US3845767A
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Tampon for feminine hygiene
Assignee: Hahn C dt GmbH
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Filing: 1973-08-09
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Granted: 1974-11-05
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Expires: 1993-08-09
Abstract
Abstract A tampon for feminine hygiene which comprises a plurality of rolled members of a unitary continuous absorbent sheet material, said rolled members positioned in juxtaposition side by side one another, said plurality of rolled members existing together in a radially, pressed final form shape, especially a generally cylindrical shape.
Inventors
- 👤 A Friese
- 👤 S Simon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:10
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/20; A61F13/2051; A61F13/206; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S604/00; Y10S604/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 40
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
A tampon for feminine hygiene which comprises a plurality of rolled members of a unitary continuous absorbent sheet material, said rolled members positioned in juxtaposition side by side to one another and each member having open ends providing means for passing a withdrawl tape axially into and out of each said rolled members, said plurality of rolled members existing together in radially pressed final form shape.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
A tampon for feminine hygiene which comprises a plurality of rolled members of a unitary continuous absorbent sheet material, said rolled members positioned in juxtaposition side by side to one another and each member having open ends providing means for passing a withdrawl tape axially into and out of each said rolled members, said plurality of rolled members existing together in radially pressed final form shape.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A tampon according to claim 1 wherein there are at least two rolled members, each of which is rolled in the same direction and the tampon has a generally cylindrical shape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
A tampon according to claim 1 wherein there are two rolled members, each of which is rolled in a direction opposite to that of the other, said rolled members being joined together by a generally planar bridge of said absorbent material, said tampon having a generally cylindrical shape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
87 words
A tampon according to claim 2 provided with a withdrawal tape having a loop and a pair of free ends, said loop formed at a lateral edge of a first rolled member, the length of withdrawal tape terminating in said loop running laterally through said first rolled member, thence in the opposite direction running through a second rolled member to terminate in laterally extending free ends, said free ends passing through said loop to join said first and second rolled members together and to said withdrawal tape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
A tampon according to claim 2 wherein a length of withdrawal tape passes laterally through a first rolled member and thence in the opposite direction through a second rolled member to define laterally extending free ends which are knotted together to join said first and second rolled members together to one another and said withdrawal tape.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
87 words
A tampon according to claim 3 provided with a withdrawal tape having a loop and a pair of free ends, said loop formed at a lateral edge of a first rolled member, the length of withdrawal tape terminating in said loop running laterally through said first rolled member, thence in the opposite direction running through a second rolled member to terminate in laterally extending free ends, said free ends passing through said loop to join said first and second rolled members together and to said withdrawal tape.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
57 words
A tampon according to claim 3 wherein a length of withdrawal tape passes laterally through a first rolled member and thence in the opposite direction through a second rolled member to define laterally extending free ends which are knotted together to join said first and second rolled members together to one another and to said withdrawal tape.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
A tampon according to claim 4 wherein the rolled members have substantially the same diameter.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
A tampon according to calim 5 wherein the rolled members have substantially the same diameter.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
A tampon according to calim 5 wherein the rolled members have substantially the same diameter.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
A tampon according to claim 6 wherein the rolled members have substantially the same diameter.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
A tampon according to claim 7 wherein the rolled members have substantially the same diameter.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
A tampon according to claim 4 wherein the withdrawal tape passes through the center of the rolled member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
A tampon according to claim 5 wherein the withdrawal tape passes through the center of the rolled member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
A tampon according to claim 6 wherein the withdrawal tape passes through the center of the rolled member.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
A tampon according to claim 7 wherein the withdrawal tape passes through the center of the rolled member.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
A tampon according to claim 4 wherein the diameters of the rolled members are unequal.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
15 words
A tampon according to claim 5 wherein the diameters oF the rolled members are unequal.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
15 words
A tampon according to claim 6 wherein the diameters of the rolled members are unequal.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
15 words
A tampon according to claim 7 wherein the diameters of the rolled members are unequal.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
18 words
A tampon according to claim 4 wherein the axes of the rolled member lie in a common plane.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
18 words
A tampon according to claim 5 wherein the axes of the rolled member lie in a common plane.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
18 words
A tampon according to claim 6 wherein the axes of the rolled member lie in a common plane.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
18 words
A tampon according to claim 7 wherein the axes of the rolled member lie in a common plane.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
18 words
A tampon according to claim 4 wherein the axes of the rolled member are parallel to one another.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
18 words
A tampon according to claim 5 wherein the axes of the rolled member are parallel to one another.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
18 words
A tampon according to claim 6 wherein the axes of the rolled member are parallel to one another.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
18 words
A tampon according to claim 7 wherein the axes of the rolled member are parallel to one another.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
12 words
A tampon according to claim 2 wherein there are three rolled members.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
16 words
A tampon according to claim 28 wherein the rolled members lie in the same common plane.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
20 words
A tampon according to claim 28 wherein one of said rolled members is positioned over the other two rolled members.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
16 words
A tampon according to claim 30 wherein at least one rolled member has a different diameter.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
112 words
A tampon according to claim 28 having a withdrawal tape having a loop and a pair of free ends, said loop formed at a lateral edge of a first rolled member, the length of withdrawal tape terminating in said loop running laterally through said first rolled member, one of said free ends running thence in an opposite direction laterally through a second rolled member, the others of said free ends running thence in an opposite direction laterally through a third rolled member, the free ends emerging from said second and third rolled members passing through said loop to join said first, second and third rolled members together and to said withdrawal tape.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
32 words
A tampon according to claim 28 wherein a rolled member formed of a central portion of the absorbent material is rolled in a direction opposite to the direction of the other rolls.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
15 words
A tampon according to claim 33 wherein the rolled members lie in a common plane.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
18 words
A tampon according to claim 33 wherein the rolled members lie in a triangular arrangement in cross section.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
15 words
A tampon according to claim 28 wherein each roll is rolled in the same direction.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
15 words
A tampon according to claim 36 wherein each rolled member lies in a common plane.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
18 words
A tampon according to claim 36 wherein the rolled members lie in a triangular arrangement in cross section.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-11-04 | 1978-05-06 | 1978-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-04 | 1982-05-06 | 1982-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-04 | 1986-05-06 | 1986-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |