with openings  77  and  78  on one end thereof, and bands  68  and  69  are provided with openings  79  and  80 ; said openings are placed on axes  198  and  199 , thus forming hinge joints  75  and  76  respectively. Lugs  81  and  82  are formed on bands  68  and  69  in close vicinity to the openings  79  and  80 ; said lugs restrict the rotation of bands  73  and  74  up to a defined position shown in  FIGS. 21-23 . 
         [0174]    A strip  83  is placed between bands  73  and  74  and includes openings  84  and  85  on the ends thereof; said openings are connected to openings  86  and  87  formed on bands  73  and  74  by axes  200  and  201 . Openings  84  and  86 ,  85  and  87  ( FIG. 18 ) and said axes form hinge joints  88  and  89  ( FIG. 17 ). A rest support  90  is formed in the middle part of the strip  83 ; said rest support is adapted to rotate in the slot  67  when placing the holder  64  in the box  65 , and a rest  91  is attached to said rest support on the outer side of the box ( FIG. 16 ). 
         [0175]    Levers  92  and  93  provided with openings  303  and  304  placed on the hinge joint axes  200  and  201 , are also attached to hinge joints  88  and  89 . Levers  92  and  93  possess a U-shaped profile and are facing the bands  73  and  74  with the inner side thereof, embracing said bands. Ends  306  and  307  of the bands  73  and  74  include sharp corners  310  and  311 ; said corners restrict the rotation of said bands with respect to levers  92  and  93 , as shown enlarged in  FIGS. 18 ,  22 . A flexible ribbon  94  connecting levers  92  and  93  to each other embraces levers  92  and  93  on the outer side thereof, and is attached (e.g. glued) to said levers on the inner side thereof. The ribbon  94  includes a section  95  attached to the box  65  on the inner side of the closed end thereof when placing the holder  64  in said box. 
         [0176]    The holder  64  is received in a package  96  similar to a conventional condom package; the ribbon  94  is placed outside the package  96 . Package  96  can be provided with weakened lines  305 , along which it can be easily torn. The preferrable arrangement of weakened lines is shown in  FIG. 19 . 
         [0177]    The package  96  is bonded to the box  65 , e.g. it can be glued. The attachment points of the package  96  to the box  65  are preferrably arranged on the end of the package located in close vicinity to the closed end of the box. However, the package  96  can be attached at longer areas. 
         [0178]    The box  65  is provided with cutouts  97  and  98  formed on the open end  66 ; keys  99  and  100  are placed in said cutouts; said keys possess a U-shaped profile and are faced towards the box  65  with inner side thereof. Keys  99  and  100  are attached to the box  65  by flexible connectors  101 . 
         [0179]    The assembled device is shown in  FIG. 16 . 
         [0180]    The device is operated as follows: The user holds the device in hand in such manner that the open end  65  of the box is faced forward, away from the user, and sets his thumb on the rest  91 . Then the user moves said thumb forward, away from the user. The holder  64  is therefore displaced, tears the package  96  and comes out. When the rest  91  reaches the end of the slot  67 , bands  68  and  69  leave the box  65  completely. Furthermore, due to the fact that the ribbon  94  is attached to the box  65 , said ribbon will restrain levers  92  and  93 , and said levers will start to rotate outwards; subsequently, due to the fact that keys  99  and  100  adjoin levers  92  and  93 , said keys will move apart, as shown in  FIGS. 21-3 . Levers  92  and  93  rotate with respect to bands  73  and  74  until corners  310  and  311  of the ends  306  and  307  rest upon the inner surface of levers  92  and  93 . Bands  73  and  74  are therefore fixed at a certain angle with respect to levers  92  and  93 . Affecting levers  92  and  93  further leads to the unfolding of bands  73  and  74  connected to said levers, and to the unfolding of bands  68  and  69  stretching the condom (not shown). 
         [0181]    After the condom is stretched, the user puts it on, displacing the holder  64  towards the base of the penis. Afterwards, the user presses the keys  99  and  100  thus displacing levers  92  and  93  towards each other. Subsequently, the displacement of levers  92  and  93  leads to displacement of bands  73  and  74  and bands  68  and  69  towards each other; the fasteners  5  are pressed to the penis. Affecting the keys  99  and  100  further leads to the rotation of fasteners  5  in a direction opposite to that in which the hooks of fasteners are bent, as shown in  FIG. 30 . The condom edge is released from the fasteners, and the holder can be easily removed in transverse direction. 
