Tampon having saturation indicator

摘要

An improved absorbent hygiene article, such as a tampon, has a detachably connected saturation indicator. The saturation indicator is calibrated, and preferably indicates the degree of saturation of the corresponding article by staining or swelling. One may check saturation of the hygiene article through various means including visual or tactile inspection of the indicator after it has been pulled out of the article. In this manner it is possible, without having to remove the article, to determine whether or not it is advisable to change the article. In one embodiment, the saturation indicator is detachably connected to the underlying article by an adhesive that releases when it becomes moist. In this manner the inability to easily remove the indicator is, in itself, an indication of lack of saturation beyond a predetermined threshold.

主权项

1. An improved tampon including:
a. An absorbent material having a proximal end and a distal end; b. A withdrawal string substantially permanently attached to said absorbent material; and c. A saturation indicator detachably connected to said absorbent material and extending beyond said distal end, said saturation indicator proportionally indicative of menses saturation in said absorbent body.