GB1415358A - Tampon applicator - Google Patents

Tampon applicator

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Publication number
GB1415358A
GB1415358A GB5713572A GB5713572A GB1415358A GB 1415358 A GB1415358 A GB 1415358A GB 5713572 A GB5713572 A GB 5713572A GB 5713572 A GB5713572 A GB 5713572A GB 1415358 A GB1415358 A GB 1415358A
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GB
United Kingdom
Prior art keywords
diameter
outer element
tampon
inner element
tapered
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.)
Expired
Application number
GB5713572A
Other languages
English (en)
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Kimberly Clark Corp
Original Assignee
Kimberly Clark Corp
Priority date (The priority date 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 date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Kimberly Clark Corp filed Critical Kimberly Clark Corp
Publication of GB1415358A publication Critical patent/GB1415358A/en
Expired legal-status Critical Current

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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)
GB5713572A 1971-12-09 1972-12-11 Tampon applicator Expired GB1415358A (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)

Publication Number Publication Date
GB1415358A true GB1415358A (en) 1975-11-26

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Family Applications (1)

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GB5713572A Expired GB1415358A (en) 1971-12-09 1972-12-11 Tampon applicator

Country Status (8)

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

Families Citing this family (21)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4536178A (en) * 1983-11-10 1985-08-20 International Playtex, Inc. Tampon applicator
JP2561922B2 (ja) * 1986-04-23 1996-12-11 キンバリ− クラ−ク コ−ポレ−シヨン タンポン・アプリケ−タ
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
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
US7044928B2 (en) * 2003-04-04 2006-05-16 Platex Products, Inc. Tampon applicator assembly having an improved plunger and methods of making
USD492033S1 (en) 2003-04-04 2004-06-22 Playtex Products, Inc. Tampon applicator assembly
USD572362S1 (en) 2003-04-04 2008-07-01 Playtex Products, Inc. Tampon applicator with finger grip
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 (ja) * 2009-02-13 2013-12-18 ロート製薬株式会社 膣錠等挿入物挿入用アプリケータ
US10342712B1 (en) * 2014-07-31 2019-07-09 Samantha A. McCrory Disposable feminine-hygiene product

Family Cites Families (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
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
FR2170431A5 (enExample) 1973-09-14
IT979663B (it) 1974-09-30
JPS5016108B2 (enExample) 1975-06-10
JPS4865797A (enExample) 1973-09-10
DE2260940A1 (de) 1973-06-14
NL7216751A (enExample) 1973-06-13
CA1006061A (en) 1977-03-01
US3807399A (en) 1974-04-30

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Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PS Patent sealed [section 19, patents act 1949]
PCNP Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee