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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20100121301 | Method of using intravaginal device with fluid transport plates A method of capturing bodily fluid in a mammalian body includes inserting the fluid management device into the mammalian body and transporting bodily fluid. The bodily fluid is transferred via at least one fluid transport element that is capable of interfacing with a ma... | 05/13/2010 |
| 20080097366 | Tampon A tampon (101) having an insertion end (105) and a withdrawal end (106), and a withdrawal string (104) extending from the withdrawal end (106), the tampon (101) having a fibrous absorbent tampon body having multi-limbed viscose ... | 04/24/2008 |
| 20080077109 | Tampon having an asymmetric insertion end Tampons comprising an asymmetric insertion end are provided. The tampon can comprise a substantially symmetrical absorbent mass having an insertion end and a withdrawal end, wherein the insertion end is asymmetric around an X axis of the tampon. A method of improving pl... | 03/27/2008 |
| 20080077108 | Tampon having an angled finger cover A digital tampon including an angled finger cover. The tampons can comprise an absorbent mass having an insertion end and a withdrawal end and an angled finger cover.... | 03/27/2008 |
| 20080077107 | Tampon having a finger cover A digital tampon including a finger cover. The tampon can include an absorbent mass having an insertion end and a withdrawal end, a finger cover, and one or more withdrawal cords that can be joined to the finger cover at one or more joints. The finger cover can be at le... | 03/27/2008 |
| 20070293836 | High surface energy tampon An improved absorbent tampon is disclosed which comprises a high surface energy outer surface that is more desirable to menses than the surface of vaginal tissue during menstruation. Thus, the surface energy of the outer surface of the tampon is greater than the surface... | 12/20/2007 |
| 20070293838 | High surface energy tampon An improved absorbent tampon is disclosed which comprises a high surface energy outer surface that is more desirable to menses than the surface of vaginal tissue during menstruation. Thus, the surface energy of the outer surface of the tampon is greater than the surface... | 12/20/2007 |
| 20070293837 | Vaginal drug delivery system and method A vaginal drug delivery system includes a device formed of porous material that holds a flowable therapeutic formulation. The device, preferably in a soft, prewetted state, is inserted into the vagina to reside typically at or near the cervix where it continuously relea... | 12/20/2007 |
| 20070282289 | Method of using intravaginal device with fluid transport plates A method of capturing bodily fluid in a mammalian body includes inserting the fluid management device into the mammalian body and transporting bodily fluid. The bodily fluid is transferred via at least one fluid transport element that is capable of interfacing with a ma... | 12/06/2007 |
| 20070260210 | VIBRATING TAMPON APPARATUS WITH REMOTE CONTROL A vibrating tampon apparatus to provide relief from feminine menstrual cramps comprises a vibration element, a housing unit, and a tampon member. The vibration element provides a source of vibrations and is contained within the housing unit. The tampon member is fabrica... | 11/08/2007 |
| 20070244454 | INDIVIDUAL PACKAGE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME An individual package is provided to allow a tampon with an applicator to be handled easily. An individual package includes: a tampon including an applicator having an external cylinder and an internal cylinder, and an absorbent body housed so as to be pushed out from t... | 10/18/2007 |
| 20070191805 | Tampon, in particular for femine hygiene The tampon according to the invention comprises a tampon body and a withdrawal tape fastened on the tampon body. The withdrawal tape is configured such that its effective length can be changed preferably before use, but also during use. In particular, the withdrawal tap... | 08/16/2007 |
| 20070167902 | Tampon assembly having shaped pledget The present invention provides a tampon applicator assembly having an applicator barrel with an insertion tip with a maximum of three petals. Additionally, the tampon applicator assembly can be provided with a tapered insertion tip. A shaped pledget can be housed in the... | 07/19/2007 |
| 20070112320 | Rapid expansion tampon pledget A tampon pledget that has an inverted coverstock includes an insertion end and a removal end. At least one of the insertion end and the removal end has one or more pleats. ... | 05/17/2007 |
| 20070073257 | Tampon with overwrap and method of manufacture A tampon pledget including absorbent material and an overwrap. The overwrap is attached to a central portion of the absorbent material in a width greater than about 3 mm. ... | 03/29/2007 |
| 20060264857 | Absorbent articles with buffer A vaginal article is configured to balance the pH of vaginal mucosa and/or menses. There is also described a method of treating or alleviating or prophylactically preventing a vaginal disorder which involves the use of such an article. ... | 11/23/2006 |
| 20060235361 | Protection tampon and method of making A tampon showing improved leakage protection through improved expansion characteristics is disclosed. The tampons disclosed demonstrate these improved expansion characteristics particularly in the width dimension without introducing new drawbacks. Preferred tampons are ... | 10/19/2006 |
| 20060235362 | Protection tampon and method of making A tampon showing improved leakage protection through improved expansion characteristics is disclosed. The tampons disclosed demonstrate these improved expansion characteristics particularly in the width dimension without introducing new drawbacks. Preferred tampons are ... | 10/19/2006 |
| 20060217677 | Method of using an intravaginal device with fluid transport plates A method of capturing bodily fluid intravaginally providing an intravaginal device that has a fluid storage element having a longitudinal axis and is in fluid communication with at least one fluid transport element. The method involves providing at least one fluid trans... | 09/28/2006 |
| 20050288620 | Nose pack method and apparatus A medical device and method for treating nose bleeds are provided. The device includes packing material interconnected to a flange member. The packing material is insertable into a nasal cavity, for absorbing blood and other body fluids. The flange member prevents the p... | 12/29/2005 |
