Reusable tampon applicators, methods of manufacture, and methods of use

摘要

Disclosed are reusable tampon applicators, methods of use, and methods of manufacture thereof. A reusable tampon applicator comprises a cylindrical body, and a pusher for pushing a tampon through the cylindrical body during tampon insertion. The cylindrical body comprises a base opening at a distal end for inserting the tampon into a straight barrel connected to a convex apex at a proximal end. The convex apex comprises a slit opening for the tampon to pass through during tampon insertion. The slit opening extends from the proximal end to the distal end to form a full slit on a first lateral side of the cylindrical body; it further extends from the proximal end towards the distal end to form a partial slit on a second lateral side. Such reusable tampon applicators provide a hygienic and eco-friendly alternative to disposable tampon applicators.

主权项

1. A reusable tampon applicator, comprising:
a hollow cylindrical body for holding a tampon for tampon application, the cylindrical body comprising a distal end and a proximal end, and a base opening at the distal end for inserting the tampon into a straight barrel connected to a convex apex at the proximal end,
wherein the cylindrical body comprises a transition portion and a base grip portion at the distal end,wherein an external diameter of the base grip portion is larger than an external diameter of the straight barrel,wherein the convex apex comprises a slit opening for the tampon to pass through during tampon application,wherein the slit opening extends from the proximal end to the distal end to form a full slit on a first lateral side of the cylindrical body, andwherein the slit opening extends from the proximal end towards the distal end to form a partial slit on a second lateral side of the cylindrical body, opposite to the first lateral side of the cylindrical body, wherein the partial slit is shorter in length along the cylindrical body than the full slit; and a pusher, for telescopic insertion into the cylindrical body, and for pushing the tampon out from the slit opening during tampon application.