Method of forming a laterally expandable tampon

Details Method of forming a laterally expandable tampon Method of forming a laterally expandable tampon

1996-08-12

1997-08-26

Vanatta, Amy B.

Textiles: manufacturing

Textile product fabrication or treatment

Fiber entangling and interlocking

6043851, 604904, A61F 1322

Patent

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056599340

ABSTRACT:
A method of forming a tampon is disclosed wherein the tampon is useful in preventing premature leakage of body fluid from a woman's vagina, especially during her menstrual period. The method includes the steps of cutting individual absorbent members from an absorbent strip. Each absorbent member is then shaped to form an elongated absorbent having an outer periphery. A liquid-permeable cover is secured to the outer periphery of the elongated absorbent to form a softwind. The softwind has a first end and a second end. The softwind is then folded on itself such that the first and second ends are aligned adjacent to one another and the softwind contains at least two folds therebetween. The softwind is then compressed into a pledger and a withdrawal string is secured thereto to form a tampon. Alternatively, the withdrawal string can be attached to the softwind before it is compressed. The withdrawal string facilitates removal of the tampon from a woman's vagina.

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