#$%^&*AU2013231155B220171207.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 at least one continuous groove form comprising a plurality of substantially longitudinal groove segments linked only to form a turn located alternatively proximate the insertion end and withdrawal end and wherein the continuous groove form extends around at least 1800 about the circumference of the generally cylindrical absorbent pledget.1/15 23 22N 106b 25-l 41b 20 40 41a 152 41a~ 24- 106a 1030 FIG.F 4lf 10-21 Fl G. 1
