Tampon assembly providing proper bodily placement of pledget
US9820890B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 25, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/8497
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided is a tampon applicator having one or more insertion indicators to gauge and/or control the insertion depth of a tampon. The one or more insertion indicators may be located on the tampon applicator barrel, plunger, tampon, removal string, or any combinations thereof. As a result of the one or more insertion indicators, a woman can adjust the insertion depth of the tampon to her body's requirements ensuring leakage protection, comfort, or both.
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