         [0182]    In  FIGS. 24-25 , yet another invention embodiment is represented. A holder  102  includes two straight bands  103  and  104  with fasteners  5  are attached to said bands. Plates  105  and  106  are attached to said bands  103  and  104  on the ends thereof. The plate  105  includes a flange  107 , and the plate  106  includes a flange  108 ; said flanges are perpendicular to said plates. Flanges  107  and  108  serve as a support for the digits. Plates  105  and  106  are arranged one upon the other and connected to each other by a hinge joint  109 . Thus, the plate  105  includes a lug  110  on the opposite side, and the plate  106  includes a slot  111  used as a guideway for the lug  110 . 
         [0183]    Connecting members  308  and  309  connect bands  103 ,  104  and bands  105  and  106 , and are arranged crosswise. 
         [0184]    Prior to putting on the condom, the user takes holder  102  in his hand, holding it by flanges  107  and  108 . Afterwards, he affects said flanges with digits of the hand in a direction shown with arrows in  FIG. 25 . The lug  110  is therefore displaced in the slot  111 . The action is performed until the lateral side  112  of the plate  106  rests upon the flange  107  of the plate  105 , and the lateral side  113  of the plate  105  rests upon the flange  108 ; the area defined by the holder  102  is therefore expanded, and the condom (not shown) is stretched. Then the user puts the condom on, holding the holder  102  in unfolded state and displacing it towards the base of the penis. After the condom is put on, the holder can be removed in transverse direction. 
         [0185]    A holder  114  shown in  FIGS. 26-27 , is formed by two curvilineal bands  115  and  116 , each connecting the fasteners  5  to each other. Said bands  115  and  116  are connected to each other on one end by a hinge joint  117 . The bands are arranged in such manner that in the home position, the other ends  118  and  119  of the bands  115  and  116  intersect and are faced in opposite directions as shown in  FIG. 26 . 
         [0186]    Prior to putting on the condom (not shown), the user holds the ends  118  and  119  and displaces said ends towards each other, as shown with arrows in  FIG. 26 . The area defined by the holder  114  is therefore expanded, as shown in  FIG. 27 . 
         [0187]    In yet another embodiment represented in  FIGS. 28-29 , a holder  120  includes a band  121  shaped as an open figure of eight, which connects the fasteners  5  to each other. Said fasteners are placed on the open part  122  of the holder between ends  123  and  124  and a junction  125  of the band  121 . The band  121  includes two cutouts  126  and  127  formed in the vicinity of junction  125  facing each other. The mentioned design of cutouts  126  and  127  allows to arrange fasteners  5  in one plane. The closed part  128  of the holder  120  is made of an elastic material and can be arched around an axis  129 . Therefore, the holder  120  is a system of two single-arm levers with a common rotation point placed on said axis  129 . 
         [0188]    Prior to putting on the condom, the user presses the closed part  128  of the holder with two digits in a direction shown with arrows in  FIG. 29 ; ends  123  and  124  are therefore displaced in opposite directions, the area defined by the open part  122  of the holder is expanded ( FIG. 29 ), and the condom (not shown) is stretched. Then the user puts the condom on, holding the holder  120  in unfolded state and displacing it towards the base of the penis. 
         [0189]    Yet another embodiment of a compact holder is represented in  FIGS. 30-31 . A holder  141  includes arc-shaped bands  142  and  143  connecting the fasteners to each other. Said bands  142  and  143  are attached on one end to a frame  144  by hinge joints  145  and  146 . The frame  144  possesses a U-shaped profile and is facing the ends of bands  142  and  143  with the inner side thereof, embracing said ends. The holder  141  includes transfer members formed as mainly arc-shaped strips  147  and  148 . Strips  147  and  148  are hinged to bands  142  and  143  on one end, and attached to a straight rod  150  on the other end by two hinge joints  151  and  152 . The rod  150  passes through an opening  153  formed in the frame  144 , and is provided with a rest  154  on the end  155  thereof. 
