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°, 90°, 180°, and 270° 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°, 90°, 180°, and 270° 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°, 90°, 180°, and 270° 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°, 90°, 180°, and 270° 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.
	
	  
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