Applicator for feminine care device

摘要

Applicators for inserting feminine care devices into the body are provided. The applicators include an applicator barrel having unique insertion tip designs. The insertion tips employ a plurality of petals that can have an inflection or bending point above the bases of the petals.

主权项

1. An applicator for inserting feminine care devices into the body, the applicator comprising:
a. a barrel comprising an insertion tip proximal a first end; b. a plurality of spaced apart petals disposed about the insertion tip, each of the petals including a petal base, a petal distal end, a petal length between the petal base and the petal distal end, and a petal thickness; c. wherein the petal thickness varies in a non-uniform manner along the petal length via a petal thickness step change comprising two or more wall thickness taper angles.