公开(公告)号：US06888043B2

公开(公告)日：2005-05-03

申请号：US10027263

申请日：2001-12-21

Applicant: Kimberly Marie Geiser ,  David William Koenig ,  Bernard Joseph Minerath ,  Barbara Jo Dvoracek ,  David John Tyrrell ,  Duane Gerard Krzysik

Inventor： Kimberly Marie Geiser ,  David William Koenig ,  Bernard Joseph Minerath ,  Barbara Jo Dvoracek ,  David John Tyrrell ,  Duane Gerard Krzysik

IPC: A61F13/20 ,  A61F13/32 ,  A61K9/00 ,  A61K9/06 ,  A61K9/10 ,  A61K9/14 ,  A61K9/48 ,  A61K36/00 ,  A61K45/00 ,  A61L15/40 ,  A61L15/44 ,  A61P5/24 ,  A61P15/00

CPC classification number: A61L15/44 ,  A61F13/2051 ,  A61K9/0036 ,  A61K36/00 ,  A61L15/40 ,  A61L2300/30 ,  A61K2300/00

Abstract: An absorbent personal care device, such as an interlabial pad, tampon, sanitary pad or liner, or incontinence product adapted to deliver a therapeutic agent to the vaginal epithelium for systemic and topical treatment, the tampon including absorbent material and a formulation including a therapeutic agent, wherein the therapeutic agent is a botanical. The botanical may be, but is not limited to, Agnus castus, aloe vera, comfrey, calendula, dong quai, black cohosh, chamomile, evening primrose, Hypericum perforatum, licorice root, black currant seed oil, St. John's wort, tea extracts, lemon balm, capsicum, rosemary, Areca catechu, mung bean, borage seed oil, witch hazel, fenugreek, lavender, soy, heath, cranberries, blueberries, azaleas, red onion skin, short red bell peppers, long red bell peppers, beet root extract, capsanthin, whortleberry, lingenberry, chokeberry, sweet rowan, rowanberry, seabuckhrouberry, crowberry, strawberries, or gooseberries.

Abstract translation: 一种吸收性个人护理装置，例如阴唇间垫片，卫生棉条，卫生巾或衬垫，或适用于将治疗剂递送至阴道上皮以进行全身和局部治疗的尿失禁产品，所述止血塞包括吸收材料和包含治疗剂的制剂 ，其中所述治疗剂是植物药。 植物学可以是但不限于，Agnus castus，芦荟，comfrey，金盏花，东QUai，黑h，洋甘菊，月见草，贯叶连翘，甘草根，黑醋栗种子油，圣约翰麦汁，茶提取物 ，柠檬香精，辣椒，迷迭香，Areca儿茶素，绿豆，琉璃苣种子油，金缕梅，葫芦巴，薰衣草，大豆，健康，蔓越莓，蓝莓，杜鹃花，红洋葱皮，短红色甜椒，长红色甜椒，甜菜 根提取物，辣椒红，枸杞，枸杞，苦参，甜菜，番茄，沙棘，蔓越莓，草莓或醋栗。

公开(公告)号：US5709652A

公开(公告)日：1998-01-20

申请号：US496103

申请日：1995-06-28

Applicant: Andrew J. Hagerty

Inventor： Andrew J. Hagerty

IPC: A61F13/32 ,  A61F13/26 ,  A61F13/20 ,  A61M31/00

CPC classification number: A61F13/26

Abstract: The present invention relates to an insertion device formed of a tubular element capable of substantially containing an insertable element. The tubular element has an insertion end and a gripper end. The gripper end has a plurality of finger-accepting apertures. These apertures are dimensioned to accept a portion of a user's finger. This device is particularly useful in a tampon applicator tube which has a high-gloss outer surface.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种由能够基本上包含可插入元件的管状元件形成的插入装置。 管状元件具有插入端和夹持器端。 夹持器端部具有多个手指接收孔。 这些孔的尺寸被设计成接受用户手指的一部分。 该装置在具有高光泽外表面的棉塞施用管中特别有用。

公开(公告)号：US4960417A

公开(公告)日：1990-10-02

申请号：US220164

申请日：1988-07-18

Applicant: Warren T. Tarr, Jr. ,  Irl R. Sanders, III

Inventor： Warren T. Tarr, Jr. ,  Irl R. Sanders, III

IPC: A61F13/32 ,  A61F13/26

CPC classification number: A61F13/263 ,  A61F13/266

Abstract: A shortened tampon applicator of the telescoping tube type employs an ejector tube to store a tampon at its distal end and an outer tube disposed by a slip fit thereover. Directionally-locking inward flaps fixed within the distal end of said outer tube engage the distal end of the tampon stored in the ejector tube thus securing the latter relative to said outer tube while permitting only distal expulsion therefrom. The ejector tube advantageously has inwardly biased short stubby fingers at its distal end which catch behind the proximal end of the tampon. Preferably, the applicator tubes are both molded form soft plastic and have an improved restraining means for interlocking the two tubes. This means comprises a stopping ring and a shorter adjacent inner stabilizing ring positioned to project from the inner surface of the outer tube at its proximal end and an axially overlapping a third ring of ribs positioned around the outer surface of the ejector tube near its distal end. The positioning and shape of the stabilizing third ring relative to the other two rings serve to decrease wobble and to increase the tube interlock strength, among other advantages.

Abstract translation: 伸缩管型的缩短的棉塞施用器采用推出管在其远端存储卫生棉条，以及通过滑动配合在其上的外管。 固定在所述外管的远端内的定向锁定的内侧翼片与储存在喷射器管中的卫生棉条的远端接合，从而将后挡板相对于所述外管固定，同时仅允许远端排出。 排出管有利地在其远端具有向内偏置的短粗短指，其捕获在棉塞的近端后面。 优选地，施加器管都是模制形成软塑料并且具有用于互锁两个管的改进的限制装置。 该装置包括止动环和较短的相邻的内部稳定环，其定位成在其近端处从外管的内表面突出，并且轴向重叠第三环肋，其位于排出管的外表面附近的远端 。 稳定的第三环相对于其他两个环的定位和形状用于减少摆动并增加管互锁强度等。

公开(公告)号：US4610659A

公开(公告)日：1986-09-09

申请号：US662423

申请日：1984-09-21

Applicant: Axel Friese

Inventor： Axel Friese

IPC: A61F13/20 ,  A61F13/32 ,  A61F15/00

CPC classification number: A61F15/003

Abstract: A tampon pack, in particular for female hygiene, as indicated, which consists of a tampon applicator (1) having an applicator shell (2) and a plunger (3) telescopically mounted therein to be axially movable, and of a tampon (4) which is located in the applicator shell (2), has a withdrawal cord (5) and can be pushed out of the applicator shell (2) by means of the plunger (3), a flexible packaging film (6) being provided in the region of the introduction end (7) of the tampon (4) and being held on the applicator shell (2). The special point of the tampon pack is that the packaging film (6) surrounds substantially the entire surface of the tampon (4), is made to be substantially impermeable to water vapor and is provided, on the inside facing the tampon (4), with a coating having a high coefficient of sliding friction. An increase in the volume of the tampon, caused by moisture absorption during the storage period, is thereby prevented and/or alleviated on all sides, and it is ensured that the tampon (4) can easily be pushed out of the applicator shell (2). Moreover, packaging material is saved by this type of wrapping the tampon (4). (FIG. 1).

Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / DE84 / 00021 Sec。 371日期1984年9月21日 102（e）1984年9月21日PCT PCT。1984年1月26日PCT公布。 出版物WO84 / 02840 日本1984年8月2日。如图所示，一种卫生棉条，特别是用于女性卫生，其由具有施用器壳体（2）和可伸缩地安装在其中以可轴向移动的柱塞（3）组成的卫生棉条敷料器（1） 和位于所述施用器壳体（2）中的止血塞（4）具有抽出帘线（5），并且可以通过所述柱塞（3）被推出所述施用器壳体（2），柔性包装膜 （6）设置在棉塞（4）的引入端（7）的区域中并被保持在施用器壳体（2）上。 棉条包装的特点是包装膜（6）基本上围绕卫生棉条（4）的整个表面，被制成基本上不透水蒸气，并且在面向卫生棉条（4）的内侧上提供， 具有高滑动摩擦系数的涂层。 由此防止和/或减轻了储存期间由吸湿引起的棉塞体积的增加，并且确保卫生棉条（4）能够容易地被推出施用器壳体（2） ）。 此外，通过这种类型的棉条（4）包装来节省包装材料。 （图。1）。

公开(公告)号：US4412833A

公开(公告)日：1983-11-01

申请号：US319914

申请日：1981-11-10

Applicant: Georg Wiegner ,  Elmar Reinwald

Inventor： Georg Wiegner ,  Elmar Reinwald

IPC: A61F13/32 ,  A61F13/26 ,  A61F15/00

CPC classification number: A61F13/26

Abstract: This invention relates to a tampon applicator. More particularly, this invention relates to an application system for hygienic introduction of a tampon which comprises a substantially cylindrical outer sleeve, a substantially cylindrical inner sleeve displaceable therein having an outer diameter substantially the same as the inner diameter of the outer sleeve and a flanged end, and a substantially cylindrical tampon, wherein (a) the front end of the outer sleeve is a conically rounded lamellar shutter means consisting of a ring of tulip-shaped lamellae abutting a circumferential groove acting as a hinge means, the shutter means being normally closed and opening during ejection of the tampon; (b) the outer sleeve consists of a high-gloss, plastic-coated paper, said paper being coated on the outer surface and said coated paper being readily water degradable or water dispersible; (c) the inner sleeve is comprised of water degradable or water dispersible paper; (d) the inner surface of the outer sleeve and the outer surface of the inner sleeve have co-efficients of friction such that they do not readily slide without applied pressure but on application of slight manual pressure readily slide, thus facilitating the opening of the lamellar shutter means and ejection of the tampon; (e) the outer sleeve has a grip in the form of a scoring; (f) said inner sleeve has substantially the same length as the outer sleeve; and (g) the outer sleeve, inner sleeve, and tampon form with the closed lamellar shutter means at the front end of the tampon a substantially closed system.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及卫生棉条敷料器。 更具体地说，本发明涉及一种用于卫生引入卫生棉条的应用系统，该应用系统包括基本上圆柱形的外套筒，可在其中移位的基本上圆柱形的内套筒，其外径基本上与外套筒的内径相同，并且法兰端 和一个基本上圆柱形的棉条，其中（a）外套筒的前端是圆锥形的圆形薄片快门装置，它由一个郁金香形薄片环组成，该圆环状薄片与邻接作为铰链装置的周向凹槽邻接，快门装置常闭 并在棉塞弹出期间打开; （b）外套筒由高光泽的塑料涂布纸构成，所述纸被涂覆在外表面上，所述涂布纸易于水分降解或水分散; （c）内套筒由可水分解或水分散纸构成; （d）外套筒的内表面和内套筒的外表面具有摩擦系数，使得它们在不施加压力的情况下不容易滑动，但是在施加轻微的手动压力时容易滑动，从而便于打开 薄片快门装置和棉塞的弹出; （e）外套筒具有刻痕形式的把手; （f）所述内套筒具有与所述外套筒基本相同的长度; 和（g）外套筒，内套筒和卫生棉条形成封闭的薄片快门装置，位于卫生棉条的前端基本封闭的系统。

公开(公告)号：US4411647A

公开(公告)日：1983-10-25

申请号：US290048

申请日：1981-08-05

Applicant: Akira Sakurai ,  Takashi Nakanishi ,  Akio Nishimura

Inventor： Akira Sakurai ,  Takashi Nakanishi ,  Akio Nishimura

IPC: A61F13/32 ,  A61F13/26 ,  A61F13/20

CPC classification number: A61F13/263

Abstract: A tampon applicator comprises an outer cylinder containing an absorber and first and second inner cylinders for pushing out the absorber, wherein the first inner cylinder is fitted slidably into the outer cylinder, the second inner cylinder is fitted slidably into the first inner cylinder, and the second inner cylinder is provided on the outer surface thereof with a projection(s) having means for significantly changing the size thereof in the radial direction, which projection(s) is(are) kept in the first inner cylinder before use but serve to transmit a pushing-out pressure to the first inner cylinder at the time of the application.

Abstract translation: 卫生棉条敷料器包括一个包含吸收器的外筒和用于推出吸收器的第一和第二内筒，其中第一内筒可滑动地装配到外筒中，第二内筒可滑动地装配到第一内筒中， 第二内筒在其外表面上设置有突起，该突起具有用于在径向方向上显着改变其尺寸的装置，该突起在使用之前保持在第一内筒中，但用于传送 在施加时对第一内筒的推出压力。

公开(公告)号：US3895634A

公开(公告)日：1975-07-22

申请号：US40771173

申请日：1973-10-18

Applicant: RAPID AMERICAN CORP

Inventor： BERGER LEONARD ,  UNDERHILL ROBERT A

IPC: A61F13/26 ,  A61F13/20 ,  A61F13/32 ,  A61F15/00

CPC classification number: A61F13/2051

Abstract: A tampon inserter is disclosed having a tubular front barrel member including an insertion tip formed from a plurality of triangular-shaped segments which converge to a predetermined desired shape to aid insertion. The cross-sectional wall thickness of the tubular portion of the barrel member and insertion tip are tailored to provide a relatively high strength side wall and a relatively flexible and supple insertion tip such that insertion is facilitated and a tampon may be ejected at an acceptable tampon ejection pressure.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种卫生棉条插入器，​​其具有管状前筒构件，其包括由多个三角形段形成的插入尖端，其收敛到预定的期望形状以有助于插入。 筒构件和插入尖端的管状部分的横截面壁厚被调整为提供相对高强度的侧壁和相对柔性和柔软的插入尖端，使得插入容易，并且棉塞可以在可接受的棉塞处喷射 喷射压力。

公开(公告)号：US3805786A

公开(公告)日：1974-04-23

申请号：US34557273

申请日：1973-03-28

Applicant: KIMBERLY CLARK CO

Inventor： BERNARDIN L ,  RADL M

IPC: A61F13/26 ,  A61F13/20 ,  A61F13/32 ,  A61F15/00

CPC classification number: A61F13/2051

Abstract: The combination in which an absorbent tampon in compressed selfsustaining form and having a detachable inserter rod seated in its base is frictionally engaged with an outer inserter tube having a tapered insertion-aiding forward end. The tampon is of substantially uniform diameter which is not greater than the inner diameter of the tube, except for the presence of at least one small protuberance on its circumference. The protuberance is of sufficient magnitude to provide the tampon body at the point of the protuberance with a diameter slightly greater than the inner diameter of the tube, and is adapted to provide sufficient frictional resistance to prevent disassociation of the tampon and the tube during shipping and handling while permitting easy ejection and radial orientation when the combination is used for tampon insertion.

Abstract translation: 其中压缩自维持形式的吸收性棉塞并且具有位于其底座中的可拆卸插入杆的组合与具有锥形插入辅助前端的外部插入管摩擦接合。 除了在其圆周上存在至少一个小突起之外，卫生棉条的直径基本上均匀不大于管的内径。 突起具有足够的尺寸，以在突出部位处提供具有略大于管的内径的直径的棉塞体，并且适于提供足够的摩擦阻力以防止在运输过程中止血塞和管的分离，并且 处理，同时允许容易的排出和径向取向，当组合用于棉塞插入时。

公开(公告)号：US3581744A

公开(公告)日：1971-06-01

申请号：US3581744D

申请日：1968-05-03

Applicant: VOSS JOSEPH A

Inventor： VOSS JOSEPH A ,  JOHNSON CARL W

IPC: F16L11/02 ,  A61F13/20 ,  A61F13/26 ,  A61F13/32 ,  B31C3/00 ,  A61F15/00

CPC classification number: A61F13/2085 ,  A61F13/26 ,  B31C3/00 ,  Y10T428/1303

Abstract: A three-ply, laminated tube structure for use in the fabrication of tampon applicator devices or the like typically comprising an external tube for carrying the tampon and an internal, tamponejecting tube slidably received in the external tube. The tube structure is particularly advantageous for use as stock material in the manufacture of external applicator tubes of the type having a folded, tapered forward end which opens by unfolding during ejection of the tampon. The structure includes a glazed tissue inner ply having a relatively high fold endurance, a thin outer ply made of high quality, high strength paper having an extremely smooth coating on the exterior surface, and a relatively thick intermediate ply of short-fibered, porous, blotter-type paper having negligible fold endurance and interposed between and bonded to the inner and outer plies by a brittle, water soluble adhesive. The rear extremity of the external tube is provided with a reenforcing and gripping ring made from relatively heavy tube stock. The internal, tamponejecting tube of the applicator device may be formed from three ply tube stock similar to that used for the external tube.

