US3091241A
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Vaginal tampon
Assignee: Kimberly Clark Corp
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Filing: 1959-08-26
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Granted: 1963-05-28
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Expires: 1979-08-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William R Kellet
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 00:09
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/84; A61F13/8405; A61F13/20; A61F13/2051; A61F13/45; A61F13/47; A61L; A61L15/00; A61L15/16; A61L15/20; A61L15/42; A61L15/44; A61L15/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A COMPRESSED VAGINAL TAMPON ADAPTED FOR EASY INSERTION AND EXPANSION WITHIN THE VAGINAL CAVITY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE AND FOR ABDORBING AND RETAINING CATAMENTAL FLUID WHILE MAINTAINING A NORMAL ECOLOGICAL BALANCE IN THE CAVITY DURING MENSES, SAID TAMPON COMPRISING, AS THE FLUID ABSORBING AND RETAINING MEANS, A COMPRESSED ABSORBENT BODY, AND AS MEANS FOR MAINTAINING SAID NORMAL ECOLOGICAL BALANCE, GLYCERYL TRIACETATE, SAID GYLCERYL TRIACETATE BEING PRESENT AT LEAST IN THE OUTER PERIPHERAL AREA OF SAID BODY IN THE AMOUNT OF FROM ABOUT 0.25 PERCENT TO 5.0 PERCENT BY WEIGHT BASSED ON THE TOTAL WEIGHT OF SSAID BODY, SAID TAMPON BEING NONTOXIC, NON-IRRITATING, AND NON-SPERMICIDAL IN USE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A COMPRESSED VAGINAL TAMPON ADAPTED FOR EASY INSERTION AND EXPANSION WITHIN THE VAGINAL CAVITY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE AND FOR ABDORBING AND RETAINING CATAMENTAL FLUID WHILE MAINTAINING A NORMAL ECOLOGICAL BALANCE IN THE CAVITY DURING MENSES, SAID TAMPON COMPRISING, AS THE FLUID ABSORBING AND RETAINING MEANS, A COMPRESSED ABSORBENT BODY, AND AS MEANS FOR MAINTAINING SAID NORMAL ECOLOGICAL BALANCE, GLYCERYL TRIACETATE, SAID GYLCERYL TRIACETATE BEING PRESENT AT LEAST IN THE OUTER PERIPHERAL AREA OF SAID BODY IN THE AMOUNT OF FROM ABOUT 0.25 PERCENT TO 5.0 PERCENT BY WEIGHT BASSED ON THE TOTAL WEIGHT OF SSAID BODY, SAID TAMPON BEING NONTOXIC, NON-IRRITATING, AND NON-SPERMICIDAL IN USE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
GB727631A
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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) | 1966-05-27 | 1966-11-26 | 1967-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-27 | 1970-11-26 | 1971-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-27 | 1974-11-26 | 1975-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |