Tampon with wick element for improved manufacturability and wicking performance
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602022021943
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2021-03-04
- Filing Date
- 2022-03-02
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2042-03-02
AI Technical Summary
Current tampon designs with wicking members are inefficient and less effective in capturing menstrual fluid, leading to bypass failure and leakage, particularly due to the withdrawal cord acting as an escape route for fluid and residual fluid left near the introitus during tampon change.
The tampon design incorporates a wicking member attached to the withdrawal cord in a non-coaxial configuration, with a trailing portion extending further down the vaginal cavity, and a pledget structure that facilitates efficient fluid absorption and wicking to the pledget, using materials and configurations that optimize hydrophilicity and capillarity for effective fluid transport.
The improved tampon design effectively captures and wicks menstrual fluid to the pledget, reducing leakage by enhancing fluid absorption and ensuring complete capture, even in challenging locations within the vaginal cavity.