Encapsulated tampon with an applicator

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5542914
SERIAL NO

08364838

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An encapsulated catamenial tampon is disclosed which can easily and comfortably be inserted into a woman's vagina. The tampon includes an absorbent having a withdrawal string attached thereto. The absorbent is retained in a dissolvable capsule having a cylindrically-shaped base member and a semi-spherically shaped cap member. The base member houses at least a portion of the absorbent and contains a first end and a second end. The first end is completely open while the second end has an opening formed there in through which the withdrawal string passes. The cap member slightly overlaps the first end of the base member to enclose the absorbent. Both the base and cap members have a plurality of openings formed therethrough which decrease the surface area of the capsule to allow the capsule to dissolve quickly.

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KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC2300 WINCHESTER ROAD NEENAH WI 54956

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Van, Iten Thomas P Neenah, WI 11 687

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