Tampon having a protective finger sheath and a method of forming
CA 2127144 A1 · Owner: Rentmeester, Tammy Jo · Inventors: Rentmeester, Tammy Jo
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A catamenial tampon having a protective finger sheath is disclosed along with a method of forming the tampon. The tampon includes an absorbent pledget having an insertion end and a trailing end. A cover is secured to the absorbent and at least partially encloses the pledget such that it cannot be separated from it. The cover extends beyond the trailing end of the pledget in the form of a flexible sheath. The sheath is sized and configured to easily receive and encircle a finger of the user and is designed to prevent soiling of the finger during insertion of the tampon into her vagina. The sheath can collapse upon itself once the pledget is inserted into the woman's vagina. The sheath also …
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- Filed June 30, 1994. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended June 30, 2014.
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