| # | Country | Total Patents | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) | 5 | |
| #2 | EPO (European Patent Office) | 4 | |
| #3 | Spain | 2 | |
| #4 | United States | 2 | |
| #5 | Japan | 1 | |
| #6 | Republic of Korea | 1 |
| # | Industry | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Medical technology | |
| #2 | Machines |
| # | Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Implantable devices | |
| #2 | Unspecified technologies |
| # | Name | Total Patents |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Shimatani Kazuo | 15 |
| #2 | Shimatani Sumie | 4 |
| Publication | Filing date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| WO8909586A1 | Tampon packaging member | |
| US5041080A | Tampon applicator | |
| WO8904159A1 | Tampon inserting device | |
| ES2013800A6 | Procedure for manufacture of a catamenial tampon | |
| EP0432263A1 | Sanitary tampon | |
| JPH027957A | Tampon |