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Apparatus for applying tampon removal cords
Assignee: Dr Carl Hahn KG
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Filing: 1965-09-10
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Granted: 1967-10-24
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Expires: 1985-09-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Etz Herbert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:01
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/20; A61F13/2082; A61F13/2085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
AN APPARATUS FOR APPLYING REMOVAL CORD LOOPS AROUND TAMPON PADS WHICH COMPRISES A CORD CONVEYOR DISPOSED FOR MOVEMENT IN AN ORBITAL PATH AROUND A TAMPON PAD, SAID CORD CONVEYOR HAVING A FIRST CORD GRIPPING MEANS FOR GRIPPING THE FORWARD END PORTION OF A CONTINUOUS LENGTH CORD TO CARRY SAID FORWARD END ALONG SAID ORBITAL PATH OF FORM A CORD LOOP SURROUNDING SAID TAMPON PAD, SAID CORD CONVEYOR HAVING A SECOND CORD GRIPPING MEANS DISPOSED FOR GRIPPING A PORTION OF SAID CONTINUOUS LENGTH CORD DEFINING THE REAR END PORTION OF SAID CORD LOOP, AND KNOTTING MEANS DISPOSED FOR OPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FORWARD END CORD PORTION AND WITH A PORTION OF SAID CONTINUOUS CORD LENGHT FOLLOWING SAID REAR END PROTION TO JOIN SAID FORWARD AND REAR END PORTIONS WITH A KNOT TO FORM A CLOSED CORD LOOP AROUND SAID TAMPON PAD.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
140 words
AN APPARATUS FOR APPLYING REMOVAL CORD LOOPS AROUND TAMPON PADS WHICH COMPRISES A CORD CONVEYOR DISPOSED FOR MOVEMENT IN AN ORBITAL PATH AROUND A TAMPON PAD, SAID CORD CONVEYOR HAVING A FIRST CORD GRIPPING MEANS FOR GRIPPING THE FORWARD END PORTION OF A CONTINUOUS LENGTH CORD TO CARRY SAID FORWARD END ALONG SAID ORBITAL PATH OF FORM A CORD LOOP SURROUNDING SAID TAMPON PAD, SAID CORD CONVEYOR HAVING A SECOND CORD GRIPPING MEANS DISPOSED FOR GRIPPING A PORTION OF SAID CONTINUOUS LENGTH CORD DEFINING THE REAR END PORTION OF SAID CORD LOOP, AND KNOTTING MEANS DISPOSED FOR OPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FORWARD END CORD PORTION AND WITH A PORTION OF SAID CONTINUOUS CORD LENGHT FOLLOWING SAID REAR END PROTION TO JOIN SAID FORWARD AND REAR END PORTIONS WITH A KNOT TO FORM A CLOSED CORD LOOP AROUND SAID TAMPON PAD.
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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) | 1970-10-23 | 1971-04-24 | 1971-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-23 | 1975-04-24 | 1975-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-23 | 1979-04-24 | 1979-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |