Abstract: A foam swab applicator for use in dispensing fluid from a fluid-containing ampule includes an applicator sleeve having a closed base end and an open fluid delivery end, a hermetically sealed, fluid-containing ampule disposed in the applicator sleeve between the base end and the fluid delivery end, and a foam swab delivery tip unit mounted on the applicator sleeve in contacting relationship with. The delivery tip unit may include a delivery tip base member received at the fluid delivery end of the applicator sleeve, and a foam swab element mounted to the delivery tip base member so as to extend away from the applicator sleeve.

Abstract: An applicator and seal opening cap assembly includes a container that is adapted to carry a fluid therein and formed with a neck. A porous applicator tip is secured to the container. An orifice provides a fluid pathway from a fluid holding portion of the container to the applicator tip. A seal is disposed to cover the orifice. A closure cap is mounted on the neck. A seal opening system is provided for breaking the seal upon movement of the cap toward the fluid holding portion of the container.