Patent ID: 6773423
Filing Date: 2004-08-10
Classification: A61F,Y10S

Abstract:
A catamenial tampon comprising: a bag-like conformable absorbent body, said tampon having an outer surface, an inner surface, a head portion, a trailing portion and withdrawal string; said inner surface of said tampon defining an interior of said tampon wherein said head portion is closed; said head portion having a width of about 4 to about 6 cm; and said trailing portion defines an opening into said interior of said tampon, said trailing portion having a width of about 1 cm to 3 cm; said tampon having a shape modulus of compression of less than 0.05 pounds force; wherein said withdrawal string is attached to inside surface adjacent to said head portion of said absorbent body; wherein at least a portion of said withdrawal string is disposed with said interior of said tampon.