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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 16, 2014
Filed:
Dec. 18, 2012
Johnson & Johnson Gmbh, Neuss, DE;
David L. Kimball, Flemington, NJ (US);
Tony C. Ng, East Brunswick, NJ (US);
Tara Zedayko, Hillsborough, NJ (US);
Johnson & Johnson GmbH, Neuss, DE;
Abstract
The present invention relates to an intravaginal tampon for feminine hygiene includes a generally cylindrical absorbent pledget and a withdrawal element operatively connected to the generally cylindrical pledget proximate to the withdrawal end thereof. The absorbent pledget includes a mass of fibers compressed into a self sustaining shape and a sheet-like fluid-permeable cover substantially enclosing the mass of fibers. The absorbent pledget has formed thereon or therein at least one continuous groove form comprising a plurality of substantially longitudinal groove segments linked only to form a turn located alternatively proximate the insertion end and withdrawal end and wherein the continuous groove form extends around at least 180° about the circumference of the generally cylindrical absorbent pledget.