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Tampon applicator

US11065157B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims

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Assignee

ESSITY HYGIENE AND HEALTH AKTIEBOLAG · SE

Inventors

Sylvia Jonsson · Gothenburg, SE
Conny Dahlqvist · Handen, SE
Susanne Carlstedt · Malmö, SE
Malkus Arlemark · Malmö, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 6, 2017
Grant date	Jul 20, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 6, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F13/266
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An applicator for a tampon is provided. The applicator has an inner tube and an outer tube. The inner tube is slideable within the outer tube. The applicator has a forward end and a rear end, and the inner tube has at least one inwardly protruding flange.

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