USRE27677E
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Catamenial tampon
Assignee: —
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Filing: 1971-12-22
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Granted: 1973-06-19
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Expires: 1991-12-22
Abstract
Abstract A NORMALLY COMPACTED TAMPON COMPRISED OF A LAMINATED STRUCTURE WHICH EMBODIES THE ARRANGEMENT OF HIGHLY FLUID ABSORBENT LAYERS THAT ALLOW THE MENSTRUAL WASTES TO BE INITIALLY DIRECTED INTO A CENTRAL ABSORBENT CORE TO THEREBY CAUSE THE CORE TO EXPAND AND INSURE MAXIMUM EXPANSION OF THE TAMPON AS A WHOLE SO AS TO INSURE MAXIMUM ABSORPTION OF THE MENSTRUAL WASTE WITHOUT OUTFLOW OR STRIKE-THROUGH, THUS MAINTAINING A BLOOD-DRY TAMPON EXTERIOR TO THE VERY END OF ITS USEFUL LIFE.
Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 22:25
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/20; A61F13/2051; A61F13/2068
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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) | 1976-06-18 | 1976-12-18 | 1977-06-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-18 | 1980-12-18 | 1981-06-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-18 | 1984-12-18 | 1985-06-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |