Patent ID: 6350931
Filing Date: 2002-02-26
Classification: A61F,Y10S

Abstract:
A tampon assembly with detachable cleansing towelette packet comprising:a tampon assembly including a tampon enclosed within a tampon insertion device having a tubular portion; and a detachable cleaning towelette packet having a moistened, anti-bacterial towelette contained within a sealed, moisture tight package having one side surface thereof covered with a releasable, non-residue leaving adhesive and a grasping tab extending from one end thereof; the sealed, moisture tight package being wrapped at least once completely around the tubular portion of the tampon insertion device with the side surface thereof covered with the releasable, non-residue leaving adhesive positioned into adhesive connection with the exterior of the tubular portion of the tampon insertion device such that the grasping tab extends outward available for grasping by a user to unpeel the sealed, moisture tight package away from the tubular portion of the tampon insertion device so that the moistened, anti-bacterial towelette can be removed from the sealed, moisture tight package and used for personal cleansing and disinfecting prior to inserting the tampon with the tampon insertion device.