Rapid expansion tampon pledget

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2008-06-17

2008-06-17

Kidwell, Michele (Department: 3761)

Surgery

Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material

Absorbent pad for external or internal application and...

C604S904000

Reexamination Certificate

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07387622

ABSTRACT:
There is provided a tampon pledget that expands without the aid of moisture or menses. The tampon pledget has a plurality of high resiliency, non-absorbent fibers and a plurality of absorbent fibers. The tampon pledget has improved comfort as compared to conventional fully compressed tampon pledgets.

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