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US3196873A
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Tampon and applicator
Assignee: Kimberly Clark Corp
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Filing: 1962-08-27
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Granted: 1965-07-27
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Expires: 1982-08-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John C Bletzinger
- 👤 Howard A Whitehead
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 21:39
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/20; A61F13/26; A61F13/2051
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
IN A DEVICE FOR THE DIRECTIONAL PLACEMENT OF A TUBEENCLOSED PRESHAPED TAMPON IN THE VAGINAL CANAL INCLUDING A CYLINDRICAL TUBULAR APPLICATOR, A PLUNGER ELEMENT AND A COMPRESSED BATT OF PRESHAPED FLUID ABSORBENT MATERIAL DISPOSED IN PREDETERMINED ORIENTATION WITHIN SAID APPLICATOR, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID APPLICATOR TO PREVENT RELATIVE ROTATION OF SAID BATT WITHIN SAID APPLICATOR WHILE PERMITTING AXIAL EJECTION THEREFROM WHEREBY SAID TAMPON MAY BER DIRECTIONALLY POSITIONED IN THE VAGINAL CANAL, SAID MEANS CONSISTING OF AN AXIALLY EXTENDING RIB ON THE INTERIOR WALL OF SAID APPLICATOR TUBE AND A COMPLEMENTAL AXIALLY EXTENDING GROOVE ON THE EXTERIOR OF SAID BATT FOR REGISTERED COMPLEMENTAL ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID RIB, SAID TUBE ALSO INCLUDING EXTERIOR INDICATOR MEANS FOR POSITIONING THEREOF DURING BATT EJECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
IN A DEVICE FOR THE DIRECTIONAL PLACEMENT OF A TUBEENCLOSED PRESHAPED TAMPON IN THE VAGINAL CANAL INCLUDING A CYLINDRICAL TUBULAR APPLICATOR, A PLUNGER ELEMENT AND A COMPRESSED BATT OF PRESHAPED FLUID ABSORBENT MATERIAL DISPOSED IN PREDETERMINED ORIENTATION WITHIN SAID APPLICATOR, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID APPLICATOR TO PREVENT RELATIVE ROTATION OF SAID BATT WITHIN SAID APPLICATOR WHILE PERMITTING AXIAL EJECTION THEREFROM WHEREBY SAID TAMPON MAY BER DIRECTIONALLY POSITIONED IN THE VAGINAL CANAL, SAID MEANS CONSISTING OF AN AXIALLY EXTENDING RIB ON THE INTERIOR WALL OF SAID APPLICATOR TUBE AND A COMPLEMENTAL AXIALLY EXTENDING GROOVE ON THE EXTERIOR OF SAID BATT FOR REGISTERED COMPLEMENTAL ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID RIB, SAID TUBE ALSO INCLUDING EXTERIOR INDICATOR MEANS FOR POSITIONING THEREOF DURING BATT EJECTION.
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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) | 1968-07-26 | 1969-01-25 | 1969-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-26 | 1973-01-25 | 1973-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-26 | 1977-01-25 | 1977-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |