EP0245983A2 - Liquid applicator having flocked fabric covering - Google Patents

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EP0245983A2
EP0245983A2 EP87303672A EP87303672A EP0245983A2 EP 0245983 A2 EP0245983 A2 EP 0245983A2 EP 87303672 A EP87303672 A EP 87303672A EP 87303672 A EP87303672 A EP 87303672A EP 0245983 A2 EP0245983 A2 EP 0245983A2
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William George Blasius, Jr.
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Chesebrough Ponds Inc
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/42—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices with pads or like contents-applying means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/10—Details of applicators
    • A45D2200/1009—Applicators comprising a pad, tissue, sponge, or the like
    • A45D2200/1018—Applicators comprising a pad, tissue, sponge, or the like comprising a pad, i.e. a cushion-like mass of soft material, with or without gripping means

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  • the present invention relates to a liquid applicator having a flocked covering at its dispensing outlet.
  • U.S. Patent Nos. 4,050,826 and 4,384,589 each relate to liquid delivery systems which utilize an applicator which is formed from a porous plastic material.
  • the plastic material through which the liquid is dispensed is non-flexible, non-deformable and is formed of a sintered porous synthetic plastic resin having a controlled porosity and having omni-directional interconnecting pores.
  • the pores in such materials are microscopic, subvisual size (10-500 microns).
  • the device shown in U.S. Patent No. 4,384,589 has an absorbent layer of material bonded to the inner top area of its cap, rather than to the porous plastic applicator to absorb any excess liquid from the surface of the applicator head.
  • the applicator of the present invention comprises a container for the liquid to be dispensed which has a wall with at least one aperture therethrough to allow for passage of the liquid during the dispensing act.
  • the covering of flocked fibers is placed over at least over that portion of the wall of the container containing the aperture. The covering is adapted to wick the liquid from the container during the dispensing act and to dispense it therefrom.
  • the applicator of the present invention comprises a squeeze-tube applicator which can be utilized for dispensing for both high and low viscosity fluids.
  • fluids which can be dispensed from the applicator include make-up, lip gloss, moisturizers, foot care products, antiperspirants, and the like.
  • the applicator comprises a container body which, preferably, is of generally tubular shape and is formed of a synthetic polymeric material which allows it to be squeezed.
  • the wall of the container in which the aperture 12 is formed is preferably shaped like a dome is present at the upper end of the container body 11.
  • the aperture must be of sufficiently large size to allow a sufficient volume of liquid to pass therethrough in accordance with the present invention.
  • appropriate screw threads 13 can be formed in the container body 11 below the dome shaped end wall container aperture 12 to allow for closure of the container by means of an appropriate screw cap (not shown).
  • the wall is provided with a suitable dispensing aperture which allows for egress of the materials to be dispensed from the container 11.
  • This wall portion containing the aperture 12 is covered with a flock material 14 which functions by wicking liquid material away from the aperture 12 thereby dispersing the product more evenly over the surface of the flocked material 14.
  • the flocked material is softer, coats more efficiently, and is more cost effective than certain other types of materials that are used in applicators, e.g., urethane foams.
  • the flock material 14 can be a standard type of fabric material which is easily obtainable in the commercial market, if desired.
  • chopped, synthetic fibers can be applied to the adhesively coated outer wall of the container over the aperture or apertures, if desired.
  • the fibers which are to be chosen for use in forming the flock material can be low denier (e.g., 1 to 1-1/2) short (e.g., 0.025 to 0.036 inch), preferably, synthetic fibers.
  • the diameter of the fiber controls the degree of abrasion that will be generated upon use of the product with lower denier fibers being less abrasive.
  • the length will determine the wicking rate and the degree of matting.
  • the thickness of the adhesive and the length of the fibers can total about 0.007 inch.

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Abstract

The liquid applicator described is suitable for dispensing a wide range of liquid materials.
An applicator for a liquid characterised in that it comprises:
  • (a) a container (11) for the liquid having a wall with at least one aperture (12) therethrough to allow for passage of the liquid;
  • (b) a covering of flocked fibers (14) over at least that portion of the wall containing the aperture, said covering being adapted to wick the liquid from the container and dispense it therefrom;
is disclosed.

