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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7798986 | Tampon applicator barrels having gripping structures and methods of forming A tampon applicator barrel including a cardboard tube having a first end and a second end and at least one gripping structure defined from the cardboard tube proximate the second end is provided. The cardboard tube has a wall thickness of between about 0.015 and abo... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7331937 | Applicator for objects such as tampons Applicator for inserting an object such as a tampon into a natural orifice of the human body, comprising the said object inserted in a tubular outer and a plunger intended to expel the said object such as a tampon from the tubular outer. The applicator comprises a f... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7320673 | Tampon applicator having a rupturable membranous cap A feminine hygiene product which has a tampon and a tampon applicator. The tampon applicator has a rupturable membranous cap permanently associated with a tampon holder tube. The tampon holder tube has a hollow interior portion, an interior surface, an exterior surf... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7226436 | Cardboard tampon applicator with optical enhancing material coated on inner layers A multiple-layered tampon applicator that has at least one modification to one or more inner layers that form the applicator. As a result, enhanced aesthetics, enhanced functionality, or both are achieved in the applicator. ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7213466 | Tampon-and-applicator systems and method for in vitro testing thereof A method and an apparatus for in vitro testing of catamenial tampon-and-applicator systems are disclosed. The apparatus comprises an in vitro receptacle for accepting tampons deployed during the testing procedure. The in vitro receptacle comprises a sleeve with a ta... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7124483 | Process for producing stabilized tampons The invention relates to a process for providing stabilized compressed tampon pledgets. The process includes the steps of providing a compressed tampon pledget and forcing gas through the compressed absorbent pledget. In some embodiments, the process may occur in th... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7073666 | Tampon package and method for making same A sealed tampon package and continuous process for making the package. Heat seals, preferably hermetic longitudinal and cross seals, are preferably peelable. The tampon is sealed under sufficient negative pressure to snugly retain the tampon in place without crushin... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7047608 | Method of producing a shaped tampon The present invention provides for a method for producing a shaped tampon. The method includes the following steps: providing a mold having an inner surface, an outer surface, a first end, a second end, and an opening located in said second end; providing a tampon p... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7044928 | Tampon applicator assembly having an improved plunger and methods of making A plunger having a first end, a second end, and a main body is provided. The first end of the plunger is about 10% to about 15% larger than the main body and the second end is more than about 50% larger than the main body. ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6936211 | Tampon applicator having outwardly flared rim Methods for making a tubular device that has a rim disposed at one end thereof. In one method, a sleeve having an expandable profiling surface is inserted into an end of the tubular member, and the profiling surface is expanded to form a shoulder projecting outwardl... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6923789 | Multiple-component tampon applicator There is provided a multiple-component tampon applicator formed from at least three separate components including a barrel, a plunger, a fingergrip, an insertion tip. The at least three separate components are formed independently from one another, prior to forming ... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6814723 | Labial product system to maintain a treatment agent A process and system for maintaining a position of a feminine-care treatment (86) includes a providing of an operative quantity of at least one feminine-care treatment material (86), and a depositing of the treatment material into a vulva-vaginal area ... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6746418 | Methods of lubricating a tampon and a tampon lubricated thereby There is provided a tampon pledget or tampon applicator that is covered by a wrapper having microcapsules thereon. Alternatively, the microcapsules may simply be disposed on the tampon pledget or tampon applicator. The microcapsules may contain a lubricant or a frag... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6689036 | Coating method An applicator article and method are disclosed for inserting a substance into a body cavity. The applicator article and method are especially useful for inserting a catamenial tampon into a woman's vagina. The applicator article includes a tubular member ... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6592540 | Tampon applicator with lubricated tip A tampon applicator comprises inner and outer hollow members with a tampon mounted within the outer member. The inner member is telescopically mounted within the hollow outer member with one end surface adapted to contact the tampon and its other end surf... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6524269 | Lubricated tampon A lubricated tampon applicator having a sanitary wrapper. The applicator comprises a tubular body having a lubrication cell near its insertion end. The lubrication cell is scored to preferentially fail first at the interior cell membrane, and then the ext... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6482509 | Coating system providing low friction The present invention relates to a coating system, in particular to a coating system for articles where plastic materials slide against flexible rubber materials. The coating system is a silicone oil based coating having a viscosity of at least 200,000 ce... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6458064 | Coating Method An applicator article and method are disclosed for inserting a substance into a body cavity. The applicator article and method are especially useful for inserting a catamenial tampon into a woman's vagina. The applicator article includes a tubular member ... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6383161 | Applicator and compostable coating An applicator article and method are disclosed for inserting a substance into a body cavity. The applicator article and method are especially useful for inserting a catamenial tampon into a woman's vagina. The applicator article includes a tubular member ... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6364852 | Device for reduction of the anal cushions in the treatment of minor hemorrhoidal disease This invention involves a new device and method for treating hemorrhoids. The device has a substantially cylindrical shape and, at least at one portion, has a diameter of between about 5 mm and about 30 mm. The device is inserted into an anal canal so tha... | 04/02/2002 |
