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Menstrual-liquid absorption tampon with insertion tool
Assignee: Svenska Cellulosa AB
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Filing: 1972-05-08
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Granted: 1974-03-26
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Expires: 1992-05-08
Abstract
Abstract An absorption tampon with an insertion tool. The tool has two fingers extending from a common handle, the fingers detachably engaging the tampon in elongated channels therein.
Inventors
- 👤 B Wennerblom
- 👤 R Udden
- 👤 P Udden
- 👤 J Lindgren
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 22:34
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/20; A61F13/2051
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
A menstrual-liquid absorption tampon with an insertion tool having one end thereof arranged for detachably engaging the tampon, said tampon being elongated in its compressed state before use thereof, the tampon having two longitudinally extending channels spaced from each other, and the insertion tool having two fingers extending from a common handle portion each of the fingers being disposed in one of said channels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
A menstrual-liquid absorption tampon with an insertion tool having one end thereof arranged for detachably engaging the tampon, said tampon being elongated in its compressed state before use thereof, the tampon having two longitudinally extending channels spaced from each other, and the insertion tool having two fingers extending from a common handle portion each of the fingers being disposed in one of said channels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A tampon with insertion tool according to claim 1, in which the fingers of the insertion tool are straight and of a length which is at least one-half of the total length of the tampon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A tampon with insertion tool according to claim 1, in which said channels are arranged near the outer surface of the tampon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A tampon with insertion tool according to claim 1, said tampon being formed by compacting a sheet-like, liquid-absorptive material, in which said fingers are positioned in folds between portions of said sheet-like material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
A tampon with insertion tool according to claim 1, in which the tampon is compacted in a manner rendering the same approximately rectangular in cross-section, and the longitudinally extending channels are formed in the respective narrow edge sides of the tampon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
A tampon with insertion tool according to claim 1, in which the insertion tool with its fingers is formed as an integral unit of small thickness, comprising a flat handle portion and two substantially straight and smooth fingers projecting therefrom in the plane of the handle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
A tampon with insertion tool according to claim 1, in which the fingers of said insertion tool are formed from a plastic material having a low friction coefficient relative to the tampon material defining said channels.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
A tampon with insertion tool according to claim 1, in which the insertion tool, entirely or in part, consists of a material which is readily disintegratable or dissolvable in water, such as of an easily dissolvable fibrous material or a watersoluble plastic material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A tampon with insertion tool according to claim 1, in which the fingerS of the insertion tool are arranged to clamp the tampon resiliently between them.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
51 words
A menstrual-liquid absorption tampon with an insertion tool, comprising a tampon having an elongated body in its compressed state with two outwardly opening longitudinally extending channels, an insertion tool detachably engaging the tampon with two fingers extending from a common handle portion, each finger being disposed in one of the channels.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
51 words
A menstrual-liquid absorption tampon with an insertion tool, comprising a tampon having an elongated body in its compressed state with two outwardly opening longitudinally extending channels, an insertion tool detachably engaging the tampon with two fingers extending from a common handle portion, each finger being disposed in one of the channels.
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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) | 1977-03-25 | 1977-09-24 | 1978-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-25 | 1981-09-24 | 1982-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-25 | 1985-09-24 | 1986-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |