Patent ID: 6874394
Filing Date: 2005-04-05
Classification: A61F,B26D,B26F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for the manufacture of a tampon comprising the steps of: a) providing a web of liquid-permeable, thermoplastic apertured film, the web having opposed first and second edges and a length; b) forming a line of weakness comprising perforations and scores extending substantially from the first edge to the second edge; c) applying a force substantially parallel to the length of the web sufficient to separate an individual sheet from the web at the line of weakness; d) positioning the individual sheet over an absorbent sliver; e) attaching the individual sheet to the absorbent sliver; f) forming the absorbent sliver into a tampon blank; and g) compressing the tampon blank to form a substantially cylindrical, compressed tampon having a cover comprising the individual sheet.