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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 27, 1998
Filed:
Dec. 18, 1997
Susan J Moder, Appleton, WI (US);
Richard W Kubalek, Appleton, WI (US);
Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Neenah, WI (US);
Abstract
A feminine sanitary protection packaging is disclosed which includes a packaging article and method. The feminine sanitary protection packaging provides a vaginal insert or insert applicator and a panty liner configured to fit the pudendal region of a woman. The panty liner is rolled laterally to form a laterally rolled combination panty liner and vaginal insert or insert applicator. A pouch is positioned around the laterally rolled panty liner and vaginal insert or insert applicator combination. The pouch provides a means for transporting and disposing of the laterally rolled combination panty liner and vaginal insert or insert applicator. In one aspect, the vaginal insert includes a tampon or a vaginal suppository. In another aspect, the vaginal insert applicator includes a tampon applicator or a vaginal suppository applicator. In still another aspect, the pouch is sealed and optionally can be perforated on at least one closed end for ease in opening. The pouch can be formed from the release strip of the panty liner and can be sealed around the laterally rolled panty liner and vaginal insert or insert applicator combination.