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US 4,305,391 AGranted
Double wrapped tampon
AssigneeKimberly-Clark Corporation
InventorDavid M. Jackson
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Abstract
A tampon having an absorbent core with two fluid permeable wraps is provided. The combination of two wrapping layers aids in withdrawal particularly when a superabsorbent material is used as part of the absorbent and also may aid in the prevention of reverse fluid flow from the saturated tampon.
Claims9
A tampon comprising in combination:
- (a) an absorbent matrix;
- (b) withdrawal means;
- (c) a fluid pervious outer wrap selected from the group consisting of polyolefins and polyesters;
- and,
- (d) a fluid pervious inner wrap selected from the group consisting of meltblown polyolefins, meltblown polyolefin/pulp mixtures and polyesters, the outer wrap having a lower loft and basis weight than the inner wrap.
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