Laterally loaded insertion device
US6508780B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 4, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/26
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a tampon applicator adapted to allow a pledget to be laterally loaded into the barrel of the applicator. By laterally loading the pledget, the applicator may include pre-formed petals on the insertion end of the barrel and/or a fingergrip having a reduced diameter. The applicator may be formed from any suitable material, such as, for example, biopolymer, paper, paperboard, paper slurry, plastic, thermoplastic polymer, thermosetting polymer, or any combinations thereof.
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