AU8745398A - Lubricant dispenser - Google Patents
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- AU8745398A AU8745398A AU87453/98A AU8745398A AU8745398A AU 8745398 A AU8745398 A AU 8745398A AU 87453/98 A AU87453/98 A AU 87453/98A AU 8745398 A AU8745398 A AU 8745398A AU 8745398 A AU8745398 A AU 8745398A
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- Prior art keywords
- holder
- reservoir
- coating composition
- applicator device
- plunger
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- 239000000314 lubricant Substances 0.000 title claims description 14
- 239000008199 coating composition Substances 0.000 claims description 18
- 239000000203 mixture Substances 0.000 claims description 10
- 238000007789 sealing Methods 0.000 claims description 3
- 238000010276 construction Methods 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000011248 coating agent Substances 0.000 claims 1
- 238000000576 coating method Methods 0.000 claims 1
- 230000002745 absorbent Effects 0.000 description 3
- 239000002250 absorbent Substances 0.000 description 3
- 238000010521 absorption reaction Methods 0.000 description 3
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 description 2
- 230000002175 menstrual effect Effects 0.000 description 2
- 229920000742 Cotton Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 210000004369 blood Anatomy 0.000 description 1
- 239000008280 blood Substances 0.000 description 1
- 210000001124 body fluid Anatomy 0.000 description 1
- 239000010839 body fluid Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000007423 decrease Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000003247 decreasing effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000000835 fiber Substances 0.000 description 1
- 235000019271 petrolatum Nutrition 0.000 description 1
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
- A61F13/00—Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads
- A61F13/15—Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
- A61F13/20—Tampons, e.g. catamenial tampons; Accessories therefor
- A61F13/26—Means for inserting tampons, i.e. applicators
- A61F13/28—Means for inserting tampons, i.e. applicators with lubricating means
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- Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
- Vascular Medicine (AREA)
- Epidemiology (AREA)
- Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Public Health (AREA)
- Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
- Absorbent Articles And Supports Therefor (AREA)
- Coating Apparatus (AREA)
- Containers And Packaging Bodies Having A Special Means To Remove Contents (AREA)
- Orthopedics, Nursing, And Contraception (AREA)
Description
WO 99/11210 PCT/IB98/01358 1 LUBRICANT DISPENSER 5 Field of the invention This invention relates to disposable applicator device for a fluent coating composition. More particularly, the invention relates to lubricant dispensers for 10 tampons, which may be a tampon intended for the absorption of menstrual flow, or an absorbent tampon intended for some other, for example, medical use. Background of the invention 15 The tampons used are generally made of highly absorbent materials, such as sterilized cotton fiber, or other highly absorbent fibers. In medical use, tampons are mainly used for the post-operative or post-curettage absorption of blood and body fluids. However, tampons are most used for the absorption of normal menstrual discharge, 20 in other words, as sanitary protection. It is an object of the present invention to provide a device allowing that lubricant may discretely be carried around in a purse or a handbag and can be applied to a tampon without soiling the hands of the user. It is a further object of the present invention to 25 provide a lubricant device allowing that a thin layer of lubricant may be evenly applied to the surface of the tampon. These objects are meet by the device described herein after. 30 Summary of the invention WO 99/11210 PCT/IB98/01358 2 The present invention encompasses an applicator device (10) having: - walls (12) defining a cylinder shaped reservoir (14) for a fluent coating composition (16), the cylinder (14) having a mouth opening (18), 5 - a holder, in the form of a cup (20) which defines a chamber (23) which is shaped and dimensioned to receive at least part of an elongate member requiring to be coated with the fluent coating composition (16), the holder being fitted snugly into the mouth of the opening (18) of the cylinder (14), the holder (20) being provided with a plurality of uniformly spaced openings (22) for permitting 10 the coating composition (16), to be fed from the reservoir (14) into the holder (20), - feed means in the form of a displaceable plunger (30) provided inside the reservoir (14), the plunger being sized and dimensioned for snugly engaging with the inner surface of the walls (12) and, 15 - a cup shaped closure end-cap (40) which is provided to snugly fit over a reduced diameter region (13) of the walls (12), thereby effectively sealing the fluent coating composition (16), in the applicator (10) from the outside. 20 Detailed description of the invention The invention is now described, by way of non-limiting example, with reference to the following diagrammatic drawings, in which 25 Figure 1 shows, in axial cross-section, a disposable applicator device, broadly in accordance with the invention; and Figure 2 shows a sectional view of the applicator device taken at 11-11 in Figure 1. 30 In the drawing, reference numeral (10) generally indicates a disposable applicator device for a fluent coating composition, broadly in accordance with the invention.
