A carrier mold having prongs that produces shaped tampons is provided. When subjected to pressure by a pushrod the prongs of the carrier mold flex to substantially or partially open one end of the carrier mold. A method of forming a shaped tampon using the carrier mold is also provided....http://www.google.es/patents/US7981347?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatente US7981347 - Carrier mold