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US 6,746,418 B1Granted
Methods of lubricating a tampon and a tampon lubricated thereby
AssigneePlaytex Products, Inc.
InventorsSuzanne Pauley, Jacqueline Davis, Dane R. Jackson
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AssigneePlaytex Products, Inc.
InventorsSuzanne Pauley, Jacqueline Davis, Dane R. Jackson
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There is provided a tampon pledget or tampon applicator that is covered by a wrapper having microcapsules thereon. Alternatively, the microcapsules may simply be disposed on the tampon pledget or tampon applicator. The microcapsules may contain a lubricant or a fragrance or a combination of both. The microcapsules may be ruptured prior to inserting the tampon pledget or tampon applicator and the resultant free-flowing lubricant and/or fragrance is spread on the tampon pledget, tampon applicator, or a combination thereof. The lubricant increases the ease and comfort of inserting and positioning the tampon pledget or tampon applicator. The amount of lubricant desired may be controlled by varying the pressure applied to the microcapsules. Thus, the number of microcapsules ruptured can be controlled by varying the pressure applied.
A tampon pledget having an exterior surface, said exterior surface having a plurality of microcapsules thereon, a substantial number of said plurality of microcapsules having a lubricant therein, wherein said plurality of microcapsules may be ruptured, as desired, for the purpose of spreading said lubricant on said exterior surface, wherein said plurality of microcapsules are adhered to said exterior surface by a binding material selected from the group consisting of:
A tampon applicator having an exterior surface, said exterior surface being coated with a plurality of microcapsules, a substantial number of said plurality of microcapsules having a lubricant therein, wherein said plurality of microcapsules may be ruptured, as desired, for the purpose of spreading said lubricant on said exterior surface.
A wrapper for a tampon applicator or tampon pledget comprising a body having an interior surface coated with a plurality of microcapsules, a substantial number of said plurality of microcapsules having a lubricant therein, wherein said plurality of microcapsules may be ruptured, as desired, for the purpose of spreading said lubricant on a tampon pledget, a tampon applicator, or a combination thereof, and wherein said plurality of microcapsules are on said interior surface by a binding material.
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