Patent ID: 6183457
Filing Date: 2001-02-06
Classification: A61F,Y10S

Abstract:
A tampon comprising:a cylindrical base body (1.1) having a rounded or conical leading end (1.2) and a rearward end having an end face (1.3);a string having a first string end fastened within said cylindrical base body (1) and having a main string portion (2) protruding from said end face (1.3);a removable protective sleeve (3) enclosing said cylindrical base body (1) and said main string portion (2) and having an end portion (3.3) covering said end face (1.3);said string (2) arranged completely at said end face (1.3) when said protective sleeve (3) encloses said cylindrical base body (1) and said string (2);said main string portion (2) comprising a second string end resting at said end portion (3.3), wherein said second string end is materially connected to said end portion (3.3).