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  • The present invention relates to a liquid applicator having a flocked covering at its dispensing outlet.
  • Various types of liquid applicators for substances, such as cosmetics, are known. For example, U.S. Patent Nos. 4,050,826 and 4,384,589 each relate to liquid delivery systems which utilize an applicator which is formed from a porous plastic material. The plastic material through which the liquid is dispensed is non-flexible, non-deformable and is formed of a sintered porous synthetic plastic resin having a controlled porosity and having omni-directional interconnecting pores. The pores in such materials are microscopic, subvisual size (10-500 microns).
  • The device shown in U.S. Patent No. 4,384,589 has an absorbent layer of material bonded to the inner top area of its cap, rather than to the porous plastic applicator to absorb any excess liquid from the surface of the applicator head.
  • The applicator of the present invention comprises a container for the liquid to be dispensed which has a wall with at least one aperture therethrough to allow for passage of the liquid during the dispensing act. The covering of flocked fibers is placed over at least over that portion of the wall of the container containing the aperture. The covering is adapted to wick the liquid from the container during the dispensing act and to dispense it therefrom.
  • The applicator of the present invention will be further understood by reference to the Drawings which form a portion of the present specification wherein:
    • Fig. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing the upper portion of a preferred applicator of the present invention; and
    • Fig. 2 is an overhead view of the applicator shown in Fig. 1.
  • In a preferred embodiment the applicator of the present invention comprises a squeeze-tube applicator which can be utilized for dispensing for both high and low viscosity fluids. Non-limiting examples of fluids which can be dispensed from the applicator include make-up, lip gloss, moisturizers, foot care products, antiperspirants, and the like. The applicator comprises a container body which, preferably, is of generally tubular shape and is formed of a synthetic polymeric material which allows it to be squeezed. The wall of the container in which the aperture 12 is formed is preferably shaped like a dome is present at the upper end of the container body 11. The aperture must be of sufficiently large size to allow a sufficient volume of liquid to pass therethrough in accordance with the present invention. Placement of the flock component of the present invention over the microscopic, subvisual pores in the previously described applicators would effectively block flow of liquid into and from the flock component. As shown in Fig. 1, appropriate screw threads 13 can be formed in the container body 11 below the dome shaped end wall container aperture 12 to allow for closure of the container by means of an appropriate screw cap (not shown).
  • As mentioned before, the wall is provided with a suitable dispensing aperture which allows for egress of the materials to be dispensed from the container 11. This wall portion containing the aperture 12 is covered with a flock material 14 which functions by wicking liquid material away from the aperture 12 thereby dispersing the product more evenly over the surface of the flocked material 14. When the saturated flock material 14 is rubbed against a substrate, a uniform, unstreaked coating is left behind. The flocked material is softer, coats more efficiently, and is more cost effective than certain other types of materials that are used in applicators, e.g., urethane foams. The flock material 14 can be a standard type of fabric material which is easily obtainable in the commercial market, if desired. Alternatively, chopped, synthetic fibers can be applied to the adhesively coated outer wall of the container over the aperture or apertures, if desired. The fibers which are to be chosen for use in forming the flock material can be low denier (e.g., 1 to 1-1/2) short (e.g., 0.025 to 0.036 inch), preferably, synthetic fibers. The diameter of the fiber controls the degree of abrasion that will be generated upon use of the product with lower denier fibers being less abrasive. The length will determine the wicking rate and the degree of matting. When the fibers are adhesively bound, the thickness of the adhesive and the length of the fibers can total about 0.007 inch.

Claims (6)

1. An applicator for a liquid characterised in that it comprises:
(a) a container (11) for the liquid having a wall with at least one aperture (12) therethrough to allow for passage of the liquid;
(b) a covering of flocked fibers (14) over at least that portion of the wall containing the aperture, said covering being adapted to wick the liquid from the container and dispense it therefrom.
2. An applicator as claimed in claim 1 wherein the wall is the top wall of the container.
3. An applicator as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 wherein the flock fibers are adhesively bonded to the wall.
4. An applicator as claimed in claim 2 or claim 3 which has screw threads below the top wall.
5. An applicator as claimed in any of claims 1 to 4 wherein the wall containing the aperture is a dome-shaped top wall to which the flock fibers are adhesively bonded.
6. An applicator as claimed in any of claims 1 to 5 wherein the fibers have a denier of from about 1.0 to about 1.5 and a length of from about 0.025 to about 0.035 inch (from about 0.0635 to about 0.0889 cm).
EP87303672A 1986-04-28 1987-04-27 Liquid applicator having flocked fabric covering Withdrawn EP0245983A3 (en)

