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Tampon applicator

US11439542B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims

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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	Sep 13, 2022
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 comprising an inner tube and an outer tube is provided. The inner tube is slideable within the outer tube and the applicator has a forward end. A plurality of petals are provided at the forward end of the inner tube and at least one protrusion is provided at the base of each petal. Each protrusion extends in a radially outward direction from the outer surface of the inner tube.

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