US3115876A
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Molded tampon applicator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-08-10
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Granted: 1963-12-31
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Expires: 1982-08-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr George S Nalle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 01:33
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/20; A61F13/26; A61F13/263
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A TAMPON APPLICATOR COMPRISING, AN ELONGATED TUBULAR CASING ADAPTED TO HOUSE A TAMPON OF SHORTER LENGTH THAN THE CASING NEAR ONE END OF SAID CASING, SAID ONE END OF SAID CASING BEING SUBSTANTIALLY OPEN TO PERMIT LOADING AND ULTIMATE EJECTION OF SAID TAMPON FROM THE CASING, AN ELONGATED EJECTOR ELEMENT FRANGIBLY SECURED TO THE END OF THE CASING OPPOSITE THE OPEN END THEREOF, SAID EJECTOR ELEMENT INCLUDING A FIRST PORTION EXTENDING AXIALLY ALONG THE OUTER WALL OF SAID CASING AND A SECOND PORTION SUITABLY CONFIGURED TO EXTEND INTO THE OPPOSITE END OF THE CASING, SAID FIRST PORTION, WHEN SEVERED FROM SAID CASING, BEING MANUALLY PIVOTAL INTO AXIAL ALIGNMENT WITH THE CASING SO AS TO SERVE AS A TAMPON EJECTOR.
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) | 1966-12-30 | 1967-07-01 | 1967-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-30 | 1971-07-01 | 1971-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-30 | 1975-07-01 | 1975-12-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |