公开(公告)号：WO9605795A3

公开(公告)日：1996-04-11

申请号：PCT/US9510660

申请日：1995-08-21

Applicant: KIMBERLY CLARK CO

Inventor： FOX DONALD GEORGE ,  NIELSEN STEVEN JAMES ,  RASMUSSEN NOEL JOHN ,  RENTMEESTER TAMMY JO ,  TEWS RICHARD ROY ,  WEYENBERG JEFFREY MICHAEL

IPC: A61F13/26

CPC classification number: A61F13/26 ,  Y10S604/904

Abstract: A tampon applicator is disclosed which includes first and second telescopically assembled members. The first member is designed to house an absorbent tampon. The first member has first and second spaced apart ends and is formed from at least two separate and distincts layers. An insertion tip is integrally formed on the first end of the first member and extends outwardly therefrom. The insertion tip is constructed from at least one of the two distinct layers and has a thickness which is less than that of the first member. The second member is telescopically mounted in the second end of the first member and is adapted to expel the tampon through the insertion tip as it is pushed into the first member. An apparatus and method are also disclosed for crimping, pleating and forming a tip on a hollow tube.

公开(公告)号：AU7315698A

公开(公告)日：1998-08-27

申请号：AU7315698

申请日：1998-06-24

Applicant: KIMBERLY CLARK CO

Inventor： NIELSEN STEVEN JAMES ,  KRUEGER ALLEN JAMES ,  RASMUSSEN NOEL JOHN ,  WEYENBERG JEFFREY MICHAEL

IPC: A61F13/26 ,  B31B17/00 ,  B31F1/00

公开(公告)号：AU3493095A

公开(公告)日：1996-07-24

申请号：AU3493095

申请日：1995-08-21

Applicant: KIMBERLY CLARK CO

Inventor： NIELSEN STEVEN JAMES ,  KRUEGER ALLEN JAMES ,  RASMUSSEN NOEL JOHN ,  WEYENBERG JEFFREY MICHAEL

IPC: A61F13/26 ,  B31B17/00 ,  B31F1/00

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for forming a curl on an end of the applicator. The apparatus includes first and second members. The first member is capable of holding the tubular member and has an external shoulder beyond which the first end of the tubular member extends a set amount. The second member is co-axially aligned with and is engageable with the first end of the tubular member. The second member includes a pilot which is sized to be inserted into the first end of the tubular member. The second member also includes a sleeve which surrounds the pilot and cooperates with the external shoulder when the second member engages the first end of the tubular member to form a curling chamber. The second member further includes a curling element positioned between the pilot and the sleeve which is capable of contacting the first end of the tubular member. The apparatus further includes means for rotating one of the members and means for moving the members into engagement. As the members engage, the curling element contacts the first end of the tubular member and forms a curl thereon within the confines of the curling chamber.

公开(公告)号：ZA957026B

公开(公告)日：1996-06-13

申请号：ZA957026

申请日：1995-08-22

Applicant: KIMBERLY CLARK CO

Inventor： TEWS RICHARD ROY ,  WEYENBERG JEFFREY MICHAEL ,  RASMUSSEN NOEL JOHN

IPC: A61F13/26 ,  A61F ,  B32B

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for reducing the force required to expel a catamenial tampon from a tampon applicator. The tampon applicator is also disclosed. The tampon applicator includes a first member which is capable of housing an absorbent tampon. The first member has an inside diameter, first and second spaced apart ends, and an insertion tip formed adjacent to the first end. The insertion tip at least partially closes the first end of the first member and facilitates insertion of the tampon applicator into a woman's vagina. The insertion tip is opened, expanded and reclosed prior to positioning the tampon in the first member. This action allows the insertion tip to be reopened with a minimum amount of expulsion force. The apparatus includes a first punch having an outside diameter which is sized slightly less than the inside diameter of the first member. This enables the first punch to slide within the first member from the second end toward the first end. The first punch has a forward end which is capable of opening the insertion tip. The apparatus also includes a second punch having a forward end with an outside diameter which is sized larger than the inside diameter of the first member. The second punch is capable of entering the opened insertion tip and expanding at least a portion of the inside diameter thereof. The method discloses using the above mentioned apparatus as well as the step of reclosing the insertion tip such that a reduced force is required to reopen the insertion tip and expel the tampon.

公开(公告)号：AU3410595A

公开(公告)日：1996-03-14

申请号：AU3410595

申请日：1995-08-21

Applicant: KIMBERLY CLARK CO

Inventor： NIELSEN STEVEN JAMES ,  KRUEGER ALLAN JAMES ,  RASMUSSEN NOEL JOHN ,  RENTMEESTER TAMMY JO ,  TEWS RICHARD ROY ,  WEYENBERG JEFFREY MICHAEL

