Packaged tampon and applicator assembly
US8317765B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F15/003
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A packaged tampon and applicator assembly includes a tampon and an applicator assembled together with the tampon and adapted to facilitate insertion of the tampon in a user. A wrapper has an interior space and sealingly encloses the tampon and applicator assembly in the interior space. The wrapper includes a line of weakness formed therein to facilitate tearing of the wrapper along the line of weakness to facilitate opening a portion thereof to provide an opening in the wrapper through which the tampon and applicator assembly is removed from the wrapper. The wrapper is further configured to inhibit separation of the opened portion from the wrapper. The remainder of the wrapper defines a pocket sized for receiving the entire applicator therein following use of the applicator to insert the tampon in the user. Should mention facilitation of the opening via a line of weakness (i.e. perforation).
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