Mcneil-ppc, Inc.

Andrew J Hagerty

Robert Theodore Cole

Barbara A Ludwig

Maria Luisa Berba

Robert J Graeme

Stella Yi Zhang

The present invention relates to a flexible applicator for inserting an article into a mammalian body cavity. The applicator has an elongate, hollow, structural member suitable for containing the insertable article, and an elongate expulsion member which is slidable within the structural member. The structural member has opposed inside and outside surfaces, and its length dimension is substantially greater than its width and height dimension. In addition, the structural member has a plurality of flex-enhancing elements which are arranged and configured to increase the lateral flexibility of the structural member.

Flexible applicator for inserting an article into a mammalian body cavity

The present invention relates to a fluid management article to be worn adjacent a user's perineum for collecting and/or absorbing low volumes of bodily fluids encountered both menstrually and intermenstrually. The article is particularly useful for everyday use, that is, for managing daily perspiration, vaginal discharge, post intercourse drainage, and other bodily fluids due to various conditions, such as infection.

Ultrathin fluid management article

Method of forming a flexible applicator for inserting an article into a mammalian body cavity

Flexible applicator for inserting an article into a mammalin body cavity

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.

Tampon applicator tube having apertured finger grip

Growing community of inventors

Doylestown, PA, United States of America

Andrew J Hagerty