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Arcuate tampon applicator
Assignee: Kimberly Clark Corp
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Filing: 1971-02-24
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Granted: 1973-10-16
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Expires: 1991-02-24
Abstract
Abstract A preshaped tampon applicator and vaginal tampon in which the applicator is a pair of telescoping elements having an arc of specified radius and the tampon is a compressed and folded strip of the same arcuate shape and radius as the applicator.
Inventors
- 👤 J Crockford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:26
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/20; A61F13/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
In combination, an arcuate applicator for tampons and a preformed arcuate tampon disposed therein; said applicator comprising a pair of tubular members in telescoping association including an outer member adapted to contain a tampon in the leading end thereof and an inner member disposed in the trailing end of said outer member and adapted to eject said tampon from said outer member by a telescoping movement therein, the longitudinal axis of each of said outer and inner members describing an arc of the same radius, said radius being in the range of about 4 to about 6 inches; said tampon comprising a thin strip of absorbent material in compressed self-sustaining form, the longitudinal side edges of said strip being arcuate and substantially parallel and the longitudinal center line of said strip being of the same radius as the arc describing the longitudinal axis of said members; said strip being transversely folded on itself while retaining its arcuate shape and having a withdrawal string attached at the fold.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
In combination, an arcuate applicator for tampons and a preformed arcuate tampon disposed therein; said applicator comprising a pair of tubular members in telescoping association including an outer member adapted to contain a tampon in the leading end thereof and an inner member disposed in the trailing end of said outer member and adapted to eject said tampon from said outer member by a telescoping movement therein, the longitudinal axis of each of said outer and inner members describing an arc of the same radius, said radius being in the range of about 4 to about 6 inches; said tampon comprising a thin strip of absorbent material in compressed self-sustaining form, the longitudinal side edges of said strip being arcuate and substantially parallel and the longitudinal center line of said strip being of the same radius as the arc describing the longitudinal axis of said members; said strip being transversely folded on itself while retaining its arcuate shape and having a withdrawal string attached at the fold.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination of Claim 1 wherein said elements are elliptical in cross section and wherein the long dimension of said cross section is substantially coincident with the radius of said arc.
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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) | 1976-10-15 | 1977-04-16 | 1977-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-15 | 1981-04-16 | 1981-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-15 | 1985-04-16 | 1985-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |