Packaged tampon

Abstract

A packaged tampon (1) with a cylindrical absorbent body (10) having a front end (11) tapering in the longitudinal direction of the tampon and a rear end (12) opposite the front end (11) having at least one retrieval string (13), wherein the tampon (1) is packaged in a single sleeve (2) made of at least one film (20) which tightly and completely encloses the tampon (1) from the outside, wherein the single sleeve (2) has at least one weakening line (3) extending transversely to the longitudinal direction of the tampon and extending around at least three-quarters of the circumference of the tampon, characterized in that the weakening line (3) is positioned such that a point of the weakening line (3) furthest from the rear end (12) of the tampon (1) has a distance to the rear end (12) of the tampon (1) that is less than or equal to the outer diameter (D) of the cylinder of the rear end. (12) of the tampon (1) is,wherein the individual casing (2) of the tampon (1) can be opened using a single hand.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a packaged tampon with a cylindrical absorbent body, which has a front end tapering in the longitudinal direction of the tampon and a rear end opposite the front end, having at least one retrieval string, wherein the tampon is packaged in a single cover made of at least one film which tightly and completely encloses the tampon from the outside, wherein the single cover has at least one weakening line extending transversely to the longitudinal direction of the tampon by at least three quarters of the tampon circumference.

[0002] It is known from the prior art to package tampons using a film that has a tear strip or a weakened line for opening the tampon packaging. With regard to the tampon packaging, great importance is placed on ensuring that it can be opened as quietly and easily as possible.

[0003] German patent application DE 42 37 795 A1 discloses a tampon package with a weakening line located approximately one-third of the tampon's length from its rear end. To allow the weakening line to be torn open silently and without leaving any packaging residue, it features varying material strengths. The tampon package is opened by a twisting motion, requiring opposing forces on both sides of the weakening line, exerted by the user. This typically necessitates opening the package with both hands. Furthermore, opening the package can be difficult if the user has wet or freshly lotioned hands, as the twisting motion can easily cause the user to slip off the package, preventing them from applying the necessary force to break the weakening line.

[0004] German patent application DE 10 2004 036 058 A1 describes a foil or paper packaging for a tampon, which also features a weakening line. This weakening line runs continuously through the center of the packaging and is free of holes. The weakening line is designed to break cleanly under pressure, particularly by folding, allowing the tampon to be removed by separating the two halves of the packaging. To achieve this, the packaging is folded perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the packaging or the tampon, causing the packaging to break opposite the fold. Depending on the degree of folding, the opening around the circumference of the packaging varies in length. Therefore, to fully open the packaging, it is necessary to fold it several times at different points and in different directions, or to additionally twist the two ends of the packaging, separated by the weakening line, in opposite directions.This twisting motion is only possible with both hands.

[0005] The German patent application DE 102 14 579 A1 proposes a packaging material sheet with at least one weakening line for opening a tampon package made from the same material. By breaking the weakening line, the packaging material sheet should at least partially peel away from the tampon. The weakening line can be broken by compression and / or bending, or by applying at least partially opposing force to the packaging material sheet. Both hands are required for this process.

[0006] Document DE 10 2008 063 520 A1 describes a washable multilayer film.

[0007] German patent application DE 18 07 734 A describes a sanitary article in the form of a tampon, which is equipped with active substances that are intended to be released to the user during use. In the sanitary article, the active ingredient is encased in a membrane, through which the active ingredient is then released during use.

[0008] The object of the present invention is to provide a tampon with a single cover, the single cover of which can be opened easily and hygienically with just one hand.

[0009] The problem is solved by a tampon of the type specified above, in which the weakening line is positioned such that a point on the weakening line furthest from the rear end of the tampon has a distance to the rear end that is less than or equal to the outer diameter of the cylinder of the rear end of the tampon.

