Biodegradable tampon application comprising poly(3-hydroxybutyric acid)
US4900299A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 11, 1987 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2007 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/26
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A biodegradable tampon applicator comprising a molded, flexible, polymeric hollow cylindrical body for enclosing a tampon therein and having a first open end through which said tampon is expelled and a second open end for receiving means for expelling said tampon, said body comprising a moldable poly 3-hydroxybutyric acid composition.
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