Tampon applicator with finger grip

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.degree., 90.degree., 180.degree., and 270.degree. 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

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

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Inventors:	Edgett; Keith J. (Middletown, DE), Jorgensen; Robert T. (Middletown, DE)
Assignee:	Playtex Products, Inc. (Westport, CT)
Appl. No.:	D/242,804
Filed:	November 15, 2005

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29205162	May 10, 2004	D515212
	29179185	Apr 4, 2003	D492033

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/141
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/141,135 ;604/14,15,11,206,367,363,904,902,17,18,385.17 ;606/191

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Primary Examiner: Simmons; Ian
Assistant Examiner: Lee; Christopher
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Ohlandt, Greeley, Ruggiero & Perle, L.L.P.