| 摘要 |
An encapsulated catamenial tampon (10) is disclosed which can easily and comfortably be inserted into a woman's vagina. The tampon (10) includes an absorbent (12) having a withdrawal string (14) attached thereto. The absorbent (12) is retained in a dissolvable capsule (20) having a cylindrically shaped base member (22) and a semi-spherically shaped cap member (24). The base member (22) houses at least a portion of the absorbent (12) and contains a first end (26) and a second end (28). The first end (26) is completely open while the second end (28) has an opening (36) formed therein through which the withdrawal string (14) passes. The cap member (24) slightly overlaps the first end (26) of the base member (22) to enclose the absorbent (12). Both the base and cap members (22,24) have a plurality of openings (36,38) formed therethrough which decrease the surface area of the capsule (20) to allow the capsule to dissolve quickly. <IMAGE> |
