Epoxy coated tampon applicator having a pierce-through fingergrip
CA 2278418 C · Owner: Playtex Products, Inc. · Inventors: Jackson, Dane R.
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An applicator barrel (1) is disclosed that is adapted for insertion into a body cavity. The applicator barrel (1) has a pierce-through fingergrip area (B) and an outer surface that is coated with an epoxy layer. Also disclosed is a method for forming such an applicator barrel and tampon assemblies , constructed with same.
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- Filed March 27, 1998 and granted October 7, 2003. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended March 27, 2018.
- A certificate of supplementary protection adds at most two years for a drug, so even that would have ended by March 27, 2020.
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