Reduced length tampon-applicator assembly

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1977-09-14

1979-04-10

Michell, Robert W.

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

Ozone or ion generation

128270, 128285, A61F 1500

Patent

active

041483170

ABSTRACT:
A tampon-applicator assembly of reduced length is provided comprising a generally cylindrical absorbent tampon having a proximal end and a distal end and a tampon bore within the tampon extending from said distal end toward the proximal end. A retainer is affixed to the distal end and has a bore therethrough coaxial with the tampon bore. A plunger is provided and adapted to be stored within the bore prior to use and to be reciprocated out of the tampon bore when the tampon is to be inserted. Screw threads or longitudinal splines are provided for the plunger to bear against the retainer. The retainer bears against the tampon when insertion pressure is applied. After insertion, the plunger and the retainer are removable.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2155285 (1939-04-01), Wilkerson
patent: 3034508 (1962-05-01), Nalle, Jr.
patent: 3086527 (1963-04-01), Forrest
patent: 3101713 (1963-08-01), Sargent
patent: 3983875 (1976-10-01), Truman

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