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Catamenial tampon
Assignee: Tambrands Inc
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Filing: 1958-06-06
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Granted: 1961-08-29
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Expires: 1978-06-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Earle A Griswold
- 👤 Albert W Lewing
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 14:08
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
77 words
A CATAMENIAL TAMPON OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED FOR INSERTION INTO THE HUMAN VAGINA WHICH COMPRISES A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL COMPRESSED MASS OF ABSORBENT FIBRES FOR ABSORBING AND RETAINING BODY FLUID IN SAID VAGINA, A CUP-SHAPED MOISTURE-RESISTANT SHEET MATERIAL BARRIER AT AND OVER THE OUTER AND LOWER END OF SAID TAMPON WHEN IN POSITION IN SAID VAGINA FOR RETARDING OUTWARD FLOW OF BODY FLUID FROM SAID TAMPON, AND A CORD FOR WITHDRAWING SAID TAMPON FROM SAID VAGINA AFTER USE.
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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) | 1964-08-28 | 1965-02-27 | 1965-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-08-28 | 1969-02-27 | 1969-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-08-28 | 1973-02-27 | 1973-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |