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Tampon applicator assembly having an improved plunger and methods of making

US7044928B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 2003
Grant dateMay 16, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F13/2097
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A plunger having a first end, a second end, and a main body is provided. The first end of the plunger is about 10% to about 15% larger than the main body and the second end is more than about 50% larger than the main body.

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