Tampon pledget for increased bypass leakage protection
US9877877B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/2068
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a tampon pledget with one or more of the following properties: increased absorbency rate; high absorbent capacity and fluid retention; rapid expansion potential; and ease of ejection of the pledget from the applicator. Surprisingly, the one or more properties are achieved by using a modified dual cross-pad, folded, compressed tampon pledget design.
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