Tampon with ribs having a median diverging from the radius

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2011-06-28

2011-06-28

Stephens, Jacqueline F (Department: 3761)

Surgery

Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material

Absorbent pad for external or internal application and...

C028S118000

Reexamination Certificate

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07967803

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a tampon, having essentially a cylindrical shape, which includes at least three ribs defined by grooves, characterized in that at least one rib or groove, in transverse cross-section, has a median at least partially diverging from the radius and to a process for manufacturing a tampon. The invention further relates to a press for manufacturing a tampon by pressing the absorbing material radially, with press jaws including penetrating segments for penetrating the absorbing material and pressing shoulders, characterized in that the median of at least one penetrating segment diverges from the radius of that penetrating segment.

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United States Patent and Trademark Office Final Office Action for U.S. Appl. No. 11/813,970 dated Mar. 17, 2011, pp. 10.

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