Patent ID: 8821780

Claim:
A method of producing a hollow urisheath product in an injection molding machine, including a mold comprising an annular cavity defined by a core and at least one side portion, where said cavity has an inlet and a narrow cross-sectional area over a substantial portion of said cavity and said cavity is connected to a venting area; the method comprising: injecting a silicone material into said inlet of said cavity; curing by heating said injected material in said cavity, said heating comprising heating said core to a temperature of between about 100° C. and about 160° C.; opening said mold by moving said at least one side portion to expose said core with the cured material forming said product; and removing said product from said core by grasping one end adjacent said inlet and pulling said product from said core, wherein said cavity has an annular enlarged portion at the proximal portion of said cavity, arranged adjacent said inlet, and wherein said urisheath product is produced.