Surgery – Means for inserting fibrous or foraminous resident packing,... – With lubricating means
Patent
1998-08-14
1999-11-16
Weiss, John G.
Surgery
Means for inserting fibrous or foraminous resident packing,...
With lubricating means
604904, 604 15, 604285, 604286, 604 57, 604311, A61F 1320
Patent
active
059848880
ABSTRACT:
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 formed from at least one layer of paper which has an exterior surface. The tubular member is capable of holding the substance which is to be inserted. An exterior surface coating of the tubular member includes a compostable coating composed of at least 85 percent by weight of a polymeric material, at least 10 percent by weight of additives, and up to about 5 percent by weight of a residual monomer. In one embodiment, a plurality of layers form the exterior surface coating. In one embodiment, the exterior surface coating has a thickness varying in dimension from the insertion end to the opposite external base end.
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Balzar Tammy Jo
Chang Yihua
Nielsen Steven James
Connelly Thomas J.
Glantz Douglas G.
Kimberly--Clark Worldwide, Inc.
Parker Thomas M.
Ruhl Dennis
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