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Tampons and the like
Assignee: Tambrands Inc
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Filing: 1953-06-08
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Granted: 1958-08-26
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Expires: 1973-06-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert W Lewing
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:54
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/20; A61F13/2051; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S604/00; Y10S604/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
AN IMPROVED VAGINAL TAMPON ADAPTED FOR CATAMENIAL FLUID ABSORPTION AND RETENTION UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE WITHIN A VAGINAL CAVITY COMPRISING AS A FLUID ABSORBING AND RETAINING MEANS A COMPRESSED MASS OF ABSORBENT COTTON FIBERS, SAID FIBERS CARRYING SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED THEREOVER A FLUID, NONTOXIC, HYDROPHILIC, POLYHYDROC ALCOHOL RETENTION AGENT SELECTED FROM THE CLASS CONSISTING OF SORBITOL, MANNITOL, GLYCERINE, GLYCOLS AND GLYCOL POLYMERS.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1961-08-25 | 1962-02-24 | 1962-08-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1965-08-25 | 1966-02-24 | 1966-08-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1969-08-25 | 1970-02-24 | 1970-08-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |