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Tampon wrapper

US7621106B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 3, 2007
Grant dateNov 24, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 3, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F13/5518
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a tampon wrapper that is a polyethylene film tube having at least a first sealed end with a notch in the first sealed end, and a number of perforations extending from the notch along the axial length of the tampon wrapper. The wrapper is quiet, easy to open, and provides a sanitary method of storing a used applicator.

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