MXPA06004183A - Appicator with two liquids - Google Patents

Abstract

An applicator with two liquids comprising a hollow elongated tubular handle with a sealed end and an open end with an opening means provided near the sealed end and an applicator tip affixed to one or both ends of the hollow elongated tubular handle. A first liquid is enclosed inside the hollow elongated tubular handle separated from the open end by a viscous substance and a second liquid is absorbed in the applicator tip. When air is allowed to enter near the sealed end through the opening means, the first liquid in the hollow elongated tubular handle will flow through the viscous substance and commingle with the second liquid in the applicator tip to be applied.

Description

APLICAPOR WITH TWO LIQUIDS BACKGROUND-FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to a pipe cleaner applicator. More specifically, the present invention relates to a hollow tube cleaning applicator for storing and applying two liquids.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION - DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART The tube cleaner applicator generally comprises a tubular handle with an absorbent tip formed at one or both ends of the tubular handle. The absorbent tip may be made of cotton or a foam absorbent material. The tubular handle can be made of wood, paper or plastic and can be solid or hollow. Tube cleaner applicators have a variety of applications. Pipelayer applicators are a convenient and hygienic means to apply a variety of substances such as liquids, lotions, creams and various chemicals and medications. In general, the applicator tip of a dry tube applicator is first placed in contact with the liquid to be applied so that the applicator tip absorbs the liquid. Next, the moistened applicator tip is placed in contact with the surface to apply the absorbed liquid to the surface. U.S. Patent No. 5,702,035 issued to Tsao shows a design wherein the hollow tubular handle encloses a liquid which can then be released into the applicator tip for application. However, the hollow tubular handle tube cleaner disclosed in United States Patent No. 5,702,035 only contains a liquid. Some applications require that two liquids be stored separately and mixed just before application or sequentially applied.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention is a two fluid applicator comprising a hollow elongated tubular handle with a sealed end and an open end with an applicator tip attached to one or both ends of the hollow elongated tubular handle. Opening means are provided near the sealed end of the hollow elongate tubular handle. A first liquid is enclosed within the elongated hollow tubular handle separated from the open end by a viscous substance and a second liquid is absorbed in the applicator tip. When the air near the sealed end is allowed to enter through the opening means and where the applicator tip is only partially saturated with the second liquid, the first liquid in the hollow elongate tubular handle will flow through the viscous substance and be will combine with the second liquid in the applicator tip to be applied. If the applicator tip is saturated with the second liquid, the first liquid will not flow immediately into the applicator tip but, instead, the second liquid will be partially depleted first through the application before the first liquid flow inside the applicator tip for application.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 shows the preferred embodiment of the applicator with two liquids.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED MODALITY Figure 1 shows the preferred embodiment of the present invention. In the preferred embodiment, the two fluid applicator comprises a hollow elongated tubular handle 1 with a sealed end 2 and an open end 3. An applicator tip 4 is fixed to the open end 3 of the hollow elongate tubular handle 1. A first liquid 5 is placed inside the elongated hollow tubular handle 1 separated from the open end 3 by means of a viscous substance 6. The preferred viscous substance 6 is silicone, although another suitable viscose may also be used. The opening means 7 such as a fluted line are positioned near the sealed end 2. A second liquid is absorbed within the applicator tip 4. If the second liquid is not evaporable, such as an oil-based liquid., the applicator tip 4 will not require additional packaging to avoid evaporation of the second liquid. If the second liquid is an evaporable liquid, such as liquid based on water or alcohol, additional packing will be necessary to avoid evaporation of the second liquid from the applicator tip 4. Furthermore, if the applicator tip 4 is completely saturated with the second liquid, the applicator tip 4 can act as a stopper and prevent the exit of the first liquid 5 in the first instance of opening. In this case, the second liquid will have to be applied first. Upon partial depletion of the second liquid, the first liquid 5 will begin to flow into the applicator tip to be applied next. This embodiment is particularly suitable for applications where a liquid, such as a rust remover or cleaner, must be applied first before a second liquid, such as a lubricant or a shield, is applied. The applicator tip 4 can also be partially moistened with the second liquid in order to allow the first liquid 5 to flow out of the hollow elongate tubular handle 1 and combine with the second liquid to be applied at the same time. This mode is particularly suitable for applications where two separate liquids must be mixed and used together. Upon opening of the hollow elongated tubular handle 1 in the opening means 7 the first liquid 5 will flow through the viscous substance 6, which will disperse and adhere to the interior of the hollow elongate tubular handle 1 and will essentially remain in its position original, and inside the absorbent tip 4 to be combined with the second fluid for application. Although the above description contains many specifications, these will not be considered as limiting the scope of the invention but will only provide illustrations of some of the presently preferred embodiments of this invention. Therefore the scope of the invention will be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents, rather than the examples provided.

Claims (7)

1. An applicator with two liquids comprising a hollow elongate tubular handle with a sealed end and an open end with opening means positioned near the sealed end and an applicator tip attached to the open end of the hollow elongated tubular handle with a first liquid placed inside the handle elongate tubular hollow separated from the open end by means of a viscous substance and a second liquid absorbed within the applicator tip wherein at the opening of the hollow elongated tubular handle through the opening means, the first liquid will flow through the substance viscous and inside the absorbent tip for application with the second liquid.

2. An applicator with two liquids according to claim 1, characterized in that a second applicator tip is attached to the sealed end of the hollow elongate tubular handle.

3. An applicator with two liquids according to claim 1, characterized in that the applicator tip is made of an absorbent material.

4. An applicator with two liquids according to claim 1, characterized in that the opening means are a grooved line.

5. An applicator with two liquids according to claim 3, characterized in that the opening means are a grooved line.

6. An applicator with two liquids according to claim 1, characterized in that the viscous substance is silicone.

7. An applicator with two liquids according to claim 3, characterized in that the viscous substance is silicone. 8 '. An applicator with two liquids according to claim 4, characterized in that the viscous substance is silicone. 9. An applicator with two liquids according to claim 1, characterized in that the applicator tip is saturated with the second liquid. 10. An applicator with two liquids according to claim 1, characterized in that the applicator tip is only partially saturated with the second liquid. 11. An applicator with two liquids comprising a hollow elongate tubular handle with a sealed end and an open end with a frangible section positioned near the sealed end and an absorbent applicator tip attached to the open end of the hollow elongate tubular handle with a first liquid placed inside the hollow elongated tubular handle separated from the open end by means of silicone and a second liquid absorbed inside the applicator tip wherein at the opening of the hollow elongated tubular handle through the frangible section, the first liquid will flow through the silicone and inside the absorbent tip for application with the second liquid. 12. An applicator with two liquids according to claim 11, characterized in that a second applicator tip is attached to the sealed end of the hollow elongate tubular handle. 13. An applicator with two liquids according to claim 11, characterized in that the applicator tip is saturated with the second liquid. 14. An applicator with two liquids according to claim 11, characterized in that the applicator tip is only partially saturated with the second liquid.