USD492033S1 - Tampon applicator assembly - Google Patents
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FIG. 1 is a first perspective view of a tampon applicator according to the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a second perspective view of the tampon applicator of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a side view of the tampon applicator of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a first end view of the tampon applicator of FIG. 1; and,
FIG. 5 is a second end view of the tampon applicator of FIG. 1.
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- The ornamental design for the tampon applicator assembly, as shown and described.
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US29/205,162 USD515212S1 (en) | 2003-04-04 | 2004-05-10 | Tampon applicator barrel with finger grips |
US29/242,804 USD572362S1 (en) | 2003-04-04 | 2005-11-15 | Tampon applicator with finger grip |
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