Supporting rim structure of an open insertion end tampon applica

Details Supporting rim structure of an open insertion end tampon applica Supporting rim structure of an open insertion end tampon applica

1997-07-14

1999-04-06

Weiss, John G.

Surgery

Means for inserting fibrous or foraminous resident packing,...

Distal portion of inserting means deformed, expanded, or...

604904, 604 15, A61F 1320

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058910816

ABSTRACT:
There is provided a supporting rim structure of an open-ended tampon applicator for firmly supporting a tampon pledget that has been assembled in the applicator. The applicator supports the pledget around an intermediate section between its insertion end and its rear portion so that the insertion end is exposed outside of the applicator and the rear portion is inside of the applicator. In particular, the rim structure firmly supports the pledget against an axial force subjected to the pledget by a forming tool that forms the insertion end of the pledget into a rounded, hemispherical shape and yet readily allows the pledget to eject from the applicator. The rim structure has a shape that tapers angularly inward from the body of the applicator to form a rigid brace that counters the axial force subjected by the forming tool. Thus, while preventing the insertion end of the pledget from receding back into the applicator, the rim structure allows the pledget to easily eject from the applicator.

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