Multiple-component tampon applicator

Details Multiple-component tampon applicator Multiple-component tampon applicator

2005-08-02

2005-08-02

Schwartz, Larry I. (Department: 3761)

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

C604S018000, C604S385180, C604S904000

Reexamination Certificate

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06923789

ABSTRACT:
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 the applicator. The multiple components may be formed from materials including, for example, biopolymer including starches and proteins, cardboard, heat shrink plastic, paper slurry, plastic, plastic tubing, pulp slurry, pulp-molded paper, or any combinations thereof. Methods for making a multiple component tampon applicator are also provided.

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