Tampon having an auxiliary patch
US8048053B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 14, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S604/904
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tampon having an auxiliary patch. The tampon can include a compressed absorbent member having an insertion end, a withdrawal end, a longitudinal axis, and a body disposed between the insertion end and the withdrawal end. The compressed absorbent member can have an exterior surface. In addition, the tampon can include an auxiliary patch that can partially cover the exterior surface of the compressed absorbent member. The tampon can also include an overwrap.
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