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Rapid expansion tampon pledget

US8585668B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims
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Filing dateJan 8, 2007
Grant dateNov 19, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 7, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S604/904
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A tampon pledget that has an inverted coverstock includes an insertion end and a removal end. At least one of the insertion end and the removal end has one or more pleats.

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