Patent ID: 8912383
Filing Date: 2014-12-16
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A dual mode absorbent tampon comprising: a mass of absorbent material compressed into a generally cylindrical shape, in a first mode of the tampon; the mass of absorbent material comprising a homogeneous mixture of a plurality of fibers which comprise at least a first type of fiber and a second type of fiber, where the first type of fiber is bondable to fibers of the plurality of fibers; and, at least a portion of the first type of fibers being bonded in a pre-determined pattern to adjacent fibers of the plurality of fibers wherein absorption of liquid by the plurality of fibers causes at least a portion of the mass of absorbent material to expand into a non-cylindrical shape which is dependent upon the pre-determined pattern, in a second mode of the tampon.