TAMPON WITH NONPERMEABLE CAP

摘要

A tampon (1) having a nonpermeable cap (5) is placed over a distal end (4) of the tampon. The nonpermeable cap has a tubular wall (6) that surrounds the distal end of the tampon and rests inside the vagina (15). The tubular wall is pushed outward against the walls (16) of the vagina as the tampon expands with the absorption of fluid. The nonpermeable cap prevents liquids from escaping from the vagina or outside fluids being absorbed by the distal end of the tampon and into the vagina.

主权项

1. A tampon comprising:
a substantially cylindrically-shaped main body constructed from an absorbent material; said main body having a proximal end and a distal end; a nonpermeable cap having a tubular wall and an end wall; and said nonpermeable cap being placed over the distal end of the main body so the tubular wall of the nonpermeable cap surrounds the distal end of the main body to prevent the leakage of fluids through the distal end of the main body.