CA2260798A1 - Tampon having a resilient member and a method of forming the tampon - Google Patents
Tampon having a resilient member and a method of forming the tamponInfo
- Publication number
- CA2260798A1 CA2260798A1 CA002260798A CA2260798A CA2260798A1 CA 2260798 A1 CA2260798 A1 CA 2260798A1 CA 002260798 A CA002260798 A CA 002260798A CA 2260798 A CA2260798 A CA 2260798A CA 2260798 A1 CA2260798 A1 CA 2260798A1
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- tampon
- softwind
- resilient member
- woman
- vagina
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Granted
Links
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 title abstract 2
- 210000001215 vagina Anatomy 0.000 abstract 3
- 230000002745 absorbent Effects 0.000 abstract 2
- 239000002250 absorbent Substances 0.000 abstract 2
- 210000001124 body fluid Anatomy 0.000 abstract 2
- 239000010839 body fluid Substances 0.000 abstract 2
- 230000002028 premature Effects 0.000 abstract 2
- 238000003780 insertion Methods 0.000 abstract 1
- 230000037431 insertion Effects 0.000 abstract 1
- 230000003821 menstrual periods Effects 0.000 abstract 1
Classifications
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- 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
- A61F13/2051—Tampons, e.g. catamenial tampons; Accessories therefor characterised by the material or the structure of the inner absorbing core
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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)
Abstract
A tampon is disclosed which is useful in preventing premature leakage of body fluid from a woman's vagina especially during her menstrual period. The tampon includes an absorbent and a resilient member. The resilient member is positioned on or within the absorbent and both members are rolled or formed into an elongated softwind having a first end and a second end.
The softwind is folded upon itself such that the first and second ends are aligned adjacent to one another and the softwind contains at least two folds therebetween. The softwind is compressed into an elongated pledget having an insertion end and a trailing end. The resilient member is capable of expanding at least a portion of the pledget so as to prevent premature leakage of body fluid when inserted into a woman's vagina. The tampon further includes a withdrawal string for removing the tampon from a woman's vagina. The withdrawal string is attached to the first and second ends of the softwind. A method of forming a tampon is also disclosed.
The softwind is folded upon itself such that the first and second ends are aligned adjacent to one another and the softwind contains at least two folds therebetween. The softwind is compressed into an elongated pledget having an insertion end and a trailing end. The resilient member is capable of expanding at least a portion of the pledget so as to prevent premature leakage of body fluid when inserted into a woman's vagina. The tampon further includes a withdrawal string for removing the tampon from a woman's vagina. The withdrawal string is attached to the first and second ends of the softwind. A method of forming a tampon is also disclosed.
Applications Claiming Priority (5)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US08/695,488 | 1996-08-12 | ||
| US08/695,488 US5795346A (en) | 1996-08-12 | 1996-08-12 | Tampon having a resilient member |
| US08/693,686 US5755906A (en) | 1996-08-12 | 1996-08-12 | Method of forming a tampon having a resilient member |
| US08/693,686 | 1996-08-12 | ||
| PCT/US1997/012447 WO1998006365A1 (en) | 1996-08-12 | 1997-07-09 | Tampon having a resilient member and a method of forming the tampon |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA2260798A1 true CA2260798A1 (en) | 1998-02-19 |
| CA2260798C CA2260798C (en) | 2006-10-03 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002260798A Expired - Fee Related CA2260798C (en) | 1996-08-12 | 1997-07-09 | Tampon having a resilient member and a method of forming the tampon |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| CA (1) | CA2260798C (en) |
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1997
- 1997-07-09 CA CA002260798A patent/CA2260798C/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| CA2260798C (en) | 2006-10-03 |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| EEER | Examination request | ||
| MKLA | Lapsed |