TAMPAD FEMININE MENSTRUAL PAD

Abstract

An absorbent menstrual pad with an integrated conically shaped vaginal insert is provided. In some embodiments, the present invention may provide for an integrated conically shaped vaginal insert that has a base ridge consisting of a higher absorbent material. The present invention may also provide perforated connections allowing a user to modify the width and length of the absorbent menstrual pad and remove the wings from the menstrual pad.

Claims

1. An absorbent menstrual pad for absorbing menstrual blood that is expelled from a user's vaginal cavity, comprising: a base menstrual pad with first and second length sides, and; an integrated conically shaped vaginal insert comprised of fluid absorbing material extending substantially perpendicular to the base menstrual pad, located at a central position on the menstrual pad from the menstrual pad's front, rear, right, and left edges.

2. An absorbent menstrual pad of claim 1, wherein the integrated conically shaped vaginal insert is made of high absorbent material.

3. An absorbent menstrual pad as recite in claim 2, wherein the integrated conically shaped vaginal insert has a base ridge, having a higher level of absorbency than the conically shaped vaginal insert, and connecting to the top layer of the base menstrual pad.

4. An absorbent menstrual pad of claim 1, wherein the absorbent menstrual pad consists of a core fluid absorbing material positioned between top absorbent layer and a bottom non-absorbent layer.

5. An absorbent menstrual pad as recited in claim 4, wherein the bottom non-absorbent layer has a centrally positioned adhesive zone extending parallel along the length of the menstrual pad, where said centrally positioned adhesive zone has a peelably applied separating material that can be peeled off of the centrally positioned adhesive zone allowing the menstrual pad to secure to an undergarment surface.

6. An absorbent menstrual pad for absorbing menstrual blood that is expelled from a user's vaginal cavity, comprising: a base menstrual pad with first and second length sides; an integrated conically shaped vaginal insert comprised of fluid absorbing material extending substantially perpendicular to the base menstrual pad, located at a central position on the menstrual pad from the menstrual pad's front, rear, right, and left edges; and first and second wings centrally positioned along the first and second length sides of the base menstrual pad and the integrated conically shaped vaginal insert.

7. An absorbent menstrual pad of claim 6, comprising a primary perforated connector extending around the perimeter of the base menstrual pad.

8. An absorbent menstrual pad as recited in claim 7, wherein the primary perforated connector is positioned at least inch from the menstrual pad's front, rear, right, and left edges.

9. An absorbent menstrual pad of claim 6, comprising a secondary perforated connector positioned on the left and right side of the base menstrual pad.

10. An absorbent menstrual pad as recited in claim 9, wherein the secondary perforated connector is positioned at least inch from the outer edge of the primary perforated connector.

11. An absorbent menstrual pad as recited in claim 10, wherein the outer edge of the secondary perforated connector is attached to the first and second wings centrally positioned along the first and second length sides of the base menstrual pad.

12. An absorbent menstrual pad of claim 6, wherein the absorbent menstrual pad consists of a core fluid absorbing material positioned between top absorbent layer and a bottom non-absorbent layer.

13. An absorbent menstrual pad as recited in claim 12, wherein the bottom non-absorbent layer has an adhesive zone extending parallel along the length of the menstrual pad and parallel along the length of the first and second wings, where said adhesive zones have a peelably applied separating material that can be peeled off of the adhesive zones allowing the menstrual pad to secure to an undergarment surface.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying figures where:

[0018] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a menstrual pad in accordance with at least one embodiment of the invention.

[0019] FIG. 2 shows a top view of a menstrual pad accordance with at least one embodiment of the invention.

[0020] FIG. 3 shows a bottom view a menstrual pad in accordance with at least one embodiment of the invention.

[0021] FIG. 4 shows a right side view of a menstrual pad in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.

[0022] FIG. 5 shows a left side view of a menstrual pad in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.

[0023] FIG. 6 shows a front view of a menstrual pad in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.

[0024] FIG. 7 shows a bottom view of a menstrual pad in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The present invention overcomes the limitations of the prior art by providing a new and more effective menstrual pad with an integrated absorbent vaginal insert.

[0026] All dimensions specified in this disclosure are by way of example only and are not intended to be limiting. Further, the proportions shown in these Figures are not necessarily to scale. As will be understood by those with skill in the art with reference to this disclosure, the actual dimensions and proportions of any embodiment or element of an embodiment disclosed in this disclosure will be determined by its intended use.

[0027] It is to be understood that the drawings and the associated descriptions are provided to illustrate potential embodiments of the invention and not to limit the scope of the invention. Reference in the specification to one embodiment or an embodiment is intended to indicate that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least an embodiment of the invention. The appearances of the phrase in one embodiment, at least one embodiment, or an embodiment in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment.

[0028] Throughout the drawings, reference numbers are re-used to indicate correspondence between referenced elements. In addition, the first digit of each reference number indicates the figure where the element first appears.

[0029] As used in this disclosure, except where the context requires otherwise, the term comprise and variations of the term, such as comprising, comprises and comprised are not intended to exclude other additives, components, integers or steps.

[0030] In the following description, specific details are given to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments may be practiced without these specific detail. Well known features, elements or techniques may not be shown in detail in order not to obscure the embodiments.

[0031] Turning attention to FIG. 1, a top perspective view of a menstrual pad in accordance with at least one embodiment of the invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a viewer may perceive a menstrual pad 101, with an integrated conically shaped vaginal insert 102, having a base member that is parallel to the top layer of the menstrual pad 103, with a ridge having additional absorbency strength 104. In some embodiments, the present invention may provide for wings on the on the right side 105 and left side 106 of the menstrual pad 101.

[0032] With respect to FIG. 2, a top view of a menstrual pad accordance with at least one embodiment of the invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a viewer may perceive a perforated line 201 that is at least inch from the menstrual pad edge 202, with a secondary perforated line 203 that is at least inch from the outer edge of the primary perforated line 201 and the inner edge of the secondary perforated line 203 allowing the right wing 105 and left wing 106 to separate from the menstrual pad 101.

[0033] Turning attention to FIG. 3, a bottom view a menstrual pad in accordance with at least one embodiment of the invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a viewer may perceive the bottom 301 of a menstrual pad 101 having a central adhesive zone 302 that extends parallel along the length of the menstrual pad 101. In some embodiments, the present invention may include an adhesive zone 303 on the bottom of the right wing 105 and an adhesive zone 304 on the bottom of the left wing 106.

[0034] With respect to FIG. 4, a right side view of a menstrual pad in accordance with one embodiment of the invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a viewer may perceive the relative thickness 401 of the menstrual pad 101 in relation to the size and shape of the integrated conically shaped vaginal insert 102 and the centrally located adhesive zone 302.

[0035] With respect to FIG. 5, a left side view of a menstrual pad in accordance with one embodiment of the invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a viewer may perceive the relative thickness 501 of the menstrual pad 101 in relation to the size and shape of the integrated conically shaped vaginal insert 102 and the centrally located adhesive zone 302.

[0036] Turning attention to FIG. 6, a front view of a menstrual pad in accordance with one embodiment of the invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a viewer may perceive the width of the right wing 105 and the left wing 106 in relation to the height 601 of the integrated conically shaped vaginal insert 102.

[0037] With respect to FIG. 7, a rear view of a menstrual pad in accordance with one embodiment of the invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a viewer may perceive the width of the right wing 105 and the left wing 106 in relation to the height 701 of the integrated conically shaped vaginal insert 102.

Conclusions, Ramifications, and Scope

[0038] Although the present invention has been described with a degree of particularity, it is understood that the present disclosure has been made by way of example and that other versions are possible. As various changes could be made in the above description without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be illustrative and not used in a limiting sense. The spirit and scope of the appended claims should not be limited to the description of the preferred versions contained in this disclosure.

[0039] All features disclosed in the specification, including the claims, abstracts, and drawings, and all the steps in any method or process disclosed, may be combined in any combination, except combinations where at least some of such features and/or steps are mutually exclusive. Each feature disclosed in the specification, including the claims, abstract, and drawings, can be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent or similar features.

[0040] Any element in a claim that does not explicitly state means for performing a specified function or step for performing a specified function should not be interpreted as a means or step clause as specified in 35 U.S.C. 112.

[0041] While the menstrual pad configured with an integrated conically shaped vaginal insert with removably attached right and left wings generally described herein has been disclosed in connection with a number of embodiments shown and described in detail, various modifications should be readily apparent to those of skill in the art.