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Tampon with an overwrap or overwraps having both masking and wicking properties

US7112192B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 2002
Grant dateSep 26, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S604/904
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improved absorbent catamenial tampon is disclosed comprising an overwrap with both a masking region and a wicking region. The compressed absorbent member of the tampon has an inner region, an exterior surface, and an insertion end opposed to a withdrawal end. The overwrap comprises a masking region and a wicking region. The wicking region of the overwrap covers at least a portion of the exterior surface of the compressed absorbent member proximal to the withdrawal end of the compressed absorbent member. The masking region surrounds at least a portion of the exterior surface of the compressed absorbent member proximal to the insertion end of the compressed absorbent member.

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