Abstract

The present invention relates to a press (100) for manufacturing a tampon, comprising at least three press jaws (6) arranged in a star around a central longitudinal press axis (4) forming a press opening (2), whereby there is provided on a single or separate adjacent press jaws (6): —a penetrating segment, PSLG, (13) configured to penetrate the absorbing material with a longitudinal groove, and —penetrating segments, PSSG, (11) configured to penetrate the absorbing material with a plurality of side grooves that are arranged in the longitudinal direction, wherein the press is configured to: a) load a cylindrical blank (200) in the press opening (2), b) move the press jaws (6) to a closed position to press the cylindrical blank (200) so forming a preform (210), c) move the press jaws (6) to a holding position between the closed position and open position, so that the preform can be removed, d) remove the preform while the jaws (6) are in the holding position, and e) move the press jaws (6) to the open position for loading of a subsequent cylindrical blank. It further relates to a method for manufacture of the tampon.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/20 - Tampons, e.g. catamenial tamponsAccessories therefor
• B30B 7/04 - Presses characterised by a particular arrangement of the pressing members wherein pressing is effected in different directions simultaneously or in turn

Abstract

The present invention relates to a press (100) for manufacturing a tampon, comprising at least three press jaws (6) arranged in a star around a central longitudinal press axis (4) forming a press opening (2), whereby there is provided on a single or separate adjacent press jaws (6): - a penetrating segment, PSLG, (13) configured to penetrate the absorbing material with a longitudinal groove, and - penetrating segments, PSSG, (11) configured to penetrate the absorbing material with a plurality of side grooves that are arranged in the longitudinal direction, wherein the press is configured to: a) load a cylindrical blank (200) in the press opening (2), b) move the press jaws (6) to a closed position to press the cylindrical blank (200) so forming a preform (210), c) move the press jaws (6) to a holding position between the closed position and open position, so that the preform can be removed, d) remove the preform while the jaws (6) are in the holding position, and e) move the press jaws (6) to the open position for loading of a subsequent cylindrical blank. It further relates to a method for manufacture of the tampon.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/20 - Tampons, e.g. catamenial tamponsAccessories therefor

Abstract

In an aspect, the invention relates to a tampon having a generally elongated body comprising an insertion end, a withdrawal end and a central portion extending therebetween, wherein said withdrawal end is constricted, characterised in that said constricted withdrawal end comprises one or more radially pressed grooves. The tampon of the invention provides in particular for an increased ease of manipulation of the tampon for example by a consumer.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/20 - Tampons, e.g. catamenial tamponsAccessories therefor

Abstract

The present invention relates to tampons, in particular tampons for feminine hygiene, including an elongated absorbent core and an outer cover. In particular, the invention relates to a tampon comprising an elongated absorbent core, an upper insertion end, a lower withdrawal end, and an outer cover having a multiplicity of perforations, wherein the degree of perforation in an upper cylindrical segment is larger than the degree of perforation of a lower cylindrical segment in said outer cover and wherein said upper cylindrical segment is located in the upper part of said outer cover.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/20 - Tampons, e.g. catamenial tamponsAccessories therefor

Abstract

In an aspect, the invention relates to an improved tampon applicator comprising an ejector tube and an outer tube dimensioned to fit closely and telescopically over said ejector tube and having a distal discharge end, wherein the distal end of the ejector tube is formed with one or more radially inwardly slanted fingers. The outer tube of the present tampon applicator further comprises supporting means configured to restrict radially outward expansion of the fingers of the ejector tube when the tampon applicator is in telescopically compacted position.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/32 - Means for inserting tampons with slidable ejector, e.g. plunger or ram, inside tubular inserting means

Abstract

A tampon suitable for feminine hygiene and/or medical purposes is disclosed having a longitudinal body provided with a dome-shaped insertion end and a withdrawal end, from which withdrawal end a withdrawal cord extends. The tampon has compressed absorbent fibrous material and has an outer circumferential surface which is at least partially provided with longitudinal grooves that are separated from each other by longitudinal ribs. The path of the grooves and ribs of the tampon in the longitudinal direction are inclined and correspond to a continuous curved line that has only one point of inflection defining one convex part and one concave part that preferably does not show a maximum or a minimum.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/20 - Tampons, e.g. catamenial tamponsAccessories therefor

Abstract

A tampon suitable for feminine hygiene and/or medical purposes having a longitudinal body provided with a dome-shaped insertion end and a withdrawal end, from which a withdrawal cord extends is disclosed. The tampon is made of compressed absorbent fibrous material and has an outer circumferential surface which is at least partially provided with longitudinal grooves that are separated from each other by longitudinal ribs. The path of the grooves and the ribs in the longitudinal direction of the tampon correspond to a continuous curved line that has only one point of inflection defining one convex part and one concave part, and that preferably does not show a maximum and/or a minimum.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/20 - Tampons, e.g. catamenial tamponsAccessories therefor

Abstract

The present invention relates to a tampon (1 ) having an insertion end (11 ), a withdrawal end (14) and a tampon body in between whereby said tampon body essentially consists of liquid absorbing material and has an outer circumferential surface which is provided with longitudinal grooves (4, 4') that are separated from each other by longitudinal ribs (3, 3'), wherein at least one tampon groove (4) is defined an outer longitudinal path (2) on the surface of the tampon that diverges from the longitudinal path of the groove below the surface of the tampon. It also relates to a press, press jaw and process for its manufacture.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/20 - Tampons, e.g. catamenial tamponsAccessories therefor