US3559646A
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Tampon
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-08-16
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Granted: 1971-02-02
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Expires: 1988-08-16
Abstract
Abstract A device in the nature of a tampon, particularly suited for vaginal and rectal use, having a body of compressible spongy adsorptive and/or absorbent material, the body being hollow, closed at one end and tapered inwardly toward the closed end. The compressible body is held in radially compressed condition in a telescoping tubular applicator or inserting device. One method of making the device comprises the forming of the hollow compressible body by stamping the tampon from suitable stock and later closing one end thereof. Another method is by molding a hollow tampon in which the hollow body is closed and tapers inwardly at one end thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Mullan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:50
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/20; A61F13/26; A61F13/2002; A61F13/2005; A61F13/202; A61F13/2022; A61F13/2042; A61F13/2051; A61F13/2074; A61F13/2082; A61F13/2085; A61F13/2088; A61F13/84; A61F13/8405; A61F13/15577; A61F2013/15821; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S604/00; Y10S604/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A tampon comprising: a. a cylindrical body of highly compressible and absorptive material; b. said body having an opening extending thereinto from one end to near the other end thereof, said other end being closed; c. the cylindrical outer surface of said body tapering inwardly at said closed end; and d. a flexible cordlike with drawing means of substantial length attached to said body at said closed end and extending without said body from said closed end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
A tampon comprising: a. a cylindrical body of highly compressible and absorptive material; b. said body having an opening extending thereinto from one end to near the other end thereof, said other end being closed; c. the cylindrical outer surface of said body tapering inwardly at said closed end; and d. a flexible cordlike with drawing means of substantial length attached to said body at said closed end and extending without said body from said closed end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The structure defined in claim 1 in which the cylindrical body is compressed at said closed end with means provided to retain the same in compressed condition to form the inward taper at said closed end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The structure defined in claim 2 in which said opening in said body is provided with means for therapeutically treating a body cavity into which the tampon is inserted.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The structure defined in claim 2 in which said cylindrical body is composed of polyurethane sponge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
58 words
The structure defined in claim 2 in combination with an applicator, said applicator comprising a tubular element having an inner diameter substantially less than the uncompressed diameter of the cylindrical body and accommodating the same in compressed condition therein, and an ejector slidable in said tubular element for ejecting the cylindrical body therefrom and into a body cavity.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
86 words
The method of making tampons which comprises the following steps, a. die-cutting an elongated tubular member of elastic compressible and absorbtive material from a sheet of such material; b. drawing together and compressing one end of said tubular said tubular member to close the opening at said end and form a taper on the exterior of said member at said end, c. securing said drawn together and compressed end to retain the same in said condition; and d. attaching a withdrawal cord to said compressed end.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
86 words
The method of making tampons which comprises the following steps, a. die-cutting an elongated tubular member of elastic compressible and absorbtive material from a sheet of such material; b. drawing together and compressing one end of said tubular said tubular member to close the opening at said end and form a taper on the exterior of said member at said end, c. securing said drawn together and compressed end to retain the same in said condition; and d. attaching a withdrawal cord to said compressed end.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The steps of the method for main making tampons as defined in claim 6 with the additional step of treating the tapered and compressed end of said tubular member to render it impervious to moisture.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
68 words
The steps of the method of making tampons as defined in claim 6 in which the step of drawing together and compressing one end of the tubular member comPrises stitching through one end of the tubular body in two directions at right angles to each other with threads, forming loops in said threads, drawing said loops to tighten the same and securing said thread loops in tightened condition.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-02-01 | 1974-08-03 | 1975-02-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-01 | 1978-08-03 | 1979-02-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-01 | 1982-08-03 | 1983-02-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |