Ergonomic tampon applicator

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9662249
SERIAL NO

15188032

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A tampon applicator barrel includes an insertion tip at a forward end of the barrel, a main body section that extends from the insertion tip, and a reverse taper section that is joined to the main body section so that the main body section is between the insertion tip and the reverse taper section. The main body section tapers toward the insertion tip section. The reverse taper section tapers in a direction away from the insertion tip section. A finger grip section extends from the reverse taper section to a plunger receiving end of the barrel opposite the forward end. The barrel is straight from the forward end to the plunger receiving end that receives a plunger.

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  • EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE BRANDS, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bennett, Kathryn Fairfield, US 6 121
Edgett, Keith Ramsey, US 54 820
Jackson, Dane Bloomingdale, US 7 120
LeMay, Jessica Paramus, US 9 181
Turchi, Mario Tenafly, US 32 487
Weber, Susanne New York, US 23 338

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