TAMPON APPLICATOR HAVING IMPROVED GRIPPING FEATURES

摘要

The present invention relates to applicators comprising an elongate insertio n member having an insertion end and a gripper end opposite thereof, wherein t he gripper end has an indentation with a shoulder on each end of the indentatio n. The shoulder most proximal the insertion end provides resistance to finger slip during the step of inserting the applicator into a body cavity. Whereas the shoulder most proximal the gripper end provides resistance to finger sli p during the step of expelling material substantially contained by the applicator. The shoulder most proximal the gripper end also provides secure handling of the applicator while removing the applicator from the body after the expulsion step has been completed.