EP0291284A3 - Dispenser-applicator - Google Patents

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EP0291284A3
EP0291284A3 EP88304246A EP88304246A EP0291284A3 EP 0291284 A3 EP0291284 A3 EP 0291284A3 EP 88304246 A EP88304246 A EP 88304246A EP 88304246 A EP88304246 A EP 88304246A EP 0291284 A3 EP0291284 A3 EP 0291284A3
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cover
collapsible
receiving surface
base
applicator
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Nancy Ann Willcox
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WILLCOX INTERNATIONAL LLC
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C—APPARATUS FOR APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C17/00—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces
    • 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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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Containers And Packaging Bodies Having A Special Means To Remove Contents (AREA)
  • Photographic Developing Apparatuses (AREA)
  • Media Introduction/Drainage Providing Device (AREA)
  • Closures For Containers (AREA)
  • Coating Apparatus (AREA)
  • Pharmaceuticals Containing Other Organic And Inorganic Compounds (AREA)

Abstract

A disposable applicator for coating a receiving surface comprising a substantially smooth, non-absorbent, thin, flexible, film forming a collapsible cover (26), the cover defining a cavity, and having at least one aperture (32). A substantially rigid base (22) is in sealing engagement with the cover (26) so tha the cover (26) and base (22) together form a sealed collapsible pocket containing the substance to be dispensed. The collapsible cover (26) forms the applicator surface by direct contact with the receiving surface. The apertures (32) in the cover serving as means through which the contents of the collapsible pocket can pass out from the collapsible pocket. A substantially rigid handle (24) is attached to the base (22) for transmitting pressure to the contents of the collapsible pocket when the cover is placed against the receiving surface. A protective sealing member (34) is removably attached to the exterior of the flexible cover (26) to overlay the apertures (32) until the sealing member (34) is removed from the cover (26).
EP88304246A 1987-05-15 1988-05-11 Dispenser-applicator Expired - Lifetime EP0291284B1 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AT88304246T ATE81035T1 (en) 1987-05-15 1988-05-11 FEED APPLICATOR.

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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US5091087A 1987-05-15 1987-05-15
US50910 1987-05-15

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EP0291284A2 EP0291284A2 (en) 1988-11-17
EP0291284A3 true EP0291284A3 (en) 1989-05-24
EP0291284B1 EP0291284B1 (en) 1992-09-30

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EP88304246A Expired - Lifetime EP0291284B1 (en) 1987-05-15 1988-05-11 Dispenser-applicator

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EP (1) EP0291284B1 (en)
JP (1) JP2666961B2 (en)
AT (1) ATE81035T1 (en)
AU (1) AU619467B2 (en)
CA (1) CA1306444C (en)
DE (1) DE3874956T2 (en)
ES (1) ES2035285T3 (en)

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US5348153A (en) * 1992-08-28 1994-09-20 Cole William L Disposable individual gelled instant toothbrush
US5440774A (en) * 1992-08-28 1995-08-15 Cole; William L. Disposable individual gelled instant toothbrush and sealed brush pod therefor
GB9319789D0 (en) 1993-09-24 1993-11-10 Speedarrive Projects Limited Method and apparatus for forming a guide coat
GB9506529D0 (en) 1995-03-30 1995-05-17 Speedarrive Projects Limited Apparatus for forming a guide coat and replacement parts thereof
FR2748002B1 (en) * 1996-04-24 1998-06-12 Oreal POCKET FOR PACKAGING A PASTY OR POWDERED PRODUCT, MANUFACTURING METHOD AND ACCESSORY USING SUCH A POCKET
US6508604B1 (en) 1999-03-19 2003-01-21 The Procter & Gamble Company Article comprising a cell system
US6257785B1 (en) 1999-08-06 2001-07-10 The Procter & Gamble Company Semi-enclosed applicator utilizing a selectively-activatible sheet material for dispensing and dispersing a substance onto the surface of a target object
US6443936B1 (en) 1999-08-06 2002-09-03 The Procter & Gamble Company Absorbent article having improved adhesive system to provide flexibility and breathability
US6508602B1 (en) 1999-10-08 2003-01-21 The Procter & Gamble Company Semi-enclosed applicator for distributing a substance onto a target surface
US6588961B2 (en) 2001-02-26 2003-07-08 The Procter & Gamble Company Semi-enclosed applicator for distributing a substance onto a target surface
US20080267689A1 (en) * 2007-04-27 2008-10-30 Soller Douglas A Liquid applicator

