Patent ID: 6254566
Filing Date: 2001-07-03
Classification: A61F,Y10S

Abstract:
A tampon and tampon applicator in combination for directional expulsion of the tampon into the vaginal cavity of a female user, comprising:a tampon holder tube having a hollow portion, interior and exterior surfaces, a longitudinal axis, an expulsion end dimensioned for insertion into body cavity, and an insertion end positioned oppositely to the expulsion end, the tampon holder tube comprising a pair of guides oppositely faced and positioned across from one-another, each said guide having an external surface facing away from the hollow portion of the tampon holder tube and an internal surface facing inwardly toward the hollow portion of the tampon holder tube, the guides being positioned at the expulsion end of the tampon holder tube;a tampon loaded into the tampon holder tube in a pre-expelled position; anda plunger telescopically and slidably mounted in the tampon holder tube at the insertion end of the tampon holder tube, the plunger being adapted to expel the tampon thought the tampon holder tube and out from the the pair of guides to effect the directional expulsion of the tampon from the tampon holder tube.