WO 99/11210 PCT/IB98/01358 3 The applicator device (10) has walls (12) defining a cylinder shaped reservoir (14) for a fluent coating composition (16), preferably a coating composition, in the form of a petroleum jelly lubricant, the cylinder (14) having a mouth opening (18). 5 A foraminous holder, in the form of a cup (20) which defines a chamber (23) which is shaped and dimensioned to receive at least part of an elongate member, such as a tampon (25) (part of which is shown in the broken lines) requiring to be coated with fluent coating composition (16) such as a lubricant composition, is fitted snugly into 10 the mouth of the opening (18) of the cylinder (14). Feed means in the form of a displaceable plunger (30), having drive means is provided inside the reservoir (14), the plunger (30) being sized and dimensioned for snugly engaging with the inner surface of the walls (12). The drive means is in the 15 form of a screw threaded rotable shaft (32) connected to a knurled rotatable knob (34). The shaft (32) is screw threadedly engaged with the plunger (30), lipstick dispenser fashion. The plunger (30) is displaceable within the cylinder by the rotation of the knob (34) and the shaft (32), thereby increasing and decreasing the volume (36) of the reservoir (14) between the plunger (30) and the holder (20) which is 20 inserted into the reservoir (14). The holder (20) is provided with a plurality of uniformly spaced openings (22) for permitting the coating composition (16), e.g., a lubricant composition, to be fed from the reservoir (14) into the holder (20). 25 An annulus (42) is defined between the cylinder (14) and the holder (20). The coating composition (16), preferably a lubricant composition, is fed into the annulus (42) by the action of the plunger (30) being driven towards the holder (20) and increasing the composition pressure in the annulus (42), thereby forcing the composition through 30 the holes (22) into the holder (20).
WO 99/11210 PCT/IB98/01358 4 In use, an elongate member (25), preferably a tampon, is inserted into the holder (20) through the opening (24). The knob (34) is rotated to displace the plunger (30) towards the holder (20). This effectively decreases the volume of the reservoir which causes the coating composition, preferably the lubricant composition, to flow through 5 the openings (22) and onto the elongate member (25). In order to achieve an even distribution of the coating composition, typically a lubricant composition, on that portion of the elongate member (25), typically a tampon, positioned in the holder (20), the tampon is twisted relative to the applicator device (10). The tampon (25) can then be withdrawn from the applicator device and used in a conventional fashion. 10 A cup shaped closure end-cap (10) is provided to snugly fit over a reduced diameter region (13) of the walls (12), thereby effectively sealing the coating composition (16), typically the lubricant composition, in the applicator (10) from the outside. 15 In one embodiment the applicator device is made of a plastic material such as PVC. The walls of the reservoir (14) and the holder (20) may be clipped or glued together or the reservoir (14) and the holder (20) may be of unitary construction.
