CA1006061A - Tampon applicator - Google Patents

Tampon applicator

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Publication number
CA1006061A
CA1006061A CA158,432A CA158432A CA1006061A CA 1006061 A CA1006061 A CA 1006061A CA 158432 A CA158432 A CA 158432A CA 1006061 A CA1006061 A CA 1006061A
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Prior art keywords
tampon applicator
tampon
applicator
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Expired
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CA158,432A
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CA158432S (en
Inventor
Russell L. Noyes (Jr.)
Raymond A. Morman
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Kimberly Clark Corp
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Kimberly Clark Corp
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Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F13/00—Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads
    • A61F13/15—Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
    • A61F13/20—Tampons, e.g. catamenial tampons; Accessories therefor
    • A61F13/26—Means for inserting tampons, i.e. applicators

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
  • Vascular Medicine (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Absorbent Articles And Supports Therefor (AREA)
CA158,432A 1971-12-09 1972-12-01 Tampon applicator Expired CA1006061A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US20647971A 1971-12-09 1971-12-09
US00284773A US3807399A (en) 1971-12-09 1972-08-30 Tampon applicator

Publications (1)

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CA1006061A true CA1006061A (en) 1977-03-01

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CA158,432A Expired CA1006061A (en) 1971-12-09 1972-12-01 Tampon applicator

Country Status (8)

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US (1) US3807399A (en)
JP (1) JPS5016108B2 (en)
CA (1) CA1006061A (en)
DE (1) DE2260940A1 (en)
FR (1) FR2170431A5 (en)
GB (1) GB1415358A (en)
IT (1) IT979663B (en)
NL (1) NL7216751A (en)

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US4536178A (en) * 1983-11-10 1985-08-20 International Playtex, Inc. Tampon applicator
US5267953A (en) * 1986-04-23 1993-12-07 Kimberly-Clark Corporation Curved tampon applicator and a process for forming the applicator and for assembling an absorbent tampon into said applicator
JP2561922B2 (en) * 1986-04-23 1996-12-11 キンバリ− クラ−ク コ−ポレ−シヨン Tampon applicator
US4822332A (en) * 1988-03-31 1989-04-18 Tambrands Inc. Device for delivering an object to a cavity
US5437628A (en) * 1993-11-10 1995-08-01 Kimberly-Clark Corporation Curved tampon applicator having an improved fingergrip
CA2122941A1 (en) * 1993-12-27 1995-06-28 Robert Henry Sengstock Apparatus and method of assembling an inner tube into an outer tube
US5501063A (en) * 1994-09-06 1996-03-26 Kimberly-Clark Corporation Apparatus and method of reducing the force to expel a tampon from a tampon applicator and the applicator itself
US5571540A (en) * 1994-09-06 1996-11-05 Kimberly-Clark Corporation Apparatus for crimping, pleating and forming a tip on a hollow tube
US5614230A (en) * 1994-12-29 1997-03-25 Kimberly-Clark Corporation Apparatus for forming a curl on an end of a tubular member
US5681894A (en) * 1995-05-22 1997-10-28 Playtex Products, Inc. Soft, flexible tampon applicator and method for making same
US5986000A (en) * 1995-05-22 1999-11-16 Playtex Products, Inc. Soft, flexible composition and method for making same
US5743852A (en) * 1996-04-15 1998-04-28 Johnson; William T. M. Speculums
US6890324B1 (en) 2001-06-28 2005-05-10 Playtex Products, Inc. Tampon applicator
USD492033S1 (en) 2003-04-04 2004-06-22 Playtex Products, Inc. Tampon applicator assembly
US7044928B2 (en) * 2003-04-04 2006-05-16 Platex Products, Inc. Tampon applicator assembly having an improved plunger and methods of making
US7081110B2 (en) * 2003-07-17 2006-07-25 The Procter & Gamble Company Applicator having an indented fingergrip with raised portions
US20060079924A1 (en) * 2003-07-24 2006-04-13 Femspec Llc Apparatus for accessing a body cavity and methods of making same
US8372028B2 (en) 2004-11-19 2013-02-12 The Procter & Gamble Company Tampon applicator
JP5373424B2 (en) * 2009-02-13 2013-12-18 ロート製薬株式会社 Applicator for insertion of vaginal tablets
US10342712B1 (en) * 2014-07-31 2019-07-09 Samantha A. McCrory Disposable feminine-hygiene product

Family Cites Families (4)

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US3124134A (en) * 1964-03-10 gardner
US2476956A (en) * 1943-06-18 1949-07-26 Personal Products Corp Applicator
US3347234A (en) * 1964-08-05 1967-10-17 Joseph A Voss Hygienic devices
US3699962A (en) * 1970-10-28 1972-10-24 Kimberly Clark Co Tubular plastic inserter for tampons

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
NL7216751A (en) 1973-06-13
FR2170431A5 (en) 1973-09-14
DE2260940A1 (en) 1973-06-14
IT979663B (en) 1974-09-30
US3807399A (en) 1974-04-30
JPS5016108B2 (en) 1975-06-10
JPS4865797A (en) 1973-09-10
GB1415358A (en) 1975-11-26

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