Patent ID: 6599279
Filing Date: 2003-07-29
Classification: A61F,Y10S

Abstract:
An absorbent tampon having an insertion end and a withdrawal end said tampon comprising:a primary absorbent region, disposed toward said insertion end; a secondary absorbent region; a withdrawal mechanism; wherein said primary absorbent region has a first absorbency and a first density, said secondary absorbent region has a second absorbency and a second density, and said withdrawal mechanism has a third absorbency, said first absorbency being greater than said second absorbency, and said second absorbency being greater than said third absorbency; and said second density being less than said first density; and wherein said primary absorbent region is joined to said secondary absorbent region through a member selected from the group consisting of adhering with adhesives, stitching, thermal bonding, and fusion bonding.