Tampon pledget having a shaped tip and method of making same
US7563401B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C48/87
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a tampon pledget having a shaped tip. The present invention further provides a method for forming a tampon pledget having a shaped tip. The method includes a cooling step after the formation of the shaped tip, which results in the minimization and/or prevention of deformation of the shaped pledget tip during the remainder of processing up until the end use by a consumer.
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