WO2008148396A3 - Tampon - Google Patents

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WO2008148396A3
WO2008148396A3 PCT/DK2008/050136 DK2008050136W WO2008148396A3 WO 2008148396 A3 WO2008148396 A3 WO 2008148396A3 DK 2008050136 W DK2008050136 W DK 2008050136W WO 2008148396 A3 WO2008148396 A3 WO 2008148396A3
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tampon
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Mariann Lisbeth Poulsen
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Mariann Lisbeth Poulsen
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Priority to EP08758277A priority Critical patent/EP2155133A2/en
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Publication of WO2008148396A3 publication Critical patent/WO2008148396A3/en

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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61FFILTERS 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
    • A61F13/00Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads
    • A61F13/15Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
    • A61F13/20Tampons, e.g. catamenial tampons; Accessories therefor
    • A61F13/2051Tampons, e.g. catamenial tampons; Accessories therefor characterised by the material or the structure of the inner absorbing core
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61FFILTERS 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
    • A61F13/00Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads
    • A61F13/15Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
    • A61F13/20Tampons, e.g. catamenial tampons; Accessories therefor
    • A61F13/2002Tampons, e.g. catamenial tampons; Accessories therefor characterised by the use
    • A61F13/202Catamenial tampons
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61FFILTERS 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
    • A61F13/00Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads
    • A61F13/15Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
    • A61F13/20Tampons, e.g. catamenial tampons; Accessories therefor
    • A61F13/2022Tampons, e.g. catamenial tampons; Accessories therefor characterised by the shape
    • A61F13/2025Tampons, e.g. catamenial tampons; Accessories therefor characterised by the shape adapted to change of shape once expelled of the applicator
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61FFILTERS 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
    • A61F13/00Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads
    • A61F13/15Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
    • A61F13/20Tampons, e.g. catamenial tampons; Accessories therefor
    • A61F13/2071Tampons, e.g. catamenial tampons; Accessories therefor characterised by the material or the structure of the outer layer
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61FFILTERS 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
    • A61F13/00Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads
    • A61F13/15Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
    • A61F13/20Tampons, e.g. catamenial tampons; Accessories therefor
    • A61F13/2082Apparatus or processes of manufacturing
    • A61F13/2085Catamenial tampons
    • A61F13/2088Catamenial tampons shaping the tampon by compressing

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Vascular Medicine (AREA)
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  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
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  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Manufacturing & Machinery (AREA)
  • Absorbent Articles And Supports Therefor (AREA)

Abstract

The present invention relates to a tampon that has a base, an apex and an axis, comprising an inner core comprising at least one layer and an outer non-absorbent cover comprising at least one layer and wherein the tampon is able to expand to a larger extent at the base than at the apex.
PCT/DK2008/050136 2007-06-07 2008-06-06 Tampon WO2008148396A2 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP08758277A EP2155133A2 (en) 2007-06-07 2008-06-06 Tampon

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DKPA200700825 2007-06-07
DKPA200700825 2007-06-07

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WO2008148396A2 WO2008148396A2 (en) 2008-12-11
WO2008148396A3 true WO2008148396A3 (en) 2009-02-19

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GB2502807A (en) * 2012-06-07 2013-12-11 Margaret Imelda Henson Tampon with enlarged proximal end to trap clots
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WO2023219549A1 (en) * 2022-05-09 2023-11-16 Sibship Ab Catamenial protection device and method for producing the same
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Citations (11)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2330257A (en) * 1939-01-14 1943-09-28 John F Wallace Process for making tampons
US3731687A (en) * 1971-07-16 1973-05-08 J Glassman Catamenial tampon
US3815601A (en) * 1972-05-17 1974-06-11 Procter & Gamble Catamenial aggregate absorbent body
US3902493A (en) * 1974-05-13 1975-09-02 Procter & Gamble Medicated catamenial tampon
EP0465502A1 (en) * 1989-03-31 1992-01-15 Smith & Nephew Ass Tampons.
US20020120243A1 (en) * 2000-12-22 2002-08-29 Robert Kraemer Intravaginal device for feminine hygiene
US20020177835A1 (en) * 1995-02-21 2002-11-28 Zadini Filiberto P. Catamenial device [intravaginal inflatable member] for blood leakage prevention
US20030097106A1 (en) * 2001-11-16 2003-05-22 The Procter & Gamble Company Tampon with an overwrap or overwraps having both masking and wicking properties
US20030153864A1 (en) * 2001-10-16 2003-08-14 Bernard Chaffringeon Disposable device and method for transferring an active liquid into a body cavity
US20030229328A1 (en) * 2002-06-11 2003-12-11 Rogerio Costa Absorbent tampon having outer petals
EP1481656A1 (en) * 2003-05-26 2004-12-01 Ontex N.V. Tampon having differentiated expansion capacity

Patent Citations (11)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2330257A (en) * 1939-01-14 1943-09-28 John F Wallace Process for making tampons
US3731687A (en) * 1971-07-16 1973-05-08 J Glassman Catamenial tampon
US3815601A (en) * 1972-05-17 1974-06-11 Procter & Gamble Catamenial aggregate absorbent body
US3902493A (en) * 1974-05-13 1975-09-02 Procter & Gamble Medicated catamenial tampon
EP0465502A1 (en) * 1989-03-31 1992-01-15 Smith & Nephew Ass Tampons.
US20020177835A1 (en) * 1995-02-21 2002-11-28 Zadini Filiberto P. Catamenial device [intravaginal inflatable member] for blood leakage prevention
US20020120243A1 (en) * 2000-12-22 2002-08-29 Robert Kraemer Intravaginal device for feminine hygiene
US20030153864A1 (en) * 2001-10-16 2003-08-14 Bernard Chaffringeon Disposable device and method for transferring an active liquid into a body cavity
US20030097106A1 (en) * 2001-11-16 2003-05-22 The Procter & Gamble Company Tampon with an overwrap or overwraps having both masking and wicking properties
US20030229328A1 (en) * 2002-06-11 2003-12-11 Rogerio Costa Absorbent tampon having outer petals
EP1481656A1 (en) * 2003-05-26 2004-12-01 Ontex N.V. Tampon having differentiated expansion capacity

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