Tampon with continuous groove forms

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8834439
APP PUB NO 20140088541A1
SERIAL NO

13717960

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The present invention relates to an intravaginal tampon for feminine hygiene includes a generally cylindrical absorbent pledget and a withdrawal element operatively connected to the generally cylindrical pledget proximate to the withdrawal end thereof. The absorbent pledget includes a mass of fibers compressed into a self sustaining shape and a sheet-like fluid-permeable cover substantially enclosing the mass of fibers. The absorbent pledget has formed thereon or therein at least one continuous groove form comprising a plurality of substantially longitudinal groove segments linked only to form a turn located alternatively proximate the insertion end and withdrawal end and wherein the continuous groove form extends around at least 180° about the circumference of the generally cylindrical absorbent pledget.

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  • JOHNSON & JOHNSON GMBH

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kimball, David L Flemington, US 23 205
Ng, Tony C East Brunswick, US 20 233
Zedayko, Tara Hillsborough, US 6 58

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