Patent ID: 6458064
Filing Date: 2002-10-01
Classification: A61F,A61M

Abstract:
A method of forming an applicator for insertion of a substance into a body cavity, comprising:a) forming an elongated tubular member from at least two layers of paper, said tubular member having an exterior surface, b) providing a specific dry coefficient of kinetic friction and a specific wet coefficient of kinetic friction to said tubular member for facilitating insertion of said tubular member into a body cavity, said specific dry coefficient of kinetic friction having a value ranging from between 0.62 to 0.86 and said specific wet coefficient of kinetic friction having a value ranging from between 0.69 to 1.12, by applying to said exterior surface of said tubular member a single layer coating of a compostable material comprising at least 85 percent by weight of polylactide; and c) wherein said exterior surface coating has a coating thickness dimension at an insertion end greater than a coating thickness at an opposite external base end.