Patent · US Expired

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

US7192421B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15References

12Claims

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Assignee

The Procter & Gamble Company · US

Inventors

Margaret Henderson Hasse · Wyoming, US
Steven Ray Gilbert · Lancaster, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 31, 2006
Grant date	Mar 20, 2007
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 31, 2026

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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