Tapered tampon applicator with petals and taper ratio
US8444590B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 20, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/266
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is provided a tampon applicator having a plunger and a barrel with a tapered insertion, which provides enhanced insertion comfort to a user. The taper of the insertion tip is defined by a ratio of the length of the taper projection along a longitudinal axis of the barrel to the length of the taper projection along a radius of the barrel at a base region of the insertion tip. The insertion end of the barrel preferably has two or more petals for enhanced user comfort. Preferably, the petals have a substantially uniform thickness. The barrel may also have a fingergrip for ease of use of the applicator during insertion, expulsion of the pledget, and removal from the vagina.
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