         [0190]    The device is operated as follows: The user holds the holder  141  in hand and displaces the rod  150  towards himself by affecting the rest  153 . Strips  147  and  148  are therefore rotated and displace bands  142  and  143  in opposite directions, as shown in  FIG. 31 . When the rod is completely pushed out, the condom  11  is stretched and ready to be put on. Then the user puts the condom on, holding the holder  141  in unfolded state and displacing it towards the base of the penis. 
         [0191]    The unfolding of the holder can be combined with unpacking thereof, e.g. in the embodiment represented in  FIGS. 32-35 . 
         [0192]    According to this embodiment, a holder  156  (         .  32  is similar to the holder  141  shown in  FIGS. 30-31 . The difference is that strips  157  and  158  similar to strips  147  and  148  are attached to a rod  159  by one hinge joint  160 , as shown in  FIG. 32 . Furthermore, the rod  159 , in contrast to the rod  150  ( FIG. 30 ), passes above a frame  161  similar to the frame  144  ( FIG. 30 ) and rests thereupon. 
         [0193]    The holder  156  is received in a flat box  162  (shown transparent for descriptive reasons), which includes one open end  163  and a central through slot  164  formed on one side of the box  162 , as shown in  FIG. 32 . Locking devices  165  formed as offbending plates are placed on the inner side of the box  162  in close vicinity of the open end  163  thereof. Said locking devices are adapted for the mechanical engagement with cutouts  167  formed on the frame  161  ( FIGS. 33-34 ), and restrict the displacement of the holder  156  back into the box  162 . 
         [0194]    The rest  168  is a key or a button with shape and size comfortable to be affected by a digit. The rest  168  is placed outside the box  162  and is connected to the holder  156  by a rod  169  placed in the slot  164 . 
         [0195]    The device is operated as shown in  FIGS. 33-35 . The user holds the device in hand in such manner that the open end  163  of the box is faced forward, away from the user, and sets his thumb on the rest  168 . Then the user moves said thumb forward, away from the user. When the rest  168  reaches the end of the slot  164 , the frame  161  is located near the open end  163 , as shown in  FIG. 33 . Afterwards, the user affects the rest  168 , displacing it in a direction towards the user. Due to the fact that the frame  161  is locked on the open end  163  by locking devices  165 , the displacement of the rest  168  and, subsequently, the rod  159  leads to rotation of strips  157  and  158  ( FIG. 34 ), which displace the arc-shaped bands in opposite directions and thus expand the area defined by the holder  156 . In the position where the frame  161  restricts the further displacement of the hinge joint  160 , as shown in  FIG. 35 , the condom  11  is stretched and ready to be put on. Then the user puts the condom  11  on, holding the box 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. 
         [0196]    In the design described above, a somewhat different connection of strips  157  and  158  to each other can be used, as shown in  FIGS. 36-39 . A plate  170  is used instead of the rod  159 , and strips  157  and  158  are arranged crosswise and attached to said plate by two hinge joints  171  and  172 . The device shown in  FIGS. 46-48  is operated similarly to the device shown in  FIGS. 33-35 . 
         [0197]    An embodiment is also possible, as shown in  FIGS. 40-41 , characterized in that the holder  173  is provided with two bands  174  and  175  arranged crosswise and moveably connected to each other by a guideway  202  provided with an opening of rectangular section embracing said bands at the junction thereof. 
         [0198]    Stripes  174  and  175  are mostly Z-shaped. Fasteners  5  are formed on one end  176  and  177  of each band, and the other end is adapted to be affected by the digits of a hand. 
         [0199]    The device is operated as follows: The user takes the holder  173  in hand, holding it with by the ends  178  and  179  by the digits, then he moves the digits towards each other. Ends  176  and  177  are therefore displaced in opposite directions. In the position of the holder shown in  FIG. 41 , the condom (not shown) is stretched and ready to be put on. 
         [0200]    In yet another embodiment represented in  FIGS. 42-43 , a holder includes two mainly L-shaped bands  180  and  181 . Fasteners  5  are placed on sides  182  and  183  of each band  180  and  181 , and sides  184  and  185  of said bands are arc-shaped and moveably connected to each other. The side  185  includes a slot  186 , and the side  184  includes a dovetail lug  187  adapted to be placed into said slot  186  of the same shape; said slot is used as a guideway for the lug  187  when bands  180  and  181  are displaced with respect to each other. 
         [0201]    A ribbed rest section  188  is formed on the side  184 ; said rest section provides improved mechanical engagement of a digit and the surface of the band. A rest section  197  (not shown in figures) is formed on the side  185  opposite to the rest section  188 . 
