Patent
   D977632
Priority
Feb 26 2020
Filed
Feb 26 2020
Issued
Feb 07 2023
Expiry
Feb 07 2038
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The ornamental design for a tampon, as shown and described herein.

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a tampon showing our design;

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right-side elevation view-thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left-side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The break lines shown in FIGS. 1-8 indicate a symbolic break in length. The appearance of any portion between the break lines forms no part of the claimed design.

The broken lines shown in the drawings represent portions of the tampon that form no part of the claimed design.

Meyer, Greta Catherine, Calabrese, Amanda Paige, Zenger, Elijah John Sampson

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