Tampon with recessed portions having multiple widths

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2003-11-21

2009-06-23

Zalukaeva, Tatyana (Department: 3761)

Surgery

Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material

Absorbent pad for external or internal application and...

C604S385170, C604S904000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07549982

ABSTRACT:
A tampon for feminine hygiene that has an insertion end, a withdrawal end, a longitudinal axis, and an outer surface. The tampon is made of compressed fibrous material. The outer surface of the tampon includes a plurality of recessed portions. Each of the recessed portions includes a first width dimension x and a second width dimension y. The first width dimension x is greater than the second width dimension y.

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