Barrel for a tampon application assembly and methods of forming
US8221375B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 8, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1038
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of forming a barrel for a tampon applicator assembly including molding a barrel then forming a rearward taper region in an area of the barrel is provided. The method includes molding a first portion of the barrel in a first mold part and a second portion of the barrel in a second mold part, the first and second mold parts meeting at a maximum outer dimension of the first portion, ejecting the barrel from the first and second mold parts, and forming a flared region in an area of the second portion.
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