Method for improved stabilization of a tampon
US7886413B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 3, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06M10/06
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method is provided for stabilizing a tampon. The method includes providing a pledget having a moisture content and including one or more metallic cation salts, compressing the pledget to produce a tampon, and applying microwave radiation to the tampon for a time sufficient to stabilize the tampon. The time to stabilize a tampon can be reduced by at least about 20% compared to the time to stabilize a tampon lacking one or more metallic cation salts.
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