阅读说明：本技术 棉条施加器 (Tampon applicator ) 是由 R·本德雷尔·维拉 于 2019-07-16 设计创作，主要内容包括：本发明涉及一种棉条施加器,包括：阴道插入管(11)和柱塞(12),该阴道插入管用于容纳待使用的棉条(T),该柱塞同轴地安装在管(11)的一端中并且用于通过管(11)的第二端推动和释放棉条(T)。根据本发明,施加器(1)能够重复使用,并且插入管(11)包括侧窗(13),在使用者每次使用施加器之前,能够通过侧窗(13)将棉条(T)插入到插入管(11)中。(The present invention relates to a tampon applicator comprising: a vaginal insertion tube (11) for containing a tampon (T) to be used, and a plunger (12) coaxially mounted in one end of the tube (11) and for pushing and releasing the tampon (T) through a second end of the tube (11). According to the invention, the applicator (1) is reusable, and the insertion tube (11) comprises a side window (13) through which the tampon (T) can be inserted into the insertion tube (11) before each use of the applicator by the user.)

1. Tampon applicator comprising a vaginal insertion tube (11) for accommodating a tampon (T) to be used, and a plunger (12), the plunger (12) being coaxially mounted at a first end of the tube (11) and being adapted to push and release the tampon (T) through a second end of the tube (11); characterized in that the applicator (1) is reusable, the insertion tube (11) comprising a side window (13) adapted to insert the tampon (T) into the tube (11) before each use of the applicator by a user.

2. The tampon applicator according to claim 1, wherein the tampon applicator comprises a protective shell (2), the protective shell (2) being adapted to accommodate the applicator (1) in a non-operative or transport position in which the applicator does not accommodate any tampon and the plunger is accommodated in the vaginal insertion tube.

Technical Field

The present invention is applicable in the field of female private hygiene, in particular tampon applicators, and relates to a tampon applicator comprising a vaginal insertion tube for accommodating a tampon to be used, and a plunger coaxially mounted in a first end of said tube and for pushing and releasing the tampon through a second end of said vaginal insertion tube.

The tampon applicator has technical features intended to allow reuse of the tampon applicator, and the user applies the tampon using the same applicator as desired.

Background

Tampon applicators for inserting a tampon into the vaginal cavity and preventing menstrual fluid or any other type of menstrual fluid from escaping are well known today.

These applicators comprise a vaginal insertion tube containing a respective tampon and a plunger mounted coaxially at a first end of the tube and for pushing and releasing the tampon through a second end of the tube during application of the tampon.

Each of the currently known commercially available tampon applicators comprises a respective tampon therein, so that once the tampon is applied, the applicator, which is usually made of a plastic material, is usually disposed of and disposed of at will, which can create environmental problems, especially for fish and certain animals (such as turtles), where ingestion of these applicators can be a health hazard, including life.

The disposal of each used tampon applicator means a large amount of waste.

Therefore, a technical problem to be solved is to develop a tampon applicator that satisfactorily solves the above problems.

Disclosure of Invention

The object of the tampon applicator of the present invention is of the above-mentioned type and is described in the preamble of claim 1. The tampon applicator of the present invention has constructional features intended to allow reuse of the applicator, so that it is not necessary to discard each used tampon applicator.

The tampon applicator comprises a vaginal insertion tube designed to accommodate a tampon to be used, and a plunger coaxially mounted at a first end of the tube and for pushing and releasing the tampon through a second end of the tube.

According to the present invention, the tampon applicator of the present invention is reusable, for which purpose the insertion tube comprises a side window adapted to introduce the tampon into the tube before each use of the applicator by the user.

The side window allows the user to insert the tampon into the insertion tube before using the tampon and repeat the operation with the same applicator each time the tampon is used.

In this way, the same applicator can be reused by inserting a new tampon into the vaginal insertion tube through the side window and avoiding discarding the applicator each time the tampon is used.

According to the invention, the tampon applicator comprises a protective casing adapted to accommodate the applicator in a non-operative or transport position, in which the applicator does not accommodate any tampon and the plunger is accommodated in the vaginal insertion tube, the applicator assembly occupying a minimum of space.

The protective case allows the applicator to be stored after use, maintaining sufficient hygienic conditions to prevent contamination of the applicator after use, or in the event that cleaning is not immediately required after application.

To facilitate cleaning and reuse of the applicator under proper hygienic conditions, it has been foreseen that the protective shell and the tampon applicator are made of plastic or other hypoallergenic material, which can be easily washed or cleaned.

Drawings

To supplement the description made and to facilitate an understanding of the characteristics of the invention, the present description is accompanied by a set of drawings in which the following figures are shown by way of illustration and not limitation:

fig. 1 shows a front view of an embodiment of a tampon applicator according to the present invention, the plunger being moved towards the outside of the insertion tube.

Fig. 2 shows a front view of the applicator of fig. 1 in a non-operational or transport position.

Fig. 3 and 4 show views of the tampon applicator of the present invention during insertion of the tampon through the side window of the insertion tube, and the tampon applicator contained within the applicator tube ready for use, respectively.

Fig. 5 shows a front view of the tampon applicator in the same non-operating or transport position as in fig. 2, the tampon applicator being accommodated in a protective casing, the protective casing being sectioned along a longitudinal plane.

Detailed Description

As can be seen in fig. 1 and 2, the tampon applicator is indicated as a whole with (1) and comprises a vaginal insertion tube (11) and a plunger (12) mounted at a first end of the tube, the plunger (12) being axially displaceable between two positions shown in fig. 1 and 2.

The tampon applicator is reusable, for which purpose the insertion tube (11) comprises a side window (13) adapted to insert the tampon into the tube (11) before use of the tampon, as shown in fig. 3 and 4.

Once the tampon (T) has been inserted into the tube (11), the applicator is used in a conventional manner, moving the plunger towards the inside of the tube to push the tampon and release it through the opposite end of the tube (11).

Thereafter, when the user needs to apply a new tampon, the plunger (12) is moved to the initial position shown in fig. 1 sufficiently to free the side window (13) and allow a new tampon to be inserted into the barrel (11).

As shown in fig. 5, the tampon applicator has a protective shell (2) adapted to accommodate the applicator (1) in a non-operative or transport position, which is also shown in fig. 2.

In this position, the applicator occupies minimal space, which makes the protective case of similar size to lipstick, even configuration and shape, thereby facilitating careful transport.

In the embodiment shown in fig. 5, the protective case includes a body (21) and a cover (22) coupled to each other in the axial direction, but the protective case (2) may have any other shape as this does not affect the essence of the present invention.

Finally, it should be mentioned that both the applicator (1) and the casing (2) are made of waterproof material, such as plastic material or other material that can be easily cleaned without deterioration, to ensure adequate hygienic conditions.

Once the essence and preferred embodiments of the present invention have been fully described, the materials, shapes, sizes and arrangements of the elements can be modified for proper purposes, as long as this does not imply a change in the essential features of the invention claimed below.