FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tampon applicator showing our new design. The broken line showing is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design;

FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side elevational views being a mirror image thereto;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof, the rear elevational views being a mirror image thereto;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof.

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›1.independentThe ornamental design for a tampon applicator, as shown and described.

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