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 having a petal base defined by the lowest point of a slot between the spaced apart petals and a petal length extending from the petal base to a petal distal end; c. wherein the insertion tip has a tip length defined from a point 5 mm below the petal bases and extending to the petal distal ends; d. wherein the insertion tip along the tip length comprises a wall thickness angle of greater than or equal to 0.4 degrees.