American mother and son kickstart 'wine condoms' It sounds like a joke, but a mother and son believe they have found the perfect way to reseal a bottle of wine - using a specially-designed condom. American Mitchell Strahan, 21, and his mother Laura Bartlett, 46, are attempting to raise $7,500 (around £4,515) dollars for their "wine condom" business using the crowdfunding website Kickstarter. The pair say that their disposable rubber "condoms," towards which they have already raised $3,846 (around £2,316), are an easy way to seal a bottle of wine, and are also usable on beer and other bottles. Unlike many wine stoppers, they add no height, meaning the bottles are a convenient size for the fridge. They pair claim they sealers also easily carried around in a bag or purse, allowing buyers "to more easily enjoy your favorite bottled beverage at the lake, concert, campgrounds, or stadium." The pair's Kickstarter page doesn't shy away from the comic potential of their invention - it describes the condoms a "hilarious" conversation-starter and "the ultimate protection for wine-lovers" - but Mr Strahan of Mckinney, Texas, told The Telegraph that it was "definitely not a gimmick." "It seals the bottle perfectly - I've left a bottle full of liquid suspended upside for extended periods of time with zero leaks," he said. Mr Strahan said he first had the idea for the product when his mother, a comedian, came back from a party with a wine bottle she had sealed with cling film and rubber bands. Potential buyers will be reassured to know that the "condoms" are actually produced by a rubber manufacturer in the food industry. How to effectively seal an opened bottle of wine is an eternal headache for drinkers who want to just have one or two glasses. American Greg Lambrecht recently launched the Coravin, a device which keeps wine fresh for longer by only piercing the cork, but it costs a steep £180. Read more: What's the best way to keep a bottle of wine fresh? Read more: Wine storage: my quest for the perfect temperature