Patent ID: 7047608
Filing Date: 2006-05-23
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A method of forming a shaped tampon which comprises the steps of: a. providing a mold having an inner surface, an outer surface, a first end, a second end, and an opening located in said second end, said inner surface having a profile correspondig to that of said shaped tampon; b. providing a tampon pledget; c. transferring said tampon pledget through said opening into said second end of said mold using a transfer member, wherein said tampon pledget and said mold result in a tampon mold; d. forming said tampon pledget into said shaped tampon, wherein said shaped tampon comprises an insertion end, a withdrawal end, and an undercut, wherein the insertion end is opposed to the withdrawal end and said undercut is located between the insertion end and the withdrawal end; e. self-sustaining said shaped tampon wherein said shaped tampon in its final desired shape has said undercut; and f. removing said shaped tampon from said tampon mold.