초록

An improved tampon system includes a tampon, a sheath which surrounds the tampon and is open at one end, a broad-collared ring with an opening therein for passage of the tampon and the sheath, and a closure which is removably secured over the opening in the ring.

대표청구항 ▼

A tampon system comprising; a tampon; an impermeable sheath which surrounds the tampon and is open at one end, said sheath being unattached to said tampon; a broad-collared ring (i) which has an unobstructed opening therein for passage and withdrawal of a finger and the sheath and (ii) to which the

A tampon system comprising; a tampon; an impermeable sheath which surrounds the tampon and is open at one end, said sheath being unattached to said tampon; a broad-collared ring (i) which has an unobstructed opening therein for passage and withdrawal of a finger and the sheath and (ii) to which the open end of the sheath is affixed such that the opening in the sheath registers with the opening in the ring; and a sanitary sealing closure which is removably secured over the opening in the ring, the above elements being arranged such that (a) the portion of the sheath which contacts the bodily opening is kept sanitary, (b) the tampon, the sheath, and a finger can pass through the opening for digital insertion and location of the tampon, (c) while inserting the tampon, the finger is protected by the impermeable sheath from soiling, and (d) the sheath can be retracted through the opening to provide for clean disposal of the used sheath.