Abstract: A bottle is disclosed that includes a product stored therein. It is configured to be removably engaged with a docking station in an inverted arrangement to be activated by the docking station and heat the product. The bottle may include a pump structure (e.g. in the form of a bellows), or be a squeezable bottle, or be a bowable bottle, or have other pumping features. Structures are provided to prevent drool after use, to help apply the heated product to the skin, and to insure proper heating and dispensing. Also disclosed are combined docking stations and bottles where the bottle is positioned in an inverted manner, and methods for using these devices.

Abstract: A dental apparatus for cleansing and stain preventing on-the-go is provided in multiple embodiments. One embodiment allows a user to dispose of the apparatus after use. Another embodiment allows a user to seal and refill the dental apparatus for repeated use. Further, packaging of various types allows a user to house the dental apparatus in multiple ways.

Abstract: An applicator system for providing a messaging and a cooling effect while applying product to a body includes an applicator tip connected to a vibrating mechanism that is disposed proximate to the applicator storage tip. By virtue of having the vibrating mechanism disposed proximate to the applicator tip, the vibration produced by the vibrating mechanism is transferred primarily to the applicator tip.

Abstract: A fluid application device comprising a holder; a tube connected to the holder; and a porous fluid applicator contained within the holder wherein the holder contacts at least a portion of a bottom surface of the porous fluid applicator. The device allows the dispensing of fluid onto a target area without contacting a non-target area.

Abstract: Dispenser for dispensing a substance onto a substrate, such as a tooth treatment compound onto teeth, includes a vial including a pair of thin members forming a cavity therebetween in which the substance is arranged and a conduit defining an internal dispensing channel communicating with the cavity, an applicator tip arranged in connection with the conduit and including projections adapted to contact the substrate, and a cap including a cavity. The cap removably attaches to the vial and when attached, covers the applicator tip and seals the internal channel. When the cap is detached from the vial and the thin members are squeezed toward one another, the substance in the cavity is urged out of the cavity into and through the internal channel in the conduit and onto the projections to enable it to be brought into contact with the substrate.

Abstract: A hinged soap dispensing foot cleaning device with interchangeable and replaceable cartridges comprising inter alia, a hinged fool cleaning chassis assembly, a plurality of interchangeable and replaceable bristle cartridges sized and configured to be removably attached to the chassis assembly, a pump means for pumping a liquid sized and configured to be removably and operatively connected to the chassis assembly, and a liquid filled bladder sized and configured to be housed in the chassis assembly and operatively connected to the pump means and chassis assembly.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser includes: a deformable container confining a fluid-storing space and having an open end defining an opening; an outer sleeve secured to the open end, extending into the fluid-storing space, and having an inner wall formed with a recess; an inner sleeve extending into the outer sleeve, defining an inner space, rotatable about an axis relative to the outer sleeve between first and second angular positions, and formed with a through-hole in fluid communication with the recess when the inner sleeve is disposed at the first angular position and not in fluid communication with the recess when the inner sleeve is disposed at the second angular position; and a brush-mounting seat extending into the inner sleeve.

Abstract: A molded soap bar having a flexible outer shell and a flexible soap reservoir lying within the outer shell and containing liquid soap to be dispensed. The soap reservoir communicates with a button valve by way of a soap emitter that is surrounded by a soap dispensing head which lies outside and below the flexible outer shell. A squeezing force applied to the flexible outer shell of the molded soap bar is transmitted to the flexible soap reservoir to cause soap to be delivered under pressure from the reservoir through a flow path formed in the soap emitter to the button valve. The button valve includes a flexible flap closure that is pivotally connected to the soap dispensing head and a pushing arm that is connected to the flap closure. A pushing force applied to the pushing arm causes the flap closure of the button valve to pivot from a closed position to an open position to create a gap through which a supply of liquid soap from the soap reservoir is dispensed.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser comprising: a fluid reservoir (10) serving to contain fluid; and a dispenser head (2) mounted on the reservoir (10) to take fluid from the reservoir, said head (2) defining a dispensing chamber (26) communicating with the reservoir via an inlet valve (25, 215) and communicating with the outside at a dispensing orifice via an outlet valve (237, 222); said dispenser being characterized in that the chamber (26) comprises at least one elastically deformable actuating wall (231) that is depressed in order to generate a pressure inside the chamber that is high enough to close the inlet valve and to open the outlet valve.

Abstract: An applicator device for a free-flowing substance includes a carrier body provided with an application device at one end and a pin at an opposing end. A transverse channel penetrates the pin, and an axial channel branching off from the transverse channel leads to the application device. A reservoir device having a ring-shaped edge seal sealingly engages the pin, whereby the applicator device is activated by displacing the reservoir device on the pin toward the application device to open a flow connection between the reservoir device and the transverse channel. The reservoir device has a receptacle segment that is elastically deformable at least in portions so that, when the applicator device is activated and a flow connection between the transverse channel and the receptacle segment exists, the free-flowing substance is discharged via the application device by manual compression of the elastically deformable area of the receptacle segment.

Abstract: A manually operated internally fed paint brush having a resilient handle forming a refillable paint reservoir and a brush head with a fluid delivery path connecting the reservoir to the brush head via a siphon tube having an inlet positioned at a lowermost region of the reservoir when the paint brush is generally horizontal. A combined valve and O-ring seals an outlet of the siphon tube and selectively opens in response to compression of the reservoir. A latching mechanism retains the brush head to the handle. A trough having a spout is provided for filling the paint brush.

Abstract: A device for packaging and applying a cosmetic product includes a container holding the product. The container opens out via a product delivery passage into at least one opening surrounded by an outwardly concave surface designed to bear against a surface to be treated. The bearing surface is delineated by a continuous outer edge of elongated shape, of which the tangent at the level of the deepest portion forms an angle greater than 45° with the lengthwise axis of the product delivery passage. The opening facilitates the application of product on a surface to be treated, in the form of at least one predetermined motif.

Abstract: A dental apparatus for cleansing and stain preventing on-the-go is provided in multiple embodiments. One embodiment allows a user to dispose the apparatus after use. Another embodiment allows a user to seal and refill the dental apparatus for repeated use. Further, packaging of various types allows a user to house the dental apparatus in multiple ways.

Abstract: An apparatus for use with an edible food dispenser has a nozzle, a spreader surface associated with the nozzle, and a cap for entirely covering the nozzle.

Abstract: A nail polish container includes an outer barrel having a dispense nozzle and a detachable refill container. The dispense nozzle includes a brush and a dispense tube seat mounted therein. The refill container contains therein a liquid content and has a top mouth receiving therein a volume-regulating valve seat and a tubular sleeve. When the refill container is fit into the outer barrel, a dispense tube of the dispense tube seat is inserted into the valve seat, whereby depression of the refill container may cause the valve to open to allow the nail polish contained in the refill container to flow, in a volume-regulated manner, to the brush for performing application of the nail polish.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device, a system, and a method for application of fluids.

Abstract: An oral care toothbrush includes a head mounted to one end of the handle containing a plurality of oral care elements. An oral care accessory is mounted to the opposite end of the handle. An oral care material dispenser is mounted in the head within the cleaning field defined by the oral care elements. The toothbrush is preferably made of small size and of lightweight so as to be readily portable for use away from the home.

Abstract: A toothbrush attached to a tube of toothpaste that includes a dispenser and means for stemming the flow of the toothpaste. The toothbrush has a toothbrush head with bristles and the head further includes a toothpaste-dispensing aperture through which toothpaste is dispensed. Extending back from the head is the toothpaste dispenser which includes a conical toothpaste tube attachment member with the point of the cone adjacent to and connected to the head of the toothbrush. At the tip of the cone is an aperture to dispense toothpaste which communicates with the aperture on the head. Extending back from the conical tube attachment member is an elongated, tapering gripping portion that extends over the toothpaste tube to assist the user in controlling and squeezing the tube. A tube of toothpaste is securely attached to a circular back edge of the toothpaste tube attachment member.

Abstract: A unique apparatus for the application of lotions, balms and creams to a person's back area includes interchangeable applicators each having a removable connection through which lotions is introduced to the applicator. Soft, flexible tubing transmits the lotion throughout the interior of the applicator that, in turn, has a series of small apertures allowing the liquid-based material to be dispersed onto the applicator pad when gently squeezed. In use, a person pulls the pad back and forth across their back using the long straps attached to each end. It is also envisioned that the pad could be supported from a shower wall to allow the user to rub their back against it. One side is the applicator pad while the other side and side edges are coated with a waterproof sealant to keep the material from saturating the side that is not is use.

Abstract: A dispensing device includes inner and outer compartments for housing two different cosmetic liquid materials therein, the outer compartment secured to a cap by threading; a spring biased valve for blocking both openings of the inner and outer compartments when the device is in an inoperative position; and an outlet assembly partially fastened in the valve. An individual may unfasten and remove the cap from the device to unblock the valve, and squeeze both the outer and the inner compartments to push the cosmetic liquid materials to mix in the outlet assembly prior to dispensing out of the device.

Abstract: A fabric mesh ball attached to a toy member in the shape of an animal such as a duck, fish or frog so as the toy member serves as a grasping handle for the mesh ball and furthermore serves as a squirt toy in that a hollow body portion of the toy member includes a squirt opening preferably positioned near the mouth of the particular animal.

Abstract: An apparatus for use with an edible food dispenser has a nozzle, a spreader surface associated with the nozzle, and a cap for entirely covering the nozzle.

Abstract: A cleaning brush with a dispenser for cleaning product. The cleaning product is stored in a cavity, and is dispensed by pressing on a flexible membrane on one side of the cavity. When thus depressed, the cleaning product is extruded through holes in the head into the region of the bases of bristles on the front side of the brush. The toothbrush is ergonomically shaped in a concave spoon like shape to fit a user's hand more comfortably. The brush may include a cover which has a general appearance of a fountain pen to facilitate an in obtrusive carrying of the brush.

Abstract: Dispensing and applicator devices of the present invention provide delivery and application of a desired composition, generally in a single application volume and dosage, to a desired application location or surface. The devices generally comprise a combination of a flexible reservoir that is fillable or pre-filled with a treatment composition and an applicator component that accesses the treatment composition in the reservoir and delivers it to a desired tissue surface through a porous applicator. The reservoir and applicator components, and the treatment composition, may be sterilized and packaged in sterile format, or may be packaged to meet other “clean” or “sanitary” specifications short of sterility.

Abstract: A dispenser cap with an applicator is connected to a container and a detachable enclosure protects the applicator when the dispenser is not in use. When attached to the cap, the enclosure has a pin that blocks an opening in the cap. The container may hold any fluid material, for example, a skin care product, deodorant, paint, etc. The container may contain various means of identifying the color of paint contained therein, and only a small amount of paint is within the container. This enables a consumer to obtain a number of containers each holding a paint of a different color to apply to a test surface.

Abstract: A liquid metered dispensing squeeze bottle includes: (a.) a squeezable container having an opening for dispensing liquid therefrom at one end and a bottom at the other end; (b.) a non-flexible trap chamber of a predetermined volume, connected to the opening of the container; (c.) a dip tube; (d.) a one way valve at the bottom of the dip tube; and (e.) a brush connected to the dispensing end of said trap chamber.

Abstract: A brush system including a brush body, bristles attached to the brush body, and a sponge attached to another part of the brush body. The brush system is arranged to dispense at least two of a topical numbing agent, an antiseptic, and a washing solution. The topical numbing agent is adhered to a surface of the sponge to facilitate applying the topical numbing agent if the surface of the sponge is rubbed onto another surface. The brush body may be arranged to dispense the washing solution in proximity to the bristles if a scrubbing force is applied to the bristles. A bladder may be positioned below the bristles and may be arranged to contain the washing solution. The bristles may contain a channel generally deposed within the bristles. The channels may act as a via between the solution contained within the bladder and an outside surface of the bristles.

Abstract: A packaging and applicator kit may include: a first receptacle containing a first substance; a second receptacle containing a second substance that is different from the first substance; and, an applicator to which both receptacles can be secured. The applicator may include at least an elongate portion that is capable of extending in one of the first and second receptacles and includes a through channel enabling the substance contained in one of the first and second receptacles to flow for mixing with the substance contained in the other of the first and second receptacles.

Abstract: Several embodiments of a dental cleanser and stain prevention apparatus for portable use are described. In each embodiment an apparatus for use in on-the-go dental cleansing is described. In one series of embodiments, disposable dental cleaning devices are described. In another series of embodiments, reusable and refillable dental cleaning devices are described. Packaging of various types is also disclosed for use in housing the dental cleanser and stain prevention apparatus.

Abstract: A brush system including a brush body, bristles attached to the brush body, and a sponge attached to another part of the brush body. The brush system is arranged to dispense at least two of a topical numbing agent, an antiseptic, and a washing solution. The topical numbing agent is adhered to a surface of the sponge to facilitate applying the topical numbing agent if the surface of the sponge is rubbed onto another surface. The brush body may be arranged to dispense the washing solution in proximity to the bristles if a scrubbing force is applied to the bristles. A bladder may be positioned below the bristles and may be arranged to contain the washing solution. The bristles may contain a channel generally deposed within the bristles. The channels may act as a via between the solution contained within the bladder and an outside surface of the bristles.

Abstract: Cosmetic dispensers, and methods of use of such dispensers, for transferring material onto an applicator head through a transfer chamber and/or nozzle by applying force or pressure to the material.

Abstract: A cleaning utensil for cleaning a container comprises a first cleaning unit and a second cleaning unit is axially movable relative to the mounting for the first unit. The second unit is for location axially within an axial aperture of the first unit. Each cleaning unit includes a brush with relatively outwardly extending bristles. The first cleaning unit includes a sponge which is relatively outwardly extending. There is a closable cavity in the handle for containing cleaning fluid, and the cavity is connected with the first cleaning unit or second cleaning unit. Cleaning fluid can be expelled from the container through one of the units to facilitate the cleaning of the bottle. The first cleaning unit effectively cleans a portion of an inside of a baby bottle, and the second cleaning unit effectively cleans a second portion of an inside of the baby bottle.

Abstract: A dispensing dish brush includes a cap, a handle portion and a cleaning head. The cap and the handle portion define a common wall that defines a reservoir. The reservoir stores and dispenses a cleaning liquid. The handle portion includes a gripping portion and a neck portion. The gripping portion includes a core section, a middle section and an upper section that define a diaphragm. The neck portion has an extension portion that connects to the cleaning head. The cleaning head includes a plurality of bristles and an aperture with a wall. The aperture is placed with a removable valve and valve lock to restrict the flow of the cleaning liquid. The diaphragm is squeezable and flexes to dispense the cleaning liquid. The diaphragm accelerates the flow of the cleaning liquid in the reservoir. The cap provides access to the reservoir.

Abstract: An apparatus for use with an edible food dispenser has a nozzle, a spreader surface associated with the nozzle, and a cap for entirely covering the nozzle.

Abstract: An application device includes an applicator unit (12) which is provided with an applicator (14) and which has a cylindrical peg (18) on the side facing away from the applicator (14), which is penetrated by a cross channel (26), from which an axial channel (28) branches off, which leads to the applicator (14), in which a shiftable reservoir (30) is arranged. The reservoir (30) has an annular lip seal (38) which interacts as a seal with the cylindrical peg (18). The activation of the application device occurs by shifting the reservoir (30) on the cylindrical peg (18) in the direction of the applicator (14). The reservoir (30) has a foldable, bag-like, deformable receiver section (34), so that when a flow connection between the application device and the cross channel (26) and the receiver section (34) is established in the activation position, the flowable substance is discharged via the applicator (14) through manual deformation of the bag-like receiver section (34).

Abstract: A hand-held washing device comprises a pouf and a fluid dispenser secured to the pouf. The fluid dispenser comprises a fluid reservoir and a nozzle with a discharge outlet. The nozzle may be integrally formed with the fluid reservoir, or may be a separate component that is removable.

Abstract: A dispensing dish brush includes a cap, a handle portion and a cleaning head. The cap and the handle portion define a common wall that defines a reservoir. The reservoir stores and dispenses a cleaning liquid. The handle portion includes a gripping portion and a neck portion. The gripping portion includes a core section, a middle section and an upper section that define a diaphragm. The neck portion has an extension portion that connects to the cleaning head. The cleaning head includes a plurality of bristles and an aperture with a wall. The aperture is placed with a removable valve and valve lock to restrict the flow of the cleaning liquid. The diaphragm is squeezable and flexes to dispense the cleaning liquid. The diaphragm accelerates the flow of the cleaning liquid in the reservoir. The cap provides access to the reservoir.

Abstract: A multi-unit cosmetic applicator comprising: a housing body, a first cosmetic unit housed in the housing body, a second cosmetic unit housed in the housing body, an opening in the housing, wherein each cosmetic unit has a means for being independently movable relative to each other from a stored position to an advanced position and back to its stored position. The means may include a ratchet assembly, a squeeze assembly, or a dual twist assembly.

Abstract: Apparatus (1) for optionally applying two components, with a body (2) comprising a first component for applying, wherein said body (2) comprises an opening (3) through which a second component for applying can be transported on said body (2).

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator for storing and dispensing a plurality of cosmetic masses includes an applicator container and an applicator tip; and methods for making the same. The applicator container includes a first reservoir having an elongate portion that is disposed in a second reservoir having a neck portion. The applicator tip includes an outer portion and an inner portion having an inlet and an outlet that is fluidly connected by a shaft having at least one wall. The outer portion engages the neck portion and the elongate portion is disposed in the shaft thereby defining a channel that is fluidly connected to the second reservoir between the elongate portion and the at least one wall.

Abstract: A container suitable for dispensing dispensable moisture sensitive curable products such as a CA with a container body which forms an internal reservoir for holding the product a dispensing aperture provided in the container body. Opposing side wall have a curved profile along its path between the front and rear walls which is arranged to regulate a compressibility ratio between the compressive force regulated to move at least one of the front and rear walls toward the other and the distance compressed so that a yield point is not reached, within a compressive dispensing range of movement of said at least one wall, beyond which the container becomes substantially easier to compress. The dispensing force required is predictable and regular while a desired flexibility is achieved.

Abstract: A device for applying a thickened cleaning composition to a selected surface area that minimizes or eliminates any unintentional or excess application of the composition and/or minimizes or eliminates any spreading or wicking of the composition beyond the selected surface area after application. A dispensing device featuring the combination of a thickened cleaning composition having a specified rheology and a dispenser with one or more orifices of preferred cross-sectional area that enable convenient application of a cleaning composition to the selected region of a soft or hard surface. Additionally, the dispensing device features cleaning compositions having preferred wicking rates with respect to the treated surfaces so that only the selected stained or soiled region of the surface is effectively treated, as the cleaning compositions will not spread or wick into adjacent regions of the surface where damage may occur.

Abstract: A cosmetic device includes a barrel for receiving liquid cosmetic material and an insertion tube is inserted in the barrel. The insertion tube includes a through hole which communicates with the interior of the barrel, and an activation tube is movably inserted into the insertion tube to open or seal the through hole when the insertion tube is moved. A mounting member is mounted to the barrel and the activation tube extends through the mounting member. A cosmetic piece is connected to the activation tube. The activation tube includes two wings which are connected to two plates which are movably located on outside of the mounting member. A cap is mounted to the mounting member and has ribs which are able to move the plates to pull the activation tube to open the through hole through which the liquid cosmetic material flows to the cosmetic piece via the activation tube.

Abstract: A dispenser that includes at least one receptacle configured to accommodate at least one applicator, with the receptacle having at least one opening through which the applicator can be withdrawn. At least one applicator is housed in the receptacle, and includes an applicator portion and a grasping element enabling the applicator to be held. The grasping element delineates a reservoir containing a product to be applied, and the applicator is configured so that it must be at least partially deformed in order to pass through the opening in the receptacle.

Abstract: A disposable paint masking product/item/tool consisting of an aqueous based paintable, peelable liquid solution contained in a hand held applicator intended for the purpose of masking any window glass, door glass, or other conducive surface when painting muntins, sash, rails, stiles or any trim that might be adjacent to such window or door glass. The solution, which air dries, acts as a paint barrier on above mentioned surfaces to protect from stray paint when adjacent surfaces such as muntins, sash, etc. are intended to be painted, then peels off upon completion. The solution resides in a disposable cylindrical-like container of resilient material (squeeze tube, aerosol can or other) and is despensed through a detachable head cap (threaded or friction attached) of molded plastic material or other having an affixed porous applicator pad at the end surrounded on all four edges by non-porous material so as to prevent the application of the masking solution onto the muntins, stiles, etc.

Abstract: A cosmetic case capable of solving the problem that the oily or watery tint-care cosmetic is unnecessarily leaked out and hardened when it is carried or maintained is provided. An elastic ratchet projection 16, which is provided on a connecting part 23 of a nozzle tip 20, is engaged with ratchet projection 33, which is provided on a opening portion 31 of a container 30, so that loosening cannot happens even though rotating force in the screw-loosening direction at the installed nozzle tip 20 is occurred.

Abstract: Systems and methods for applying or dispensing surgical prep solution. The applicator system includes a spreader element and a container of surgical prep solution. The spreader element includes a body with an orifice covered by a pad. The orifice is in fluid communication with a passage through an elongated stem connected to the body. The container may be collapsible with only limited recovery. The spreader element may include a receptacle for receiving the container.

Abstract: A single-use portion of dental cleaning substance provided in a tidy, convenient, and hygienic manner. The single-use portion of dental cleaning substance may be provided in a solid form and may be utilized via a traditional toothbrush (electronic or standard) or by use of a specific device.

Abstract: Apparatus for use with a hand manipulable flowable material dispenser, the combination comprising a dispensing nozzle associated with the dispenser to dispense material, and a spreader surface associated with the nozzle whereby the dispenser may be manipulated to cause the spreader surface to spread material dispensed via the nozzle, and the spreader surface can be used to spread material around after it is dispensed.

Abstract: An apparatus for using liquids in bathing, to be used as a cleanser in bathing, comprises a pouf attached by a support to a squeezable container that contains a bathing liquid such as a liquid bathing detergent, a liquid soap, or either or both of these, combined with lotions or the like. When the squeezable container is squeezed, it delivers liquid from the squeezable container to the pouf to apply the liquid to the skin of the bather. A check valve admits replacement air to the squeezable container but keeps the liquid in when the squeezable container is not squeezed.