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Tampon system and method

US4648867A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 19, 1986
Grant dateMar 10, 1987
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2006

Classification

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

Abstract

An improved tampon system includes a tampon, a sheath which surrounds the tampon and is open at one end, a broad-collared ring with an opening therein for passage of the tampon and the sheath, and a closure which is removably secured over the opening in the ring.

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