[0010] The weakening line, which in the present invention is arranged at the rear end of the tampon at a distance from the rear end that is less than or equal to the outer diameter of the rear end of the tampon, can be easily and quickly opened by applying force towards the tampon and a superimposed pushing motion towards the rear end of the tampon. Such force and movement can, for example, be applied particularly easily with the thumb of one hand, while one or more of the remaining fingers of the same hand grasp and hold the tampon in the palm. Thus, the individual wrapper of the packaged tampon according to the invention can be easily opened with a single hand, whereupon the opened wrapper can be easily removed from the tampon, and the unwrapped tampon is ready for use.

[0011] The force applied to the individual wrapper, combined with the superimposed movement towards the rear end of the tampon, causes the wrapper to be at least partially torn along the weakening line, creating an opening in the wrapper and allowing the tampon to be removed. Preferably, the weakening line is only severed to the extent that a rear end of the wrapper, separated from a front end by the weakening line, springs away from the tampon, but remains partially connected to the front end, allowing the wrapper to be removed from the tampon in one piece. This has the advantage that, after unwrapping the tampon, the user only has to handle and dispose of a single piece of packaging.This is achieved by typically applying force to the weakening line only from one side of the packaging, so that the individual sleeve on the opposite side, where no force is applied, remains intact.

[0012] This is particularly advantageous for cellophane or polypropylene sleeves, which can be used as individual sleeves for packaging the tampon according to the invention, since disposing of several packaging components is often difficult due to their electrostatic charge.

[0013] According to the invention, the weakening line is advantageously formed around at least three-quarters of the tampon's circumference, but can also be provided around the entire tampon. In principle, it is also possible with the present invention not to form the weakening line around the entire tampon's circumference.

[0014] A further advantage of the snap-off rear end of the individual wrapper from the tampon is that the retrieval string provided at the rear end of the tampon is easily accessible to the user. In the present invention, the snap-off rear end of the wrapper can even cause the retrieval string to snap off completely, thus making it even easier to access. In contrast, with tampon packaging designs known from the prior art, the problem often arises that the retrieval string remains hidden in the rear end of the tampon after it has been removed from the packaging, making it difficult for the user to access.

[0015] The fact that, according to the invention, the weakening line is provided at the rear end of the tampon has the further advantage that the front tampon area remains protected by the individual wrapper during the opening of the packaging and does not have to be touched, which could be unhygienic.

[0016] According to the invention, the weakening line is designed in such a way that the user does not have to exert much force when destroying the weakening line, while on the other hand, accidental destruction of the weakening line is avoided.

[0017] Preferably, the weakening line is formed by means of a laser or mechanical perforation.

[0018] It has proven particularly advantageous if the tampon has only a single weakening line, since such a tampon is, on the one hand, particularly productive and cost-effective to manufacture and, on the other hand, easy to open. However, in principle, other embodiments of the packaged tampon according to the invention can also have two or more weakening lines.

[0019] Preferably, the maximum distance of the weakening line to the rear end of the tampon is less than 16 millimeters when the tampon is a super-plus tampon with an outer cylinder diameter greater than 16 and less than or equal to 18 millimeters; less than 13 millimeters when the tampon is a super tampon with an outer cylinder diameter greater than 13 and less than or equal to 16 millimeters; less than 11 millimeters when the tampon is a regular tampon with an outer cylinder diameter greater than 11 and less than or equal to 13 millimeters; and less than 10 millimeters when the tampon is a mini tampon with an outer cylinder diameter greater than 10 and less than or equal to 11 millimeters.In particular, an arrangement of the weakening line with such distances to the rear end of the tampon allows the rear end of the individual cover to simply slide over the rear end of the tampon when the weakening line is destroyed, thus making the tampon easily accessible for removal from the front part of the individual cover. However, in other embodiments of the tampon according to the invention, the weakening line can also have a different distance to the rear end of the tampon. In such cases, however, the rear end of the individual cover may not spring back from the rear end of the tampon, but rather must be pulled off after the weakening line is destroyed.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the weakening line is wavy. This offers the advantage that the weakening line of the individual wrapper, preferably designed as a continuous material before use as packaging material for tampons, is not damaged when the individual wrapper is wound onto a roll and stored. Particularly when the weakening line is created by laser treatment of the individual wrapper material, a ridge can form along the weakening line. This ridge can cause the weakening line to burst and be damaged when the individual wrapper, designed as a continuous material, is wound onto the roll and stored. This is due to the direct superimposition of the ridge with each winding and the associated increased stress at these points. If the weakening line is wavy, the weakening line, when wound onto the roll, lies, for example,The single shell, designed as a continuous material, is not placed directly on top of each other, thus avoiding increased stress and a resulting, unwanted destruction of the weakening line.

[0021] However, in alternative embodiments of the packaged tampon according to the invention, the weakening line can also be straight, curved, zigzag-shaped and / or in another form.

[0022] It has proven particularly advantageous if the waves of the attenuation line have a maximum amplitude of 1 to 10 millimeters, preferably 2 to 5 millimeters, and particularly preferably 2 millimeters, and a maximum wavelength of 300 to 800 millimeters, preferably 400 to 600 millimeters, and particularly preferably 490 to 510 millimeters. It can be advantageous to provide the smallest possible amplitude for the waves of the attenuation line to allow for easy and quick opening of the individual wrapper. Furthermore, it has also proven advantageous if the wavelength of the waves of the attenuation line is adjusted depending on the diameter of the tampon to be packaged and the resulting width of the individual wrapper.In further embodiments of the tampon according to the invention, the wavelength as well as the amplitude of the waves of the attenuation line can also have sizes that deviate from the specified dimensions.

[0023] In a particularly preferred embodiment of the packaged tampon according to the invention, the individual cover is partially overlapping and wrapped around the tampon, wherein the weakening line is provided on the individual cover in such a way that the weakening lines cross over each other in an overlap area of ​​the individual cover.

[0024] By crossing the weakening line in the overlap area, it is possible to prevent the weakening line from being severed when opening the individual cover by destroying the weakening line in the overlap area. Accordingly, when the individual cover is opened, the rear end of the individual cover springs away from the rear end of the tampon, but remains connected to the front end of the individual cover in the overlap area, so that the individual cover can be removed from the tampon in one piece.

[0025] It is sufficient if the weakening line crosses at least once in the overlap area; however, in further embodiments of the tampon according to the invention, it can also cross multiple times.

[0026] In an alternative, equally suitable embodiment of the packaged tampon according to the invention, the individual wrapper is partially overlapped and wrapped around the tampon, but no material weakening is provided in the overlap area of ​​the individual wrapper. This can be achieved, for example, during the production of the weakening line by interrupting the weakening process at adjustable time intervals. Mechanical weakening tools, such as grooved wheels that act rotaryally on the material of the individual wrapper, are suitable for this purpose.

[0027] In advantageous embodiments of the present invention, the overlap area has a width of 3 to 11 millimeters, preferably 5 to 10 millimeters, and particularly preferably 7 to 9 millimeters. For example, the overlap area can be set to 9 millimeters regardless of the tampon size. The width of the overlap area can preferably be selected depending on the diameter of the tampon. In other embodiments of the tampon according to the invention, the overlap area can, of course, have a different width.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment of the packaged tampon according to the invention, the material thickness of the individual wrapper at weakening points along the weakening line is at least one-third of the material thickness of the individual wrapper outside the weakening line. This ensures that the individual wrapper is easy to open while still being sufficiently robust to prevent unintentional opening. In alternative embodiments of the tampon according to the invention, the weakening line can also be comparatively thicker or thinner.

[0029] Preferably, the weakening line is designed as a dashed line, which makes it particularly easy to destroy and also inexpensive to produce. The dashed weakening line preferably does not have continuous holes to protect the tampon from bacteria, water, or similar substances, but is instead characterized only by lines of thinner and thicker material. However, it is also possible for the weakening line to have perforations with material ridges in between.

[0030] It has proven particularly advantageous if the material thickness-reduced or perforated lines of the weakening line have a length of 1 to 6 millimeters, preferably 1 to 5 millimeters, particularly preferably 2 to 3 millimeters, and a line spacing of 0.5 to 4.0 millimeters, preferably 1.5 to 3.0 millimeters, particularly preferably 2.5 millimeters, is provided between two adjacent material thickness-reduced or perforated lines of the weakening line.

[0031] For reasons of stability and ease of opening, it has also proven advantageous if the material thickness of the single shell in web areas between the material-thinned or perforated lines of the weakening line is smaller than the material thickness of the single shell in the areas outside the weakening line.

[0032] Particularly preferred is a lower coefficient of friction between an inner surface of the single sleeve facing the tampon and the tampon than between an outer surface of the single sleeve facing away from the tampon and the tampon. In other words, in this embodiment of the invention, an inner surface of the single sleeve facing the tampon is smoother than an outer surface of the single sleeve facing away from the tampon. This allows the single sleeve to be easily opened and detached from the tampon due to the grippy outer surface and the smooth inner surface.

[0033] In principle, according to the present invention, it is sufficient if the individual wrapper is made of a single-layer film. However, in specific embodiments of the packaged tampon according to the invention, the individual wrapper is made of at least two predominantly identical single films or of a multi-layer film. This provides better protection of the tampon from external influences such as moisture, grease, dirt, and the like.

[0034] If printing is provided on the individual wrapper of the tampon, it is preferably on the outside of the wrapper. In particular embodiments of the present invention, however, printing can be provided between individual films or between layers of a multi-layered film of the individual wrapper. Such a design of the individual wrapper is particularly suitable when packaging scented tampons, since the fragrances of the tampon do not come into direct contact with the printing and thus cannot dissolve or wash out the printing ink.

[0035] In alternative embodiments of the tampon according to the invention, the individual wrapper can also be made of more than two films or of just a single film. Furthermore, the printing need not be located between the films, but can also be applied to the outside of the film. Likewise, the individual wrapper can also be designed without any printing at all.

[0036] Preferably, the individual liner has a marking that is arranged on or pointing towards the weakening line. Particularly preferably, this marking is a print on the individual liner, but it can also be embossed on the individual liner or be an object attached to the individual liner.

[0037] In principle, any conceivable sign, symbol, lettering, word, or similar can be used as a marker. However, an arrow, a word such as "Open here," or an illustration with opening instructions is advantageous, as it clearly shows the user where force must be applied along the weakening line to open the individual sleeve.

[0038] Particularly preferred is the marking arranged opposite the overlap area, since the single sleeve can be opened particularly easily in an area opposite the overlap area and opening the single sleeve in this area largely prevents the weakening line in the overlap area from being destroyed.

[0039] Preferred embodiments of the present invention, their structure, function and advantages are explained in more detail below with reference to figures, wherein Fig. Figure 1 schematically shows a design variant of a packaged tampon according to the invention in a side view from the front; Fig. Figure 2 schematically shows a variant of a single cover usable for the formation of an embodiment of the packaged tampon according to the invention in a top view; Fig. Figure 3 schematically shows a possible embodiment of a tampon according to the invention in a side view from behind; Fig. Figure 4 schematically shows another embodiment of a packaged tampon according to the invention in a side view; and Fig. Figure 5 schematically shows an embodiment of a packaged tampon according to the invention with an open single wrapper in a side view.

[0040] Fig. Figure 1 schematically shows a variant embodiment of a packaged tampon 1 according to the invention in a side view from the front, wherein the tampon 1 has a cylindrical absorbent body 10, a tapered front end 11 and a rear end 12 opposite the front end 11, which has a retrieval string 13.

[0041] The tampon 1 is tightly and completely enclosed on the outside by a single sheath 2, which in the illustrated embodiment is made of polypropylene, but in other embodiments of the invention can also be made of cellophane or another film or film-like material. The single sheath 2 has a front end 21 and a rear end 22 separated from the front end 21 by a weakening line 3.

[0042] The weakening line 3 is, as in Fig. Figure 1 shows a weakening line 3 provided at the rear end 12 of the tampon 1, wherein a point on the weakening line 3 furthest from the rear end 12 of the tampon 1 has a distance I to the rear end 12 that is smaller than the outer diameter D of the rear end 12 of the tampon 1. In alternative embodiments of the tampon 1 according to the invention, however, the weakening line 3 can also have a distance I to the rear end 12 of the tampon 1 that is equal to the outer diameter D of the tampon 1.

[0043] In Fig. Figure 2 schematically shows a variant of a foil 20 forming a single envelope 2 in a top view, using the same reference symbols as in Fig. 1 refers to identical components, therefore reference is made to their previous description.

[0044] The foil 20 has a wave-shaped attenuation line 3, which exhibits harmonic waves with an amplitude y of 2 millimeters and a wavelength x of 502 millimeters. In alternative embodiments of the present invention, the attenuation line 3 need not exhibit harmonic waves, but may also exhibit irregular waves. Furthermore, the amplitude and / or the wavelength of the waves of the attenuation line 3 may also have different dimensions in further embodiments of the packaged tampon 1 according to the invention.

[0045] In the illustrated embodiment, the weakening line 3 is formed as a dashed line, as this allows the single casing 2 to be opened particularly easily and quietly. Here, the weakening line 3 has dashes 31 with a length b of 3 to 4 millimeters and ribs 32 spaced apart from each other by the dashes 31, with a length a of 0.5 millimeters. In alternative embodiments of the invention, the weakening line 3 can also have other dash and rib lengths.

[0046] In the illustrated embodiment, the material thickness of the individual sheath 2 at the lines 31 is one-third of the material thickness of the individual sheath 2 outside the weakening line 3. The webs 32 have a material thickness that is greater than the material thickness of the lines 31 and less than the material thickness of the individual sheath 2 outside the weakening line 3. In the illustrated example, the weakening line 3 is designed without through holes to prevent contamination of the tampon 1 and / or contact of the tampon 1 with liquids.

[0047] In alternative embodiments of the tampon 1 according to the invention, not shown, the weakening line 3 can also be designed as a continuous line, a dash-dotted line, a line with small through-holes, or in a completely different form. Likewise, in other variants, the weakening line 3 need not be wavy, but can also be straight, zigzag-shaped, or a combination of these and / or other forms.

[0048] For packaging tampon 1, for example, the in Fig. 2 illustrated film 20 wrapped around the tampon 1 in such a way that an overlap area 4 is formed in which longitudinal ends 23, 24 of the film 20 lie on top of each other.

[0049] Fig. Figure 3 schematically shows a possible embodiment of a tampon 1 according to the invention in a side view from the rear, in which the overlap area 4 is visible. Also in Fig. 3. The same reference symbols denote the same components, therefore reference is made to the above explanations regarding these.

[0050] The weakening line 3 is positioned on the foil 20 such that it crosses over itself within the overlap area 4. This crossing of the weakening line 3 prevents it from being completely severed when the tampon 1 is opened. Accordingly, the individual wrapper 2 can be removed from the tampon 1 in one piece, significantly simplifying handling for the user. In alternative embodiments, the weakening line 3 can cross over itself more than once within the overlap area 4. Furthermore, it is also possible that the weakening line 3 does not cross over itself at all; this can occur, for example, if the weakening line 3 is straight.

[0051] It is also possible that the weakening line 3 does not fully extend around the tampon 1, with no material weakening being provided, in particular in the overlap area 4. Such a variant of the packaged tampon 1 according to the invention also prevents the end 22 of the individual sleeve 2 from completely separating from the remaining material of the individual sleeve 2 located at the front end 11 of the tampon 1.

[0052] The overlap area 4 has a preferred width of 6 to 10 millimeters, in the example shown 9 millimeters, but may also have a different width in other embodiments. It is also possible that the individual sleeve 2 does not have an overlap area 4 at all, but rather that the longitudinal ends 23, 24 of the film 20 are joined together flush with each other.

[0053] Fig. Figure 4 schematically shows another embodiment of a packaged tampon 1 according to the invention in a side view, wherein here too the same reference drawings denote the same components, which is why reference is made to the preceding description of these.

[0054] In the illustrated embodiment of the packaged tampon 1 according to the invention, the individual wrapper 2 has a marking 5 to indicate, for example, to a user at which point on the weakening line 3 opening of the individual wrapper 2 is most easily possible. The marking 5 can be, as in the illustration in Fig. In the illustrated embodiment 4, the marking 5 can be an arrow pointing to the spot where the user must apply force. However, in alternative embodiments of the invention, the marking 5 can also be lettering, a sequence of images, and / or any other symbol.

[0055] In the example shown, marking 5 is positioned on the tampon 1 such that it is opposite the overlap area 4. Opening the individual cover 2 opposite the overlap area 4 offers the advantage that a comparatively small force is required to open the individual cover 2, and damage to the weakening line 3 in the overlap area 4, where damage to the weakening line 3 is to be avoided if possible, is prevented.

[0056] In alternative embodiments of the packaged tampon 1 according to the invention, the marking 5 can also be placed directly on the weakening line 3 or at another location on the individual wrapper 2. Furthermore, the marking 5 can also be a different size than that shown in Fig. 4 illustrated. In particular, if several weakening lines 3 are present, several markings 5 ​​may also be provided on the single shell 2, which may have the same or different forms of design.

[0057] Depending on the embodiment of the tampon 1 according to the invention, the marking 5 can also have different haptic properties than the rest of the single cover 2, in order to, for example, make it possible to feel the marking 5 and / or to open the single cover 2 more easily.

[0058] Fig. Figure 5 schematically shows an embodiment of a tampon 1 according to the invention with an open single cover 2 in a side view, wherein also in Fig. Five identical reference symbols denote identical components, which is why reference is made to their previous description.

[0059] Destroying the weakening line 3 outside the overlap area 4 causes the rear end 22 of the single sheath 2 to spring away from the tampon 1, thus exposing the rear end 12 of the tampon 1. The springing away of the rear end 22 of the single sheath 2 from the tampon 1 releases the retrieval string 13 from the tampon 1, making it accessible to the user.

[0060] Opening the single cover 2 opposite the overlap area 4 does not cut the weakening line 3 in the overlap area 4, thus leaving the front end 21 and the rear end 22 of the single cover 2 connected. Accordingly, after partially cutting the weakening line 3, the single cover 2 can be pulled off the tampon 1 in one piece towards the front end 11 of the tampon 1.

[0061] Furthermore, in certain embodiments of the tampon 1 according to the invention, it may also be desirable that the weakening line 3 is completely severed and that the single casing 2 detaches from the tampon 1.

