US3593715A
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Tampon
Assignee: Tambrands Inc
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Filing: 1968-11-05
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Granted: 1971-07-20
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Expires: 1988-11-05
Abstract
Abstract A compressed absorbent tampon is disclosed characterized by the fact that it is formed from a pad of synthetic organic fiber tow, preferably a bulked and crimped rayon tow, in which the fibers extend in continuous unbroken form from one side edge of the pad to the other side edge thereof. A method of making the tampon is also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth S Merrill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:54
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/20; A61F13/2051; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S604/00; Y10S604/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
In a compressed tampon the improvement which comprises a pad consisting essentially of transversely oriented, crimped and bulked fibers of a rayon tow, all of said fibers extending in continuous unbroken form from one side to the othEr side of said pad, stitches sewed longitudinally along the length of said pad midway between the side edges thereof binding said fibers together and a withdrawal string attached to said pad along the line of said stitches.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
In a compressed tampon the improvement which comprises a pad consisting essentially of transversely oriented, crimped and bulked fibers of a rayon tow, all of said fibers extending in continuous unbroken form from one side to the othEr side of said pad, stitches sewed longitudinally along the length of said pad midway between the side edges thereof binding said fibers together and a withdrawal string attached to said pad along the line of said stitches.
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) | 1974-07-19 | 1975-01-18 | 1975-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-19 | 1979-01-18 | 1979-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-19 | 1983-01-18 | 1983-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |