Surgery – Tampons
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-06
2005-09-06
Schwartz, Larry I. (Department: 3761)
Surgery
Tampons
C604S385170, C604S385180, C604S385010
Reexamination Certificate
active
06939340
ABSTRACT:
A tampon for feminine hygiene having an insertion end, a withdrawal end, a longitudinal axis, and an outer surface. The tampon has a compressed fibrous material. The outer surface of the tampon has a first raised portion adjacent to a second raised portion. The first raised portion has a first width dimension and the second raised portion has a second width dimension The first width dimension is greater than said second width dimension.
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Gibson Keshia
Hickman Ingrid N.
Murray Bridget D.
Schwartz Larry I.
The Procter & Gamble & Company
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