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Biodegradable tampon application comprising poly(3-hydroxybutyric acid)

US4900299A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 11, 1987
Grant dateFeb 13, 1990
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2007

Classification

  • 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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