公开(公告)号：US3409011A

公开(公告)日：1968-11-05

申请号：US51622965

申请日：1965-12-27

Applicant: HAHN CARL DR KG

Inventor： HEINZ MITTAG

IPC: A61F13/32 ,  A61F13/26 ,  H03L7/00 ,  H04B7/165

CPC classification number: A61F13/26

Abstract: 1,116,742. Applicators for catamenial tampons. DR. CARL HAHN KOMM. GES. 29 July 1965 [4 Aug., 1964; 31 Dec., 1964], No. 32483/65. Heading A5R. In a catamenial tampon applicator comprising a tubular shell in which is slidably mounted an ejector for a tampon which is housed within one longitudinal region of the shell, one end of the ejector is disposed ad jacent one end of the tampon, the other end of the ejector protrudes from the shell by a dis tance which is approximately equal to the length of the tampon, and the tampon is gripped for retention by the shell over a part only of the longitudinal surface of the tampon. The region of the shell which houses the tampon may be uniform in interior size along its length but have an interior cross-section which differs in shape from the cross-section of the tampon the tampon thereby being gripped for retention by the shell at circumferentially-spaced "lands" formed on the internal surface of the shell; the shell may be externally cylindrical. As illustrated in Figures 1, 2 and 3, a tampon applicator comprises a tubular shell 2 which has a non-circular internal cross-section presenting internal "lands" 2a, 2b and 2c in the region housing the tampon 1 and internal "lands" 2d, 2e and 2f in the region housing part of the ejector 3 which is circular in crosssection and through which passes a drawstring 4 attached to the tampon; as illustrated in Figures 4 and 7 (not shown), the longitudinal region of the shell which houses the tampon is shaped to present two "lands" and four "lands," respectively. If desired, the "lands" may be present only at longitudinally-spaced portions of the shell, the interior cross-section of the shell being non-circular at these portions and circular at positions intermediate these portions. Alternatively, the region of the shell which houses the tampon may have an interior crosssection which is smaller at the portion surrounding the withdrawal end of the tampon than at the portion surrounding the other end of the tampon, the tampon thereby being gripped for retention by the shell only at its withdrawal end. As illustrated in Figure 15, the internal surface of the region of shell 20 which houses the tampon is frusto-conical, tampon 1 being gripped only at its withdrawal end 1a by the adjacent end 20a of the shell the expulsion end of which preferably has a rounded edge 20c; ejector 3 may be spot glued to the shell. As illustrated in Figure 16, the internal surface of the region of shell 25 which houses the tampon is in the form of the frustrum of a cone 25b the apex of which is continued as an integral coaxial cylinder 25a, tampon 1 being gripped only at its withdrawal end 1a by the adjacent internally cylindrical portion of the shell the expulsion end of which preferably has a rounded edge 25c; ejector 26 may be formed with dimples 26a which engage with inwardlydirected pips 25d formed on the adjacent portion of the shell. As illustrated in Figure 17, the internal surface of the region of shell 27 which houses the tampon is in the form of a stepped cylinder, tampon 1 being gripped only at its withdrawal end 1a by small diameter portion 27a of the shell the large diameter portion 27b of which preferably has a rounded edge 27c; the end of ejector 28 adjacent the tampon may be formed with an inwardly-directed flange 28a to present a larger surface for engaging the tampon. In the embodiments of the invention illustrated in Figures 16 and 17, the interior cross-section of the portion of the shell which grips the tampon may be circular or non - circular, for example may be formed to present "lands" as in the embodiment of the invention illustrated in Figure 3. The ejector may have a circular cross-section, see Figure 2, or a non-circular cross-section having at least one re-entrant portion, see Figure 8 (not shown); as illustrated in Figure 14 (not shown), the ejector consists of a single sheet of paper with zig-zag folds, the ends of the sheet loosely overlapping each other. Alternatively the ejector may comprise three or more radially disposed longitudinally extending blades which bear against the inner surface of the ap plicator shell; such an ejector either may have a solid cross-section or may be formed with a central cavity extending throughout its length. In the former construction, the ejector may be made of a cellulose rope preferably impregnated with a strengthener, see Figure 9 (not shown); in the latter construction, the ejector either may be formed from a single folded sheet of paper the ends of which are connected together by glue and/or with the aid of perforations, see Figures 12 and 13 (not shown). or may consist of a number of sheets of paper connected together by glue and/or with the air of perforations. the number of sheets corresponding to the number of blades which bear against the applicator shell, see Figures 10 and 11 (not shown). The shell, which preferably is elastically deformable, may be made of paper, at least that part of the shell which houses the tampon being rendered air- and water-tight, for example by lining the shell with a metal foil (for example aluminium foil), a wax (for example paraffin wax), a silicone, a synthetic plastics material, or a mixture of a synthetic plastics material and a silicone; such as a lining reduces the frictional resistance between the tampon and the shell. Alternatively, both the shell and the ejector may be made of a plastics material.