Tampon applicator arrangement
US6610025B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 6, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/26
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a tampon applicator arrangement, having tampon, applicator unit and a film cap, attached thereto, which is at least partially uniformly shaped, typically being conforming to part or all of the tampon or applicator unit, or such that the film cap has the lowest possible surface area. The film cap is so shaped and/or generally under tension and has no rugosites, folds or even wrinkles, other than optionally tension wrinkles, and preferably also no seams or welds. The invention also relates to specific moulding processes for making the film cap and the arrangement of the invention. The arrangements of the invention provide a smoother, easier and safer insertion of a tampon in the body.
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