Tampon

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D1039690
  • Patent Number
    D1,039,690
  • Date Filed
    Tuesday, September 1, 2020
    4 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, August 20, 2024
    8 months ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D24 124
    • D24 125
    • D24 141
    • CPC
    • A61F13/2085
    • A61F13/20
    • A61F13/2034
    • A61F13/2037
    • A61F13/2071
    • A61F13/202
    • A61F13/2002
    • A61F13/2022
    • A61F13/2042
    • A61F13/2091
    • A61F13/2051
  • International Classifications
    • 2402
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a top front perspective view of a tampon showing our design;



FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof;



FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view thereof;



FIG. 4 is a right-side elevation view thereof;



FIG. 5 is a left-side elevation view thereof;



FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,



FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.


Broken lines shown in the drawings represent portions of the tampon that form no part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a tampon, as shown and described.
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