Bag tampon containing discrete pieces of absorbent
US4278088A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 1979 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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