Patent ID: 7887525
Filing Date: 2011-02-15
Classification: A61F,A61L

Abstract:
1. A multi-layered cardboard tampon applicator comprising a barrel and a plunger, wherein said barrel and said plunger each have a coating comprising: one or more color components present in an amount about 0.001 wt. % to about 5 wt. %, based on the total weight of the coating, wherein said one or more color components are one or more pigments selected from the group consisting of titanium dioxide, white titanium dioxide, iron oxide, red iron oxide, orange iron oxide, white zinc sulfide, aluminum powder, bronze powder, Red Lake C, phthalocyanine green, phthalocyanine blue, phthalocyanine red, diarylide yellow, quinacridone red, rhodamine red, lithol rubine red, napthol red, neozapon red, carbizole violet, carbon black, and any combinations thereof; and one or more optical components present in an amount about 1 wt. % to about 70 wt. %, based on the total weight of the coating, wherein said one or more optical components are selected from the group consisting of mica, TiO wherein said barrel and said plunger each have at least an inner ply and an outer ply of paper.