Multiple-component tampon applicator
US6923789B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 22, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1038
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is provided a multiple-component tampon applicator formed from at least three separate components including a barrel, a plunger, a fingergrip, an insertion tip. The at least three separate components are formed independently from one another, prior to forming the applicator. The multiple components may be formed from materials including, for example, biopolymer including starches and proteins, cardboard, heat shrink plastic, paper slurry, plastic, plastic tubing, pulp slurry, pulp-molded paper, or any combinations thereof. Methods for making a multiple component tampon applicator are also provided.
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