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Apparatus for manufacturing a tampon

US8616149B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 2010
Grant dateDec 31, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F13/28
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A manufacturing method for a tampon having an absorbent body that absorbs liquid includes obtaining the absorbent body by compressing and shaping an absorbent-body material, and applying a melted agent to an outer surface of the absorbent body, the outer surface having a temperature lower than or equal to a freezing point of a main ingredient of the agent.

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