MULTIPLE-COMPONENT TAMPON APPLICATOR

摘要

There is provided a multiple-component tampon applicator (10) formed from at least three separate components. A fingergrip (16) may be formed such that i t is a separate component or is integrally formed with a barrel component. (12 ). Prior to assembly of the applicator and prior to loading the barrel componen t with an absorbent pledget, petals (18) may be formed on the insertion end of the barrel using existing processes and equipment. Alternatively, a separate insertion tip (19) component having petals may be formed. This separate component may then be connected to the barrel component either before or aft er an absorbent pledget is loaded into the barrel component.