Supporting rim structure of an open insertion end tampon applicator used to post form an insertion end of a tampon pledget
CA 2181015 C · Owner: Playtex Products, Inc. · Inventors: Rejai, Jamshid; Mcnelis, Thomas C.; Miller, Michael L.
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There is provided a supporting rim structure of an open-ended tampon applicator for firmly supporting a tampon pledget that has been assembled in the applicator. The applicator supports the pledget around an intermediate section between its insertion end and its rear portion so that the insertion end is exposed outside of the applicator and the rear portion is inside of the applicator. In particular the rim structure firmly supports the pledget against an axial force subjected to the pledget by a forming tool that forms the insertion end of the pledget into a rounded hemispherical shape and yet readily allows the pledget to eject from the applicator. The rim structure has a shape that …
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- Filed July 11, 1996 and granted October 10, 2000. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended July 11, 2016.
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