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WO2000013638A3
WO2000013638A3 PCT/FI1999/000730 FI9900730W WO0013638A3 WO 2000013638 A3 WO2000013638 A3 WO 2000013638A3 FI 9900730 W FI9900730 W FI 9900730W WO 0013638 A3 WO0013638 A3 WO 0013638A3
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tampon
protected
external moisture
moisture
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WO2000013638A2 (en
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Erja Anita Helena Tojkander
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Publication of WO2000013638A3 publication Critical patent/WO2000013638A3/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F13/00—Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads
    • A61F13/15—Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
    • A61F13/20—Tampons, e.g. catamenial tampons; Accessories therefor
    • A61F13/34—Means for withdrawing tampons, e.g. withdrawal strings
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F13/00—Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads
    • A61F13/15—Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
    • A61F13/20—Tampons, e.g. catamenial tampons; Accessories therefor
    • A61F13/2051—Tampons, e.g. catamenial tampons; Accessories therefor characterised by the material or the structure of the inner absorbing core

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  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
  • Vascular Medicine (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
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  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Absorbent Articles And Supports Therefor (AREA)

Abstract

A tampon, protected against moisture external to the body and preventing internal leaks, and used internally, comprising at least one fluid-absorbent mass or layer (1) and an essentially waterproof layer (2) or treatment, as well as devices (3, 12) formed in the latter for improving retention. The tampon's removal and/or shaping string (4) are also moisture-proofed.
PCT/FI1999/000730 1998-09-09 1999-09-09 Tampon protected from external moisture Ceased WO2000013638A2 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AU56259/99A AU5625999A (en) 1998-09-09 1999-09-09 Tampon protected from external moisture

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
FI981932A FI981932A0 (en) 1998-09-09 1998-09-09 Protected against moisture from outside the body, bleeding inhibiting tampon for internal use
FI981932 1998-09-09

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WO2000013638A2 WO2000013638A2 (en) 2000-03-16
WO2000013638A3 true WO2000013638A3 (en) 2000-06-02

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FI (1) FI981932A0 (en)
WO (1) WO2000013638A2 (en)

Families Citing this family (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE10163114B4 (en) * 2001-12-24 2005-03-31 Johnson & Johnson Gmbh Tampon, in particular for feminine hygiene
US20050113780A1 (en) * 2003-11-21 2005-05-26 The Procter & Gamble Company Tampon
MX2009005519A (en) 2006-11-24 2009-08-20 Bernard Chaffringeon Catamenial and sanitary tampons.
WO2011157423A1 (en) * 2010-06-18 2011-12-22 University Of Zurich Medical tampon
US9610201B2 (en) 2011-05-05 2017-04-04 Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. Tampon having multiple absorbent regions

Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2998010A (en) * 1958-06-06 1961-08-29 Tampax Inc Catamenial tampon
US3845766A (en) * 1972-06-09 1974-11-05 Moelnlycke Ab Cup-shaped device for the collection of menstrual fluids and intended for internal use
US4020841A (en) * 1975-06-17 1977-05-03 Poncy Richard P Catamenial tampon
DE2843165A1 (en) * 1978-10-04 1980-04-17 Wolfgang Dr Med Popp Tampon for protection against water ingress - with elongated absorbent element mostly covered by elastic sealing coating
CA1123155A (en) * 1981-03-25 1982-05-11 John K. Sipos Catamenial tampon
US4486191A (en) * 1982-08-12 1984-12-04 Technology Unlimited Inc. Tampon
US5273521A (en) * 1992-08-26 1993-12-28 Peiler Frances K Tampon applicator for delivery of a medicament
US5476455A (en) * 1993-01-11 1995-12-19 Silber; Arthur L. Toxicity resistant tampon structure

Patent Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2998010A (en) * 1958-06-06 1961-08-29 Tampax Inc Catamenial tampon
US3845766A (en) * 1972-06-09 1974-11-05 Moelnlycke Ab Cup-shaped device for the collection of menstrual fluids and intended for internal use
US4020841A (en) * 1975-06-17 1977-05-03 Poncy Richard P Catamenial tampon
DE2843165A1 (en) * 1978-10-04 1980-04-17 Wolfgang Dr Med Popp Tampon for protection against water ingress - with elongated absorbent element mostly covered by elastic sealing coating
CA1123155A (en) * 1981-03-25 1982-05-11 John K. Sipos Catamenial tampon
US4486191A (en) * 1982-08-12 1984-12-04 Technology Unlimited Inc. Tampon
US5273521A (en) * 1992-08-26 1993-12-28 Peiler Frances K Tampon applicator for delivery of a medicament
US5476455A (en) * 1993-01-11 1995-12-19 Silber; Arthur L. Toxicity resistant tampon structure

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WO2000013638A2 (en) 2000-03-16
FI981932A0 (en) 1998-09-09
AU5625999A (en) 2000-03-27

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