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Process of improving the whitening of a polymeric tampon applicator

US6545283B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2000
Grant dateApr 8, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S604/904
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process treats the surface of a polymeric tampon applicator so as to improve its whitening. The process applies electron beam energy to the applicator in sufficient magnitude and time duration to achieve the desired whitening.

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