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US2961677A (en) * 1956-06-04 1960-11-29 Zecchini Pierre Yves Pad for dispensing liquid, pasty and pulverulent products
US3334374A (en) * 1964-12-28 1967-08-08 Minnesota Mining & Mfg Applicator pad
US3386793A (en) * 1965-03-18 1968-06-04 Reckitt & Colman Overseas Applicators forl iquids, pastes or other flowable substances
US3896808A (en) * 1974-07-08 1975-07-29 Roman Szpur Dispensing and applicating device and production of same
US4183684A (en) * 1977-11-29 1980-01-15 Marion Health & Safety, Inc. Fluid dispensing unit
US4240760A (en) * 1978-07-21 1980-12-23 Brewster Laboratories, Inc. Foam scrubbing device incorporating a cleanser
US4291697A (en) * 1980-04-18 1981-09-29 Stephen Georgevich Cleaning and application device for medical purposes
US4308633A (en) * 1979-07-02 1982-01-05 Huffel Phillip L Van Wax applicator laminate
EP0078596A1 (en) * 1981-11-02 1983-05-11 Nihon Smart Kabushiki Kaisha Sheet assembly for polishing work
US4643725A (en) * 1985-07-01 1987-02-17 Marilyn Schlesser Combination package and applicator

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JPS5855985U (en) * 1981-10-12 1983-04-15 株式会社　ダイエン Printing film storage shelf
US4648506A (en) * 1985-09-06 1987-03-10 Land O'lakes, Inc. Package with spreader for spreadable material

Patent Citations (10)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2961677A (en) * 1956-06-04 1960-11-29 Zecchini Pierre Yves Pad for dispensing liquid, pasty and pulverulent products
US3334374A (en) * 1964-12-28 1967-08-08 Minnesota Mining & Mfg Applicator pad
US3386793A (en) * 1965-03-18 1968-06-04 Reckitt & Colman Overseas Applicators forl iquids, pastes or other flowable substances
US3896808A (en) * 1974-07-08 1975-07-29 Roman Szpur Dispensing and applicating device and production of same
US4183684A (en) * 1977-11-29 1980-01-15 Marion Health & Safety, Inc. Fluid dispensing unit
US4240760A (en) * 1978-07-21 1980-12-23 Brewster Laboratories, Inc. Foam scrubbing device incorporating a cleanser
US4308633A (en) * 1979-07-02 1982-01-05 Huffel Phillip L Van Wax applicator laminate
US4291697A (en) * 1980-04-18 1981-09-29 Stephen Georgevich Cleaning and application device for medical purposes
EP0078596A1 (en) * 1981-11-02 1983-05-11 Nihon Smart Kabushiki Kaisha Sheet assembly for polishing work
US4643725A (en) * 1985-07-01 1987-02-17 Marilyn Schlesser Combination package and applicator

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DE3874956D1 (en) 1992-11-05
AU1612688A (en) 1988-11-17
ATE81035T1 (en) 1992-10-15
JP2666961B2 (en) 1997-10-22
ES2035285T3 (en) 1993-04-16
CA1306444C (en) 1992-08-18
EP0291284A2 (en) 1988-11-17
AU619467B2 (en) 1992-01-30
DE3874956T2 (en) 1993-03-11
JPH0191869A (en) 1989-04-11
EP0291284B1 (en) 1992-09-30

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