#$%^&*AU2013231156B220170907.pdf#####Abstract of the Disclosure The present invention relates to an intravaginal tampon for feminine hygiene includes a generally cylindrical absorbent pledget and a withdrawal element operatively connected to the generally cylindrical pledget proximate to the withdrawal end thereof. The absorbent pledget includes a mass of fibers compressed into a self sustaining shape and a sheet-like fluid-permeable cover substantially enclosing the mass of fibers. The absorbent pledget has formed thereon or therein a plurality of detached groove forms. At least two of said detached groove forms each has a length, measured along the groove, that is at least 150% of the length of the pledget each has a major axis having a generally longitudinal orientation and each has a turn proximate to at least one of the insertion end and the withdrawal end.1/17 21 23 22-\ o 22 43 23:% -N 43 -40 4441-41 -40 2520 42 42--44 24 24 30 10 30 21