         [0202]    The device is operated as follows: The user takes the holder with two digits (the index finger and the thumb), then displaces the band  181  with respect to the band  180  by pressing the rest sections  188  and  197 , as shown with arrows in  FIG. 43 . Sides  182  and  183  are displaced in opposite directions, thus stretching the condom (not shown). The above holder is the most compact. 
         [0203]    In the embodiment represented in  FIGS. 44-45 , the holder also includes two L-shaped bands  189  and  190 . Fasteners  5  are placed on sides  191  and  192  of said bands, and sides  193  and  194  of said bands are arc-shaped and connected to each other adapted for translational displacement. The side  193  of the band  189  is a plate adapted to be comfortably held in hand; said plate includes an opening  195 , shown with a dashed line in  FIG. 44 ; the side  194  of the band  190  is placed therein. The side  194  is provided with a ribbed rest  196 . 
         [0204]    When putting on the condom, the user holds the holder by the side  193  used as a handle, and affects the rest  196  with a digit (preferrably with the thumb) in a direction shown with an arrow in  FIG. 45 . Sides  191  and  192  are therefore brought apart, as shown in  FIG. 45 ), and the condom (not shown) is stretched. 
         [0205]    In the holder design represented above in  FIGS. 40-41 , the connection of bands can be different. As shown in  FIGS. 46-47 , a holder  203  includes two bands  204  and  205  provided with a lug  206  and a slot  207  respectively. The lug  206  is placed in the slot  207  which serves as a guideway for said lug. Furthermore, bands  204  and  205  include L-shaped lugs  208  and  209  placed at the spot where said bands are connected, faced towards each other and embracing bands  204  and  205  as shown in  FIG. 46 , thus preventing the displacement of bands in any direction other than the condom plane. The device is operated similarly to the device described with reference to  FIGS. 40-41 . 
         [0206]    Furthermore, the holder  173  shown in  FIGS. 40-41  can include ends  176  and  177  of a different shape, e.g. as shown in  FIG. 48 , said ends can be arc-shaped. Bands  174  and  175  are also moveably connected to each other by a guideway  202 , and ends  176  and  177  are arranged mainly at an angle to the junction of bands  174  and  175  which in this case includes the guideway  202 . 
         [0207]    The unfolding of the holder similar to that represented in  FIGS. 40-41  can be combined with unpacking thereof, e.g. in the embodiment represented in  FIGS. 49-54 . 
         [0208]    According to this embodiment, a holder  210  (         .  50  is similar to the holder  173  shown in  FIGS. 40-41 . The difference is that a guideway  211  with an opening of rectangular section connecting bands  212  and  213  of the holder  210  is provided with a rest  214  connected to the guideway  211  by a rod  230 , and rods  217  and  218  are formed on the ends  215  and  216  of said bands. The holder  210  is placed in a U-shaped frame  219 , as shown in  FIG. 51 , which is faced towards the holder  210  by the inner side thereof, embracing said holder. Sides  220  and  221  of the frame  219  are L-shaped, slots  222  and  223  with rods  217  and  218  moveably placed therein are placed on one side of said profile, and ribbed sections  224  are formed on the other side of said profile. 
         [0209]    The holder  210  placed in the frame  219  is received in a package  225  provided with weakened lines facilitating the unpacking; the preferrable arrangement of said weakened lines is shown in  FIG. 52 . The package  225  is connected (e.g. glued) to a case  226  formed as a plate  227  with a central through slot  228 . Connection points of the package  225  with the case are shown in  FIG. 52  with hatched sections  232 . A flange  229  is formed on one end of the plate  227 , and the other end  231  thereof is basically V-shaped. A rest  214  is placed on the side of the plate  227  opposite to that connected to the package, and a rod  230  is moveably placed in the slot  228 . 
         [0210]    The device is operated as shown in  FIGS. 53-54 . The user holds the device in hand in such manner that the end  231  of the plate is faced forward, away from the user, and sets his thumb on the rest  214 . Then the user moves said thumb forward, away from the user. The holder  210  is therefore displaced, tearing the package  225  along the weakened line. When the rest  214  reaches the end of the slot  228 , the holder  210  leaves the package  225  completely, as shown in  FIG. 53 . Then the user affects the sections  224  through the package  225  using the digits of the same hand holding the holder; said sections are displaced towards each other, as shown with arrows in  FIG. 54 . Bands  212  and  213  are displaced along the guideway  211  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. 
