Patent ID: 6315763
Filing Date: 2001-11-13
Classification: A61F,Y10S

Abstract:
A tampon comprising:an absorbent core, the absorbent core comprising a rolled, radially compressed pledget,an insertion end dimensioned for insertion into a body cavity, a withdrawal end, a withdrawal cord attached to the withdrawal end, and a body extending between the insertion end and the withdrawal end,an overwrap having an overwrap surface covering at least a portion of the absorbent core, anda first barrier layer interposed between the overwrap surface and the surface of the absorbent core, wherein said barrier layer is capable of retarding flow of fluids into the absorbent core to provide substantially uniform wetting about the overwrap surface prior to migration of fluids into the absorbent core, the barrier layer comprising a slit cellophane film to accomplish the regarding flow of fluids into the absorbent core.