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GB2254249A (en) * 1991-03-05 1992-10-07 Beautronix Limited Applying fluent materials to the skin
ES2112724A1 (en) * 1994-07-21 1998-04-01 Invest Des Creac Mej Prod Sl Flask (bottle) for perfumes, essences, fragrances and the like
GB2327340A (en) * 1997-07-22 1999-01-27 Synlatex Limited Lotion applicator : mitt
WO1999020148A1 (en) * 1997-10-22 1999-04-29 Kores Holding Zug Ag Pen-shaped liquid applicator
DE19858410A1 (en) * 1998-12-17 2000-06-29 Schwan Stabilo Cosmetics Gmbh Application device
EP1169939A1 (en) * 2000-06-28 2002-01-09 L'oreal Cosmetic applicator comprising two assembled parts, one of them being flock-coated
US6688317B2 (en) 2000-06-28 2004-02-10 L'oreal Packaging and applicator device having an applicator area with privileged feed
CN101020513B (en) * 2006-02-15 2011-05-25 奥里尔股份有限公司 Packaging and application device
FR2953108A1 (en) * 2009-12-01 2011-06-03 Oreal Device for packing e.g. sachet containing cream applied on user's body, has wall defining inner volume receiving cosmetic article with another wall, where external surface of former wall and/or latter wall is partially covered by flocking
US8215861B2 (en) 2006-02-15 2012-07-10 L'oreal Packaging and applicator device
CN105392389A (en) * 2013-07-15 2016-03-09 宝洁公司 Applicator for applying compositions that smooth wrinkles and skin texture imperfections

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GB769416A (en) * 1954-06-11 1957-03-06 Ronald Leopold Demuth Applicator type container
FR1187264A (en) * 1957-11-26 1959-09-09 Utensil for cleaning, maintenance or other treatment of fabrics, skins or other surfaces
US2961679A (en) * 1958-08-27 1960-11-29 Glenn F Claypool Combination container and applicator for cosmetics and the like
US3133308A (en) * 1962-03-29 1964-05-19 House For Men Inc Applicator
FR2142682A2 (en) * 1971-06-23 1973-02-02 Prodef Produits Entretie
WO1986001085A1 (en) * 1984-08-20 1986-02-27 Karin Dahm Stick-type device for applying cosmetic materials

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GB769416A (en) * 1954-06-11 1957-03-06 Ronald Leopold Demuth Applicator type container
FR1187264A (en) * 1957-11-26 1959-09-09 Utensil for cleaning, maintenance or other treatment of fabrics, skins or other surfaces
FR73189E (en) * 1957-11-26 1960-09-23 Utensil for cleaning, maintenance or other treatment of fabrics, skins or other surfaces
US2961679A (en) * 1958-08-27 1960-11-29 Glenn F Claypool Combination container and applicator for cosmetics and the like
US3133308A (en) * 1962-03-29 1964-05-19 House For Men Inc Applicator
FR2142682A2 (en) * 1971-06-23 1973-02-02 Prodef Produits Entretie
WO1986001085A1 (en) * 1984-08-20 1986-02-27 Karin Dahm Stick-type device for applying cosmetic materials

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GB2254249A (en) * 1991-03-05 1992-10-07 Beautronix Limited Applying fluent materials to the skin
ES2112724A1 (en) * 1994-07-21 1998-04-01 Invest Des Creac Mej Prod Sl Flask (bottle) for perfumes, essences, fragrances and the like
US6115873A (en) * 1997-07-22 2000-09-12 Synlatex Limited Applicator for lotions
GB2327340A (en) * 1997-07-22 1999-01-27 Synlatex Limited Lotion applicator : mitt
EP0893078A3 (en) * 1997-07-22 1999-11-10 Synlatex Limited An applicator for lotions
GB2327340B (en) * 1997-07-22 2001-05-30 Synlatex Ltd An applicator for lotions
US6332729B1 (en) 1997-10-22 2001-12-25 Kores Holding Zug Ag Pen-shaped liquid applicator
WO1999020148A1 (en) * 1997-10-22 1999-04-29 Kores Holding Zug Ag Pen-shaped liquid applicator
DE19858410A1 (en) * 1998-12-17 2000-06-29 Schwan Stabilo Cosmetics Gmbh Application device
EP1169939A1 (en) * 2000-06-28 2002-01-09 L'oreal Cosmetic applicator comprising two assembled parts, one of them being flock-coated
US6688317B2 (en) 2000-06-28 2004-02-10 L'oreal Packaging and applicator device having an applicator area with privileged feed
US6745781B2 (en) 2000-06-28 2004-06-08 L'oreal Dispenser endpiece comprising two assembled-together parts and a coating of flocking
CN101020513B (en) * 2006-02-15 2011-05-25 奥里尔股份有限公司 Packaging and application device
US8215861B2 (en) 2006-02-15 2012-07-10 L'oreal Packaging and applicator device
EP1820417B1 (en) * 2006-02-15 2016-08-17 L'Oréal Packaging and application device
FR2953108A1 (en) * 2009-12-01 2011-06-03 Oreal Device for packing e.g. sachet containing cream applied on user's body, has wall defining inner volume receiving cosmetic article with another wall, where external surface of former wall and/or latter wall is partially covered by flocking
CN105392389A (en) * 2013-07-15 2016-03-09 宝洁公司 Applicator for applying compositions that smooth wrinkles and skin texture imperfections

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