Patent ID: 8535285
Filing Date: 2013-09-17
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A method of using a plurality of tampons during a period of menstruation, the method comprising the steps of: a) providing a first tampon comprising: b) positioning the first tampon within a woman's vaginal canal while maintaining at least a portion of a major surface of the fluid transport element in contact with at least a portion of an outer surface of the fluid storage element; c) collecting a first volume of vaginal discharge while holding the first tampon in position; d) removing the first tampon from the woman's vaginal canal and subsequently disposing of the first tampon; e) providing a second tampon comprising: f) positioning the second tampon within a woman's vaginal canal while maintaining at least a portion of a major surface of the fluid transport element in contact with at least a portion of an outer surface of the fluid storage element; wherein the at least one fluid transport element is bendable about an axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the fluid storage element; wherein the steps of positioning and disposing of the first tampon and the steps of positioning and disposing of the second tampon occur during the period of menstruation.