The Procter Gamble Company

Alan Lawrence Maingot

Thomas Ward Osborn, Iii

Carolyn Jeanne Miller

Matthew Eric Unger

Holly Marie Zuziak

Eric Patton Weinberger

Lisa Ann MacKay

David Joseph Caracci

Raymond Kusi Agyapong

Dannette ReNee Adams

Kenyata JeMauld Martin

Catamenial tampons having particularly desired expansion force characteristics are shown. The tampons comprise a mass of absorbent material which is fluid expanding. The tampons exert an X Dimension Force of at least about 400 grams, and a Z Dimension Force of less than about 200 grams. Alternatively, the ratio of the X Dimension Force to the Z Dimension Force is from about 10 to about 50.

Protection and comfort tampon

A method for the selection and use of a system of feminine hygiene products is described. The method includes an information collection step, a system selection step, and a product provision step. In the information collection step, information is collected from a consumer regarding her menstrual cycle protection needs. In the system selection step, the information collected is used to select a system of feminine hygiene products from at least two of such available systems. Each of such available systems is comprised of at least two different feminine hygiene products. In the product provision step, a kit is provided to the consumer. The kit contains in a common package the feminine hygiene products which make up the selected system.

Method for the selection of a feminine hygiene product system

A method for the selection and use of a system of feminine hygiene products is described. The method includes an information collection step, a system selection step, and an information provision step. In the information collection step, information is collected from a consumer regarding her body type and menstrual cycle characteristics. In the system selection step, the information collected is used to select a system of feminine hygiene products from at least two of such available systems. Each of such available systems is comprised of at least two different feminine hygiene products. Additionally, each of said available systems is adapted to correspond to a predetermined range of body types and menstrual cycle characteristics. In the information provision step, information identifying the system of products selected is then provided to the consumer allowing her to use the system of feminine hygiene products.

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Alan Lawrence Maingot