         [0211]    A situation is possible, when the user did not displace the holder completely. In this case, sides  220  and  221  will rest upon the bands  212  and  213  when the sections  224  are pressed, which will hinder the unfolding of the holder. In order to prevent this situation, skewings  233  are formed on the end of bands  212  and  213  of the holder ( FIGS. 50 ,  54 ); due to this fact, the holder is basically V-shaped on the rear end. In the situation described above, sides  220  and  221  will rest upon the skewings  233 , the holder will come out completely and will unfold and stretch the condom according to the method described above without hindrance. 
         [0212]    In all embodiments described above, the fasteners can be formed as an arc-shaped wire adapted to embrace the condom ring on the outer side thereof. In the embodiment represented in  FIGS. 55-56 , a holder  235  includes two arc-shaped bands  236  and  237  connected by a flexible connector  238 . A fastener  239  formed as a wire is placed on each band  236 ,  237 . Each fastener  239  includes an arc-shaped part  240  arranged in a plane of bands  236 ,  237  matching the shape thereof. Ends  241 ,  242  of each fastener  239  are curved, forming cutouts used to place the rolled condom  11  ring  12  therein. The holder  235  with a condom therein is shown in  FIG. 56 . 
         [0213]    Handles  243  and  244  are attached to bands  236  and  237  on the outer side  13  thereof; said handles can be used for holding the holder when putting the condom on. Said handles  243  and  244  are placed in close proximity to the connector  238  on two sides thereof. The process of putting on a condom with the holder  235  is similar to that described with reference to  FIG. 6 . 
         [0214]    In yet another embodiment represented in  FIG. 57-58 , a holder  245  includes two arc-shaped bands  246  and  247  connected by displacement means formed as a flexible connector  248 . Bands  246  and  247  connect fasteners  5  placed on the inner side  249  of the bands  246  and  247 . 
         [0215]    Handles  251  formed as plates are attached to bands  246  and  247  on the outer side  250  thereof; said handles can be used for holding the holder when putting the condom on. However, the holder does not necessarily include handles. In such case, the user holds the holder by bands  246  and  247  (not shown). 
         [0216]    The band  246  is provided with a L-shaped member  252  placed in close vicinity to the connector  248  and including a lug  253  on the open end thereof, and the band  247  is provided with a slot  254  also placed in close vicinity to the connector  248 . By means of said slot  254  and said lug  253 , bands  246  and  247  can be fixed with respect to each other, and thus the holder  245  can be locked in unfolded state ( FIG. 58 ). 
         [0217]    The device is operated as shown in  FIG. 59-61 . The user takes the device in both hands by handles  251  ( FIG. 59 ) and affects said handles, displacing bands  246  and  247  in opposite directions, rotating said bands with respect to the connector  248 . The area defined by the holder  245  is therefore expanded, and the condom  11  is stretched. When bands  246  and  247  are displaced to the limit, the lug  253  is engaged with the slot  254 , and the holder  245  is locked in unfolded state ( FIG. 60 ). 
         [0218]    Afterwards, the user holds the holder  245  in one hand and displaces it towards the penis root ( FIG. 61 ), then the holder is removed in transverse direction. The holder can be held by two handles and by one handle, due to the fact that bands  246  and  247  are a rigid assembly when locked. Therefore, after the condom is stretched by the holder, one hand is free and the further displacement of the holder can be performed using only one hand. The user can facilitate the process of putting on the condom with the other hand. 
         [0219]    Due to the fact that the holder is unfolded by rotating thereof, said holder is more compact in folded state in comparison to holders in which the opposite parts of the connection between fasteners are displaced in parallel opposite directions, e.g. in comparison to the holder shown in  FIGS. 40-41 . Furthermore, the alteration of shape and placement of handles in this holder (in comparison to the holder shown in  FIGS. 7-8 ) also allows to reduce the holder size. Therefore, the holder described herein provides a comfortable process of putting on the condom by allowing to perform some actions with one hand, and to remove the holder in transverse direction; the size of said holder in assembled state is minimal, which is an advantage when keeping the holder in the user&#39;s pocket.