The subject matter disclosed herein is generally directed to methods and compositions for tagging cells of interest, tracking evolution of the tagged cells, and recovering the original tagged cells for further study. Specifically, cells are tagged with a DNA construct encoding a barcode sequence comprising a guide sequence. Barcoded cells can then be recovered using a reporter construct having CRISPR target sequences specific for the cell having a barcode of interest.

The subject matter disclosed herein is generally directed to methods and compositions for tagging cells of interest, tracking evolution of the tagged cells, and recovering the original tagged cells for further study. Specifically, cells are tagged with a DNA construct encoding a barcode sequence comprising a guide sequence. Barcoded cells can then be recovered using a reporter construct having CRISPR target sequences specific for the cell having a barcode of interest.

A hygiene protective pouch comprising: a main panel including a front side, and back side including a plurality of outer edge portions; and secondary panel member. One of the plurality of outer edge portions includes an adhesive thereon adapted such that the main panel can be folded upon itself forming an interior volume that becomes sealed via said adhesive. secondary panel member is smaller in size than said main panel and is includes a plurality of outer edge portions connected to said main portion forming a pocket having an interior volume. The hygiene protective pouch is adapted to receive a soiled hygienic item within the interior volume of the pocket, folded upon itself, and sealed via the adhesive for disposal thereof. A combination is also disclosed of a tampon and a hygiene protective pouch, the combination comprising a tampon and a hygiene protective pouch.

A tampon system comprising a tampon and an outer package is disclosed. The tampon consists of an absorbent member, a gripping member, a non-absorbent tether connected to the absorbent member and the gripping member, and a substantially sealable pouch. The substantially sealable pouch and the tampon are contained within the outer package. The outer package may be sealed and biodegradable.

A pair of disposable light biodegradable plastic/natural rubber or latex-free gloves into the production and packaging of tampons and feminine pads; alternately, the Sani-Hanz gloves could be produced with a tampon pocket in the center for use in holding a tampon of the lady's choice. With one glove to be used during the insertion process, and one in the removal process, the Sani-Hanz would not only act as a barrier to prevent the user's hand and clothing from contamination by blood spatter and blood-borne pathogens, but also act as a handy disposal bag for both the tampon applicator (first glove) and the soiled tampon (second glove).

A menstrual waste collection and disposal device for sanitary collection and disposal of sanitary napkins, panty liners and tampons includes a shell that has a palm face, a first end and a second end. The first end comprises a first tube, a second tube, and a third tube. The second end is open. A first grip, which is coupled to the first tube, and a second grip, which is coupled to the second tube, are positioned proximate to the first end on the palm face. The shell is configured to receive a hand inserted through the second end positioning a thumb in the first tube, an index finger in the second tube, and the remaining fingers of the hand in the third tube. The first grip and the second grip are configured to facilitate grasping of items and in positioning the items on the palm face of the shell.

A catamenial protection kit includes a tampon device having an applicator configured to house and eject a tampon plug for use. The tampon plug has a diameter in a range between ⅜ and ⅝ inches and is removably wrapped in a hygienic wrapping. The kit further includes an absorbent device which is adapted to be releasably affixed to an undergarment of a user. The absorbent device includes an absorbent zone, a non-absorbent peripheral zone circumscribing at least a portion of the absorbent zone, an adhesive provided on a surface opposite of the absorbent zone, and a foldable hygienic wrapper for retaining the absorbent device. The wrapped tampon device is emplaced within the foldable hygienic wrapper. A flexible outer wrapper is configured and dimensions to retain and seal the folded wrapper about the tampon device to form the catamenial protection kit.

A feminine hygiene product wrapper, comprising a front panel having a closed side lengthwise edge, an open side lengthwise edge, a bottom widthwise edge, and a top widthwise edge; a back panel having a closed side lengthwise edge, an open side lengthwise edge, a bottom widthwise edge, and a top widthwise edge; and an expandable side panel having a lengthwise extending first side edge, a lengthwise extending second side edge, a top edge, and a bottom edge, wherein the lengthwise extending first side edge is attached to the open side lengthwise edge of the front panel, and the lengthwise extending second side edge is attached to the open side lengthwise edge of the back panel.

Disclosed is a tampon applicator package assembly having a tampon applicator and a cap having a closed end and an open end. The tampon applicator has a barrel for housing a pledget and a plunger. The plunger has an end portion that is a cap cover that connects to a remainder of the plunger and mates with the cap at the open end to provide a seal with the cap that completely encloses the tampon applicator in the cap. Also disclosed is an assembly having a tampon applicator, a cap having both a closed end and open end, and a cap cover for covering the open end of the cap. When the cap cover is placed on the open end, the open end is sealed and the tampon applicator is completely enclosed in the cap.

A tampon product including a tampon within an applicator assembly is disclosed. The applicator assembly includes a barrel portion joined to a gripping portion, imparted with features that improve utility and convenience for the user. In one example the gripping portion has a rearward edge defining differing first and second lengths. In another example the gripping portion has a lateral outer cross section profile that is substantially oval-shaped, ovoid-shaped, elliptical or stadium-shaped and has major and minor axes, each perpendicular to a longitudinal axis, along first and second lateral perpendicular directions, wherein following absorption of fluid the tampon will expand laterally to a first lateral dimension to a greatest extent along a first lateral direction, and to a lesser second lateral dimension along a second lateral direction 90 degrees from the first lateral direction, wherein the first lateral direction is substantially parallel to one of the major and minor axes.