Tampon having improved early expansion characteristics

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PATENT NO 6433246
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08577568

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A tampon formed of a substantially cylindrical mass of compressed fibers substantially enclosed in a fluid-permeable cover has improved ability to prevent early leakage. This tampon has a stability of at least about 15 N, and is capable of radially expanding upon exposure to a humid environment. The radius increases by at least about 10% after 15 minutes to 90% relative humidity at 40.degree. C.

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EVEREADY BATTERY COMPANY INC533 MARYVILLE UNIVERSTIY DRIVE ST LOUIS MO 63141

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Garbolino, Glenn Edison, NJ 3 70
Martens, Nicolas Wuppertal, DE 8 124
Nguyen, Hien East Windsor, NJ 96 4737

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