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Tampon with clean appearance post use

US9138355B2 · kind B2 · utility

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25References

8Claims

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Assignee

The Procter & Gamble Company · US

Inventors

Margaret Henderson Hasse · Wyoming, US
Steven Ray Gilbert · Lancaster, US
James Earl Trout · Sharonville, US
Jared John Schaefer · Wyoming, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 3, 2013
Grant date	Sep 22, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 15, 2034

Classification

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

Abstract

A catamenial tampon comprises a compressed absorbent member having an exterior surface, the compressed absorbent member comprising an absorbent material. An overwrap substantially covers the exterior surface of the compressed absorbent member. The overwrap comprises a fluid pervious material.

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