US3814099A
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Tampons
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-09-20
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Granted: 1974-06-04
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Expires: 1992-09-20
Abstract
Abstract A catamenial tampon provided with a withdrawal cord and a moisture repellent foil, said foil lined inside with a smoothly gliding material, the wrapping of the tampon held together by a band or similar means or by pushing the tampon partly through a hole in the packing material.
Inventors
- 👤 P Kobler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 17:32
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/551; A61F13/55175; A61F15/00; A61F15/001; A61F15/003; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S604/00; Y10S604/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A catamenial tampon comprising an elongated body of compressed absorbent material, provided with a withdrawal cord attached to said tampon body, a combination wrapper that can be opened in a finger protecting umbrella before inserting the tampon into the human body, said umbrella consisting of two different materials, an outside moisture repellant material and an inside moisture absorbent material, preferably batiste a fine cotton fabric, the fingers grasping the cord end of the tampon, with the two wrappers around that end, unfolding said wrappers simultaneously into an open umbrella-shape, whereby the moisture repellant material protects the fingers and the glidable moisture absorbant material is exposed to touch the human skin outside and inside the human body when the tampon is inserted, also cleaning the vagina canal by absorbing possible moisture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A catamenial tampon comprising an elongated body of compressed absorbent material, provided with a withdrawal cord attached to said tampon body, a combination wrapper that can be opened in a finger protecting umbrella before inserting the tampon into the human body, said umbrella consisting of two different materials, an outside moisture repellant material and an inside moisture absorbent material, preferably batiste a fine cotton fabric, the fingers grasping the cord end of the tampon, with the two wrappers around that end, unfolding said wrappers simultaneously into an open umbrella-shape, whereby the moisture repellant material protects the fingers and the glidable moisture absorbant material is exposed to touch the human skin outside and inside the human body when the tampon is inserted, also cleaning the vagina canal by absorbing possible moisture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
113 words
A catamenial tampon as described in claim 1 placed in a package material, said package material containing holes supporting said tampons whereby the tampons with their umbrella wrappings are held in position and presented for grasping by hand, said tampons protruding out of the holes in said package material so that the tampon can be introduced into the vagina without changing the hand-grasp on the protruding tampon-end, said umbrella being unfolded with the other hand, the glidable moisture absorbent material, alone, coming in contact with the skin, said absorbent material making it possible to slide the tampon with one of the protected fingers considerably deeper into the vagina aWay from the closure muscle.
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) | 1977-06-03 | 1977-12-03 | 1978-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-03 | 1981-12-03 | 1982-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-03 | 1985-12-03 | 1986-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |