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Bag tampon containing discrete pieces of absorbent

US4278088A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 22, 1979
Grant dateJul 14, 1981
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Expiry dateOct 22, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S604/904
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A bag-type tampon which has as its absorbent component discrete pieces of a rigid compressed dry shape retaining absorbent matt which is loosely dispersed throughout the interior of a fluid-permeable bag. The invention also includes a method for making the tampon.

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