Tampon applicator with finger grip

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Description

FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of a tampon applicator according to the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a side view of the tampon applicator of FIG. 1, wherein the tampon applicator rotated 0°, 90°, 180°, and 270° has substantially identical side views to FIG. 2;

FIG. 3 is a front view of the tampon applicator of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the tampon applicator of FIG. 1.

Claims

The ornamental design for a tampon applicator with finger grip, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D572362
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 15, 2005
Date of Patent: Jul 1, 2008
Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc. (Westport, CT)
Inventors: Keith J. Edgett (Middletown, DE), Robert T. Jorgensen (Middletown, DE)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Assistant Examiner: Christopher Lee
Attorney: Ohlandt, Greeley, Ruggiero & Perle, L.L.P.
Application Number: 29/242,804