An apparatus and method are disclosed for reducing the force required to expel a catamenial tampon from a tampon applicator. The tampon applicator is also disclosed. The tampon applicator includes a first member which is capable of housing an absorbent tampon. The first member has an inside diameter,...http://www.google.de/patents/US5501063?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5501063 - Apparatus and method of reducing the force to expel a tampon from a tampon applicator and the applicator itself