Method of producing a shaped tampon

Details Method of producing a shaped tampon Method of producing a shaped tampon

2006-05-23

2006-05-23

Vanatta, Amy B. (Department: 3765)

Textiles: manufacturing

Textile product fabrication or treatment

Fiber entangling and interlocking

C028S119000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07047608

ABSTRACT:
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 pledget; transferring said tampon pledget through said opening into said second end of said mold using a transfer member resulting in a tampon mold; self-sustaining said shaped tampon wherein said shaped tampon has an undercut; and removing said shaped tampon from said tampon mold.

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