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Reusable feminine hygiene system
   
Document Number
US Patent 5429627
Issued Date
July 4, 1995
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Abstract
Reusable, washable feminine napkins and panty liners have multiple absorbent layers encasing a fluid imperiable layer. The napkin has a side opening pocket for an extra absorbent filler pad. Both the napkin and the panty liner employ a centrally located mounting device which is not connected to the fluid imperiable layer.
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Owner
Lotus Trading Company (Seattle, WA)
Published
July 4, 1995
Application Number
08/057,533
Filed
May 4, 1993
US Classification
604/358   270/41 604/378 604/385.15 604/391 604/393 604/397 604/402
Int'l Classification
A61F   13/15   (20060101)  
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USPTO Field of Search
604/358   604/378   604/381   604/382   604/385.1   604/391   604/393   604/397   604/398   604/399   604/402   270/32   270/37   270/40   270/41  
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