| 5997517 | Bonding layers for medical device surface coatings A medical device is coated with a thin coherent bond coat of acrylics, epoxies, acetals, ethylene copolymers, vinyl polymers, polymers containing hydroxyl, amine, carboxyl, amide, or other reactive groups, and copolymers thereof. Outer layers may be appli... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5984888 | Applicator and coating An applicator article and method are disclosed for inserting a substance into a body cavity. The applicator article and method are especially useful for inserting a catamenial tampon into a woman's vagina. The applicator article includes a tubular member ... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5795320 | Paper applicator containing a compostable coating An applicator is disclosed for inserting a substance into a body cavity. The applicator is especially useful for inserting a catamenial tampon into a woman's vagina. The applicator includes a tubular member formed from at least one layer of paper which ha... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5676647 | Tampon applicator A tampon applicator including an insertion tube for accepting a tampon and a discharge tube for discharging the tampon. The discharge tube is displaceable in the insertion tube. Placeable upon the end area of the insertion tube on the insertion side is a ... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5601530 | Paper applicator containing a water-insoluble coating An applicator is disclosed for inserting a substance into a body cavity. An apparatus for coating paper and a method of forming the paper into an applicator are also disclosed. The applicator is especially useful for inserting a catamenial tampon into a w... | 02/11/1997 |
| 5601603 | Use of and process for the introduction of fibrin sealant into a puncture channel A device for introducing a two-component fibrin sealant into a puncture channel in the vicinity of an arterial or venous puncture point, said device comprising a working cannula extending axially from an upper end to a lower end through a sealing cannula,... | 02/11/1997 |
| 5533990 | Tampon exhibiting low frictional drag A tampon is disclosed which exhibits low frictional drag during insertion into and withdrawal from a woman's vagina. The tampon includes an absorbent compressed into a generally cylindrical shape and a liquid-permeable cover which surrounds at least a por... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5417224 | Tampon and method for manufacturing the same An improved tampon is provided having one or more loops placed entirely through the tampon for ease in insertion and removal of an attached spherical member into and from a body cavity. Moreover, the improved tampon can be impregnated at select depths wit... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5395309 | Nasal pack applicator A nasal pack inserter apparatus having a barrel member with a throughgoing lumen providing an inlet and an outlet for a plunger reciprocally mounted therein. The barrel member defines rib means projecting into the throughgoing lumen defining a track for t... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5350354 | Water-disposable tampon applicators and biodegradable composition for use therein This invention provides biodegradable tampon applicators adapted for disposal in water-base toilet systems. This invention also provides plasticized starch compositions for use in fabrication of tampon applicators and methods for fabrication thereof.... | 09/27/1994 |
| 5257988 | Apparatus for phacoemulsifying cataractous-lens tissue within a protected environment An instrument for ophthalmic surgery to remove cataractous-lens tissue has an elongate stem which enables external manipulation at its proximal end and which at its distal end presents a cutter adjacent a transiently open cavity into which cut or chopped ... | 11/02/1993 |
| 5073365 | Clinical and personal care articles enhanced by lubricants and adjuvants Articles for use in contact with animal tissue, such as surgical and first aid supplies, health care products and personal hygiene products, are dusted with microspheres for lubricating purposes or for the application of diffusible adjuvants. In the latte... | 12/17/1991 |
| 4690671 | Lubricated tampon inserter The insertion and removal of tampons from a body cavity is facilitated by the use of an inserter equipped with a moveable and removable fluid reservoir at the place of tampon exit and conduits which carry a portion of the fluid to the other end of the tam... | 09/01/1987 |
| 4614182 | Applicator for uterine pessaries The applicator for inserting a pessary into the uterus, which pessary comprises a chain combined with a distal coil screwable into the base of the uterus. The applicator has an inner shaft, which received the chain in its leading end, installed in an oute... | 09/30/1986 |
| 4428747 | Tampon blister pack A blister package, particularly for sanitary tampons (3) for women hygiene, is comprised of a pressed foil (1) forming a deep hollow and of a cover foil, and comprises a deposit (6) for an additive, preferably a lubricant. The deposit (6) is arranged in a... | 01/31/1984 |
| 4424054 | Fluid-expansible contraceptive tampon and applicator An apparatus for moistening a tampon with a spermicidal, bactericidal and/or virucidal fluid and expelling the tampon includes an open ended tampon storing member for storing the tampon in an unactivated state and a reservoir member for storing the fluid.... | 01/03/1984 |
| 4421504 | Lubricating object injector utilizing a single plunger A device and method are disclosed for placing an object into a body cavity, the device comprising an applicator body, lubricating apparatus, and movement apparatus, wherein the lubricating apparatus and the movement apparatus may comprise a single plunger... | 12/20/1983 |
| 4318404 | Applicator and tampon An applicator for a member having a surface, such as a tampon, includes a flexible applicator along the surface with the applicator having a convolution so as to double the applicator upon itself to form parallel walls with the convolution there between. ... | 03/09/1982 |
| 4286596 | Tampon containing a liquid medicant A tampon comprising a rigid conical end for entry into the cavity of a body. Extending from the base of the conical end is a bulb-shaped body made of highly absorbable and expansible material. Disposed within the tampon body is a rupturable container hold... | 09/01/1981 |
| 4143423 | Surgical lubricants Plastic, natural or synthetic rubber surgical appliances such as gloves, condoms, drains, catheters and tubing are coated with a nontoxic chemical formulation to inhibit sticking during storage and to ease the installation of the device. The coating discl... | 03/13/1979 |
