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Tampon applicator
Assignee: Johnson and Johnson
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Filing: 1960-12-05
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Granted: 1963-05-21
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Expires: 1980-12-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Brecht George
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:34
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/20; A61F13/26; A61F13/263
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A TAMPON APPLICATOR COMPRISING AN OUTER TUBE ADAPTED TO CONTAIN A TAMPON IN AN END THEREOF, A TAMPONEJECTING PLUNGER POSITIONED WITHIN SAID OUTER TUBE AND LONGITUDINALLY MOVABLE THEREIN, SAID PLUNGER HAVING AN ARM, A PORTION OF WHICH IS POSITIONED BETWEEN SAID TAMPON AND SAID OUTER TUBE WHEN SAID TAMPON IS POSITIONED IN SAID OUTER TUBE, SAID ARM PORTION BEING MOVABLE FROM BETWEEN SAID TAMPON AND SAID OUTER TUBE AND THEN TOWARDS THE AXIS OF SAID OUTER TUBE, THE END OF SAID ARM BEING ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE END OF SAID TAMPON AS SAID PLUNGER IS MOVED LONGITUDINALLY INTO SAID OUTER TUBE TO EJECT SAID TAMPON.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A TAMPON APPLICATOR COMPRISING AN OUTER TUBE ADAPTED TO CONTAIN A TAMPON IN AN END THEREOF, A TAMPONEJECTING PLUNGER POSITIONED WITHIN SAID OUTER TUBE AND LONGITUDINALLY MOVABLE THEREIN, SAID PLUNGER HAVING AN ARM, A PORTION OF WHICH IS POSITIONED BETWEEN SAID TAMPON AND SAID OUTER TUBE WHEN SAID TAMPON IS POSITIONED IN SAID OUTER TUBE, SAID ARM PORTION BEING MOVABLE FROM BETWEEN SAID TAMPON AND SAID OUTER TUBE AND THEN TOWARDS THE AXIS OF SAID OUTER TUBE, THE END OF SAID ARM BEING ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE END OF SAID TAMPON AS SAID PLUNGER IS MOVED LONGITUDINALLY INTO SAID OUTER TUBE TO EJECT SAID TAMPON.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-05-20 | 1966-11-19 | 1967-05-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-20 | 1970-11-19 | 1971-05-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-20 | 1974-11-19 | 1975-05-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |