EP1467705A2 — Therapeutic agent delivery tampon
Assigned to Kimberly Clark Worldwide Inc · Expires 2004-10-20 · 22y expired
What this patent protects
A tampon (22) is adapted to deliver a therapeutic agent, the tampon (22) including a body (50) having a proximal end and a distal end, the body (50) including an absorbency zone (70) adjacent the distal end, wherein the absorbency zone includes absorbent material; an application …
USPTO Abstract
A tampon (22) is adapted to deliver a therapeutic agent, the tampon (22) including a body (50) having a proximal end and a distal end, the body (50) including an absorbency zone (70) adjacent the distal end, wherein the absorbency zone includes absorbent material; an application zone (66) adjacent the proximal end and spaced apart from the distal end; and a therapeutic agent positioned substantially within the application zone. A method produces a device for delivering a therapeutic agent, the method including manufacturing a tampon having a body with a distal end, a proximal end, an absorbency zone adjacent the distal end, and an application zone adjacent the proximal end; and locating a therapeutic agent substantially within the application zone.
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