Claims

[1] Packaged tampon (1) with a cylindrical absorbent body (10) having a front end (11) tapering in the longitudinal direction of the tampon and a rear end (12) opposite the front end (11) having at least one retrieval string (13), wherein the tampon (1) is packaged in a single sleeve (2) made of at least one film (20) which tightly and completely encloses the tampon (1) from the outside, wherein the single sleeve (2) has at least one weakening line (3) extending transversely to the longitudinal direction of the tampon and extending around at least three-quarters of the circumference of the tampon, characterized by, that the weakening line (3) is positioned such that a point of the weakening line (3) furthest from the rear end (12) of the tampon (1) has a distance to the rear end (12) of the tampon (1) that is less than or equal to a cylinder outer diameter (D) of the rear end (12) of the tampon (1), wherein the single casing (2) of the tampon (1) can be opened by means of a single hand. [2] Packaged tampon according to claim 1, characterized by that the single shell (2) has only a single weakening line (3). [3] Packaged tampon according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the maximum distance of the weakening line (3) to the rear end (12) of the tampon (1) is less than 16 millimeters when the tampon (1) is a super-plus tampon having a cylinder outer diameter (D) greater than 16 and less than or equal to 18 millimeters; when the tampon (1) is a super tampon having a cylinder outer diameter (D) greater than 13 and less than or equal to 16 millimeters, it is less than 13 millimeters; when the tampon (1) is a regular tampon having a cylinder outer diameter (D) greater than 11 and less than or equal to 13 millimeters, it is less than 11 millimeters; and when the tampon (1) is a mini tampon having a cylinder outer diameter (D) greater than 10 and less than or equal to 11 millimeters, it is less than 10 millimeters. [4] Packaged tampon according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the weakening line (3) is wavy. [5] Packaged tampon according to claim 4, characterized by , that the waves of the weakening line (3) have a maximum amplitude of 1 to 10 millimeters, preferably of 2 to 5 millimeters, particularly preferably of 2 millimeters. [6] Packaged tampon according to one of claims 4 or 5, characterized by , that the waves of the attenuation line (3) have a maximum wavelength of 300 to 800 millimeters, preferably of 400 to 600 millimeters, particularly preferably of 490 to 510 millimeters. [7] Packaged tampon according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the single cover (2) is partially overlapping wrapped around the tampon (1), wherein the weakening line (3) is provided on the single cover (2) such that the weakening line (3) crosses over in an overlap area (4) of the single cover (2). [8] Packaged tampon according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by , that the single sheath (2) is wrapped partially overlapping around the tampon (1), wherein no material weakening is provided in an overlap area (4) of the single sheath (2). [9] Packaged tampon according to claim 7 or 8, characterized by , that the overlap area (4) has a width of 3 to 11 millimeters, preferably 5 to 10 millimeters, particularly preferably 7 to 9 millimeters. [10] Packaged tampon according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the material thickness of the single shell (2) at weakening points of the weakening line (3) is at least one third of the material thickness of the single shell (2) outside the weakening line (3). [11] Packaged tampon according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the weakening line (3) is formed in the form of a dashed line. [12] Packaged tampon according to claim 11, characterized by, that material thickness-reduced or perforated lines (31) of the weakening line (3) have a length of 1 to 6 millimeters, preferably of 1 to 5 millimeters, particularly preferably of 2 to 3 millimeters, and a line spacing between two adjacent material thickness-reduced or perforated lines of the weakening line (3) of 0.5 to 4.0 millimeters, preferably of 1.5 to 3.0 millimeters, particularly preferably of 2.5 millimeters is provided. [13] Packaged tampon according to one of claims 11 or 12, characterized by , that the material thickness of the single shell (2) along the weakening line (3) in areas of webs (32) between the material thickness-weakened or perforated lines (31) of the weakening line (3) is smaller than the material thickness of the single shell (2) outside the weakening line (3). [14] Packaged tampon according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the coefficient of friction between an inner surface of the single sheath (2) oriented towards the tampon (1) and the tampon (1) is lower than between an outer surface of the single sheath (2) pointing away from the tampon (1) and the tampon (1). [15] Packaged tampon according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the single envelope (2) is formed from at least two predominantly congruent single films or from a multilayer film. [16] Packaged tampon according to claim 15, characterized by , that printing is provided between the individual films or between layers of the multi-layered film. [17] Packaged tampon according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the single shell (2) has a marking (5) arranged on or pointing towards the weakening line (3). [18] Packaged tampon according to claims 7 or 8 and 17, characterized by, that the marking (5) is positioned opposite the overlap area (4).

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