Claims (5)
1. An applicator device (10) having: - walls (12) defining a cylinder shaped reservoir (14) for a fluent coating 5 composition (16), the cylinder (14) having a mouth opening (18), - a holder, in the form of a cup (20) which defines a chamber (23) which is shaped and dimensioned to receive at least part of an elongate member requiring to be coated with the fluent coating composition (16), the holder being fitted snugly into the mouth of the opening (18) of the cylinder (14), the holder (20) 10 being provided with a plurality of uniformly spaced openings (22) for permitting the coating composition (1C), to be fed from the reservoir (14) into the holder (20), - feed means in the form of a displaceable plunger (30) provided inside the reservoir (14), the plunger being sized and dimensioned for snugly engaging with 15 the inner surface of the walls (12) and, - a cup shaped closure end-cap (40) which is provided to snugly fit over a reduced diameter region (13) of the walls (12), thereby effectively sealing the fluent coating composition (16), in the applicator (10) from the outside. 20
2. An applicator device (10) according to claim 1 wherein the plunger has drive means typically in the form of a screw threaded rotatable shaft (32) connected to a knurled rotable knob (34), the shaft (32) being screw threadedly engaged with the plunger (30). 25
3. An applicator device (10) according to any of the preceding claims wherein the elongate member is a tampon.
4. An applicator device (10) according to any of the preceding claims wherein the coating composition is a lubricant composition. 30 WO 99/11210 PCT/IB98/01358 6
5. An applicator device (10) according to any of the preceding claims wherein the walls of the reservoir (14) and the holder (20) are clipped or glued together or the reservoir (14) and the holder (20) are of a unitary construction.
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZA97/7963 | 1997-09-04 | ||
| ZA977963 | 1997-09-04 | ||
| PCT/IB1998/001358 WO1999011210A1 (en) | 1997-09-04 | 1998-08-31 | Lubricant dispenser |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| AU8745398A true AU8745398A (en) | 1999-03-22 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU87453/98A Abandoned AU8745398A (en) | 1997-09-04 | 1998-08-31 | Lubricant dispenser |
Country Status (8)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| EP (1) | EP1023023A1 (en) |
| JP (1) | JP2001514045A (en) |
| KR (1) | KR20010023479A (en) |
| CN (1) | CN1271266A (en) |
| AU (1) | AU8745398A (en) |
| BR (1) | BR9812430A (en) |
| CA (1) | CA2302312A1 (en) |
| WO (1) | WO1999011210A1 (en) |
Families Citing this family (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP2120816B1 (en) * | 2007-02-21 | 2012-05-23 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Pessary and lubricant system and method |
| NL2010597C2 (en) * | 2013-04-09 | 2014-10-13 | Ministry Of Joy B V | DEVICE FOR TAMPONS, METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING THEM. |
Family Cites Families (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US4424054A (en) * | 1978-05-17 | 1984-01-03 | Kcdp Corporation | Fluid-expansible contraceptive tampon and applicator |
| US4553965A (en) * | 1978-05-17 | 1985-11-19 | Shepard Conn | Fluid-expansible contraceptive tampon and applicator |
| US4421504A (en) * | 1981-09-08 | 1983-12-20 | Kline Larry H | Lubricating object injector utilizing a single plunger |
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- 1998-08-31 KR KR1020007002124A patent/KR20010023479A/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1998-08-31 AU AU87453/98A patent/AU8745398A/en not_active Abandoned
- 1998-08-31 JP JP2000508319A patent/JP2001514045A/en active Pending
- 1998-08-31 BR BR9812430-7A patent/BR9812430A/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1998-08-31 CA CA002302312A patent/CA2302312A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 1998-08-31 CN CN98809311A patent/CN1271266A/en active Pending
- 1998-08-31 WO PCT/IB1998/001358 patent/WO1999011210A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1998-08-31 EP EP98938867A patent/EP1023023A1/en not_active Withdrawn
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
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| EP1023023A1 (en) | 2000-08-02 |
| WO1999011210A1 (en) | 1999-03-11 |
| KR20010023479A (en) | 2001-03-26 |
| CN1271266A (en) | 2000-10-25 |
| CA2302312A1 (en) | 1999-03-11 |
| BR9812430A (en) | 2000-09-19 |
| JP2001514045A (en) | 2001-09-11 |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| MK5 | Application lapsed section 142(2)(e) - patent request and compl. specification not accepted |