Abstract: A packaging system for any manner of personal care products includes a package member configured for receipt of the personal care products therein. The external surface of the package member has a nondescript configuration that is generally not indicative of the types of products carried in the package. A flap member is connected to and repositionable on the external surface of the package member. A first side of the flap member may have product identifying indicia thereon, and a second opposite side of the flap member has a nondescript surface configuration that is not indicative of the personal care products within the package. Attaching devices are disposed to removeably secure the flap member in a first position on the external surface of the package such that the first side having the product identifying indicia thereon is outwardly facing, and in a second position wherein the flap member is flipped over and the second side having the nondescript configuration is outwardly facing.

Abstract: A packaging system for any manner of personal care products includes a package member configured for receipt of the personal care products therein. The external surface of the package member has a nondescript configuration that is generally not indicative of the types of products carried in the package. A flap member is connected to and repositionable on the external surface of the package member. A first side of the flap member may have product identifying indicia thereon, and a second opposite side of the flap member has a nondescript surface configuration that is not indicative of the personal care products within the package. Attaching devices are disposed to removeably secure the flap member in a first position on the external surface of the package such that the first side having the product identifying indicia thereon is outwardly facing, and in a second position wherein the flap member is flipped over and the second side having the nondescript configuration is outwardly facing.

Abstract: An absorbent article including an absorbent body and an adhesive coating applied to a first side of the body permitting a user to attach the body to a preselected surface. The article also includes a covering removably attached to the adhesive coating to prevent attachment of the body before the user removes the covering from the adhesive coating. The covering has a release side for contacting the adhesive coating and a message side opposite the release side. The message side includes indicia directed to communicating a message to the user related to motivating, entertaining, educating, and/or inspiring the user.

Abstract: A tampon applicator is disclosed which includes first and second telescopically assembled members. The first member is designed to house an absorbent tampon. The first member has first and second spaced apart ends and is formed from at least two separate and distinct layers. An insertion tip is integrally formed on the first end of the first member and extends outwardly therefrom. The insertion tip is constructed from at least one of the two distinct layers and has a thickness which is less than that of the first member. The second member is telescopically mounted in the second end of the first member and is adapted to expel the tampon through the insertion tip as it is pushed into the first member.

Abstract: A curved tampon applicator is disclosed having an improved fingergrip for preventing rotation of the applicator during insertion of a catamenial tampon into a woman's vagina. The applicator includes a tubular member having an arcuate shape with a centerline formed on an arc having a predetermined radius of curvature. The tubular member has a stepped outer profile with an enlarged portion designed to house a tampon joined to a smaller fingergrip portion. The tubular member has a forward end through which the tampon is ejected and a rearward end through which a plunger is slidable. The fingergrip portion has a passageway formed therethrough which is sized and configured to receive the plunger and an exterior periphery. Formed on the exterior periphery of the fingergrip portion are first and second pairs of flat surfaces.

Abstract: A thermoplastic applicator is disclosed which exhibits accelerated breakup when immersed in water. The applicator includes a hollow, cylindrically shaped member which holds a pledget. This cylindrically shaped member is constructed of a water-soluble or water-dispersible material and has a wall with a thickness of less than about 0.05 inches (about 12.7 mm). A plurality of grooves are formed in the wail in a predetermined pattern to accelerate breakup of the applicator into small unrecognizable pieces, The grooves have a depth of between about 5 percent to 75 percent of the thickness of the wall. The deeper the grooves, the shorter the time period needed to breakup the applicator.