Tampon having spirally shaped grooves

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9173778
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10104264

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A tampon for feminine hygiene, having an insertion end, a recovery end, a recovery tape, and a longitudinal axis. The tampon is made of compressed fibrous material and has an outer surface that is at least partially provided with spirally shaped, pressed longitudinal grooves. The grooves define spirally shaped longitudinal ribs. Also disclosed is a method for producing the tampon.

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  • EVEREADY BATTERY COMPANY, INC.

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Schoelling, Hans Werner Ennepetal, DE 19 531

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