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A tampon-applicator assembly of reduced length is provided comprising a generally cylindrical absorbent tampon having a proximal end and a distal end and a tampon bore within the tampon extending from said distal end toward the proximal end. A retainer is affixed to the distal end and has a bore the

A tampon-applicator assembly of reduced length is provided comprising a generally cylindrical absorbent tampon having a proximal end and a distal end and a tampon bore within the tampon extending from said distal end toward the proximal end. A retainer is affixed to the distal end and has a bore therethrough coaxial with the tampon bore. A plunger is provided and adapted to be stored within the bore prior to use and to be reciprocated out of the tampon bore when the tampon is to be inserted. Screw threads or longitudinal splines are provided for the plunger to bear against the retainer. The retainer bears against the tampon when insertion pressure is applied. After insertion, the plunger and the retainer are removable.

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A tampon-applicator assembly comprising: a generally cylindrical absorbent tampon having a proximal end and a distal end; a tampon bore within the tampon, longitudinally extending from said distal end toward said proximal end; a retainer affixed to said distal end and having a retainer bore therethr

A tampon-applicator assembly comprising: a generally cylindrical absorbent tampon having a proximal end and a distal end; a tampon bore within the tampon, longitudinally extending from said distal end toward said proximal end; a retainer affixed to said distal end and having a retainer bore therethrough coaxial with said tampon bore; a longitudinally extending plunger adapted to be stored substantially within said bores prior to use and to be reciprocated substantially out of said tampon bore in the direction of from the proximal end toward the distal end when the tampon is to be inserted; first means for said plunger to bear against said retainer when pressure is applied to said plunger in the direction of toward the proximal end during insertion; and second means for said retainer to bear against said tampon when pressure is applied to said plunger in the direction of toward the proximal end during insertion.