Title: Tampon inserter

Abstract: A tampon inserter is disclosed of the type in which an insertion tube is pulled outwardly, withdrawing it from the tampon, which is left behind in a body cavity. An easily-assembled three-piece construction is described, which includes an outer tube, a retainer for the tampon fixedly connected within the outer tube, and an insertion tube slidably interposed therebetween. A collar on the outer tube controls depth of insertion.

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Inventors: Nigro, Louis V. (Saugus, MA, US)

Application Number: 659489
Filing Date: 1976-02-19
Publication_date: 1977-09-20
Assignee: The Gillette Company (Boston, MA)
Primary Class(es): 604/14
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US Patent Ref:

702570	Jun, 1902	Lohlein	128/263.
2155285	Apr, 1939	Wilkerson	128/263.
3090385	May, 1963	Brecht	128/263.
3101713	Aug, 1963	Sargent	128/263.
3699962	Oct, 1972	Hanke	128/263.
3983868	Oct, 1976	Ring	128/263.

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Primary Examiner: Howell, Kyle L.
Assistant Examiner: Thaler, Michael H.
Attorney: Wise; Richard A., Bratlie; Oistein J., Slater; Mandel E.