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Protective disposable wrapper for tampons

US10682268B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 13, 2016
Grant dateJun 16, 2020
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 2, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2013/55195
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Tampon packaging and disposal systems and methods are disclosed. The packaging has a flexible mitten and an optional attached tampon enclosure. The tampon enclosure can package a tampon and the flexible mitten wraps around the tampon enclosure. When unwrapped, the tampon enclosure is detachable from the mitten and the tampon can be used by a user. The mitten is used for removing the used tampon worn by the user and disposing of the used tampon after removal.

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