US2003181844A1PendingUtilityA1

Designer tampon applicator plunger and withdrawal string

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Priority: Jun 5, 2001Filed: Mar 17, 2003Published: Sep 25, 2003
Est. expiryJun 5, 2021(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Joella M Bernard
A61F 13/34A61F 2013/8497A61F 13/26
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Abstract

A designer tampon applicator, plunger and withdrawal string is disclosed. The disclosed invention decreases the embarrassment and removes the stigma of menstruation by converting a feminine hygiene product requiring maximum discretion into a high-fashion accessory suitable for public display and personal or intimate adornment. The disclosed invention also allows use of a larger tampon pledget providing greater absorption of and a more effective barrier to menstrual flow. Furthermore, the designer withdrawal string provides a highly visible reminder a tampon is in place and very effective means of removing the tampon.

Claims

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What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A decorated tampon applicator comprising: 
 (a) an elongated tube designed to hold a tampon pledget, said tube having: 
 i) a smooth outer surface and a smooth inner surface; and  
 ii) first and second spaced apart ends; and  
   (b) a plunger having an outer periphery and an inner periphery, said plunger being telescopically mounted in the first end of the tube;    wherein the smooth outer surface and the outer periphery includes one or more decorative patterns.    
     
     
         2 . A tampon applicator device comprising: 
 (a) a tampon pledget;    (b) an elongated tube capable of holding the tampon pledget, said tube having: 
 i) a smooth outer surface and a smooth inner surface; and  
 ii) first and second spaced apart ends;  
   (c) a plunger having an outer periphery, said plunger being telescopically mounted in the first end of the tube; and    (d) a tassel member extending from the tampon pledget, comprising: 
 i) a cord member having a conventional length for a tampon and comprising at least one cord, said cord member having a first end and a second end, the first end being attached to the tampon pledget; and  
 ii) a skirt extending from the second end of the cord member.  
   
     
     
         3 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 2 , wherein the cord member has a length no longer than about 3 inches.  
     
     
         4 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 2 , wherein the cord member comprises a cord forming a loop.  
     
     
         5 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 2  further comprising a decorative pattern on the outer surface and the outer periphery.  
     
     
         6 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 5 , wherein the cord member comprises a cord forming a loop.  
     
     
         7 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 2 , wherein the skirt is bound to the cord member.  
     
     
         8 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 2 , wherein the skirt is knotted to the cord member.  
     
     
         9 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 2 , wherein the skirt is netted to the cord member.  
     
     
         10 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 2 , wherein the skirt is directly attached to the cord member.  
     
     
         11 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 2  further comprising a mold interposed between the cord member and the skirt.  
     
     
         12 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 11 , wherein the mold is covered by rolling a fine cord thereon.  
     
     
         13 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 11 , wherein the mold is covered by rolling a gimp thereon.  
     
     
         14 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 11 , wherein the mold is covered with yarn.  
     
     
         15 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 11 , wherein the mold is painted.  
     
     
         16 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 11 , wherein the mold is a knot.  
     
     
         17 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 11 , wherein the mold is a bull-shaped end grip.  
     
     
         18 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 11 , wherein the mold comprises one or more mold pieces being threaded along the cord.  
     
     
         19 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 11 , wherein the mold is decorated by a beading.  
     
     
         20 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 11 , wherein the mold is decorated by netting.  
     
     
         21 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 2 , wherein the skirt is a cut skirt.  
     
     
         22 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 2 , wherein the skirt is a bullion skirt.  
     
     
         23 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 2 , wherein the skirt is decorated by a plurality of overbullions.  
     
     
         24 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 2 , wherein the skirt is trellised.  
     
     
         25 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 5 , wherein the skirt is bound to the cord member.  
     
     
         26 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 5 , wherein the skirt is knotted to the cord member.  
     
     
         27 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 5 , wherein the skirt is netted to the cord member.  
     
     
         28 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 5 , wherein the skirt is directly attached to the cord member.  
     
     
         29 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 5  further comprising a mold interposed between the cord member and the skirt.  
     
     
         30 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 29 , wherein the mold is covered by rolling a fine cord thereon.  
     
     
         31 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 29 , wherein the mold is covered by rolling a gimp thereon.  
     
     
         32 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 29 , wherein the mold is covered with yarn.  
     
     
         33 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 29 , wherein the mold is painted.  
     
     
         34 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 29 , wherein the mold is a knot.  
     
     
         35 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 29 , wherein the mold is a bull-shaped end grip.  
     
     
         36 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 29 , wherein the mold comprises one or more mold pieces being threaded along the cord.  
     
     
         37 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 29 , wherein the mold is decorated by a beading.  
     
     
         38 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 29 , wherein the mold is decorated by netting.  
     
     
         39 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 5 , wherein the skirt is a cut skirt.  
     
     
         40 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 5 , wherein the skirt is a bullion skirt.  
     
     
         41 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 5 , wherein the skirt is decorated by a plurality of overbullions.  
     
     
         42 . The tampon applicator device of  claim 5 , wherein the skirt is trellised.

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