| 20050277904 | Tampon with flexible panels An intravaginal device has a fluid storage element having a longitudinal axis and is in fluid communication with at least one flexible panel. ... | 12/15/2005 |
| 20050256486 | Fluid management device with fluid transport element for use within a body A fluid management device for use in a mammalian body has at least one fluid transport element capable of interfacing with a mammalian body element to provide a substantially uninterrupted fluid conduit. The fluid conduit provides a fluid path between at least one fluid... | 11/17/2005 |
| 20050256484 | Method of using an intravaginal device with fluid transport plates A method of capturing bodily fluid intravaginally providing an intravaginal device that has a fluid storage element having a longitudinal axis and is in fluid communication with at least one fluid transport element. The method involves providing at least one fluid trans... | 11/17/2005 |
| 20050256485 | Method of using intravaginal device with fluid transport plates A method of capturing bodily fluid in a mammalian body includes inserting the fluid management device into the mammalian body and transporting bodily fluid. The bodily fluid is transferred via at least one fluid transport element that is capable of interfacing with a ma... | 11/17/2005 |
| 20050256511 | Intravaginal device with fluid transport plates An intravaginal device has a fluid storage element having a longitudinal axis and is in fluid communication with at least one fluid transport element. The at least one fluid transport element has a first plate having an outwardly oriented surface and an inwardly oriente... | 11/17/2005 |
| 20050186427 | Lubricious coated applicator A method and a coating on a tampon applicator. The coating includes a crosslinked hydrogel that includes a copolymer including water soluble base polymers having graft polymerized thereto organic moieties that react with water to form a silanol group. The copolymer is c... | 08/25/2005 |
| 20050177121 | Surface side sheet and interlabial pad An interlabial pad, which is fitted between labia and absorbs menstrual blood and other body fluids, and a surface side sheet used in this interlabial pad are presented. The surface side sheet is used in the interlabial pad that is fitted between labia and has a fiber a... | 08/11/2005 |
| 20050177090 | Tampon with offset grooves A tampon for feminine hygiene that has an insertion end, a withdrawal end, a central portion between the insertion end and the withdrawal end, a length, a longitudinal axis, a radial axis, and an outer surface. The tampon is made of compressed fibrous material. The oute... | 08/11/2005 |
| 20050143708 | Tampon A tampon comprising an absorption body (102) having generally elongate shape and having an insertion end (105) and a withdrawal end (106) and comprising a withdrawal string (104) attached to the absorption body (102) and extending from... | 06/30/2005 |
| 20050113787 | Tampon with diverse surface areas A tampon for feminine hygiene that has an insertion end, a withdrawal end, a length, a radius, a longitudinal axis, a radial axis, and an outer surface. The tampon is made of compressed fibrous material. A measured portion of the outer surface of the insertion end of th... | 05/26/2005 |
| 20050113786 | Tampon with recessed portions having multiple widths A tampon for feminine hygiene has an insertion end, a withdrawal end, a longitudinal axis, and an outer surface. The tampon has compressed fibrous material. The outer surface of the tampon has a plurality of recessed portions. Each of said recessed portions has a length... | 05/26/2005 |
| 20050113785 | Tampon having recessed portions A compressed tampon having an insertion end, a withdrawal end, a longitudinal axis, a radial axis, and an outer surface. The outer surface of the tampon has a plurality of recessed portions. Each of the recessed portions comprises a length dimension, a first side wall, ... | 05/26/2005 |
| 20050113784 | Tampon having recessed portions A tampon for feminine hygiene has an insertion end, a withdrawal end, a longitudinal axis, and an outer surface. The tampon has compressed fibrous material. The outer surface of the tampon has a plurality of recessed portions. Each of said recessed portions has a length... | 05/26/2005 |
| 20050113782 | Tampon with raised portions having multiple widths A tampon for feminine hygiene that has an insertion end, a withdrawal end, a longitudinal axis, and an outer surface. The tampon is made of compressed fibrous material. The outer surface of the tampon includes a plurality of raised portions. Each of the raised portions ... | 05/26/2005 |
| 20050113783 | Tampon A tampon for feminine hygiene having an insertion end, a withdrawal end, a longitudinal axis, and an outer surface. The tampon is comprised of compressed fibrous material. The outer surface of the tampon has a plurality of first surfaces and a plurality of second surfac... | 05/26/2005 |
| 20050113807 | Tampon with recessed portions A tampon for feminine hygiene that has an insertion end, a withdrawal end, a longitudinal axis, and an outer surface. The tampon is made of compressed fibrous material. The outer surface of the tampon includes a plurality of recessed portions. Each of the recessed porti... | 05/26/2005 |
| 20050113789 | Tampon having recessed portions A tampon for feminine hygiene having an insertion end, a withdrawal end, a longitudinal axis, and an outer surface. The tampon has compressed fibrous material. The outer surface of the tampon has a plurality of recessed portions. Each of the recessed portions has a leng... | 05/26/2005 |
| 20050113788 | Tampon with raised portions A tampon for feminine hygiene that has an insertion end, a withdrawal end, a longitudinal axis, and an outer surface. The tampon is made of compressed fibrous material. The outer surface of the tampon includes a plurality of raised portions. Each of the raised portions ... | 05/26/2005 |
| 20050096619 | Hygienic tampon and an absorbent body used in the formation of a tampon A tampon comprised of a matrix is disclosed, wherein the matrix is provided with an inner surface and a structural layer adjacent to the inner surface, the structural layer being constituted of at least one thermoplastic element. An absorbent body, particularly used in ... | 05/05/2005 |
| 20050096622 | Substantially serpentine shaped tampon with varying density regions A shaped tampon with a substantially serpentine outer surface is provided. The tampon has a longitudinal centerline and a cross-sectional area defined, orthogonal to the centerline and a mass of absorbent material formed into a self-sustaining shape. The tampon has an i... | 05/05/2005 |
