Larisa H Chavenello

US Patent:

60366664, Mar 14, 2000

Filed:

Feb 17, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/024090

Inventors:

Frances K. Peiler - Kaneohe HI
Larisa H. Chavenello - Stamford CT

International Classification:

A61F 1320

US Classification:

604 11

Abstract:

The present invention improves the conventional tampon assembly, wholly and in parts including the tampon assembly for delivery of medicament with an absorbent body having an improved rounded front-end, improved single plunger and dual, telescopic plunger members both incorporating a dosage measurement scale for medicament dosage administration; further improves the hydrophilic body of the tampon, applicator housing and plungers, inserter devices, withdrawal string and any other movable parts operating independently or sychronously. Improvement incorporates medically well known indicators for example, litmus for measuring pH balance, of various shapes, sizes or color-spectrums applied to the tampon assembly, wholly or in parts as described above by means including such as, but not limited to, impregnation within, adherence to, coated with or otherwise applied as is reasonable to maintain the integrity and sufficiency of various indicators for purposes of testing internally or externally excreted biological fluid for detection and identification of bacterium concentration levels present in said biological fluids via corresponding indicator prognosis charts. Moreover, also included in the utility of indicator application in the manufacture are generally absorbent products that utilize the same or similar hydrophilic materials as those used in tampon manufacture such as, but not limited to, sanitary napkins, panty liners, incontinence diapers for babies and adults, bandages and the like, which also incorporates the same well known indicators.