Tampon product including applicator having components molded of pulp-based composite
US-2024277532-A1 · Aug 22, 2024 · US
Tampon and method for making same
US2015173966A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2015173966-A1 |
| Application number | US-201314136099-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2013 |
| Priority date | Dec 20, 2013 |
| Publication date | Jun 25, 2015 |
| Grant date | — |
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Tampons that provide a balance of adequate absorption with sufficient expansion properties during absorption and a relatively small initial diameter for comfortable insertion are provided.
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What is claimed is: 1 . An absorbent tampon comprising a mass of absorbent material which has been compressed into a generally cylindrical, self-sustaining form, wherein subsequent to compression the generally cylindrical, self-sustaining form comprises a maximum transverse dimension of less than 13 millimeters, wherein the tampon has a syngyna absorbent capacity of between about 6 and about 9 grams, and wherein the tampon undergoes a growth, upon fluid absorption, in transverse dimension of at least 7 millimeters. 2 . The tampon of claim 1 , wherein the tampon undergoes a growth, upon fluid absorption, in transverse dimension of greater than 9.0 millimeters while under a contained pressure of 0.25 pounds per square inch. 3 . The tampon of claim 1 , wherein the tampon undergoes a growth, upon fluid absorption, in transverse dimension of greater than 13 millimeters in the absence of a contained pressure. 4 . The tampon of claim 1 , wherein the mass of absorbent material comprises 100% of rayon. 5 . The tampon of claim 4 , wherein the generally cylindrical, self-sustaining form has a density of greater than 0.35 grams per cubic centimeter. 6 . The tampon of claim 1 , wherein the generally cylindrical, self-sustaining form has a density of greater than 0.40 grams per cubic centimeter. 7 . An absorbent tampon comprising a mass of absorbent material which has been compressed into a generally cylindrical, self-sustaining form, wherein the tampon has a syngyna absorbent capacity of between about 6 and about 9 grams, and wherein the tampon has an average expansion rate of greater than 1.7 millimeters per minute after absorbing 3 grams of sheep's blood at a rate of about 1 gram per minute. 8 . The tampon of claim 7 , wherein subsequent to compression the generally cylindrical, self-sustaining form comprises a maximum transverse dimension of less than 13 millimeters. 9 . The tampon of claim 7 , wherein the tampon undergoes a growth, upon fluid absorption, in transverse dimension of greater than 9.0 millimeters while under a contained pressure of 0.25 pounds per square inch. 10 . The tampon of claim 7 , wherein the tampon undergoes a growth, upon fluid absorption, in transverse dimension of greater than 13 millimeters in the absence of a contained pressure. 11 . The tampon of claim 7 , wherein the mass of absorbent material comprises 100% of rayon. 12 . The tampon of claim 11 , wherein the generally cylindrical, self-sustaining form has a density of greater than 0.35 grams per cubic centimeter. 13 . An absorbent tampon comprising a mass of absorbent material which has been compressed into a generally cylindrical, self-sustaining form, wherein subsequent to compression the generally cylindrical, self-sustaining form comprises a density of greater than 0.35 grams per cubic centimeter, wherein the tampon has a syngyna absorbent capacity of between about 6 and about 12 grams, and wherein the tampon undergoes a growth, upon fluid absorption, in transverse dimension of at least 7 millimeters while under a contained pressure of 0.25 psi. 14 . The tampon of claim 13 , wherein the generally cylindrical, self-sustaining form has a density of greater than 0.40 grams per cubic centimeter. 15 . The tampon of claim 13 , wherein the mass of absorbent material comprises 100% of rayon. 16 . An absorbent tampon comprising a mass of absorbent material which has been compressed into a generally cylindrical, self-sustaining form, wherein subsequent to compression the generally cylindrical, self-sustaining form comprises a maximum transverse dimension of less than 14 millimeters, wherein the tampon has a syngyna absorbent capacity of between about 9 and about 12 grams, and wherein the tampon undergoes a growth, upon fluid absorption, in transverse dimension of at least 7 millimeters while under a contained pressure of 0.25 psi. 17 . The tampon of claim 16 , wherein the mass of absorbent material comprises 100% of rayon. 18 . The tampon of claim 17 , wherein the generally cylindrical, self-sustaining form has a density of greater than 0.35 grams per cubic centimeter. 19 . The tampon of claim 16 , wherein the generally cylindrical, self-sustaining form has a density of greater than 0.40 grams per cubic centimeter. 20 . The tampon of claim 16 , wherein the tampon undergoes a growth, upon fluid absorption, in transverse dimension of greater than 10.0 millimeters while under a contained pressure of 0.25 psi.
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- A61F13/2082Primary
Apparatus or processes of manufacturing · CPC title
- A61F13/2054Primary
made by compressing a not-rolled web or pledged · CPC title
Catamenial tampons · CPC title
shaping the tampon by compressing · CPC title
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- What does patent US2015173966A1 cover?
- Tampons that provide a balance of adequate absorption with sufficient expansion properties during absorption and a relatively small initial diameter for comfortable insertion are provided.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Procter & Gamble
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61F13/2082. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Thu Jun 25 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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