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A tampon applicator

EP 1849446 B1 · Applicant: Ontex International N.V.

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  • Filed February 24, 2005 and granted November 14, 2012. A European patent lasts at most 20 years from filing, so its term ended February 24, 2025.
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FiledFebruary 24, 2005
PublishedOctober 31, 2007
GrantedNovember 14, 2012
Term endedFebruary 24, 2025
Application numberEP 07114328
Classification (CPC)A61F13/26

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