IPC: A61F13/26

公开(公告)号：CA2209337A1

公开(公告)日：1996-07-11

申请号：CA2209337

申请日：1995-08-21

Applicant: KIMBERLY CLARK CO

Inventor： NIELSEN STEVEN JAMES ,  KRUEGER ALLAN JAMES ,  RASMUSSEN NOEL JOHN ,  WEYENBERG JEFFREY MICHAEL

IPC: A61F13/26 ,  B31B17/00 ,  B31F1/00

Abstract: An applicator is disclosed which includes a thin walled member adapted to hold and dispense a substance. An apparatus is also disclosed for forming a curl on an end of the applicator. The applicator has a thin wall formed from at least two separate distinct layers and has first and second spaced apart ends. The applicator also has an outwardly extending fingergrip ring integrally formed adjacent to the second end which serves to facilitate control of the applicator. The fingergrip ring also facilitates comfortable insertion of a substance into a body cavity or on an area of the skin and furthermore eases removal of the applicator from a body cavity. The apparatus includes first and second members. The first member is capable of holding the tubular member and has an external shoulder beyond which the first end of the tubular member extends a set amount. The second member is coaxially aligned with and is engageable with the first end of the tubular member. The second member includes a pilot which is sized to be inserted into the first end of the tubular member. The second member also includes a sleeve which surrounds the pilot and cooperates with the external shoulder when the second member engages the first end of the tubular member to form a curling chamber. The second member further includes a curling element positioned between the pilot and the sleeve which is capable of contacting the first end of the tubular member. The apparatus further includes means for rotating one of the members and means for moving the members into engagement. As the members engage, the curling element contacts the first end of the tubular member and forms a curl thereon within the confines of the curling chamber.

公开(公告)号：ZA956976B

公开(公告)日：1996-03-28

申请号：ZA956976

申请日：1995-08-21

Applicant: KIMBERLY CLARK CO

Inventor： NIELSEN STEVEN JAMES ,  KRUEGER ALLAN JAMES ,  RASMUSSEN NOEL JOHN ,  RENTMEESTER TAMMY JO ,  TEWS RICHARD ROY ,  WEYENBERG JEFFREY MICHAEL

IPC: A61F13/26 ,  B32B ,  A61F

Abstract: A tampon applicator is disclosed which has an improved pleated tip for facilitating insertion of a catamenial tampon into a woman's vagina. The tampon applicator includes a first member capable of housing an absorbent tampon. The first member has a central longitudinal axis and first and second ends. An insertion tip is integrally formed on the first end of the first member and extends outwardly therefrom. The insertion tip includes a semi-spherical shaped portion and a frusto-conical shaped portion. The semi-spherical shaped portion has an aperture extending therethrough and the aperture has a side wall which is aligned essentially parallel to the central longitudinal axis. The frusto-conical shaped portion is situated between the semi-spherical shaped portion and the first end of the first member. The insertion tip contains a plurality of pleats which are capable of expanding radially outwardly as the tampon is expelled from the first member. The applicator further includes a second member telescopically mounted in the second end of the first member. The second member is adapted to expel the tampon through the insertion tip as it is pushed into the first member. The tampon applicator is also disclosed in combination with a catamenial tampon.

公开(公告)号：ZA956975B

公开(公告)日：1996-03-28

申请号：ZA956975

申请日：1995-08-21

Applicant: KIMBERLY CLARK CO

Inventor： NIELSEN STEVEN JAMES ,  KRUEGER ALLAN JAMES ,  RASMUSSEN NOEL JOHN ,  WEYENBERG JEFFREY MICHAEL

IPC: A61F13/26 ,  B31B17/00 ,  B31F1/00 ,  B32B ,  A61F

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for forming a curl on an end of a tubular member. The apparatus includes first and second members. The first member is capable of holding the tubular member and has an external shoulder beyond which the first end of the tubular member extends a set amount. The second member is coaxially aligned with and is engageable with the first end of the tubular member. The second member includes a pilot which is sized to be inserted into the first end of the tubular member. The second member also includes a sleeve which surrounds the pilot and cooperates with the external shoulder when the second member engages the first end of the tubular member to form a curling chamber. The second member further includes a curling element positioned between the pilot and the sleeve which is capable of contacting the first end of the tubular member. The apparatus further includes means for rotating one of the members and means for moving the members into engagement. As the members engage, the curling element contacts the first end of the tubular member and forms a curl thereon within the confines of the curling chamber.

公开(公告)号：AU3411495A

公开(公告)日：1996-03-14

申请号：AU3411495

申请日：1995-08-21

Applicant: KIMBERLY CLARK CO

Inventor： NIELSON STEVEN JAMES ,  KRUEGER ALLAN JAMES ,  RASMUSSEN NOEL JOHN ,  RENTMEESTER TAMMY JO ,  TEWS RICHARD ROY ,  WEYENBERG JEFFREY MICHAEL

IPC: A61F13/26

公开(公告)号：CA2196593A1

公开(公告)日：1996-02-29

申请号：CA2196593

申请日：1995-08-21

Applicant: KIMBERLY CLARK CO

Inventor： NIELSON STEVEN JAMES ,  KRUEGER ALLAN JAMES ,  RASMUSSEN NOEL JOHN ,  RENTMEESTER TAMMY JO ,  TEWS RICHARD ROY ,  WEYENBERG JEFFREY MICHAEL

IPC: A61F13/26

Abstract: A tampon applicator is disclosed which has a semi-spherically shaped insertion tip for facilitating insertion of a catamenial tampon into a woman's vagina. The tampon applicator includes a first member capable of housing an absorbent tampon. The first member has a central longitudinal axis and first and second ends. An insertion tip is integrally formed on the first end of the first member and extends outwardly therefrom. The insertion tip contains an aperture which extends therethrough and has a side wall which is aligned essentially parallel to the central longitudinal axis. The insertion tip contains a plurality of pleats arranged to form a semi-spherical configuration. The pleats are capable of expanding radially outwardly as the tampon is expelled from the first member. The applicator further includes a second member telescopically mounted in the second end of the first member. The second member is adapted to expel the tampon through the insertion tip as it is pushed into the first member. The tampon applicator is also disclosed in combination with a catamenial tampon. An apparatus and method are also disclosed for crimping, pleating and forming a tip on a hollow tube.