Tampon applicator with finger grip

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a first embodiment of a tampon applicator with finger grip according to the present invention;

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

FIG. 3 is a front view of the tampon applicator with finger grip of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the tampon applicator with finger grip of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a front perspective view of a second embodiment of a tampon applicator with finger grip according to the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a side view of the tampon applicator with finger grip of FIG. 5, wherein the tampon applicator with finger grip rotated 0.degree., 90.degree., 180.degree., and 270.degree. has identical side views to FIG. 6;

FIG. 7 is a front view of the tampon applicator with finger grip of FIG. 5;

FIG. 8 is a rear view of the tampon applicator with finger grip of FIG. 5;

FIG. 9 is a front perspective view of a third embodiment of a tampon applicator with finger grip according to the present invention;

FIG. 10 is a side view of the tampon applicator with finger grip of FIG. 9, wherein the tampon applicator with finger grip rotated 0.degree., 90.degree., 180.degree., and 270.degree. has identical side views to FIG. 10;

FIG. 11 is a front view of the tampon applicator with finger grip of FIG. 9;

FIG. 12 is a rear view of the tampon applicator with finger grip of FIG. 9;

FIG. 13 is a front perspective view of a fourth embodiment of a tampon applicator with finger grip according to the present invention;

FIG. 14 is a side view of the tampon applicator with finger grip of FIG. 13, wherein the tampon applicator with finger grip rotated 0.degree., 90.degree., 180.degree., and 270.degree. has identical side views to FIG. 14;

FIG. 15 is a front view of the tampon applicator with finger grip of FIG. 13; and,

FIG. 16 is a rear view of the tampon applicator with finger grip of FIG. 13.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Edgett; Keith (Middletown, DE), Jorgensen; Robert (Middletown, DE)
Assignee:	Playtex Products, Inc. (Westport, CT)
Appl. No.:	D/316,268
Filed:	September 9, 2009

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29262124	Jun 23, 2006	D602587

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/141
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/141,135 ;604/11,14,15,18,363,904

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